Welcome to the site. If you need to know something unique about the game, there are guides throughout the forums (although some are slightly outdated).
Speaking of shinies, they are good trade material on here (at times) if you lack high IV pokemon to trade. It's a good way to get started if you don't have the patience for breeding (that and lucky wondertrades). Anyway, enjoy your stay, good luck, and happy hunting!
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