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So? Who cares, dude.
If you like a pokemon, you like it. Just because people assume you're a smogonfag, why does that matter? A niche group thinks youre into competitive battles when you're not, who the fuck gives a shit?
I say this as someone who has bros who range from all tiers.
I love the shit out of Lucario and Hydreigon who are OU, while Bisharp and Sceptile- lower tiered pokemon- I love just as much.
If you really like a pokemon, wouldn't you want it to be useful?
If you really care that much about stupid social shit, you could pull the hipster card on their asses.