>>55940892I think you meant to respond to me. In my opinion a big part of "Pokemon Training" is forming a bond of trust between you and your Pokemon. Maybe the catch all of "Pet and give your pokemon treats so they like you" is a little specific but I'm thinking more of a bond between your pokemon and you.
For example. Ruka's Azumarill is very brawly. He doesn't really love the whole gyaru, makeup thing and he likes practicing combat. So in order to bond with him she gives him "BATTLE MAKEUP" (marks on his cheeks, angry looking eyeliner) and teaches him martial arts techniques (that she's just watching on the internet). That is Pokemon-Amie for me. A big part of loving your pokemon is finding out what they like and forming a bond. The stronger your bond the more they trust your judgement in battle. And the more they want to win. Ergo, EXP and the affection related abilities.