Let me be honest. My first 15 PokeRogue runs were disasters. I picked random Pokémon because they looked cool. I hoarded items I didn't need. I got absolutely stomped by a Gym Leader and rage-quit. Then I realized something: I was playing against the game instead of with the game. Pokerogue and Pokerogue Dex isn't trying to frustrate you. It's trying to teach you. Once I stopped fighting the randomization and started embracing the strategy, everything clicked. If you're where I was—confused, frustrated, convinced you're bad at this game—this guide is for you.