PL minion instead of DM? (in General)

I'm wondering if this setup would be better for my current team.

Pikachu
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Max UC
1M Str?
small AMF
VA

Jig
AoJ
EB
HG
HoE
SoC

Pichu
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Max Hp
PL

AoF
TSA
SC
CML
TG
HoD
MGS

This would give my Jig 4-5 million more levels of UC depending on whether or not I train any strength on my junction minion. I would also have nearly 8M HP on my PL minion which would help me survive longer plus the AMF which would better protect against decay. The MGS would help a lot versus MM but my only concern is with GA. Without any DM I will be taking damage constantly. I will be gaining back some of that with my VA but I am not sure if it is enough. Any thoughts or improvements?

VA is typically enough to take care GA (unless opponent DM is involved)

Your setup is really not geared toward DM, so if that's the other choice PL will help a lot more

The only other reserve I have about retraining is the amount of MPR I will lose. Any ideas on how much exactly?

post the levels in your individual stats and I suspect we can figure it out

Here are the raw levels:

Dispel Magic 8,745,238
Vampiric Aura 350,000

Hit Points 3,765,069
Strength 1,064,422
Dexterity 20,000
Unarmed Combat 4,202,342

Anyone have a rough estimate?

Its not hard to figure out as there is the formulas in the wiki. It is easier for you to do since you can not only see your current levels but also the exp you would get if you untrained.