[UPDATE: Here's an easy way to remember all the Pokemons, their types, and their strengths and weaknesses.]

With tournaments and friend challenges now becoming the next step to enjoying "Pokemon X and Y," users are starting to look for ways by which they can have the upper hand with battles against friends and other gamers.

One way to do this would be to know the match ups of strengths and weaknesses in "Pokemon X and Y" when facing a particular Pokemon type. Earlier reported was the very useful chart depicting the 18 types in "Pokemon X and Y" and the amount of damage that they can deal to a number of different Pokemons types.

US Gamer reports that, when gamers build their "Pokemon X and Y" team, they don't have to worry about their starters, but rather have to focus on how to build their party from then on.

Strategies and Tips to Build a Good 'Pokemon X and Y' Team

It's good to remember that, while there are Pokemons that have two types (meaning having that Pokemon gives a gamer advantage on more than one type), it is necessary that gamers don't neglect backup types. This is for ensuring that the damage on gamers' Pokemons are spread out, so they won't run out on chances to use a particular Pokemon type.

Apart from diversifying the kinds of Pokemons that gamers have, it is also crucial that gamers study up on the types of Pokemons available in "Pokemon X and Y" as well as their vulnerability against other types. Remember, double the power of the attack of a Pokemon can mean four times the damage it can take from a Pokemon that it is weak against.

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Another strategy is to train the Pokemon's individual attacks. The more attacks a Pokemon has, the more likely it can be effective in battle. One example that US Gamer gives for "Pokemon X and Y" is Blastoise, which can have ground and ice attacks that complements its original Water type move. This significantly broadens the cover of its strength.

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Lastly, a strong "Pokemon X and Y" team party needs to have a good play of offense and defense in battle. Just like in any other battle, gamers need to know when to attack, when to hold back and when to bring out the big guns to conquer and obliterate the enemy.

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Understanding the 'Pokemon X and Y' Pokemon Amie

On the other side of the competitiveness of "Pokemon X and Y" is the relaxing and more pet owner dynamics of the game. This is where Pokemon Amie shines, and where you can shine in being a responsible and loving Pokemon trainer.

This touch screen feature allows gamers to indulge in fun activities with their Pokemons, from feeding them to playing mini games.

Note that this isn't just another version of Tamagochi wherein gamers only raise a pet and keep it alive, because Pokemon Amie also makes gamers' Pokemons more affectionate toward them. And this has a very good effect in team dynamics for "Pokemon X and Y."

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According to Prima Games, there are three statistics that gamers can check their Pokemon for: Affection (obtained with petting the Pokemon, making faces and feeding it with Poke Puffs), Fullness (feeding with Poke Puffs) and Enjoyment (when petting, playing mini games and making faces).

It seems easy enough to raise all these stats altogether because of the overlaps, but Prima Games adds that there are times when one action can actually decrease a specific statistic, so gamers also have to know when to move on to another Pokemon for the time being.

The end result of Pokemon Amie in "Pokemon X and Y" is that gamers can significantly help their Pokemons in battle. With all the affection, love and enjoyment that they get during these fun times, they can avoid bigger damage from enemy attacks while also landing more critical blows to enemies.

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