If you ever decide to restart the game again,i recommend getting a Swoobat with simple ability.Just use calm mind 2 or 3 times and use confusion and air slash.Swoobat will really help you early game.If you are interested in using pichu,you can use the hair saloon to increase your pichu's happiness.You can also catch a grubbin which has some good level up moves.
Lastly,there are many topics here that will help you along the way.If you are interested,just post a topic and there will be many people to help you.