Pikachu sprite — the Daily Red Pokémon logo

How to Play Daily Red Pokémon

Daily Red is a daily challenge battle. Like Wordle, everyone faces the same lineup on the same date, and you get one recorded attempt per day.

  1. 1

    Read today's team

    Open the daily battle to see your six Pokémon. Tap one to inspect its moves, ability, item and stats. Inspecting a Pokémon also selects it as your lead.

  2. 2

    Start the recorded attempt

    Press Start Daily Battle. Your attempt is reserved for the day and is recorded when you win or concede.

  3. 3

    Command each turn

    Pick a move or switch. Use Skip to jump past the animation. Turn order, type effectiveness and abilities all apply.

  4. 4

    Come back tomorrow

    A new team unlocks at 00:00 UTC in your local timezone. Your record, streaks and unfinished battles are stored in this browser.

Keyboard shortcuts

1–4

Pick the matching move

Arrow keys

Move between options

Enter

Confirm the selection

Esc

Close a panel or go back