Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: A Guide to Answering Rika’s Questions in the Victory Road Champion Assessment

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet offers players a variety of choices when interacting with Non-Playable Characters (NPCs).While most decisions have minimal impact on the overarching narrative, one crucial moment arises during the Champion Assessment, where players must answer questions from Rika, a member of the Elite Four. Correctly answering all questions is vital to succeed in this pivotal assessment as players aim to claim the title of Champion.

Rika’s quiz comprises ten questions, with several allowing for multiple correct responses. However, most entries have a definitive correct answer. Some of the questions are interconnected, meaning players must recall previous choices to answer accurately. A wrong answer results in immediate failure of the assessment, requiring players to restart from the beginning. Therefore, it is essential for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet players to familiarize themselves with the optimal replies to Rika’s inquiries to ensure they pass the Champion Assessment on their initial attempt.

Optimal Responses to Rika’s Questions in the Champion Assessment

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1. How did you arrive here today?

I walked (Correct)
I rode my Pokémon (Correct)
I came by Flying Taxi (Correct)

2. What is the name of your school?

Apple Academy
Naranja Academy (Correct for Scarlet players)
Uva Academy (Correct for Violet players)

3. What brings you to the Pokémon League today?

I came to catch Pokémon
I came to become Champion (Correct)
Just for fun, I guess…

4. What do you plan to do after becoming Champion?

I want to become even stronger (Correct)
I want to battle Nemona (Correct)
I want to find treasure (Correct)

Note: Although all three responses are accurate, players should be consistent with their selections.

5. Which Gym posed you the most challenges?

Cortondo Gym (Correct)
Artazon Gym (Correct)
Cascarrafa Gym (Correct)
Levincia Gym (Correct)
Medali Gym (Correct)
Gym Glaze (Correct)
Montenevera Gym (Correct)
Alfornada Gym (Correct)

6. What was the name of the Gym Leader you faced?

Larry (Correct if Medali Gym chosen)
Katy (Correct if Cortondo Gym chosen)
Brassius (Correct if Artazon Gym chosen)
Grusha (Correct if Glaseado Gym chosen)
Iono (Correct if Levincia Gym chosen)
Kofu (Correct if Cascarrafa Gym chosen)
Ryme (Correct if Montenevera Gym chosen)
Tulip (Correct if Alfornada Gym chosen)

7. Do you remember the type of Pokémon the Gym Leader used?

Water (Correct if Kofu)
Grass (Correct if Brassius)
Electric (Correct if Iono)
Ice (Correct if Grusha)
Bug (Correct if Katy)
Ghost (Correct if Ryme)
Psychic (Correct if Tulip)
Normal (Correct if Larry)

8. What was the category of your first Pokémon partner?

The Grass Cat Pokémon (if Sprigatito was chosen)
The Fire Croc Pokémon (if Fuecoco was chosen)
The Duckling Pokémon (if Quaxly was chosen)

9. What do you plan to do as Champion?

I want to become even stronger (if selected in Question 4)
I want to battle Nemona (if selected in Question 4)
I want to find treasure (if selected in Question 4)

10. Do you enjoy Pokémon?

Yes (Correct)
No

Consequences of Failing the Champion Assessment

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In the event players answer any question incorrectly, they’ll fail the Champion Assessment and must exit the competition. Fortunately, players can retake the assessment as many times as necessary without long-term consequences. The only reward for passing on the first attempt is a special line of dialogue from Rika, acknowledging that the player is the first to succeed on their first try since Nemona.

Overview of Gym Leaders and Pokémon Types

The Best Gym Order in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Given that several questions in the Champion Assessment relate to Gym Leaders and their Pokémon types, players may find value in refreshing their knowledge. The following table summarizes each Gym, their respective leaders, and the Pokémon types they specialize in. While the choice of Gym for question five is flexible, consistent answers for questions six and seven are imperative.

Gym	Gym Leader	Type
Cortondo Gym	Katy	Bug-type
Artazon Gym	Brassius	Grass-type
Levincia Gym	Jonah	Electric-type
Cascarrafa Gym	Coffee	Water-type
Medali Gym	Larry	Normal-type
Montenevera Gym	Rhymes	Ghost-type
Alfornada Gym	Tulip	Psychic-type
Gym Glaze	Pear	Ice-type

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Answers for the Champion Assessment Interview in Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet?

I walked (if you walked to Victory Road), I rode my Pokémon (if you rode your Pokémon to Victory Road), or I came by Flying Taxi (if you took a Flying Taxi to Victory Road)
Naranja Academy (if playing Pokémon Scarlet) or Uva Academy (if playing Pokémon Violet)
I came to become Champion
I want to become even stronger
Cortondo Gym
Katy
Bug
The Grass Cat Pokémon (if you chose Sprigatito), The Fire Croc Pokémon (if Fuecoco), or The Duckling Pokémon (if Quaxly)
I want to become even stronger
Yes