Luxray would primarily be useful as a fast Ride Pokémon to help the player move through the environments faster, much like ...

One of the most exciting parts of riding Pokémon in Cobblemon is the ability to fly. Flying Pokémon allow you to move quickly across the world, avoiding obstacles like mountains, water, and forests.

Echoes of Wisdom features tons of interactions between Echoes and the world, and it's something Pokémon can use too.