PokeRogue is taking the internet by storm, blending the endless replayability of a roguelike with the creature-collecting mechanics we all love. But if you treat this like a standard Pokémon game—grinding levels and spamming attacks—you will fail. To succeed in PokeRogue , you need to think like an economist and a general. This guide breaks down the economy of the game and how to use the PokeRogue Dex to build an unstoppable team.

The Economy of Survival

In PokeRogue, Money is Life. After every battle, you enter a shop.

• The Trap: Buying Potions and Revives constantly drains your funds.
• The Strategy: You need a "Carry" Pokémon with a move that heals itself (like Giga Drain or Drain Punch) or the "Pickup" ability (like Zigzagoon). This saves you money on items, which you can then save for permanent stat boosters like Zinc, Iron, or the elusive DNA Splicers.

Team Building: The "Carry" vs. The "Support"

You cannot split XP evenly among 6 Pokémon; you will be under-leveled.

1. The Carry: Pour all your resources into one or two main attackers. Use the Dex to find Pokémon with high Speed and Attack stats.
2. The Shiny/Support: Fill the rest of your slots with Shiny Pokémon (to upgrade shop loot rarity) or Pokémon with the "Pickup" ability. They don't need to fight; they just need to exist to help your economy.

Utilizing the PokeRogue Dex for Splicing

The DNA Splicers item allows you to fuse two Pokémon into one, combining their types, abilities, and moves. This is where the game gets crazy.

• Consult the Dex: Before fusing, look at the Dex to check the base stats of both parents. The fusion averages their stats. You want to fuse a high HP Pokémon with a high Defense Pokémon to create a tank, or combine two high Attackers.
• Ability Hunting: The Dex tells you what abilities are available. Imagine fusing a Pokémon with "Huge Power" (doubles attack) onto a legendary with high base stats. The Dex helps you find these broken combos.

PokeRogue is a game of resource allocation. Your money, your team slots, and your item choices are all resources to be managed. By using the PokeRogue Dex to identify the best abilities, fusion candidates, and healing moves, you can break the game's economy and build a monster team that can one-shot the final boss. Stop playing hard, start playing smart!