Quick Answer
The Traveling Merchant does not keep one fixed item list all day. Public update notes mention that the merchant appears daily from 8:00 to 24:00. RocoDex tracks the common four daily windows: 8:00, 12:00, 16:00, and 20:00. If your item list differs from someone else's screenshot, the usual reason is a different rotation, stale cache, or old screenshot data.
How to Check the Current Rotation
Use the Traveling Merchant module on the RocoDex home page. It shows the current item, refresh timing, and data source. If you need to confirm what an item does, search it on the Items page.
Why Items Differ
First, the merchant rotates by time window. Items seen at 8:00 may differ from items seen at 16:00. Second, browser or platform cache can keep old static data. Third, screenshots shared by other players may be from a previous day or previous rotation.
When to Refresh
Refresh the page shortly after 8:00, 12:00, 16:00, or 20:00. RocoDex normally reads updated Worker data first and only uses the static fallback when the live source is unavailable.
Buying Priority
Do not buy only because an item is limited. Prioritize items you will use soon, items with few replacement sources, and items that do not block your main progression budget. Beginners should protect RocoBucks for story, capture, and core training needs first.
Recommended Flow
Check the merchant module, confirm item usage on Items, then decide based on your current team and training plan.