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I usually do that as well. XD I stick with the ones I've caught at first and then turn totally kick-ass. Especially my Rattata. XD I'm a mater at training those.
I usually use the same strategy Shinji uses, only I don't go by moves. I go by stats. I find them to be more important. I can just teach them good moves with a TM/HM.