| 1 | Memes specific to ''VideoGame/PokemonGo'' can be found [[Memes/PokemonGo here]]. |
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| 3 | !!Please add entries in the following format: |
| 4 | * The meme. [=[[=]labelnote: Explanation[=]]=]The explanation behind the meme, if necessary.[=[[/=]labelnote[=]]=] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Like this.[[/labelnote]] |
| 5 | ** Further mutations and successor memes, if any. |
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| 7 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 8 | [[folder:General]] |
| 9 | * Wild [x] appeared! [y] sent out [z]! [z] used [action]! It's Super Effective! Critical Hit! Foe [x] fainted! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The gameplay from ''Pokémon'' in general is a massive snowclone meme, used in any situation imaginable. In particular, a wild anything can appear at any time for any or no reason, such as [[AWildRapperAppears rappers]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 10 | ** It hurt itself in its confusion! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A battle message from ''Red'' and ''Blue'' that appears whenever a Pokémon deals damage to itself while under the [[StatusEffects Confusion]] status effect. It eventually became a meme used to mock hypocritical or self-destructive actions in real life.[[/labelnote]] |
| 11 | * [x] wants to learn [y], but [x] [[LimitedMoveArsenal can only know four moves.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The endemic use of LimitedMoveArsenal (in that each Pokémon can only know four moves at a time, and one of those must be replaced before any new moves can be learned) in all the ''Pokémon'' generations is another massive meme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 12 | ** [[GameplayAndStorySegregation Alakazam can remember everything but a fifth move]]?! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The Pokédex states that Alakazam is highly intelligent and can remember everything. However, Pokémon can only learn 4 moves at a time. Cue jokes about Alakazam being unable to learn more than 4 moves.[[/labelnote]] |
| 13 | * [[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/shiny-pidgey HOLY SHIT! SHINY PIDGEY!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The story about someone obsessed with a shiny Pokémon they almost caught resulting in a breakup with their girlfriend is legendary amongst the fandom.[[/labelnote]] |
| 14 | * Hi! I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear! [[labelnote:Explanation]]There's always at least one member of the "youngster" trainer class who talks about shorts in ''EVERY GAME''. This has caused the "Shorts Boy" and his catchphrase to become a running gag in the fandom.[[/labelnote]] |
| 15 | ** Shorts Boy is later ''deconstructed'' at the Sinnoh Battle Frontier: he wonders if he'll grow up to be "Shorts Man," causing him some distress. |
| 16 | ** [[Webcomic/PokemonX "I hate pants! They're uncomfortable and difficult to wear!"]] |
| 17 | ** From ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue FireRed/LeafGreen]]'', "You're not wearing shorts! What's wrong with you?" [[note]]This variation of the Shorts Boy is sometimes used in memes revolving around his main line, though to a lesser extent.[[/note]] |
| 18 | ** Now, with ''Black and White 2'', we get the Dress Girl. |
| 19 | * Calm mind Suicune has no weak.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Suicune is one of those infamous "bulky water" type monsters and so has few weaknesses and appreciable amounts of HP. Couple this with its meaty special attack and special defense stats and the move Calm Mind (which increases those same stats), and you've got yourself an impenetrable StoneWall sweeper. This was even worse before Generation IV, as all Electric and Grass moves (its weaknesses) were special, and therefore did next to no damage ''despite'' being super-effective (hence, "it has no weak").[[/labelnote]] |
| 20 | * HotSkittyOnWailordAction! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The {{Trope Namer|s}} for any bizarre, horrifying, or just plain impossible breeding options. Began after someone noticed that the gargantuan Wailord and the miniscule Skitty were in the same Egg Group, meaning they could breed with each other. Believed to have originated on the Website/GameFAQs forums. [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/HSOWA Even Bulbapedia, the unofficial but most popular Pokémon wiki is in on this.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 21 | ** Dynamax Skitty and regular Wailord [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the reveal in ''Sword and Shield'' of Dynamax Pokémon, a SuperMode that temporarily makes a mon giant, it's been suggested that this could be used to overcome the size difference.[[/labelnote]] |
| 22 | * "Whoops. Dropped my balls." [[labelnote:Explanation]]There's a Juggler trainer who says this. AccidentalInnuendo[=/=]InnocentInnuendo ahoy.[[/labelnote]] |
| 23 | * Is the Crobat EV'd? [[labelnote:Explanation]]EV-trained Pokémon are often requested in trades; they crop up a lot, much to the chagrin of people who just want to trade, so phrases like this are used ironically by the latter group.[[/labelnote]] |
| 24 | ** OFFERING SHINY LEGENDARIES, PM ME WITH REQUESTS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Trading chat rooms have three types of people. Those who just wanna trade, those who want perfect Pokémon and expect to get them from others (hence Crobat), and people offering super-rare Pokémon so they can get rare ones — these people seldom actually ''have'' what they're offering.[[/labelnote]] |
| 25 | ** No fish, no Dittos, no legendaries. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The caveat on so many Gen VI trade offers. Fish shinies are too easy to get and thus not desirable. Legends aren't viable competitively outside of a few, and the perfect shiny Ditto that's been cloned ad infinitum is an obvious hack useful for breeding and little else — and those who want no part of hacks stay well away from it, too.[[/labelnote]] |
| 26 | * Red. He's the biggest MemeticBadass in the series, though Hilda (the female player character from ''Black and White'') at one point had been giving him a run for his money. |
| 27 | ** [[MemeticBadass Red]] says: [[VisibleSilence "..."]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Red only says this when challenged in ''G/S/C/HG/SS/B2/W2/Sun/Moon'' because he's a HeroicMime in his game. Whenever someone acts or roleplays as Red, this will usually be the only thing they'll say.[[/labelnote]] |
| 28 | * Xatu's cry, which sounds like [[https://youtu.be/dgPzpx065sg "TWO-TWO"]] (トゥートゥー) to Japanese ears. |
| 29 | * [[UrbanLegendOfZelda Fake Pokémon]], such as Mewthree. Also, [[GoodBadBugs Glitch Pokémon]], like Missingno and M Block. [[note]]The former are fan-made Pokémon, some of which are subject to rumors saying that that can actually be obtainable in-game; the latter's destructive tendencies are usually exaggerated.[[/note]] |
| 30 | ** [=MissingNo.=] is an EldritchAbomination. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In-game, it's a GameBreakingBug. Fans tend to portray [=MissingNo.=] in-universe as a monstrous glitch that destroys the fabric of reality.[[/labelnote]] |
| 31 | * '''''[[https://youtu.be/lImeEI7RlQk DON'T]]''''' '''''[[https://youtu.be/hBMR_E0DrTw PUSH]]''''' '''''[[https://youtu.be/JukY8v2Xk_U THE]]''''' '''''B-BUTTON!!!''''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Pressing B in the games cancels a Pokémon's evolution. People on [=YouTube=] have taken this to the next level and made videos where the B button is pressed at a specific time during the evolution, with the result usually being a messed-up form of the evolution or a fusion between the Pokémon and its evolution.[[/labelnote]] |
| 32 | * METAPOD used HARDEN! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Metapod, a very phallic Pokémon, only knows the move Harden if caught in the wild. Cue endless penis jokes.[[/labelnote]] |
| 33 | * [[EpicFail Final Gambit Shedinja.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]There is a rare move called Final Gambit that [[SuicideAttack sacrifices the user]] to deal damage to the opponent [[CastFromHitPoints equal to the user's current HP]]. One of the few mons with access to it is Shedinja, a OneHitPointWonder with a ton of immunities. It's nigh-impossible to talk about the move in seriousness without someone bringing this up.[[/labelnote]] |
| 34 | * The "Technology is amazing!" guy. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In every generation except II, the starting town has an overweight man in it in awe of the wonders of modern in-universe technology. The fandom has noticed.[[/labelnote]] |
| 35 | * Flareon is the butt of all jokes that are Eeveelution-related. Stuff like "No one loves Flareon," "[[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Eeveelutions and Flareon]]," and other similar stuff are spouted at the expense of the fire Eevee evolution.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Flareon's stats make it an excellent physical attacker… except for the fact that it can't survive the recoil from Flare Blitz, has few other good physical moves, and in Gens I-III, doesn't get any physical STAB moces due to Fire being a special type.[[/labelnote]] |
| 36 | ** '''GIVE FLAREON FLARE BLITZ!'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Generally the most requested move for Flareon in order to utilize its physical stats. Will likely die out with Gen VI, see below. An AscendedMeme as of Gen VI, as Flareon finally received the move.[[/labelnote]] |
| 37 | *** '''FLAREON STILL SUCKS EVEN WITH FLARE BLITZ!'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]The usual retort after someone says the line above, particularly because Flareon is slow and doesn't have enough HP to survive the move due to its recoil damage. Popping up big time with Flareon finally getting the move in Gen VI.[[/labelnote]] |
| 38 | * [[TrollingCreator Trollfreak]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A general fandom call to the developers for doing weird things like the Flareon issue above.[[/labelnote]] |
| 39 | * [=TM87=] memes [[labelnote:Explanation]][=TM87=] is the move Swagger in most games. Around the time "swag" entered the American lexicon, in came a ton of memes with "X has [=TM87=]" or "X used [=TM87=]". Another variant is "I got [=TM87=] cause I'm so [=HM02=]", [=HM02=] being Fly.[[/labelnote]] |
| 40 | * Level 9 and under Reshiram/Zekrom. [[labelnote:Explanation:]]The impossible to get Pokémon that so many people ask for on the GTS, making trading harder.[[/labelnote]] |
| 41 | * Sneaky Pebbles.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A nickname for Stealth Rock, an ''extremely'' widespread move which has drawn ire for rendering many Pokémon unviable in battle. Many other nicknames have been made, often with {{Alliterative Name}}s (Secret Silicates, Furtive Flint, etc.). Comes up a lot in discussions about [[LowTierLetdown Charizard]], a Pokémon whose crippling weakness to Sneaky Pebbles has become memetic in its own right.[[/labelnote]] |
| 42 | * "When is the Dark-type going to get a Gym?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Including the generation of its debut, the Dark type had no gyms of its own for six generations in a row. As a result, expect many jokes of Dark's ButtMonkey status to come up whenever a new region's Gym Leader lineup is being discussed and the anger/lack of surprise when Dark fails to be on the list. This was eventually mended in Gen VII, with the first Dark-type specialist outside of the Elite Four: Nanu, though some didn't count him for being an Island Trial and not a gym, eventually leading to a true Dark-type Gym in ''Sword and Shield'', and it's one of the main ones, too.[[/labelnote]] |
| 43 | * GENWUN/Genwunner [[labelnote:Explanation]]Cross-pollinated from the ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' fandom term "GEEWUN", this is used to mock [[NostalgiaFilter anyone who thinks the first generation]] (''Red'', ''Blue'', and ''Yellow'') [[NostalgiaFilter was the best and that any other generation sucks]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 44 | * You don't have enough badges to train me! (Usually with an image of a rampaging animal)[[labelnote:Explanation]]A phrase used in image macros that is based on the mechanic of the games where Pokémon that have not been caught by the player will disobey upon reaching certain levels, until the player character gets the required number of Gym badges to make them obey.[[/labelnote]] |
| 45 | * Snorlax took six generations/17 years to get up. [[labelnote:Explanation]][[https://i.imgur.com/MVTMmBp.jpg Lining all of Snorlax's sprites over the years up side by side]] makes it look like it's trying to stand, and its Gen VI animations depict it standing. Gen VII somehow managed to top this, via giving Snorlax {{Acrofatic}} powers with its exclusive Z-Move; looks like standing up let it unleash its true potential. Then Gen VIII knocked it back down with Snorlax's Gigantamax Form, which looks like it slept so long that earth grew over it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 46 | * Pokémon Bank will never be released. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The extended delays while Pokémon Bank was being released lead to comment that it was never going to happen at all.[[/labelnote]] |
| 47 | ** Please understand. [[labelnote:Explanation]]This phrase, already memetically associated with previous Nintendo delay apologies, wound up being particularly connected to this one.[[/labelnote]] |
| 48 | ** ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ give bank [[labelnote:Explanation]]The usual response to "Please Understand" when it doesn't already precede it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 49 | * Welfare Pokémon [[labelnote:Explanation]]Sometimes, you'll be given the opportunity to gain non-starter Pokémon without catching or trading, or even utilizing special events; the NPC just gives them to you. This is especially apparent in ''X'' and ''Y'', where it's possible to make almost an ''entire team'' of welfare mons.[[/labelnote]] |
| 50 | * The shiny Ponyta freakout. [[labelnote:Explanation:]]A [[https://youtu.be/pPCcf86ZKnM famous video]] in which a shiny hunter overreacts to finding the mon he was looking for. It's become popular to quote him, breathless and overblown manner of speech and all, when encountering a shiny of one's own.[[/labelnote]] |
| 51 | * Furret walk [[labelnote:Explanation]]''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'' added walking animations for every Pokémon, most of which were DummiedOut unless the Pokémon could be seen with the Poké Finder or available in ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee''. Furret's animation was adored [[RidiculouslyCuteCritter as much as Furret itself was]], eventually leading to a series of videos involving it, usually mixed with the [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite Accumula Town]] theme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 52 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wTDsCplARY Now with lyrics!]] |
| 53 | ** In the same vein as the Furret walk, Twitter users started making [[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FalinksMarch&src=hashtag_click Falinks]] march to different songs, making the already adorable Falinks even more beloved. |
| 54 | ** And in yet ''another'' similar vein, this started happening with [[https://youtu.be/9iHAncybZ3o Mr. Rime]] as well, having it tap-dance through various locations. |
| 55 | * Red is a [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Mishima]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]Red received a new design in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' to represent himself as he would have appeared in ''[=HeartGold=] & [=SoulSilver=]'' had they not decided to re-use his ''[=FireRed=] & [=LeafGreen=]'' design. This new design, which has him wearing dark blue pants with a blue flame decal emblazoned on the sides to represent Mega Charizard X's flames, immediately drew comparisons to Kazuya Mishima & Jin Kazama.[[/labelnote]] |
| 56 | * I've been robbed! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The leaking of some beta assets of Pokémon Red and Green and the Space World Demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver revealed a lot of cut Pokémon and previous designs. Plenty of people were upset at how some designs were passed over.[[/labelnote]] |
| 57 | * In a similar vein to Chinese president Xi Jinping being compared to Winnie the Pooh, some Philippine memes have taken to comparing Rillaboom to Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, often including a picture of Rillaboom in comments criticizing his speeches. |
| 58 | * The Coronavirus outbreak of 2020 led to Zubat-related jokes after news outlets suggested that [[ForeignQueasine eating bat soup]] was the cause. Some have joked that "this is what Professor Willow does with all the Zubat you send him in Pokémon GO" about the infamous video of a bowl of soup containing a whole dead bat. |
| 59 | * Ekans' [[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1235955935182495744 walking animations]] in ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonRescueTeam DX'' have become the topic of jokes. |
| 60 | * Pokémon Let's Go Home and Sleep [[labelnote:Explanation]] Due to the [[UsefulNotes/CoronavirusDisease2019Pandemic COVID-19 outbreak of early 2020,]] of which one of the most effective ways to combat is staying at home, fans joked about Game Freak either releasing ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee'', ''Pokémon Home'', and ''Pokémon Sleep'' at the same time, thus forming the joke, or a fictional title combining all three as an incentive to get people to help stop the spread.[[/labelnote]] |
| 61 | * Why not use [type]? We got... [[labelnote:Explanation]]A meme that involves making an array of six to eight Pokémon of a given type and giving them humorous nicknames based on their attributes (i.e Charmander could be "Lizard on fire," Duskull could be "[[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} Sans]]", etc.) [[TheRuntAtTheEnd The one at the end]] is usually a JokeCharacter or derided as such (i.e in a Bug-type variation, Weedle/[[Website/{{Showderp}} Specs Weedle]] could be "FUCKING USELESS" or some permutation thereof.)[[/labelnote]] |
| 62 | * #pokemonmastersex[[labelnote:Explanation]]When ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'' was rebranded as ''Pokémon Masters EX'', many noticed that making it into a hashtag with all lowercase letters made it look… [[TheProblemWithPenIsland wrong]]. As usual, [[HehHehYouSaidX the internet was quick to take notice.]] |
| 63 | [[/labelnote]] |
| 64 | * "FADE TO BLACK" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The habit of Game Freak forgoing animating events in lieu of having the screen fade out and show a text box with narrated actions ever since the transition to 3D in Gen VI became a memetic source of mockery following the high quality animations fiasco mentioned above, not at all helped by ''Sword and Shield'' using these fades much more liberally than even the Alola games. |
| 65 | [[/labelnote]] |
| 66 | * "We hope to see you again!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]In every ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' game except ''VideoGame/PokemonHeartGoldAndSoulSilver'', the Pokémon Center nurse says this line after fully healing the player's Pokémon. The line has been subjected to AlternativeCharacterInterpretation on the Internet as [[MemeticPsychopath Nurse Joy wanting the player's Pokémon to get seriously injured]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 67 | * The No Weakness Gang [[labelnote:Explanation]]Sableye, Spiritomb, and the Eelektross line are well-known for having no type weaknesses, due to the former's Ghost/Dark typing, which cancels out any weaknesses they would have otherwise, and the latter's ability of Levitate making it immune to its only weakness of Ground. Unfortunately, the introduction of the Fairy Type in [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY Gen VI]] saw this come to an end for Sableye and Spiritomb, making the Eelektross line the only Pokémon without a weakness. |
| 68 | [[/labelnote]] |
| 69 | * Pikachu noticed the WEED[[labelnote:Explanation]]A shot from ''VideoGame/PokemonChannel'' that has Pikachu noticing a weed that looks a bit like a certain type of drug leaf. Cue it becoming a stoner meme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 70 | * HM Slave[[labelnote:Explanation]]Most HM moves are not that impressive in battle but they're often needed to get around the map or do puzzles, so many players have a dedicated Pokémon who gets forced to have all the HM moves on them. "HM Slave" is the nickname for Pokémon used as such. This Pokémon typically receives no battle experience and generally only appears if the rest of the team has been wiped out, and the role is typically associated with the Bidoof line, since it is capable of learning more than half of its game's [=HMs=]. This has become less common with the disappearance of [=HMs=] in Generation VII, with the functions in ''Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee'' being given to the Partner Pokémon and in ''Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl'' being Pokétch applications.[[/labelnote]] |
| 71 | * Jigglypuff being completely unfazed by meteor storms, time-distorting blasts, and space-distorting tears. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to Jigglypuff being a Fairy-type Pokémon, which are immune to Dragon-type attacks, people like to bring up that powerful-looking attacks such as Draco Meteor, Roar of Time, and Spacial Rend, due to them being Dragon-type, [[NoSell do absolutely nothing]] to a such a small, cute Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 72 | * $120 billion franchise[[labelnote:Explanation]]A phrase often labeled on pictures and videos of glitch showcases, joking that even with all of their resources, Game Freak still produces glitchy mainline games.[[/labelnote]] |
| 73 | ** It's just a small indie company[[labelnote:Explanation]]A sarcastic phrase that gets tossed around for the same reasons.[[/labelnote]] |
| 74 | [[/folder]] |
| 75 | |
| 76 | [[folder:Generation I]] |
| 77 | !!''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow]]'' |
| 78 | * I came when I heard you beat the Elite Four. [[labelnote:Explanation]]AccidentalInnuendo said by Prof. Oak after the player defeats the Elite Four in ''R/B/Y/FR/LG''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 79 | * Pant, pant... I finally got through that cave. It was much bigger than I'd expected. I got too tired to explore the whole thing, so I came outside. [[labelnote:Explanation]]More AccidentalInnuendo, this time from a girl on the Azalea Town side of Union Cave in ''HG/SS''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 80 | ** I came through the tunnel, but I still have plenty of energy left. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Even ''more'' AccidentalInnuendo, this time coming from Hiker Anthony in ''GSC'', who is near the Union Cave as well.[[/labelnote]] |
| 81 | * You're training on Route 22 for Brock's Gym, your Pokémon are tired, and who do you see? '''GARY/BLUE MOTHERFUCKING OAK.''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Gary/Blue Oak, TheRival in ''R/B/Y'' has one of his battles in a side route near the city with the first gym, in a time when your Pokémon are likely to be worn out from battling. This and more have led to him being portrayed a MemeticBadass with the nickname "Gary Motherfucking Oak" who shows up at the worst times and will ''always'' be one step ahead of you.[[/labelnote]] |
| 82 | * [[http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/GameSultan/Random/Funny/1267454490833.png Dicks Oak]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The use of the HelloInsertNameHere trope in early ''Pokémon'' games means it's common for players to name their rival something stupid or crass. Since Blue Oak (the rival in the pictures) is a jerk, it's common for his names to be on the ruder end of the spectrum.[[/labelnote]] |
| 83 | * "So tell me, are you a boy? Or are you a girl?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The gender select option at the beginning of each game. Especially ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue FireRed/LeafGreen]]''. Jokes are frequently made about how you've lived next to Prof. Oak for years and yet he still doesn't know your gender.[[/labelnote]] |
| 84 | ** "This is my grandson. Tell me, what was his name again?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Related to the above, that Prof. Oak can't seem to recall his own grandson's name. Of course, this was the butt of many jokes by players in the games. "Douche", "Loser", etc.[[/labelnote]] |
| 85 | ** What kind of professor can determine the sex of a quadrupedal lava monster, but not a human child? Professor Oak, that's who! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A related meme referencing the fact that one of the only legendaries to have a confirmed gender in the games is Heatran. Multitudes of jokes pertaining to how Pokémon professors can tell the gender differences between Heatrans, but not more human-like Pokémon like Meloetta, or even actual human beings.[[/labelnote]] |
| 86 | ** Let's not forget Professor Oak's ability to sense people riding bikes indoors. [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the player attempts to use a Key Item in a location that it cannot be used (most famously, bicycles indoors or fishing rods in non-water tiles), a message will be displayed along the lines of "[Character]: [Player]! This isn't the time to do that!". This has led to the idea that Professor Oak (the original voice) can somehow sense when people try to ride bikes indoors… and he strongly disapproves.[[/labelnote]] |
| 87 | * "Hah! You better have Burn Heal!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]The last line of Blaine's pre-battle speech in ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue''. Sometimes used as a reaction image in response to a witty insult (or, a "BURN!"). Also used when a Pokémon with the Poison Heal ability gets burned before activating Toxic Orb.[[/labelnote]] |
| 88 | * They wanted me to battle, but I was born to [[DanceSensation DANCE!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Omastar's sprites in ''R/B'' make it look like it's dancing. [[https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7381013760/h5705D6D6/ A custom sprite]] that shows a dancing Omastar isn't helping matters. Sometimes fused with the Helix Fossil meme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 89 | * A Togekiss watching a Doduo take a crap. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hitmonchan's ''Red and Green'' sprite makes it look more like... well, a Togekiss watching a Doduo take a crap. [[https://i.imgur.com/H08dVXB.gif This gif]] highlights the striking similarities. (Curiously enough, Togekiss was only introduced in Gen IV.)[[/labelnote]] |
| 90 | * Exploding Hiker [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Red'', ''Blue'', and ''Yellow'', there's a mandatory Hiker trainer in Rock Tunnel that's gained a lot of attention due to the fact that he owns two Geodude and a Graveler that all know [[SuicideAttack Self-Destruct]]. He's particularly noteworthy when players are trying to solo run certain Pokémon, and they have to somehow bypass this trainer that's almost certainly going to blow up and easily kill them.[[/labelnote]] |
| 91 | * Agatha Lottery [[labelnote:Explanation]]Agatha in ''Red'', ''Blue'', and ''Yellow'' has the reputation of being one of the more annoying trainers to fight amongst people who perform solo runs due to how her team causes so much [[GameplayRandomization RNG]] from having to put up with her sleep from Hypnosis, confusion from Confuse Ray, and paralysis from Glare strats. All while her powerful Ghost Pokémon are chipping away at ya. Thus, beating Agatha becomes a "lottery" as to how long it will take to beat her hoping for that random chance where everything finally goes your way.[[/labelnote]] |
| 92 | [[/folder]] |
| 93 | |
| 94 | [[folder:Generation II]] |
| 95 | !!''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal]]'' |
| 96 | * "[[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment IT'S LIKE MY RATTATA IS IN THE TOP PERCENTAGE OF RATTATA]]!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Youngster Joey, the first trainer encountered in ''Gold/Silver/Crystal/[=HeartGold/SoulSilver=]'', says this when he calls you for a rematch. Oh, and [[WelcomeToCorneria he continues saying this after his Rattata evolves into a Raticate]]. Any mention of Ratatta will inevitably be met with a reference to Youngster Joey and his infamous phrase. Received newfound life after Occupy Wall Street took off.[[/labelnote]] |
| 97 | * This[[labelnote:Explanation]]An image of Wooper from Professor Oak's speech in Crystal that was paused at a point so that only the word "This" was visible in the text box. Popular particularly on Twitter, especially thanks to Wooper's EnsembleDarkhorse status, to the point where Pokémon's official Twitter account [[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1288524409825898496 acknowledged the meme.]] When [[VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet Scarlet and Violet]] had a regional Wooper form, they did it [[https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1554855868469952512 again]]. [[/labelnote]] |
| 98 | * Lance is a [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard cheating bastard]]! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Lance, a member of the Elite Four in ''R/B/Y/FR/LG/LGP/LGE'' and Champion in ''G/S/C/HG/SS'', has Pokémon with moves they are normally incapable of learning, as well as having evolved too early. The worst offenders include his Dragonite with Barrier in ''RBY'', and his Level ''40'' Dragonite in ''HGSS'', when it normally doesn't evolve until Level 55.[[/labelnote]] |
| 99 | ** Lance orders his Dragonite to fire Hyper Beam ''at a human''.[[labelnote:Explanation]]During his assault against Team Rocket's secret hideout in Mahogany Town during GSC, he cries "Dragonite, Hyper Beam!" ''and the Rocket grunt was knocked back to the wall''. However, it's implied that it could be a proper Pokémon battle, since that grunt comments that his Dragonite is too strong.[[/labelnote]] |
| 100 | ** Lance is a pervert.[[labelnote:Explanation]]His pose in ''GSC'' when you face him at the Elite Four is rather suggestive, being reminiscent of flashing.[[/labelnote]] |
| 101 | ** Bird Keeper Lance[[labelnote:Explanation]]Because of the scarcity of Dragon-types in Gen I and Gen II (where there were only two fully-evolved Dragon-type Pokémon), Lance has to fill his roster with Charizard, Aerodactyl, and Gyarados (which are based on dragons but aren't Dragon-type), along with three Dragonite. Coincidentally, they're all part Flying, leading to jokes about Lance secretly being a Flying-type trainer.[[/labelnote]] |
| 102 | * [[MyNameIsQuestionMarks My name's ???.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is how the rival in ''GSC'' introduces himself to you. Later on, you're asked what his name was, in what's supposed to be a HelloInsertNameHere moment. Cue hundreds of confused children and nostalgic adults naming him "???" — he ''did'' tell you his name, after all.[[/labelnote]] |
| 103 | * Sunkern's BST [[labelnote:Explanation]]Sunkern is notable for having the lowest Base Stat total of all Pokémon at only 180, which statistically makes it the weakest Pokémon. Thus, it became the butt of many jokes. It would be outdone in this regard in Gen VII with Solo Form Wishiwashi's BST only being 175 and with Blipbug matching its BST come Gen VIII.[[/labelnote]] |
| 104 | * Karen Lottery [[labelnote:Explanation]]Following up Agatha from Gen I is the solo-run Karen battle in ''Gold'', ''Silver'', and ''Crystal'', which suffers very similar [[GameplayRandomization RNG]] to get through. Right off the bat, you're dealing with an Umbreon that relies on Confuse Ray and Sand-Attack strats, which given how tanky Umbreon is, it will be sure to get one or more of these off on your Pokémon to confuse them or completely wreck their accuracy. Adding to that is her following Vileplume or Gengar potentially paralyzing ya with their respective Stun Spore and Lick moves. Also, if that wasn't enough, Gengar could provide a major F-U by suddenly taking you down with it by using Destiny Bond.[[/labelnote]] |
| 105 | * Bye-bye a go-go! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The recurring Team Rocket Grunt who's a FunnyForeigner quickly became an EnsembleDarkHorse for how strange his speech patterns are, to the point that many ''Pokémon'' fans went to make "bye-bye a go-go" a SigningOffCatchPhrase in conversations. It only became more used when the Rocket Grunt reappeared in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite Black and White]]'' as a RetiredMonster in Icirrus City.[[/labelnote]] |
| 106 | * "Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should try to win with their favorites." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Karen's speech after being defeated is commonly passed around in the fandom as a source of inspiration and to place emphasis on playing the game the way you like rather than doing so competitively.[[/labelnote]] |
| 107 | ** Okay, my favorite Pokémon is Landorus-Therian and yours is Ledian.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A counter-meme to the above, making fun of those who don't have the slightest idea how competitive works and the assumption the meme makes that says that the competitively viable Pokémon can't be people's favorites.[[/labelnote]] |
| 108 | [[/folder]] |
| 109 | |
| 110 | [[folder:Generation III]] |
| 111 | !! ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald]]'' & ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]'' |
| 112 | * The SEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A seemingly random line from ''R/S/E''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 113 | * *TRUMPETS* [[labelnote:Explanation]]The ''Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald'' soundtrack features massive amounts of trumpets everywhere. They're so omnipresent that their association with the Hoenn games has become memetic.[[/labelnote]] |
| 114 | [[/folder]] |
| 115 | |
| 116 | [[folder:Generation IV]] |
| 117 | !!''[[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum]]'' & ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]]'' |
| 118 | * "I will defeat you with the Magikarp my dad gave me!" YOUR FATHER NEVER LOVED YOU. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Magikarp are famously useless until they evolve into Gyarados. One Youngster in ''Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'' says the above line before battling the player, resulting in people joking about the kid's dad caring about him so little as to give him a Pokémon that can't battle on its own until it evolves.[[/labelnote]] |
| 119 | * In ''[=HG/SS=]'', the rival forcefully strips the player character of his/her Rocket Grunt disguise. The fanart and fan comics for this scene is honestly staggering (and [[Rule34 not surprisingly]], much of it is {{NSFW}}). |
| 120 | * Ethan/Lyra's Marill portrayed as malicious or creepy in fanart. Usually Ethan's though. |
| 121 | ** Lyra's Marill smelling like a dust mop/rags [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''HG/SS'', in some of her phone calls, Lyra, and only Lyra, will randomly tell the player "Marill smells like a dust mop!" (Or in the Japanese version, rags.) The silliness and total randomness of the line has made Lyra [[NeverLiveItDown forever associated with it]], and in Japan has given her Marill the FanNickname of "Zoukinn" ("Rags").[[/labelnote]] |
| 122 | * [[https://youtu.be/e7EifvNncBg DELELELELE WHOOOOOOOOP]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Kricketune's cry on loop. As of ''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'', it's become an AscendedMeme due to an alpha Kricketune's cry being rendered in text in this form.[[/labelnote]] |
| 123 | * Cynthia's piano theme[[labelnote:Explanation]]Known for her challenging fights, this theme plays right before Cynthia's Champion battle. Players of the Unova games have been caught off-guard when they entered a seemingly generic house on Undella Town, only to be met with Cynthia and said theme. The DissonantSerenity induced by this theme has fans dubbed it the "Piano of Death". With ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind'', fans have compared it to the piano section of Giorno's theme, which usually plays when he is about to win the fight.[[/labelnote]] |
| 124 | ** Cynthia's theme in general is constantly memed on for ''immediately'' causing players to go into [[OhCrap terror-fueled breakdowns]] as soon as they hear it. |
| 125 | * [[Website/{{Reddit}} /r/FuckMindy]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mindy is an NPC you can trade with in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl Diamond/Pearl/Platinum]]''. She gives you a Haunter, which would normally [[SocializationBonus evolve via trade]] into the powerful Gengar... except Mindy gave hers an Everstone, which stops it from evolving. Fans didn't take too kindly to this, especially when it was discovered that players can't pull this stunt when trading with other players, which makes for such an obvious sign of TheComputerIsACheatingBastard. The hatred of Mindy is so strong that there is an ''entire subreddit'' dedicated to it, hence the name of the meme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 126 | * Route 21 Guns[[labelnote:Explanation]]Many have noted how [[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl Route 209]]'s intro is similar to the chorus of Music/GreenDay's "[[Music/TwentyFirstCenturyBreakdown 21 Guns]]", which the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' version [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AZJ-cPcKtk makes more obvious]] by removing the upper melody section above the notes in question. There are older songs that use that particular motif, but 21 Guns was released soon after ''Diamond and Pearl'', and its melancholy lyrics sharply contrast with Pokémon’s generally upbeat tone.[[/labelnote]] |
| 127 | * Beta Arceus[[labelnote:Explanation]]In July 2020, a sprite leak of ''Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'' revealed some previously unseen beta designs in the game code. One such sprite is that of a beta form of Arceus, which, in contrast to its angelic, majestic official design, instead looks like a nearly shapeless wispy blob with two red eyes. Fans have been split on this image, with one camp joking about [[{{Narm}} how goofy and silly it looks]], while another camp unironically liking the ghostly design as suggestive of YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm.[[/labelnote]] |
| 128 | ** Several other beta sprites were widely memed, such as the dog-like Beta Giratina being jokingly compared to Therian Landorus, while the red-colored Beta Garchomp line drew some comparisons to Prince Sidon from ''Breath of the Wild''. |
| 129 | * [[UsefulNotes/NaziGermany Nazi]] Registeel [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Japanese, English, and Korean releases of ''VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl'', Registeel's sprite depicted it in a pose resembling the notorious Nazi salute that was used to greet UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler while he was Führer of Germany. Unsurprisingly, the sprite was edited for the continental European release, and ''Pokémon Platinum'' and ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]]'' used the edited sprite for all regions.[[/labelnote]] |
| 130 | * [[SarcasmMode Definitely less confusing]] than the Azure Flute.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Azure Flute event to fight and capture Arceus was never released (instead, Arceus was distributed directly), with Junichi Masuda later claiming in an interview that there were concerns of it being "too confusing". Players love to joke that the various [[GuideDangIt obtuse mechanics]] that ''are'' in the game are therefore officially confirmed by Nintendo to be more intuitive than going to Spear Pillar and using a key item.[[/labelnote]] |
| 131 | * Buneary hates you[[labelnote:Explanation]]Buneary starts with a starting friendship value of 0, which many interpret as it simply hating your guts from day one for no reason. Many have also noted that the only other Pokémon with starting friendship this low are legendaries, which means Buneary doesn't just hate you -- it hates you with ''the strength of the gods.''[[/labelnote]] |
| 132 | [[/folder]] |
| 133 | |
| 134 | [[folder:Generation V]] |
| 135 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite'' & ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2'' |
| 136 | * [[http://www.halolz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/halolz-dot-com-pokemon-ygotas-pokemononmotorcycles.jpg Pokémon Battles on Bicycles.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Became a meme on a few forums after some people said Game Freak might implement it for ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''. An obvious kick at ''Anime/YuGiOh'' and lifted from TheAbridgedSeries.[[/labelnote]] |
| 137 | * DENNIS! DENNIS! DENNIS! DENNIS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Ghetsis' battle theme contains OminousLatinChanting of his name, but which ended up sounding like the name "Dennis" instead. The fans ran with it and started calling him by that name.[[/labelnote]] |
| 138 | ** Ghetsis stole the battle theme from Genesect. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the interim between ''Black and White'''s Japanese and English releases, Ghetsis's battle music somehow became associated with the Mythical Pokémon Genesect. The confusion wasn't cleared up until more people reached the part of the story the music plays.[[/labelnote]] |
| 139 | ** RIP DENNIS[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]The ''[[VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]'' remix of his battle theme has the OminousLatinChanting sound more obviously like "Ghetsis", thus leading people to make jokes like "Dennis is dead" and "RIP Dennis" in [=YouTube=] comments.[[/labelnote]] |
| 140 | * "I'm a heartbreaker.... My name.... Charles."[[labelnote:Explanation]]Catchphrase of Charles, a Motorcyclist in Driftveil City who introduces you to a new kind of battle (Rotation Battles in Black, and Triple Battles in White). For some reason, Charles has become somewhat of a popular character despite being a minor NPC, though not to the same extent as characters like Youngster Joey. His catchphrase will be almost guaranteed to be mentioned whenever he is.[[/labelnote]] |
| 141 | * In ''Black and White'', Nimbasa City's Big Stadium contains a ShoutOut to ''VideoGame/InazumaEleven'' in which one of the soccer players tells you to "Join the training of our Pokémon Eleven!" On the Japanese art community Website/{{pixiv}}, there is now a [[http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC "PokeIre" tag]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Japanese {{Portmanteau Series Nickname}}s for the two series are ''Pocket Monsters'' -> ''Pokémon'' and ''Inazuma Eleven'' -> ''[=InaIre=]'', so naturally "Pokémon Eleven" becomes "[=PokeIre=]" for {{Crossover}} fanart depicting things like ''Inazuma Eleven'' characters training Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 142 | * Merge everything with Kyurem! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Black 2 and White 2'', the version mascots are Kyurem merged with either Reshiram or Zekrom. Cue pictures and fanart of Kyurem merged with other Pokémon. In a related note, [[Franchise/YuGiOh Polymerization and Synchro Summoning]] jokes are popular with Black and White Kyurem as well.[[/labelnote]] |
| 143 | * D! O! G! A! R! S! DOGARS! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The remix for Roxie's Gym features her band singing about Koffing in the background; Dogars being Koffing's Japanese name. In non-Japanese versions it is P! O! K! E! M! O! N! POKEMON![[/labelnote]] |
| 144 | * '''ARE YOU READY?''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]The encounter theme for the models in Elesa's Gym features the aforementioned words prominently throughout the tune. It's since been used to hype up events.[[/labelnote]] |
| 145 | ** '''I AM REGGIE''' [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mishearing/mutation of the above, often used to talk about Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America.[[/labelnote]] |
| 146 | ** Server:...... Or "They forgot to get the server ready" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mutations that popped up after the Christmas e[=Shop=]/ ''Pokémon Bank'' crash.[[/labelnote]] |
| 147 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Ns56zg1d0 However... I DISAGREE!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Black and White 2'', during the player's third meeting with Colress, Colress talks about how he disagrees with the old Team Plasma's ideals of liberating Pokémon from humans, instead believing that it is humans that can bring out the maximum potential in Pokémon. The scene's portrayal in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAInQ2nBZKg Black and White 2: Animated Trailer]] made it iconic, as in it Nate dramatically encounters Colress under the moonlit night sky while an epic remix of Colress's theme plays and Colress makes his declaration in a [[LargeHam hammy]] manner.[[/labelnote]] |
| 148 | * [[BlackIsBiggerInBed The Black version is longer.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]After the ''Black and White'' versions were announced, it didn't take long for Freudian humor to start.[[/labelnote]] |
| 149 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc_0wfIuuzw Driftveil City's music]] has become a meme in various ways, including being a YTPMV source and trending on Vietnamese [=TikTok=] due to it sounding similar to a typical wedding song from that country. |
| 150 | ** The Dancing Lizard meme, where a lizard dances to the song, further boosted its popularity, and it became even more popular in late 2023 to early 2024 thanks to WebAnimation/CasVanDePol referencing it in his ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon'' video with Toothless instead of a lizard. |
| 151 | * Amoonguss. [[labelnote:Explanation]]This Pokémon's popularity exploded after ''VideoGame/AmongUs'' became a FountainOfMemes, due to sharing a similar name and disguising itself as a Poké Ball, making it an "imposter".[[/labelnote]] |
| 152 | ** '''Do not look up Pokémon 591'''. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A variation of the above, where people often warn each other not to look up the number, to surprise them with Amoonguss' name.[[/labelnote]] |
| 153 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92U96iNWY24 "god i love the limited 3d in this game its so charming"]][[note]]The Gen V games have a very specific artstyle; the [=3D=] element of the SpritePolygonMix is emphasised more than Gen IV, with some locations featuring level geometry buildings protruding from the ground quite prominently, or certain locations having dynamic camera movement. It's very unique in this regard, as previous generations stuck with styles that emphasized the sprites, while later games went fully [=3D=]. This uniqueness for the generation turned memetic during WebVideo/{{Saltydkdan}}'s Friendlocke stream of the game, and resulted in a number of snowclones, before generally being repeated for the game in general (whether only memetically or [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome honestly]]).[[/note]] |
| 154 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLVr0VfeLmk "keep dancing while your Pokemon's dying"]][[note]]The linked sound snippet is the BackgroundMusicOverride whenever your Pokemon's HP goes in the red. Not a few players were torn between healing their Pokemon and listening to the really catchy tune while the mon is essentially kept in the limbo of being critically injured.[[/note]] |
| 155 | * [[https://twitter.com/The_Only_Shoe/status/1145693700770738179?t=P0CykyJBuyyLo8ptL7ASkw&s=19 Rosa's boobs]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Fan art depicting Rosa posing for a photograph, not knowing that the photographer [[BoobBasedGag is actually taking a picture of her breasts]]. Became a popular template used to mock sensationalism.[[/labelnote]] |
| 156 | [[/folder]] |
| 157 | |
| 158 | [[folder:Generation VI]] |
| 159 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'' & ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]'' |
| 160 | * HOENN CONFIRMED![[labelnote:Explanation]]An attempt to say that a remake of Generation III is coming due to "hints" in ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY''. Became HilariousInHindsight after the announcement of ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''. And to a lesser extent, this meme was revived with the 2017 Halloween event in ''VideoGame/PokemonGo''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 161 | ** SINNOH CONFIRMED![[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody of the above, using obvious examples like "Generation IV Pokémon are in the game, Sinnoh confirmed!" Has become even more prominent with Gen VII and Gen VIII, where even the slightest thing ''Diamond/Pearl'' related will cause this to be cited. Also became HilariousInHindsight when the Sinnoh Pokémon were added to ''Pokémon GO''. Became HilariousInHindsight ''again'' once remakes of ''Diamond and Pearl'' were announced in February of 2021.[[/labelnote]] |
| 162 | ** SINNOH CONFIRMED TWICE![[labelnote:Explanation]]When it was revealed in February 2021 that not only would Sinnoh remakes be heading to the Switch, but ''another'' game set in Sinnoh (this one taking place in the past) was in development, a number of people used this phrase to sum up the announcement.[[/labelnote]] |
| 163 | ** KANTO CONFIRMED![[labelnote:Explanation]]Things like the ''Pokémon Origins'' anime are making people ponder Gen I re-remakes now. Became HilariousInHindsight with the release of ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndEevee''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 164 | * Sylveon the Dragon Slayer [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the Fairy-type was added in Gen VI and revealed to be super-effective against Dragon, many people made jokes about the cute and cuddly Fairy-types such as Sylveon and Jigglypuff defeating powerful Dragon-types. For instance, there's an influx of fanart showing Sylveon standing on top of a pile of fainted Dragon-type Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 165 | ** Because of this and the [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Sylveon_vs_Hydreigon.png official art]] showing Sylveon seemingly clashing with a Hydreigon, there's a budding {{Shipping}} between the two, with a rather meek/teasing Sylveon toying with an annoyed/cowering Hydreigon. |
| 166 | *** A popular strategy in ''ORAS'' was to teach the move [[SuperScream Hyper Voice]] to a Sylveon with its Hidden Ability ''Pixilate''. That Ability turned any Normal-type move into a Fairy-type move, on top of making it even stronger. So yes, Sylveon could kill Dragons simply by shouting at them loud enough, just like the [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Dovahkiin]]. |
| 167 | ** [[Anime/SailorMoon FIGHTING EVIL BY MOONLIGHT]] [[labelnote:Explanation:]]It also spawned this — as now people joke that Sylveon is in fact a MagicalGirl, and with the moon theme from the picture, and it showing off a moonlight-themed damaging move, notes that she is ''Anime/SailorMoon''. Oh, and the other Eeveelutions are the Sailor Scouts, apparently.[[/labelnote]] |
| 168 | ** [[MadnessMantra still not confirmed still not confirmed still not confirmed]] [[labelnote:Explanation:]]Shortly after the Fairy type revealing, [[https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7578888960/hF4A4A06E/ this image]], showing a Website/{{Facebook}} discussion with various Dragon-types (and newly-[[{{Retcon}} retconned]]) Fairy-types) reacting to the news. Hydreigon, who is ''doubly'' weak to Fairy-type attacks, [[HeroicBSOD can only respond with the statement]]. It's also sometimes used when rumors involving the type or anything else come out.[[/labelnote]] |
| 169 | ** [[TheDreaded Ghetsis' Hydreigon]] being the reason why the Fairy type was invented[[labelnote:Explanation]]As mentioned above, Hydreigon has a quadruple weakness to Fairy types. Considering that the main villain of the previous generation was Ghetsis, whose Hydreigon was often considered such a terrifying powerhouse that it single-handedly turned Ghetsis into ThatOneBoss for ''both'' of his games, many joke that the Fairy type was introduced ''specifically'' to counter Ghetsis' Hydreigon. It got even funnier when he returned in ''Ultra Sun and Moon'', letting players use their new Fairy types on him to get their just desserts.[[/labelnote]] |
| 170 | * What Does Delphox Say?[[labelnote:Explanation]]A pun on the memetic Ylvis song released at about the same time as ''X & Y'', further fueled by Delphox's cry sounding similar to the absurd "fox noises" mentioned in the song.[[/labelnote]] |
| 171 | * Fletchling/Talonflame is r e l e n t l e s s.[[labelnote:Explanation:]]During Fletchling's reveal, fans noted its odd description of rather being relentless in attacking. This spawned various [[https://i.imgur.com/BTILoPO.jpg images]] of Fletchling being a KillerRabbit. Talonflame was introduced with the new animation Brave Bird, so people used it again.[[/labelnote]] |
| 172 | * [[Film/DumbAndDumber TEAM FLARE BOSS]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Creator/JimCarrey's [[http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/CostumeRental/Austin60s70s/Pics%20Austin1970s/AustinDumbJC.jpg orange suit]] worn at one point in the movie has been compared to the Kalos villain team Team Flare, who wears… orange suits.[[/labelnote]] |
| 173 | * Mega [insert name of Mon here]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the reveal of "Mega Evolutions" coming for Generation VI, many fans have been adding "Mega" to every Pokémon name. Such as [[RepetitiveName Mega Meganium]] for instance.[[/labelnote]] |
| 174 | ** Yanmega [[note]](Megayanma in Japan)[[/note]] and Meganium were Mega before it was cool. |
| 175 | *** [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers Dialga was Primal before it was cool]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]After the revelation of Primal Reversion for Kyorge and Groudon, some people have pointed out that a "Primal" Pokémon has been done before (though Primal Dialga doesn't fit the naming scheme in Japanese).[[/labelnote]] |
| 176 | ** Adding "Mega" to sundry {{Game Breaker}}s, such as Mega Garchomp and Mega Terrakion. Became HilariousInHindsight after Garchomp was revealed to indeed have a Mega Evolution. |
| 177 | ** Why stop at just Pokémon? Applying Mega Evolution to the human characters is a common joke as well. Mega Professor Oak, anyone? |
| 178 | * Due to Mega Ampharos's looks, there have been variations of calling the Pokémon's name, from Amfabulous to Amfabio. |
| 179 | ** Also, Mega Ampharos in an advert of L'oreal. [[note]] While Mega Ampharos didn't actually appear in a L'oreal advertisement, people noted that the Pokémon's hair makes it look surprisingly similar to a L'oreal model, leading to jokes connecting it and the company.[[/note]] |
| 180 | ** PC Gamer Ampharos[[labelnote:Explanation]]Ampharos, especially its Mega form, resembles the "PC Master Race" memes, which led to jokes about it being a snobby PC gamer.[[/labelnote]] |
| 181 | * YOU CAN SIT ON BENCHES! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In one of the ''X/Y'' trailers, it showcased the player sitting down on a bench for a brief second; fans have taken to jokingly hailing this as the greatest innovation the series has ever produced.[[/labelnote]] |
| 182 | * "I may be bad and stupid, but I'm serious about Pokémon." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Pre-battle dialogue for a trainer in the Battle Maison jokingly repeated by fans (usually through [[https://pics.me.me/i-may-be-bad-and-stupid-but-im-serious-about-3127126.png a screencap]] of the dialogue) to [[SelfDeprecation poke fun at their devotion to the series]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 183 | * Professor Sycamore from ''X/Y'' and his [[http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3986/r360.jpg uncanny resemblance]] to the teacher from ''Anime/KillLaKill''. |
| 184 | ** He's also a common visual headcanon for [[Podcast/WelcomeToNightvale Nightvale's]] beautiful and perfect scientist Carlos. |
| 185 | * The Butterfly from Hell[[labelnote:Explanation]]Vivillon is #[[NumberOfTheBeast 666]] in the National Pokédex, drawing many jokes that the colorful Bug-type is actually far more sinister than it appears (or alternatively, having scarier Pokémon like Espurr or Gengar calling Vivillon "unworthy" of the number).[[/labelnote]] |
| 186 | * Espurr and its [[https://i.imgur.com/aw2RKfW.png interesting]] [[https://i.imgur.com/0Jyd683.png expressions]] quickly shot up to meme status after it was first put into Pokémon-Amie. The most famous of these is its unblinking stare, which is mentioned in the General section. |
| 187 | ** Espurr [[HeroicBSOD BSoD]] [[https://youtu.be/w5mbL0pPV84 eyes]] [[https://youtu.be/xH54WN7Pwbc too,]] [[https://youtu.be/IdcYIDSY23A with]] some NightmareFuel. |
| 188 | * Jingle jingle, [[PrecisionFStrike motherfucker]], I kill dragons [[labelnote:Explanation]]While the entire Fairy typing is notorious for being a bunch of cute Dragon killers, special mention goes to Klefki for being a tiny Pokémon based off a key ring, of all things.[[/labelnote]] |
| 189 | * [[https://youtu.be/ywDDWGyqhT4 Diggersby tho?]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In response to comments that Diggersby has weak stats (which it technically does when it doesn't have the Huge Power ability), video game streamer Shofu spends a good ten minutes chatting with his friend about how awesome its design is. This video led to people spamming the aforementioned phrase online; it's been considered a ForcedMeme, though, due to how often people said it back when it was popular.[[/labelnote]] |
| 190 | * [[https://youtu.be/36Bf7roDli8 Spamming Lysandre/Fleur-De-Lis' face in BGMs]] is becoming notable in Japan. |
| 191 | ** [[https://youtu.be/1iFTR807_Gk Ghetsis/G-Cis!]] |
| 192 | * "It's been 3,000 years..." [[labelnote:Explanation]]The scene from [[spoiler:the ending of ''X'' and ''Y'', where AZ finally reunites with his Floette]] has been used to make jokes about the release of either the Hoenn remakes or Pokémon Bank or the long-delayed Flipnote Studio 3D, poking fun at how long fans have been waiting for them. In addition, it would come up any time new information is revealed about ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'' and ''VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet'' due to the long intervals between them. It's also sometimes used in other fandoms to poke fun at delays such as the Nintendo Switch reveal or Valve's ''Webcomic/TeamFortress2'' comic.[[/labelnote]] |
| 193 | * Slurpuff is a Counter to Mega Kangaskhan[[labelnote:Explanation]]A quote from Verlisify, a controversial figure in the Pokémon community. [[https://youtu.be/7GQo1oSccNI In an interview with The Flaming Spade]], he says this as a justification for why Mega Kangaskhan isn't broken, despite [[YouKeepUsingThatWord misusing the word counter]] (Slurpuff cannot switch into any attack from Mega Kangaskhan and threaten it KO it before getting KO'd itself) and ignoring the fact that Mega Kangaskhan has consistently proven its GameBreaker status in the Singles format by being able to [[TotalPartyKill steamroll through entire teams]] [[OneManArmy by itself with little to no team support]] and [[CripplingOverspecialization forcing players to run obscure counters that have no use outside of]] ''[[CripplingOverspecialization trying]]'' [[CripplingOverspecialization to kill Mega Kangaskhan]] [[UselessUsefulSpell (which can easily fail at their job)]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 194 | * RIP Tabitha 2002-2014. [[labelnote:Explanation]][[http://pokebeach.com/news/0614/oras-corocoro-4.jpg The new Aqua and Magma admin redesigns]] became notorious for [[YouDontLookLikeYou bearing little resemblance to their pre-remake selves.]] [[https://i.imgur.com/C8jzjvx.png Magma Admin Tabitha]] is often singled out in this topic of discussion, as his redesign gives him a significantly heavier build than the original.[[/labelnote]] |
| 195 | * Tabitha is often associated with Makuhita in fanart due to Matt comparing him to one in the demo. |
| 196 | * [[UnfortunateCharacterDesign The large and ill-placed]] [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything spike that Metagross gains as Mega Metagross]] has already spawned [[MemeticMolester just the kind of jokes and memes you'd expect]]. |
| 197 | * Croissant Spaceship. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mega Salamence's design has ''enormous'' crescent-shaped wings and it has a design that resembles a futuristic spaceship.[[/labelnote]] |
| 198 | * Mega Slowbro's inherently funny design and awkward look turned it into a meme as soon as it was accidentally uploaded on the Internet. |
| 199 | * Mega Diancie's eerie resemblance to [[Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica Madoka]][[spoiler:'s ultimate form]] also quickly became a meme as soon as it was revealed. |
| 200 | ** Likewise, Mega Audino's resemblance to Kyubey, coupled with the fact that May's Pokémon Contest outfit makes her look like a Magical Girl. |
| 201 | * Based Pachirisu. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Player Se Jun Park won the 2014 Pokémon World Championships by [[https://youtu.be/8sQUoqo_q1A leading with a Pachirisu,]] [[KillerRabbit of all things]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 202 | * Literature/WheresWally [[labelnote:Explanation]]Wally's redesign wasn't revealed until September 2014, two months before the game's release. During the time before its reveal, this phrase referencing the book series of the same name was used by fans who wanted to see his redesign.[[/labelnote]] |
| 203 | ** [[AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonRubyAndSapphire I FOUND WALLY!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In September, Wally was finally revealed in ''[=CoroCoro=]''. And he has a Mega Gallade![[/labelnote]] |
| 204 | * "It feels like I'm wearing nothing at all!" "Stupid sexy Wallace" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Wallace's redesign in ''OR/AS'' is considered extremely fanservice-y, and lots of jokes soon appeared, including [[http://wanlingnic.tumblr.com/post/100525306195/gym-leader-wallaces-new-outfit-in-oras-is-a-joke an image]] that referenced [[StupidSexyFlanders a popular]] ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' line.[[/labelnote]] |
| 205 | * WAILHORDE[[labelnote:Explanation]]The introduction of Horde Encounters in Gen VI inspired jokes about a Wailord horde encounter and how they would even fit on the battlefield.[[/labelnote]] |
| 206 | ** Also jokes about Unown hordes spelling random or vulgar words became commonplace. |
| 207 | * "X was a Kalos thing." [[labelnote:Explanation]]After ''X'' and ''Y'' featured a high degree of character customization, it was eventually confirmed that it would ''not'' be possible to do the same in the third gen remakes, with the explanation being that it was a Kalos thing because those games focused on beauty, while the third gen remakes focus on adventure. After that, the phrase was used as a go-to catch all meme for whenever GF cuts features/retcons something for no understandable reason.[[/labelnote]] |
| 208 | * 200 POTIONS [[labelnote:Explanation]]Japan, Europe, and America all featured special pre-order bonuses to customers who pre-ordered both ''Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''. Japan offered [[{{Feelies}} figures and an artbook]], Europe offered the same figures and a steelbook, and America got, well... Download codes for 200 free potions. A slight case of {{Misblamed}} in that Japan also had a similar 200 potion deal, but even then it still included the figures; the main source of frustration and memetic value is the fact that America got the potions even though they originally weren't getting any of the physical bonuses. Toys R Us eventually did offer bonus Mega Charizard plushes, but the meme persists.[[/labelnote]] |
| 209 | * BRAVE BIRD EVERYTHING! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The frequent use of Gale Wings Talonflame with Brave Bird inspired a lot of "Brave Bird" memes.[[/labelnote]] |
| 210 | ** Talonflame is the Bravest of all Birds. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Some people have called Talonflame "the bravest bird" or "the bravest of all birds" due to the aforementioned strategy.[[/labelnote]] |
| 211 | ** RIP Smogonbird [[labelnote:Explanation]]Unfortunately, in Gen VII, Gale Wings was Nerfed to only activate at full health (note: Talonflame is [[FragileSpeedster incredibly frail]], has a double weakness to Stealth Rock, and its best moves are CastFromHitPoints, so it's practically '''''never''''' at full health), ending Talonflame's competitive viability in higher tiers.[[/labelnote]] |
| 212 | * Flygon not having a Mega [[labelnote:Explanation]]Many fans lamented the realization that Flygon didn't get a mega in ORAS and a ton of memes were spawned. Made even more egregious as Flygon is the ''only'' Gen III Dragon-type not to have a Mega.[[/labelnote]] [[note]]In an interview with Ken Sugimori, it was confirmed that [[WhatCouldHaveBeen Mega Flygon was actually planned as early as X and Y, but was dropped due to artist's block and they were still unable to complete a design for ORAS, so it was dropped from consideration]].[[/note]] |
| 213 | ** Milotic not having a mega [[labelnote:Explanation]]Much like Flygon, many bring up how Milotic never got a Mega Evolution in ORAS either.[[/labelnote]] |
| 214 | * [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/753/357/e50.jpg WOW IT'S FUCKING NOTHING]][[labelnote:Explanation]]After being promised news about ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' after they were announced in a Pokémon-related show, the only actual "news" that were revealed were a small cutscene of Kyogre and Groudon emerging from the sea. A screenshot of Groudon from that is commonly used to show dismay for lack of significant news.[[/labelnote]]. |
| 215 | * Too much water. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Erupted from IGN's review of ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire''. The review was almost entirely glowing with few complaints leveraged towards the game, but it still only managed to get a 7.8 out of 10. In the [[ViewersAreGoldfish article summation at the bottom of the page]], one of the negatives against the game was, well… "too much water," which is more or less unavoidable considering that the game takes place [[CaptainObvious on a bunch of islands]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 216 | ** IGN is run by Team Magma. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Some fans have joked that this is the reason behind IGN's "too much water" complaint.[[/labelnote]] |
| 217 | ** An AscendedMeme as of ''Sun & Moon'', as one of the comments you can get in the Poké Finder is ''"7.8/10. Too much water. *shrug emoticon*"'' |
| 218 | * Would you like to put your hand deep in the hole? [[labelnote:Explanation]]The wording of the mirage holes is [[AccidentalInnuendo a little suggestive]], to say the least. Cue a lot of dirty jokes about it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 219 | * Nowadays people can easily have access to Gen VI games' character 3D models. And of course, the internet immediately had the idea to use UsefulNotes/MikuMikuDance to make [[https://youtu.be/K4Fxo71HxIk hilarious]] [[https://youtu.be/xtxz69qPBYY music]] and [[https://youtu.be/SbWS4tk-lic dance]] [[https://youtu.be/W_qojPhbD_E videos.]] (Yes, there were MMD videos before, but those were rare and used custom models.) |
| 220 | ** Within a week of their release, [[https://youtu.be/sd0KZzTJvhQ this]] [[https://youtu.be/1oWSSVspppg also]] [[https://youtu.be/YfOxBne0_jM happened]] [[https://youtu.be/X7gjfI7Ybws&index=6&list=PLuEZQH4Qby_ZsqiMmkcYMHfo8CqXMHM2z to]] the Gen VII games. |
| 221 | * Fug [[labelnote:Explanation]]It stemmed from an image of a shiny Rayquaza's close up in a status pic with a caption of "FUG" (The Flying type label in German, which is Flug, with the l letter removed), whenever Rayquaza is mentioned, it is referred as such. Sometimes, the caption is paired up with Rayquaza's OffModel Happy Meal toy for added hilarity.[[/labelnote]] |
| 222 | ** Aero-Ass [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'' Special Demo was released, setting the language to German revealed that Greninja's Aerial Ace is translated as "Aero-Ass", which made it a prime target for InMyLanguageThatSoundsLike memes. Sometimes the two "misinterpreted German" memes are mashed up together as "Fug dat Aero-Ass". Even better is that Aerial Ace is a Flying-type move… which in itself is listed as "Flug" and photoshopped to "Fug".[[/labelnote]] |
| 223 | * Screaming Flannery [[labelnote:Explanation]]Flannery in ''Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire'' still has the overenthusiastic lines of her 2-D self… but now she has the ''funniest'' expressions/poses while delivering them. Cue image edits inserting other screaming lines into her word balloons.[[/labelnote]] |
| 224 | * Mega Rayquaza's brokenness [[labelnote:Explanation]]Rayquaza's Mega Evolution, introduced in ''ORAS'', not only increases its stats even further, gives it the same BST as Mega Mewtwo X/Y, and an ability that lessens its Flying-type based weaknesses, but ''it doesn't need a Mega Stone, allowing it to hold a different held item''. It turned out to be broken enough to be ''[[SerialEscalation banned from Ubers]]'' and cause the creation of "Anything Goes" on Website/{{Smogon}}.[[/labelnote]] |
| 225 | * Mega [[{{God}} Arceus]]/Primal Arceus [[labelnote:Explanation]]Many are speculating that in [[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl 4th Gen remakes]], that Arceus, considered to be the god of Pokémon, will get a Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion, and that it will be the most broken Pokémon ever as a result. (Ultimately, the 4th Gen remakes were treated more like remasters and later-generation mechanics like Mega Evolution were nowhere to be seen.) ''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'' doesn't give Arceus a SuperMode, but it does provide it with a way of becoming an even bigger GameBreaker: the Legend Plate, which changes Arceus to an advantageous type every time it uses its SecretArt.[[/labelnote]] |
| 226 | * CHALK [[labelnote:Explanation]]A derogatory term that spawned during the 2015 World Championships where [[ComplacentGamingSyndrome teams in the final rounds prominently ran the same five Pokémon, which were]] [[FunWithAcronyms Cresselia, Heatran, Amoonguss, Landorus-Therian, and Kangaskhan-Mega]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 227 | * [[http://ericlide.com/post/140034005134/poor-guy Zygarde has no game!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the announcement that the next ''Pokémon'' games are going to be for Generation VII, many people are joking about how there was no "Pokémon Z" game centering around Zygarde as a follow-up to ''X'' and ''Y'' like in previous generations. The meme saw a sudden resurgence in early 2024 with the announcement of ''Pokémon Legends: Z-A'', with fans commonly shortening its name to "Pokémon Legends Z" or just "Pokémon Z" to celebrate that Zygarde's finally getting a bone thrown its way.[[/labelnote]] |
| 228 | ** [[http://osarumon.deviantart.com/art/Sorry-Zygarde-593461862 Poor Zygarde.]] |
| 229 | ** [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBpjyvzW0AAcL2h.jpg Alas, poor Zygarde!]] |
| 230 | ** [[https://gamesteraxela.deviantart.com/art/Ultra-Sun-Moon-Pokemon-Reactions-Just-A-Joke-Btw-685126301 "Why can't I get a game?"]] |
| 231 | * Mega Garchomp's speed[[labelnote:Explanation]]Mega Garchomp is near-universally considered to be worse than regular Garchomp in competitive play despite the power boost it gets since it has 10 less points in Speed, which is one of the biggest reasons why [[LightningBruiser Garchomp]] is so good as a competitive mon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 232 | * Marshtomp staring [[labelnote:Explanation]]Japan's answer to Espurr's stare: taking an image of a blank-staring Marshtomp from ''Omega Ruby & Sapphire'' and photoshopping it into various images, usually with the MemeticPsychopath treatment.[[/labelnote]] |
| 233 | [[/folder]] |
| 234 | |
| 235 | [[folder:Generation VII]] |
| 236 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'', ''VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon'', & ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee'' |
| 237 | * "SET FIRE TO THE SUN!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Solgaleo, being Psychic/Steel, is weak to Fire-type attacks, which is ironic given it's ''an incarnation of the sun.'' Jokes about the redundant plot of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s old mentor from ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'' to set fire to the sun quickly sprung up.[[/labelnote]] |
| 238 | ** On a similar note, Lunala, a Ghost/Psychic type, being doubly weak to Dark spawned memes about the goddess of the night being scared of the dark (though somewhat justified, as since it represents the moon, it embodies the ''light'' in the darkness). |
| 239 | ** Solgaleo is a lion, wielding the powers of the sun. Cue jokes to the "1 trillion lions vs. the sun" meme. |
| 240 | * Seemingly everything about the reveal of the Alola Region's Exeggutor was a source of amusement for people, whether it was because of its "Dick-Tree" appearance, to the little face at the end of its tail, to the fact it's… well, needlessly tall. |
| 241 | ** Its memetically-long neck (trunk?) has also drawn seemingly inevitable comparisons to [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} Lesser Dog]]. [[note]](Not) helping this comparison is the fact that Alolan Exeggutor's ability is [[spoiler:Frisk]].[[/note]] |
| 242 | ** And with it being Dragon-type, the joke of Charizard not being one inevitably pops up again. "Imagine a coconut tree being more dragon than Charizard", indeed. |
| 243 | ** Having three heads (not counting its tail head, anyway) and being a Dragon-type drew jokes comparing Exeggutor to King Ghidorah, or joking about the prophecy of Rhaegar Targaryen, "the dragon has three heads". |
| 244 | * IT'S YOUR BOY, GUZMA! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A quote from Guzma, the leader of Team Skull, which stuck with the fans, both positively and negatively depending on who you ask.[[/labelnote]] |
| 245 | ** Y'all are stupid! [[labelnote:Explanation]] A line Guzma says as his opinion of the player following him and Lusamine to Ultra Deep Sea, which the fans quickly latched on to, especially when mocking other fans.[[/labelnote]] |
| 246 | * Once [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1185172-pokemon-sun-and-moon footage of the animation the protagonists use to initiate a certain Z-Move]] was revealed, the fandom quickly made [[http://kinzaibatsu91.tumblr.com/post/152404045879/kinzaibatsu91-idk-man-she-looks-so-happy-when parodies]] [[http://mega-less.tumblr.com/post/152394836530/this-is-going-to-be-my-favourite-z-move and]] [[http://koroburger.tumblr.com/post/152389250095/if-theres-anything-that-really-bothered-me-in-the jokes]] about how surprisingly ''brutal'' it looked. |
| 247 | * Another Z-move animation has Pikachu jumping into the player’s arms. A gif quickly circulated reversing the animation to make it look like Pikachu is being thrown far away. |
| 248 | * [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure JoJokes]] about ''Sun and Moon'' are quite commonplace, from jokes about Gla'''dio'''n [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1170473 as DIO]] and the Ultra Beasts as Stands, but the ones that stand out the most are about how [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1185159-pokemon-sun-and-moon the return of classic Trainers Red and Blue]] [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1185185-pokemon-sun-and-moon look remarkably like]] [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1185325-pokemon-sun-and-moon JoJo protagonists.]] [[https://twitter.com/macchalion/status/791683007283392512 Even the music playing at that part of their trailer matches up well with Stardust Crusaders!]] |
| 249 | ** [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1206455-pokemon-sun-and-moon A very specific joke about a trick to hatch eggs]] quickly became a Steel Ball Run reference, due to how it required you to perform the SPIN on Taurus-back. |
| 250 | * The reveal of the now [[HeIsAllGrownUp grown-up]] versions of Red and Blue as {{Optional Boss}}es in ''Sun and Moon'' led to multiple jokes, the most common one among [[{{Shipping}} shippers]] being that the boys are married and visiting Alola on their honeymoon. |
| 251 | ** Related to the above, there are quite a few jokes about how Leaf [[note]]the female player character in ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue FireRed and LeafGreen]]''[[/note]] is a non-canon protagonist and gets no love from the Pokémon Company. [[http://www.funnyjunk.com/channel/pokemon/Green+in+pokemon+sun+and+moon/mmNmLzz/ Fanart of a grown-up version of her]] has been making the rounds. |
| 252 | ** Another one is accompanying their presence with the lyrics to "The Boys Are Back in Town". |
| 253 | * [[Franchise/TheElderScrolls Lusty]] [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1182872-pokemon-sun-and-moon Alolan Maid]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to the way how Salandit's evolution Salazzle is shown, complete with her female-only evolution, her seductive, sultry appearance, and references to her making a harem out of male Salandit in conjunction with the website description of her releasing unique pheromones that can submit males, human and Pokémon alike, to her will, she is seen as a reptilian "waifu-bait" and even compared with the titular character of The Lusty Argonian Maid. Argonians in ''The Elder Scrolls'' are an anthropomorphic reptilian race and the book is about short lewd excerpts of a female Argonian maid using {{Unusual Euphemism}}s.[[/labelnote]] |
| 254 | * [[Anime/KillLaKill Lusamine is MOM OF THE YEAR]][[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Lusamine is heavily compared to [[Anime/KillLaKill Ragyo Kiryuin]] due to being an older yet stunningly beautiful woman who abuses her daughter Lillie, serves as the head of a corporation with a LightIsNotGood motif, and is obsessed with an alien EldritchAbomination to the point of partaking in a conspiracy with it. The fact that Lusamine, much like Ragyo, also has another child with an edgy black-and-red design and a rebellious personality -- in contrast to Lillie's white color scheme and proper demeanor -- who actively opposes her also led to many claiming that the entire game is a WholePlotReference to the anime in question.[[/labelnote]] |
| 255 | * The fact that the player character of ''Sun and Moon'' can go up to a stranger's bed, sniff it, and is apparently able to describe rather poignantly the bed owner's life, made people joke about how he/she has a rather odd if not creepy fetish. |
| 256 | ** Related to the above, "Bed sommelier".[[labelnote:explanation]]Japanese fans quickly gave the player character this title, based on Anime!Cilan's title of "Pokémon Sommelier".[[/labelnote]] |
| 257 | * I swear to god Nebby GET IN THE BAG.[[labelnote:Explanation]]This meme arose due to the frequency of Nebby (the Cosmog with Lillie) being kept (or not) inside a duffle bag as a gag in the game. Variations include 1 trillion bags vs. one Nebby and Nebby exclaiming that it cannot be contained in a bag.[[/labelnote]] |
| 258 | ** '''''Pew.'''''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Nebby's cry in text form.[[/labelnote]] |
| 259 | ** I heard Lillie is fucking ripped.[[labelnote:Expanation]]Cosmog evolves into Cosmoem, which weighs 999.9 kg(or about 2,204 lbs.), making it the heaviest Pokémon on record; the fact that Lillie can apparently still carry it in her bag in this state inspired the meme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 260 | ** Fanarts of Lillie insisting that Cosmoem's evolutions [[spoiler:Solgaleo or Lunala]] get back into the bag are also widespread. |
| 261 | ** When [[https://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Center-Original-Lillie-Drum/dp/B01N523HZ6/ Lillie's bag went up for sale on Amazon]], the customer comments and reviews were… predictable. |
| 262 | * Press A to pound.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Mallow's trial revolves around the player preparing a stew using ingredients found in the nearby wilderness, which culminates in a scene where the player is instructed to "Press A to pound the ingredients." The wording of the prompt caught on with fans thanks to "pound" [[AccidentalInnuendo also being slang for sex]], leading one fan to edit a photograph of the moment to simply consist of Mallow's face and the text "Press A to pound." The photoshop became a popular reaction image in response to characters that internet users consider attractive and inspired further edits where "Press A to pound" is juxtaposed with cropped RuleThirtyFour art and suggestive moments in other works.[[/labelnote]] |
| 263 | * Incineroar is [[https://youtu.be/BBPMJ1fbs4A NASTY]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Incineroar's attack animation in ''Sun and Moon'' inspired [[FreudWasRight exactly the kind of memes you would expect]]. Basically, when Incineroar — a very masculine humanoid Pokémon — attacks, he… does a PelvicThrust. When you combine this with the fact that Incineroar can do this animation when using moves like Hyper Beam or Savage Spin Out (the Bug-type Z-Move, in which the user ''[[FreudWasRight shoots white stuff]]'' to tie the opponent up in a cocoon)… Naturally, adult fans had a field day with Incineroar memes.[[/labelnote]] |
| 264 | * Bar?[[labelnote:Explanation]]When you pick Popplio as the starter, it will make this exclamation when you reach your house. While it's a form of its cry (when picking a starter it goes "Bwark?"), people joked on how it's looking for booze.[[/labelnote]] |
| 265 | * [[Manga/AttackOnTitan Attack on Po Town]] [[labelnote:explanation]]Team Skull's Po Town is surrounded by walls, so for the protagonist's raid on Po Town, the image of ''Manga/AttackOnTitan''[='=]s Colossal Titan's iconic debut is photoshopped with either protagonist in the Titan's place and ''Guzma'' in Eren's.[[/labelnote]] |
| 266 | * [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Princess Celesteela]] [[labelnote:explanation]]People noticed the similarity of Celesteela's name to Celestia's, and...[[/labelnote]] |
| 267 | ** Comparisons between [[HumongousMecha Celesteela]] and VideoGame/{{Metal Gear}}s or [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Mobile Suits]] (especially Zeong) aren't rare either. |
| 268 | * Making [[UsefulNotes/MikuMikuDance MMD]] videos of the characters dancing became popular with ''X and Y''. When ''Sun and Moon'' came out fans began creating even more, which spawned memes of their own. In general, any dance video will have people in the comments mentioning that it's a Z-move. When it comes to Lillie dancing videos, comments will mention that it's her happy dance for Nebby getting in her bag. Videos including Gladion, Lillie, or Lusamine dancing will have comments mentioning [[spoiler:that's why Lusamine's kids left her or why their dad disappeared]]. |
| 269 | * Jokes about Gladion being a {{Chuunibyou}} or EmoTeen are popular. |
| 270 | * Similarly to Alolan Exeggutor, Alolan Dugtrio is a big source of amusement thanks to its gorgeous long blonde hair. [[https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vvVJP-e6ixs/WDZzP9i1n5I/AAAAAAAAO2U/G4HQoRph9zse7eletB9hstOzd1NZqDdMgCLcB/s1600/dugtrio%2Balola%2Bheman%2B3.jpg The crossovers with]] [[https://youtu.be/b8B9ETErlrI He-Man's HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA]] [[https://youtu.be/aSKWFv-vwAk just write themselves.]] |
| 271 | * "We want each region to feel unique." [[labelnote:Explanation]]A quote from a rather infamous interview over why certain features aren't held over into the next gen. It's used, often sarcastically, in response to why certain improvements/beloved features aren't kept between games; be it walking Pokémon, the [=DexNav=], and, [[SoLastSeason most infamously]], Mega Evolution.[[/labelnote]] |
| 272 | * Aloha to the Alola. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Lyrics made famous by WebVideo/CamSteady used almost OnceAnEpisode in his Pokémon rap cyphers.[[/labelnote]] |
| 273 | * [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/021/427/Screenshot_241.jpg Pinnister]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Long before any information on the starters' evolutions was known, [[https://4archive.org/board/vp/thread/26350023 this]] fake leak of their supposed final evolutions was released. The one that caught the most attention was Popplio's, for its [[NightmareFuel disturbing,]] [[MonsterClown clown-like]] appearance. It was given the name "Pinnister" and since then, it has cropped back up during the hype periods for both Generations VIII and IX.[[/labelnote]] |
| 274 | * MEGA EVOLUTION CONFIRMED [[labelnote:Explanation]]During the lead up to ''Pokémon Sun & Moon's'' release, fans were wondering if Mega Evolution was going to return in this generation, leading to fans proclaiming this whenever anything related to Mega Evolution was brought up. Became HilariousInHindsight when Mega Evolution was eventually confirmed to be returning in ''Sun & Moon'', albeit downplayed and no new ones introduced. Sadly, when it came to Gen VIII, the infamous "Dexit" reveal also revealed that Mega Evolution would be cut altogether.[[/labelnote]] |
| 275 | [[/folder]] |
| 276 | |
| 277 | [[folder:Generation VIII]] |
| 278 | !!General |
| 279 | * "STOP BUFFERING!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]As played on the US Pokémon [=YouTube=] channel, the Pokémon Presents that announced the ''Diamond and Pearl'' remakes and ''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'' was plagued with connection stuttering — to the point that the end of the video got cut off when the 'live' premiere ended — leading many reacting Youtubers to shout this at their computers.[[/labelnote]] |
| 280 | * Pokémon Link's Awakening, Pokémon Breath of the Wild [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the art styles got revealed for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Legend Arceus, fans immediately started making jokes and comparisons on how the former looks like the ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening Link's Awakening]]'' remake and the latter looks like ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild.''[[/labelnote]] |
| 281 | * The Pokémon Company discovers size differences [[labelnote:Explanation]]''Sword and Shield'' introduced the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanic, which makes your Pokémon [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever increase massively in size]]. Not really a thing on its own, but then ''VideoGame/NewPokemonSnap'' added the ability to [[IncredibleShrinkingMan shrink]] in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gKZ5-8LRKg&start=77 an update]], ''Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl'' was shown to have FunSize overworld characters, and ''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'' can [[https://twitter.com/wat_son_/status/1488036478781247488 generate]] Pokémon that are larger or smaller than normal. This led to jokes that TPC is deliberately marketing to fans of size difference lewd and wholesome, whether playing on people who like macro/micro with ''Sw/Sh'' and ''NPS'' and those who want "dommy mommy" Pokémon with ''PLA'', or on the more wholesome side, players who want pocket-sized Dawn with ''BD/SP'' and fans of ''big Bidoof'' with ''PLA''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 282 | |
| 283 | |
| 284 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'' |
| 285 | * ''Pokémon Greatsword'', ''Pokémon Longsword'', etc.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Upon the reveal of ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'', ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' fans (Sword & Shield is a weapon type in ''[=MonHun=]'') joked that there would also be versions of ''Pokémon'' named after the other ''Monster Hunter'' weapon types.[[/labelnote]] |
| 286 | * Pokémon GUN [[labelnote:Explanation]]After finding out the Gen 8 games' naming theme is weapons, people joked the third game would be called this. It got so bad that a Mexican newspaper [[CowboyBebopAtHisComputer actually thought it was a real game]]! Somewhat of a DiscreditedMeme due to the games getting DLC rather than an UpdatedRerelease, although it is still used in reference to Gigantamax Inteleon's rifle.[[/labelnote]] |
| 287 | ** Pokémon Hammer and Sickle [[labelnote:Explanation]]Similar to the Pokémon Gun joke above, people joked about future games with names themed after Soviet Russia.[[/labelnote]] |
| 288 | * [[https://twitter.com/CaptainHanyuu/status/1100797317098192897 Scottish]] [[https://twitter.com/KitloonGeorge/status/1100909842385043456 female]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbBL7_JOM5k trainer.]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Following the reveal of the UK-inspired Galar region, fans quickly started parodying the Scottish Twitter trend using Gloria, portraying her as [[ViolentGlaswegian a surly, foul-mouthed]] [[TheLadette Ladette]] [[ViolentGlaswegian with a heavy Scottish accent.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 289 | * Leon's ''[[NoSenseOfDirection horrible]]'' internal compass. In-game, he needs to be walked home by his ''younger'' brother Hop, and while out of universe, the Pokémon didn't exist yet, InUniverse, he didn't have a DLC Pokémon because he could never find its several-stories-tall beach tower. Out of universe, it's exaggerated into him wandering into alternate dimensions. |
| 290 | ** Leon is pants with directions.[[note]]The wording used by Hop to describe his brother's sense of direction. Because the word "pants" used to mean "terrible" is a very British thing to say, players from other parts of the world were left initially scratching their heads at the colorful word choice.[[/note]] |
| 291 | ** The one exception to this being Hop. To the point where fan comics portray him as having a 'Hop Radar'. |
| 292 | * Bede, one of the Rivals in ''Sword & Shield'', has drawn [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1550602-pokemon many comparisons to Young Dio]] from ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventurePhantomBlood'' due to his hairstyle, arrogant ambition, and smug expression. He's also been compared to Nagito Komaeda of ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' for the same reason. |
| 293 | ** His puffy white hair and pink dress, as well as TheFairFolk {{Jerkass}} personality, also drew mockery from the fandom who mistook him for ''[[ViewerGenderConfusion an old grumpy grandmother]]''.[[note]]This became HilariousInHindsight when it turns out that one of the Gym Leaders fits that description, and takes Bede in as her successor halfway through the game.[[/note]] |
| 294 | * Portraying Scorbunny's final evolution with the infamous Fire/Fighting combo, or as [[Anime/SummerWars King Kazma]] or [[WesternAnimation/WabbitTwouble Big Chungus]]. |
| 295 | * Dynamax Wailord[[labelnote:Explanation]]''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'' introduces a new mechanic that allows you to make Pokémon giant for 3 turns. Wailord is the largest Pokémon in the series (until Eternatus upstaged it). People have made jokes about how you are able to supersize such a large Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 296 | ** Gigantamax Wailord[[labelnote:Exclamation]]The reveal of Gigantamaxing, which lets certain Pokémon change size and appearance, quickly led to discussion of how Gigantamax Wailord would be even bigger and more impressive than the Dynamax version.[[/labelnote]] |
| 297 | ** On the opposite end of the scale, fans have also joked about Dynamax Joltik. Being the smallest Pokémon in the series (easily fitting on the palm of a hand), some have memed the idea of a Dynamax Joltik still being ''smaller'' than the player. |
| 298 | ** Given that its comical height was massive meme fuel in ''Sun and Moon'', the idea of a Dynamax Alolan Exeggutor also became popular, though this wouldn't take flight until the "Isle of Armor" DLC due to Exeggutor being unavailable until then. |
| 299 | * Inside each of us are two wolves. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Zacian and Zamazenta, the cover legendaries for ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'', are both based on wolves. Cue references to the famous "Cherokee legend" (apocryphal, though admittedly that's unrelated to the meme). Bonus points if both wolves are gay or have depression.[[/labelnote]] |
| 300 | * Great Blue Wolf Zacian. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have been quick to point out Zacian's resemblance to [[VideoGame/DarkSoulsI Great Grey Wolf Sif]], another CanisMajor that wields a huge sword in its jaws. Even Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment has [[https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/1136287812741869568 noted the similarity]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 301 | * "THIEVUL, NO THIEVING!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Dark-type fox Thievul, with its bandit-mask appearance and Pokédex entry stating its fondness for stealing stuff, drew plenty of comparisons to Swiper from ''WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer'', with "Swiper" even being a common nickname given by players to their Nickit/Theivul. [[/labelnote]] |
| 302 | ** Similarly, “Seviper no Seviping!” because of the similarity of its name to Swiper’s. |
| 303 | * The Bug/Ice Pokémon Snom was an instant EnsembleDarkhorse the moment it was revealed, with fans praising it for its simple, adorable design and cute PunnyName. Further memes arose from Snom being incredibly slow in Pokémon Camp, or eating a ''massive'' amount of curry in the cooking minigame. It's also a popular concept to make fan art of it accompanied by Pincurchin and Pyukumuku, due to their spiky, oval-shaped bodies. |
| 304 | * Woolooloo.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Wooloo's name is similar to the memetic voice of a Priest Conversion in ''VideoGame/AgeOfEmpiresI''. Combined with how the priests look like shepherds, fans think that the staff who came up with the name is an ''Age of Empires'' fan. Naturally, [[https://twitter.com/lumaga/status/1136360656435855360?lang=en fanarts]] [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/500/071/44d.jpg involving the]] [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/499/862/5bf.png Wololo]] [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/499/934/f00.jpg_large joke]] appeared not long after Wooloo was announced.[[/labelnote]] |
| 305 | * Signpost Wooloo [[labelnote:Explanation]]After Wooloo got revealed, the controversial animal rights group [=PETA=] tried to use its popularity by [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/266536042272653322/586418543059402772/tumblr_pso0o2OKWt1rorjv3o1_640.png placing a message on a signpost in front of it in order to jab against the wool industry]]. Fans proceeded to have a field day by writing various other messages over the signpost.[[/labelnote]] |
| 306 | * You can ride your bike on water. Professor Oak is somewhere having a stroke.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The trailer for ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield '' shows the Rotom Phone allowing the player character to ride his or her bike across water. Cue the references to Oak telling you that you can't ride your bike there.[[/labelnote]] |
| 307 | * oo[[labelnote:Explanation]]A pun accompanying an image of a sheared Wooloo--that is, Wooloo without its wool would just be "oo."[[/labelnote]] |
| 308 | * [=#BringBackNationalDex=][[labelnote:Explanation]]The hashtag on Twitter that is the rallying cry for the restoration of the National Dex (or, to be more precise, the full lineup of Pokémon contained in the National Dex) after it was revealed that it was removed from the game.[[/labelnote]] |
| 309 | ** [=#DontBringBackNationalDex=][=/=][=#FuckTheNationalDex=][[labelnote:Explanation]]A counter-protest hashtag against the return of the National Dex. This was done mostly to intentionally troll the angry Pokémon fans, though many genuinely took up the hashtags under complete frustration that they couldn't enjoy the games and have reasonable hype because of said angry fans insulting them and/or overtaking their posts.[[/labelnote]] |
| 310 | * "GOTTA CATCH some of 'em" [[labelnote:Explanation]]As mentioned above, given that not every Pokémon will be able to be brought into ''Pokémon Sword and Shield'', it means that the original TagLine [[GottaCatchEmAll for the franchise]] ''[[{{Irony}} can no longer be done]]''. Many people recite this phrase or something similar as a response to the removal of the National Pokédex.[[/labelnote]] |
| 311 | ** Dexit[[labelnote:Explanation]]A shorthand way used to refer to the above situation, playing off the Brexit debacle that was going on at the same time.[[/labelnote]] |
| 312 | ** ComicBook/{{Thanos}} snapping Pokémon out of existence. [[labelnote:Explanation]]An emerging meme to the National Pokédex being removed is that any Pokémon not in the Galar Pokédex was erased from existence by Thanos using the Infinity Gauntlet.[[/labelnote]] |
| 313 | *** Scratch that, Thanos did nothing wrong. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A new version of the meme which broke out after the full list of removed Pokémon was leaked, allegedly revealing ''60%'' of the roster was gone, in contrast to Thanos wiping out only half the universe. Many were quick to joke Thanos was, in hindsight, the better arbiter.[[/labelnote]] |
| 314 | *** Scratch that, Thanos was WORSE. [[labelnote:Explanation]]And then came along the expansion passes, upscaling the amount of Pokémon to 600 (from 400), meaning that only 33% of the total National Dex ended up being left out in the end.[[/labelnote]] |
| 315 | *** And given that shiny Wailord is purple and has a ridged lower jaw, the Thanos comparisons were pretty much unavoidable. |
| 316 | *** [[spoiler:Professor Hulk]] snapping Pokémon back into existence. [[labelnote:Explanation ('''''AVENGERS: ENDGAME''''' '''SPOILERS''')]]With the expansion passes bringing back various Pokémon, it's been compared to [[spoiler:Hulk undoing the effects of the snap in ''Film/AvengersEndgame'']].[[/labelnote]] |
| 317 | ** "Too cold"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Shortly after the controversy broke out, Game Freak attempted to HandWave why non-Galar-native Pokémon couldn't be transferred to Galar by claiming that the region was "too cold" for them. The internet had a field day poking holes in [[VoodooShark how absurd]] the justification was.[[/labelnote]] |
| 318 | ** After it was announced that a certain number of Pokémon wouldn't be in the game, jokes about Trainers and/or their Pokémon trying to sneak past the Galar region border have become abundant. Some of the jokes involve [[PaperThinDisguise recoloring a Pokémon and pretending it's a Galar Pokémon.]] |
| 319 | ** The Galarian Reformation/the Church of Galar[[labelnote:Explanation]]When it was discovered that Arceus was one of the Pokémon that didn't make the cut for the Galar Dex, the fandom immediately started making jokes comparing this to the real-life Protestant Reformation and the founding of the Church of England.[[/labelnote]] |
| 320 | *** Arceus being excluded from the roster but Silvally (essentially a man-made copy of Arceus) being allowed in has drawn jokes of Galar incurring the vengeful god's wrath. |
| 321 | *** "Snom is your God now."[[labelnote:explanation]]Some fans started joking that Arceus' replacement in Galar ''wasn't'' Silvally, but Snom instead.[[/labelnote]] |
| 322 | ** ''Film/RevengeOfTheSith'' is a popular reaction template as it shows [[spoiler:the Jedi purge]]. [[https://youtu.be/yVEBJe7RYfY Case in point.]] |
| 323 | ** "Palkia is the master of space, able to bend reality and travel through dimensions in an instant… but can't even get past the Galar border." |
| 324 | * [=#5MinutePokémonRenders=][[labelnote:Explanation]]On Japanese Twitter, a Japanese fan ignorantly claimed that Game Freak could put all the Pokémon into ''Sword and Shield'' because each Pokémon would only take five minutes to render into 3D. Japanese artists decided to mock him by taking up that challenge, and the results are 3-D models that [[StylisticSuck vaguely resemble Pokémon]] and are horribly OffModel, mostly to prove that rendering something in 3D takes ''far'' longer than five minutes. This meme also made it to English Twitter, where fanartists are also trying their hands at the challenge. The results can be viewed under the hashtag #ポケモン5分モデリング.[[/labelnote]] |
| 325 | * Nothing to see here officer, just my perfectly normal Wooloo.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A common Reddit and Twitter meme following the Dexit news was for Pokémon to masquerade as Wooloo, and occasionally other Galar-confirmed Pokémon, to pass Galar's border control.[[/labelnote]] |
| 326 | ** "If anybody asks, just act like a Chewtle."[[labelnote:Explanation]]The anime features a scene of Ash on a flight to Galar, and noticeable, one of the passengers is a trainer talking to their Turtwig, which is banned in Galar. The fanbase was quick to make jokes about said trainer actually advising their Pokémon to pretend to be an allowed one. [[/labelnote]] |
| 327 | * Duraludon, being based off of a skyscraper (''especially'' in its Gigantamax form) and heavily associated with the move Steel Beam, has lent itself to a ''lot'' of [[UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror 9/11]] jokes, especially those based off of the "[[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/jet-fuel-cant-melt-steel-beams Jet fuel can't melt steel beams]]" meme. |
| 328 | * Galarian Weezing is [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Doug Dimmadome]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]When Weezing's Galar regional form was unveiled, the internet was quick to compare its tall stove-pipe hat(s) and mustache to those of recurring ''Fairly Oddparents'' character Doug Dimmadome. Fanart and memes ensued.[[/labelnote]] |
| 329 | ** Galarian Weezing has also been the target of many jokes about the fact that it [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything resembles a bong.]] |
| 330 | ** With the reveal of Galarian Weezing's ability of Neutralizing Gas, which shuts off the abilities of all Pokémon in play, many people have brought up how this will make Slaking, Regigigas, and Archeops major threats due to shutting off their [[BlessedWithSuck hindering abilities]]. Or ''were'', until the November 3rd leak confirmed that all three were among the Pokémon who'd been cut. Fans were then quick to joke that this was the reason why all three had been excluded (although Regigigas and Archeops would come later in the Crown Tundra DLC). |
| 331 | ** On a similar note, Obstagoon is [[Music/{{KISS}} Gene Simmons]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to the Galarian Zigzagoon line's fur color, fur patterns, and lolling tongue resembling the band members of KISS. [[ApprovalOfGod Gene Simmons approves.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 332 | ** Morpeko has been associated with the Snickers candy bar, due to their advertising slogan (you're not you when you're hungry). |
| 333 | ** Galarian Meowth is commonly described by fans as a "homeless hobo Meowth on drugs". |
| 334 | * Sonia placed her camera badly. [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the run-up to the release of ''Sword and Shield'', there was a 24-hour livestream announced, in-universe a stream operating from a forest in the Galar region that viewers would watch to help Sonia, the region professor's assistant, in researching Pokémon. The appearance of new Pokémon was expected. However, collectively, actual Pokémon appearances took up less than an hour of the 24 hour runtime, six were from older generations (Pikachu, Phantump, Cottonee, Swirlix, Morelull, and Shiinotic), one was Impidimp (known about since E3, but with no official announcement), and only one was new (Galarian Ponyta). Cue fans ribbing on Sonia finding the one spot in the forest where Pokémon rarely appeared. For the record, actual nature cams can have no activity at all for days.[[/labelnote]] |
| 335 | * Not even a day after its reveal, fans have made ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' jokes about Galarian Ponyta. |
| 336 | ** And Galarian Rapidash's tall, slender form, and long horn has drawn many an allusion to Princess Celestia. |
| 337 | * DID SOMEONE SAY KANTO?! [[labelnote:Explanation]]After a [[https://youtu.be/8i2_Eotzh6M trailer]] was released showing off 5 Gigantamax versions of ''Red & Blue'' Pokémon, many have begun to notice Game Freak's constant [[PanderingToTheBase pandering towards Generation I]] over other Generations, leading to a large amount of mocking online.[[/labelnote]] |
| 338 | ** Game Freak's Charizard obsession [[labelnote:Explanation]]While it wasn't the only marketing giant given a Gigantamax form, fans called it out for getting one on top of the two Mega Evolutions it had received and once again getting special treatment over the other Kanto starters (this time, being usable without DLC rather than having an extra Mega form).[[/labelnote]] |
| 339 | ** The undefeated champion Leon and his unbeatable Charizard [[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans were quick to note the large amount of CharacterShilling Leon and his Charizard get and gave it an equal amount of snark.[[/labelnote]] |
| 340 | *** Praise be to Charizard Almighty, our Lord and Savior, and His prophet Leon, who are undefeated and unbeatable.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Combining the above meme with the Church of Galar, a number of users on [=/r/pokemon=] have taken the Leon and Charizard shilling so far as to claim that it's the ''primary religion'' in Galar, which worships Charizard as their supreme deity and treats Leon as Charizard's chosen prophet/vicar/holy figure. Some even claim that, according to said religion, their Charizard-god is the ''reason'' that Arceus and similar deities are banned from Galar.[[/labelnote]] |
| 341 | ** Put Charizard in everything [[labelnote:Explanation]]Eventually people started making color edits of Charizard to resemble other Pokémon, and even inserting it into other franchises.[[/labelnote]] |
| 342 | ** Charmeleon! THAT'S ALL FOLKS![[labelnote:Explanation]]Shortly after the November 3rd 2019 leak, [[https://youtu.be/EQu2Z-Kauj8 someone released a version of the PokéRap that removed all of the Pokémon that had been removed from the Pokédex]]. Referring to the final verse, the only Pokémon that made the cut was Charmeleon, which did not go unnoticed by those displeased by either the large number of cuts or the Charmander line being the only non-Galar starter to return. Slowly dissipated over time as people noticed that other starters are still in the game, just not in the Galar Dex or obtainable within the game.[[/labelnote]] |
| 343 | * [[Series/GameOfThrones MOTHER OF CHARIZARDS]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]On a more favorable note, Charizard has been heavily associated with [[Series/GameOfThrones Daenerys Targaryen]] by some fans and in many parodies due to its winged dragon-like design and ability to breathe fire, as Dany owns three fire-breathing dragons that play an integral role in her story. Special mention goes to how Shiny Charizard has the exact same color palette as Drogon, Dany's "main" dragon, and how Mega Charizard X both looks vaguely similar to the Shiny form and becomes a Fire/Dragon-type.[[/labelnote]] |
| 344 | * Longmeowth is long[[labelnote:Explanation]]The reveal of Gigantamax Meowth, with its ''extremely'' stretched-out body, immediately drew comparisons to the mid-2000s meme Longcat.[[/labelnote]] |
| 345 | * After leaks confirmed ''60%'' of the roster had been removed, many fans were quick to mock this by taking older pieces of Pokémon art and videos and editing them to cut all the removed mons out to express displeasure. |
| 346 | * Hop stalking the player. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hop, one of the player's rivals, often talks to the player throughout their journey during the story, leading to some people calling him a stalker.[[/labelnote]] |
| 347 | * Fish punches you[[labelnote:Explanation]]Back when someone with an early copy was sharing new Pokémon in /vp/, the leaker showed rental teams. In particular was Barraskewda with Close Combat and its ridiculously min-maxed stats. Someone asked how it could learn such a move, which the leaker promptly and hilariously replied.[[/labelnote]] |
| 348 | * '''"FLAPPLE IS A BAKUGAN"'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Flapple is a draconic Pokémon concealed within an apple, and when it folds out, it greatly resembles the Bakugan toys that unfurl from small ball-shapes, which of course was instantly memed.[[/labelnote]] |
| 349 | * [[Website/{{Vine}} "Why are you running? WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?!"]][[labelnote:Explanation]]The audio from this Vine is often played over videos of Pokémon in the Wild Area chasing after players.[[/labelnote]] |
| 350 | ** "STOP! YOU VIOLATED THE LAW!!!!" [[labelnote:Explanation]] This particular audio clip from ''The Elder Scroll IV: Oblivion'' is another popular choice for playing over clips of Pokèmon chasing after the trainer in the Wild Area.[[/labelnote]] |
| 351 | * Nobody can tell you how to dress if you can whoop their ass.[[labelnote:Explanation]]''Many'' people were quick to rag on Leon's outfit, from the fact that he wears shorts over leggings, has a snapback with the pattern of a crown on it, and a large, imposing cape with his ''sponsorship logos'' embroidered on it… and quickly jumped on the idea that nobody can tell him how to dress because he's Galar's current champion. [[spoiler:Lo and behold, Leon actually changes into a much more ”normal” outfit once the player dethrones him.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 352 | * The Dynamax gimmick had many fans deciding which Pokémon will be used to emulate epic {{Kaiju}} battles, with Tyranitar as the stand-in for Godzilla and Hydreigon as the Ghidorah stand-in being very popular. |
| 353 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ayWzYheTg "Let me see what you have!" "A sword!" "NO!"]][[labelnote:Explanation]][[https://twitter.com/_FlipBox/status/1136286594695147521 Zacian holding a sword in his mouth and running around]] with it reminded many fans of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD2BDMJ24ZQ this vine.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 354 | ** In the same vein, "[[https://youtu.be/mckvWvFFd6g Scorbunny, let me see what you have! A knife! NO!]]" |
| 355 | * Milo is a Ditto[[labelnote:Explanation]]Gym Leader Milo’s appearance has led many people on Twitter to suggest that he's a Ditto who's learned to take human form. The fact [[spoiler:that this is exactly what happened in both ''VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon'' and ''Film/PokemonDetectivePikachu'']] likely helped fuel the fire.[[/labelnote]] |
| 356 | * [[http://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/369969901558824960/649145292104531968/image0-3.png Crab Curry with Krabby]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A simple, fairly common meme is calling attention to [[CarnivoreConfusion certain ingredients that can be used in curry]] by showing the complete two bowls of curry, and a trainer eating it alongside a Pokémon who highly resembles what went into the meal's preparation and presentation. As the description implies, this also comes in other forms, like [[https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/g9-U5p0GIJwp9aYrmlMuAcs3BXc=/0x0:1265x576/1200x800/filters:focal(538x258:742x462)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65707107/2019110820240100_3c66b776db1aa06323037049facd96d3.0.jpg Sweet Smoked-Tail Curry with Galarian Slowpoke.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 357 | * Hattrem, the Vibe Check Pokémon. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hattrem’s surprisingly violent Pokédex entries, which describe it as viciously attacking any being that shows excessive emotion, have caused fans to tie it in with the "Vibe Check" meme, in which the phrase (indicating that one seeks to examine their current emotions) is juxtaposed with violent acts, typically against an innocent bystander. |
| 358 | [[/labelnote]] |
| 359 | * Hattrem's evolution Hatterene is also memed for its design. While at first glance it's a [[{{Fanservice}} Fanservice-y]] humanoid Pokémon, when it faints, it's revealed that Hatterene is much smaller than it appears, and its curvy body is just hair. It didn't take long before this was parodied. |
| 360 | * Wailord's model size [[labelnote:Explanation]]Despite Wailord being 47'7" in length, its ingame model from the [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY sixth gen]] onward shows it being much smaller than that, in fact its height being less than that of the player character.[[/labelnote]] |
| 361 | ** Wailord is always Dynamaxed [[labelnote:Explanation]]When Wailord Dynamaxes in ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'', its model size becomes more in line with its actual size, making people claim that Wailord is always Dynamaxed. They tend to say the same thing for Eternatus for similar reasons.[[/labelnote]] |
| 362 | * HO HO SANTA IS BUFF[[labelnote:Explanation]]Chairman Rose's [[https://youtu.be/xh8AnhynIRs battle theme]], much like Ghetsis', has OminousLatinChanting with unclear lyrics. Other variations include "Ho ho save the cream puff," "Go Rose, Save Everyone," and "ho ho Satan's reply."[[/labelnote]] |
| 363 | * The Galar fossils have been widely memed, with many fans attempting to reconstruct the original fossils, redesign them to a more "natural-looking" fusion of their components, or depicting the twisted hybrids as [[DeathSeeker Death Seekers]]. Some have also compared Cara Liss to Shou Tucker of ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', or expressed relief that at least the other Fossil Pokémon are unavailable in Galar. |
| 364 | * Dracovish wants revenge on everybody. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Despite being a constantly suffering wretch that was stitched together out of two completely unrelated fossils, Dracovish can do an insane amount of damage with its signature move, Fishious Rend, given the right circumstances. Its power is such that it's firmly in the OU tier (it's now in [[GameBreaker Ubers]]) of the competitive Pokémon tier list and has led to a lot of jokes about [[PutThemAllOutOfMyMisery it wanting to kill everyone for allowing it to exist in the first place.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 365 | ** Thank you, Mr. Fish. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Alpharad posted a [[https://twitter.com/alpharad/status/1200871572241862656 tweet]] with a picture of Dracovish, captioned "you will be hit by fishious rend whenever you least expect it unless you comment 'thank u mr fish'". Because of this, "Thank you Mr. Fish" has become a common reply to images of Dracovish. As a side effect, it's common to see a Dracovish online, especially one reared up for the competitive scene, with a nickname of [[FluffyTheTerrible Mr. Fish.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 366 | * Cosmic Power Solrock. [[note]]One NPC that will join you in Max Raid battles if you have fewer than three other players has a Solrock, which seems to know nothing but Cosmic Power. This isn't even helpful for tanking Max Moves, as every so often, the Dynamax Pokémon will reset everyone else's stat changes. It's so prevalent that it's considered noteworthy when the Solrock uses literally anything else.[[/note]] |
| 367 | * The brief scene of Marnie forcing herself to smile became popular from the moment it was first discovered by players, who instantly likened it to similar scenes from ''Film/{{Joker}}'' and ''Manga/KomiCantCommunicate''. |
| 368 | * #[=FalinksMarch=].[[note]] Falinks' adorable marching animation is set to different songs, with only the occasional speed adjustment to make the animation fit.[[/note]] |
| 369 | * Raihan's popularity among NSFW fans and content creators has created the recurring joke that he has an [=OnlyFans=] account[[note]]a site where people can sell their nudes[[/note]]. |
| 370 | * "Frosmoth seems interested in Lampent." [[labelnote:Explanation]] [[https://twitter.com/OoCPokemon/status/1201337960463032321 This screencap]] from Pokémon Camp inspired numerous jokes revolving around how moths are attracted to light sources, such as references to the [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/moth-lamp "LAMP" moth]] and jokes about Frosmoth's double weakness to Fire.[[/labelnote]] |
| 371 | * Gulp Missile [[labelnote:Explanation]]Cramorant's Gulp Missile ability has it projectile-vomit an Arrokuda (or a Pikachu if it's below half health) when hit after using Dive or Surf. A growing trend is to cut to someone being hit by a projectile or a fish when the footage would normally cut to the launched Pokémon hitting the opponent, or just editing the thrown Pokémon into the other video.[[/labelnote]] |
| 372 | * "PII" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Gigantamax Pikachu's [[https://youtu.be/AD5xoqe3wlA?t=396 cry]] is Pikachu saying "PII", but pitch-shifted down. Given how it sounds like Pikachu is saying "[[ToiletHumour PEE]]", fans reacted predictably.[[/labelnote]] |
| 373 | * Cinderace kicks Togepi [[labelnote:Explanation]]Occasionally, your party members will get into disputes when camping, using their attack animations as they argue with the other Pokémon. While whatever appendage the Pokémon uses to attack usually clips through the other member, some people have taken it upon themselves to edit the footage [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-LfPDxyZ0w so that it looks like Cinderace punts Togepi at the screen like a football]], occasionally mixing other memes into it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 374 | * [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy KILL ME! I'M IN CONSTANT PAIN!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A line uttered by a rather disturbing [[Franchise/TheMuppets hybrid of Miss Piggy and Kermit]] originating from ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', which the fans quickly bootstrapped to the Galarian fossils, as they're in similar, if ''slightly'' less gruesome situations.[[/labelnote]] |
| 375 | * [=ShInY=] [=rAiD?=] [[labelnote:Explanation]] An exploit was recently discovered that allows a Trainer to force the given pool of a given den to be Shiny. However, in coordinated raid chats such as Discord, whenever someone mentions using the exploit to host, the chat goes absolutely ''berserk'', sometimes even when there isn't one to begin with. As a side result, people now expect almost all hosted raids to be Shiny.[[/labelnote]] |
| 376 | * With the reveal of Grookey's evolution Rillaboom, a ton of memes comparing it [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bvoDqZ9j9b8 to Donkey Kong]] have popped up. |
| 377 | ** As well as a few Harambe memes, though thankfully not as much as Oranguru before it. |
| 378 | * BALK FISH [[labelnote:Explanation]]An expression used by fans to make light of the many [[WhatTheFuAreYouDoing (frankly ridiculous)]] sets in the Battle Tower, often seeming like something Website/{{Showderp}} would cobble together, as opposed to something actually competent like the Brightchomp set used in the Battle Tree. One such set is a [[FragileSpeedster Barraskewda]] with Protect, Bounce, Poison Jab, and Dive, a set that would be much more fitting for a StoneWall or MightyGlacier than a frail fish whose only great stats are Attack and Speed. The meme actually comes full circle, as some sets in the Battle Tower are outright ''stolen'' from Showderp, such as a slightly modified version of the "Solid Suggester" set.[[/labelnote]] |
| 379 | * "Y'all want some Timbs?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Among the many held items added by ''Sword and Shield'' are the Heavy-Duty Boots, which protects the holder from entry hazards such as Stealth Rock. This item helped boost the viability of Pokémon that were otherwise [[AchillesHeel crippled]] by hazards taking a quarter or more of their health, and many memes likened them to the (in)famous Timberland Boots (often known as "Timbs"). Additionally, many editors had a field day putting Timbs on Pokémon that often held Heavy-Duty Boots, namely those with lots of legs, such as Volcarona and ''especially'' Centiskorch.[[/labelnote]] |
| 380 | * Galarian Articuno says "SILENCE ____" [[labelnote:Explanation]]During the January 2020 direct that revealed the Galarian variants of the Legendary Birds, one of the pieces of concept art was Articuno firing a pair of EyeBeams in a way that reminded many of the [[https://i.imgflip.com/33x89u.png SILENCE crab]] meme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 381 | * Galarian Zapdos being based on a roadrunner drew many comparisons to Road Runner from the Looney Tunes cartoons, with some suggesting that the third legendary dog of Galar would be Wile E. Coyote chasing Zapdos endlessly. Others have nicknamed it "Douno" due to its resemblance to a one-headed Dodrio. |
| 382 | * Meanwhile, Galarian Moltres being black and pink has had fans making jokes that Moltres has joined the similarly-colored Team Yell after falling smitten for Marnie. |
| 383 | * Plenty of memes were quickly made about Calyrex's [[MyBrainIsBig big brain]]. |
| 384 | ** There are also plenty of mentions of the [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Triforce symbols]] on its neck. |
| 385 | ** [[WideEyesAndShrunkenIrises By the stars!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Calyrex has a very distinctive eye expression when it is surprised, which caught on as a reaction image almost immediately after the DLC was released.[[/labelnote]] |
| 386 | * [[WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse So this is what Galar thinks of Fusion]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Many ''Manga/DemonSlayerKimetsuNoYaiba'' fans were quick to point out how Klara's design resembles a hybrid of Shinobu (butterfly shaped hair decorations, use of poison, and vaguely creepy smile) and Kanroji (pink hair, green clothes and ZettaiRyouiki). Cue jokes of her being a literal fusion of the two.[[/labelnote]] |
| 387 | * [[SarcasmMode Genie of healthy meta]][[labelnote:Explanation]]One of the nicknames used for Landorus-Therian, due to [[ComplacentGamingSyndrome its sheer usage]] in Smogon OU (though as mentioned above, it was also pretty common in VGC). This reached the point that Landorus being prohibited from ''Sword and Shield'' was one of the arguments in favor of dex removals. So when it managed to come back with ''Expansion Pass'', people [[https://twitter.com/PSIBunny/status/1215347053653446656?s=19 started having fun with it]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 388 | * Inteleon's Gigantamax form wielding a sniper rifle drew many jokes suggesting that it's a hitman, with some jokingly suggesting that it plans to assassinate Chairman Rose. Comparisons to the Sniper from ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' are also commonplace. |
| 389 | ** A combination of the above with the existing "[[FanNickname Inceleon]]" meme led to some BlackComedy jokes about Gigantamax Inteleon being a school shooter. |
| 390 | ** There have also been ones of Inteleon [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid infiltrating Shadow Moses Island]] [[spoiler:[[VideoGame/Splatoon2 and snapping Callie out of her trance with the Splat Charger]]]]. |
| 391 | ** [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate For its G-Max special]], [[VideoGame/Persona5 it wields a gun]]. |
| 392 | ** Crossing over with ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'': editing the shot of G-Max Inteleon to read "Quest Added: One for My Baby." |
| 393 | * After the announcement that only Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex could be transferred to ''Sword and Shield'', people pointed to Maractus as a Pokémon people forget exists and use it in memes mocking the #[=BringBackNationalDex=] movement. When it was discovered that Maractus ''actually got in'' over popular Pokémon like Garchomp, Ampharos, or Luxray, the memes for Maractus spawned even more. It's been compared to Piranha Plant in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' for being plant-based {{Unexpected Character}}s that no one really asked for in their respective games' rosters. |
| 394 | * The Mythical Pokémon Zarude was instant meme fuel the moment it was revealed. Jokes about "Zarude Sandstorm" or "Za Warudo"[[labelnote:note]]its Japanese name is ''Zarudo'', which sounds even closer to "Za Warudo"[[/labelnote]] filled the comment section of its reveal trailer, while fanart has compared it to Mojo Jojo, being a black evil-looking monkey, or called it "an edgy emo cousin of Rillaboom". |
| 395 | ** ''"This is what you get when [[Film/{{Gremlins}} you feed Thwackey after midnight.]]"'' |
| 396 | ** Its Dark/Grass typing also became memetic, with comparisons to Shiftry or jokes that "it's finally Snom's chance to shine" (as both of Snom's types are super effective against both of Zarude's types). |
| 397 | * "Too bad I'm all the way up here, and you're ''dumb!''" [[labelnote:Explanation]]For Pokémon Day 2020, special raids featuring Mewtwo were introduced… except you couldn't actually ''catch'' the blasted thing ([[DevelopersForesight that came later in the year, when the Crown Tundra's DLC was released]]); it only serves as a {{Superboss}} that drops such rarities as Ability Capsules. Fans quickly attached this line from [[WesternAnimation/ThunderCatsRoar Mumm-Ra]] to Mewtwo when he inevitably flees the raid when defeated.[[/labelnote]] |
| 398 | * Klara is sponsored by Monster Energy.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have joked that like the Major League Gym Leaders having various sponsors, new Minor League trainer Klara's sponsor is Monster Energy due to her Poison-type preference and her uniform's color palette and appearance prominently featuring dripping splodges of neon green which look like the letter M.[[/labelnote]] |
| 399 | * Chairman Rose's hair noodle. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Chairman Rose's hairstyle includes a single long lock of hair dangling on the front nest to his face. Fans of ''Jojo's Bizarre Adventure'' inevitably compared it to the hairstyle of Kakyoin, which in the fandom is informally known as a "hair noodle".[[/labelnote]] |
| 400 | * [[spoiler:Eternamax Eternatus']] BST[[labelnote:Explanation]][[spoiler:Eternamax Eternatus]], fought at the end of ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'', has an absurd Base Stat Total of 1125, although it's supposed to only be a BossBattle and not actually attainable. Fans have brought up how other powerful Legendary Pokémon such as [[{{God}} Arceus]], [[spoiler:[[OneWingedAngel Ultra Necrozma]]]], [[SuperMode Mega Mewtwo X and Y]], and [[GameBreaker Mega Rayquaza]] have comparatively far lower [=BSTs=] compared to [[spoiler:Eternamax Eternatus]] or how broken it would be if it were actually playable.[[/labelnote]] |
| 401 | * High-Quality Animation[[labelnote:Explanation]]After this phrase was said by one of the developers (actually a mistranslation), it was memed with examples of what fans feel is wrong with Gen VIII animation, like the many glitches, re-use of character animations from Gen VII, and continued use of battle animations first created for Gen VI. It is also used less commonly by defenders of Game Freak, making fun of those who insist games like ''VideoGame/PokemonStadium'' and ''VideoGame/PokemonBattleRevolution'' have better animations. |
| 402 | [[/labelnote]] |
| 403 | * '''HORSE'''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Calyrex's SuperMode essentially just needs him finding and getting back on his steed Spectrier or Glastrier while using the reins. Compared to the more fantastic ways legendary Pokémon reached their OneWingedAngel form like ancient artifacts or assimilating other legendaries, just how ''mundane'' it was by comparison made it very memorable to the players.[[/labelnote]] |
| 404 | ** "Gonna take my horse to the old town road..." [[labelnote:Explanation]] Quoting the opening line to Old Town Road by Lil' Nas X whenever one of Calylrex's mount forms appear in a battle became a meme in the competitive battling scene due to how broken and thus prolific it ended up being. Pokemon Showdown related videos would specifically use [[https://youtu.be/tN02jkqQr-Y?si=L6seOdvwtfIgnxhI&t=6 the meme Indian cover version]] for extra effect.[[/labelnote]] |
| 405 | * Regieleki would have solved all of Chairman Rose's problems.[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Chairman Rose's plan in ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'' was to use Eternatus to provide limitless energy to prevent an eventual energy crisis. Regieleki's Pokédex entry states that it's able to generate enough electricity in order to power all of Galar. People can't help but bring up that he could have just simply used Regieleki in order to fulfill his goals of providing energy.[[/labelnote]] |
| 406 | * Toby's mpreg rock opera is in ''Pokémon''.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Battle Tower theme was composed by Creator/TobyFox. Those familiar with his previous work have noticed that part of it sounds a lot like a part of [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=FOJwB80oCWk "Baby Is You"]], a ''WebComic/{{Homestuck}}'' music album featuring Dave giving birth to John that Fox composed in response to a Homestuck forums' art forum rule prohibiting posting artwork with pregnant children. Naturally, an entry in the world's highest-grossing media franchise having a possible musical reference to something like that has spawned many jokes.[[/labelnote]] |
| 407 | * "We have [[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses God-Shattering Star]] at home."[[labelnote:Explanation]]The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugyONbAGE8E theme]] that plays when you battle Chairman Rose has drawn comparisons to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfvZmhqW0A "God-Shattering Star"]] from ''VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses'' partly because of nearly coinciding releases, but also because both songs are similar enough on the surface of being suitably climactic battle themes for a given part of the story. However, general reception to Rose's theme is that, while it is decent, it doesn't come close to measuring up to the lofty bar set by "God-Shattering Star".[[/labelnote]] |
| 408 | |
| 409 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonBrilliantDiamondAndShiningPearl'' |
| 410 | * [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable Pokémon Crazy Diamond, Pearl Jam, and Star Platinum.]][[labelnote:Explanation]]When ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' were announced, people immediately started switching around the first parts of their names to make "Shining Diamond", the localized name for Josuke Higashikata's Stand. From there it was just a short jump to start making jokes about the remakes being named after other Stands.[[/labelnote]] |
| 411 | * Smol Dawn[[labelnote:Explanation]]The very first shot seen of ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' was of Dawn in the games' chibi style. Fans quickly latched on to the unexpected size shift, with images and fanart of Dawn (and occasionally Lucas) actually being FunSize compared to the real world, other characters, and even herself and/or her ''Legends'' counterpart.[[/labelnote]] |
| 412 | * Palkia and Dialga screaming /"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the box art of ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' was revealed, a lot of people noted how Palkia and Dialga had their mouths open so wide as if they were screaming, in pain or otherwise.[[/labelnote]] |
| 413 | ** Naturally, crossovers with Jimmy Barnes' part in "Big Enough" (an already memetic song for a segment that's nothing but 40 seconds of screaming) [[https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a07nX0z_460svav1.mp4?fbclid=IwAR24YrS9KfVIre93WLcnB5JJiI5JwaZ6hoEGXjtOw_LRj-PBLTTEt8qi-mA took little time to appear]]. |
| 414 | * Furry Palkia[[labelnote:Explanation]]The aforementioned box art for ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' featured incredibly detailed renders of the cover legendaries. Upon closer inspection, Palkia's render was found to have [[FeatheredDragons fur/feathers]], rather than the smooth or scaly skin most fans assumed it had. In addition to shock and surprise from fans, jokes about Palkia being a [[UsefulNotes/FurryFandom furry]] all along abounded.[[/labelnote]] |
| 415 | * Floatzel's special attack animation [[labelnote:explanation]]Due to ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' making the line more relevant again, more people have noticed that when Floatzel uses special attacks, it shoots them at opponents by firing them through its spinning tails, making it look…[[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything questionably disturbing to those with a not-so-innocent mind]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 416 | * Briefcase Simulator [[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'', the cutscene that leads into the player choosing their starter is about 90 seconds long and ends with the briefcase containing the starters opening. People who reset the game over and over for [[PaletteSwap shiny starters]] have jokingly suggested the game merely simulates the experience of opening a briefcase, especially since it's possible to spend ''dozens'' of hours doing nothing in the game except constantly going through said cutscene with no results.[[/labelnote]] |
| 417 | |
| 418 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'' |
| 419 | * "Does this mean I can marry my Gardevoir/Lopunny?" [[labelnote: Explanation]] When the game was confirmed to be set in a historic Sinnoh, several fans referenced the text in Canalave City in the Japanese version on how Pokémon and human marriage was legal, which led to jokes that the game would allow to marry your Pokémon as its main interaction mechanic. Gardevoir and Lopunny in particular--already notorious for being popular "[[PerverseSexualLust waifu]]" Pokémon within the fandom--are the most common candidates for such a scenario. The game isn't actually in the ancient past referenced in the text, but only 100 to 150 years ago.[[/labelnote]] |
| 420 | * [[VideoGame/AmongUs Amogus]] Poké Ball / I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE[[labelnote:explanation]]A spin-off of ironic ''VideoGame/AmongUs'' references joking about resemblances between everyday objects and Crewmates. The trailer for ''Legends: Arceus'' was released during the height of the meme's popularity, and the resemblance between the “ye olden” Poké Ball and the Crewmates prompted the image to be widely reposted with mock reactions of horror and derision.[[/labelnote]] |
| 421 | * [[Manga/AttackOnTitan Survey Corps]][[labelnote:explanation]]With wild Pokémon in ''Legends'' said to be dangerous and free to attack the trainers, people quickly took to comparing the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps, whose goals are understanding and studying Pokémon, to the Survey Corps/Scout Regiment from ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'', whose attempts to understand and defeat the titular Titans usually results in heavy losses with little to no gain. Cue many jokes about Survey Corps members dying to wild Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 422 | * Nintendo hired this man! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A spinoff of the wider "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Y_d_Lhp60 Nintendo, hire this man!]]" meme that mocks people who consider Unreal Engine demos featuring Nintendo characters in realistic placeholder environments better-looking than actual Nintendo titles. The reveal of ''Legends: Arceus'' led to many comparisons between the in-game world and said Unreal Engine demos, leading to fans joking that Nintendo (or rather, Game Freak) finally hired "the man".[[/labelnote]] |
| 423 | * I fucked your grandma, shitlips! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody of the punchline to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba7DEM7Trn8 "Lightning McQueen Fucked My Mom".]] The August trailer revealed {{Identical Ancestor}}s of several characters from Sinnoh, including Cyllene, a woman who looks quite similar to the Sinnoh games' BigBad, Cyrus. Cue several players declaring their intentions to join Cyrus' family tree as vengeance for what he did.[[/labelnote]] |
| 424 | * I can’t believe we got isekai'd. [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the reveal that the player character was a modern teenager who was sent to the past by Arceus, many fans have compared it to isekai, a genre of anime where a normal person is sent through a portal to a fantasy world (although it doesn't strictly apply, though, since it's technically the same world but in a different time, or itoki). A particular comparison is with the isekai light novel ''Literature/InAnotherWorldWithMySmartphone'', which, like ''Legends: Arceus'', has the main character transported into another world with his smartphone.[[/labelnote]] |
| 425 | * [[TheStoner Stoner]] Typhlosion [[labelnote:Explanation]]When the Hisuian variant of Typhlosion was initially leaked, many were quick to make jokes about it looking like a stoner due to its more relaxed facial expression and exotic flames. It eventually turned out to be a RedundantParody; [[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/typhlosion/ the official website]] calls it laid-back and claims it can often be seen staring into space.[[/labelnote]] |
| 426 | * Ursaluna's crazed expression when it uses an attack has drawn comparisons with [[Franchise/FiveNightsAtFreddys Freddy Fazbear]], specifically his expression in the infamous [[https://i.postimg.cc/VLJgBfsP/bepis.png COCK?!?!?!?!?]] meme. And yes, [[https://i.postimg.cc/fLH7mF6b/unknown.png there have been recreations with Ursaluna]]. |
| 427 | * Ursaluna's physical appearance has also been compared to the sea bear from the ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' episode, [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS3E17 "The Camping Episode"]]. [[https://twitter.com/Taplaos/status/1487960317288017920 Here's a sample fanart.]] |
| 428 | * You know, I’m something of a Pokémon professor myself. [[labelnote:Explanation]] A line from the Professor quickly drew comparison to a [[https://galarvanting.tumblr.com/post/674668530058330112 similarly meme-d quote from Willem Dafoe]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 429 | * [[BossInMookClothing Level 40 Alpha Rapidash]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the Obsidian Fieldlands, all the Pokémon you encounter in the starting area of Aspiration Hill are low-level unevolved ComMons. That is, with the exception of a Level 40 Alpha Rapidash that is aggressive, can easily one-shot everything on your team before you can get off a single command, and is best to run away from. Some fans have likened it to the similarly memetic [[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1 Territorial]] [[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles2 Rot]][[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3 bart]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 430 | ** A related joke is that the Alpha Rapidash exists to get revenge on everyone who complained about it being the only non-starter Fire-Type available in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', and/or that giving the player a Level 40 one so early actually makes it useful in a Sinnoh game. |
| 431 | * Snorlax/Parasect used Hyper Beam! [[labelnote:Explanation]] In addition to the Rapidash above, an Alpha Snorlax and Alpha Parasect can be found wandering in the Obsidian Fieldlands. Unsuspecting newbies who have tried to take on either of these Pokémon too early have had their Pokémon one-shot by these Alphas using [[TheresNoKillLikeOverkill Hyper Beam]] on the first turn. To add the cherry on top, this game reuses the same WaveMotionGun-style animation for Hyper Beam from ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'', making it look like the poor Pokémon got vaporized into oblivion.[[/labelnote]] |
| 432 | * [[Film/CaptainPhillips Look at me, I am the encounter now.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]] You can hide in tall grass and jump out at Pokémon, a complete reversal of what happens in every other game.[[/labelnote]] |
| 433 | * "In Sinnoh, you catch Pokémon...In Mother Hisui, [[RussianReversal Pokémon catch you]]! [[labelnote:Explanation]]In previous and subsequent core series games, battles with wild Pokémon always began with the player sending out one of their own Pokémon, and the player character themself never got involved in battles. As soon as it was revealed that, in ''Legends Arceus,'' Pokémon can and will attack the player directly until they throw out a Pokémon to defend themself, players turned to the Russian Reversal to sum up the role reversal. It sometimes crosses over with [[MotherRussiaMakesYouStrong Mother Hisui Makes You Strong,]] too. For bonus points, brown bears can be found in Russia, and Ursaring is a bear Pokémon that is brown and can be found in Hisui.[[/labelnote]] |
| 434 | * "You can't be serious/...Was that a joke?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line from Akari/Rei in the game, which when combined with their facial expression has become a Reaction Image.[[/labelnote]] |
| 435 | * Bibarel Bridge[[labelnote:Explanation]]A glitch discovered and exploited by some players is Bibarel's collision box allowing the player to stand on it. As such some have sequence-broken by using a team of Bibarel to build a bridge and cross over water ''before'' obtaining Basculegion, with the resulting ridiculousness of the imagery being expected meme fuel.[[/labelnote]] |
| 436 | * Braviary can't fly upwards[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Ride Pokémon Braviary is unable to gain altitude and can only glide, drawing much ire from fans who joke that Braviary sucks at flying, or comparing it to the flying abilities of ''Franchise/SpyroTheDragon''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 437 | * [[Manga/GoldenKamuy Golden Arceus]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The setting of the game being the region of Sinnoh when it's mostly of wilderness caused crossovers and memes of the game together with ''Manga/GoldenKamuy'' (A manga that is set in Hokkaido, where Sinnoh and Hisui is based on) to pop up, especially in the Japanese fanbase. Bonus points for Arceus's shiny being gold in color.[[/labelnote]] |
| 438 | * Wow, Zenos really did end up in Pokémon! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Volo's appearance looks very similar to Zenos in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV''[[/labelnote]] |
| 439 | * Hi wurmy/Seal this [=BooBoo Bear=] within the earth! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A snowclone of [[https://imageproxy.ifunny.co/crop:x-20,resize:640x,quality:90x75/images/1c1ebe57b8cd30c028f5999f613abcab84fd8768a8afb3f2eefb7e05b70d7459_1.jpg a meme]] about American presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden (the latter already memetically linked to killing dogs) [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKh10cQVkAAthx8.jpg edited to be about Volo and Cyllene]] addressing a Wurmple crawling onstage, the latter of whom is deathly terrified of Bug-type Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 440 | * Aggressive Paras[[labelnote:Explanation]]As stated above, they are the new GoddamnBats of the game, which is due to it being one of the few Pokémon that possesses Spore, the only 100% accurate sleep move in the game, along with them being able to inflict poison or paralysis easily. In addition to the problems listed above, the Paras in this game are unusually aggressive, as if it is actively trying to bully the player. Made even funnier as there is a request to assist a Galaxy Member who got cornered by three of them.[[/labelnote]] |
| 441 | * [[spoiler:Ingo]]'s [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Bizarre Adventure]][[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Ingo's appearance in ''Legends: Arceus'', along with his pose in [[https://legends.pokemon.com/assets/story/story_ingo.png his official artwork]], has fans compare him to Jotaro Kujo from ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders Stardust Crusaders]]''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 442 | * BIGA![[labelnote:Explanation]]Not only did Pikachu's cry revert back to the original 8-bit cry in this game, but the rival's Pikachu in particular will constantly say variations of "biga" rather than commonly accepted "pika." This led fans to joke that Pikachu was originally called Bigachu in Hisui, and it became a common nickname for Alpha Pikachu.[[/labelnote]] |
| 443 | * Potato mochi[[labelnote:Explanation]]Potato mochi is a TrademarkFavoriteFood of the main team courtesy of mochi chef Beni. This has elevated the treat to meme status, much like ''Sun and Moon'' did with malasadas.[[/labelnote]] |
| 444 | * [[spoiler:Emmet]]'s going to fight God[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Ingo being TrappedInThePast has spawned several memes and art pieces about [[AngstySurvivingTwin Emmet]] tracking down Arceus and [[MemeticBadass beating it up himself.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 445 | * Emmet and Volo. [[labelnote:Explanation]]After the reveal that Volo was responsible for effectively kidnapping Ingo, it's become common for depictions of the two to have Emmet assaulting Volo.[[/labelnote]] |
| 446 | * ''My Little Palkia: Friendship is Magic''[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Palkia's Origin Form, revealed in the final battle at the Spear Pillar, has a horselike body and no arms, giving it a peculiar centaur-like look. Its odd, equine appearance promptly drew comments from the fandom, comparing it to a My Little Pony.[[/labelnote]] |
| 447 | * Dialga choked on a Beldum.[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]In an early leaked screenshot, Dialga's Origin Form looked like it had a large block in the middle of its neck, causing fans to joke that Dialga swallowed a Beldum and is choking. In full, it's more a blocky structure attached to the neck.[[/labelnote]] |
| 448 | * Hisuian [[VideoGame/{{Deltarune}} Rouxls Kaard]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]Warden Melli, with his inflated ego, pompous {{jerkass}} attitude, long hair, mannerisms, blue outfit and general ineffectiveness at stopping the protagonist has reminded some players of the (former) Duke of Puzzles, only without YeOldeButcheredeEnglishe. Given that Melli doesn't have a "lose" quote when defeated in battle, some have joked that his lose quote is "[[CatchPhrase GOD... DAMN IT]]" and that the game simply censors it out.[[/labelnote]] |
| 449 | * "Call an ambulance! But not for me!"[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Giratina's gleefully cruel VictoryFakeout when the player initially seems to defeat it prompted some people to liken it to [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/call-an-ambulance-but-not-for-me this other meme]] and make jokes about it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 450 | * The Piano[[labelnote:Explantion ('''SPOILERS''')]]Volo's battle theme features a remix of the piano étude that precedes Cynthia's fight in ''[=DPPt=]'' at the beginning, leading to many a player who'd struggled through her before recognizing it and promptly [[OhCrap realizing]] they're in for hell.[[/labelnote]] |
| 451 | * Bald [[spoiler:Ingo]][[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Among several illustrations from the artbook for ''Legends Arceus'' is a picture of Ingo with a receding hairline. Fans quickly freaked out about this, due to how long Ingo's forehead looks and the fact that the picture is the first official piece of art to show either Subway Boss sans hat.[[/labelnote]] |
| 452 | * [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Destroy Ganon]][[labelnote:Explanation]]The main quest of ''Breath of the Wild'' is the aptly-named "Destroy Ganon", which due to both that game and ''Legends: Arceus'' being first-party cel-shaded WideOpenSandbox games led fans to edit screenshots of Rei/Akari receiving a sidequest with this title.[[/labelnote]] |
| 453 | * Heh heh, space-time distortion.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A space-time distortion is a mechanic in the game where the player can enter a pocket of distorted space-time and get rare items and Pokémon. There's been a lot of snickering about the fact that "space-time distortion" abbreviates to "STD".[[/labelnote]] |
| 454 | * Regigigas [[BlessedWithSuck being affected by Slow Start]] even without abilities. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Even though abilities are absent from ''Legends: Arceus'', Regigigas is ''still'' affected by its hindering ability of Slow Start.[[/labelnote]] |
| 455 | * The Sneasler Rant [[labelnote:Explanation]]During an episode of her playthrough of Legends Arceus, [=YouTuber=] [[https://www.youtube.com/@theamandafiles theamandafiles]] pauses to [[https://youtu.be/-HhAuaoYLK0?t=1326 go on a humorous rant]] about the ridable Sneasler, comparing it to an AlphaBitch that demeans her before making her climb in its backpack to carry around, which quickly became the most well-known part of her playthrough and led to similar comparisons from other Sneasler fans.[[/labelnote]] |
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| 457 | |
| 458 | [[folder:Generation IX]] |
| 459 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet'' |
| 460 | * ''Pokémon Españita''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Some time prior to the games, a popular meme in Spain featured a photoshopped image of a Dragonite holding a hand on his chest and listening to his "Españita" (Spain) anthem. When it was revealed that Paldea was based on Spain, the aforementioned meme was brought back (especially considering that it was already ''Pokémon''-related, and that Dragonite ''is'' available in the games), and Spanish players now commonly refer to them as ''Pokémon Españita Version''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 461 | * Starter Pokémon memes: |
| 462 | ** "They put in WesternAnimation/DonaldDuck?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Water starter for ''VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet'' is Quaxly, a duck-like Pokémon with what appears to be a pompadour resembling a sailor's hat. People quickly latched onto the idea that it resembles Donald Duck, as well as how this makes the game a ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' crossover. Similarly, some memes compare Fuecoco, the fire starter, to Goofy, and Sprigatito, the grass starter, to Sora's Lion form.[[/labelnote]] |
| 463 | ** Josuke Duck[[labelnote:Explanation]]Quaxly has frequently been compared to both versions of Josuke Higashikata from ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', due to its pompadour hairstyle being similar to the original Josuke of ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable Diamond is Unbreakable]]'', and its sailor-themed look resembling the alternate-universe Josuke of ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureJoJolion JoJolion]]''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 464 | ** Weed Cat[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Grass starter for ''Scarlet and Violet'', Sprigatito, is a small green kitten with redish eyes and a leaf pattern on its face, which [[UnfortunateCharacterDesign resembles a marijuana leaf]]. These traits quickly prompted a slew of stoner jokes, and fan artists took to drawing pictures of Sprigatito [[TheStoner smoking joints or huffing bongs]], or sometimes being literally made out of weed. This also led to art and jokes pairing it with the Fire-type Litten due to them both being cats and the connotation of "lit" in relation to weed, insinuating that the two get high together by combining both of their respective elements. This wasn't helped by its prerelease website description, which stated that when Sprigatito kneads with its paws, it releases a 'therapeutic aroma'. It ''also'' wasn't helped by the stats for its final evolution's [[SecretArt signature move]], Flower Trick; when used as a super-effective Grass Tera type move, the attack's base power is 420. Said evolution's apparently stoned expression didn't help anything either.[[/labelnote]] |
| 465 | ** Fuecoco, the Fire starter, spawned ''VideoGame/AmongUs'' memes because it bears a passing resemblance to the red crewmate. |
| 466 | ** "[[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/516914001079304192/947752052975620107/20220228_073455.jpg Please let Sprigatito stay on all fours.]]"[=/=]"PAWS ON THE GROUND"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to Litten already being a cat starter that starts out quadrupedal and ends as an anthro, fans think it would be redundant to have Sprigatito go through the same process, and as such semi-seriously beseeched Game Freak to have Sprigatito's evolutions remain quadrupedal. Lo and behold, it did stand up, as early as the first evolution.[[/labelnote]] |
| 467 | *** "Please don't be sexy"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Along with the possibility Sprigatito's evolutions would be bipedal, many were hoping it wouldn't be attractive like Braixen or Incineroar. This, too, came to pass, as the final evolution Meowscarada is a CatFolk with an attractively humanoid design. And judging from the swagger (pun not intended) that its animation while using Flower Trick has, it knows it too.[[/labelnote]] |
| 468 | ** "Who keeps slapping Kraft Singles on these Fire starters?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]On Website/{{Twitter}}, fans noticed a recurring, oddly specific design trait shared by Fuecoco and its Generation 8 predecessor, Scorbunny; a yellow, square-shaped patch that resembles a slice of American cheese. In a resurgence of the "[[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cheese-slap-cheese-challenge Cheese Challenge]]" meme, this led to jokes that the yellow squares on Fuecoco's chest and tail -- as well as the ones on Scorbunny's nose and bottom of each feet -- are literal slices of cheese that were slapped onto them as a prank, along with fan art pairing the two 'mons together.[[/labelnote]] |
| 469 | ** The Zodiac Killer[[labelnote:Explanation]] Fuecoco has been jokingly called this due to it being a ''crocodile'': seemingly breaking the eight-generation tradition of basing Fire-Type starters on the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Nonetheless, some people are convinced that it will evolve into a snake-like form to continue the trend, with some suggesting that its apple theme will fit an evolution based on the Serpent of Eden. It didn't, and instead evolved into a MonsterClown-themed crocodile.[[/labelnote]] |
| 470 | *** Are they gonna pull a Snivy on us?[[labelnote:Explanation]]Comparisons to Snivy of Gen 5 abound whenever the idea of Fuecoco evolving into a snake is brought up, with many people back then not expecting Snivy to lose its limbs.[[/labelnote]] |
| 471 | *** Year of the Croc[[labelnote:Explanation]]A humorous suggested remedy of this by fans is to just ''revise the actual Chinese Zodiac'' and add the crocodile so that Fuecoco still fits in with the theme.[[/labelnote]] |
| 472 | *** Ox Fuecoco[[labelnote:Explanation]]Some fans have cited how male and female crocodiles/alligators are called “bull” and “cow” respectively, theorizing a possible crocodile/ox final evolution, especially with Spain having a bullfighting culture.[[/labelnote]] |
| 473 | *** Rat Typhlosion[[labelnote:Explanation]]With many Zodiac theory supporters complaining that Fuecoco killed the Zodiac theory, dissidents have pointed out that Typhlosion, a badger/porcupine hybrid, isn't...exactly a ''rat'' per se and that the theory was invalid since Gen 2. This led to additional jokes that since Typhlosion is "loosely" a rat, then by this reasoning a crocodile could be considered "loosely" a snake.[[/labelnote]] |
| 474 | ** Gay duck[[labelnote:Explanation]]Quaxly's final evolution, Quaquaval, looks extremely flamboyant seemingly due to being inspired by female dancers at Brazilian carnivals despite having the same gender rate as other starters (7:1 male to female), earning it this nickname.[[/labelnote]] |
| 475 | ** Meowscarada kiss[[labelnote:Explanation]]Meowscarada has an animation where it puts its hands behind its back and leans its head forward to greet you. Since you can walk up to it, get close enough and it looks like it will kiss you. Jokes have spawned about Game Freak giving players what they truly want, due to the running meme of marrying your Pokémon.[[/labelnote]] |
| 476 | ** "holy fucking bingle. what?! :3"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A picture of a Sprigatito plush accompanying the phrase was featured prominently in [[https://maia.crimew.gay/posts/how-to-hack-an-airline/ an article]] written by Swiss hacktivist maia arson crimew (yes, her name is officially written in AllLowercaseLetters) explaining how she managed to obtain a 2019 edition of the United States Terrorist Screening Database's no-fly list. Sprigatito quickly became associated with both the phrase and crimew herself thanks to the audacity of her actions and longstanding criticism of the United States' anti-terrorism policies. "Bingle" itself is a nonsense word, but crimew has also nicknamed her Sprigatito "bingle" due to people thinking that it was already the plushie's name.[[/labelnote]] |
| 477 | * Regional Tauros[[labelnote:Explanation]]The reveal that Gen 9 is set in a region based on Spain has had people joking that Tauros, or a similar bull Pokémon, will prominently feature due to traditional bullfighting and the Running of the Bulls in Spain. The meme gained traction again when the second trailer featured a trainer wearing a shirt with a Tauros logo. It turned out to be confirmed.[[/labelnote]] |
| 478 | * The villain team will just be [[Series/MontyPythonsFlyingCircus the Spanish Inquisition]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joking reference to the ''Monty Python'' gag "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!" This ended up not being the case.[[/labelnote]] |
| 479 | ** "NOBODY EXPECTS THE PALDEAN INQUISITION!!!!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A trend that has popped up in Pokèmon Scarlet and Violet fan art is drawing the three Starters as the Spanish Inquisition from ''Monty Python,'' such as [[https://www.deviantart.com/petewayne0/art/Nobody-expects-the-Spanish-inquisition-908347350 this piece here]][[/labelnote]] |
| 480 | * Professor Sada and Professor Turo memes: |
| 481 | ** Gigachad Professor Turo[[labelnote:Explanation]]Professor Turo and the man in the Gigachad meme have very similar facial structures and stubble. When Professor Turo was revealed in the second trailer, [[https://twitter.com/AeroViro/status/1531985590719225856 comparisons between the two]] were almost immediately drawn.[[/labelnote]] |
| 482 | ** Professor Richards[[labelnote:Explanation]]Another common comparison was to that of Reed Richards of the ComicBook/FantasticFour who aside from having similar facial features also wears the same blue jumpsuit in some versions.[[/labelnote]] |
| 483 | ** Professor Alex[[labelnote:Explanation]]And then there's [[https://twitter.com/FalcoLambda/status/1532045323501244417 comparisons to]] [[VideoGame/YIIKAPostModernRPG Alex Eggleston]] due to their similar hairstyles and facial hair.[[/labelnote]] |
| 484 | ** Turo sells [=NFTs=][[labelnote:explanation]]As [=NFTs=] were popular around the time of his reveal, some fans joked that Turo looked like the kind of person who would buy/sell them. Becomes HilariousInHindsight around the "Teal Mask" DLC's release where the shopkeeper at Kitakami won't at first accept League Points as payment thinking they're a "cryptic currency", confirming that cryptocurrency does exist in the Pokémon universe.[[/labelnote]] |
| 485 | ** Professor Snu Snu[[labelnote:Explanation]]When Professor Sada was revealed, fan reaction to her CuteLittleFangs and attire consisting of a lab coat over what appears to be a tribal cave woman outfit immediately lead to personifying her as an adult WildChild while people who found the design sexy immediately quoted ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}''[='=]s Death by Snu-Snu scene.[[/labelnote]] |
| 486 | ** Cavewoman Vampire[[labelnote:Explanation]]Professor Sada's clearly visible fangs whenever she speaks have led fans to jokingly compare her to a vampire or a werewolf.[[/labelnote]] |
| 487 | ** Professor [[WesternAnimation/TheCroods Crood]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Sada's outfit resembles what the Croods wear in their franchise.[[/labelnote]] |
| 488 | ** ''Pokémon Mommy Issues'' and ''Pokémon Daddy Issues''[[labelnote:Explanation]]The main plot of the story involves Arven being neglected by his mom (in Scarlet) or his dad (in Violet), and growing to resent them and not being on speaking terms with them. So basically, the main difference between the version games is which parent Arven has a conflict with, with the other simply not being in his life at all, having walked out shortly after he was born.[[/labelnote]] |
| 489 | *** [[https://www.tumblr.com/connor-dioda/704230871557931008/nemona-so-your-moms-the-professor-of-the-past "So your mom is the professor of the past and your dad is the professor of the future?" "I guess so cause neither of them were ever PRESENT"]] |
| 490 | ** Game Freak knows what they're doing[[labelnote:Explanation]]The second trailer dropped on the first day of June -- LGBTQA+ Pride Month -- and introduced both the games' professors (who immediately got labeled attractive by numerous fans) and the Legendary duo (whose colorations bear a resemblance to the bisexual flag and the nonbinary flag, respectively), leading to fans joking that Game Freak had planned this in advance.[[/labelnote]] |
| 491 | ** [[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemonmemes/comments/ztbdcu/idk_if_anybody_gets_the_song_reference_but_oh_well/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button "I met her in a lab]] [[Music/TheKinks down in Paldea..."]] |
| 492 | * Lethicc[[labelnote:Explanation]]The June 2022 trailer showcased Lechonk, a pig Pokémon whose name is a combination of "lechón", the Spanish word for "piglet" (as well as a pork dish in many Hispanic countries), and... "[[MemeticMutation chonk]]", an Internet slang term used to affectionately refer to an unusually large or rotund animal. Fans ''immediately'' began demanding that Lechonk's evolution continue the naming trend by referencing the similarly used term "thicc", with this being the most common variation. However, Lechonk's evolution would be named Oinkologne.[[/labelnote]] |
| 493 | ** Ham Sandwich[[labelnote:Explanation]] Due to the frequent CarnivoreConfusion and the fact that ham is a common sandwich ingredient, the idea of Lechonk ending up as dinner is a common source of BlackComedy.[[/labelnote]] |
| 494 | * [[FunWithAcronyms SV-129]][[labelnote:Explanation]]When ''Scarlet and Violet'' were revealed to have a past and future theming, many fans immediately made comparisons to the ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' episode [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS1E14SB129KarateChoppers "SB-129"]], in particular being [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/569692708751278088/982447949596479538/IMG_9837.png an image]] of Professor Sada as Primitive [=SpongeBob=], and Professor Turo doing the "Future" sit-up. (Note: [[DontExplainTheJoke SV stands for Scarlet Violet]])[[/labelnote]] |
| 495 | * [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants HOLY FISH PASTE, IT’S A GUY!]][[labelnote:Explanation]] When Grusha was unveiled, he was immediately subjected to ViewerGenderConfusion due to his feminine appearance, leading to shock once the official website confirmed he is male.[[/labelnote]] |
| 496 | ** IM NOT GAY THIS IS A GIRL A GROWN WOMAN EVEN REPEAT AFTER ME[[labelnote:Explanation]]Based on the speed of RuleThirtyFour artists in regards to newly revealed Pokémon characters, jokes were made about people drawing visibly female Rule 34 of Grusha before finding out he was actually a guy. [[https://i.redd.it/k2ag4kpjtjf91.jpg Someone on 4chan]] (NSFW) complained about how [[InsaneTrollLogic there was no way Grusha could be a guy because they'd already masturbated to him, even if he was a guy]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 497 | * [[ToiletHumour Pooper]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A popular FanNickname for Paldean Wooper. Derived from a {{portmanteau}} of, well, "Paldean Wooper", and the fact that it is colored brown and has the Poison type.[[/labelnote]] |
| 498 | ** Poopoo Mudfish[[labelnote:Explanation]]FanNickname for Clodsire, Paldean Wooper's evolution. Coined by Twitter user @searednerves in [[https://twitter.com/searednerves/status/1598018887895126017 this]] tweet.[[/labelnote]] |
| 499 | * Madrid's destruction[[labelnote:Explanation]][[https://twitter.com/SerebiiNet/status/1554819998790651907 The Paldea region]] is geographically based on Iberia, and when its map was first revealed, fans quickly realized that the Madrid area's equivalent in Paldea is a cloud-shrouded void of some sort (later revealed to be the dangerous Area Zero). This spurred many jokes that Madrid or its Paldean equivalent had been destroyed. Alternatively, some people joke that Area Zero being a cloudy, depressing wasteland is accurate to what Madrid is like in real life.[[/labelnote]] |
| 500 | * Koraidon and Miraidon memes: |
| 501 | ** When it was revealed that the boxart Legendaries were basically motorcycles, many comparisons were made. Fans in Japan made comparisons to ''Franchise/KamenRider'' (mostly ''Series/KamenRiderRyuki''), while overseas fans made comparisons to ''Anime/YuGiOh5Ds''. Fanarts of the legendaries doing the bike stop from ''Manga/{{AKIRA}}'' are also common. Helps that the official Kamen Rider Twitter even made an, albeit indirect, reference to [[https://twitter.com/HKR20_official/status/1593529499106217984 the comparisons]] after the games came out. The official Scarlet/Violet manga has ascended the ''AKIRA'' reference too, with [[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1693624094158098850?t=Y-pSWr6tOP2t0l-0Y9Nejg&s=19 this artwork of Violet Lang doing the iconic slide atop Miraidon.]] |
| 502 | ** [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants To the Invisible Boatmobile!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A common glitch, [[https://twitter.com/nagisa_Vzuki39/status/1593336482223525888?s=20&t=XYH_xldcpZ9JYgBSAIYdbA shown in this clip here]], involves the trainer riding their Ride Pokémon that has been glitched into becoming invisible. Many were quick to make the comparison to Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy's vehicle of choice.[[/labelnote]] |
| 503 | *** The same glitch is also similarly compared to ''Music/CrazyFrog'' a lot of the time. |
| 504 | *** The bug has also drawn comparisons to Leon on his invisible motorcycle in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4''. |
| 505 | ** ''[[WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon How to Train Your Koraidon/Miraidon]]''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans noticed many similarities between Koraidon/Miraidon and Toothless, since they're all draconic beasts whom the protagonists find injured early in the story, and their friendship officially begin after the protagonists feed the beasts. The Raidons being rather dorky and endearing adds more fuel to the fire.[[/labelnote]] |
| 506 | ** ''WesternAnimation/TheFlintstones'' Bike[[labelnote:Explanation]]Despite looking like a bike complete with tires, Koraidon doesn't scoot like an actual bike and instead runs of all fours, causing fans to compare it with the cars in ''The Flintstones'' which move by the driver and passengers running in them -- especially since Koraidon is a prehistoric Pokémon with dinosaur-like traits.[[/labelnote]] |
| 507 | * Penny memes: |
| 508 | ** Penny's problematic ships.[[labelnote:Explanation]]After her design was revealed, many fans noted how Penny's design made her look like the common Western stereotype of a female fanfic author. Cue jokes about her getting into intense arguments on [=AO3=] about her shipping preferences, along with other common jokes about the subculture.[[/labelnote]] |
| 509 | ** Penny's Dorm[[labelnote:Explanation]][[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/825493813396242433/1060493626339237958/IMG_4597.jpg An edit]] of the existing "[[https://amp.knowyourmeme.com/memes/welcome-_-take-a-seat-wherever Welcome >_< take a seat wherever]]" meme has Penny sitting in a trashy room alongside her Eeveelutions, referencing how her dorm in-game is dark and rather unkempt.[[/labelnote]] |
| 510 | ** [[StacysMom MILF]] Hunter Penny[[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''Mochi Mayhem'', Penny, upon visiting the player's house, remarks how "pretty" their mother is. Of course, the fandom [[https://www.tumblr.com/eggtempest/739279881379184640/really-loved-the-scarvi-epilogue had a field day]] with this quote and quickly [[{{Flanderization}} flanderized]] Penny to be a lesbian who's into older women, with some jokes comparing her to Okuyasu of ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable'' who is similarly known for calling his friend Josuke's mother "hot".[[/labelnote]] |
| 511 | * "Fidough's a purebred." "Wow, a Pokémon made out of bread."[[labelnote:Explanation]]The StealthPun surrounding Fidough's theme is reminiscent of the ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' episode, "[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS3E15TheGreatSnailRaceMidLifeCrustacean The Great Snail Race]]", where Squidward gloats that his snail is a purebred and Patrick thinks he said "pure bread".[[/labelnote]] |
| 512 | * Armarouge and Ceruledge memes: |
| 513 | ** Armarouge and Ceruledge are ''Franchise/MegaMan'' characters.[[labelnote:Explanation]]When Armarouge and Ceruledge were revealed, fans noted that they looked like characters from the ''Mega Man'' series, pointing to their humanoid appearance, {{Cool Helmet}}s, BootsOfToughness, and ShouldersOfDoom – and the sleek shapes and the way the eyes are drawn specifically evoking the art style of ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' – which lead to fanart that portrays them in an artstyle even closer to the ''Mega Man'' games, as well as a fan shiny design using [[VideoGame/MegaManX X and Zero]]'s colors for Armarouge and Ceruledge respectively. For a time, some suspected that Hitoshi Ariga, an illustrator previously involved with ''Mega Man'' who designed some Pokémon like Corviknight and Espathra, designed this evolutionary line as well. He didn't; it was Tomohiro Kitakaze, who confirmed it [[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1725529436752326916 on a Tweet]] celebrating ''Scarlet and Violet''[='=]s first anniversary.[[/labelnote]] |
| 514 | ** Armarogue/Armorouge[[labelnote:Explanation]]RougeAnglesOfSatin applied to Armarouge. The latter typo was even in the official ''SV'' website, although it was quickly removed.[[/labelnote]] |
| 515 | ** [[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3 Smoldering Armarouge and Silvercoat Ceruledge]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to the games coming out in the same year, and the pair being seen as resembling Cammuravi and Ethel, their reveal quickly created FriendlyFandoms with Xenoblade 3 fans and a surge of crossover fanart.[[/labelnote]] |
| 516 | ** Being knights with a sword theme and a shield theme, fans joked that the duo came a generation late for the medieval England-themed games ''Sword and Shield''. |
| 517 | * Mela memes: |
| 518 | ** She boot too big for she gotdamn feet[[labelnote:Explanation]]Mela's reveal lead to people making jokes about how oversized her boots are, with many of them referencing [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/417/416/3d9.png this image.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 519 | ** Mela's walk[[labelnote:Explanation]]Her walking animation consists of her stiffly goose-stepping around in her boots, as if she struggles to bend her knees. The sheer AwesomeButImpractical design was ripe for meme fuel highlighting her priority of fashion over functionality.[[/labelnote]] |
| 520 | ** Mela is commonly called a ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' cosplayer due to ''Final Fantasy XIV'''s notoriously long boots. |
| 521 | ** In the post-game, we see Team Star wearing normal clothes, including Mela... yet she ''still'' walks clumsily and without bending her knees. Fans were quick to suggest she wears those boots so much that she's forgotten how to walk normally. |
| 522 | * ''Pokémon'' fans learn about convergent evolution for the first time[[labelnote:Explanation]]When new Pokémon Wiglett was announced, the more critical side of the fanbase ended up criticizing it for its "lazy" design, either missing or outright ignoring that it was deliberately designed to be superficially similar to Diglett as an example of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergent_evolution convergent evolution]]. The fans who actually knew about it, or the ones that just didn't miss the memo, quickly took to mocking them with variants of this line.[[/labelnote]] |
| 523 | * Iono memes: |
| 524 | ** Iono is [[Anime/TropicalRougePrettyCure Manatsu and Laura's]] daughter.[[labelnote:Explanation]]When Iono was first revealed, it did not take the ''Anime/PrettyCure'' fandom long for them to see the similarities in hair designs between Iono and Laura's [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/prettycure/images/2/2e/Cure_La_Mer_profile.jpg Cure La Mer]] form, down to the Magnemite hair clips acting as stand-ins to La Mer's pearls. What really sealed it was the revelation that Creator/FairouzAi voiced Iono during her introductory video, since she also voiced ''Tropical-Rouge!'''s Lead Cure Manatsu Natsuumi/Cure Summer, who is constantly paired up with Laura in fanworks.[[/labelnote]] |
| 525 | ** Iono and Raihan's rivalry.[[labelnote:Explanation]]As Iono is an AttentionWhore streamer and Raihan is a SelfieFiend with an ego, fans imagined that the two of them would be rivals with each other, with plenty of fanart depicting them getting into all kinds of disputes. There is some fanart that shows them being friends instead, though.[[/labelnote]] |
| 526 | ** ''[[VideoGame/NeedyStreamerOverload Needy Streamer Iono]]''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Comparisons have been drawn between Gym Leader Iono and [=KAngel=] due to them both being streamers with very similar appearances and even hair colors.[[/labelnote]] |
| 527 | ** #IONOSWEEP[[labelnote:Explanation]]Considering her streamer nature and wanting to a collab with the player, during streams of this game it can be common to see the streamer's chat to playfully root FOR Iono instead of the streamer. It can also be common for both the streamer and their chat to play up the "collabing" part.[[/labelnote]] |
| 528 | ** [[Series/DontHugMeImScared "Okay, STOP."]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Iono's introduction of [[HostileShowTakeover hijacking the game]] and appearing in the corner to advertise her program drew comparisons to Warren the "Eagle" from the ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' TV series, with [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/825493813396242433/1045311104601042964/IMG_0621.jpg edits being made]] to include the OK Stop Organization logo.[[/labelnote]] |
| 529 | ** {{Virtual YouTuber}}s vs. Iono[[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to Iono being an AffectionateParody of streamer culture and her Gym Trial being set up like a VirtualYoutuber layout, naturally streamers of that format such as the cast of ''WebAnimation/{{hololive}}'' [[https://youtu.be/28-Nl_qG1Ho?si=Ptw9gZYpF8lweM-m found her hilarious]], then their viewers tend to start a fictional FandomRivalry where they start cheering for Iono instead, up including making superchat donations in support of her.[[/labelnote]] |
| 530 | * Most relatable Pokémon character ever.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Larry, the Normal-type Gym Leader, is an incredibly, well, normal salaryman who expresses weariness at his job(s) and basically comes across as a hilariously average guy in the otherwise fantastical world of Pokémon. It definitely helps that many of the Pokémon franchise's fans who grew up with the series have now joined the workforce and strongly relate to Larry's quips about feeling put out by his job and his boss.[[/labelnote]] |
| 531 | * WebVideo/{{Critikal}} Sledge[[labelnote:Explanation]]Many fans have noted that Paldea's iteration of the Backpacker Trainer class, which includes the Montevera Gym Trainer MC Sledge, looks a lot like Charles White. It's become pretty common for streamers or LP-ers to impersonate him when reading Sledge's dialogue out loud.[[/labelnote]] |
| 532 | * [[GuideDangIt Finizen's evolution method]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]Finizen, a dolphin-themed Pokémon that evolves into the superhero-themed Palafin, was incredibly hard for people to figure out to evolve, due to the fact that the only parameters within the data were that it needed to level up to 38, which on its own wasn't enough to evolve it. Website/FourChan struggled for 13 threads trying to figure it out, most of which revolved around superhero tropes or quirks -- like various glasses-related ideas based on [[SecretIdentity Clark Kent]], fighting the Capsicum-supervillain-themed Pokémon Scovillain hundreds of times (to the point that the fanmade rivalry and [[WhatTheHellHero hundreds of senselessly slaughtered Scovillains became memes themselves]]), striking a pose, taking a photo near a Palafin cutout, spending a certain amount of time flying, [[TheChosenOne having a specific mark]], avenging a fainted Pokémon (usually a Luvdisc or another Finizen), using a Water Stone in dozens of unintended ways, or [[CrossesTheLineTwice killing its parents]]. The ultimate answer? Levelling up past 38 with friends online, one of the things they were ''very'' hesitant to test since people were playing on illegal [=ROMs=] and didn't want to get their Switches banned.[[/labelnote]] |
| 533 | * {{Robosexual}} Hydreigon[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]The ''Scarlet'' Pokédex entry for Iron Jugulis, the robotic future Paradox form of Hydreigon, states that a paranormal magazine claims that it was the offspring of a Hydreigon who fell in love with a robot. The sheer absurdity of the Pokédex entry, along with the unexpected mention of GRatedSex, caught many people off guard, leading to jokes about how robosexuality was now canon in the ''Pokémon'' universe.[[/labelnote]] |
| 534 | * Iron Bundle memes: |
| 535 | ** [[ARareSentence Robot Delibird from the future got banned by Smogon.]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Iron Bundle takes the most notorious JokeCharacter in Pokémon and turned it into such a beast that Smogon banned it within weeks. The sheer ridiculousness of this sparked reactions like "we now live in a timeline where a Delibird form got banned", and comparisons to ''Franchise/{{Terminator}}''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 536 | ** Iron Bundle drew many comparisons to Robot Santa of ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' due to it resembling a weaponized holiday ornament, as well as the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future from ''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'' due to both being bird-shaped robots from the future that have something to do with Christmas. |
| 537 | ** Iron Bundle being "Delibird's revenge arc" is also a common joke, often accompanied by statements that it worked way too well. |
| 538 | ** People have also alluded to Iron Bundle being the equivalent of the Robot Santa Claus from ''Futurama'' and also quote the monologue of [[VideoGame/Warhammer40000Mechanicus Magos Dominus Reditus.]] |
| 539 | * ''WebAnimation/{{hololive}}'' Starters[[labelnote:Explanation]]When the Starter Pokémon were first revealed, they were immediately compared to members of ''hololive''. Sprigatito was compared to Chloe Sakamata from [=-holoX-=]/Japan Generation Six due to having her same red eyes and singular [[CuteLittleFangs fang]], Fuecoco was compared to Sakura Miko from before the establishment of Generations due to having a dopey face and a strand of IdiotHair, and Quaxly was compared to Subaru Oozora from Japan Generation Two due to Subaru's AscendedMeme of being a duck. The comparisons were furthered once the evolutions of the Starters were revealed, as Meowscarada, Sprigatito's final evolution, wears an eye mask that many found to resemble Chloe's IrislessEyemaskOfMystery, while the Shiny forms of Fuecoco's evolutionary line all ended up being pink, which is Miko's signature hair color; Quaxly's evolved forms on the other hand evoked not a duck but a peafowl leading to claims that Subaru had evolved into Pavolia Reine from the Indonesian branch's second generation.[[/labelnote]] |
| 540 | ** Sanallite[[labelnote:Explanation]]Many ''WebAnimation/{{hololive}}'' fans were quick to notice the similarity between Fidough and Tsukumo Sana's mascot, Sanallite, with both being canines made of bread. Some even assumed the similarity was intentional considering Sana's love of the ''Pokémon'' franchise and her graduation from Vtubing not long before Fidough's reveal.[[/labelnote]] |
| 541 | * [[Series/ThirtyRock How do you do, fellow kids?]][[labelnote:Explanation]]The popular "fellow kids" meme from ''Series/ThirtyRock'' is associated with Clavell due to being a friendly principal who is also shown to be willing to learn the slang that the younger generation use with varying attempts. Add onto how [[spoiler:he also disguised himself as a student to learn more about Team Star's motives]], much like Creator/SteveBuscemi's character in the original meme, players started to associate this meme to him.[[/labelnote]] |
| 542 | * Horny picnics.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Rather than going to a Daycare, Paldea instead has Pokémon breeding occur during picnics, in which case Eggs appear in the player's bag, predictably spawning jokes that the picnic or its food makes the Pokémon a bit... frisky.[[/labelnote]] |
| 543 | ** "Really? Right in front of my sandwich?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A take on the pre-existing meme "Right in front of my salad?" which involves a woman's frustrated disbelief at discovering her [[HoYay two male friends]] similarly [[MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces getting amorous ]] while she was trying to eat.[[/labelnote]] |
| 544 | * Tandemaus memes: |
| 545 | ** Tandemaus evolve by having sex.[[labelnote:Explanation]]When Tandemaus evolve into Maushold, they look the exact same, except that the original two Pokémon are joined by two smaller ones. Though the Dex states that it's unknown if the four Pokémon are related and the small ones are only said to "appear", the fandom isn't fooled, and many jokes are made about their evolution method.[[/labelnote]] |
| 546 | ** Being two white mice that are more powerful than they look predictably led to some ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Animaniacs}} Pinky and the Brain]]'' comparisons. |
| 547 | ** [[https://at.tumblr.com/eternal-gromnommer/you-know-what-fuck-you-untandems-your-maus/1ewj2vd5ihlm "You know what, fuck you" (untandems your maus)]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A meme based on "unverbs your noun", which included a picture of a single Tandemaus. This, in turn, led to many divorce-related jokes.[[/labelnote]] |
| 548 | ** Are the mice siblings?[[labelnote:Explanation]] As the mice are counted as one Pokémon, fans have made jokes implying that their evolution's "offspring" were an act of incest. [[/labelnote]] |
| 549 | *** Tandemaus eggs hatch in pairs. This has fueled tons of {{Twincest}} jokes. |
| 550 | ** Custom Tandemaus evolutions[[labelnote:Explanation]]It became popular to make edits of Tandemaus and Maushold to represent different evolutions, mostly in a BlackComedy sense, such as Mauscarriage (supposedly a Normal/Ghost type), Domaustic Abuse (a Normal/Fighting type), or Maustake (a Normal/Dark type with a ChocolateBaby).[[/labelnote]] |
| 551 | ** ''[[Series/HouseOfTheDragon Mausofthedragon]], comes in [[https://at.tumblr.com/connor-dioda/has-anyone-made-this-joke-yet/l07c8794dog2 Green Form and Black Form]]. |
| 552 | ** Population Bomb[[labelnote:Explanation]]Maushold's signature move, Population Bomb, can hit up to 10 times and can be boosted by the accuracy-increasing Wide Lens and the ability Technician, turning Maushold into a MemeticBadass.[[/labelnote]] |
| 553 | *** But not as strong as family.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A riff on Vin Diesel's character Dom Toretto from ''Fast and the Furious'' making the quote that family is stronger than basically anything. Maushold is a family of mice with an attack that's absolutely broken, making comparisons to the Dom Toretto meme a given.[[/labelnote]] |
| 554 | *** Group Stabbing[[labelnote:Explanation]]Shortly after the game released, it was discovered that Population Bomb is actually boosted by the ability Sharpness, which boosts cutting moves and [[DevelopersForesight isn't an ability Maushold has naturally]], despite the move seemingly not involving any kind of slicing or cutting. While this is likely just the result of a LostInTranslation pun in Population Bomb's Japanese name, which can be alternatively read as "Mouse Cut", this has resulted in [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/fdd4da8012c56e891fd36dd43b512579/e076b03492424158-48/s1280x1920/680392cd65610958d5aa1ccc5086cde03a5ae337.png several]] [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/9d26c12a9337316f1e19e4986fb7b78d/1b7a4d48db229d01-c6/s500x750/198401276b408bfdb7afde678d68d7ec55a7b389.png artists]] drawing fanart that implies that Population Bomb consists of each Maushold family member taking out a knife and shanking the target to death like they're reenacting the assassination of Julius Caesar.[[/labelnote]] |
| 555 | ** Mouse trap.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The counter to a Population Bomb Maushold is a Rocky Helmet: with each hit, the Maushold also takes damage and faints itself.[[/labelnote]] |
| 556 | ** Tandemaus and Maushold can breed with Ditto.[[labelnote:Explanation]]As it is a collection of several individual Pokémon, the entire Tandemaus and Maushold is classed as "genderless". Still, it can breed with Ditto: and given that it happens to be a family with parents and children, the details create some FridgeHorror...[[/labelnote]] |
| 557 | ** Maushold scream.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Tandemaus and Maushold seem to have NoMouth but they actually open their mouths hilariously wide when they do their cry.[[/labelnote]] |
| 558 | * Titan Pokémon memes: |
| 559 | ** Due to being a giant burrowing worm with a goofy face, the Titan Orthworm has been jokingly known as the [[WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants Alaskan Bullworm]] by fans. Other jokes related to ''Film/{{Tremors}}'' and ''Literature/{{Dune}}'' are also commonplace. |
| 560 | ** Titan Tatsugiri being a decoy with the giant Dodonzo which may or may not be a Titan itself has led to jokes about the Dodonzo "catfishing" the player by pretending to be something it isn't: which is a humorous irony as it ''literally'' is a catfish. |
| 561 | ** Titan Great Tusk has been jokingly compared to the Oliphants of the ''Lord of the Rings'' series, and the player defeating it leading to jokes of "that still only counts as one!" |
| 562 | * Tinkaton vs. Corviknight[[labelnote:Explanation]]Despite its cutesy appearance, mediocre stats, and the fact that its intended prey [[GameplayAndStorySegregation pretty much completely dominates it in competitive battle due to practically little-to-no ways to get around its defenses]], Tinkaton is apparently such an efficient predator of Corviknight -- or at least consistently enough endangers Corviknight passengers by trying to hunt it down -- that the bird Pokémon was deemed ill-suited for use in a flying taxi service like the one in Galar, the region opting to have its taxies carried by several Squawkabilly instead.[[/labelnote]] |
| 563 | ** 75[[labelnote:Explanation]]Despite Tinkaton wielding a massive hammer, it has this very low base attack stat. Because its rival is Corviknight, there's also been memes involving the raven Pokémon mocking said attack stat.[[/labelnote]] |
| 564 | * Yoshikage Larry[[labelnote:Explanation]]Larry's role as an [[HeWasRightThereAllAlong unsuspecting salaryman]] who happens to be both a Gym Leader and Elite Four member has [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/503/503/d35 drawn plenty of comparisons]] to another unsuspecting salaryman, [[Characters/JojosBizarreAdventureYoshikageKira Yoshikage Kira]] from ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable''. It helps that Larry's suit looks identical to Kira's but with a black dye job, whereas his hair greatly resembles Kira's hair as Kosaku Kawajiri. Jokes related to Kira have stemmed as a result, including Larry reciting the infamous "My name is Yoshikage Kira" speech.[[/labelnote]] |
| 565 | ** [[Characters/JoJosBizarreAdventureJotaroKujo Star Palafin]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A similar ''[=JoJo=]'' meme [[https://at.tumblr.com/connor-dioda/we-finally-have-a-dolphin-pokemon-after-9/ytp52xyzfri9 comparing Palafin to Star Platinum]], due to their similar designs, weaponized punching power, and the meme of Jotaro being obsessed with dolphins.[[/labelnote]] |
| 566 | ** Kakyoin Saguaro[[labelnote:Explanation]]Saguaro, one of the teachers at the academy, has a hairstyle resembling ''[[Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders Stardust Crusaders]]''[='=] [[Characters/JojosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusadersTheJoestarGroup Noriaki Kakyoin]], with a long, dangling lock of hair in his bangs that ''[=JoJo=]'' fans affectionately call the "hair noodle".[[/labelnote]] |
| 567 | ** Kishibe Rika[[labelnote:Explanation]]Rika, another Elite Four member alongside Larry, has been compared to ''Diamond is Unbreakable''[='=]s [[Characters/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakableHeroes Rohan Kishibe]], with many going so far as to call her a [[GenderBender Rule 63]] Rohan, due to her outfit greatly resembling [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETcD263UcAAJrYl.png Rohan's appearance]] during the "I'm an Alien" arc.[[/labelnote]] |
| 568 | * Nemona memes: |
| 569 | ** [[{{Yandere}} Yandere Nemona]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Nemona's obsession with [[BloodKnight becoming the player's rival]], her tendency to know wherever the player is, and her frequent instances of ButThouMust has caused fans to label her as a {{Yandere}} who's madly in love with the player.[[/labelnote]] |
| 570 | *** [[VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub Just Nemonika]][[labelnote:Explanation]]From this, comparisons were made between her and Monika from ''VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub'', with some going so far as to joke that Nemona has MediumAwareness and is willing to [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/484/424/9c6.jpg rig the game's programming]] [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/490/785/b8b.png in her favor]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 571 | ** Nemona is [[Franchise/DragonBall Goku]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans were quick to declare Nemona the ''Pokémon'' version of Goku, due to their simple-minded but good-natured personalities and love of fighting. Many proceeded to [[https://mobile.twitter.com/touyarokii/status/1597652290206593025 redraw her with art of Goku]], and sub her into the character's [[Memes/DragonBall many pre-existing memes]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 572 | *** Carmine is Vegeta.[[labelnote:Explanation]]''The Teal Mask'' introduces Carmine, who like Nemona is passionate about Pokémon battles, but is also significantly more hostile and arrogant about it. This lead to many people comparing her to Goku's rival Vegeta. Made funnier if you're playing ''Scarlet'', where Nemona wears orange and Carmine wears blue, just like Goku and Vegeta respectively.[[/labelnote]] |
| 573 | ** [[Manga/HunterXHunter Hisoka Nemorrow]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans who like to play up Nemona's {{stalker|without a crush}} tendencies tend to view her as the ''Pokémon'' equivalent of [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/483/319/380 Hisoka Morow]], citing her tendency to follow the protagonist everywhere they go, her overall helpfulness masking her obsessiveness, and from a less savory standpoint, [[MemeticMolester constantly trying to force little kids to battle her]]. This interpretation became so embraced, that her nickname tag on Platform/{{Pixiv}} became Hisoka [[{{Portmantitle}} Nemorrow]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 574 | ** ''[[WesternAnimation/FindingNemo Finding Nemona]]''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Nemona's name in Japanese (Nemo) inevitably spawned ''Finding Nemo'' memes, including [[https://www.instagram.com/p/ClgIcmmPHK0/?hl=en fanart of her as a mermaid]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 575 | ** Nemona has a prosthetic arm.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Nemona wears a glove around her right arm that resembles a brace. Some have suggested that she has some sort of injury or disability in that arm, or is even missing an arm and wearing an [[ArtificialLimbs artificial one]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 576 | ** "Oh man. Pokémon battling, am I right?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A line by Nemona often used as a reaction image when something frustrating or unexpected occurs.[[/labelnote]] |
| 577 | ** "Nemona is the most relatable Pokémon character. She beat the game, and found it [[ItsEasySoItSucks so easy]] she restarted it just so she could have a real FinalBoss fight with you."[[labelnote:Explanation]]A copypasta used by those who empathize with Nemona's ChallengeSeeker behavior (she was already a Champion before your character showed up and started raising a new team just to compete on equal ground with you) and compare it to players who use {{self imposed challenge}}s because they feel Pokémon games are too easy otherwise.[[/labelnote]] |
| 578 | ** Nemona vocal-stimming.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Even after she is freed from Pecharunt's control, Nemona still finds it fun to say "Mochi-mochi match!" for no particular reason. As Nemona is frequently headcanoned by fans to be on the autism spectrum due to her mannerisms and hyperfixation on battling, many have suggested her to be "stimming", a repetitive action that many with autism like doing as a means of stress or boredom relief.[[/labelnote]] |
| 579 | * Dudunsparce memes: |
| 580 | ** Long Dunsparce/"You can't improve on perfection"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Pretty much the second Dudunsparce was leaked, fans started joking about how it just looks like a longer version of its preevolution.[[/labelnote]] |
| 581 | ** Dudududududunsparce.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A SerialEscalation meme joking about further evolutions getting even longer, and reaching its logical conclusion in the ultimate form Du(times infinity)sparce.[[/labelnote]] |
| 582 | ** "It's time to DU-DU-DU-DU-DUNSPARCE!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody of "It's time to Du-du-du-duel!" from the ''Yu-Gi-Oh'' opening theme and protagonist Yugi Muto's catchphrase.[[/labelnote]] |
| 583 | ** Darce/Dunce[[labelnote:Explanation]]The exact opposite, a Dunsparce with no segments that is just its tail attached to its head.[[/labelnote]] |
| 584 | ** [[ARareSentence Dunsparce has been banned]] (from Little Cup)[[labelnote:Explanation]]When Dunsparce got its new evolution, it was made legal in the Little Cup format due to now being a pre-evo. It didn't take long for it to dominate with its amazing statline (compared to other LC Pokémon), movepool and ability in Serene Grace, and it was quickbanned after everyone agreed it was far too much for the tier to handle, which had responses ranging from laughing at the absurdity that what was a JokeCharacter for every Gen since it's release has not only been banned from something, but quickbanned, to being sad/angry that [[ShootTheShaggyDog it's been banned from the one place it could actually shine as a legitimate Pokémon]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 585 | * ''Pokémon Franchise/{{Persona}}''[[labelnote:Explanation]]A number of factors led to the games getting compared to ''Persona'' (specifically [[VideoGame/Persona5 the then-most recent game]]), such as Team Star's designs and RagtagBunchOfMisfits status getting them compared to the Phantom Thieves, the fact the player can befriend teachers similar to ''Persona's'' iconic Confidants/Social Links, the Sprigatito line getting compared to Morgana, and Penny being very similar to Futaba (with both of them being socially awkward {{playful hacker}}s who [[spoiler:help the main character under an alias]]). The fact that the last quarter of the game [[MoodWhiplash steers into themes which wouldn't be completely out of place]] in the ''Persona'' universe only makes this more apparent.[[/labelnote]] |
| 586 | * That's just what living in Spain is like.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Another common quip when showcasing a glitch.[[/labelnote]] |
| 587 | ** I live in Spain without the A[[labelnote:Explanation]]Based on [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-live-in-spain-but-the-x-is-silent a preexisting meme]] and used for glitches where something spins around.[[/labelnote]] |
| 588 | * Praise Blossom![[labelnote:Explanation]]In Levincia, there is an NPC named Blossom who asks for a Pincurchin in exchange for a Haunter. And unlike a certain ''bitch'' named Mindy in Sinnoh, she ''doesn't'' give her Haunter an Everstone, allowing you to get a Gengar from the trade. This led to people memetically praising Blossom as one of the greatest [=NPCs=] to ever walk the Pokémon world.[[/labelnote]] |
| 589 | * [=NPCs=] casually walking through your battles[[labelnote:Explanation]]While you are engaged in a battle, whether it be against a wild Pokémon or trainer, activity in the overworld doesn't get paused. Rather, the ability of anything in it to interact with the participants is removed for the duration. This can result in [=NPCs=] just walking through your Pokémon battle ignoring the obvious danger, often clipping through trainer and Pokémon as they walk. This is basically guaranteed to happen during a late-game battle against Director Clavell, as it takes place right in front of the main entrance of the school which has a constant stream of [=NPCs=] pouring in and out of it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 590 | * Damn, Kingambit got some ''cake!''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Kingambit's SecretArt, Kowtow Cleave, has it bow down and slash the enemy with its long headpiece. It also raises its long hair/seat, showing its backside which reveals... quite the posterior. Fans immediately had a field day with this, expressing amusement and confusion as to why it has such a detail.[[/labelnote]] |
| 591 | ** "The Bisharp that obey Kingambit are just simps." |
| 592 | * Geeta is worst champion.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Many players found Geeta underwhelming because of her team, which was not optimized to its full potential, with Glimmora, a hazard-setter, being sent ''last'', and Kingambit, which gets stronger the more allies faint, being sent ''in the first half''. While a rather underwhelming fight, the fandom has fully Flanderized Geeta into either incompetent, a BadBoss, or both. Died down somewhat after her DLC rematch fixed both of these issues.[[/labelnote]] |
| 593 | ** Geeta is worse than a sandwich kid and his sick dog.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Arven and his Mabosstiff, an elderly dog who just a while earlier was on the verge of death, putting up more of a fight than the supposed Champion just made fans joke at how incompetent she is for her rank.[[/labelnote]] |
| 594 | ** "I am utterly incapable."[[labelnote:Explanation]]Just before her BossFight, Geeta warns the player that "[she] is utterly incapable of holding back when it comes to pokemon battles." Due to her rather unimpressive team, people have modified screenshots to just the first four words to have Geeta "admit" to being incompetent.[[/labelnote]] |
| 595 | * Jokes about how Paldea has mastered a technology that most people in [=RPGs=], especially other ''Pokémon'' games, have not... a ''doorlock''.[[labelnote:Explanation]]To save on space, players can't barge into random peoples' houses unlike most [=RPGs=] where you ''can''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 596 | ** [[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon "The doors aren't even painted on!"]] |
| 597 | * Treasures of Ruin memes: |
| 598 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPJ-Tk0f3bc The Legendary Mehndi Quartet's battle theme]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Treasures of Ruin's battle theme has been noted to be a SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the Punjabi pop song "Tunak Tunak Tun", a well-established meme for years. The mashups were inevitable, with the most viewed one being accompanied by a music video depicting the four clones of singer Daler Mehndi as the Treasures of Ruin, who proceed to wreak havoc all over Paldea and cause the game's infamous glitches and bugs.[[/labelnote]] |
| 599 | ** In general, there's quite a few jokes about the Treasures of Ruin being the ones responsible for the game's buggy state, stemming from the InUniverse explanation that they had destroyed Paldea millennia ago. |
| 600 | ** Live Wo-Chien Reaction[[labelnote:Explanation]]A variant on [[Memes/TheRiseOfSkywalker "Live Slug Reaction"]], with Klaud edited to look like Wo-Chien, whose default expression resembles one of disappointment or general disgust. It's not unusual to see the image posted [[https://twitter.com/TheMantyke/status/1615690010753392640 whenever Wo-Chien is mentioned.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 601 | ** [[https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/wo-chien-pao.3712284/ Wo-Chien-Pao]][[labelnote:Explanation]] A BreadEggsBreadedEggs FusionDance between Wo-Chien and Chien-Pao due to the fact that their names share a syllable, as Chinese syllables change their meaning completely depending on the inflection; Wo-Chien's name comes from ''簡 / 简 jiǎn'' (bamboo slips), while Chien-Pao's name comes from ''劍 / 剑 jiàn'' (sword), which is LostInTranslation in English or in any other language (with the Japanese, French and German names rendering it as ''jian'' instead). Wo-Chien-Pao tends to either be depicted as a MemeticBadass that combines the strengths of both Pokémon to make it insanely broken, or as a Grass/Ice MemeticLoser that folds to any sort of Fire-type attack.[[/labelnote]] |
| 602 | ** Sacred Fire Chien-Pao and Water Gun Gyarados [[labelnote:Explanation]]During [[https://youtu.be/Gftcr13P9EA?t=2782 Day 1 of the 2024 VGC Portland Regionals]], competitor Abdullah Mohayyuddin's team sheets displayed his Chien Pao having Sacred Fire (a move it cannot learn) and his Gyarados having Water Gun (a weak, practically useless move). People were memeing on this set, boasting his genius teambuilding and why those moves are actually good choices when in reality they were errors and meant to be Sacred Sword and Waterfall respectively.[[/labelnote]] |
| 603 | * The art boyfriends.[[labelnote:Explanation]]In one of Hassel's art classes, Brassius is invited over where the two are revealed to be close friends. However, the way Brassius and Hassel affectionately address each other as "Brassie" and "Hass", as well as the fact that Hassel has a Flapple on his team, its pre-evolution Applin being a symbol of love in Galar (in addition to being part-Grass type, which is Brassius' type), has had the fandom [[HoYay shipping the two big time]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 604 | * Persistent Veluza[[labelnote:Explanation]]Similar to Sharpedo in previous games, Veluza are extremely persistent and aggressive in chasing down the player when they're in the ocean, making them a very common source of annoyance.[[/labelnote]] |
| 605 | ** Ethical sushi.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The portrayal of all Pokémon as at least semi-sapient has raised lots of CarnivoreConfusion about where the meat shown as food comes from. Veluza having the ability to ''fillet away its own flesh'' and regrow it quickly in order to ShedArmorGainSpeed is one surprising and rather... disturbing solution to the question.[[/labelnote]] |
| 606 | * Music/EdSheeran being TheDreaded[[labelnote:Explanation]]The AwardBaitSong song he did for the game's end credits tends to get muted by let's players (often frantically if they're livestreaming the game and forget about it until it pops up) to avoid a potential copyright strike. This, combined with growing backlash against Sheeran's omnipresence in popular music since the 2010s, led to several jokes along these lines. It also led to someone creating a mod for the sole purpose of removing his song from the game.[[/labelnote]] |
| 607 | %%Slowbro and Slowking have been used to an absurd degree in Tera Raid battles against Cinderace, to [[ThisLooksLikeAJobForAquaman the point where raids will often be composed solely of one or both species]]%% |
| 608 | * Terastal Phenomenon memes: |
| 609 | ** Ice-Types got buffed by removing their Ice-Typing[[labelnote:Explanation]]Ice-Types are considered the weakest Pokémon in general due to their poor defensive matchups outweighing their strong offensive matchups. Jokes have spawned about how Terastallization can buff Ice-Types, by exchanging their original typing for a more useful one.[[/labelnote]] |
| 610 | ** [X] is my favorite [Y] type.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Many Pokémon in the metagame will commonly use very specific types for Terastallization, to either try and flip a relevant matchup on its head, or simply to change a bad typing to a reasonable one, leading many to joke about those Pokémon being those typings, with how often they're seen as them. This is especially true with Pokémon who essentially NEED to be a more useful type to make an impact (such as the infamous MightyGlacier with a terrible defensive typing Avalugg, who commonly Teras into a significantly harder to deal with Steel type).[[/labelnote]] |
| 611 | * Shiinotic is my favorite Mythical Pokémon.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Datamines revealed that Shiinotic is listed in the code as mythical, an error likely caused by how similar its Japanese name is to Marshadow's, the latter not being listed as mythical.[[/labelnote]] |
| 612 | * Sus Tatsugiri[[labelnote:Explanation]]The official art depicts Curly Form Tatsugiri as happy-looking, Droopy Form Tatsugiri as having a suspicious expression and Stretchy Form Tatsugiri with a look of dismay. It quickly became an object-labeling format depicting something decreasing in quality.[[/labelnote]] |
| 613 | ** Tatsugiri vs. Wo-Chien[[labelnote:Explanation]]Stretchy Form Tatsugiri's art is often posted next to Wo-Chien's, making it seem like the [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fmwgubbwqai44eb.jpeg two]] are [[DeathGlare glaring at each other in contempt]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 614 | * Bread in the engine.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fidough, a bread loaf dog, is in the same egg group as Revavroom, a sentient car engine, due to being classed as "Mineral". Jokes calling bread a mineral and the more obvious HotSkittyOnWailordAction jokes became inevitable.[[/labelnote]] |
| 615 | * Dancing Greavard[[labelnote:Explanation]]During Ryme's gym battle, a Greavard nicknamed "DJ G-rave" dances on her sound system. Cue people editing to have Greavard dance to different music, such as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q41kNklEGuc Bonetrousle]] from ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'', or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC-CO3obxRA "Heads Will Roll"]], AKA [[Music/YeahYeahYeahs Dance 'til you're dead]]. [[/labelnote]] |
| 616 | * Azumarill Death Pose[[labelnote:Explanation]]Azumarill got a new sleeping animation in ''Scarlet and Violet'' that's been compared to the ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'' Death Pose.[[/labelnote]] |
| 617 | * Pokémon Sentai Donbrothers[[labelnote:Explanation]]When ''The Teal Mask'' was revealed featuring Literature/{{Momotaro}}-themed Pokémon, certain fans were quick to compare it to Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers. It adds that the show just finished airing a day before, so it creates a hilarious continuation, and that the trailer featured Sentai-looking masks that depict said mons.[[/labelnote]] |
| 618 | * [[TopHeavyGuy Okidogi]] has been compared and even modified to the appearance of [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/swole-doge Swole Doge]]. |
| 619 | * Landorus-Tusk[[labelnote:Explanation]]Great Tusk's presence in the Generation 9 metagame as a bulky ground-type attacker that is used on nearly every team has lead to many comparisons to Landorus-Therian, the competitive posterchild of a flexible Pokémon that is good on every team, culminating in someone making a [[https://i.redd.it/8b0a5qvtvyla1.jpg Fusion]] of the two, which spread quickly through the competitive scene.[[/labelnote]] |
| 620 | * It's just a normal Flamingo![[labelnote:Explanation]]A lot of Pokémon fans have pointed out how Flamigo's design is basically just a real life Flamingo, which it tends to be used as a defining example for lazy character design. Though there are some people who think that having a normal Flamingo look is what helps it stand out amongst other Pokémon. [[/labelnote]] |
| 621 | * It's a giraffe![[labelnote:Explanation]]Raging Bolt, the past paradox version of Raikou, promptly ignited arguments among the fans from the moment it was shown in the 8/8 trailer. While many viewers recognized the pun-based design of making Raging Bolt a brontosaurus (a name that translates into "thunder lizard"), most fans can't shake off the feeling that it looks like a goofy giraffe, resulting in a love-it-or-hate-it reaction in the fandom.[[/labelnote]] |
| 622 | * Matcha Tea Caddy Kills Twenty Kids[[labelnote:Explanation]]The Pokémon Poltchageist can absorb peoples' life force via their making contact with its matcha powder, which is demonstrated in its introductory trailer by a large gathering of people dozing off due to eating matcha-laced food. Many interpreted the scene as the Poltchageist murdering them all due to the franchise having a history of NeverSayDie and trailers introducing Ghost-types in TheNewTwenties usually ending with people facing UncertainDoom, worsened by the fact that most of the people in the group that passed out are children.[[/labelnote]] |
| 623 | * Ogerpon loves ''Anime/{{Ponyo}}''.[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]''The Teal Mask'' introduces Ogerpon, who despite being a villain in the local folklore, is actually a sweet and kind Pokémon whose dialogue is rendered as "Pon-yo!", leading to jokes that she loves watching the anime of the same name or outright nicknaming her after the titular fish.[[/labelnote]] |
| 624 | ** [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2735971-ogerpon See you in hell, you stupid fruit.]][[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]A meme that originally arose from a stock image of a woman juicing a fruit in a blender with her seemingly ''enjoying'' it a little too much and too aggressively. It became popular in the fandom due to how appropriate it seemed for Ogerpon and Pecharunt, the latter being a malevolent Pecha Berry responsible for the former's tragic backstory.[[/labelnote]] |
| 625 | * Gender-neutral restrooms[[labelnote:Explanation]]In ''The Teal Mask'' DLC, players have taken notice of the restrooms in the Mossui Community Center, which use the sharp and heart-shaped Pikachu tails for the male and female restrooms respectively, and a third one depicted with Pikachu's head which is explicitly described as "this restroom can be used by anyone!"[[/labelnote]] |
| 626 | * Kieran memes: |
| 627 | ** We started his Villain arc!?[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Over the course of ''The Teal Mask'', Kieran, who starts off (seemingly) shy but kind, goes through major amounts of SanitySlippage thanks to a combination of his sister's treatment of him, losing ''five'' battles to the player over the course of the story, and most importantly, not being able to be Ogerpon's Trainer. The last cutscene of ''The Teal Mask'' heavily implies he snapped. By ''The Indigo Disk'', Kieran (now the Champion of Blueberry Academy) has become TheResenter, having built up an unhealthy obsession with surpassing the player as revenge for all of the losses he's suffered against them. Fans have (tearfully) pointed out how a lot of the blame for this is on themselves.[[/labelnote]] |
| 628 | ** Onion[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Kieran's new tied-up hairdo in ''The Indigo Disk'' looks like an onion to many fans, leading to more mockery and jokes against the kid.[[/labelnote]] |
| 629 | ** Anime/KikisDeliveryService[[labelnote:Explanation]]Carmine's nickname for her brother is Kiki. Fans have punnily drawn the connection between Kieran and ''Anime/KikisDeliveryService'', with some going so far as to make [[https://twitter.com/SubmasHell/status/1756121604831293871 art]] of it.[[/labelnote]] |
| 630 | ** "[[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3 Why, Ogerpon...?! Why would you do this to me?! You said you'd be by my side!]]"[[labelnote:Explanation ('''''THE TEAL MASK'', ''THE INDIGO DISK'', AND ''XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3'' SPOILERS''')]]Kieran's fanatical obsession with Ogerpon to the point of feeling [[EntitledToHaveYou Entitled to Have Her]], as well as bearing a grudge on the protagonist during ''The Indigo Disk'' for taking who he feels is ''his'' Pokémon, has drawn plenty of parallels to [[Characters/XenobladeChronicles3ConsulN Consul N]] from ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'', specifically his EmasculatedCuckold moment from the start of Chapter 6 where he loses Mio to Noah.[[/labelnote]] |
| 631 | ** Does that make Ogerpon the child we got in the divorce?[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Kieran's ShipTease with the player and his envy of the player for getting Ogerpon has made many fans joke that this is a lovers' quarrel with Ogerpon being the child caught in the middle.[[/labelnote]] |
| 632 | * "Mmmkay"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Munkidori's PokemonSpeak is rendered as this, leading to comparisons to [[WesternAnimation/SouthPark Mr. Mackey]]'s VerbalTic.[[/labelnote]] |
| 633 | * The Lousy Three[[labelnote:Explanation ('''SPOILERS''')]]Carmine starts referring to the Loyal Three as the "Lousy Three" after she hears the truth about [[HeroWithBadPublicity Ogerpon]]. This nickname quickly caught on with fans due to how popular Ogerpon ended up being.[[/labelnote]] |
| 634 | * It's Garchover[[labelnote:Explanation]]Garchomp had been a widely popular and consistently high-tier Pokémon in the competitive scene since its inception in Gen 4, but it had been noticably struggling in Gen 9 due to PowerCreep. Despite this, Garchomp would still cling to its spot in [[Website/{{Smogon}} Smogon's OU tier]] with many proclaiming "it's not Garchover", until Smogon's October 2023 tiering shift in which it finally fell into UU tier.[[/labelnote]] |
| 635 | * Official ''Pokémon'' yuri.[[labelnote:Explanation]]To celebrate ''Scarlet/Violet''[='s=] one year anniversary, a 3D animated music video to Music/{{YOASOBI}}'s "Biri-Biri" was released. The video showcases Juliana and Nemona doing various things together. At one point, we’re shown a downtrodden Juliana and a fretting Nemona who, upon meeting each other, brighten up with a Gengar taking their hands and having them holding them before jumping to a fireworks display where Nemona looks like she wants to say something but stops. Fans ''clearly'' saw the possible romantic undertones in this and went nuts.[[/labelnote]] |
| 636 | * "You can come have a look at my room later too, if you want."[[labelnote:Explanation]]Carmine's comment when she and the player character go to the player character's room in ''The Indigo Disk'' quickly sparked memes saying that the comment sounded a little suggestive in an adult way.[[/labelnote]] |
| 637 | * The Pyroar King[[labelnote:Explanation]]''The Indigo Disk'' has an easter egg where in the Savannah Biome of the Terarium one can find a suspiciously Pride Rock-like ledge with a Pyroar standing on top in an obvious reference to ''[[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994 The Lion King]]''. Many players have jokingly added a Litleo to the scene to complete the image of Simba and Mufasa, or tried to push off the Pyroar/faint it in battle as a BlackComedy reference to Mufasa's death.[[/labelnote]] |
| 638 | * "I don't know if the [Pokémon] is [common set] or [other common set] until I watch inside the box" [[TakeAThirdOption (something else entirely)]] "Shut up"[[labelnote:Explanation]][[https://twitter.com/_vividley/status/1741320800177684926 This meme]] branching off the Schrodinger's Cat meme took off to widespread popularity in the competitive battling scene, being repurposed and redrawn for all kinds of Pokémon that [[ConfusionFu force opponents to make wild guesses as to what sort of moveset it's using]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 639 | * Dark Arven[[labelnote:Explanation]]A player on Twitter [[https://ifunny.co/picture/4GH7CVBNA encountered a visual glitch]] where Arven's model failed to color correctly, making his hair and clothes entirely black. Fans were quick to jump on the glitch, saying that it was Arven's "emo phase" or suggesting that "Evil Arven" has the complete opposite personality as regular Arven.[[/labelnote]] |
| 640 | * The creepy ambiance, horror-like tone of the setting and the constant dancing of the zombie-like BrainwashedAndCrazy victims of Pecharunt in ''Mochi Mayhem'' reminded many players of Michael Jackson's ''Music/{{Thriller}}'' music video. |
| 641 | * It's common to give the Legendaries from this Gen that people love (ExactWords is in play here; the Loyal Three and Pecharunt are [[HateSink widely reviled]] because of what they did to Ogerpon) a TrademarkFavoriteFood: |
| 642 | ** Koraidon and Miraidon love sandwiches as much as [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Heavy]] does. |
| 643 | ** Ogerpon likes burgers. For BlackComedy, the burger is usually made out of the Loyal Three. |
| 644 | ** Terapagos seems to be associated with pizza, given its disk shape which makes it look like an abstract pizza. |
| 645 | |
| 646 | !!''Pokemon Legends Z-A'' |
| 647 | * The surprise reveal memes: |
| 648 | ** [[Wrestling/JimRoss BY GOD, IT'S KALOS WITH A STEEL CHAIR!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]''Legends Z-A'' was announced during the Pokémon Presents in February 2024, when largely everybody was expecting the next game to be set in Unova or Johto, and were caught completely off-guard when it turned out to be in Kalos instead.[[/labelnote]] |
| 649 | ** They skipped Gen V![[labelnote:Explanation]]Given that the previous remake game was set in Generation IV, this game being set in Generation VI's location instead drew the joke that Game Freak were just skipping the return to Unova altogether.[[/labelnote]] |
| 650 | ** It's been 11 years...[[labelnote:Explanation]]A repeat of the "It's been 3000 years" meme from the Generation VI folder, with 11 slapped over the larger number, because fans saw this game as the fabled ''Pokémon Z'' third version that Gen VI never received eleven years after that generation came out.[[/labelnote]] |
| 651 | * Logo memes: |
| 652 | ** ''Pokémon Legends Pizza''[[labelnote:Explanation]]The rather peculiar Z-A part of the title has left fans wondering what it means, with one common suggestion (ironically or unironically) being that the game is about piz''za'', supported by one of the final shots of the trailer being an overhead shot of Lumiose City which resembles a pizza.[[/labelnote]] |
| 653 | ** ''[[TheStoner Pokemon Zaza]]''[[labelnote:Explanation]]Some fans decide to repeat the Z-A in the game's logo to make zaza (a slang for cannabis), leading to several fanarts of human characters and Pokémon smoking joints. It doesn't help that the two mainline games immediately preceding Z-A each has a starter also associated with drugs: ''Legends Arceus'' has Stoner Typhlosion and ''Scarlet/Violet'' has Weed Cat Sprigatito[[/labelnote]] |
| 654 | * The Kalos Revolution[[labelnote:Explanation]]Given how the previous ''Legends'' game involved exploring the past of a region, a number of people have guessed the same will be applied to Kalos. Since Kalos is based off of France, it didn't take long for jokes to pop up about how the game will put the player through a ''Pokémon'' version of UsefulNotes/TheFrenchRevolution.[[/labelnote]] |
| 655 | * ''Pokémon'' fans celebrate having to wait[[labelnote:Explanation]]Since a lot of the issues with recent ''Pokémon'' games have been attributed to them being ChristmasRushed, the reveal that ''Legends: Z-A'' would be released in 2025 rather than 2024 (the year it was announced) led to fans rejoicing over the fact that the game would have a longer amount of development time, as well as the idea that the next generation of ''Pokémon'' games will have a longer development time as a result. It also omits the fact that ''Legends: Arceus'' also involved a year where a Creator/GameFreak-developed Pokémon game wasn't released.[[/labelnote]] |
| 656 | * Mega Evolution memes: |
| 657 | ** Mega Charizard Z[[labelnote:Explanation]]As soon as ''Legends: Z-A'' was revealed, with Mega Evolution making a return alongside Kalos, fans immediately joked that Charizard, the BreakoutCharacter and BaseBreakingCharacter that it is with two Megas and a Gigantamax form, would be almost guaranteed to get a new Mega form called Mega Charizard Z.[[/labelnote]] |
| 658 | ** Mega Mewtwo Z[[labelnote:Explanation]]Mewtwo is the only other Pokémon with two version-exclusive Megas, so it also gets memed for the same reason as Charizard[[/labelnote]] |
| 659 | ** Mega Incineroar[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans expect ''Z-A'' to also feature cross-generational starter choices since ''Legends: Arceus'' previously featured them. The announcement of Mega Evolution returning also had fans expecting the starters to get new Mega forms, leading to the joke that they'd somehow give Incineroar, [[HighTierScrappy one of the most hated and powerful Mons of VGC]], a Mega Evolution, ratcheting up its threat level even further if it ever came back to a non-''Legends'' main game.[[/labelnote]] |
| 660 | * Isekai memes: |
| 661 | ** "Who gets isekai'ed this time?"[[labelnote:Explanation]]Because of how the last ''Legends'' game had Arceus sending the protagonist back to the past and supposedly leaving them, many joked that he'll probably do the same thing here too, painting him as a MemeticPsychopath or JerkassGod who sends random people in the ''Pokémon'' universe to random periods of time [[ItAmusedMe for the heck of it]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 662 | ** [[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS1E18TexasWalkingSmall "You used me... FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT!"]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Because of how the last ''Legends'' game had Arceus sending the protagonist back to the past, many joke that Arceus will send the protagonist back in time to develop Lumiose City.[[/labelnote]] |
| 663 | ** Emmet in France[[labelnote:Explanation]]Related to the above, the game's reveal immediately had people speculating that [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite Emmet]] will have ended up in the game's time period, matching how his twin brother Ingo is TrappedInThePast as of ''Legends: Arceus''.[[/labelnote]] |
| 664 | [[/folder]] |
| 665 | |
| 666 | [[folder:Spin-Off Games]] |
| 667 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonStadium'' |
| 668 | * Golem's Mud-Slap animation.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The animation of [[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/c1d9k3/another_example_of_a_well_animated_attack_from/ Golem using Mud-Slap]] in ''Stadium 2'' consists of it rolling on its back and appearing to spray mud from between its legs, infamously looking like it's [[DungFu crapping on its opponent]]. The sheer absurdity of this caused it to become a meme, and it sometimes gets brought up as a comeback to people nostalgic for the old Stadium animations. A few Pokémon in other games have similarly unfortunate attacks that have become memes, such as Umbreon in ''Crystal'' or Floatzel and Incineroar in the modern games, but Golem's is the most well-known.[[/labelnote]] |
| 669 | * Honchkrow's fainting animation.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Lots of Pokémon in the ''Stadium'' games have funny or [[LargeHam hammy]] fainting animations, but Honchkrow's in ''Battle Revolution'' is notable: it falls over and [[GracefulLoser tips its hat to the opponent before fainting.]] This has seen a slight surge in popularity due to how "classy" it is, as well as inviting "m'lady" jokes (since fedora-tipping is commonly associated with neckbeards) and Rattlesnake Jake references.[[/labelnote]] |
| 670 | |
| 671 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon'' |
| 672 | * Don't say "Stun Seed" backwards [[labelnote:Explanation]]"Stun Seed" backwards is "Dees Nuts" which sounds like "Deez Nuts", making it a popular [[WhatsAHenway pun trap]].[[/labelnote]] |
| 673 | * "This was all a trick. I deceived you." [[labelnote:Explanation]][[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1276414-pokemon An image]] of Drowzee from the ''Explorers'' games, captioned with this line. In-game, it's used in the context of Drowzee having kidnapped Azurill; however, it became a meme due to Drowzee's leering expression and MemeticMolester personality, and often gets used in images or memes about tricking someone.[[/labelnote]] |
| 674 | * Bidoof caused everything [[labelnote:Explanation]]The ending of the first Special Episode in ''Explorers of Sky'', Bidoof's Wish, has Bidoof wish for a friend he could share his knowledge with at the guild, and Jirachi obliges. The ending of the episode strongly implies that you and your partner are the friends he wished for... which has caused fans to joke that Bidoof was [[UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom unknowingly responsible]] for damaging the flow of time and setting the game's events in motion.[[/labelnote]] |
| 675 | |
| 676 | !!''VideoGame/PokemonRanger'' |
| 677 | * Metagross being associated with [[WebAnimation/TheLazerCollection SHOOP DA WHOOP]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Metagross's constant BeamSpam during its fights has led to many references to this well-known firing of a laser.[[/labelnote]] |
| 678 | * "Touch the Bidoof." [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line from the tutorial of ''Shadows of Almia'' which [[AccidentalInnuendo sounds very off when taken out of context.]][[/labelnote]] |
| 679 | [[/folder]] |
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