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PokéClicker saves your progress automatically in the browser, and the Start Menu gives you manual controls to export a save, import an existing save, and enter codes. The exact buttons you'll see are New Save, Import Save, Save, and Enter Code. If you want to move progress between browsers or devices, use the export/import pair rather than trying to copy anything by hand.

Where the save controls live

Everything relevant sits in the Start Menu, which is the panel that opens with the game's main navigation (Pokédex, Items, Gems, Profile, Badge Case, Save / Enter Code, Settings, Events, Statistics, Achievements, Log Book, Damage Calculator, Challenge Modes, Changelog, FAQ, Credits, External Links, Report a bug).

The save-related entries in that list are:

• Save — writes your current progress.
• Enter Code — accepts a code to apply something to your save.
• New Save — starts fresh.
• Import Save — loads a save you already have.

Because these are grouped under one "Save / Enter Code" area, treat it as the single place to look whenever you need to back up, restore, or transfer progress.

Automatic saving vs. manual saving

The game tracks your state continuously as you play — catches, items, achievements, statistics, and so on all update live. The Save action exists so you can force a write at a moment you choose, for example right before closing the tab or before doing something risky like a Challenge Mode run.

A practical routine:

1. Play normally; progress is tracked as you go.
2. Before closing the browser or switching devices, open the Start Menu.
3. Trigger Save.
4. If you plan to move to another browser, also export/copy your save data now, while the game is open.

Importing a save

Import Save is the counterpart to exporting. The flow is:

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Choose Import Save.
3. Provide the save data you previously exported.
4. Confirm, and the game loads that state.

Use this when you've switched browsers, cleared site data, or want to continue on a different machine. Import replaces your current progress with the imported state, so export your current save first if you might want it back.

Entering codes

Enter Code is separate from importing a save. It takes a code and applies its effect to your existing save rather than replacing it. The page evidence shows the code entry living in the same Save / Enter Code area, so the distinction to remember is:

Desktop client and saves

The site offers a desktop client download, described as a way to play offline and improve performance. The client also has a Pokémon exclusive to it once you reach the Sevii Islands. If you play across both browser and client, keep your save handling consistent — export from one and import into the other rather than assuming they share state.

Common pitfalls

• Importing without exporting first. Import overwrites your current progress. Export before you import if the current save matters.
• Confusing codes with saves. A code changes your save; it doesn't restore a lost one. Only Import Save restores a previous state.
• Assuming a browser and the desktop client share progress. They're separate environments; move data explicitly.
• Relying only on the tab staying open. If you're about to clear browser data or switch devices, do a manual Save and keep an exported copy.

Quick reference

• Back up before anything risky: Save, then export.
• Move to a new browser or device: export, then Import Save on the other side.
• Apply a code: Enter Code.
• Start over: New Save (this discards current progress).

Evolution items in PokéClicker are consumable key items that you apply directly to a Pokémon to trigger its evolution. You obtain them as collectible items through normal gameplay, they sit in your Item Bag under Key Items, and you use them from the Pokémon's own screen rather than from the bag itself. This applies to any Pokémon whose evolution requires an item instead of a level threshold.

Where evolution items live in your inventory

The game separates your inventory into distinct categories, and evolution items appear in more than one place depending on how you're looking at them:

• Item Bag → Key Items — this is where evolution items are stored and where you select them for use.
• Evolution Items — a dedicated grouping that lists the evolution items you currently hold.
• Collectible Items — the broader category that evolution items belong to as a collectible type, alongside things like Vitamins, Consumables, Held Items, and Underground Treasure.

If you're hunting for an item you just picked up, check the Key Items section of the Item Bag first. The Evolution Items view is the fastest way to see only the ones relevant to evolving.

How to actually evolve a Pokémon

The flow is Pokémon-first, not item-first:

1. Open the Pokémon you want to evolve (from your Pokémon list).
2. Use the evolution item on that Pokémon.
3. The evolution triggers, consuming the item.

The key point is that you don't "use" the item from the bag and then pick a target. You go to the Pokémon and apply the item there. This matters because it's easy to assume the bag is the starting point — it isn't.

Getting evolution items

Evolution items are collectible items, which means they enter your inventory through normal game progression rather than being bought from a shop menu. The page evidence lists them as a collectible category, so treat them as rewards you accumulate as you play — not as something you purchase outright. Because the source material doesn't specify exact drop locations or prices, don't assume a fixed vendor or cost; check your Item Bag after progress milestones to see what has been added.

Conditions and caveats

• Not every evolution needs an item. Many Pokémon evolve by leveling. Evolution items only apply to species whose evolution is item-gated.
• Some evolutions may need more than the item alone. The analysis notes that certain evolutions can require specific conditions in addition to holding or using the right item. If using an item on a Pokémon does nothing, the missing piece is likely a condition rather than a bug.
• Items are consumed on use. Once applied, the item is gone, so don't use one on the wrong Pokémon expecting to recover it.

Quick reference

If an item won't apply, first confirm the Pokémon's evolution actually requires that item, then check whether an additional condition is unmet.

Dungeon Guides are a beta feature that automates dungeon runs: you pay upfront for a set number of attempts, and the guide walks the dungeon for you — opening chests it finds, taking ladders down, and starting boss battles. You do not need to be present for each run, but you do need to pay in advance, and the payment is non-refundable whether the run succeeds or fails.

What a Dungeon Guide actually does

When you hire a guide, it takes over the dungeon for the number of attempts you purchased. According to the in-game description, a guide will:

• Automatically guide you through the dungeon
• Open any chest it comes across
• Go down ladders it finds
• Start boss battles

The guide does not guarantee a successful clear. It charges you regardless of the outcome, so a failed run still costs you the attempts you paid for.

Cost and payment rules

Because charges are non-refundable and success is not guaranteed, the practical decision is how many attempts to buy at once. Buying in bulk lowers the per-run cost, but you are committing that currency before you know whether the guide can handle the dungeon.

Guides differ from each other

Each guide operates at its own movement speed, and their behavior is not identical:

• Some have a sense for specific dungeon tiles
• Others actively avoid particular tiles whenever possible

This means two guides at the same price point can produce different results in the same dungeon. A faster guide covers ground more quickly; a guide with tile awareness may route differently around hazards or dead ends.

Choosing a guide

The hire screen lists each guide's name, description, movement speed, and cost per run, plus statistics on attempts and clears. Use those numbers rather than the price alone:

• Cost / Run tells you the per-attempt price before any bulk discount.
• Movement Speed affects how fast the guide moves through the dungeon.
• Attempts / Clears shows how that guide has performed historically.
• Unlock Requirement — some guides are locked until you meet a condition, and locked entries can be shown or hidden.

When you start a run, the confirmation screen shows Dungeon Attempts, Guide Cost, Dungeon Entry Cost, and Total Cost together. Check the total before confirming, since the entry cost is separate from the guide's fee.

Beta caveats

The feature is explicitly labeled BETA, and the game states that things are likely to change in future updates. Feedback and bug reports are directed to the Discord. Treat current costs, speeds, and behaviors as subject to change rather than fixed values.

Common points of confusion

• "It didn't clear the dungeon, do I get my money back?" No. All charges are non-refundable, and the guide charges regardless of outcome.
• "Can I stop a run and save the remaining attempts?" The attempts you purchase are paid for upfront; the guide does not guarantee a clear, so plan your purchase size around what you can afford to spend on runs that may fail.
• "Why did this guide take a different path than the last one?" Guides have individual tile preferences — some seek out certain tiles, others avoid them — so routing is not uniform across guides.

PokéClicker is a browser-based game you can start playing directly at pokeclicker.com without downloading anything. The site also offers an optional desktop client, which the game describes as a way to "play offline & improve performance." So the short answer: downloading is optional, not required — but the client adds offline play, a performance boost, and one exclusive Pokémon.

Playing in the browser

The web version is the default way to play. When you load the site, you set up a trainer and jump straight into the main menu.

Getting started

1. Open pokeclicker.com in your browser.
2. Enter a Pokémon name and a Trainer name when prompted — these identify your save.
3. You land on the Start Menu, which is the hub for everything else.

From the Start Menu you can reach the main systems of the game:

• Pokédex — track which Pokémon you've seen and caught
• Items — including Item Bag, Key Items, Evolution Items, Collectible Items, Vitamins, Consumables, Held Items, and more
• Gems
• Profile — where you set your name, shiny/shadow/gender display, text color, trainer sprite, and background
• Badge Case
• Save / Enter Code
• Settings
• Events, Statistics, Achievements, Log Book
• Damage Calculator
• Challenge Modes
• Changelog, FAQ, Credits, External Links, Report a bug

The core loop

The game is a clicker, so progress comes from clicking and from your Pokémon battling automatically. The interface shows a Pokémon List with levels and stats, a Catch Chance panel (with catch rate and progress like 0 / 10), and a Click Attack readout. You defeat Pokémon, build up currency, and use items to evolve and strengthen your team.

Do you need to download it?

No. The browser version is fully playable on its own. The download is presented as an enhancement, not a requirement.

What the desktop client adds

The site states you can "play offline & improve performance by downloading our desktop client here," and notes you can "even find a Pokémon exclusive to the client when you reach the Sevii Islands." That last point is the main gameplay reason to install: if you want to complete the Pokédex, the client-exclusive Pokémon matters.

Moving a save between versions

The interface includes New Save, Import Save, and Save / Enter Code options. If you start in the browser and later install the client (or vice versa), the import/save tools are how you carry progress across — so you aren't locked into one version once you begin.

Things worth knowing before you start

• Dungeon Guides are in beta. You can hire a guide to run dungeons automatically — it opens chests, takes ladders, and starts boss battles. You pay an upfront, non-refundable cost for a set number of attempts, with a discount for buying more runs at once. Guides do not guarantee a clear and charge regardless of outcome, and each guide moves at its own speed with its own tile preferences. Treat this as an optional convenience, not a safe bet.
• Some battle systems can be toggled off. The interface shows states like "Battle Items are disabled" and "Z-Moves are disabled," so if something isn't working, check whether it's switched off in your current context.
• Achievements and tracking. There's an Achievement Tracker where you select an achievement to follow, plus a Log Book and Statistics page for monitoring progress.

Quick answer

Play PokéClicker in your browser at pokeclicker.com — no download needed. Install the desktop client only if you want offline play, better performance, or the client-exclusive Pokémon on the Sevii Islands. Either way, use the save/import tools if you switch between them.

PokéClicker is a free browser-based Pokémon fan game that plays like an idle/clicker RPG: you click to deal damage, catch Pokémon, and let progress accumulate over time. It's aimed at players who want a long-running collection game rather than a traditional story-driven Pokémon title. You can play it directly at pokeclicker.com, or download a desktop client for offline play and better performance.

How the core loop works

The game is built around repetition and automation rather than moment-to-moment skill:

• Click Attack — clicking damages the current wild Pokémon. Your click damage grows as you progress.
• Catch Chance — each Pokémon has a catch rate shown in the battle UI, and you throw Poké Balls to catch it. Defeated Pokémon count toward progress even if you don't catch them.
• Pokédex — caught Pokémon are recorded, and completing entries is a central long-term goal.
• Idle progression — battles continue on their own, so you can leave the game running and return to accumulated progress.

Systems you'll encounter

The interface exposes a lot of interconnected systems beyond basic battling:

There's also a Profile with trainer name, background, and text color customization, plus a Badge Case for gym badges.

Dungeon Guides (beta)

Dungeons can be run manually or automated with hired Dungeon Guides:

• You pay an upfront, non-refundable cost for a set number of attempts.
• Buying more runs at once gives a discount.
• Guides open chests, take ladders, and start boss battles automatically.
• They don't guarantee a clear and charge regardless of outcome.
• Each guide has its own movement speed and tile preferences (some sense specific tiles, others avoid certain ones).
• The feature is explicitly labeled beta, so behavior may change.

Offline and desktop play

The site offers a downloadable desktop client that lets you play offline and improves performance. It also includes a Pokémon exclusive to the client that becomes available when you reach the Sevii Islands. Save import is supported, so you can move progress between the browser and client.

What to expect as a new player

• No cost to start — the game runs in the browser at pokeclicker.com.
• Long-tail progression — expect grinding, collection, and incremental upgrades rather than a short campaign.
• Lots of menus — the UI is dense (items, gems, achievements, statistics, challenge modes), so give yourself time to explore each panel.
• Community feedback channels — the game links to a Discord for bug reports and feedback, which matters for beta features like Dungeon Guides.

If you want a Pokémon-themed game you can leave running in a tab and check back on, PokéClicker fits that use case. If you want a hand-crafted story adventure, it isn't that.