LinkedIn Pinpoint #806 Hints & Answer: Gloom & Ditto
LinkedIn Pinpoint #806 for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 starts with “Gloom” and “Ditto”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
All five characters belong to the original group of 151 Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Gloom
- Clue 2Ditto
- Clue 3Squirtle
- Clue 4Charizard
- Clue 5Pikachu
Why this answer fits
Pikachu and Charizard make Pokémon obvious. Squirtle narrows it to the original Kanto roster, and both Ditto and Gloom also carry Generation I Pokédex numbers.
Quick wink: We caught the category without throwing a single Poké Ball. Professor Oak is cautiously impressed.
How to find the connection
- Pikachu and Charizard identify the Pokémon franchise immediately.
- Squirtle is one of the original Kanto starters, suggesting Generation I rather than Pokémon from any era.
- Ditto and Gloom both debuted among the first 151, confirming the generation-specific answer.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Gloom | Gloom is a Generation I Grass/Poison Pokémon and the evolved form of Oddish. |
| Ditto | Ditto is the original transforming Pokémon, numbered 132 in the National Pokédex. |
| Squirtle | Squirtle is the Water-type Kanto starter introduced in the first games. |
| Charizard | Charizard is the final Fire/Flying evolution of the original starter Charmander. |
| Pikachu | Pikachu debuted in Generation I and became the franchise mascot. |
Questions about Pinpoint #806
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Gloom” and “Ditto”. The complete five-clue list is above.
Where is the category answer?
Open “Reveal answer & analysis” above to see the category and a separate explanation for each clue.
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