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Knowledge is power in roguelikes, and the Pokerogue and Pokerogue Dex is your power-up. Think of it as your run-time encyclopedia and long-term memory.

What to Track
Encounter Scouting: Which biomes spawn the roles you’re missing? Keep a shortlist of must-grab upgrades.
Evolution Breakpoints: Levels, items, or conditions you’ll need soon—plan purchases and routes accordingly.
Move Timings: If your core sweeper learns its signature move 2 levels from now, avoid elites until then.
Coverage Gaps: Dex notes reveal types you can’t handle yet—patch those holes via shops or captures.
Using the Dex Mid-Run
Pre-Fight Prep: Peek at likely sets or threats you’ve logged; equip items accordingly.
Wishlist Mode: Tag Pokémon that complete your synergy (weather setter, hazard removal, speed control).
Note-taking: Jot down scary cores you faced and the lines that beat them. That insight compounds across runs.
Long-Term Mastery
Pattern Recognition: Over time you’ll learn which biomes feed which archetypes (rain offense, sand balance, Trick Room).
Efficient Shopping: The Dex helps you skip “nice-to-have” buys for “win-the-run” buys tied to your roster.
Pro tip: Treat the Dex like a co-pilot. Before risky nodes, ask: what are my two worst matchups—and which Dex-backed adjustments (item, lead, switch pattern) mitigate them?