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Gen 7 Pokémon Quiz: All 88 Alola Pokémon

Rowlet to Melmetal — no Alolan escort needed

This Gen 7 quiz covers all 88 numbered species from Rowlet through Melmetal. Finite results always offer retry or a new pack, and add missed-answer review when needed, without creating a scheduled cross-session queue.

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What the gen 7 Pokémon quiz covers

Generation 7 spans Pokédex entries #722 through #809, running from Rowlet at the start of the Alolan starter trio to Melmetal, the evolved form of Meltan introduced via Pokémon GO connectivity. That count of 88 new species is the second-smallest single-generation total — only Kalos's 72 are fewer.

The quiz presents each Pokémon's sprite by default, asks you to type the name, and flags anything you miss. Spelling tolerance of one character handles common slip-ups like 'Brionne' vs 'Brione', so your recall is what's being tested, not your typing accuracy.

Alola naming conventions that trip people up

The four Guardian Deities share the 'Tapu' prefix — Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini. Their names use spaces, not hyphens, which Pokédrill normalizes during answer checking.

Elsewhere, Gen 7 leans into Hawaiian linguistics and Polynesian sound patterns. Komala blends 'Koala' and 'Coma' to describe its eternally-asleep mechanic. Mimikyu's name is a phonetic spelling of 'mimic you,' a nod to its lore about copying Pikachu's popularity. Oricorio draws from choreography and the Japanese for 'dancing bird.' These layered references make the names memorable once you know the logic — but unfamiliar until you do.

Harder Gen 7 Pokémon to study

Current Pokédrill samples are too small for a reliable Gen 7 ranking, so the following are editorial study candidates rather than community-data results. Morelull is a nocturnal mushroom that evolves into Shiinotic, while Cosmoem is the middle stage between Cosmog and Solgaleo or Lunala.

Trumbeak is the middle stage between Pikipek and Toucannon; Passimian and Oranguru were version-exclusive counterparts in Sun and Moon; and Dhelmise is a Ghost/Grass species encountered through fishing. Those concrete relationships provide useful memory hooks without claiming that one species is missed more often than another.

The iconic Alola Pokémon everyone remembers

Mimikyu ranked third in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year worldwide poll. Its lore about copying Pikachu gives it a direct link to the franchise mascot. Rowlet, the spherical Grass/Flying starter, also appeared as one of Ash's companions in the animated series.

Incineroar's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate locked it into millions of players' memories regardless of whether they ever played Sun or Moon. Tapu Koko defined the early VGC competitive scene for the format. And Decidueye — a Ghost-type archer owl — executes a rogue archetype cleanly enough that it remains a fan-design benchmark years after release.

How Regional Forms affect the Gen 7 quiz

Alolan Forms are reimaginings of Kanto Pokémon adapted to island life — Alolan Raichu, Alolan Marowak, Alolan Exeggutor, and others. They share Pokédex numbers with their Kanto counterparts and are not counted among the 88 new species this quiz covers. The quiz focuses exclusively on the 88 original Gen 7 entries: #722 Rowlet through #809 Melmetal.

Alolan variants share earlier National Pokédex numbers and are not separate targets in the current Gen 7 or full-Dex rotations. A dedicated regional-form pack is not available yet.

Training tips for a clean Alola sweep

The Guardian Deities make a useful four-name study set because they share the Tapu prefix while their body shapes differ. Ultra Beast examples include Nihilego, Buzzwole, Xurkitree, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon. The current controls cannot isolate either group as a custom pack.

Cry mode is particularly effective for the Alolan roster because Game Freak leaned into sonic identity for this generation. Kommo-o's metallic clanging and Lunala's hollow resonance are hard to confuse once heard. For the forgettable middle-stage evolutions — Trumbeak, Brionne, Steenee — switching to the Pokédex entry mode can create a narrative hook that the sprite alone doesn't provide.

Frequently asked questions

How many Pokémon are in the Gen 7 quiz?
The quiz covers all 88 numbered species introduced in Generation 7, from Rowlet (#722) to Melmetal (#809). Alolan variants share earlier species numbers and are not separate targets here or in the full rotation.
What region is Gen 7 set in?
Generation 7 is set in the Alola region, which draws heavily from Hawaiian culture, geography, and Polynesian mythology. The four islands — Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni — each have a Guardian Deity (Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini) that anchors the regional lore.
Which Gen 7 Pokémon do people forget most often?
Pokédrill does not yet have enough observed Gen 7 attempts for a reliable order. Morelull, Cosmoem, Trumbeak, Passimian, Oranguru, and Dhelmise are editorial study candidates based on their family roles or encounter context, not a measured community ranking.
Does the quiz include the Tapu Pokémon?
Yes. Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini are included. Their names contain spaces rather than hyphens. The current controls cannot isolate the four as a dedicated group.
Are Ultra Beasts included in the Gen 7 Alola quiz?
Yes. All Generation 7 Ultra Beasts are among the 88 numbered species, including Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon.
How does Pokédrill handle misspellings during the Gen 7 quiz?
Pokédrill accepts one insertion, deletion, substitution, or adjacent letter swap, so typing 'Brione' instead of 'Brionne' is accepted. Larger differences are flagged as misses and stored in the local miss history.
What are the hardest Gen 7 Pokémon names to spell?
Oricorio, Comfey, Turtonator, and Tsareena catch people on spelling. The Tapu names are straightforward once memorized but feel unfamiliar at first. Dhelmise and Golisopod are also commonly misspelled — Golisopod in particular because the 'sop' cluster in the middle is easy to mangle under quiz pressure.
Can I practice just the Alola starters and legendaries?
The default Gen 7 mode uses all 88 numbered species. Controls expose generation, mode, pack size, and Easy mode; starter, Legendary, Ultra Beast, type, and custom group filters are not available.
How is the Gen 7 quiz different from the full National Dex quiz?
The Gen 7 quiz is isolated to the 88 numbered species introduced in that generation, from Alola's starters through the Pokémon GO debut Meltan line. The full National Dex mode instead draws from all 1025 numbered species.
Which Gen 7 Pokémon are considered the most iconic?
Mimikyu ranked third in the global 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll. Rowlet drove massive merchandise success. Incineroar's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cemented its recognition well beyond Sun and Moon's player base. Tapu Koko dominated early VGC formats, and Decidueye remains a benchmark for clean, archetype-driven design.

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