Pokémon Guides & Tips
Ever wondered how seasoned trainers always know the perfect counter while you're still juggling type charts and leveling plans?
This hub distills PokeVerse's most trusted walkthroughs into clear learning paths—covering beginner fundamentals, competitive tactics, and long-term training—so you can spend more time battling and less time second-guessing.
Browse the categories below to jump straight to the tutorials that match your next goal, from building your first team to tracking down elusive shinies.
Beginner Guides
Start your Pokémon journey with essential tips and basics
Battle Strategy
Advanced tactics and competitive strategies
Best Pokémon for Competitive 2025
NEWTop tier list with meta analysis and rankings
Advanced Type Matchups
Deep dive into complex type interactions
Status Effects & Conditions
Master sleep, poison, paralysis, and more
Competitive Team Building
Build teams for tournament play
Training & Evolution
Optimize your Pokémon's growth and evolution
Evolution Strategies
When and how to evolve your Pokémon
Eevee Evolution Guide
Master all 8 Eeveelutions with detailed strategies
Understanding Stats & IVs
Maximize your Pokémon's potential
Move Selection Guide
Choose the best moves for any situation
Mega Evolution & Primal Reversion
Master ultimate transformations of the Hoenn Weather Trio
Catching & Discovery
Tips for finding and catching Pokémon
Type-Specific Rankings
Expert rankings and analysis for each Pokémon type
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Pokémon types for beginners?
For beginners, Normal, Water, and Grass types are excellent starting choices. They're widely available, have balanced stats, and aren't too complicated to use. Water types like Squirtle or Mudkip are particularly forgiving due to their defensive capabilities and wide move pools. As you progress, consider adding Fire, Electric, and Fighting types to round out your team.
How do I build a balanced Pokémon team?
A balanced team should cover all major type weaknesses. Include 5-6 Pokémon with diverse types to handle different opponents. A typical competitive team includes: 1 Physical Attacker, 1 Special Attacker, 1 Defensive Wall, 1 Fast Sweeper, 1 Support Pokémon, and 1 Flex slot. Make sure to cover Water, Fire, Grass, Electric, and Fighting type moves at minimum.
What are EVs and IVs in Pokémon?
EVs (Effort Values) and IVs (Individual Values) are hidden stats that affect your Pokémon's overall strength. IVs are like genetics - they're set when you catch/hatch a Pokémon and range from 0-31 for each stat. EVs are earned through battles and training, allowing you to customize your Pokémon's stat growth. You can earn up to 510 total EVs with a max of 252 in any single stat.
How can I increase my chances of finding shiny Pokémon?
Shiny odds vary by game but typically start at 1/4096. To improve your odds: use the Masuda Method (breeding Pokémon from different language games) for 1/683 odds, build up catch combos in Let's Go games, use the Shiny Charm item (obtained by completing the Pokédex), or participate in special events. Chain fishing and DexNav chaining in certain games also boost shiny rates significantly.
What's the difference between physical and special attacks?
Physical attacks use the Attack stat and hit the opponent's Defense (examples: Tackle, Earthquake, Bite). Special attacks use the Special Attack stat and hit Special Defense (examples: Flamethrower, Psychic, Surf). Each move type was designated physical or special before Generation IV, but since Gen IV, each individual move is classified independently. Check your Pokémon's stats - if Attack is higher, focus on physical moves; if Special Attack is higher, use special moves.
When should I evolve my Pokémon?
Generally, evolve Pokémon as soon as possible to maximize their stats. However, some Pokémon learn moves faster in their pre-evolved forms. Check the move list before evolving - if there's a critical move learned at level 45 but evolution happens at level 36, you might want to wait. Pokémon that evolve via stones (like Eevee) should usually be leveled up first to learn moves, then evolved later.
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