Pokémon Fight FAQ

Getting started

What is Pokémon Fight?

Pokémon Fight is a fan-made 3D Pokémon action RPG that runs in your web browser. In Story Mode you journey through a 3D Kanto and the Orange Islands, catch wild Pokémon and battle trainers in real time; in Battle Mode you build a team from all 152 Pokémon and fight the game’s trainers or a friend.

Is Pokémon Fight free?

Yes. It is a non-commercial fan project with nothing to buy.

Do I need an emulator?

No. Pokémon Fight is a new 3D game built for the browser, not an emulated Game Boy or DS game, so there is no ROM or emulator. See playing on PC.

Do I need to download anything?

No. The game runs in the browser tab and loads its 3D world as you play. See the browser guide for what you need.

How do I start playing?

Open pokemonfight.com/game, choose Story Mode or Battle Mode, and sign in with Google when asked. In Story Mode, choose New Game, create your trainer and name your rival. The beginner’s guide walks through the first hour.

Why do I need to sign in with Google?

Your progress is stored online with your account rather than in the browser, so both modes need a sign-in. That is also what lets you continue on another device.

Is this an official Pokémon game?

No. Pokémon Fight is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company.

Story Mode

Which starter Pokémon can I choose?

Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle or Pikachu, from Professor Oak’s table in Pallet Town. Your rival takes the starter that beats yours, or Oak’s Eevee if you take Pikachu.

Which regions can I explore?

Kanto, with its eight Gyms, the Elite Four and the Champion, and the Orange Islands, with four Orange League Gyms and Drake. The 3D game guide describes the world.

Which Pokémon are in the game?

The original 151 plus Chikorita: 152 in all, each with its own 3D model. Browse them in the Pokédex.

How do I catch Pokémon?

Weaken a wild Pokémon in battle, then press C (or tap the Poké Ball) to throw a ball straight at it. Sleep or freeze doubles your chance. The monster-catching guide covers balls, habitats and rarity.

What does it take to become Pokémon Master?

Winning the Kanto Champion’s title, winning the Orange League, and catching all 152 species.

Is there day and night?

Yes. A day lasts 48 real minutes and night runs from 19:00 to 05:00. Some Pokémon, such as Gastly and Haunter, appear only at night, and inns in every town with a Pokémon Center let you sleep until morning or nightfall.

Can I breed Pokémon?

Yes. The Day Care on Route 5 breeds Pokémon you leave there.

Battles and Battle Mode

Are battles turn-based?

No. Battles are real time: you steer your Pokémon, attack, dodge, guard and use moves that cost SP and have cooldowns. See the real-time battle guide.

What is Battle Mode?

A battle simulator separate from the story: draft any of the 152 at any level, choose their moves and held items, then fight any of the game’s trainers on the stage you pick. See the Battle Mode guide.

Can I battle my friends?

Yes. In Battle Mode, choose Human Trainer to make an invite link for a friend. You draft teams in turns and fight at level 50 with no items. See Pokémon battles online with a friend.

Is Pokémon Fight an MMO?

No. Story Mode is single-player. Battle Mode adds one-on-one online battles with a friend you invite.

Does Battle Mode change my Story save?

No. Battle Mode never writes to your Story save.

Saves and devices

Where is my progress saved?

Online, with your Google account. Each account has an Autosave and three save slots, and refreshing the tab during Story Mode takes you straight back into your journey.

Can I play on my phone or tablet?

Yes, in landscape, with touch controls for exploring, catching and battling. See playing on your phone.

Which browsers does it work in?

A current browser with WebGL graphics. Pokémon Fight is developed in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and the game picks its graphics settings for your device on its own.

How do I sign out?

Open your profile picture in the corner of the game’s title screen and choose Sign out.

What data does Pokémon Fight keep about me?

Your Google name, email and profile picture, your saves and multiplayer results, and analytics with recordings of your play sessions. The privacy policy explains each, and how to ask for your data to be deleted.