Three stories may seem like a lot to follow in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Treasure Hunt, but you should look out for all the tests you may have to take instead—including studying answers for the Victory Road Champion Assessment interview.
The Champion Assessment is one of very few mandatory “exams” you will be taking if you want to complete the story for Scarlet and Violet, as it is tied to the final portion of the Victory Road path. Completing the exam is recommended, and you’ll also want to make sure to prepare your Pokémon team to defeat the Elite Four.
Every answer for Victory Road Champion Assessment interview in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Once you collect all eight Gym Badges and head over to the Pokémon League from Mesagoza, you will be confronted by Rika, a member of Paldea’s Elite Four, inside the building. She will be in charge of the first stage of your Champion Assessment as the interviewer asking you questions.
Unlike previous games, you will need to complete this first segment before challenging the Elite Four this time around. But, like with every school test, you can use this cheat sheet to ensure you won’t get booted before the battles start.
Unlike with some other exams in the game, you have to answer every question in the Victory Road Champion Assessment interview correctly, or you risk being kicked out and having to start over again. Rika will give you a bit of a warning upfront about this, but only some of the questions have a “correct” answer.
In total, there are 10 questions you will be asked during the interview portion of the Champion Assessment. Only two of the questions don’t have a specific answer or some consequence for picking one option over another.
| Test questions | Test answers |
|---|---|
| Question one: How did you get here today? | All answers are correct |
| Question two: Please tell me the name of the school you are enrolled in. | Naranja Academy (correct if you play Scarlet) Uva Academy (correct if you play Violet) |
| Question three: So what brings you to the Pokémon League today? | I came to become Champion |
| Question four: Now, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion? | Every answer is “correct,” but remember which one you choose |
| Question five: Tell me: which of the eight Gyms gave you the most difficulty? | Select any of the eight options available |
| Question six: And what was the name of the Gym Leader you faced there? | Select the name of the Gym Leader who’s Gym you selected |
| Question seven: But do you remember which type of Pokémon the Gym Leader used? | Select the Pokémon-type the Gym Leader you selected used |
| Question eight: What was the category of the first Pokémon you chose to be your partner? | The Grass Cat Pokémon (correct if you picked Sprigatito) The Fire Croc Pokémon (correct if you picked Fuecoco) The Duckling Pokémon (correct if you picked Quaxly) |
| Question nine: Remind me, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion? | Select the option you used to answer question four |
| Question 10: Do you like Pokémon? | Yes |
Answering all 10 questions correctly will result in Rika passing you and opening the door to start your Elite Four challenge. You won’t be able to leave the building after a successful assessment, either.
You’ll want to prepare your Pokémon team before the test, too. You should make sure you’re ready to face off against the Elite Four combatants back to back. You can only use your items to heal your Pokémon and keep them going.
You’ll face off against Rika, Poppy, Larry, and Hassel. Rika has a full team of Ground-type Pokémon, Poppy uses Steel-types, Larry uses Flying-types, and Hassel has an entire team of Dragon-type Pokémon. The Pokémon you use to defeat these four is entirely up to you, but you’ll want to build a solid assortment of Pokémon to take them all down. You can use items in between battles to revive and heal defeated ones. After you beat them, you won’t be able to try for another rematch.
What happens if you fail the Victory Road Champion Assessment interview in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
If you incorrectly answer even one question, Rika will boot you out of the room after an awkward pause and say that the assessment is complete.
Even though you are forced out of the room for answering a question incorrectly, there is no real penalty other than needing to start from question one again. You will also know you failed instantly since you are only pushed back outside of the Pokémon League building if you do not pass.
But should you successfully make it through on your first try, a small change in dialogue is your reward—it’s barely noticeable, though.
