[Yes, well. As Ford could easily tell you, being self-aware is monumentally difficult.]

That I can certainly do. The very first Pokemon I caught on my own was a Pineco -- I disturbed her tree and she exploded. For a long time my entire strategy centered around that, actually. When applied at the right time and with the right direction a Self Destruct can be incredibly useful.

[Because throwing yourself into a battle to the point of destroying yourself just to bring your opponent down with you is very Ford. It may not be the best strategy but it appeals to the martyr complex he'll never entirely rid himself of.]