>>22659199I make those same connections by winning battles and having the pokemon on my team. I have the time to enjoy its capabilities.
Whether I spent the time riding my bike or just slapping in is irrelevant when I'm feeling connected to my Whimsicott through my win record and good battles.
Basically, your argument is "My way of liking something is right, your's is wrong" and projecting that somehow I can't enjoy something on the level you do.