Welcome to Pokerogue and Pokerogue Dex , the “just one more run” Pokémon roguelite you can play in your browser. No install—just jump in and coach your way through randomized battles, shops, and gyms.

Step 1: Learn the feel

Movement: Arrow keys or WASD; Z confirms, X backs out.
Early routes are for scouting and stabilizing. Grab safe catches that cover your starter’s weaknesses.
Step 2: Build a plan

Decide how you’ll win: status stall, setup sweeps, weather abuse, or hazard chip.
Choose items that fuel your approach. Passive buffs stack; timed consumables clinch boss fights.
Step 3: Respect momentum

Don’t chase KOs if your switch gets punished. Pivot safely, scout abilities, and buy turns with status.
Heal proactively; arriving at a gym bruised is how runs end early.
Meet your secret weapon: Pokerogue Dex

The Dex acts like a knowledgeable teammate, showing enemy typing, resistances/immunities, abilities, and common moves.
It keeps you from blind-throwing coverage and helps you identify your cleanest win line each turn.
First-hour mistakes to avoid:

Tunnel vision on raw damage. Coverage and speed control matter more than max attack.
Overhoarding items. Spend to survive; living through the gym is the best economy.
Ignoring synergy. A middling mon can be an MVP if it completes your core.
Egg tickets and meta:

Beat leaders or optional challenges to earn tickets.
Hatch eggs to unlock new starters, species, or moves that broaden your strategy palette across future runs.
Embrace the loop: make a plan, adapt to drops, learn from losses. With Pokerogue Dex at your side, those “almost” runs turn into deep, confident pushes.