Don't Be a Rookie: 3 PokeRogue? Myths the Dex Will Help You Bust

The Pokerogue community is full of advice, but some of it is outdated, situational, or just plain wrong. Many new players cling to these myths, leading to frustrating losses and a misunderstanding of the game's depth. It's time to bust some myths, using the game's ultimate source of truth: the Pokerogue Dex .

Myth #1: "You should only use Pokémon with high Attack or Special Attack."
This is the "glass cannon" fallacy. New players look at the Dex, sort by Attack, and assume anything below 100 is useless. This is a massive mistake. Pokerogue is a marathon, not a sprint. A Pokémon's value is not just in its offensive stats. Look at Umbreon in the Dex. Its offensive stats are laughable. But look at its defenses—they are colossal. Its access to moves like Toxic, Wish, and Protect allows it to stall out threats that would one-shot your fragile sweeper. A good team has both a sword and a shield. The Dex proves that defensive Pokémon (the "shields") are just as critical.

Myth #2: "Legendaries are always the best choice."
Seeing that red "Legendary" tag in your party feels amazing. But are they always the right choice for your team? Let's bust this. Open the Dex and compare, say, a legendary like Articuno to a regular Pokémon like Pelipper. Articuno is strong, but it has a crippling 4x weakness to Rock. Now look at Pelipper. With the Drizzle ability, it sets up rain for free, boosting the power of its own Water moves and its teammates'. It has a better defensive typing and access to U-turn for pivoting. Often, a well-chosen "regular" Pokémon with the right ability and movepool provides far more synergy and utility than a slapped-on legendary. Don't be blinded by the shiny tag; consult the Dex for true utility.

Myth #3: "You need to fill your Dex to get good."
Many players get obsessed with catching one of everything, thinking a full Dex is the goal. This is "Collection Mode," not "Winning Mode." While filling the Dex unlocks more starters and is a fun goal, it doesn't directly help you win a run. In fact, it can be a detriment. Wasting resources (Poké Balls, time, and party slots) on weak Pokémon just for a Dex entry can leave you unprepared for a tough boss battle. Your focus during a run should be on building the strongest possible team of six, not the largest possible collection. Use the Dex to identify the strong Pokémon you need, not just the ones you're missing.