This trend seems to be prevalent in the TCG as well
Even if it is knocked down, it moves to the P zone, blocks EX Deck monsters, and continues to suppress search and draw due to card effects, so it's not a loss
Once during your turn (except during either players first turn), you may put your Partner from the Partner Zone onto your bench
In case you're unfamiliar, this Stage 2 Pokmon has an ability, Guard Dog Visage, that makes your opponents' attacks cost an extra energy
As a trade-off, she requires another of the player's characters to be returned to their hand to avoid immediate self-banishment, but it's a price that's well-worth playing