Some Tips for Store Items
Master store item selection in Pokerouge Classic Mode - essential strategies for map usage, gold management, and strategic shopping
Understanding Store Item Strategy
Classic Mode in Pokerouge has different item requirements compared to Endless Mode. While the demand for items isn't as high, strategic item selection is crucial for success. Here are some essential tips that can make or break your Classic Mode run.
Key Points:
- •Map is the ultimate Classic Mode exclusive item
- •Gold management is critical for survival
- •Enhancement items should be used strategically
- •Perfume requires careful team assessment
- •Item priority differs from Endless Mode
Map Usage - The Ultimate Classic Mode Item
Why Map is Essential
The Map is the only true god-tier item in Classic Mode. If you see it, you must take it! This Classic Mode exclusive item allows you to choose your own route, making your journey much more efficient than letting the AI wander aimlessly.
Classic Mode Exclusive:
This item is only available in Classic Mode and cannot be found in Endless Mode, making it incredibly valuable.
Exclusive Item
Strategic Route Planning
With the Map, you can plan your route to target specific Pokémon you need for your team composition. This strategic approach is far more efficient than random encounters.
Targeted Encounters
Choose routes that lead to Pokémon that complement your team or fill specific roles you need.
Legendary Encounters
Classic Mode has a chance to encounter legendary Pokémon. With proper route planning, you can increase your chances of finding specific legendaries (like Yveltal).
Gold Management - Spend Wisely
Critical Warning
Never spend gold carelessly in the early game! This is extremely important and can determine whether you survive the later stages.
Early Game Strategy
In the early stages, focus on catching expendable Pokémon that you can sacrifice to NPCs to preserve your main team's health.
- •Use expendable Pokémon as shields against NPCs
- •Maximize preservation of main team HP
- •Collect small gold nuggets - every bit counts
- •Avoid unnecessary purchases in early floors
Healing Strategy
Prioritize using free healing items that appear each turn. Only spend gold on healing when absolutely necessary or when there are excellent items available.
Free healing items should be your primary source of recovery!
Consequences of Poor Gold Management
Spending too much gold early can leave you without funds for revival items in the mid to late game.
Common Failure Point:
Many Classic Mode runs fail due to poverty - running out of gold for essential revival items when facing tough opponents.
Enhancement Items - Strategic Usage
When to Use Enhancement Items
Enhancement items should only be used at critical junctures. Don't waste them on minor encounters or when your team is already strong enough.
Key Battle Points
- • Early game rival at Floor 35
- • Late game rivals at Floors 154 and 195
- • Final boss Eternatus at Floor 200
- • Gym Leader/Champion floors (180-190) if struggling
Additional Considerations
If you're struggling with Gym Leader or Champion floors (180-190), consider using enhancement items there as well.
Choosing the Right Enhancements
Select enhancements based on your team's weaknesses. Analyze what your team lacks and prioritize accordingly.
| Team Weakness | Enhancement Priority | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Low Speed | Speed Enhancement | Prioritize speed boosts to outspeed opponents |
| Low Attack Power | Attack Enhancement | Focus on attack boosts for better damage output |
| Low Accuracy Moves | Accuracy Enhancement | Improve accuracy for unreliable but powerful moves |
| Low Defense | Defense Enhancement | Boost defensive stats for better survivability |
Perfume Strategy - Double Battle Considerations
Important Considerations
While Perfume increases experience gain in double battles, you must carefully assess your team's strength before choosing double battles.
Benefits of Perfume
Perfume provides increased experience gain in double battles, allowing your Pokémon to level up faster.
Double battles = More experience points!
Risks of Double Battles
If your team isn't strong enough, double battles can be suicidal. Don't risk your entire run for a small experience bonus.
Weak teams should avoid double battles at all costs!
Making the Right Decision
Only choose double battles if your team is strong enough to handle them. The experience bonus isn't worth losing your entire run.
Other Items
Item Priority
Other item priorities may not differ much from Endless Mode, but Classic Mode has difficulty generating large quantities of high-rarity items.
Limited High-Rarity Items:
Classic Mode's item generation is more limited compared to Endless Mode, so prioritize essential items over luxury ones.
Mastering Classic Mode
With these strategies, completing Classic Mode should become much more manageable. After completing Classic Mode multiple times, you'll have built up a solid foundation of gacha vouchers and be ready to move on to Endless Mode farming.
Next Steps:
Once you've mastered Classic Mode and accumulated enough gacha vouchers, you can progress to the next stage of farming in Endless Mode for even better rewards.
Quick Tips Summary
Always Take the Map
The Map is Classic Mode's most valuable item. Never pass it up if you see it in the store.
Manage Gold Carefully
Save gold for revival items. Don't spend unnecessarily in the early game when free healing is available.
Use Enhancements Strategically
Save enhancement items for key battles like rivals and the final boss, not random encounters.
Assess Team Strength
Only use Perfume for double battles if your team is strong enough to handle the increased difficulty.
Plan Your Route
Use the Map to target specific Pokémon and legendary encounters for optimal team building.
Protect Your Main Team
Use expendable Pokémon as shields to preserve your main team's health throughout the run.
Community Discussion
Share Your Store Item Strategies
ClassicModeMaster
2024-01-16
This guide is absolutely essential! I never realized how important the Map was until I read this. The gold management tips saved my run - I was spending too much early and running out of revival items later.
MapHunter
2024-01-15
The Map section is spot on! I've been prioritizing other items over the Map, but after following this guide, I can see why it's the ultimate Classic Mode item. Route planning makes such a difference!
GoldSaver
2024-01-14
The gold management advice is gold itself! Pun intended. I used to spend freely in early floors, but now I save everything for revival items. My success rate has improved dramatically.
EnhancementExpert
2024-01-13
The enhancement item strategy is brilliant. I was using them randomly before, but now I save them for key battles like rivals and Eternatus. Much more effective approach!
PerfumeUser
2024-01-12
Great advice on Perfume usage! I learned the hard way that double battles can be dangerous with weak teams. The experience bonus isn't worth losing your entire run.