History FanNickname / Pokemon

** The spanish-speaking fandom seems to affectionately refer to Ash as 'Mostaza'. ([[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext It means mustard.]])

** Tobias is unanimously known as [[{{Troll}} Trollbias]], due to him [[DiabolusExNihilo coming out of nowhere]] and [[CurbStompBattle beating Ash]] with his [[InfinityPlusOneSword legendaries]] [[StatusQuoIsGod at the end of the Sinnoh arc]].

** Clone Balls - Given to Mewtwo's Poke Balls in ''[[Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

* Gary Motherfucking Oak - Often used to express frustration originating from dealing with his ''game'' counterpart, Blue. (For example, facing Blue as the FinalBoss after defeating the EliteFour and using up all your healing potions with no Pokemon center in sight.)
* Fakémon: Applies to any [[OriginalCharacter fan-made Pokémon species]].

* Thanks to [[LetsPlay/TwitchPlaysPokemonRed TPPR]], Pidgeot has come to be known as Bird Jesus across the entire fandom.

** Also 'Derpfish'.

* Rape Machine: MegaMetagross has gained this one in short order after the trailer came out for two reasons. First is its proposed stat spread and new ability, Touph Claws, being incredibly broken. With a speed boost to overcome its old problems with speed with offences boosted and then further boosts to contact moves such as Meteor Smash and Zen Headbutt it will be hard to stop. The second is its design that makes it look like its arms have been positioned to hold limbs while its new Metang point does its job.

** The spanish-speaking fandom seems to affectionately refer to Ash as 'Mostaza'. ([[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext It means mustard.]]) And no, ThisTroper [[SincerityMode doesn't know the reason for it.]]

* Shiny - Unofficial term for generally any alternate-colored Pokémon, given that, whenever one appears, it briefly sparkles.
** It became an official term beginning with the official strategy guide for ''Platinum'', and proceeded to be plastered all over ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''.

** The spanish-speaking fandom seems to affectionately refer to Ash as 'Mostaza'. [[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext It means mustard.]] And no, ThisTroper [[SincerityMode doesn't know the reason for it.]]

** Gary Motherfucking Oak - Often used to express frustration originating from dealing with his ''game'' counterpart, Blue. (For example, facing Blue as the FinalBoss after defeating the EliteFour and using up all your healing potions with no Pokemon center in sight.)

* Galaran Ponyta, a unicorn-like Psychic-type Pokemon is known as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Twilight Sparkle]] or [[Literature/TheLastUnicorn Almathea]].

** Reimu - This was what Cilan was referred to prior to his name being confirmed as "Dent". It comes from a prerelease rumor that 'Reimu' was a male coordinator with a Munna.

** Leauge Kicker- Any trainer who eliminates Ash from a Leauge.

* Genwunners: Those who are fanatical about Gen I Pokémon. (read as 'Gen One-ers') They often cite the increased linearity the games have been introducing in later gens saying the freedom of an adventure has been unnecessarily limited. Others believe designs and "objectmons" have gone downhill irreparably. Others simply accuse later generations of "having no soul". Some are simply encased in nostalgia, which often angers other fans, sometimes irrationally. Some blame the 5th Generation for introducing the trends of sidelining the protagonist's adventure in favor of other characters' struggles, which for many came to a head in Ultra Sun/Moon. Those Genwunners who are more critical of later generations, particularly in the edgier realms of 4Chan, have occasionally used the following terms for the various factions deemed too critical of the original games and anime (note that some of these epithets have been reclaimed in a sense as a term of ironic self-endearment):
** "Johtoddlers" for 2nd Generation adherents. Their opinion on Heart Gold and Soul Silver as an improvement on GSC is split. Some assert HGSS is an unnecessary, overcomplicated remake on a slow engine that didn't do enough to fix Johto's original flaws. Others think that HGSS beats out Crystal simply due to how much content the two versions possess. Often, Johtoddlers will point to how Game Freak went all in on the franchise's assumed conclusion to stretch the game's limits. The Spaceworld Demo's release in early-mid 2018 did nothing to weaken such a position, and instead sparked a bunch of unrelated arguments.
** "Hoennbabbies" or "Hoennbabies" for those who fervently believe 3rd Generation to be the franchise's peak. They generally discount the argument that Ruby and Sapphire seemingly killed off "Pokémania" and will often assert that the dividing line between overly nostalgic casual players and dedicated fans can be drawn at a person's opinion of the 3rd Generation. The myriad improvements and expansions over RBY that Fire Red and Leaf Green offer in addition to Emerald's Battle Frontier are some of Hoennbabies' most used talking points. Compared to Johtoddlers, Hoennbabies find Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to be much more controversial as remakes than HGSS. While this opinion is expressed rarely, it would not be surprising to find many Hoennbabies taking pride in the glut of ROMHacks G3 has compared to other sets of games.
** "Sinnohfetuses" refers especially to those born between 1997 and 2002 who identify most strongly with the 4th Generation. Their arguments for "4th is Best Gen" rely primarily on the sheer amount of content and effort the wider fandom sees in Platinum and HGSS. They also tend to ignore the issues with DP's engine and often parlay them into a wider contention about how Gen IV offers a constant crescendo of improvements the closer to BW's release one gets. Expect comparisons between Battle Revolution and the 3D of 6th Generation onwards.
** "Unovabortions" may possibly be both the most hated group of later generation enthusiasts and the ones whose opinions are begrudgingly accepted as somewhat factual--at least in part. Black and White themselves are mostly used as a way to show that the franchise needed a fresh start free from the burdens of RBY. B2W2 offers Pokéstar Studios, the PWT, and other post-game side content missing from BW as its main proof of superiority. Expect these games to be called "Masuda's Passion Project" sunk by rabid Genwunners. Expect other Gen enthusiasts to offer up agreement over the PWT's merits, but still compare it disfavorably to the Frontier. Expect Unovabortions to find N a complicated well-written character. Expect them to downplay the powercreep of this Gen that many say is rivaled only by Sun and Moon.
** "Kalosperms" is a derisive diminutive for those adults who find the 6th Generation best. They often find Kalos at its core, to be the region with the best worldbuilding and the most-thought out representation of a bustling society. Lumiose City and other scenic landmarks are brought up. Little overworld details that match up with the town map's inaccessible areas are lauded. Nuzlocke players may resent the EXP Share, but the Kalosperms amongst them heavily value the region's sheer biodiversity and its high levels present in the Pokémon league. Competitive-oriented Kalosperms will also cite Fairy-typing breaking the hold Dragons had on the BW metagame as a healthy development, along with the immediate banishment of most of XY's new powerhouses. Megas giving old monsters new viability is also applauded somewhat.
** "Alolasomes" are ridiculed for pretty much everything but their enjoyment of Totem challenges. Many on 4chan doubt unironic Alolasomes actually exist. Those that do, the skeptics argue, should be placed on federal watchlist--they're only in it to be pervy towards underaged female characters in the game. Cursing Japanese people for blowing half the national GDP on Lillie merchandise is a common thing from anti-Alolasomes. This troper is honestly not intimate with the arguments in Alola's favor--he would be grouped in as a hybrid-Sinnohfetus-Unovabortion who only progressed to Marowak's trial before his save was corrupted. It is widely held even amongst more old-guard fans that Totem challenges were not a bad thing, and that SOME of Generation 7's characters were kind of cool, Guzma, Lusamine, Kukui, and Nanu amongst them. Most other pro-Alola arguments this troper is familiar with are honestly not suitable for this website. Note that Alolasomes will ally with, most commonly, Genwunners, Hoennbabies, and Sinnohfetuses in trashing XY's anime seasons, particularly the conclusion. Many of them enjoy the SM anime seasons as a fun, slice of life romp that doesn't take itself too seriously and deviates from Pokémon's more traditional structure.

* Volkner, the Gen IV Electric gym leader, has been tagged 'Chibi-Minato' due to his resemblance to [[{{Naruto}} the Fourth Hokage.]]

** "Kalosperms" is a term both female-exclusionary AND a diminutive for those adults who find the 6th Generation best. They often find Kalos at its core, to be the region with the best worldbuilding and the most-thought out representation of a bustling society. Lumiose City and other scenic landmarks are brought up. Little overworld details that match up with the town map's inaccessible areas are lauded. Nuzlocke players may resent the EXP Share, but the Kalosperms amongst them heavily value the region's sheer biodiversity and its high levels present in the Pokémon league. Competitive-oriented Kalosperms will also cite Fairy-typing breaking the hold Dragons had on the BW metagame as a healthy development, along with the immediate banishment of most of XY's new powerhouses. Megas giving old monsters new viability is also applauded somewhat.

** "Johtoddlers" for 2nd Generation adherents. Their opinion on Heart Gold and Soul Silver as an improvement on GSC is split. Some assert HGSS is an unnecessary, overcomplicated remake on a slow engine that didn't do enough to fix Johto's original flaws. Others think that HGSS beats out Crystal simply due to how much content the two version possess. Often Johtoddlers will point to how Game Freak went all in on the franchise's assumed conclusion to stretch the game's limits. The Spaceworld Demo's release in early-mid 2018 did nothing to weaken such a position, and instead sparked a bunch of unrelated arguments.

** Snivy was another nickname for the Grass starter, which later [[AscendedMeme became its official name]], as were Pignite (for Tepig's first evolution) and Emboar (for its second).

** Plus, Space goat.
* Hax - Anything that has a low chance of happening yet can be unfair or gamechanging when it does happen such as critical hits on regular moves (about 5% chance). [[ConfirmationBias Especially when the speaker is on the receiving end]].

** The shiny Arceus that *would* have been possible with the Azure Flue had it been released (and therefore is only obtainable by hacking) is referred to sometimes as 'God of Urine' by some, because it's entirely yellow.

* Genwunners: Those who are fanatical about Gen I Pokémon. (read as 'Gen One-ers')

* GARchomp - [[GameBreaker Garchomp]], obviously. It's incredibly manly, even if you have a female one.
** GARados works on the same principal.

* Smogonbird, Smogondog, Smogonchicken, Smogonsword, Smogonwashingmachine: Five Pokemon (Talonflame, Mega Lucario, Mega Blaziken, Aegislash and Wash Rotom) that were declared Uber during Gen VI and get thoroughly abused online. Others include Smogonsteel and Smogonheal (Skarmory and Blissey)

* [[spoiler:Hoopa-H/Hyperspace Hoopa: The new Hoopa form that was revealed when people datamined the demo of ''Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'', named such because of its signature move Hyperspace Fury.]]

Given how long it's been running and just how many different entries have been made in the franchise, as well as its incredibly large fandom, it's no surprise that the ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''