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Pokémon Showdown

Build or choose a team and battle other players in a free online Pokémon battle simulator. It runs on an external host; gameplay and terms follow that page.

Privacy before play: The host says cookies store login/preferences; Google Analytics, Google AdSense and Playwire provide analytics or ads. IP/cookie data may be used for bans, and chat, battle and private-message logs may be retained. Review the official policy before joining chat or battles. Read privacy policy for Pokémon Showdown

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Opens on: Pokémon Showdown fan battle simulator. New tab; host requirements apply.

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Pokémon Showdown — Original Denny Games title-card artwork for Pokémon Showdown; not an official game screenshot.

How to play

  1. Choose a battle format, bring a legal team and defeat the opposing team with careful move and switch choices.
  2. The official host presents online battles and team-building tools. The server code is MIT licensed, but the simulator's client, media and Pokémon-related content have separate rights; the service is unofficial and fan-made.
  3. Use the external host's game menu for detailed rules and any restart or save options.

Make your move

  • Use the pointer and keyboard to choose a format, manage a team and select battle actions. Confirm the current controls in the host's instructions.
  • Check the host's Help or Controls guide for every key and touch action.
  • Denny Games has not verified a complete external game session or device compatibility.

A small head start

  • Read the format rules and privacy policy before entering a public battle or chat room.
  • Read the host's controls and rules before starting a longer run.

Compatibility notes

The official simulator's home and Battle prompt loaded at 390×844 and 810×1080 without horizontal overflow. This is a fan-made, unofficial simulator; we did not build a team, join a battle or test physical-device play.

Denny Games has not verified this external build's gameplay, browser compatibility, controls or save behavior. Check the host's current requirements.

Play style: Check host controls. This game runs on an independent host or browser build. Denny Games does not manage its account, session or saves; see the notes above for how this build handles them.

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Credits & source

Pokémon Showdown contributors · The Pokémon Showdown server repository publishes MIT-licensed code. That does not license all client code, artwork, names or Pokémon-related content hosted by the service. This fan-made simulator is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Game Freak or The Pokémon Company; Denny Games links out and copies no game material.. · Server code license (MIT) · Official simulator source repository · External browser host: Pokémon Showdown fan battle simulator

Updated: 2026-10-17. Free to play. Pages may contain disclosed affiliate links; Google ads are inactive.

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