1. Be multi-type: A team should have different types of Pokemon so it would have more chances of beating other types. This will benefit against gym leaders or the Elite Four challenge, since they have only one certain type. If you rely on just one type, an opponent can clash your team with just one attack that's super effective on your types. Also, training you Pokemon against a certain type of weakness can somehow surprise other opponents.

2. Have "strange" attacks: Isn't it funny to have a Lapras learning Solarbeam? Sometimes, it can surprise the opponent. For example, you just sent out a Lapras against a powerful built up Mantine. Suddenly, Lapras Sings it to sleep. Then, Lapras hits it with an unexpected Solarbeam! You can just understand how powerful Pokemon can attack with. Try using TM's (Technical Machines) on Pokemon.

3. Inflict Status Effects: Sometimes, it's better to hurt it by a burn, poison, or confusion. Several attacks may barely do any damage to the opponent. Instead, status infliction may be you only choice. It can hurt your opponent slowly, but it hurts more than your attack, if it's weak.

4. Develop Thoughtful Combos: There are several combos out there that can help you. This is the most unknown strategy to many trainers. (well that's what I think it is...) The game has many cool combos. Since you'll need to figure them out on your own, I will only give the most common of them all.

Perform a Sunny Day (or just use Groundon) and blast out a Solarbeam without charging up sunlight.

5. Lower the Opponent's stats or up you stats: In certain cases, the major weakness of a Pokemon is an attack that lowers the opposing Pokemon's stats. Let's take a Snorlax for example. It's way too hard to lower it's HP. Try three Screeches and Kapow it with a fighting type attack. Note: Remember, a Pokemon has a defense and a special defense. Don't get confused by either one, or you'll end up wasting your time lowering the wrong one!

6. Switching: There are some pros and cons of switching, but for one thing, it's annoying! Don't really switch often, but from time to time, when you are stuck, switch to another stronger Pokemon with the ability to put out the opponent. To be sure, you can see the Pokemon's summary while switching. This is highly effective for those who really need to think. There is something bad about it; the damage taken. It can be a pain when you get out a Pokemon, but consider this before you do it: Does it do any good? Will it be knocked out easily? Are it's attacks effective? That way, switching may not be bad after all.

1. Don't train only one Pokemon: Many trainers think that their Rayquaza or (whatever!) is the best and nobody can beat it. This is completely untrue. This causes you other Pokemon to become a horrible backup. Equally train all of your Pokemon, so no matter what Pokemon you send out, it will be powerful. You will have game over many times than usual.

2. Switching around for good stuff: In times of serious training, you want other Pokemon to get experience just by sending it out in first, then switching to another stronger one to finish it off. This a very good strategy. Until this Pokemon is ready to fight greater Pokemon, stop using the strategy on that Pokemon.

3. Trainer Battles: It is said that you get more experience battling trainers than wild Pokemon. Yes, they are slightly tougher than the wild ones in that area. If you battle a trainer again, though, they may get stronger. They usually don't train and battle you again. I faced a level 52 Pidgeot that I thought was going to be a weak Pidgy.

4. Items: Rare Candies are cheap! (Use them only in dire need.) It ups on the level without prior training. I rather do it the correct way. If I were you, don't use Rare Candies unless needed. The vitamins which are Calcium, Protein, Carbos, etc. are useful if you need to boost a poor stat. Berries are good for combos, emergencies, and best of all; they can be used in a battle whenever the Pokemon wants to and doesn't take up a turn to attack or switch!

1. Earthquake: The reason I placed it as a seperate subject is because it was so common and had a slight complication. Anyway, this move is extremely effective, since it deals damage to both opponents including your ally. Luckily, this move does not affect the user, flying Pokemon, or Pokemon with the Levitate ability. Try having your ally as a flying type or with the ability.

2. Plusle and Minun: These two make a cute team in the Destiny Deoxys movie... In the game, their abilities (Plus and Minus) work very well with each other. Add some lighting type attacks and zap opponents with full force. Some moves with them actually work well with each other. Experiment away...

3. Partners: You can also choose a tag team battle. In this, you have a partner in which you take on two other players. Here's some tips on picking partners:

Make sure you work well together; if you don't, the other partner might get angry and start attacking you, making you lose. (Please don't try that!)

Know his/her Pokemon; if you do, you can work on a team strategy and (probably) a "signature" move.

Whenever possible, speak to your partner to comprimise on a system during a battle. You may just find a way to cause something exciting...

4. Attacking and assigning: When assigning which Pokemon to attack whom, try to be reasonable. When a Pokemon is down to about 20 HP, consider hitting the other Pokemon. This way, it seems as if the HP balances out. Also, try not considering to hit a Pokemon twice on the same turn. The other one may charge up to hit you badly. Also, destroy the one that is a huge threat to you earlier.

5. Abilities: Several abilities can help your ally. For example, Rhydon's Lightningrod ability absorbs the Thunder from a Zapdos that attacked your partner's Pidgeot. Think about what the opponent will do and use it to your advantage with abilities.

6. Multiple Destruction: There are certain attacks that deals damage to the two opponents, all three Pokemon, and a random Pokemon. These attacks will help destroy the opponent quicker. (Except attacking a random Pokemon; that's a different story) I would highly recommend an attack that would deal damage to the foes at the same time.


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