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[Pokemon] Why are all gym members blind to the type strength matrix, and pointlessly specialize their teams?
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In league competition, the gym challenge is a time-honored tradition of recognising excellence in trainers. Specialised gym types are designed to be a test of type-specific knowledge and skill. To face a league-sanctioned Gym Leader and conquer them is to demonstrate mastery of their type. Secondarily, specialised gym types help to promote a more controlled environment where pokemon are at less pronounced risk in combat. For a gym leader who can participate in as many as six battles a day, facing a trainer who knows what to expect can have a huge impact on the well-being of their pokemon.

Pokemon gyms also serve a secondary purpose in their communities. Trainers will often seek out gyms as places to study the subtleties of specific types under the care and observance of the gym leader. Through this course of study a trainer can receive a "non-combat attained" badge which are recognised under the League's "Professor" and "Ranger" programs, but do not grant access into high-end competition ladders.

Studying in a gym also offers some trainers an alternative way to attain normal "combat demonstrated" badges. By actively participating in combat drills with those who challenge the gym, those who are less confident in pokemon battles can build up experience and mastery over a type that way.

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