Pokemon Connections
What is Pokemon Connections?
Pokémon Connections is a free daily puzzle game that asks players to group 16 Pokémon into four hidden categories. A new puzzle appears every day at midnight UTC, drawing from all nine generations of Pokémon. It's a fan-made, unofficial game with optional Google sign-in for tracking progress.
Finally a puzzle that rewards real Pokédex knowledge—but those purple decoys are pure evil for completionists.
Perfect for a coffee break—no login needed, just jump in and group some Pokémon before the next train.
A daily puzzle that resets at midnight UTC means it's always game time somewhere on the planet.
How to play Pokemon Connections
Each daily puzzle presents 16 Pokémon, and your goal is to find four groups of four that share a common trait. You have unlimited attempts, and the groups are color-coded by difficulty, with purple being the trickiest and often containing decoys. You can also play an unlimited practice mode.
Tips & strategy
- Look for obvious evolutionary lines or type-based groupings first, as these are often the easiest to spot.
- Be wary of decoys — some Pokémon appear to fit multiple groups, so test combinations before committing.
- Use the color hints: yellow groups are easiest, purple hardest, so save tough ones for later.
- Keep your streak alive by solving daily puzzles, since consistency counts toward leaderboard rewards.
- Try unlimited mode to practice recognizing patterns without worrying about your daily result.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a new puzzle every day?
Yes, the Daily puzzle resets at midnight UTC and is the same for all players. Unlimited mode lets you practice as much as you like.
What do the four colors mean?
They show difficulty: yellow is the easiest group, then green, then blue, and purple is the trickiest — often with decoys.
How does the leaderboard work?
Classic wins count toward the Monday-to-Sunday weekly board. Streak and Level boards reward consistency and XP, and results are checked on the server.
Is this an official Pokémon or NYT game?
No. This is a free fan-made game, not affiliated with Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or The New York Times.
Is signing in required?
No, signing in is optional. If you use Google sign-in, only basic account info is used to keep progress across devices, and no advertising data is collected.
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