What is how to play pokemon?

Okay, here's a basic guide to playing Pokémon, formatted in Markdown with links as requested:

Getting Started with Pokémon

Pokémon is a game about catching, training, and battling creatures called Pokémon. Here's a breakdown of the core elements:

1. Choosing Your Starter Pokémon

At the beginning of most Pokémon games, you'll be presented with a choice of three Pokémon, known as Starter Pokémon. These usually represent different types like Fire, Water, and Grass. Your choice here can impact your early game experience.

2. Exploring and Catching Pokémon

You'll explore a world filled with different routes, towns, and cities. In these areas, you can find wild Pokémon! To catch a Pokémon, you'll need to weaken it in battle and then throw a Poké Ball. Different types of Poké Balls have varying catch rates.

3. Battling

Battling is a core mechanic. You'll battle wild Pokémon to train your team, and you'll also battle other trainers. Battles are turn-based:

• Choosing Moves: Each Pokémon knows a set of moves. Select a move to use each turn.
• Type Effectiveness: Understanding Type Effectiveness is crucial. Some types are strong against others (e.g., Water is strong against Fire), while others are weak.
• Status Conditions: Be aware of Status Conditions like Poison, Burn, Paralysis, Freeze and Sleep which can affect pokemon during battle.

4. Leveling Up and Evolution

As your Pokémon win battles, they gain experience points (EXP). When they accumulate enough EXP, they Level Up, increasing their stats. Some Pokémon will also Evolve into stronger forms at certain levels or under specific conditions.

5. Building Your Team

A well-rounded team is essential. Aim for a team of six Pokémon with diverse types to cover a variety of matchups. Think about Team Building strategies as you progress.

6. Gyms and the Elite Four

The main objective in most Pokémon games is to defeat the eight Gym Leaders in the region and then challenge the Elite Four to become the Champion. Gym Leaders specialize in a specific Pokémon type, so you'll need to prepare your team accordingly.

This is a simplified overview. There are many other aspects to Pokémon, such as breeding, training, and various side quests.