Daily Red — the daily Pokémon battle
A free daily Pokémon game with Wordle pacing: at midnight everyone gets the same random team of six level-100 Pokémon from Generations 1–3, and gets one official battle against Red at the top of Mt. Silver. Win, share your grid, protect your streak.
How it works
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Daily team | A new random six level-100 Pokémon from Gen 1–3 unlocks at midnight in your time zone — identical for every player |
| One battle | Your official attempt counts once a day; leaving mid-battle counts as a loss. Practice runs are unlimited and don't touch your streak |
| Battle rules | Runs on the Pokémon Showdown simulator under Gen 3 rules — no items from the bag, set battle style |
| Share | Copy a spoiler-free emoji grid of your result, like Wordle |
What Red throws at you
Red's team never changes, and he always leads with Pikachu — so a reliable plan exists, if your daily team allows one.
| Slot | Pokémon | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | Pikachu | 100 |
| 2 | Espeon | 100 |
| 3 | Snorlax | 100 |
| 4 | Venusaur | 100 |
| 5 | Charizard | 100 |
| 6 | Blastoise | 100 |
Tips for the daily run
Inspect before you commit
Check every Pokémon's actual moveset, held item and nature — a familiar species often carries an unusual set.
Pick your lead deliberately
Set the ★ LEAD marker on the teammate that best answers Pikachu — the opening matchup shapes the whole battle.
Use practice mode
Practice runs are unlimited and cost nothing — scout Red's sequences there before taking your official attempt.
Midnight reset
Teams rotate at local midnight; a countdown at the top of the page shows the next unlock. Streaks save in your browser.