CIPHER PEON TANIE $1,760

Where: You'll find Cipher Peon Tanie at the Outskirt Stand, right after you leave Pyrite Town. He's one of the first trainers you'll encounter who uses a Shadow Pokémon.

What to Expect: Tanie has two Pokémon: a standard Makuhita and his Shadow Meditite. The Makuhita is pretty straightforward, but the Meditite is your main target.

Strategy: Your goal here is to defeat Tanie's Makuhita, then weaken his Shadow Meditite enough to snag it with a Poké Ball. Meditite is weak to Flying and Psychic-type attacks, but it's also pretty fast.

Dealing with Makuhita: The Makuhita is a Fighting-type Pokémon. If you have any Pokémon with Flying or Psychic moves, now's the time to use them. Otherwise, a strong physical attacker will do the trick. Just be careful, as Makuhita can hit pretty hard.

Snagging the Shadow Meditite: Once Makuhita is down, it's time to focus on Meditite. You need to get its HP low enough to snag it, but not so low that it faints. This is where it gets a little tricky. Meditite has decent defenses, so you'll need to chip away at its health carefully. Try using Pokémon that have moves that won't do too much damage, or switch to a Pokémon that's weak against Meditite's attacks to take some hits without fainting yourself. Remember, you can only snag it if it's weakened!

Success! If you manage to lower Meditite's HP and throw a Poké Ball at the right moment, you'll snag it! This Shadow Meditite will be a valuable addition to your team, especially once you purify it.