How to play Who's That Pokémon
- Pick a level. Easy shows the Pokémon in full colour with four names to choose from (the default). Normal is the classic black silhouette with four choices. Hard, Expert and Final Boss have you type the answer, getting steadily tougher.
- Look at the clue. Most levels show a silhouette (or a full-colour picture on Easy). Final Boss shows nothing at all and plays only the Pokémon's cry.
- Answer it. Click the right name on Easy and Normal, or type it on Hard, Expert and Final Boss. A wrong answer is marked incorrect right away.
- Build a streak. Every correct answer in a row adds to your streak, and pressing "I don't know" reveals the answer and resets it. Your best streak, correct count and accuracy are all tracked.
- Choose the generations. Toggle the numbered buttons to include only the generations you want, from Kanto (1) to Paldea (9).
Difficulty levels explained
There are five levels. Every one uses the same generation filters; what changes is how much help you get:
- Easy shows the Pokémon in full colour and gives you four names to pick from. The gentlest way in, great for kids.
- Normal is the classic black silhouette with four names to choose from.
- Hard hides the choices: type the name yourself, with forgiving spelling that accepts small typos and an autocomplete list to help.
- Expert is a silhouette where you type the exact name, with no multiple choice and no autocomplete.
- Final Boss removes the picture entirely. You only hear the Pokémon's cry and must name it from sound alone. For true Pokémon masters.
Whichever level you play, a wrong answer is marked incorrect straight away and the correct Pokémon is revealed, so you always learn the answer.
What is "Who's That Pokémon?"
Who's That Pokémon is the eyecatch segment that has aired in the Pokémon anime since 1997. Right before the commercial break, a Pokémon's silhouette flashes on screen and the narrator asks you to guess it from its shadow, with the answer revealed when the show returns. This free online version turns that moment into a full silhouette quiz: guess the Pokémon from its outline, choose a difficulty level, filter by generation, and play through every Pokémon from Kanto to Paldea.
Tips for guessing Pokémon silhouettes
- Read the body shape. Bipedal, four-legged, serpentine or blob shapes narrow it down fast.
- Check the extremities. Tails, wings, ears, fins and horns are the biggest giveaways in a shadow.
- Use size cues. A tiny round shape is likely a first-stage or baby Pokémon; a hulking outline is usually a final evolution or legendary.
- Lean on your generation. If you grew up with Kanto or Sinnoh, set that difficulty and warm up before going all-in.
More games and generators
- Favorite Pokémon Picker to crown your all-time favourite in a bracket.
- Pokémon Name Generator for real names and invented nicknames.
- Random Pokémon Generator, the full tool covering all 1,025 Pokémon.
Learn more
- Bulbapedia: Who's That Pokémon?, the history of the anime segment.
- Serebii.net Pokédex for every Pokémon's artwork and details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Who's That Pokémon?
A random Pokémon appears as a silhouette (or in colour on Easy, or as a cry on Final Boss) and you name it. On Easy and Normal you pick from four names; on Hard, Expert and Final Boss you type it. A wrong answer is marked incorrect and, on typing levels, you can try again. Guess right to extend your streak, or press "I don't know" to reveal the answer. Your streak, best streak, correct count and accuracy are tracked.
What are the difficulty levels?
There are five. Easy shows the Pokémon in full colour with four names to choose from. Normal is the classic black silhouette with four choices. Hard has you type the name with forgiving spelling and autocomplete. Expert requires the exact name with no autocomplete. Final Boss removes the picture entirely and plays only the Pokémon's cry, so you name it from sound. Easy is the default.
What is Final Boss mode?
Final Boss is the hardest level. Instead of a picture, it plays the Pokémon's in-game cry and you have to type the name from the sound alone. Press "Play cry again" to hear it as many times as you like. It is the ultimate test of Pokémon knowledge.
Is there a free Who's That Pokémon quiz online?
Yes. This is a free Who's That Pokémon quiz that runs right in your browser with no signup or download. It covers all 1,025 Pokémon, tracks your streak and accuracy, and lets you pick a difficulty level and filter by generation.
What is the hardest Pokémon to guess from its silhouette?
Round, blob-shaped and look-alike Pokémon are the trickiest, such as Voltorb (easily mistaken for a Poké Ball), Ditto, Solosis, Koffing and the various pink puffballs like Jigglypuff and Igglybuff. Playing on Hard with every generation switched on is the ultimate silhouette test.
What is Who's That Pokémon?
It is the silhouette guessing segment from the Pokémon anime that has aired since 1997. A Pokémon's shadow is shown before the ad break and revealed afterwards. This game recreates it with all 1,025 Pokémon.
How many Pokémon can appear in the game?
All 1,025 Pokémon from Generation 1 through Generation 9 can appear. Set the difficulty to a single generation to narrow the pool to that region's Pokémon.
Can I choose which generations appear?
Yes. Toggle the numbered generation buttons (1 to 9) to include or exclude any generations, so you can play with all 1,025 Pokémon or focus on just the regions you know, from Kanto to Paldea.
Does my streak get saved?
Your current streak resets when you miss, but your best streak is saved in your browser on this device, so you can try to beat it next time.
Can I use forgiving spelling?
Yes. On the Hard and Final Boss levels a small typo, like a missing letter or a swapped pair, still counts as correct, which is handy for tricky names. The Expert level requires the exact spelling with no autocomplete.
Is this the same as the anime segment?
It is inspired by the anime eyecatch. Instead of a single reveal it lets you type your guess, keeps score across rounds, and lets you filter the Pokémon by generation.