PokéPath TD Route Guides

Master all 9 routes in PokéPath TD with our comprehensive guides. Each route presents unique challenges and requires different strategies to complete successfully.

Route 1 - Beginning Path

Difficulty: Easy

Recommended Level: 1-5

Enemy Types: Basic wild Pokémon

Strategy

Route 1 serves as the perfect introduction to PokéPath TD mechanics. The enemy waves are manageable, making it ideal for leveling your early-game Pokémon. Focus on placing your starter Pokémon in central positions that cover multiple paths.

Recommended Pokémon:

  • Any starter Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle)
  • Pikachu for early electric coverage
  • Rattata for quick level farming

Tips:

  • Use this route to experiment with placement strategies
  • Don't worry about type matchups too much at this stage
  • Focus on getting one or two Pokémon to level 10

Route 2 - Forest Trail

Difficulty: Easy

Recommended Level: 5-10

Enemy Types: Grass and Bug types

Strategy

The Forest Trail introduces stronger enemies with type advantages. Fire and Flying Pokémon excel here. Consider evolving your starter if you haven't already.

Recommended Pokémon:

  • Charmeleon or Wartortle
  • Pidgeotto for flying coverage
  • Pikachu for potential weaknesses

Route 3 - Mountain Pass

Difficulty: Medium

Recommended Level: 10-15

Enemy Types: Rock and Ground types

Strategy

This route requires proper type matchups. Water and Grass Pokémon are essential here. Consider using evolved Pokémon for better stats.

Recommended Pokémon:

  • Wartortle or Blastoise
  • Ivysaur or Venusaur
  • Any Fighting type available

Route 4 - River Crossing

Difficulty: Medium

Recommended Level: 15-20

Enemy Types: Water types

Strategy

Electric and Grass Pokémon dominate this route. If you've been leveling Pikachu, this is the time to use it.

Route 5 - Power Plant

Difficulty: Medium-Hard

Recommended Level: 20-25

Enemy Types: Electric and Steel types

Strategy

Ground types are invaluable here. If you have access to Diglett or similar Pokémon, bring them along.

Route 6 - Coastal Waters

Difficulty: Hard

Recommended Level: 25-30

Enemy Types: Mixed water and flying

Strategy

This route requires a balanced team. Electric types handle the water Pokémon, while Rock or Electric moves handle flying enemies.

Route 7 - Volcanic Road

Difficulty: Hard

Recommended Level: 30-35

Enemy Types: Fire and Rock types

Strategy

Water Pokémon are essential. Bring your strongest Water types and consider Ground Pokémon for Rock types.

Route 8 - Psychic Realm

Difficulty: Very Hard

Recommended Level: 35-40

Enemy Types: Psychic and Ghost types

Strategy

Dark and Ghost Pokémon are your best bets here. Bug types can also work well against Psychic enemies.

Route 9 - Champion's Path

Difficulty: Extreme

Recommended Level: 40+

Enemy Types: Mixed - Dragon and strong evolved Pokémon

Strategy

The ultimate challenge in PokéPath TD. Bring your fully evolved, highest-level Pokémon with strong type coverage. Ice types help with Dragons, while Fairy types (available) provide excellent coverage.

Recommended Pokémon:

  • Fully evolved starters with their final moves
  • Any Dragon types you've collected
  • Ice or Fairy types for key advantages
  • Your highest-level Mega Evolution candidates

Tips:

  • Ensure all Pokémon are at least level 40
  • Mega Evolutions provide crucial power boosts
  • Consider using Auto Mode for initial attempts to learn patterns
  • Patience is key - this route may take multiple attempts

General Route Tips

  • Level Appropriately: Don't rush to harder routes. Proper leveling makes the game much more enjoyable.
  • Type Advantages: Pay attention to enemy types and use the Pokémon type chart to your advantage.
  • Placement Matters: Strategic positioning can make weak Pokémon effective.
  • Experiment: Try different Pokémon combinations - some unexpected pairings work great!
  • Use Auto Mode: For grinding levels on easier routes, Auto Mode is very efficient.