>>26878464 The greatest deception of all, in this respect, has, of course, been the introduction of the very first Pokémon to try and step into the frigid waters of this new and seemingly foreign, at least to Game Freak itself — Generation III — which in its exclusive concern about creating such antipodal characters, encouraging them of the possibility of having a complete shift in tone, of character, of behavior, and of aptitude, without a clear understanding of the mentality behind it. It may be simple enough to try and suggest that they have a predominant loyalty to their trainer and their team, enjoying leisure and comfort around them, while ready to act hostile, defensive, and intimidating in the presence of strangers or of opponents, especially when the trainer demands it. It is this master-slave relationship that presents itself as the best means of bonding and of mutual benefit.