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So you think you know how to play Pokemon? Do you say to yourself: "OMG, Pokemon is so easy?" If that is true, then man, are you are in for a shock.

There is a hidden depth to Pokemon that the games don't so much as hint at. I'm talking about the Metagame. The following quote is from Wikipedia:

Metagaming is a broad term usually used to define any strategy, action or method used in a game which transcends a prescribed ruleset, uses external factors to affect the game, or goes beyond the supposed limits or environment set by the game.

So basically, Metagaming is using knowledge not found in the game to your advantage. Such as manipulating your Pokemon's EVs to suit your needs in battle.

You might be saying, That sounds a lot like cheating! but I assure you that it is not. Stuff like EVs and IVs are already in the game and are working away even though you may not be aware of them. I assume they were put in to keep battles interesting. Instead of a KO being a sure thing, there are other factors that make it less simple, although the casual player may never be aware of it.

Of course, Pokemon is still JUST A GAME and some times people forget that. You can completely ignore the metagame and still enjoy playing. It just depends on the type of person you are.