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These guides provide basic advice for how to play the game Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX for the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a fans of the original game or a first-time player, look no further for the newest tips and tricks!
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The game is easy enough for you to choose your favorite Pokemon and clear it with him or her, without having to worry too much about their strength.
However, there are some of the starters who have clear advantages and will make going through the story a lot easier.
For advice on what Pokemon to be, see our page about Best Starters.
Best Starter Pokemon
Just like your starter Pokemon, you can choose whichever Pokemon you like as your partner and not have much trouble clearing the game, but it’s recommended that you try to cover your starter Pokemon’s weakness with your partner Pokemon.
Below you can find our recommendation for the partner Pokemon we think is the best overall:
Best Partner Pokemon to Choose
For tips on what partner would be good for your chosen starter, see our page below.
Best Partner for Each Starter Pokemon
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You can get more familiar with the basics of the Mystery Dungeon games on the page below:
What is Mystery Dungeon?
If you want to level up fast, the Dojo is where it's at! Makuhita also offers in-game tutorials, so be sure to check out both on the page below:
Leveling Up at Makuhita Dojo
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