When you start your game for the first time you will take a personality quiz. How you answer the questions determines which Pokémon you will be. This Pokémon could be any of the following:
| Name | Type | Personalities | Can be your partner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| Pikachu |  |
Impish | Hardy | Yes |
| Bulbasaur |   |
Docile | Calm | Yes |
| Squirtle |  |
Jolly | Relaxed | Yes |
| Charmander |  |
Hardy | Brave | Yes |
| Chikorita | |
N/A | Docile | Yes |
| Cyndaquil | |
Timid | N/A | Yes |
| Tododile | |
Naïve | Jolly | Yes |
| Treecko | |
Sassy | Quirky | Yes |
| Torchic | |
Hasty | Sassy | Yes |
| Mudkip | |
Calm | Timid | Yes |
| Meowth |  |
Quirky | N/A | No |
| Cubone |  |
Lonely | Impish | No |
| Machop |  |
Brave | N/A | No |
| Skitty | |
N/A | Hasty | No |
| Eevee | |
N/A | Naïve | No |
| Psyduck | |
Relaxed | Lonely | No |
Note: Some Pokémon are restricted to a specific gender. If the personality comes up as N/A then they are not available for that gender. Your gender is asked at the end of the Personality Quiz.
Partner Pokémon[edit]
Partner Pokémon are the Pokémon that accompany you throughout your entire Story Mode adventure. The only restrictions are that you cannot pick a starter Pokémon with the same type as yours; that is, if you got a Charmander as a lead starter, you cannot pick a Charmander (obviously), a Cyndaquil, or a Torchic.
Quiz Questions[edit]
If you want to play as a specific Pokémon, look up the questions you're asked, and choose whichever answer matches that Pokémon's personality. You will only be asked 9 of these questions, so you may have to restart the game several times before you get the personality you want.
A delinquent is hassling a girl on a busy street! What will you do?
- Help without hesitation. (Brave 3)
- Help, even if scared. (Hardy 2, Brave 2)
- Call the police. (Docile 1, Timid 1, Relaxed 1)
- Do nothing out of fear. (Timid 2)
A foreign person has started up a conversation with you. To be honest, you don't have a clue what this fellow is saying. How do you reply?
- Haha! Yes. Very funny! (Jolly 3)
- Um, could you say that again? (Hardy 2)
- Right...well I gotta go. (Timid 2)
A friend brought over something you'd forgotten. How do you thank your friend?
- Say thank you regularly. (Docile 2)
- Say thanks with a joke. (Naive 1, Lonely 1)
- Say thanks, but be cool. (Sassy 2)
A human hand extends out of a toilet! What would you do?
- Scream and run. (Timid 2)
- Close the lid without a word. (Hardy 1, Calm 2)
- Shake hands with it. (Naive 1, Brave 2, Impish 1)
A test is coming up. How do you study for it?
- Study hard. (Hardy 2)
- At the last second. (Relaxed 2)
- Ignore it and play. (Impish 2)
Are there many things you would like to do?
- Yes. (Hardy 1, Impish 2)
- No. (Quirky 2, Sassy 1)
Are you a cheerful personality?
- Yes. (Naive 1, Jolly 2)
- No. (Quirky 1, Sassy 1)
Are you often late for school or meetings?
- Yes (Sassy 1, Relaxed 2)
- No (Hardy 2, Hasty 1)
Can you focus on something you like?
- Yes. (Hardy 2, Docile 1)
- No. (Quirky 2)
Can you go into a haunted house?
- No problem. (Brave 3)
- Uh...n-no... (Quirky 2)
- With someone I like. (Sassy 2)
Can you sincerely thank someone when you are grateful?
- Yes. (Calm 1, Docile 2)
- No. (Quirky 1, Sassy 2)
Do you dream of lounging around idly without much excitement?
- Yes. (Calm 2)
- No. (Impish 2)
Do you fall asleep without noticing?
- Yes (Calm 1, Relaxed 2)
- No (Hardy 2)
Do you hate to be the last person to leave class at the end of the day?
- Yes (Timid 1, Lonely 2)
- No (Impish 2)
Do you like groan-inducing puns?
- Love them! (Naive 3, Impish 1)
- A little (Jolly 2)
- Spare me (Sassy 2)
Do you like pranks?
- Yes. (Impish 2)
- No. (Docile 1, Relaxed 1)
Do you like to imagine things for your own amusement?
- Yes. (Naive 2)
- No. (Hasty 2)
Do you like to noisily enjoy yourself with others?
- Yes. (Lonely 1, Jolly 2)
- No. (Timid 1)
Do you often yawn?
- Yes. (Calm 2, Relaxed 1)
- No. (Hardy 1, Hasty 2)
Do others sometimes call you childish?
- Yes. (Naive 2, Jolly 1)
- No. (Calm 1)
Do others tell you to watch what you say?
- Yes. (Sassy 2, Impish 1)
- No. (Calm 2)
Do you feel lonesome when you are alone?
- Yes. (Timid 1, Lonely 2)
- No. (Sassy 2)
Do you get the feeling you've slowed down lately?
- Yes. (Relaxed 2)
- No. (Hasty 2)
Do you like to fight?
- Yes. (Timid 2, Impish 1)
- No. (Calm 2, Lonely 1)
Do you occasionally consider yourself to be dull and over cautious?
- Yes. (Calm 2, Docile 1)
- No. (Hardy 2)
Do you sometimes run out of things to do all of a sudden?
- Yes. (Quirky 2)
- No. (Hardy 2)
Do you tend to laugh a lot?
- Yes. (Docile 1, Naive 2)
- No. (Quirky 2)
Do you think you are cool? Be honest.
- Yes. (Sassy 2)
- No. (Relaxed 2)
Grab any finger on your left hand. Which digit did you grab?
- Thumb. (Timid 2)
- Index finger. (Hasty 2)
- Middle finger. (Jolly 2)
- Ring finger. (Sassy 2)
- Little finger. (Lonely 2)
Have you ever made a pitfall trap?
- Yes. (Lonely 1, Impish 2)
- No. (Calm 2)
How quickly do you respond to email?
- Reply right away. (Hardy 1, Hasty 1)
- May reply, may not. (Quirky 2)
- Too much trouble. (Sassy 2)
It's a pleasant day at the beach. How do you feel?
- This feels great! (Jolly 2)
- Snore... (Relaxed 2)
- I want to go home soon! (Hasty 2)
It's a weekend, but no one will play with you. What do you do?
- Go on a trip. (Lonely 1, Jolly 1)
- Hang around vacantly. (Calm 1, Relaxed 2)
- Huddle in a corner. (Timid 1, Lonely 3)
It's the summer festival! Do you like carnivals?
- Love them! (Jolly 2)
- Don't care. (Quirky 1, Sassy 1)
It's the summer holidays! Where would you like to go?
- The beach! (Jolly 2)
- Spas. (Calm 2)
- Anywhere. (Quirky 2)
On vacation outings, you want to...
- Go alone. (Quirky 1, Hasty 1)
- Go with others. (Lonely 1, Jolly 1)
Somebody calls you "weird but funny" How does that make you feel?
- Happy! (Lonely 1, Naive 1)
- Not happy. (Hasty 1, Sassy 1)
The road forks to the right and left. You are told there is treasure on the right. What do you do?
- Instantly go right. (Docile 2)
- It's a trap! Go left! (Sassy 2)
- Choose either side. (Quirky 2)
There is a bucket. If you put water in it, how high will you fill it?
- Full. (Hardy 2)
- Half. (Calm 2)
- A little. (Quirky 2)
There is a person you like, but here is no opportunity to get close. What do you do?
- Bravely declare my love. (Hardy 1, Brave 3)
- Might say hello. (Quirky 2)
- Pull a prank to get attention. (Impish 2)
- Look from afar. (Timid 2)
There is a scream from behind a door! How will you react?
- Yank open the door. (Hardy 1, Brave 3)
- Scream in unison! (Naive 2)
There is a wallet on the side of the road. What do you do?
- Turn it in to the police. (Docile 2)
- Yay! Yay! (Naive 2)
- Is anyone watching... (Impish 2)
There is an alien invasion! What will you do?
- Fight. (Go to next question)
- Run. (Timid 2)
- Ignore it. (Relaxed 2)
You valiantly fight the aliens...but you are defeated. An alien tells you, "YOU HAVE IMPRESSED US. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO SEE. JOIN US, AND TOGETHER WE SHALL RULE THE WORLD." How do you reply?
- Rule with the aliens! (Sassy 1, Relaxed 1)
- Refuse. (Brave 4)
What do you do with you room's light when you go to bed?
- Leave it on. (Timid 1, Lonely 2)
- Turn it off. (Calm 2)
When the going gets tough, do you get going?
- Yes (Hardy 2, Brave 2)
- No (Quirky 2, Sassy 2)
You are offered a choice of two gifts. Which one will you take?
- Big Box (Docile 2, Naive 1)
- Small Box (Timid 2, Calm 1)
You are suddenly locked inside a pitch black room! What do you do?
- Kick the door. (Timid 2)
- Cry. (Lonely 2)
- Clean it. (Quirky 1, Impish 2)
You broke a rotten egg in your room! What do you do?
- Open a window right away. (Docile 2, Hasty 1)
- Sniff it first. (Relaxed 1, Naive 2)
You come across a treasure chest! What do you do?
- Open it right away! (Hasty 2)
- No...It could be a trap... (Timid 2)
- It's going to be empty... (Sassy 2)
You win a lottery! What do you do with the money?
- Spend it now. (Hasty 1, Jolly 2)
- Save it. (Hardy 1, Quirky 1)
- Give it away. (Quirky 2, Brave 2)
You receive a gift! But you don't know what's in it. What do you do?
- Open it now. (Hasty 2)
- Open it later. (Calm 2)
- Get someone to open it. (Timid 2)
Your country's leader is in front of you. How do you speak to him or her?
- Speak calmly. (Calm 2)
- Speak nervously. (Docile 2)
- WHATEVER! (Sassy 2)
Your friend fails to show up for a meeting at the promised time. What do you do?
- Become irritated. (Docile 1, Hasty 2)
- Wait patiently. (Relaxed 2)
- Get angry and bail. (Hasty 3)
Your friend is being bullied! What do you do?
- Face up to the bully. (Brave 3)
- Caution the bully from afar. (Timid 2)
- Heckle the bully from behind. (Brave 3, Impish 1)
You're going bungee jumping for the first time. Since it's scary you decide to test the rope with a doll...The bungee cord snaps! Do you still try to make the jump?
- Yes. (Brave 3, Impish 1)
- No. (Timid 1, Docile 2)