How It Works

The generator works in three layers: a pool, a rule set, and an output formatter. First, it builds a pool of candidates. By default, the pool is “national,” which represents a broad Pokédex selection. You can also paste your own pool to restrict results to a region, a limited roster, or a themed set of Pokémon.

Next, the tool applies your rule set. You choose how many results you want, whether duplicates are allowed, and which generation(s) should be eligible. If you enter a seed, the same pool and the same settings can be rerun later to reproduce the exact same list—handy for tournaments, classroom activities, weekly community challenges, or any scenario where fairness and repeatability matter.

Finally, the formatter turns the selected picks into an output you can actually use. A clean list is ideal for chat and social posts, CSV is ideal for spreadsheets and bracket tools, and JSON is ideal for scripts, bots, and app prototypes. Because the output is plain text, it stays compatible with almost any workflow.

Step-by-step

• Pick a pool: keep “national” for the standard generator, or paste a custom list of IDs/names to fully control eligibility.
• Select a generation filter: limit to one generation to match your game version, challenge rules, or nostalgia theme.
• Set quantity: generate a single Pokémon, a full 6-member team, or a larger list for drafts and brackets.
• Choose uniqueness: disable duplicates for team building; enable duplicates for party games and “spin again” formats.
• Optional seed: use a seed to re-create the same results later or to ensure every participant gets the same list.
• Export: copy to clipboard or download as a text file so you can share, archive, or paste into other tools.

Key Features

National pool or custom pool

When you leave the pool as “national,” the generator can provide broad variety and unexpected combinations. If you prefer control, paste a custom pool: one item per line or comma-separated. Custom pools are ideal for region-only runs, “only Pokémon you have caught” challenges, or curated rosters where you remove legendaries, babies, or any category your rules forbid.

Custom pools also make content creation easier. For example, you can build a pool of Pokémon that fit a theme (cave-dwellers, ocean life, mascots, food-inspired designs) and generate a random “team of the day” without doing manual curation each time.

Generation filtering

Generation filters help you match the era of the game you are playing. They are also useful in competitive practice: you can limit your pool to a generation’s Pokédex to mimic old formats or to compare how team-building constraints change over time. For tabletop-style games or classroom activities, generation filters keep lists recognizable and reduce the chance of participants being unfamiliar with newer additions.

Unique picks or duplicates allowed

Unique picks are great when you want a balanced roster of distinct Pokémon—perfect for drafts and “build a team” prompts. Allowing duplicates is useful when randomness itself is the entertainment: repeated picks can force rerolls, add comedic tension, or become a rule in its own right (for example, “duplicates count as wildcards”).

Seeded randomness for events

Seeds turn randomness into a shared experience. Publish a seed in a Discord server, and everyone can generate the exact same list for a fair, comparable challenge run. Seeds are also excellent for testing: if you are writing rules for a league or designing a mini-game, you can rerun the same seed while adjusting constraints to see how outcomes change.

Export-ready output formats

List output is easy to read and paste anywhere. CSV output is ideal when you want to track points, create brackets, or annotate picks in a spreadsheet. JSON output is ideal for developers building bots or integrating random picks into a game overlay, a web app, or a simple script. Because the generator keeps output clean and consistent, you avoid manual cleanup and formatting errors.

Readable IDs and ordering

Optionally include Pokédex IDs so results are unambiguous, even when names vary by spelling or punctuation. You can keep results in random order, or sort by ID or name to make large lists easier to scan. This is especially helpful when generating draft pools or longer prompts where structure matters.

Use Cases

• Nuzlocke starter and encounter prompts: generate a surprise starter, a “route boss,” or a set of encounter targets to keep runs fresh.
• Draft leagues and tournaments: create randomized draft pools, set weekly seeds, or generate “mystery pick” rounds for events.
• Team-building brainstorming: roll a few candidates, then build around them to break out of familiar patterns and comfort picks.
• Theme nights with friends: generate Pokémon for “monotype-ish” prompts, “no evolution” nights, or “only cute/scary” vibes using a curated pool.
• Streaming and video formats: pick a carry Pokémon, a rival roster, or a “wheel of chaos” list for challenge content and audience participation.
• Writing prompts and worldbuilding: generate rosters for trainers, gyms, factions, and towns in fan fiction or tabletop campaigns.
• Learning and memory drills: use random picks as flashcards—look up moves, abilities, typings, or dex entries to strengthen recall.
• Organization and planning: export to CSV to track which Pokémon you used in past runs, what strategies worked, and which picks you want to revisit.

Because the tool outputs plain text, it slots into almost any workflow. You can paste results into chat, pin them in a server, or drop them into a spreadsheet with notes about movesets and roles. If you’re running a series, seeds and downloads help you keep an archive so you can reference past episodes, rerun the same challenge, or compare how different players approached the same list.

Optimization Tips

Use a curated pool for better balance

If results feel too chaotic, paste a custom pool. For example, create a list that excludes legendary Pokémon, includes only Pokémon available in your game version, or focuses on a particular environment. Curated pools keep randomness exciting while still producing playable outcomes.

A simple approach is to maintain a few “preset pools” in a notes app: a regional pool, a “no legendaries” pool, and a “favorites” pool. Paste the pool you want, generate, and you’re ready.

Pick a sensible count for your goal

Generating 6 unique Pokémon is ideal for a classic team. Generating 10–20 helps when you want a shortlist to choose from. Generating 24–60 is useful for draft pools, brackets, or audience voting. If you allow duplicates, consider generating more picks to offset repeats and keep the final list interesting.

Make seeds part of your rules

For community challenges, choose a consistent seed format such as “week-12” or “season-2-episode-5.” This makes it easy for participants to verify they used the same settings. Combine a seed with generation filtering and “no duplicates” to create a fair, repeatable challenge that stays fun across weeks.

Sort for readability when sharing

If you post large lists, sort by ID or name so people can quickly scan and recognize what is included. Random order is best for suspense, but sorted output is best for planning, drafting, and reference documents.

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