PokeDoku

Picture a 3x3 grid where each square needs a Pokémon that fits both its row and its column, like a type and a generation. That is PokeDoku.

Tic tac toe for Pokémon fans

PokeDoku, from Doku Games, is a 3x3 grid where each row and each column has a rule, such as a type, a generation or a trait. Every square needs a Pokémon that fits both its row and its column, which is why people call it Pokémon tic tac toe.

Filling the hard squares

Do the tightest square first, the one where only a few Pokémon fit. Leave the easy squares for last.
Each Pokémon can only be used once, so do not spend a flexible one on an easy square.
Dual types are your friend. A Pokémon with two types can cover a type row and a type column at once.
Think about regional forms and evolutions. They often fit rules their base form does not.

Rare picks score better, so think past the most famous Pokemon.

Unlimited grids and your own categories

Today's Puzzle is the same for everyone. PokeDoku Unlimited gives you new grids any time and lets you set your own categories, which is great practice for the kinds of rules that keep tripping you up.

Before you start PokeDoku

Do the hardest squares first, while you still have every option in mind.
Dual type Pokémon are your best friends. One Pokémon can open several hard type pairs.
Pick less common Pokémon when you can. It makes your grid more unique than other players'.
Dual type Pokemon are your best friends. They fit two type rows or columns at once.

Playing PokeDoku step by step

Read the categories
Rows and columns each have a rule, such as a type, a generation or something like Legendary.
Pick a square
Choose a square and type a Pokémon that fits both its row and its column.
Make each pick count
Each pick counts once, so think before you lock in an answer.
Fill the grid
Try to fill all nine squares. Rare correct picks are the most impressive.