They are indeed tricky! Rage makes a Pokémon's attack power increase with every turn, but it also makes them completely ignore any other commands besides attack. Here's how to handle them:
1. Outspeed and Knock Out:
* The most common strategy is to simply have a Pokémon that is faster than their Rage Pokémon and use a strong attack to knock them out quickly. This prevents the Rage boost from becoming a serious problem.
* Pokémon like Alakazam, Jolteon, and Gengar are excellent choices for this, as they can learn strong special attacks and have high Speed stats.
2. Status Moves:
* Paralyze, Sleep, Freeze, or Burn their Rage Pokémon to prevent them from attacking.
* You can use moves like Thunder Wave, Hypnosis, Ice Beam, or Flamethrower to achieve this.
3. Use Pokémon with high Defense:
* Some Pokémon have naturally high Defense stats, allowing them to withstand the Rage-powered attacks for a few turns.
* This gives you time to try and outspeed them or use status moves.
* Pokémon like Snorlax, Blissey, or Steelix are good examples.
4. Use Substitute:
* The move Substitute creates a decoy that takes the attack, allowing your Pokémon to switch out or use a status move.
5. Be Patient:
* It may take a few tries, and you might need to strategize depending on the trainer's team composition.
Remember:
* Rage only affects the Pokémon using it, not the trainer's other Pokémon.
* It's a good idea to experiment with different strategies and see what works best for you.
I hope this helps you overcome those pesky Rage trainers!