How to Play Pokémon Roulette
Complete guide to Pokémon Roulette rules, modes, and tips.
Basic Rules
1. Set your filters — Choose which generations and types to include, and whether Legendaries/Mythicals are allowed.
2. Spin the wheel — Click SPIN to get a random Pokémon from your pool.
3. Accept the result — In a challenge run, you must use whatever Pokémon the wheel gives you.
4. Build your team — Use "Add to Team" or "Spin Team (6)" to assemble a full team.
5. Export — Copy your team to Pokémon Showdown with one click.
Roulette Game Modes
Standard Roulette
Spin for any random Pokémon from all 1,025. Use filters to customize.
Gen Roulette
Spin only within a specific generation. Great for themed runs.
Type Roulette
Spin for a random type, then build a full mono-type team.
Team Roulette
Spin all 6 team slots at once for a fully randomized Showdown team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pokémon Roulette?
Pokémon Roulette is a random Pokémon selector where you spin a wheel to get a random Pokémon. It's used for challenge runs, team building, and casual fun.
How does the Pokémon Roulette wheel work?
Click the SPIN button to spin the animated roulette wheel. The wheel randomizes and lands on a random Pokémon from your selected pool. You can filter by generation, type, and legendary status.
What is a Pokémon Roulette challenge run?
A challenge run is when you use roulette to determine which Pokémon you must use in a game. Common rules: you must use whatever Pokémon the wheel selects as your starter, or you must build your entire team from random roulette spins.
How do I export my Pokémon Roulette team to Showdown?
After building your team, click "Copy Showdown" to copy your team in Pokémon Showdown format. Then open Pokémon Showdown → Teambuilder → Import/Export and paste.
What is Pokémon Type Roulette?
Type Roulette spins a wheel for one of the 18 Pokémon types. You then build a mono-type team using only Pokémon of that type. It's a popular format for type-themed challenge runs.
Can I do Gen 1 / Kanto only roulette?
Yes! Use the Generation filter and select only Gen 1 to get a random Pokémon from the original 151. Or visit our dedicated Gen I Roulette page.
How many Pokémon are in the roulette pool?
The pool includes all 1,025 Pokémon from Generations I through IX. You can narrow it down using generation, type, and legendary filters.