How to Pass the Champion Assessment Interview

Ace the Champion Assessment in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Get all the right answers for Rika's interview questions about your journey, school, and goals.

Alright, so you've beaten all 8 Gyms and you're ready to take on the Champion Assessment in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This is a big part of the Victory Road story path, and it's basically a test of your memory and how well you've been paying attention. Don't sweat it, though – I've got your back!

Before you can even think about the Elite Four, you'll have to sit down with Rika for this interview. She's going to ask you a bunch of questions about your journey, your school, and your aspirations. It all sounds pretty serious, but it's mostly about remembering what you've done and what you've said.

Pokémon League Interview: Champion Assessment Answers for Rika

Let's break down these questions so you know exactly what to say. Some of these are super straightforward, and others require you to recall specific details. It's important to get these right, because messing up means you have to do the whole thing over again!

Question 1: How did you get here today?

This is an easy one to start. You have two good options:

• I walked
• I rode on my Pokémon

Just pick the one that matches how you actually got to the Pokémon League building. If you rode your legendary on its back, pick that one. If you hoofed it, pick 'I walked'. Simple!

Question 2: Which School are you enrolled in?

This one depends on which version of the game you're playing. Your school name is tied to your game:

• Manzana Academy
• Naranja Academy
• Uva Academy

If you're playing Pokémon Scarlet, you'll want to choose Naranja Academy. If you're playing Pokémon Violet, then it's Uva Academy.

Question 3: What brings you to the Pokémon League today?

This is where you state your purpose. You've got a few choices:

• I came to catch Pokémon
• I came to become a Champion
• Just for fun, I guess…

Look, you can't actually catch Pokémon during the assessment, and you don't want to sound like you're not taking this seriously. So, the safest and best bet here is to go with 'I came to become a Champion'.

Question 4: What do you intend to do if you become a Champion?

This question is a bit more open-ended, asking about your future plans as a Champion. Here are the options:

• I want to become even stronger
• I want to battle Nemona
• I want to find treasure

Honestly, both 'I want to become even stronger' and 'I want to battle Nemona' are solid choices. Finding treasure isn't really what being a Champion is all about. The really important thing here is to remember which answer you give, because Rika will ask you this exact question again later!

Question 5: Which Gym was the Hardest?

This is totally up to you and your personal experience! There's no single right answer, but whatever you pick, you absolutely need to remember it. This is crucial for the next couple of questions.

Here are the Gyms you can choose from:

• Cortondo Gym
• Artazon Gym
• Cascarrafa Gym
• Levincia Gym
• Medali Gym
• Glaseado Gym
• Montenevera Gym
• Alfornada Gym

Question 6: What was the name of the Gym Leader?

Okay, this is where your memory from the previous question comes into play. You need to match the Gym Leader to the Gym you just said was the hardest. Here's the rundown:

Pick the Leader that corresponds to the Gym you chose. If you picked Cortondo Gym, you'd choose Katy, for example.

Question 7: What Pokémon did the Gym Leader Use?

You're doing great! Now, Rika wants to know the type of Pokémon that the Gym Leader you just named uses. This is another memory check, so make sure you've got the right Gym Leader in mind!

Match the Gym Leader to their Pokémon type. For instance, if you picked Katy, her Pokémon are Bug-type.

Question 8: What was your Starter Pokémon?

Time to think back to the very beginning of your journey. Which of the three starter Pokémon did you choose?

• The Grass Cat Pokémon (= Sprigatito)
• The Fire Croc Pokémon (= Fuecoco)
• The Duckling Pokémon (= Quaxly)

Just select the one you picked when you first started your adventure in Paldea.

Question 9: What do you intend to do if you become a Champion?

This is that repeat question I mentioned earlier! You need to give the exact same answer you gave the first time you were asked this. Remember what you chose?

• I want to become even stronger
• I want to battle Nemona
• I want to find treasure

Pick the same option you selected before. Consistency is key here!

Question 10: Do you like Pokémon?

And finally, the last question! This is a simple one, but still important:

• Yes
• No

You absolutely want to say 'Yes' here. Who wouldn't like Pokémon, right?

If you get through all these questions without any mistakes, Rika will let you know you've passed immediately. Congrats! You're one step closer to becoming the Champion. Now, get ready for those Elite Four battles!