[quote=@Rune_Alchemist]
I mean, that's fine and all I've just never done that since well, it seems a little...upsetting to me to go off and catch a bunch of pokemon that will just sit around in your PC box or wherever they usually go in this setting. I'd never capture another pokemon just for the sake of beating a Gym Leader without the intent to make it a permanent part of my team. 

Claire wouldn't either, hence the whole kind of problem with her probably not capturing a lot of Pokemon...which I'll deal with when the time comes if it becomes an issue, but eh.

anyways, that's enough of that. Just useless opinion throwing at the moment~ xD
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I always imagined it that the Pokemon Professor takes care of your extra Pokemon. Letting them out and all that. I do like the idea of having a small, intimate team but the idea of a few extras to round out your team doesn't seem that heartless. Especially if you are willing to sub out some from your main six to let second stringers out for fresh air.