From Wave 1 to 200: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough of PokeRogue

So, you keep dying at Wave 145? Or maybe the final boss at Wave 200 keeps wiping your team? You are not alone. PokeRogue is designed to be difficult. It challenges your knowledge of type matchups and long-term planning. To beat Classic Mode, you need a roadmap. Today, we are walking through the phases of a run and how the PokeRogue Dex guides you through each one.

Phase 1: The Early Game (Waves 1-50)

• Objective: Set up your economy.
• Strategy: Catch a Pokémon with the Pickup ability immediately (check the Dex for locations of Meowth or Zigzagoon). Pickup gives you free berries and items after battle. Focus on leveling one main starter.
• Dex Tip: Check your starter's IVs. If they have low speed, you might need X Speed items for the first Rival fight at Wave 8 and 25.

Phase 2: The Mid-Game (Waves 51-150)

• Objective: Coverage and Biome Routing.
• Strategy: By now, you need answers for Steel, Fairy, and Dragon types.
• Dex Tip: Use the Biome map on the Dex. If you lack a Fairy counter, steer your path toward the "Factory" or "Laboratory" biomes where Steel types spawn. Also, watch out for the Wave 95 and 145 Rival battles—these are run-killers. The Dex lists Rayquaza's moveset (which the Rival usually has); knowing if it has "Outrage" or "Extreme Speed" changes how you switch.

Phase 3: The End Game (Waves 151-200)

• Objective: The Elite Four and The End.
• Strategy: You will face a random Elite Four and Champion.
• Dex Tip: The final boss (Eternatus) has a specific mechanic where it steals your items. Do not stack all your buffs on one Pokémon unless you have a plan. The Dex explains the "Eternamax" phase perfectly. You need moves that do percentage damage (like Salt Cure, Leech Seed, or Curse) to whittle down its massive health bar.

Beating PokeRogue isn't just about having high-level Pokémon; it's about preparation. Every wave is a test, and the final boss is the final exam. If you use the PokeRogue Dex to study the answers—biome routes, boss movesets, and evolution triggers—you will eventually claim your victory. Dust yourself off, start a new run, and conquer the tower!