I think it's cute how Cacnea hugs James! For some reason, I never seem to get tired of running gags like Psyduck/Wobbuffet popping out, Jigglypuff singing, or Victreebel eating James, etc. I always seem to laugh at them.

But I do wish they'd give James a new pokemon... he's only got one. He should get a good poison type that suits him. Roselia and Gulpin come to mind...