So im thinking about getting the game but I'm totally new to Pok?mon! I just like trying new things and who knows maybe I'll get hooked! So here where you come in I need you to try to post the pros and cons on getting the game and maybe teach me a little on Pok?mon I wanna learn from the masters
New to Pokémon
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pokemon is super easy to get into
idk i dont focus on iv (ev ?? iv?? what the heckie are they even called) and stats and blahblahblahblah and all that crap because i mostly pick pokemon i like and use them for the rest of the game. im not very good haha
uh just learn about types and stuff (like grass is weak to fire, fire is weak to water, water is weak to grass) and blahblah
theres really no cons about pokemon?? idk
i would watch a video or two of someone playing it before i buy it. (like black or something) because pokemon isnt for everyone, believe it or not
im not really a master and i mostly play for fun so someone else probably has better advice
idk i dont focus on iv (ev ?? iv?? what the heckie are they even called) and stats and blahblahblahblah and all that crap because i mostly pick pokemon i like and use them for the rest of the game. im not very good haha
uh just learn about types and stuff (like grass is weak to fire, fire is weak to water, water is weak to grass) and blahblah
theres really no cons about pokemon?? idk
i would watch a video or two of someone playing it before i buy it. (like black or something) because pokemon isnt for everyone, believe it or not
im not really a master and i mostly play for fun so someone else probably has better advice
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Congrats! I wouldn't mind helping you out in the future! It's one of my favorite games of all time. 
So here's some advice:
- It's good to have variety in a Pokemon's moveset!
For example: I'd recommend not having an entire Fire moveset on a Fire Pokemon, because it is entirely ineffective against Water Pokemon, Rock Pokemon, Dragon Pokemon, and other Fire types. If a Fire Pokemon can have a Fire move + other move typings, it would be able to counter more Pokemon types that way. Many Pokemon learn moves that can counter types that they're weak against.
- If your Pokemon wants to learn a new move when it already has a move of the same type, decide if it's stronger/more useful or not.
For example: If a Fire Pokemon knows Ember (which does 40 St. Atk Fire damage) and it wants to learn Flamethrower (at 90 Sp. Atk Fire damage), you might want to replace Ember with Flamethrower.
- You might know about the Atk, Sp. Atk, Def, Sp. Def, & Speed stats. There are Pokemon who excel in certain stats, and are low in others. Some Pokemon have high stats all around, some have low stats all around. Sometimes, an attack/move (and items on top of that) changes these stats to change the flow of battle.
- You can hold off a Pokemon's evolution by pressing the B button when it starts to change. Many people delay evolution because Pokemon learn moves faster, while an evolved form can take longer since it needs more battle experience to level up.
- There are different ways Pokemon can evolve. Some evolve only by using a specific stone. Some evolve by holding a certain item and then leveling up. Some evolve by having a lot of trust/affection (this is done by walking a lot/battling a lot/and more), then leveling up. There's more, but you get the idea. ^^
That's all I'll say for now because I don't want to overwhelm you with information haha.
So here's some advice:
- It's good to have variety in a Pokemon's moveset!
For example: I'd recommend not having an entire Fire moveset on a Fire Pokemon, because it is entirely ineffective against Water Pokemon, Rock Pokemon, Dragon Pokemon, and other Fire types. If a Fire Pokemon can have a Fire move + other move typings, it would be able to counter more Pokemon types that way. Many Pokemon learn moves that can counter types that they're weak against.
- If your Pokemon wants to learn a new move when it already has a move of the same type, decide if it's stronger/more useful or not.
For example: If a Fire Pokemon knows Ember (which does 40 St. Atk Fire damage) and it wants to learn Flamethrower (at 90 Sp. Atk Fire damage), you might want to replace Ember with Flamethrower.
- You might know about the Atk, Sp. Atk, Def, Sp. Def, & Speed stats. There are Pokemon who excel in certain stats, and are low in others. Some Pokemon have high stats all around, some have low stats all around. Sometimes, an attack/move (and items on top of that) changes these stats to change the flow of battle.
- You can hold off a Pokemon's evolution by pressing the B button when it starts to change. Many people delay evolution because Pokemon learn moves faster, while an evolved form can take longer since it needs more battle experience to level up.
- There are different ways Pokemon can evolve. Some evolve only by using a specific stone. Some evolve by holding a certain item and then leveling up. Some evolve by having a lot of trust/affection (this is done by walking a lot/battling a lot/and more), then leveling up. There's more, but you get the idea. ^^
That's all I'll say for now because I don't want to overwhelm you with information haha.
And I'm telling you it's a good game. haha.
Since you haven't really given it a shot, why not try when it's released? And then you'll know if you like it or not.
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kittenrobotarmy
JOLLY COOPERATION
I've played Pokemon for many years so I can help you out.
-Have a variety of types on your team. An all-fire team against a water type is terrible, so be sure to review a Pokemon's type before deciding if you want it on your team.
-Ensure your Pokemon are around the same level as each other, and the gym leader/your rival. This can be key between victory and defeat.
-Do not worry about EV (Effort Values) and IV (Individual Values) training, I only recommend this to players with too much free time and who know the game well.
-Take the game slowly and enjoy it, especially since this is your first Pokemon game.
-Your brother is wrong.
-Plan out your team as you go, siding weaknesses.
-As kite said, have a moveset on Pokemon to cover any weakness possible. Believe me, this comes in handy.
Good luck! All of us were Pokemon newbies at some point, so don't be afraid to ask us a question if you have trouble.
-Have a variety of types on your team. An all-fire team against a water type is terrible, so be sure to review a Pokemon's type before deciding if you want it on your team.
-Ensure your Pokemon are around the same level as each other, and the gym leader/your rival. This can be key between victory and defeat.
-Do not worry about EV (Effort Values) and IV (Individual Values) training, I only recommend this to players with too much free time and who know the game well.
-Take the game slowly and enjoy it, especially since this is your first Pokemon game.
-Your brother is wrong.
-Plan out your team as you go, siding weaknesses.
-As kite said, have a moveset on Pokemon to cover any weakness possible. Believe me, this comes in handy.
Good luck! All of us were Pokemon newbies at some point, so don't be afraid to ask us a question if you have trouble.
ChibiSylph
Team Greninja
BUY IT! It's newcomer friendly!
kittenrobotarmy
JOLLY COOPERATION
That's true, it is indeed. Pokemon is always newcomer friendly.
Pokemon is very newbie friendly. The game will walk you through catching pokemon and leveling them and everything you really need to know about playing the game. It is like a big rock-paper-scissors game only more challenging. I would recommend it because catching different monsters and having them battle is just fun.
XTheLancerX
Dedicated Gamer
Get it. Get it. Get it. Incredible franchise! Just a fair warning though, people may pick on you if you don't start with the first generation games (Red Blue Yellow), Second Gen Games (Silver Gold Crystal, or Third Gen Games (Ruby Sapphire Emerald, Fire Red Leafgreen. Firered and leafgreen are remakes of the first gen games pretty much.) I really don't like that people flame people for not starting with the older games -_- this is the reason I am doing play throughs of the earlier games. I am 13 and started with Ruby. Then I played Pearl, Platinum, Soul Silver, White, then Black 2. Now I am playing Fire Red, and plan on playing Yellow (Only gen 1 game I have, it was my brothers) and crystal or silver.
Anyway, TIPS:
Make sure you have a balanced team. Pretty much try to include fire, water, grass (grass isn't essential), electric, flying. The final 6th pokemon could be any other type. Like dark, ghost, poison, normal, fighting, ground, psychic ect.
Try to keep the pokemon levels balanced! Try not to let them get 5+ levels away from each other.
Talk to people! Some people can provide important info, or can even give you items. Some are important, some, not so much.
Save before gym battles, or legendary pokemon. You will understand more once you play.
Anyway, have fun!
Anyway, TIPS:
Make sure you have a balanced team. Pretty much try to include fire, water, grass (grass isn't essential), electric, flying. The final 6th pokemon could be any other type. Like dark, ghost, poison, normal, fighting, ground, psychic ect.
Try to keep the pokemon levels balanced! Try not to let them get 5+ levels away from each other.
Talk to people! Some people can provide important info, or can even give you items. Some are important, some, not so much.
Save before gym battles, or legendary pokemon. You will understand more once you play.
Anyway, have fun!
Colour Bandit
Senior Member
Hey, just gonna put my two cents in here (If that's the right phrase 
)
If you are new to Pokemon games I would recommend starting with X&Y which are released next Saturday (12th October), this is because, from what the reviews have said, it's very easy to get into and there are a huge variety of Pokemon to choose from, such as two sets of starters. EV training has also been made more understandable and fun with Super-Training.
Read some of these reviews to give yourself a better idea:
http://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-x-and-y-review/
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/10/04/pokemon-x-and-y-review
Don't listen to your brother, has he played Pokemon? I have people telling me that the games I play are childish, but I ignore them because I don't want them to spoil my fun!
I hope that you do buy a Pokemon game and hopefully join us with some friendly, online battles?
)If you are new to Pokemon games I would recommend starting with X&Y which are released next Saturday (12th October), this is because, from what the reviews have said, it's very easy to get into and there are a huge variety of Pokemon to choose from, such as two sets of starters. EV training has also been made more understandable and fun with Super-Training.
Read some of these reviews to give yourself a better idea:
http://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-x-and-y-review/
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/10/04/pokemon-x-and-y-review
Don't listen to your brother, has he played Pokemon? I have people telling me that the games I play are childish, but I ignore them because I don't want them to spoil my fun!
I hope that you do buy a Pokemon game and hopefully join us with some friendly, online battles?
TheCreeperHugz
Boop
Pokemon is really fun for experienced players and newcomers alike. I would say buy it!
irisubunny
alright
gasp
h-how could he say such words?! offensive!! jk, but pokemon's an amazing series that i suggest you should try out.
