>>44697249I find sparring with your pokemon would only be useful if I had the ability to put up an honest fight. Like if I could shoot electricity and fire from my hands and body, I would be a decent enough threat to a Pokemon to where our sparring matches actually do help the pokemon in the long run.
With powers like that, I could stand up against a Gardevoir and be an honest challenge. Training like that will forge some strong bonds and if one of us doesn't walk away with some reminder of our battle someone fucked up.