I've discovered that Pokemon is a Hardcore Game, therefore Pokemon Haters must be Casual Gamers (and a few Mid-core).

[snyps]

I don't play Pokemon as it seems too strategic for my tastes. It's not a casual game IMO. But I don't think the game makes the gamer. If you buy Pokemon your a casual. If you play it a lot but don't beat it, you r a mid. If you beat it your a hardcore.

At least going by the criteria you set forth, that seems right.