How to Play PokédlePlus

Last Updated: June 21, 2026

Welcome to PokédlePlus, the ultimate daily trivia and puzzle platform inspired by the Pokémon universe! In this detailed guide, you will learn the rules, scoring mechanics, and best strategies to master each of our five distinct game modes designed to test your knowledge about the franchise.

1. Classic Mode (Guess the Pokémon)

In Classic Mode, your goal is to discover the mystery Pokémon of the day in the fewest attempts possible. Each time you enter a Pokémon name, the table will show clues based on the specific features of your guessed Pokémon:

  • Green (Correct): The property matches the secret Pokémon of the day exactly.
  • Red (Incorrect): The property does not match at all. Another option must be tried.
  • Yellow (Partial Match - Types Only): Indicates that one of the two types partially matches the secret Pokémon's types. For example, if the secret Pokémon is Fire/Flying and your guess is Fire/Grass, the Type cell will be marked yellow because the Fire type matches.
  • Arrows ↑ or ↓ (for Generation, Height, and Weight): Show whether the corresponding property of the secret Pokémon is higher (↑) or lower (↓) than that of your guessed Pokémon.

2. Emoji Mode

In this fun game mode, you will be presented with a combination of emojis that represent the identity, appearance, type, or biology of a Pokémon. As you make guesses, clue cards (Habitat, Evolution, Biology, Unique Trait, and Types) will be unlocked progressively. Use your wits and franchise knowledge to guess who it is before running out of attempts.

3. Image Mode

In Image Mode, you will see the official artwork of the daily mystery Pokémon as a colorless silhouette (black silhouette), randomly rotated and heavily zoomed in. With each incorrect guess, the zoom will progressively decrease, revealing more of the silhouette. Correctly identify the Pokémon before running out of attempts!

4. Moves Mode

Are you a Pokémon competitive expert and familiar with its attacks? In Moves Mode, technical information about a move (such as elemental type, damage class like physical/special/status, accuracy, or power) will be revealed as you make incorrect guesses. Find out which attack is the secret move of the day!

5. Cries Mode (Sound)

Every Pokémon has a unique cry that has identified it since the first game generations. In Cries Mode, you can play the audio of the mystery Pokémon. Listen carefully, select your options, and guess the corresponding Pokémon. This is an infinite game mode where you have a 3-life system to proceed.

6. Stats Mode

Stats Mode is an interactive "Higher or Lower" style game. You will be shown two Pokémon and a specific stat to compare: Hit Points (HP), Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed, Base Stat Totals, or Pokédex Number. You must guess which of the two has the higher value in that category to keep scoring and beat your high score.

7. Tips and Winning Strategies

To improve your scores and keep your daily streaks in PokédlePlus, we recommend starting your guesses with Pokémon that have average stats (like common Generation 1 or 3 types). Use weight and height arrows to quickly narrow down options, and pay close attention to each creature's dual-type combinations to deduce the secret Pokémon.