Short answer
PokéMerge is a free, unofficial Pokémon roguelike by Datte, played in the browser at poke-merge.xyz. Draft Pokémon, merge three of a kind, stack synergies and win turn-based battles through Kanto’s eight gyms. You can play as a guest; there is nothing to download.
PokéMerge’s domain was registered on 16 October 2026, and its privacy page was last updated on 20 October 2026, so it is brand new. The game is in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Its privacy page names Datte as the developer. We couldn’t find any press coverage yet.
How PokéMerge plays
- Draft: Pokémon come from a draft. Each one has a rarity and a Will Token cost that rises with rarity, and the rest of the draft is rerolled every time you pick.
- Merge: three Pokémon of the same species merge into one, raising its potential according to its rarity and base stats.
- Synergies: every Pokémon has a synergy, and several with the same synergy on your team unlock bonuses and abilities.
- Battles: classic turn-based Pokémon battles with moves and held items, mixed with these mechanics.
- Roguelike: every run starts from scratch, and if you fall you start over. Coins from each match buy Perks, upgrades that carry over between runs.
Game modes
| Mode | What it is |
|---|---|
| Adventure | Travel through Kanto gym by gym, choosing your path in every chapter |
| Arena | Round-based battles in a tournament format |
| Survival | Endless rounds that adapt to your team |
Players can also create challenges with their own rules, such as no held items, and share them by code.
Accounts and saves
- Guest: the full game, with progress saved in this browser.
- Account (email or Google): cloud saves, your perks on any device, a Pokédex and achievements.
- The privacy page says there are no ads, purchases or donations, and no third-party analytics or trackers.
Where its art and sound come from
The game’s credits say its animated and still sprites, cries and battle backgrounds come from Pokémon Showdown and PokémonDB, and its soundtrack from VGMTreasureChest. That is Pokémon music by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose and other Game Freak composers. Move animations come from the fan Gen 9 Move Animation Project, built on Pokémon Essentials, and some trainer sprites from fan artists. Whether AI was used anywhere, the site doesn’t say.
How to play
- Open the Play link above. It goes to poke-merge.xyz in a new tab.
- Choose Play now without an account, or sign in to keep your progress in the cloud.
- Pick a mode and start drafting.
The game has a phone layout, but we haven’t tested it on a phone.
Similar games
- Pokémon Battle Advanced: a free 3D fan remake of the start of Pokémon FireRed, also in the browser.
- PokéSurvivor and PokéBonk: Pokémon survivor-style games, more action than strategy.
Is it official, and will it stay up?
No. PokéMerge says it is a free, non-profit fan project, not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc. or The Pokémon Company. It uses sprites and music from the official games, and Pokémon fan games have been taken down before, so it could disappear at any time. We check poke-merge.xyz every day; if it goes, this page will say so.
FAQ
What is PokéMerge?
A free, unofficial Pokémon roguelike played in the browser at poke-merge.xyz, made by Datte. You draft Pokémon, merge three of the same species into a stronger one, build type synergies and fight turn-based battles through Kanto. If your run fails, you start over.
How does merging work in PokéMerge?
When you get three Pokémon of the same species, they merge into one with higher potential, depending on its rarity and base stats. Pokémon come from a draft where each pick costs Will Tokens, more for rarer Pokémon.
What game modes does PokéMerge have?
Three. Adventure goes through Kanto gym by gym with a choice of path in each chapter. Arena is a round-based tournament. Survival is endless rounds that adapt to your team. Players can also make and share challenges.
Do I need an account to play PokéMerge?
No. As a guest you get the full game and your progress stays in the browser. An account saves it in the cloud so you can use it on any device.
Is PokéMerge free and does it have ads?
Its privacy page says it is a non-profit fan project with no ads, no purchases and no donations, and no third-party analytics.
Is PokéMerge official?
No. It is an unofficial fan game, not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures or The Pokémon Company, and it could be taken down at any time.
Unofficial. This page is written by an independent directory. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Nintendo / The Pokémon Company or Datte (@__datte__) (PokéMerge's author). We do not host any files, and we never link to game files, ROMs or ISOs.
Sources
This page was last updated on Oct 21, 2026. A date after a source is the day we read it. Versions and steps follow the official project; if they differ, the official source wins.
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