>>54350967That HOGATOR belongs to the most talented trainer in the world, someone who's so talented he has a Shiny Rayquaza waiting for him to grow stronger and Nemona who begged for a battle once he's had more time in the oven.
Meanwhile, Murdock is a pastry chef, Orio is a mechanic, and Orio is a nurse. It makes sense that they can't keep up with the #1 Trainer in the World and Harem King Roy.