Master store item selection in Pokerouge Classic Mode. Learn about map usage, gold management, enhancement items, and strategic shopping tips for optimal gameplay.

Understanding the Shop System

The shop in Pokerouge appears after certain floors and offers various items for purchase using gold collected during your run.

Gold Management Tips

Early Game (Floors 1-50)

  • Save gold for essential items
  • Skip cosmetic purchases
  • Invest in healing items sparingly

Mid Game (Floors 50-150)

  • Begin purchasing power items
  • Consider team-specific upgrades
  • Don’t hoard too much gold

Late Game (150+)

  • Spend liberally on top-tier items
  • Prioritize run-saving items
  • Gold has diminishing value

Best Items to Buy

Always Buy

  1. Rare Candy: Instant level up
  2. Max Revive: Full team recovery
  3. TMs: For key moves

Situational Buys

  • Type-boosting items for your team
  • Status heal items before boss floors
  • Held items that match your strategy

Skip These

  • Overpriced basic items
  • Items that don’t fit your build
  • Duplicate held items (usually)

Shop Refresh Mechanics

The shop inventory refreshes:

  • Every 10 floors
  • After boss battles
  • When using a Shop Refresh item

Pro Tips

  1. Check shop before making evolution decisions
  2. Keep 1000g reserve for emergencies
  3. Learn the item pool to predict offerings