Double Battles

Learn the ins and outs of Double Battles in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee! Understand targeting, strategy, and how to use moves effectively with this guide.

Alright, let's talk about Double Battles in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee! These are super common and a bit more complex than your standard one-on-one fights. When a Double Battle kicks off, you'll send out the first two Pokémon from your party. If any of them have fainted, the game will just pick the next available ones, or if you only have one left, well, you get the idea.

Once the battle starts, you get to choose an action for each of your Pokémon. Since you're up against two opponents, you'll get to decide which of their Pokémon each of your moves will target. Keep in mind, though, some moves don't let you pick a target.

After that, the battle plays out pretty much like a Single Battle, just with more Pokémon running around. Remember, the Pokémon with the higher Speed stat goes first. At the end of each turn, if any Pokémon have been knocked out, the trainers involved will send out replacements to fill those spots.

Intricacies of Double Battles

Now, Double Battles can get way more complicated than Single Battles – it's actually the official format for the big VGC (Video Game Championships)! Adding an extra Pokémon on each side really opens up the strategic possibilities.

Think about it: you have two Pokémon attacking. Do you focus both your attacks on one of the opponent's Pokémon to try and knock it out quickly? Or do you spread your attacks out? Focusing fire can put your opponent at a disadvantage fast, but they might see it coming. They could switch in a Pokémon that resists your attacks, or even just use a move like Protect to completely negate your damage. Meanwhile, their other Pokémon is free to wail on yours or inflict a status condition.

This is where the mind games come in! What if you predict your opponent will use Protect on a specific Pokémon? You could then shift your attacks to their other Pokémon, making them waste their turn and potentially lose a Pokémon for nothing. It's a lot to consider!

Honestly, for the main story campaign in Let's Go, the CPU isn't usually smart enough to pull off these complex strategies or mind games. But it's definitely good to know these concepts as you get more into battling!