Spin a Name

Random Pokémon generator

This random Pokémon generator picks Pokémon names at random: choose how many and a generation if you like, then press Generate, or spin the wheel.

Your random Pokémon

    Pokémon wheel

    Pick a Pokémon

    Or click the wheel, or press Ctrl + Enter (⌘ + Enter on a Mac).

    Quick lists:
    12 entries

    Up to 1,000 entries. Add an entry twice to double its chance.

    Colours

    The wheel picked

    About this list: Names from PokeAPI (pokeapi.co) species list, fetched 6 Oct 2026. Names only; no images. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo, Game Freak and The Pokémon Company; this site is not affiliated.

    How to use the Pokémon generator

    1. Type how many Pokémon you want, from 1 to 50.
    2. Choose a generation, from Gen 1 to Gen 9, or leave it on "Any" for all 1,025.
    3. If you like, choose a first letter under "Starts with".
    4. Press Generate. Each name shows its generation next to it.

    Press Copy list to paste the names into a chat or a note. Press "Spin these on the wheel" to let the wheel choose one of them, which is more fun when friends are watching.

    Ideas for random Pokémon

    • Random team challenge: generate six Pokémon and play through a game using only that team.
    • One generation only: pick a generation for an extra twist, such as a team made only of Gen 3 Pokémon.
    • Drawing game: generate one name and draw it from memory in two minutes, then compare drawings with friends.
    • Guess who: one player generates a secret Pokémon and the others ask yes or no questions until they guess it.
    • Trivia night: spin the wheel and ask the person it lands on to name the Pokémon's type.

    Generations

    The generator sorts every Pokémon into the generation it first appeared in. Generation 1 holds the first 151, from Bulbasaur to Mew. The newest generation on the list, Generation 9, ends with Pecharunt. The Generation filter and the Gen quick lists on the wheel use the same grouping.

    A whole generation is too many names to read on the wheel, so the slices hide their labels. The picked Pokémon still shows in large text in the pop-up. For a wheel you can read, generate six to twelve names and put those on the wheel.

    Names only, made by fans

    This page lists names and nothing else. There are no pictures, sprites, logos or official fonts, and no game text. Spin a Name is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and the Pokémon names are trademarks of their owners. Where the list of names comes from is shown under the wheel.

    Fair picks

    Every Pokémon has the same chance, whether it is famous or one most people have forgotten. The picks come from your browser’s secure random numbers, so nothing is weighted toward popular choices. Each list has no repeats, but two lists in a row can share a name. If you want a new set, press Generate again.

    Want animals from the real world instead? Try the random animal generator.

    Questions people ask

    How many Pokémon are in the generator?

    1,025, from Generation 1 to Generation 9. Every one has the same chance of being picked.

    Can I pick from just one generation?

    Yes. Choose a generation under "Generation" and press Generate. On the wheel, the Gen 1 to Gen 9 quick lists load one generation each.

    Can I make a random team of six?

    Yes. Type 6 in "How many" and press Generate. You get six different Pokémon, with no repeats.

    Why are there no pictures?

    This is a fan-made tool, so it shows names only. It has no images, sprites or logos, and it does not use the official font.

    Is this an official Pokémon site?

    No. Spin a Name is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak or The Pokémon Company, and they do not endorse it. Pokémon names are their trademarks.

    Does the generator include forms, like regional forms?

    No. Each Pokémon appears once, under its main name. If you want a form on the wheel, type it into the entry box yourself.

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