Okay so this thread might continue for a bit because I've got quite a few questions as someone that played X/Y/ORAS just to go through the game and didn't do anything big or competitively or even did breeding. Hopefully you will forgive my ignorance in these questions.

1. What the hell is Synchronize and why is everyone addicted to having pokemon with it? What does it do? What is important about it?
2. What is up with people with "balltism"? Do the other balls even mean anything other than their stated effects like quick balls?
3. What's the best pokemon to use to catch pokemon? I heard that Gallade is really good because false swap + sleep but is there a better option?
4. How can you check for hidden abilities without catching every single pokemon you find for it?
5. Shiny 6. IV Ditto with adamant destiny knot. Why is adamant the best trait for the ditto to have?

I might have more questions, but those are at the top of my head. The main question is the Synchro.