>>42779620Even if you generally accept anime logic as canon, this is directly contradicted in the games through pokemon amie/refresh
Touching the fiery part of a pokemon, regardless of affection and friendship, will burn your hand. I tested it out on my max friendship/affection Volcarona, as well as a Rapidash and Chandelure i had in PC
Touching Volcarona's wings burns you
Touching Rapidash's mane burns you
Touching Chandelure's flame doesn't
