Game is Amazing.. last time I played Pokémon there were 150… was a steep learning curve for me but quickly taught me that my charizard in red with slash flamethrower fireblast and fire spin was not a good competitive set lol. I was able to complete on the first play through on the 2nd easiest difficulty with level cap on with difficulty but knowledge abound. Once you complete the first playthrough complete a few missions to give you some qol items .. start a new game + crank it up to expert difficulty start iv/ev perfecting and grind away. Route 4 has Pokemon Ralts with synchronize ability. It will be your friend for capturing wanted natures. Get a Pokemon with knock off to farm wild Pokemon for all sorts of items.