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Well, they do traffic rare Pokemon. It's not like they'd give them to the grunts.

Higher-ups maybe, but not the grunts.

Statement: Zubat is capable of evolving into one of the most badass pokemon in the series (I guess I'm the random poison player).

Likewise rattatas are of he capacity to inspire nations, though that may only be the top percentage.