They are simulations. [...what's a less complicated word for that] an... image, if you will. Relatively intangible.

For example... [He loads one of the fuzziest, least threatening Pokémon this side of Unova into the far side of the train car.



It is so happy-looking! And smaller than Firo, with no claws or fangs. And completely stationary. Surely it can't be that scary!?] It looks quite real, but cannot attack you.