No you don't. Trust me.
I SEE you're STARTING A Pokémon journey.
But we've already bonded.
I NAMED
him Mr. Pish.
His FRIENDSHIP HAS FINALLY TAUGHT ME THE MEANING OF LOVE.
Whatever kid. Just take the Pokedex and
  TRY NOT TO HURT YOURSELF. ^^
And he has my scent now, his
MOTHER WILL NEVER