Introduction
At the beginning of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, the player is given a short personality quiz to determine the player and partner species. While it later gives the option to ignore the results and choose any starter Pokémon, this guide can be used to answer the questions in a way the game recommends the Pokémon you want.
Table of Contents
- Part 1: Personality Traits
- Part 2: Personality Type
- Part 3: Player Species
- Part 4: Partner Species
- Part 5: Cool or Cute?
Part 1: Personality Traits
First, the player is presented with 5 questions to assess 5 personality traits. For each trait, there are two possible questions that can be asked, one of which is chosen at random.
1. Sunny
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A nerve-racking first day at school! You want to make friends with someone you just met. What do you do?
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A new student transfers into your class.
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2. Calm
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Disaster strikes! You've lost your wallet! Now what are you going to do?
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Two of your friends are fighting, and you wish they'd stop. What do you do first?
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3. Flexible
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They start selling a new kind of pastry at your favorite bakery...
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Everyone at school is talking about this great new book, but it's big and long...
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4. Serious
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Halfway to school you realize you forgot something. You'll be late if you turn back...
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You've been hiking up a mountain for two hours but still haven't reached the peak...
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5. Cooperate
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You want to jump rope during recess, but everyone else wants to play tag...
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All right! Dinnertime at last! You're starving, and you can hardly think about anything else except the chance to eat...
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Part 2: Personality Type
After answering these questions, the game chooses a base species and personality type for the player. Contrary to what one might think, this base species is not the Pokémon that will be assigned to the player - there's still one more question left to determine that. This base species instead determines which personality description is presented immediately prior to the results being displayed.
This table shows all the possible outcomes of the above questions. A "1" indicates the first option was chosen, a "0" indicates the second option was chosen, and an "X" indicates a "don't care" condition, where it doesn't matter which option is chosen.
0 Sunny
0 Calm
0 Flexible
0 Serious
X Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Turtwig
Personality Type: Ugokanai (Unmoving)
Personality Description:
You're a little shy and perhaps too concerned with others' well-being.
But that's precisely why you're so kind to those around you.
That warm, caring personality must be...
0 Sunny
0 Calm
X Flexible
1 Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Treecko
Personality Type: Otoko (Man)
Personality Description:
Do people think you're a loner? Or that you have an unapproachable aura?
The truth is that you're a decisive person who's very sure of yourself!
That strong personality must be...
0 Sunny
0 Calm
0 Flexible
1 Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Pikachu
Personality Type: Yoiko (Docile)
Personality Description:
You get along with everyone. You're well liked for cherishing your friends.
You're unambitious and calm, but you're actually a hard worker who everyone admires.
As popular as you are, you must be...
0 Sunny
0 Calm
1 Flexible
0 Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Froakie
Personality Type: Otoko (Man)
Personality Description:
You always trust your feelings, even if they get you in trouble sometimes.
But clearly expressing your feelings is proof you want others to understand you.
A straight shooter like you must be...
0 Sunny
0 Calm
1 Flexible
X Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Bulbasaur
Personality Type: Ugokanai (Unmoving)
Personality Description:
You may get upset a little easily and feel uneasy when you don't fit in.
But it's your delicate heart that lets you better understand others' feelings.
With that sensitive personality, you must be...
0 Sunny
1 Calm
0 Flexible
X Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Totodile
Personality Type: Ugokanai (Unmoving)
Personality Description:
You're sure of yourself and unflappable. You have all the qualities of a leader.
Just by being around you, others feel more confident.
That charismatic personality must belong to...
0 Sunny
1 Calm
0 Flexible
X Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Chikorita
Personality Type: Ugokanai (Unmoving)
Personality Description:
Some people work hard in the background. You're one of those, aren't you?
When you're not around, things don't go well. Everyone can always count on you.
Someone who pulls the strings in the background like that must be...
0 Sunny
1 Calm
1 Flexible
X Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Riolu
Personality Type: Yoiko (Docile)
Personality Description:
You love tackling new challenges with your calm, cool, collected reasoning.
You're so smart, you know the answers before you've even heard the question.
That calm, reliable personality must belong to...
0 Sunny
1 Calm
1 Flexible
0 Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Cyndaqil
Personality Type: Yuttari (Comfortable)
Personality Description:
You know your place and don't overdo things, but you're really motivated.
Everyone looks to you as an example. You may have many admirers...
That serene, lovely personality must belong to...
0 Sunny
1 Calm
1 Flexible
1 Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Tepig
Personality Type: Yuttari (Comfortable)
Personality Description:
You're never shaken and can always read between the lines. You never give up.
You're quite likable, and you're always surrounded by friends.
With a good-natured personality like that, you must be...
1 Sunny
0 Calm
0 Flexible
0 Serious
X Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Oshawott
Personality Type: Ochitsuki (Calm)
Personality Description:
You're very active, maybe too much so.
You may tire others out.
But you are amazing.
You make the most of your time, after all!
Being a wee bit impatient, you must be...
1 Sunny
0 Calm
0 Flexible
1 Serious
X Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Fennekin
Personality Type: Ochitsuki (Calm)
Personality Description:
You might be a bit of a space cadet, but when it's time to work, you work hard.
You inspire courage in others without even knowing it.
With that hardworking personality, you must be...
1 Sunny
0 Calm
1 Flexible
0 Serious
X Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Piplup
Personality Type: Otoko (Man)
Personality Description:
You're a fearless challenger at all times! But you're also quick to give up.
It's important to try out many different things to see what's right for you, though.
As playful as you are, you must be...
1 Sunny
0 Calm
1 Flexible
1 Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Charmander
Personality Type: Yoiko (Docile)
Personality Description:
You carry yourself with thunderous authority. You're brave enough to speak your mind.
You can do anything well, so others rely on you.
As brave as you are, you must be...
1 Sunny
0 Calm
1 Flexible
1 Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Torchic
Personality Type: Yoiko (Docile)
Personality Description:
You're good natured and easygoing. But don't you feel nervous sometimes?
That unique personality sets those around you at ease.
As good natured as you are, you must be...
1 Sunny
1 Calm
0 Flexible
0 Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Chimchar
Personality Type: Otoko (Man)
Personality Description:
You are you. Others are others. You stay true to what you want to do.
Your actions make everyone feel all right. They all envy you.
With that ability to make others happy, you must be...
1 Sunny
1 Calm
0 Flexible
X Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Squirtle
Personality Type: Yuttari (Comfortable)
Personality Description:
You're friendly and open minded. Aren't you already happy just as you are?
You're so calm for your age... When you're happy, everyone is happy.
As mild mannered as you are, you must be...
1 Sunny
1 Calm
X Flexible
1 Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Chespin
Personality Type: Ochitsuki (Calm)
Personality Description:
Everyone believes you're indecisive, but you actually just think before you act.
Your positivity wins people over. It's no surprise you're so successful!
With your ability to make everyone feel jolly, you must be...
1 Sunny
1 Calm
1 Flexible
0 Serious
0 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Snivy
Personality Type: Ochitsuki (Calm)
Personality Description:
Everyone looks up to you. You're persuasive and get what you want.
To those around you, your clever actions look really cool.
As cool as you are, you must be...
1 Sunny
1 Calm
1 Flexible
X Serious
1 Cooperate
Base Pokémon: Mudkip
Personality Type: Yuttari (Comfortable)
Personality Description:
Who's got time to worry? You're a genius at having fun!
Your cheerfulness makes everyone smile. Every day is a happy day when you're around!
With your ability to produce warm, fuzzy feelings all around you, you must be...
Part 3: Player Species
After having determined a personality type, one additional question is asked. This determines the player's species.
Otoko (Man)
We're going to the beach! Best. Day. Ever.
Time to kick back and enjoy the breeze. What view do you find yourself staring at?
- The glittering blue stretch of sea. (Piplup)
- The endless expanse of the sky. (Froakie)
- The sandy shore being lapped by waves. (Chimchar)
- The gently swaying strands of dune grass. (Treecko)
Ugokanai (Unmoving)
Spring, summer, fall, or winter... Which season do you like best?
- Spring, the season of buds and blooms! (Chikorita)
- Summer, the time for sea and sand! (Bulbasaur)
- Fall, when crickets chirp and dusk comes early. (Turtwig)
- Winter, when a blanket of snow covers all. (Totodile)
Yoiko (Docile)
A wizard appears before you! He says he'll transform you into anything!
What would you want to be?
- A cute little critter, beloved by all! (Pikachu)
- A cold-blooded reptile with strength. (Charmander)
- A freewheeling bird that wings across the sky! (Torchic)
- A wild beast that is one with nature. (Riolu)
Ochitsuki (Calm)
All right! It's snack time!
And today we've got...cake! Woo-hoo! What kind of cake do you pick?
- Simple-but-sweet strawberry shortcake. (Oshawott)
- Rich and creamy cheesecake. (Fennekin)
- Measured and mature green-tea mousse. (Snivy)
- Classic chestnut-cream confection. (Chespin)
Yuttari (Comfortable)
You've been given a piece of blank drawing paper!
You're asked to draw a picture of the ocean. What color do you make it?
- Brilliant green with tropical corals. (Cyndaquil)
- Bright blue with crystal-clear water. (Squirtle)
- Glimmering orange to reflect the sunset. (Tepig)
- Rich cobalt blue to show great depth. (Mudkip)
Part 4: Partner Species
The penultimate question determines the partner's species. This is always the same question asking about they player's music preference. There are 8 possible answer sets in total, 1-2 for each of the 5 starter types. Again, the game chooses answer sets (set 1 or set 2) at random.
All right! Vacation time at last! What kind of music fits your mood?
Fighting
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Electric
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Water
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Fire
| Answer Set 1 | Answer Set 2 |
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Grass
| Answer Set 1 | Answer Set 2 |
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Part 5: Cool or Cute?
The last question is simple:
What would be the best word to describe your partner?
- Cool!
- Cute. ♪
This determines the partner's gender (cool = male, cute = female). There is little if any difference between the two. In terms of dialog, the English translation does its very best to avoid using gendered pronouns, and the French translation knows it can't avoid them, so it assumes the player to be male and the partner to be female. In terms of aesthetics, a few Pokémon have slightly different overworld models depending on gender: Pikachu and Torchic. Additionally, most Pokémon portraits in the team selection menu will face to the right; however, a female partner's portrait will face to the left.
After the results of the personality quiz are shown, the player is given the option to override the results, being able to choose any player species and any partner species of a different type from the player.
Edited by evandixon
Move Intro before Table of Contents