Which is the best way to level up a Pokemon?

Question

At the moment I am using this strategy:

• Pokemon as the first in party (engaging in all fights, even when I need to switch for a more powerful/better suited Pokemon).
• Exp.Share equipped.
• Fighting the Elite Four + Champion (30 Pokemon with range of 7x)

This strategy works great when I am leveling a low level Pokemon. I tested with Sawk level 18, and he finished at level 82 after one pass (all 5 trainers).

But with Ho-Oh 82 I only got to level 87 (I was expecting 89 or 90). I know that the amount of experience is different, but am I doing it right?

• Should I go full fights with a high level Pokemon (even with disadvantage elements)?
• Should I use Lucky Egg instead of Exp.Share?
• Should I use some other method?

How can I improve my technique?

Note: I am playing Pokemon White (5th Generation), but I could use some generic advice.

Asked by Michel Ayres

Answer

Your strategy is good for lower level Pokemon. In Black/White, a lower level Pokemon will gain more EXP than a higher level one when fighting the same Pokemon.

For higher levels you would be better off letting the Pokemon KO opponents by itself, holding a Lucky Egg. If you are level 82 you shouldn't have too much of a problem tackling the whole E4. Try and get a range of move types for coverage and you can probably OHKO most Pokemon.

There is also the Large and Small stadiums in Nimbasa City which have high level Pokemon you can fight daily, Cynthia appears in Undella Town in Spring with level 75 Pokemon, and a guy in the Game Freak building with level 75s al well.

Answered by DisgruntledGoat

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