General Training Tips:
* Choose the right location: Find areas with Pokemon that are around the same level as your Pokemon. This will ensure they gain a reasonable amount of experience with each battle.
* Utilize EXP Share: This item, obtainable in the early game, allows all your Pokemon in your party to gain EXP, even if they don't participate in the battle.
* Train with multiple Pokemon: This allows you to level up your whole party more efficiently.
* Use Rare Candies: These can be obtained through various means throughout the game and offer a significant EXP boost.
Specific Training Methods:
* Grinding in specific areas: Some locations offer a high concentration of specific Pokemon, allowing for focused training. For example, you can find many Bidoof and Starly in the early game near Jubilife City.
* Using the VS Seeker: This item allows you to re-battle trainers you've already fought, giving you consistent access to EXP.
* Taking advantage of double battles: You can find trainers that use two Pokemon, which allows your Pokemon to gain more EXP per battle.
* Utilizing the EXP O-Power: This O-Power increases the amount of EXP earned in battles. You can find it in the O-Power shop in Jubilife City.
* Catching and releasing Pokemon: This is an efficient way to gain EXP, especially in the early game. You can catch a Pokemon, level it up a bit, and then release it to gain EXP.
Focus on Specific Stats:
* EV Training: This method involves focusing on specific stats (HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed) by battling specific Pokemon. Each Pokemon has a certain amount of EVs it can gain in each stat, and these EVs will contribute to its growth in that stat.
* IV Training: This is a more advanced method that involves breeding Pokemon with desirable stats. You can get a judge to determine your Pokemon's IVs (Individual Values), which are hidden stats that influence a Pokemon's potential.
Remember:
* Don't neglect your Pokemon's moves: Make sure your Pokemon learn moves that are effective against the types of Pokemon you are encountering.
* Consider your team composition: Choose Pokemon that complement each other and have good type coverage.
No matter which method you choose, remember that training takes time and effort. Be patient, experiment, and have fun!