What Pokedoku is about?

Pokedoku is a traditional Sudoku game with quite complicating rules and characters from Pokémon universe but its classic gameplay is still stay unchanged. Instead of numbers, players place Pokémon according to their types in rows and columns in a 3x3 grid.

Challenge is simple – pick the right Pokémon in each square so that you meet all the requirements. Rarity-based Pokedoku There is one aspect, though, that really separates Pokedoku from any other variations alike: The scoring. Each correct solution has a percentage reflecting how often it has been chosen. The lower your cumulative score, the less common are your answers—introducing a strategy and competitive element to the game.

The Marvelous Gameplay

Pokedoku has a simple style of play that can be picked up immediately, but demonstrates a beautiful level of complexity once further explored. Users are able to tap any tile to see candidate information and then start typing the name of a Pokémon. Not sure of ones? there's a list of matching pokémon with pictures.

Careful planning is vital: Each Pokémon may only be used once in the whole grid. As a fun sidenote, most puzzle boxes have several valid solutions (this is not the case in the hardest level Mastep/Fan puzzles), which helps with frustration while still encouraging originality.

Another thing that is unique is that dual-type Pokémon can fulfill more than one of the requirements. Also, there are regional classifications that force you to use Pokémon from certain regions, and Mega Evolutions and Gigantamax are categorized along with their base forms.

How to play Pokedoku

Pokedoku has a similar layout and rules that are based on Sudoku, but it features Pokémon instead of numbers:

• What is a Grid: Fill in the 3x3 grid with each row and column having different conditions.
• Selecting Pokémon: Choose Pokémon that fulfill the requirements in the column and row.
• DRAGONITE! – You can only have one : Each pocket monster may only be used once in the grid.
• Apply Logic: Infer the best moves from options you have.
• Finish the Puzzle: Get all nine squares right and you’ll solve the mystery.
• Where to play: Good pokemon knowledge is essential as puzzles get harder and harder, not just relating to types, regions and moves…

Tips for Mastering Pokedoku

To help you get started with playing Pokedoku, here’s our list of sensible tips:

• Keep it Simple: For your first puzzles, stick to the simpler ones to get a feel.
• Scan for Matches When in Doubt: Before you start entering answers, look for obvious matches.
• Be Clever: The more best-in-class answers you give, the higher your score will be, so don’t go for the obvious ones.
• Concentrate on the constraints: You should take into consideration both the row and the column requirements.
• Practice Makes Perfect: As with everything else the more you play the better you get at reading patterns and planning ahead.