How to transition from casual playing to competitive teambuilding & decision-making? Need general guidance.
Hi everyone! I’ve always been a casual Pokémon player. Back in FireRed, I used to easily defeat my friends. Recently, we started playing fan games with modern mechanics and full Pokédexes. At first I was doing fine, but recently I got completely destroyed. I realized my teambuilding and playstyle are very outdated compared to modern competitive play. I want to improve in general and be prepared for future battles. I’d love your advice on: Teambuilding basics: How do you choose 6 synergy-based Pokémon instead of just picking favorites? What roles (sweepers, walls, pivots, hazard setters) should a balanced team have? Types & Coverage: How do I avoid common teambuilding traps where half my team gets swept by a single threat? In-battle decision making: How do I stop playing passively and start predicting switches? EVs, IVs & Natures: What are the most important entry-level concepts I need to master first? Any guides, rule-of-thumb tips, or teambuilding frameworks would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!