What is Pokemon Battle Arena?
Pokemon Battle Arena, often called Pokemon Crater or PBA, is a free online Pokémon role-playing game that runs in your browser. You sign up, pick a starter from any generation, and build a collection of your own Pokémon to train and battle with.
It is a long-running community game with regular events: maps rotate in seasonal Pokémon, such as special Halloween and birthday Pokémon, and the team runs giveaways on its Discord. A separate Retro version keeps the classic style and the older accounts.
It is an unofficial fan game and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Creatures or Game Freak. You need a free account with a username, password, email and birthday before you can play.
Main Features
- Your own collection of Pokémon to catch, train and battle
- Starters from every generation, from Bulbasaur to Quaxly
- Online battles with other players in the browser
- Rotating event maps with limited-time Pokémon
- Trainer appearances to choose when you sign up
- A Retro edition with the classic look and old accounts
- Community events and giveaways on Discord
How to Get Started with Pokemon Battle Arena
- Open pokemonbattlearena.net and choose Register.
- Enter a username, password, email and birthday; the email and birthday are used to reset your password later.
- Pick your starter Pokémon and your trainer's look.
- Log in, explore the maps to find Pokémon and battle to train your team.
- Check the Updates box on the login page for the current event map.
Pokemon Battle Arena Pricing
Pokemon Battle Arena is free to play. You only need a free account to start.
Who Should Use It?
- Pokémon fans who want a game to come back to every day
- Players who grew up on browser Pokémon games and want the classic style
- Collectors who like chasing limited event Pokémon
- Anyone who wants a Pokémon RPG with no download
Pokemon Battle Arena Alternatives
- Pokemon Arena 2Da free real-time Pokémon arena game with no account
- PokeBonka free Pokémon survivor roguelite in the browser
- PokeDokua daily Pokémon trivia grid puzzle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pokemon Battle Arena free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser. You only need to create a free account.
Is Pokemon Battle Arena the same as Pokemon Crater?
Yes. The game calls itself Pokemon Crater Battle Arena, and players also shorten it to PBA.
Where is my old Pokemon Battle Arena account?
Older accounts moved to the Retro edition at retro.pokemonbattlearena.net, which keeps active accounts and the classic style.
Is Pokemon Battle Arena an official Pokémon game?
No. It is a fan game and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Creatures or Game Freak.