>>51915860Even if your child brain thought that wild Pokemon were vicious, that idea was killed as soon as you saw the anime. There's also what Oak says at the end of the game.
><rival>! Do you understand why you lost? You have forgotten to treat your Pokémon with trust and love! Without them, you will never become a champ again! <player>! You understand that your victory was not just your own doing! The bond you share with your Pokémon is marvelous! You didn't "tame" shit, you just treated your Pokemon well unlike Blue.