Single/Double Battles

Learn the ins and outs of Single and Double Battles in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. Discover battle rules, team selection, and strategies to dominate your opponents.

Alright, so you're ready to test your skills against other players in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee! It's a whole different ballgame compared to battling wild Pokémon or trainers in the game. You can actually lose, which is pretty wild, right?

When you decide to challenge someone, you'll get to pick between two main modes: "Single Battle" for the classic one-on-one showdowns, or "Double Battles" for a more strategic two-on-two fight. Honestly, the core mechanics are the same for both, it's just the number of Pokémon on the field that changes things up.

Battle Rules Explained

Before the real action starts, one of you gets to set the rules for the match. You've got a couple of options here:

• No restrictions: This is pretty straightforward. Your Pokémon will battle at their actual levels, and any stat boosts they've gotten from eating candies will be active. So, a Level 100 Pokémon with maxed-out stats is totally on the table!
• Normal rules: This is a bit more balanced. All Pokémon are automatically set to Level 50 for the battle, and any candy-boosted stats are ignored. It evens the playing field a bit, but keep in mind that super-powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo are still allowed.

Once the rules are locked in, you'll either pick your team from your party or select them from your Pokémon Box. You'll have a solid 1 minute and 30 seconds to make your choices and decide the order of your team. Don't forget, you can press the Y button during this time to peek at your opponent's team, which is super helpful!

In-Game Battle Mechanics

When it's finally time to battle, it feels pretty similar to the single-player fights, but there are a few key differences. First off, you won't have access to your "Bag," meaning you can't use any items during the battle. That means no Potions or status-healing items!

Instead of items, you'll see a "Run" option, which is basically your way of forfeiting the match if things aren't going your way. You'll have a total of 20 minutes on the clock for the entire battle, and for each individual move, you get 1 minute and 30 seconds to decide. Plenty of time to strategize!

Tip: Just Have Fun!

Honestly, there's no huge reward or penalty for winning or losing these online battles. The main goal is just to enjoy yourself and try your best. But hey, if you find yourself up against someone with a ridiculously overpowered team (like a Level 100 Mega Mewtwo!), don't feel bad about giving up. You can always find other players who are looking for a more balanced and fun experience elsewhere.