1. Pick a pool
Choose a generation, the wider pool, or a challenge. Start small if you want to learn the field before managing more options.
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How to play
A step-by-step guide to building a team, changing positions, using challenges, saving a lineup, and playing the football modes.
Build
Open the builder, choose a generation or pool, select a slot, and pick a Pokémon. Select an occupied Pokémon to swap it or drag players around the field.
Scout
Use the scouting guide and the position wiki to understand what each role values. Compare candidates instead of selecting only by Pokédex fame.
Play and share
Start a challenge or open the Play hub to use your saved roster in BOWL and PRO. Save an image or copy a lineup link when you are ready to share it.
The complete first-time route
2. Fill the spine
Place a quarterback, running back, line, linebacker, and safety first. These choices make the remaining gaps easier to see.
3. Review the edges
Check receivers, cornerbacks, ends, and the return role. Speed and coverage are easy to overlook when the center looks strong.
Useful builder habits
Tap a filled slot when you want to replace a player. Drag players when you want to swap two positions. Change the formation when a role feels impossible to fill, and use scouting to compare candidates before committing. A saved lineup gives you a stable starting point for the next experiment.
When something goes wrong
- If a candidate disappears, check whether it is already used elsewhere in the lineup.
- If the field feels crowded, use the position labels and the formation control to focus on one group at a time.
- If a challenge roll looks poor, inspect the open positions before spending a reroll.
- If you want to start fresh, clear the lineup and rebuild from the same pool.
How to share a result
Save your lineup after the final change, use the share action to copy a lineup link, or take the roster into the Play hub. A shared lineup is most useful when you include the pool and formation so another player understands the choices behind it.
How-to-play FAQ
Can I learn without starting a challenge?
Yes. The regular builder is the easiest place to learn positions and formations. Start a challenge when you want the game to limit your choices.
Where do BOWL and PRO fit?
Open the Play hub after building. It keeps the lineup flow separate from the two playable football modes so you can choose your kickoff route.