Random Pokémon Number Generator
Roll a random Pokédex number from 1 to 1025 and reveal which Pokémon it is — see its full card, then copy it to Showdown. Free fan-made tool.
Welcome Trainer!
Your random Pokédex Number is…
#227
Skarmory
Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly
Generating set…
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Why roll a random Pokédex number?
One number between 1 and 1025, one Pokémon attached to it. The dex number roll is the purest lottery on the site — no filters, no themes, just the whole history of the franchise in a single draw.
Ways to play
Dex roulette
Roll a number and that's your next encounter, teammate or drawing subject — whatever the dex says.
Guess before reveal
Call the Pokémon from the number alone before you look — dex-order memory is a real skill.
Nuzlocke picker
Use the rolled number modulo the local dex to pick encounters fairly — the dice can't be bribed.
Party game
Highest number wins the round — simplest game on the site, loudest arguments.
Set your rules before you roll
Decide what the number means before you roll: national dex, or mapped onto a game's regional dex? Different games, different fates.
One roll per decision is the honest format — re-rolling until you hit a favourite is just picking with extra steps.
Forms share dex numbers, so agree how you handle them before the roll, not after.
A sample roll
#387. Someone at the table yells Turtwig before the card even loads — and for once they're right. One Sinnoh run, freshly destined. The dex giveth.
More number games?
Try the BST generator or nickname generator — numbers, names and stats all tell different stories.
FAQ
What is the Pokédex number generator?
Every roll picks a National Pokédex number and shows you the species behind it — from #001 Bulbasaur to #1025 and beyond. No categories, no filters, just the dex.
Can I go straight to a specific number?
The roll is random, but the share link carries the exact number — open it and anyone sees the same Pokémon.
Which dex is used?
The full National Pokédex across all nine generations, with official artwork and stats for every species.
What can I use it for?
Dex completion checklists, nuzlocke encounter tables, drawing prompts — or just to discover species you've never looked at twice.