I don't think so. I think it just makes it easier to get the evolution stones. And by easier, I mean painfully aggravating..
Also, about the saving glitch in Lumiose
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/ass...ap-600x569.png
http://en-americas-support.nintendo...._id/1057/p/430
Nintendo is working on a fix still, and an application to download from the eshop to recover your save if it hits you.
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