...sometimes. But not if they don't want to.

[He shifts a little against Hogosha's side, adjusting his grip on his Gear.]

Some of my Pokemon enjoy battling and like it a lot...and others just prefer not to. I usually let them do what they would like...I didn't used to train very much, but I've been trying to more since I've been here for a while, now. Most Pokemon like it, though...it's seen as a way to bond with them, as a trainer.