I see it as just a fun addition that someone decided to code into the game to add something to the 10 year anniversary. It is not a huge new feature and I don't judge it as if it should be. Just a small fun thing like an easter egg that someone bothered to add.
If it would have been too financially beneficial we would have had complaints from people who had just bought a lvl 6 of 7 trainer.
Crunchy! If you eat fast enough