Is this a Digimon or a Pokemon?

By: Gavin Thagard
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Is this a Digimon or a Pokemon?
Image: OLM

About This Quiz

Ask fans of both "Digimon" and "Pokemon," and they will immediately start listing off the reasons that one show beats out the other. Perhaps, it's the storylines that run through each of them. "Digimon" was packed with intense action as the Digital World was always in peril, while "Pokemon" was always more sporty with its trainer battles and championship leagues. They might also talk about the protagonist, comparing the hot-headed Tai Kamiya to the always-eager Ash Ketchum. Of course, none of that compares to what really drives each franchise: the creatures. 

There are many similarities between a Digimon and a Pokemon. Both are typically based on animals or mythological creatures, they use powerful attacks in battle and they team up with humans for a common goal. However, even with these similarities, they were also quite different. Digimon could talk, for example, or even die. Unless a Pokemon was unique, they only communicated through expressions, and fainting in battle was the worst thing that could happen to a trainer's precious Pokemon. 

Whether you favored "Digimon" or "Pokemon" more, both series produced some pretty interesting and fun creatures to obsess over. Here's your chance to see which series produced each of them, though. Get started with this quiz and see how engaged you were as a fan.

1 - Pikachu
OLM, Inc./Wit Studio
Where does this monster belong? It's one of the faces of the franchise.
Digimon
Pokemon
2 - Agumon
Toei Animation
This creature is perhaps the most recognized monster in its respective series. Is this a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
3 - Leomon
Toei Animation
Known as the "Noble Hero," can you match this lion to the correct category?
Digimon
Pokemon

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4 - Charizard
TV Tokyo
Fire attacks are the speciality of this powerful creature. Do you know if it's a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
5 - Mewtwo
OLM, Inc.
Are you familiar enough with this creature to know if it's a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
6 - DemiDevimon
Toei Animation
Fans of which franchise will recognize this monster for its dirty tricks?
Digimon
Pokemon

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7 - Veemon
Toei Animation
Do you recognize this newly discovered dragon as a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
8 - Bulbasaur
TV Tokyo
Will the bulb on the back of this creature help you match it to the appropriate category?
Digimon
Pokemon
9 - Gabumon/Garurumon
Toei Animation
Place this monster, known for its shy personality, into the correct series?
Digimon
Pokemon

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10 - Tailmon
Toei Animation
This little creature loves to play pranks. Does it play those pranks on other Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
11 - Myotismon
Toei Animation
Is this king of the undead a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
12 - Squirtle
TV Tokyo
What category does this turtle belong to: Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon

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13 - Psyduck
TV Tokyo
It's often painful watching this creature try to solve a problem. Are those Digimon or Pokemon problems?
Digimon
Pokemon
14 - Patamon
Fuji TV
Will the large ears on this monster help you classify it correctly?
Digimon
Pokemon
15 - Dragonite
OLM
Where does this powerful dragon belong?
Digimon
Pokemon

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16 - Gengar
TV Tokyo
This creature loves to be terrifying. Does it try to scare other Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
17 - Angemon
Toei Animation
Be it by its six wings or perfect virtue, can you match this monster to its category?
Digimon
Pokemon
18 - Ho-Oh
OLM
Do you know this legendary monster well enough to classify it as a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon

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19 - Devimon
Toei Animation
Pick the right grouping for this creature that prefers the Dark Side?
Digimon
Pokemon
20 - Blaziken
TV Tokyo
Have you watched enough episodes of both series to know if this is a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
21 - Renamon
Fuji TV
Classify this creature known for being cool, calm and collected?
Digimon
Pokemon

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22 - MetalGarurumon
Toei Animation
This monster has robot-like features. Are those the features of a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
23 - Arbok
TV Tokyo
This is one of the most vicious snakes around, but is it a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
24 - Machamp
TV Tokyo
How do you categorize this muscled-up monster?
Digimon
Pokemon

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25 - Onix
TV Tokyo
It's a popular monster befriended by one of the main protagonists. Where does this creature belong?
Digimon
Pokemon
26 - Calumon
Fuji TV
What category does this creature belong to: Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
27 - Meramon
Toei Animation
Does this creature release its bad temperament on other Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon

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28 - Snorlax
TV Tokyo
Is this monster that loves to sleep a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
29 - Anomalocarimon
Toei Animation
Can you recall if this ancient being is a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
30 - Asuramon
movegames/Joymax
Will the four arms or three faces of this legendary monster help you classify it?
Digimon
Pokemon

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31 - Ditto
TV Tokyo
If this creature's ability to transform doesn't confuse you, match it to the correct category?
Digimon
Pokemon
32 - Eevee
TV Tokyo
Do you know if these furry creature has been adoring Digimon or Pokemon fans?
Digimon
Pokemon
33 - Magmar
TV Tokyo
Select the correct classification for this monster?
Digimon
Pokemon

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34 - Staryu
TV Tokyo
What are you looking at if this creature comes across your screen?
Digimon
Pokemon
35 - Bakemon
Toei Animation
Have you been a big enough fan of both series to know if this ghost is a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
36 - Suicune
OLM
Was this rare dog created as a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon

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37 - Blizzarmon
movegames/Joymax
How do you classify this powerful ice user?
Digimon
Pokemon
38 - Evilmon
Toei Animation
Are the nightmares cast by this monster enough to help you identify it as a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon
39 - Groudon
TV Tokyo
Is this creature known for its immense power a Digimon or Pokemon?
Digimon
Pokemon

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40 - Ganemon
TV Asahi
Classify this creature that will swindle its way to a victory?
Digimon
Pokemon