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Originally Posted by RedRum

This is basically what I meant, that getting a strong Pokemon with a good move set means capturing the species multiple times rather than training one.
Kinda frustrating.

Frustrating, sure, but also an explicit part of the game design, meant to reward players who put more effort into the game.

Also that's what TMs are for. Easier to change the moves of a Pokemon with good IVs.