History FanNickname / Pokemon

** The Spanish-speaking fandom seems to affectionately refer to Ash as 'Mostaza'. ([[ItMakesSenseInContext It means mustard, probably has to do with his surname being one short letter of being "Ketchup"]])

* [[Anime/YuGiOh5Ds Red Dragon Archfiend and Stardust Dragon]]: Koraidon and Miraidon, due to the both of them hacing vehicular elements to their design, specifically motorcycles.

* Doug Dimmadome: Galaran Weezing, whose tophat-shaped smokestack and sludge mustache gives it a strong resemblance to the infamous owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome on ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents''.
* Galaran Ponyta, a unicorn-like Psychic-type Pokémon is known as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Twilight Sparkle]] or [[Literature/TheLastUnicorn Almathea]]. Similarly, Galarian Rapidash has been referred to as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Princess Celestia]] or [[WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty Tinkles]].

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

* Shiny - A [[AscendedFanon now official]] term for the rare, alternate-colored Pokémon, given that, whenever one appears, it briefly sparkles. First appeared in the official strategy guide for ''Platinum'' and began being used in-game starting with ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''.

* Eeveelutions: collective term for the Pokémon that evolve from Eevee, which as of Gen VI totals to eight. [[AscendedFanon Became official]] starting with ''VideoGame/PokemonRanger: Shadows of Almia''.

* Smogonfags and Karenfags: A 4chan-originated, somewhat derogatory term for the two big camps of competitive battling: Those who congregate at sites like smogon.com and spend a lot of time breeding, and those who prefer to use what they can catch, these being named for the Elite Four member Karen, who says that trainers should use their favorite Pokemon rather than concentrating on strong ones. (though RNG abuse does close the gap somewhat, given that you can catch a flawless Pokémon as easily as you can breed one.)

* [=SubPunching=] - A strategy wherein a Pokemon hides behind a Substitute in order to safely use the otherwise AwesomeButImpractical Focus Punch, a very powerful move which always goes last and won't work the user is hit.

* Spinner - A Pokemon whose primary role on a team is to get rid of Stealth Rock, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and/or Sticky Web using Rapid Spin.
* Spin Blocker - A Pokemon, always a Ghost type, whose primary role is to render (the Normal typed) Rapid Spin ineffective and take out the Spinner.

* Afroman/Afro Guy is the name the fans gave to the gatekeeper NPC who stands outside of the Unknown Dungeon in the Gen 1 games, due to how [[https://i.chzbgr.com/original/5769372416/h68491528/ the cave and his hair would run together to make it seem as though he had an afro]].

[[folder:Specific Pokemon]]

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

* Grasshat- Chespin, the Gen VI grass starter, due to its wearing a hat.
* Firefox- Fennekin, the Gen VI fire starter, which is based on a fennec fox.
* Mega Evolution if often called [[{{Franchise/Digimon}} Mega Digivolution]].
* Mega Mom /M-Mommy:Mega Kangaskhan
* Eeveelutions - collective term for the Pokemon that evolve from Eevee, which as of Gen VI totals to eight.
** Vappy - Vaporeon.

* Galaran Ponyta, a unicorn-like Psychic-type Pokemon is known as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Twilight Sparkle]] or [[Literature/TheLastUnicorn Almathea]]. Similarly, Galarian Rapidash has been referred to as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Princess Celestia]] or [[WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty Tinkles]].

* ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'':

** Ashachu[=/=]Satochu - Nickname for [[InvoluntaryShapeshifting Ash as a Pikachu]]. Despite only appearing for less than the time of one episode, he has a huge fanbase.
** [=Nugai=] - The name given to Shinji (Paul in the US dub) due to the fact that his name wasn't given when he was revealed to the fans. [[JustForPun Pun on the term]] "New Guy."

** [=FemTwo=] - Mewtwo from ''Anime/PokemonGenesectAndTheLegendAwakened'', due to having a feminine voice compared to the [[BadassBaritone noticeably masculine voice]] of the original Mewtwo from [[Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie the first movie]].
* In ''Manga/{{Pokemon Adventures}}'', Platinum and White were nicknamed "Lady/Ojo-sama" and "Boss/President/Sha-cho" by fans in Japan. This is also actually applied in the plot.
* 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.)

* Eon Duo or Lati twins - Used in reference to Latias and Latios.

* Lati@s - Collective name for Latios and Latias (since the @ looks like both an "a" and an "o").

* Legendary Beasts - Used in reference to Entei, Suicune, and Raikou. Once called Legendary Dogs or Legendary Cats, but didn't stick due to arguments on what the Pokémon in question actually resembled, which leads us to an amusing [[TakeAThirdOption third/fourth nickname for the trio]]: the Legendary Gerbils. Crown Beasts is another nickname, usually used specifically for the three shiny beasts that were given out in events near the end of Gen IV.

* Weather Trio - Used in reference to Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza.

* Legendary Golems - Used in reference to Regirock, Registeel, and Regice. Regigigas may or may not be included. The group is also known as (The) Regis.

* Lake Trio - Used in reference to Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf.

* Three/"Four" Musketeers - Used in reference to Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo.
* Kami/Genie Trio - Used in reference to Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. Earlier referred to as the Raijin trio; however, this label is erroneous as it only applies to the origins of ''one'' of the members - Thundurus.

* Spinner - A Pokemon whose primary role on a team is to get rid of Stealth Rock using Rapid Spin.

* HM slave: Any Pokémon in-game whose only use is learning several HM techniques to help the player get around. Dedicated HM slaves arose from the fact that such moves are both subpar in battle (Surf and Waterfall, and possibly also Strength being the exceptions) and hard to get rid of once learned.

** 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.

* NewMew/Mewthree/Mewthing/Newtwo/Buutwo- Mega Mewtwo Y, before details about it were released.

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

* Rape Machine: Mega Metagross 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.

* Smogonfags and Karenfags: A 4chan-originated, somewhat derrogatory term for the two big camps of competitive battling: Those who congregate at sites like smogon.com and spend a lot of time breeding, and those who prefer to use what they can catch, these being named for the Elite Four member Karen, who says that trainers should use their favorite Pokemon rather than concentrating on strong ones. (though RNG abuse does close the gap somewhat, given that you can catch a flawless Pokémon as easily as you can breed one.)

* Amphabulous: Mega Ampharos, a new form of Ampharos for the sixth Generation of games with long flowing hair and generally depicted with [[BishieSparkle Bishie Sparkles]] all over the place.
* Grasshat- Chespin, the Gen VI grass starter, due to its wearing a hat.
* Firefox- Fennekin, the Gen VI fire starter, which is based on a fennec fox.
* Mega Evolution if often called [[{{Franchise/Digimon}} Mega Digivolution]].
* Mega Mom /M-Mommy:Mega Kangaskhan

* Eeveelutions - collective term for the Pokemon that evolve from Eevee, which as of Gen VI totals to eight.
** Vappy - Vaporeon.

* Doug Dimmadome: Galaran Weezing, whose tophat-shaped smokestack and sludge mustache gives it a strong resemblance to the infamous owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome on ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents''.
* Galaran Ponyta, a unicorn-like Psychic-type Pokemon is known as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Twilight Sparkle]] or [[Literature/TheLastUnicorn Almathea]]. Similarly, Galarian Rapidash has been referred to as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Princess Celestia]] or [[WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty Tinkles]].
* Longcat: Gigantamax Meowth, whose elongated torso and extended arms make it resemble the Longcat meme.
* (Armored) Kirby/Kirbo: Falinks, who is a platoon of WaddlingHead-like creatures, much like the [[Franchise/{{Kirby}} eponymous pink puffball]] himself.
* James Pond/Bubble '07: Inteleon, due to being a [[MakingASplash Water-typed]] TuxedoAndMartini basilisk lizard.

[[Specific Pokemon]]

[[folder:Games]]

* Legendary Birds - Used in reference to Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Sometimes Lugia and Ho-oh, too.
* Legendary Beasts - Used in reference to Entei, Suicune, and Raikou. Once called Legendary Dogs or Legendary Cats, but didn't stick due to arguments on what the Pokémon in question actually resembled, which leads us to an amusing [[TakeAThirdOption third/fourth nickname for the trio]]: the Legendary Gerbils. Crown Beasts is another nickname, usually used specifically for the three shiny beasts that were given out in events near the end of Gen IV.
* Legendary Golems - Used in reference to Regirock, Registeel, and Regice. Regigigas may or may not be included. The group is also known as (The) Regis.
* Thanks to [[LetsPlay/TwitchPlaysPokemonRed TPPR]], Pidgeot has come to be known as Bird Jesus across the entire fandom. Similarly, the helix fossil that revives as Omanyte is Lord Helix.
* Weather Trio - Used in reference to Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza.
* Creation/Dimensional/Deity Dragon Trio - Used in reference to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.
* Lake Trio - Used in reference to Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf.
** Also used in the anime.
* Tao/Energy Dragon Trio - Used in reference to Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem.
* Three/"Four" Musketeers - Used in reference to Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo.
* Kami/Genie Trio - Used in reference to Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. Earlier referred to as the Raijin trio; however, this label is erroneous as it only applies to the origins of ''one'' of the members - Thundurus.
* [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Metagame_terminology More fan terms and nicknames can be found here]].
* Magikrap – {{Magikarp|Power}}.
** Also 'Derpfish', a name also given to Stunfisk as well.
* Skymin - Used in reference to Shaymin's Sky Forme.

* [=GARchomp=] - [[GameBreaker Garchomp]], obviously. It's incredibly manly, even if you have a female one.
** [=GARados=] works on the same principle.
* Lati@s - Collective name for Latios and Latias (since the @ looks like both an "a" and an "o").
* Pikablu - Marill, acquired during [[EpilepticTrees speculation]] and [[UrbanLegendOfZelda rumor]] as to the names and appearances of new Pokémon in Gold/Silver.
* Time Pony - Dialga
* Space Penis - Palkia
* [[Anime/DigimonAdventure MetalGreymon]] - A derogatory term for Rhyperior, Rhydon's evolution evolved form. Notwithstanding the fact that [[CriticalResearchFailure Rhyperior looks nothing like [=MetalGreymon=] at all]]...
** More like [=RhyINFERIOR=].
* [[OlympusMons PokéGod]] - A nickname jokingly used for Arceus.
** The shiny Arceus that *would* have been possible with the Azure Flute 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.
** Also used before Diamond/Pearl as a reference to the [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:GlitchPkmn glitch 'Pokémon']] in Red/Blue/Yellow (people tried to pass them off as actual {{mons}} once, if [[http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gameboy/file/367023/5741 this]] is anything to go by...).
** Also, God-Pony and God-[[EverythingsBetterWithLlamas Llama]].
** Plus, Space Goat.

* Surfchu: A Pikachu who knows Surf, obtained from the Pokéwalker Yellow Forest course.[[note]]Though you could also get one in Pokémon Yellow by connecting it to Pokémon Stadium[[/note]]
* Flychu: Similar to the above, a Pikachu who knows Fly.
** That sort of thing is common for many mons. For example, Snorlax with Curse=Curselax. Event Bagon/Shellgon/Salamence with Wish=Wishgon/Wishmence. It happens with abilities too. One example is Breloom with Technician=Techloom.

* Smugleaf, Wotter, and Pignition/Pignite/Piglit: The fifth-gen starters. Smugleaf in particular is so prominent, it's made it onto [[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/smugleaf-tsutarja Know Your Meme.]]
** Emboar: Piglit's evolution. Widely believed to be the official Japanese name due to a misprint on [[http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml a major fansite]]. (The real name is Enbuoh, which means something like "fire oink king"; although many Pokémon are named in [[GratuitousEnglish (more or less) English]], in this case, the resemblance is probably a coincidence.)
** Snivy was another nickname for the Grass starter, which was later confirmed as its official name, as were Pignite (for Tepig's first evolution) and Emboar (for its second).

* [[Manga/SoulEater Excalibur]] - A nickname (and MemeticMutation) given to the Grass-type starter for Black/White due to its resemblance to a certain JerkAss sword.
** The resemblance is uncanny. [[http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/342/4/a/snivy_sugimori_attempt_by_tails19950-d34h2ee.png Snivy]], [[http://static.zerochan.net/full/15/22/376115.jpg Excalibur]], [[http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/339/5/9/excalibur_snivy_by_harijizo-d34avnz.jpg Both]].
* M-block - A nickname of a glitch Pokémon called 'M (2 unpronouncable symbols).
* Decamark - The nickname for [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ten_question_marks a glitch Pokémon]] whose name is actually defined as ?????????? (ten question marks).
* [=TrollFreak=] - Nickname for [=GameFreak=] itself.
* [[Series/SesameStreet Ernie and Bert]]: Sawk and Throh, a pair of Muppet-like Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''.
* Only King and Only God - Flareon and Entei (respectively) in Japan, mockingly referring to how bad they are on the competitive metagame simply because [=GameFreak=] will refuse to give them moves that put their high Physical Attack to good use. So while every other old Fire-type gets new tricks, they CantCatchUp.

* Pansage, Pansear, Panpour, and their evolutions tend to collectively referred to as the "elemental monkeys", due to their basis on the commonly-associated types of Fire, Water, and Grass.
* Stunfisk is called [[{{Gonk}} Derpfish]]. Even typing in 'derpfish' into a search engine shows it as one of the first results.

* Hitmons: A collective name for the three possible Tyrogue evolutions: Hitmontop, Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee.
* Pumbloom: A nickname people jokingly use for Whismur. The name originated in an episode of WebVideo/GameGrumps.
* [[PortManteau Kyukrom and Kyushiram, Reshyurem and Zekyurem]]: Kyurem forms when fused with Zekrom and Reshiram.
* Fat pink whore: {{Metagame}} nickname for Blissey, due to its effectiveness and frustratingness.

* NewMew/Mewthree/Mewthing/Newtwo/Buutwo- Mega Mewtwo Y, before details about it were released.
* [=TRio=]-Team Rocket trio

* Megazard: For Mega Charizard X/Y
* Smogonbird, Smogondog, Smogonchicken, Smogonsword, Smogonwashingmachine: Five Pokemon (Talonflame, Mega Lucario, Mega Blaziken, Aegislash and Wash Rotom) that were TierInducedScrappy during Gen VI and get thoroughly abused online. Others include Smogonsteel and Smogonheal (Skarmory and Blissey)
** Talonflame now has earned the name Bravest Bird.
** Pretty much any TierInducedScrappy or victim of ComplacentGamingSyndrome will quickly earn a "Smogon" title. Dragonite? Smogon Barney. Greninja? Smogon Frog (or Smogfrog), a title that it took from Politoed. Heatran? Smogon Oven (which lends itself to rather tasteless jokes). Lati@s? Smogon Plane (which lends itself to even more tasteless jokes).
* Rape Machine: Mega Metagross 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.
* 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.

** Because of the [[{{Mondegreen}} easily-misheard]] [[OminousLatinChanting Ominous Name Chanting]] in his theme music, "Dennis" (and its logical next step, [[ComicStrip/DennisTheMenaceUS Dennis the Menace]]) has become rather popular as well. (Before it was known to belong to Ghetsis, the theme and "DENNIS" were also associated with [[OlympusMons Genesect]] - again, the mondegreen comes into play.)