So those mid level Mage pets only available on POK, those are research only, on TLP, correct? So a Mage can research those pets, skip those pets, or buy those pets, there is no fourth option, right?
correct most are skippable anyways, there is always 1 pet each "level range" of pets and the good ones in the end are drops
Research is a good skill early on because there are some money makers for hustlers, but other than the enc charm I think you can get by without giving up much. Also leveling on tlp is so fast if you miss a pet at 24 but just get the 27 it wouldn't even be a big deal. Back in the day you would spend days grinding out a level but modern tlp is so fast even medcore you'll be max in a week or so.