Hello there I'm glad you joined but this is not the correct place to battle and trade. If you'd like to battle this is the correct thread Quick battle thread
http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=139769 or if you'd like to make a battle thread were you can make more people joining in on battling you post a thread there. If you'd like to trade heres the correct thread
http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=139772 or make your own trading thread yourself. Enjoy your stay
Paul