13 Things Nobody Wants To Admit About Pokémon

There are several misconceptions surrounding the Pokémon series, and the following is perhaps the most perpetuated myth of all time: that you need a well-balanced, comprehensive team comprised of a variety of different Pokémon in order to succeed. In truth, you can beat every last game using only your starter, and doing so will makes the games considerably easier to boot.

Just keep levelling, and never switch to another member of your party. In fact, don't even bother catching anything else you come across. Eventually, your chosen starter will outmatch anything the game can possible throw at you. You’ll absolutely demolish anything that dares cross your path, including every last one of those pesky Gym leaders.

It’s that simple, and it requires very little effort; in fact, it’s quicker and easier than training an entire team. Just focus on one guy, and use him for everything. With the help of a few dozen potions, this method will make short work of the Elite Four, and anyone else crazy enough to challenge you.

It’s pretty much a fool-proof tactic, providing you choose either Bulbasaur or Squirtle, seeing as how Charmander will find itself KO’d at even the suggestion of water.