What is The Cram-o-matic?

The Cram-o-matic is a brand new feature within the Isle of Armor. This device was created by Hyde, and it allows players to combine four different items to create a brand new item. In order to use the Cram-o-matic, you must first complete the Isle of Armor Story and then give Hyde 500 Watts to power it up. From there, you are free to use the Cram-o-matic as much as you'd would like. Hyde will even give you a recipe in exchange for 100 Watts, should you want to know exactly how to create a specific item with the Cram-o-matic.

The Cram-o-matic turns out to be quite the enigma, being especially hard to crack the method behind getting the items you would like it to create. It's rather convoluted, so we'll try to explain it as best as we can. Let's start with Guaranteed Item Combinations. These specific combinations will result in getting the items below no matter what, with each requiring three of one item and any other item to be recycled. All you must do is insert them in the specific order described.

Guaranteed Cram-o-matic Item Recipes

Big Mushroom = Tiny Mushrom+ANY+Tiny Mushroom+Tiny Mushroom

Big Pearl = Pearl+ANY+Pearl+Pearl

Star Piece = Stardust+ANY+Stardust+Stardust

Balm Mushroom = Big Mushrom+ANY+Big Mushrom+Big Mushroom

Big Nugget = Nugget+ANY+Nugget+Nugget

Pearl String = Big Pearl+ANY+Big Pearl+Big Pearl

Comet Shard = Star Piece+ANY+Star Piece+Star Piece

Ability Capsule = Rare Candy+ANY+Rare Candy+Rare Candy

Gold Bottle Cap = Bottle Cap+ANY+Bottle Cap+Bottle Cap

Before getting into generating all the other Cram-o-matic Items, being it is rather complex, it's worth noting that the Cram-o-matic can also produce Poke Balls by inserting various Apricorns. The Cram-o-matic Poke Balls you get from Apricorns aren't completely random, but rather are based on the color of Apricorns you recycle. You can mix and match in hope of getting certain Poke Balls; however, the same combinations can actually produce multiple results. The calculation is also based on the proportion of Apricorn Colors you use; if you have two kinds of Apricorn, it will half the odds of receive a specific Poke Ball. The Cram-o-matic will randomly spit out five Poke Balls instead of just one at given times.

Cram-o-matic Poke Ball Odds

Black Apricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Dusk Ball - 24.95%

Luxury Ball - 24.95%

Heavy Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

BlueApricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Dive Ball - 24.95%

Net Ball - 24.95%

Lure Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

GreenApricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Ultra Ball - 24.95%

Nest Ball - 24.95%

Friend Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

Pink Apricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Ultra Ball - 24.95%

Heal Ball - 24.95%

Love Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

Red Apricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Ultra Ball - 24.95%

Repeat Ball - 24.95%

Level Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

WhiteApricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Premier Ball - 24.95%

Timer Ball - 24.95%

Fast Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

Yellow Apricorn:

Poke Ball - 24.95%

Great Ball - 24.95%

Ultra Ball - 24.95%

Quick Ball - 24.95%

Moon Ball - 1%

Safari Ball - 0.1%

Sport Ball - 0.1%

Now, when it comes to all other items, the Cram-o-matic has a specific formula. To begin, all items players can recycle have been given a specific Pokemon Type. Additionally, each item one can recycle has a Points Value. This might not make a lot of sense now, but trust us, it will soon enough. Below are all the items a player can recycle within the Cram-o-matic, along with the given Pokemon Type and Points Value (if known) of each.

Recycle Items Types & Points Values

Bug Type Items:

Bug Memory - 40 Points

Grip Claw - 26 Points

Silver Power - 10 Points

Shed Shell - 10 Points

Enigma Berry - 10 Points

Tanga Berry - 4 Points

Honey - 2 Points

Dark Type Items:

Dark Memory - 40 Points

Dubious Disc - 32 Points

Weakness Policy - 30 Points

Razor Claw - 26 Points

Blunder Policy - 24 Points

Wide Lens - 22 Points

Zoom Lens - 22 Points

Ring Target - 14 Points

Black Glasses - 14 Points

Scope Lens - 12 Points

Binding Band - 8 Points

Maranga Berry - 6 Points

Rowap Berry - 6 Points

Colbur Berry - 4 Points

Iapapa Berry - 4 Points

Black Apricorn - 0 Points

Dragon Type Items:

Dragon Memory - 40 Points

Eviolite - 32 Points

Dynite Ore - 28 Points

Life Orb - 20 Points

Dragon Fang - 18 Points

Dragon Scale - 18 Points

Fossilized Drake - 10 Points

Dynamax Candy - 6 Points

Jacoba Berry - 6 Points

Aguav Berry - 4 Points

Haban Berry - 4 Points

Electric Type Items:

Electric Memory - 40 Points

Light Ball - 20 Points

Magnet - 20 Points

Cell Battery - 14 Points

Fossilized Bird - 10 Points

Electric Seed - 8 Points

Thunder Stone - 6 Points

Wacan Berry - 4 Points

Pecha Berry - 2 Points

Yellow Apricorn - 0 Points

Fairy Type Items:

Fairy Memory - 40 Points

Berry Sweet - 30 Points

Clover Sweet - 30 Points

Flower Sweet - 30 Points

Love Sweet - 30 Points

Ribbon Sweet - 30 Points

Star Sweet - 30 Points

Strawberry Sweet - 30 Points

Whipped Dream - 26 Points

Sachet - 20 Points

Bright Powder - 18 Points

Misty Seed - 8 Points

Kee Berry - 6 Points

Moon Stone - 6 Points

Shiny Stone - 6 Points

Roseli Berry - 4 Points

Pixie Plate - 2 Points

Pink Apricorn - 0 Points

Fighting Type Items:

Fighting Memory - 40 Points

Expert Belt - 32 Points

Armorite Ore - 28 Points

Macho Brace - 26 Points

Power Anklet - 20 Points

Power Band - 20 Points

Power Belt - 20 Points

Power Bracer - 20 Points

Power Weight - 20 Points

Choice Band - 20 Points

Muscle Band - 14 Points

Black Belt - 14 Points

Focus Band - 12 Points

Salac Berry - 12 Points

Focus Sash - 12 Points

Protective Pads - 12 Points

Kelpsy Berry - 6 Points

Calcium - 4 Points

Carbos - 4 Points

Chople Berry - 4 Points

HP Up - 4 Points

Iron - 4 Points

Protein - 4 Points

Zinc - 4 Points

Leppa Berry - 2 Points

Fire Type Items:

Fire Memory - 40 Points

Charcoal - 32 Points

Red Card - 16 Points

Flame Orb - 14 Points

Heat Rock - 12 Points

Fire Stone - 6 Points

Sun Stone - 6 Points

Figy Berry - 4 Points

Occa Berry - 4 Points

Cheri Berry - 2 Points

Red Apricorn - 0 Points

Flying Type Items:

Flying Memory - 40 Points

Air Balloon - 20 Points

Utility Umbrella - 20 Points

Sharp Beak - 10 Points

Lansat Berry - 10 Poitns

Clever Feather - 6 Points

Genius Feather - 6 Points

Grepa Berry - 6 Points

Muscle Feather - 6 Points

Pretty Feather - 6 Points

Resist Feather - 6 Points

Swift Feather - 4 Points

Coba Berry - 4 Points

Lum Berry - 2 Points

Ghost Type Items:

Ghost Memory - 40 Points

Reaper Cloth - 32 Points

Spell Tag - 26 Points

Cleanse Tag - 24 Points

Adrenaline Orb - 12 Points

Custap Berry - 10 Points

Dusk Stone - 6 Points

Kasib Berry - 4 Points

Mago Berry - 4 Points

Odds Incense - 2 Points

Grass Type Items:

Grass Memory - 40 Points

Sweet Apple - 30 Points

Tart Apple - 30 Points

Balm Mushroom - 24 Points

Leftovers - 20 Points

Leak - 18 Points

Adamant Mint - 16 Points

Bold Mint - 16 Points

Brave Mint - 16 Points

Calm Mint - 16 Points

Careful Mint - 16 Points

Gentle Mint - 16 Points

Hasty Mint - 16 Points

Impish Mint - 16 Points

Jolly Mint - 16 Points

Lax Mint - 16 Points

Lonely Mint - 16 Points

Mild Mint - 16 Points

Modest Mint - 16 Points

Naive Mint - 16 Points

Naughty Mint - 16 Points

Quiet Mint - 16 Points

Rash Mint - 16 Points

Relaxed Mint - 16 Points

Sassy Mint - 16 Points

Serious Mint - 16 Points

Timid Mint - 16 Points

Big Mushroom - 14 Points

Mental Herb - 14 Points

Miracle Seed - 14 Points

White Herb - 14 Points

Liechi Berry - 10 Points

Power Herb - 10 Points

Sticky Barb - 10 Points

Luminous Moss - 8 Points

Absorb Bulb - 8 Points

Big Root - 8 Points

Grassy Seed - 8 Points

Leaf Stone - 6 Points

Galarica Twig - 4 Points

Rindo Berry - 4 Points

Rawst Berry - 2 Points

Rose Incense - 2 Points

Tiny Mushroom - 2 Points

Green Apricorn - 0 Points

Ground Type Items:

Ground Memory - 40 Points

Big Nugget - 38 Points

Chipped Pot - 36 Points

Cracked Pot - 30 Points

Soft Sand - 20 Points

Thick Club - 18-20 Points

Nugget - 16 Points

Heavy-Duty Boots - 16 Points

Apicot Berry - 12 Points

Rare Bone - 12 Points

Terrain Extender - 8 Points

Stardust - 8 Points

Hondew Berry - 6 Points

Shuca Berry - 4 Points

Persim Berry - 2 Points

Ice Type Items:

Ice Memory - 40 Points

Comet Shard - 34 Points

Never-Melt Ice - 14 Points

Ganlon Berry - 12 Points

Icy Rock - 12 Points

Fossilized Dino - 10 Points

Snowball - 8 Points

Ice Stone - 6 Points

Pomeg Berry - 6 Points

Yache Berry - 4 Points

Aspear Berry - 2 Points

Normal Type Items:

Ability Capsule - 40 Points

PP Max - 40 Points

Ability Patch - 38 Points

PP Up - 38 Points

Amulet Coin - 32 Points

Up-Grade - 30 Points

Quick Powder - 28 Points

Quick Claw - 26 Points

Silk Scarf - 22 Points

Choice Scarf - 20 Points

Lucky Egg - 20 Points

Safety Googles - 10 Points

Normal Gem - 8 Points

Chilan Berry - 4 Points

Full Incense - 2 Points

Luck Incense - 2 Points

White Apricorn - 0 Points

Poison Type Items:

Poison Memory - 40 Points

Poison Barb - 32 Points

Wishing Piece - 28 Points

Smoke Ball - 22 Points

Galarica Cuff - 18 Points

Toxic Orb - 14 Points

Petaya Berry - 12 Points

Black Sludge - 10 Points

Qualot Berry - 6 Points

Kebia Berry - 4 Points

Max Repel - 2 Points

Oran Berry - 2 Points

Repel - 2 Points

Super Repel - 2 Points

Psychic Type Items:

Psychic Memory - 40 Points

Rare Candy - 40 Points

Destiny Knot - 28 Points

Room Service - 24 Points

Choice Specs - 20 Points

Light Clay - 20 Points

Power Lens - 20 Points

Galarica Wreath - 18 Points

Twisted Spoon - 18 Points

EXP Candy XL - 10 Points

Starf Berry - 10 Points

Wise Glasses - 10 Points

EXP Candy L - 8 Points

Psychic Seed - 8 Points

Dawn Stone - 6 Points

EXP Candy M - 6 Points

Tamato Berry - 6 Points

EXP Candy S - 4 Points

Payapa Berry - 4 Points

EXP Candy XS - 2 Points

Lax Incense - 2 Points

Pure Incense - 2 Points

Sitrus Berry - 2 Points

Rock Type Items:

Rock Memory - 40 Points

Rocky Helmet - 26 Points

rotector - 24 Poitns

Everstone - 20 Points

Star Piece - 20 Points

Hard Stone - 14 Points

Oval Stone - 12 Points

Smooth Rock - 12 Points

Lagging Tail - 10 Points

Micle Berry - 10 Points

Float Stone - 8 Points

Charti Berry - 4 Points

Wiki Berry - 4 Points

Rock Incense - 2 Points

Steel Type Items:

Steel Memory - 40 Points

Bottle Cap - 40 Points

Gold Bottle Cap - 40 Points

King's Rock - 32 Points

Metal Coat - 24 Points

Metronome - 22 Points

Assault Vest - 20 Points

Utility Umbrella - 20 Points

Eject Button - 16 Points

Eject Pack - 16 Points

Iron Ball - 16 Points

Metal Powder - 14 Points

Soothe Bell - 14 Points

Babiri Berry - 4 Points

Rusted Shield - 2 Points

Rusted Sword - 2 Points

Water Type Items:

Water Memory - 40 Poitns

Pearl String - 30 Points

Prism Scale - 26 Points

Shell Bell - 14 Points

Big Pearl - 12 Points

Damp Rock - 12 Points

Thraot Spray - 12 Points

Fossilized Fish - 10 Points

Mystic Water - 10 Points

Pearl - 6 Points

Water Stone - 6 Points

Passho Berry - 4 Points

Chesto Berry - 2 Points

Sea Incense - 2 Points

Wave Incense - 2 Points

Blue Apricorn - 0 Points

Now that you know the types and values of each item you can recycle in the Cram-o-matic, you'll be able to better understand how to get the items you are looking to obtain. You see, the Pokemon Type of the first item you put in the Cram-o-matic will dictate the Pokemon Type for the item you receive. For example, if the first item you put in is listed under Fire Type in the list above, you will receive one Fire Type Item listed below. The remaining items you place in the Cram-o-matic will only affect the total points value of your recycled goods. Let's do a full example using the list below: If you would like to obtain a Scope Lens from the Cram-o-matic, the first item you put into the machine will need to be one of the Dark Type Items listed above and then three more items to bring the total points value between 81-90.

All Cram-o-matic Item Recipes

Bug Type Recipes:

TR60 = 1-20 Points

TR18 = 21-30 Points

Bright Powder = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Silver Powder = 51-60 Points

Balm Mushroom = 61-70 Points

TR61 = 71-80 Points

Shed Shell = 81-90 Points

Pearl String = 91-100 Points

TR96 = 101-110 Points

Comet Shard = 111-120 Points

TR28 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Dark Type Recipes:

TR37 = 1-20 Points

Wide Lens = 21-30 Points

TR68 = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Star Piece= 51-60 Points

Balm Mushroom = 61-70 Points

TR81 = 71-80 Points

Scope Lens = 81-90 Points

TR95 = 91-100 Points

TR58 = 101-110 Points

TR32 = 111-120 Points

TR93 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Dragon Type Recipes:

TR47 = 1-20 Points

Dragon Fang = 21-30 Points

Big Mushroom = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Star Piece = 51-60 Points

Balm Mushroom = 61-70 Points

Dragon Scale = 71-80 Points

Life Orb = 81-90 Points

TR62 = 91-100 Points

King's Rock = 101-110 Points

TR51= 111-120 Points

TR24 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Electric Type Recipes:

Electric Seed = 1-20 Points

TR80 = 21-30 Points

Cell Battery = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Magnet = 51-60 Points

TR86 = 61-70 Points

Up-Grade = 71-80 Points

Light Ball = 81-90 Points

Pearl String = 91-100 Points

Dubious Disc = 101-110 Points

TR08 = 111-120 Points

TR09 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

FairType Recipes:

Stardust = 1-20 Points

Misty Seed = 21-30 Points

Big Mushroom = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Sachet = 51-60 Points

Room Service = 61-70 Points

Whipped Dream = 71-80 Points

Destiny Knot = 81-90 Points

Sweet Item = 91-100 Points

TR92 = 101-110 Points

Sweet Item = 111-120 Points

TR90 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Fighting Type Recipes:

TR07 = 1-20 Points

TR56 = 21-30 Points

Muscle Band = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

TR48 = 51-60 Points

TR21 = 61-70 Points

Macho Brace = 71-80 Points

TM00 = 81-90 Points

Expert Belt = 91-100 Points

TR64 = 101-110 Points

TR39 = 111-120 Points

TR53 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Fire Type Recipes:

TR88 = 1-20 Points

Flame Orb = 21-30 Points

TR41 = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

TR02 = 51-60 Points

Balm Mushroom = 61-70 Points

TR36 = 71-80 Points

Red Card = 81-90 Points

TR15 = 91-100 Points

Charcoal = 101-110 Points

TR55 = 111-120 Points

TR43 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Flying Type Recipes:

Pretty Feather = 1-20 Points

Sharp Beak = 21-30 Points

Big Mushroom = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Air Balloon = 51-60 Points

Blunder Policy = 61-70 Points

Grip Claw = 71-80 Points

Air Balloon = 81-90 Points

Weakness Policy = 91-100 Points

TR89 = 101-110 Points

Comet Shard = 111-120 Points

TR66 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Ghost Type Recipes:

Odd Incense = 1-20 Points

Adrenaline Orb = 21-30 Points

Ring Target = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Star Piece = 51-60 Points

Balm Mushroom = 61-70 Points

Cleanse Tag = 71-80 Points

Spell Tag = 81-90 Points

Cracked Pot = 91-100 Points

Reaper Cloth = 101-110 Points

Comet Shard = 111-120 Points

TR33 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Grass Type Recipes:

Grassy Seed = 1-20 Points

TR59 = 21-30 Points

White Herb = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

TR77 = 51-60 Points

TR50 = 61-70 Points

TR65 = 71-80 Points

Absorb Bulb = 81-90 Points

Pearl String = 91-100 Points

TR72 = 101-110 Points

Comet Shard = 111-120 Points

TR71 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Ground Type Recipes:

Stardust = 1-20 Points

TR23 = 21-30 Points

Big Mushroom = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Light Clay = 51-60 Points

TR87 = 61-70 Points

TR67 = 71-80 Points

Terrain Extender = 81-90 Points

Pearl String = 91-100 Points

TR94 = 101-110 Points

Comet Shard = 111-120 Points

TR10 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Ice Type Recipes:

Snowball = 1-20 Points

Icy Rock = 21-30 Points

Never-Melt Ice = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Star Piece = 51-60 Points

Balm Mushroom = 61-70 Points

Razor Claw = 71-80 Points

Snowball = 81-90 Points

Pearl String = 91-100 Points

TR05 = 101-110 Points

Comet Shard = 111-120 Points

TR06 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Normal Type Recipes:

TR85 = 1-20 Points

TR14 = 21-30 Points

TR26 = 31-40 Points

TR13 = 41-50 Points

TR27 = 51-60 Points

TR35 = 61-70 Points

TR01 = 71-80 Points

TR19 = 81-90 Points

TR29 = 91-100 Points

TR30 = 101-110 Points

TR20 = 111-120 Points

TR00 = 121-130 Points

TR42 = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Poison Type Recipes:

Black Sludge = 1-20 Points

Toxic Orb = 21-30 Points

TR91 = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

TR54 = 51-60 Points

Smoke Ball = 61-70 Points

TR57 = 71-80 Points

Quick Powder = 81-90 Points

Poison Barb = 91-100 Points

TR22 = 101-110 Points

TR78 = 111-120 Points

TR73 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Psychic Type Recipes:

TR12 = 1-20 Points

TR34 = 21-30 Points

TR40 = 31-40 Points

TR82 = 41-50 Points

TR44 = 51-60 Points

TR83 = 61-70 Points

TR25 = 71-80 Points

TR69 = 81-90 Points

TR17 = 91-100 Points

TR38 = 101-110 Points

TR49 = 111-120 Points

TR97 = 121-130 Points

TR11 = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Rock Type Recipes:

Float Stone = 1-20 Points

Oval Stone = 21-30 Points

Hard Stone = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Everstone = 51-60 Points

Protector = 61-70 Points

Rock Helmet = 71-80 Points

TR63 = 81-90 Points

Wishing Piece = 91-100 Points

Eviolite = 101-110 Points

TR76 = 111-120 Points

TR75 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Steel Type Recipes:

TR31 = 1-20 Points

TR46 = 21-30 Points

Metal Powder = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

Utility Umbrella = 51-60 Points

Metal Coat = 61-70 Points

TR52 = 71-80 Points

Assault Vest = 81-90 Points

TR79 = 91-100 Points

Amulet Coin = 101-110 Points

TR70 = 111-120 Points

TR73 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

Water Type Recipes:

Sea Incense = 1-20 Points

TR04 = 21-30 Points

Shell Bell = 31-40 Points

Wishing Piece = 41-50 Points

TR16 = 51-60 Points

TR98 = 61-70 Points

Prsim Scale = 71-80 Points

Mystic Water = 81-90 Points

Pearl String = 91-100 Points

TR45 = 101-110 Points

TR84 = 111-120 Points

TR03 = 121-130 Points

Rare Candy = 131-140 Points

Bottle Cap = 141-150 Points

PP Up - 151-160+ Points

The Cram-o-matic is an extremely valuable asset to have if one knows how to use it properly, giving players an easy way to get a specific item they need. However, since it is rather complex to understand and because basically all the items you can receive from the Cram-o-matic can be obtained elsewhere in the game, players don't necessary need to use it if they prefer not to.