Let's just say you wouldn't get far if you started tryin' to use Pokémon in a familiar way.

[all crazies are welcome in the pokéworld

just don't try ending it and you'll be acceptable]

I'd think battlin' would keep you busy enough though, honestly, ain't... like your war and all, no one's dyin' over it, and it's still a good time. Dunno if your alchemy would work the same though.