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Quiz about Controversial and Lost Pokemon Episodes

Controversial and Lost Pokemon Episodes Quiz

Not every "Pokemon" episode was suitable for younger viewers. Still, there are those that had to wait a little while for release in the U.S.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,524

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. One episode was taken out of U.S. rotation because of the events of 9/11.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The episode, "Electric Soldier ____," gave 700 Japanese children seizures. Hint

Pikachu

Electabuzz

Magnemite

Porygon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Another episode, "Holiday at Acapulco," caused problems because of ... Hint

Too Japanese

Excessive use of guns

A cross-dressing man

Drug fight

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Question 4 of 10

4. A gun-toting warren shooting at Team Rocket was in the episode, "The Legend of ___." Hint

Moltres

Mewtwo

Dratini

Articuno

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many episodes were delayed because they were "too Japanese"? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the episode "Princess vs. Princess," which Pokemon did Misty win the competition with? Hint

Goldeen

Staryu

Psyduck

Horsea

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Purr-fect Hero," what Japanese holiday was being celebrated? Hint

Coming of Age Day

7-5-3 Day

Kids' Day

Cherry Blossom Day

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Question 8 of 10

8. Most of the problem episodes appeared during which season? Hint

Fourth

Second

First

Third

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year were the Christmas specials aired in the U.S.? Hint

2000

1999

1998

1997

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Slowking's Day" appears in what season? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One episode was taken out of U.S. rotation because of the events of 9/11.

Answer: True

The episode, "Tentacool and Tentacruel," had a Tentacruel destroying a skyscraper.

2. The episode, "Electric Soldier ____," gave 700 Japanese children seizures.

Answer: Porygon

Porygon is a virtual-type Pokemon. The episode has not been shown in the U.S. solely because of the seizure problem.

3. Another episode, "Holiday at Acapulco," caused problems because of ...

Answer: A cross-dressing man

James wore an inflatable bikini in the episode. The show was edited without the scene and retitled "Beauty and the Beach." The edited version was shown in the U.S.

4. A gun-toting warren shooting at Team Rocket was in the episode, "The Legend of ___."

Answer: Dratini

This episode has not been shown in the U.S.

5. How many episodes were delayed because they were "too Japanese"?

Answer: 2

If you notice, Togepi was not in either of these episodes.

6. In the episode "Princess vs. Princess," which Pokemon did Misty win the competition with?

Answer: Psyduck

This episode was not shown until after "The Breeding Center Secret." Translation problems delayed this episode until 1999.

7. In "The Purr-fect Hero," what Japanese holiday was being celebrated?

Answer: Kids' Day

Just like "Princess vs. Princess" translation problems delayed the show. Both those episode were "too Japanese."

8. Most of the problem episodes appeared during which season?

Answer: First

Five episodes, all discussed earlier in the quiz.

9. What year were the Christmas specials aired in the U.S.?

Answer: 1999

1997 is wrong. Pokemon did not appear in the U.S. until 1998. "Holiday Hi-Jynx" and "Snow Way Out" were the titles. If you've watched the episode, you would have seen that Ash had a Charmander.

10. "Slowking's Day" appears in what season?

Answer: 3

Slowking is the evolved form of Slowbro (in pre-Hoenn days). No word on why this episode hasn't been shown in the U.S. It was placed on tvtome.com between "Ignorance is Blissey" and "A Bout with Sprout."

Source: Author GoodVibe

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