That's correct. Even if I had any interest to murder someone, which I don't, I wouldn't injure my Pokémon or use them in my plan.

[She pauses for a moment.]

...though I will admit I do have a bit of knowledge when it comes to puzzles and the like. This Rube Goldberg machine is a bit confusing, even for me, but similar contraptions, though more efficient, are used in Gyms. It adds an extra layer of difficulty for the challenger to overcome.