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6 Things You Need to Know Before You Play Pokémon Auto Chess

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Welcome to Pokémon Auto Chess! This guide is designed for new players and covers everything you need to know to get started — from core rules and definitions, to economy, team-building, and expert tips. If you're ready to dive into this fast-paced, strategic autobattler, read on!

1. Core Gameplay Basics

Pokémon Auto Chess is an 8-player autobattler. Each round has two phases:

  • Shop Phase: Buy Pokémon, arrange your team.
  • Battle Phase: Your team fights automatically.

Key Mechanics

  • Star Levels: Three 1★ Pokémon = one 2★; three 2★ = one 3★.
  • Battle Resolution: All actions are automatic.
  • Damage: Lose a round = lose health. Last player standing wins.

Gold & Income

  • Base: +5 gold per round.
  • Interest: +1 gold for every 10 gold saved (max +5 at 50 gold).
  • Streaks: Win or lose 2+ rounds in a row to gain extra gold (up to +5).

Other Core Systems

  • Shop: 5 random Pokémon, reroll for 2 gold.
  • Leveling: Spend gold to gain XP and level up.
  • Gym/Portal Rounds: Special events at round 10/20 for powerful units.

2. Key Terms & Definitions

  • Pokémon Units: Pieces you collect and upgrade (1★ → 3★).
  • Synergy Tags: Traits like Knight, Mage, etc. Stack them for team bonuses.
  • Tiers/Rarity: Unit cost (1–5 gold) and chance to appear in the shop.
  • Items: Equip up to 3 per Pokémon. Items can combine into stronger ones.
  • Carousel: Shared draft round — choose a Pokémon with an item.
  • Portals: At round 10/20, pick powerful synergy-aligned units.
  • XP: Auto-gained each round or purchased (4 gold = 4 XP).
  • Rerolling: Refresh shop Pokémon for 2 gold.

3. Early-Game Strategy & Starter Picks

🔥 Charmander (Dragon/Knight Path)

  • Weak start, but evolves into powerful Charizard.
  • Aim for 4–6 Knights + Charizard.
  • Roll for Charizard at level 8.

💧 Squirtle (Goblin Path)

  • Strong early units = win-streak.
  • Units: Rogue (Tony), Mars, Ogre, Drow.
  • Transition to late-game comps around level 8–9.

🍃 Bulbasaur (Warrior Path)

  • Balanced start. Great front-line team.
  • Stack 6 Warriors + magic counter units.
  • Units: Slardar, Warlord, Lycan, Doom, Kunkka.

💡 Tips

  • Save gold early to hit 10+ for interest.
  • Win-streaking? Avoid early leveling.
  • Combine upgrades as soon as possible.

4. Key Systems: Economy, Leveling, Rerolls

💰 Gold Management

  • Base: +5 gold/round.
  • Interest: +1 per 10g saved (up to +5).
  • Streaks: +1–5 gold for consecutive wins/losses.

⚔️ Leveling

  • 4 gold = +4 XP.
  • Higher levels = more board slots and better units.
  • Typical goals:
    • Level 5–6 by round 9–10
    • Level 7–8 to stabilize your comp

🔄 Rerolling

  • 2 gold to refresh the shop.
  • Use when hunting key upgrades or comps.
  • Avoid rerolling too much early unless snowballing.

5. Common Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

  • ❌ Wasting Interest
    Spend down to 9 gold? That's 1 gold lost next round.

  • ❌ Forcing Weak Synergies
    Don’t hold 2 Goblins into round 12 if you're not going full Goblin.

  • ❌ Over-rolling Early
    Don’t chase 3★ at level 4. Economy is key.

  • ❌ Positioning Errors
    Tanks in front, ranged/casters in back. Versus Assassins? Use corner traps.

6. Pro Tips: Upgrades, Synergies, Positioning

  • ⭐ 3★ Units = Huge Power Spike
    Focus on tripling your carries before leveling to 9.

  • 🔗 Synergy Planning
    Focus on 2–3 main traits per game. Don’t spread too thin.

  • 🧠 Smart Positioning

    • Tanks: Front row
    • Carries: Backline
    • Versus AoE: Spread units
    • Versus Assassins: Corner defense

  • 🛠️ Item Optimization

    • Combine only when necessary.
    • Store unused items on bench fillers.
    • Learn recipes (e.g., Magicka Crystal → Refresher).

Final Advice

Experiment. Adapt. Scout opponents. Balance economy with upgrades. Pokémon Auto Chess rewards knowledge, patience, and adaptability.

Good luck, Trainer — we’ll see you on the battlefield!