Frequently Asked Questions

A Pokémon Randomizer is a tool that generates random Pokémon selections. Some randomizers modify ROM files to scramble encounters, starters, and movesets in-game (like the Universal Pokémon Randomizer). This site is an online Pokémon randomizer that instantly picks random Pokémon from the full National Pokédex with filters — no ROM or emulator required.

Choose how many Pokémon you want (1 to 6), optionally set filters for region, type, rarity, evolution stage, and form, then click Generate. Your random Pokémon appear instantly with high-res sprites. You can reroll any individual result, toggle shiny odds, natures, genders, and abilities, and navigate through your generation history.

Yes, it is 100% free with no sign-up, no ads, and no download required. It works directly in your browser on PC, Mac, Android, iOS, or any device. Unlike the Universal Pokémon Randomizer ZX which needs Java and ROM files, this tool runs instantly online.

Yes. Generate up to 6 random Pokémon at once to build a full team. Enable the unique-types toggle so no two Pokémon share a type for balanced team composition. Reroll any individual Pokémon you don't like without losing the rest of your team.

Select one or more of the 18 Pokémon types in the filter panel, and the generator will only pick Pokémon that match at least one of your selected types. This lets you build mono-type teams, practice type matchups, or focus on your favourite types.

Yes. The region filter lets you focus on any generation: Kanto (Gen 1 — Red, Blue, Fire Red), Johto (Gen 2 — Gold, Silver), Hoenn (Gen 3 — Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald), Sinnoh (Gen 4 — Diamond, Pearl, Platinum), and all generations through Gen 9 (Scarlet, Violet) and the Blueberry Academy DLC.

Yes. Use the rarity filter to select only legendaries, sub-legendaries, mythicals, Ultra Beasts, or Paradox Pokémon. You can also exclude them entirely for a standard encounter pool.

Each generated Pokémon has a 1-in-4,096 chance of being shiny, matching the full-odds rate from the mainline games. Shiny Pokémon display alternate colour sprites with a golden sparkle badge. A persistent counter tracks your total shinies across sessions.

Absolutely. Use the starter randomizer to pick your first partner, then generate random encounters route by route. Filter by region for the game you're running, enable unique types for balanced teams, and use the generation history to track your picks. It is a browser-based Pokémon Nuzlocke randomizer — no ROM patching needed.

Yes. You can include or exclude Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax forms, and regional variants (Alolan, Galarian, Hisuian, Paldean) using the forms filter. All forms have their own high-resolution sprites.

Toggle the nature, gender, and ability display options to see a randomly rolled nature (from all 25), gender (based on each Pokémon's gender ratio), and ability for every generated Pokémon. This simulates realistic wild encounters for competitive planning.

Yes. The site is fully responsive and works on any device — PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, tablet. It is also a Progressive Web App (PWA) that you can install to your homescreen and use fully offline once cached. No emulator or APK needed.

The Universal Pokémon Randomizer (and its ZX fork) is a Java program that modifies ROM files to scramble in-game encounters, starters, moves, and more — you need the ROM, Java, and an emulator to play. This site is an online Pokémon randomizer that generates random Pokémon picks from a web browser — no files, no setup, no emulator. Both are useful for different purposes.

Over 1,200 Pokémon from all nine generations, including base forms, Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax forms, and regional variants (Alolan, Galarian, Hisuian, Paldean). The data is kept up to date with the latest games via the community-maintained PokéAPI project.

Yes. Set the count to 3 (or any number), optionally filter to unevolved Pokémon and enable unique types, then generate. You get a random set of starters perfect for a randomized playthrough, Nuzlocke, or friendly draft.