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[The gear turns on to Ashe's Piplup, Ky, who handed the gear to him. Ashe pulled Ky up on his lap before he waved at the screen.]

Um, hi everyone. I'm thinking about taking on the Pokemon challenge. I've asked my friends who's done it before what to expect, but I wanted to learn more about it. I have a few things to ask: Is it better to have a variety of Pokemon? I currently have four other pokemon along with my friend Ky here. How many makes a team? My last question is when you battled the pokemon doesn't get seriously hurt, do they? Thanks again!

[Before Ashe can end the video, Ky tapped his arm with a chirp.]

Oh yeah, um, my birthday is coming up soon so any food places you like I'd love to know about it!

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Hi, there! My name is Yachi. The handbook says that our limit of Pokemon on hand is six, but if you look at the gyms, it's usually a three-on-three battle with the regular challenge. The Elite Challenge uses six.

As for teams, that's something of a personal choice. Of course, variety covers a lot of weaknesses most mono-type teams risk, but some people just really like a certain type, or enjoy the challenge that comes with a themed team.

I really like grass and fairy types, for example. My starter is a pure grass type, but to balance everything out on the fairy side, I'm using fairy dual types to broaden my move pool and variety without actually straying from my type preference.

Hi Yachi! It's nice to meet you, I'm Ashe!

[Oh, he should flip through the handbook he received sometime. He remembered using it to find out how to get to the pokemon center then he put it in his bag and hasn't used it since. He made a note to get it out once he returned to his room.]

Okay that sounds easy I can focus on the regular challenges for now since it's going to be awhile before I can take on the elite ones.

Ooo I'm going to look into other types too. I currently have a bit of variety with my water, fire, and ghost pokemon. I'll definitely look into different types too I have been interested in the grass types. They look really cool. I just have to figure out where to find them.

[Most of his pokemon has either followed him after he fed them or was given to him, so he's on the look out to add more to his team.]

Grass types have been ample where I've been traveling! Where are you now, Ashe?

Six Pokemon make up a team! And everybody seems to agree a variety in general is a good idea, and research a Gym before you tackle it. That way you can figure out which of your Pokemon are the best ones to challenge it with.

And nah, battling doesn't usually seriously hurt them. Just make sure you've got plenty of supplies, just in case.

Six pokemon to a team got it! Research a gym before going to it that sounds like a good idea. I'm going to look up the ones in the current area we're in I believe we're in kanto right now.

That's a relief. When I heard the word battle I didn't know what to expect. I'm glad they don't get seriously hurt and I'll remember to bring some supplies with me too. I was also thinking of visiting the pokemon center after a battle too.

Each Gym kind of has a specialty or focus, so yeah, knowing that ahead of time helps.

Battling makes it sound a lot more dangerous than it is. It's more like...boxing or wrestling for Pokemon. Yeah they could get hurt, but they know what they're doing and there's plenty of ways to fix them up if something happens.

I'm gonna make sure to research the different gyms before I start battling. I'm curious, how many badges do you have? If you don't mind me asking.

Alright that's good, after coming from a battlefield I get worried that my pokemon is going to have to go through the same thing. But it sounds like it's harmless so that makes me feel better! My Piplup has been battling with other wild pokemon whenever we go shopping, though I know that the pokemon at the gym is much stronger.

One! I never really got into it. I'm a ranger on the islands, I don't need to beat a bunch of gyms and I don't have that kind of time anyway.

Oh yeah, it's way different than that! I spar with my Pokemon all the time, they spar with each other, it's just what Pokemon do.

Ooo a ranger! That's a pretty cool job. How is that like?

That's a relief! I won't be too worried now when one of my pokemon go to battle. I've noticed that they do tend to spar with each other now that I don't mind. I think that's alright and it's pretty cute to watch. I feel better having them battle now.

It's a lot of fun! I take care of the beach and the trails through the jungle, give tours, search and rescue if someone gets lost, do some lifeguarding in the summer... it works out really well for me.

It's just part of being Pokemon. They like to fight!

[Oh yeah, this is completely in Armin's wheelhouse.]

A full team of pokemon would be six, but it's definitely also possible to take on the gym leaders with less pokemon than that. Especially for the regular challenges. With the right strategy, you can even win with just a single pokemon.

[He knows cause he has done it.]

As for variety -- from a purely strategic point of view, having a wide variety of pokemon and different types is definitely an asset. For the most part, gym leaders focus on a certain type of pokemon. So, the wider the variety of pokemon you own, the higher the chance will be that you'll have some type that allows you to exploit the gym leader's weaknesses.

That said, not everybody enjoys having a lot of pokemon, so while it might be a strategic advantage to have a lot of different pokemon, it is also possible to make do with a smaller pool of pokemon. It'll probably be more difficult, and you'll really need to study up on putting together the right kind of strategy, but it can be done.

And your pokemon won't be seriously hurt. Not in a regulation pokemon battle. They might get a bit hurt and exhausted, but nothing that a trip to a pokemon centre or a potion won't cure.

Plus, it's not really the aim of a gym leader to injure your pokemon. We're just trying to test your skills. If nothing else, gym pokemon get so much experience battling, they are probably the safest opponents your pokemon could face. They really know their own strengths and won't overdo it like a less experienced pokemon might.

If you're so Worried about these creatures getting hurt, maybe battling isn't for you.
In my experience they brush it off easily enough, but I'm also not a Wiggler When it comes to Violence, so ymmV.

[Ah, a yound trainer's first step towards the Gym challenge! Best to offer some tips, in hopes of facing a talented challenger someday.]

As nearly every Gym leader trains a specific type, having a varied team is an advantage. You could, theoretically, send your Piplup out against an Electric-type team, but he'd need to be at a much higher level to have a chance to win. It'd be far more efficient to raise a Ground-type instead. Ideally, you'd want Pokémon that can cover every potential type weakness.

[That's a great oversimplification, but they can start from there.]

Fear not for your Pokémon. Even after the most explosive, fast-paced battles, they'll sustain no injuries a quick trip to the Pokémon Center cannot cure. Battling Legendaries and similar species, or perhaps criminal groups, can involve greater danger, but those fights are the exception rather than the rule.

Just pick the ones that like to fight if you're so damn worried about them getting hurt. They know what battling is all about better than you do, apparently.

Or is it that you just don't trust them?

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