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* LetsPlay/{{Chuggaaconroy}}'s [[https://youtu.be/2HVgBA9fntI#t=1m2s hiker theme dance]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]] During Episode 40 of his let's play of Pokémon Black and White, Chuggaaconroy briefly notes how he always used to do a funny dance when ever the hiker's theme from that game would play. Cue a clip of him dancing to the beat of the song while wearing a rainbow squid hat. The clip became extremely popular among the community with edits of him dancing to other songs, as well as people performing the dance. It's since become a regular occurrence during his Let's Play group LetsPlay/TheRunawayGuys' TRG Colosseum charity events (happening every [=10K=] raised.[[/labelnote]]

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* LetsPlay/{{Chuggaaconroy}}'s [[https://youtu.be/2HVgBA9fntI#t=1m2s hiker theme dance]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]] During Episode 40 of his let's play of Pokémon Black and White, Chuggaaconroy briefly notes how he always used to do a funny dance when ever the hiker's theme from that game would play. Cue a clip of him dancing to the beat of the song while wearing a rainbow squid hat. The clip became extremely popular among the community with edits of him dancing to other songs, as well as people performing the dance. It's since become a regular occurrence during his Let's Play group LetsPlay/TheRunawayGuys' TRG Colosseum charity events (happening every [=10K=] raised.raised) and even got a sequel in the backpacker dance (which uses the exact same theme) in his LP of the [[VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2 sequels]].[[/labelnote]]
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* [[https://youtu.be/zfCWupI_Hw4 Bidoof, Bidoof, Bidoof is on fire.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A reference to "The Roof is on Fire", using Bidoof instead. Referenced in ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers'', although no one said that line.[[/labelnote]]
** [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome …I'm dying Squirtle.]]

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* [[https://youtu.be/zfCWupI_Hw4 Bidoof, Bidoof, Bidoof is on fire.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A reference to "The Roof is on Fire", using Bidoof instead. Variants have Bidoof and Squirtle singing different song lyrics referencing fire. Referenced in ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers'', although no one said that line.[[/labelnote]]
** [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome [[MoodWhiplash …I'm dying Squirtle.]]
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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonScarletViolet/comments/11dub5h/i_was_really_concerned_there_would_be_no_turtle/ meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game]] using Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of a Hoenn turtle Pokémon and didn't show an example of a Johto Pokémon despite Shuckle resembling a turtle more than Metagross. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]
* Magcargo's body temperature being 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Since this temperature is almost twice as hot as the sun, people can't help but bring up how both Trainers and other Pokémon can be [[ConvectionSchmonvection right next to Magcargo when they should be spontaneously combusting because of it]].[[/labelnote]]
* [[Film/JurassicPark You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it!]][[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I, the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII Pokédex entries says their number rose too high and instead of being an endangered species, [[GoneHorriblyRight they are having problems with overabundance]].[[/labelnote]]

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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonScarletViolet/comments/11dub5h/i_was_really_concerned_there_would_be_no_turtle/ meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game]] using every region besides Johto]] and used Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of for Hoenn, despite Metagross not looking like a turtle, Toarkoal also being included as a Hoenn turtle Pokémon Pokémon, and didn't show an example of a claiming Johto doesn't have a turtle Pokémon despite Shuckle resembling a turtle more than Metagross.Metagross does. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]
* Magcargo's body temperature being 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Since this temperature is almost twice as hot as the sun, people can't help but bring up how both Trainers and other Pokémon anyone can be [[ConvectionSchmonvection right next to Magcargo when they should be spontaneously combusting because of it]].[[/labelnote]]
* [[Film/JurassicPark You did it! You crazy son of a bitch bitch, you did it!]][[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I, the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare Originates from on oft-repeated story about someone who bred and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII lots of Lapras because many of their early Pokédex entries says their number rose too high and stated the species was on the verge of extinction. This adorable tale became an AscendedMeme in Generation, VII, where some of Lapras' Pokédex entries instead of being an endangered species, say the species was subject to protective regulations and was so cherished, [[GoneHorriblyRight they there are having problems with overabundance]].[[/labelnote]]now too many Lapras and they're decimating the populations of fish Pokémon.]][[/labelnote]]
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* No one picks [[LowTierLetdown Bulbasaur]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Joke at how many players of the Kanto games pick [[EnsembleDarkhorse Charmander]], therefore making the rival pick Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur the odd Pokémon out. Bulbasaur's Grass/Poison dual-typing doesn't help either.[[/labelnote]]

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* No one picks [[LowTierLetdown Bulbasaur]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Joke at how many players of the Kanto games pick [[EnsembleDarkhorse [[BreakoutCharacter Charmander]], therefore making the rival pick Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur the odd Pokémon out. Bulbasaur's Grass/Poison dual-typing doesn't help either.[[/labelnote]]



* Duraludon's design. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Duraludon is mocked by fans for its skyscraper-inspired design, comparing it to an [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonUnite/comments/tgf9w9/duraludon_new_skin/ asthma inhaler]], a lighter, a fridge, and even a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonSwordAndShield/comments/h779m1/new_playsta_wait/ PlayStation 5]].[[/labelnote]]

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* Duraludon's design. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Duraludon is mocked by fans for its skyscraper-inspired design, comparing it being compared to an [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonUnite/comments/tgf9w9/duraludon_new_skin/ asthma inhaler]], a lighter, a fridge, and even a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonSwordAndShield/comments/h779m1/new_playsta_wait/ PlayStation 5]].[[/labelnote]]
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* No one picks [[TierInducedScrappy Bulba]][[TheUnfavorite saur]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Joke at how many players of the Kanto games pick [[EnsembleDarkhorse Charmander]], therefore making the rival pick Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur the odd Pokémon out. Bulbasaur's [[GreenThumb dual-]][[PoisonousPerson typing]] won't help either.[[/labelnote]]

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* No one picks [[TierInducedScrappy Bulba]][[TheUnfavorite saur]].[[LowTierLetdown Bulbasaur]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Joke at how many players of the Kanto games pick [[EnsembleDarkhorse Charmander]], therefore making the rival pick Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur the odd Pokémon out. Bulbasaur's [[GreenThumb dual-]][[PoisonousPerson typing]] won't Grass/Poison dual-typing doesn't help either.[[/labelnote]]
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* You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it![[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I,the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII Pokédex entries says they're number rose too high and instead of being an endangered species, they are having problems with overabundance.[[/labelnote]]

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* [[Film/JurassicPark You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it![[labelnote: it!]][[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I,the I, the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII Pokédex entries says they're their number rose too high and instead of being an endangered species, [[GoneHorriblyRight they are having problems with overabundance.overabundance]].[[/labelnote]]

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* You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it![[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I,the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII Pokédex entries says they're number rose too high and instead of being an endangered species, they are having problems with overabundance.[[/labelnote]]



* You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it!
[[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I,the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII Pokédex entries says they're number rose too high and instead of being an endangered species, they are having problems with overabundance.

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* You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it!
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* Don't Fuckle With Shuckle [[labelnote:Explanation]]Also from the SGB LP of Pokémon Crystal, the guys play Shuckle up as [[MemeticBadass the most badass Pokémon in existence.]][[/labelnote]]

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* Don't Fuckle With Shuckle [[labelnote:Explanation]]Also from the SGB LP of Pokémon Crystal, the guys play Shuckle up as [[MemeticBadass the most badass Pokémon in existence.]][[/labelnote]]]]
* You did it! You crazy son of a bitch you did it!
[[labelnote: Explanation]] In Gen I,the Lapras species were endangered, being hunt down to near extinction. One person would then claim that they'd breed the Lapras in the daycare and released them to the wild. This seems adorable until Generation VII Pokédex entries says they're number rose too high and instead of being an endangered species, they are having problems with overabundance.
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* Magcargo's body temperature being 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Since this temperature is almost twice as hot as the sun, people can't help but bring up how both Trainers and other Pokémon can be [[ConvectionSchmonvection right next to Magcargo when they should be spontaneously combusting because of it]].[[/labelnote]]
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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonScarletViolet/comments/11dub5h/i_was_really_concerned_there_would_be_no_turtle/ meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game]] using Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of a Hoenn turtle Pokémon and didn't show an example of a Johto Pokémon despite Shuckle being based on a turtle. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]

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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonScarletViolet/comments/11dub5h/i_was_really_concerned_there_would_be_no_turtle/ meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game]] using Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of a Hoenn turtle Pokémon and didn't show an example of a Johto Pokémon despite Shuckle being based on resembling a turtle.turtle more than Metagross. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]
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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game using Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of a Hoenn turtle Pokémon. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]

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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a [[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonScarletViolet/comments/11dub5h/i_was_really_concerned_there_would_be_no_turtle/ meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game game]] using Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of a Hoenn turtle Pokémon.Pokémon and didn't show an example of a Johto Pokémon despite Shuckle being based on a turtle. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]
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* Metagross is a turtle[[labelnote:Explanation]]A joke that originates from a meme where someone talked about how there was at least one turtle Pokémon in each game using Metagross as one of the examples despite the fact it doesn't look like one and there was also Torkoal as an example of a Hoenn turtle Pokémon. It became a popular joke to call Metagross a turtle.[[/labelnote]]

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* YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 of Mewtwo's attack!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Mewtwo is an {{Expy}} of Giygas (he looks like Giygas's original form, as it was seen in VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings, is an extremely powerful psychic, and he's widely considered to be Pokémon's UltimateLifeForm). The final battle against Giygas is infamous for being the TropeNamer of YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm.[[/labelnote]]

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* YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 of Mewtwo's attack!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Mewtwo is an {{Expy}} of Giygas (he looks like Giygas's original form, as it was seen in VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings, is an extremely powerful psychic, and he's widely considered to be Pokémon's UltimateLifeForm). The final battle against Giygas is infamous for being the TropeNamer of YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm. People soon made comparisons of the two, leading to a mutation of Giygas's already-memetic attack quote.[[/labelnote]]



* Rattata, Destroyer of Gods[[labelnote:Explanation]]It is legitimately possible for a Level 1 Rattata to defeat a Level 100 Legendary using an infamous tactic called the F.E.A.R. strategy, involving the use of a Focus Sash to make Rattata survive a poweful hit with 1 HP, use Endeavor to bring the opponent also down to 1 HP to match its own, then knock it out with a Quick Attack, a priority move that comes first. This combo has made the fandom jokingly view Rattata as a MemeticBadass.[[/labelnote]]

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* Rattata, Destroyer of Gods[[labelnote:Explanation]]It is legitimately possible for a Level 1 Rattata to defeat a Level 100 Legendary using an infamous tactic called the F.E.A.R. strategy, involving the use of a Focus Sash to make Rattata survive a poweful powerful hit with 1 HP, use Endeavor to bring the opponent also down to 1 HP to match its own, then knock it out with a Quick Attack, a priority move that comes first. This combo has made the fandom jokingly view Rattata as a MemeticBadass.[[/labelnote]]



* Slowpoke in a top hat.
** [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Image:What_kind_of_heresy_is_this.jpg What kind of heresy is this?!?]]

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* Slowpoke has lent itself to a number of memes:
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Slowpoke in a top hat.
** [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Image:What_kind_of_heresy_is_this.Slowpoke bases [[labelnote:Explanation]]On [[Website/FourChan /tg/]], it's popular to draw other characters as Slowpokes. One example is the [[https://1d4chan.org/wiki/File:Commissarpoke.jpg What kind of heresy is this?!?]]Commissar Slowpoke]], used to respond to "heresy".[[/labelnote]]



** A picture of Slowpoke, often with a caption of "Slowpoke, slowpoke slowwww..." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Slowpoke is the slowest Pokémon (mentally), so slow that it takes five seconds for it to feel pain. There's a tendency for trolls to bring up old, resolved issues just to start drama.[[/labelnote]]
** The caption "I see what you did there." with Slowpoke. [[labelnote:Explanation]]A way to respond to FridgeBrilliance.[[/labelnote]]



* [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 A SPY SAPPIN']] [[http://tf2.gamebanana.com/sprays/56594 MAH SENTRET!]]

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* [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 A SPY SAPPIN']] [[http://tf2.gamebanana.com/sprays/56594 MAH SENTRET!]]SENTRET!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Due to Sentret being based off the word "sentry" and the Gen 2 remakes releasing around the time of ''Team Fortress 2'''s popularity, people have mashed up Sentret with the memetic "Spy's sappin' my sentry!" quote.[[/labelnote]]



* Flint is Ronald [=McDonald=]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Flint, a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four, has a huge red afro, and his outfit incorporates large amounts of yellow.[[/labelnote]]

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* Flint is Ronald [=McDonald=]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Flint, a member of the Sinnoh Elite Four, has a huge red afro, and his outfit incorporates large amounts of yellow.yellow, much like the mascot of UsefulNotes/McDonalds.[[/labelnote]]



* [[https://youtu.be/a_ldkJQrZFI ...Nidorino.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Someone managed to make an absurd love song using ''every single one'' of the 151 Generation I Pokémon, except for a certain Pokémon. That's right, all 5 others of its own family, too.[[/labelnote]]

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* [[https://youtu.be/a_ldkJQrZFI ...Nidorino.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Someone managed to make an absurd love song using ''every single one'' of the 151 Generation I Pokémon, except for a certain Pokémon. That's right, all 5 others of its own family, too. Said song was popular around the early 2010s.[[/labelnote]]



* A picture of Slowpoke, often with a caption of "Slowpoke, slowpoke slowwww..." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Slowpoke is the slowest Pokémon (mentally), so slow that it takes five seconds for it to feel pain. There's a tendency for trolls to bring up old, resolved issues just to start drama.[[/labelnote]]
** The caption "I see what you did there." with Slowpoke. [[labelnote:Explanation]]FridgeBrilliance[[/labelnote]]



* [[http://68.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgbj2w2p1t1qzxegjo1_400.png There's a Foongus Amoongus.]]

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* [[http://68.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgbj2w2p1t1qzxegjo1_400.png There's a Foongus Amoongus.]]]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Mashing up the names of Foongus and Amoongus to produce a punny spin on the "there's a fungus amongus" phrase.[[/labelnote]]



** I want to Squirtle your Jigglypuffs.

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** I want to Squirtle your Jigglypuffs. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Another dirty joke with Pokémon names that cropped up, especially since Jigglypuff is round, much like a certain body part.[[/labelnote]]



* Pokémon fusion pictures, ever since the Alex's Pokémon Fusion site went up.

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* Pokémon fusion pictures, ever since the Alex's Pokémon Fusion site went up. [[labelnote:Explanation]]These are pictures that fuse the features of two Pokémon together. [[https://pokemon.alexonsager.net/ Alex's Pokémon Fusion site]] grew popular for providing an easy way to do this without photo manipulation. Many fanart has been made of the fusions, usually making them more realistic.[[/labelnote]]



* Hamilton the Charmander [[labelnote:Explanation]]A Website/YouTube video featuring a 91-year-old woman guessing the names of Pokémon. When she sees Charmander, she declares "I'll call him Hamilton".[[/labelnote]]

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* Hamilton the Charmander [[labelnote:Explanation]]A [[labelnote:Explanation]]From a viral Website/YouTube video featuring a 91-year-old woman guessing the names of Pokémon. When she sees Charmander, she declares "I'll call him Hamilton".[[/labelnote]]
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** Charizard/Gyarados isn't a dragon[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have long questioned the logic behind the Dragon typing, with Pokémon like Charizard, Gyarados, Lugia, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Iron Jugulis, all clearly based off different kinds of dragons, to not be Dragon-types. Meanwhile, actual Dragon-types include Altaria (a bird), Vibrava (an adult antlion), Goomy (a slug), Applin (a worm living inside an apple), Alolan Exeggutor (a 35-foot walking palm tree), Duraludon (a dinosaur-shaped building), Zygarde's alternate forms (an AnimalisticAbomination Doberman and a HumanoidAbomination resembling a HumongousMecha), and Eternamax Eternatus (a ''giant alien hand''). Some fans have reconciled this oddity by distinguishing between "dragon" and "Dragon-type" as different concepts within ''Pokémon'', which can be backed up both by official comments on Charizard and Gyarados ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg not so much]] [[CartoonCreature Lugia]]) and by how "Dragon" elemental powers are treated in other franchises, as well as a quote from Lance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters''. Even when one of Charizard's [[SuperMode Mega Evolutions]] is revealed to be part-Dragon, this meme still persists in some ways.[[/labelnote]]

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** Charizard/Gyarados isn't a dragon[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have long questioned the logic behind the Dragon typing, with Pokémon like Charizard, Gyarados, Lugia, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Iron Jugulis, all clearly based off different kinds of dragons, to not be Dragon-types. Meanwhile, actual Dragon-types include Altaria (a bird), Vibrava (an adult antlion), Goomy (a slug), Applin (a worm living inside an apple), Alolan Exeggutor (a 35-foot walking palm tree), Duraludon (a dinosaur-shaped building), Zygarde's alternate forms (an AnimalisticAbomination Doberman and a HumanoidAbomination resembling a HumongousMecha), and Eternamax Eternatus (a ''giant alien hand'').hand''), and Tatsugiri (a fish that disguises itself as a piece of sushi). Some fans have reconciled this oddity by distinguishing between "dragon" and "Dragon-type" as different concepts within ''Pokémon'', which can be backed up both by official comments on Charizard and Gyarados ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg not so much]] [[CartoonCreature Lugia]]) and by how "Dragon" elemental powers are treated in other franchises, as well as a quote from Lance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters''. Even when one of Charizard's [[SuperMode Mega Evolutions]] is revealed to be part-Dragon, this meme still persists in some ways.[[/labelnote]]
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** Similarly, there's the "Croc Club." Along with Fuecoco and Totodile being friends, it also includes Sandile hanging out with them.
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* Animatronic Pikachu[[labelnote:Explanation]]During the February 2023 Pokémon Presents presentation, [=TPCi=] president Tsunekazu Ishihara was seen accompanied by an animatronic doll of Pikachu that consistently did {{Idle Animation}}s and occasionally made reactions. Many fans found themselves [[UnintentionalUncannyValley unnerved by its presence]], leading to jokes about Pikachu being a HostileAnimatronic, or even an escaped attraction from [[Franchise/FiveNightsAtFreddys Freddy Fazbear's Pizza]].[[/labelnote]]

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* Some people have noted that Fuecoco seems like an UndergroundMonkey version of Totodile leading to [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2479048-pokemon this.]]

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** Charizard/Gyarados isn't a dragon[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have long questioned the logic behind the Dragon typing, with Pokémon like Charizard, Gyarados, Lugia, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Iron Jugulis, all clearly based off different kinds of dragons, to not be Dragon-types. Meanwhile, actual Dragon-types include Altaria (a bird), Vibrava (an adult antlion), Goomy (a slug), Applin (a worm living inside an apple), Alolan Exeggutor (a 35-foot walking palm tree), Zygarde's alternate forms (an AnimalisticAbomination Doberman and a HumanoidAbomination resembling a HumongousMecha), and Eternamax Eternatus (a ''giant alien hand''). Some fans have reconciled this oddity by distinguishing between "dragon" and "Dragon-type" as different concepts within ''Pokémon'', which can be backed up both by official comments on Charizard and Gyarados ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg not so much]] [[CartoonCreature Lugia]]) and by how "Dragon" elemental powers are treated in other franchises, as well as a quote from Lance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters''. Even when one of Charizard's [[SuperMode Mega Evolutions]] is revealed to be part-Dragon, this meme still persists in some ways.[[/labelnote]]

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** Charizard/Gyarados isn't a dragon[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have long questioned the logic behind the Dragon typing, with Pokémon like Charizard, Gyarados, Lugia, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Iron Jugulis, all clearly based off different kinds of dragons, to not be Dragon-types. Meanwhile, actual Dragon-types include Altaria (a bird), Vibrava (an adult antlion), Goomy (a slug), Applin (a worm living inside an apple), Alolan Exeggutor (a 35-foot walking palm tree), Duraludon (a dinosaur-shaped building), Zygarde's alternate forms (an AnimalisticAbomination Doberman and a HumanoidAbomination resembling a HumongousMecha), and Eternamax Eternatus (a ''giant alien hand''). Some fans have reconciled this oddity by distinguishing between "dragon" and "Dragon-type" as different concepts within ''Pokémon'', which can be backed up both by official comments on Charizard and Gyarados ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg not so much]] [[CartoonCreature Lugia]]) and by how "Dragon" elemental powers are treated in other franchises, as well as a quote from Lance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters''. Even when one of Charizard's [[SuperMode Mega Evolutions]] is revealed to be part-Dragon, this meme still persists in some ways.[[/labelnote]]
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** Charizard/Gyarados isn't a dragon[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have long questioned the logic behind the Dragon typing, with Pokémon like Charizard, Gyarados, Lugia, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Iron Jugulis, all clearly based off different kinds of dragons, to not be Dragon-types. Meanwhile actual Dragon-types include Altaria (a bird), Vibrava (an adult antlion), Goomy (a slug), Applin (a worm living inside an apple), Alolan Exeggutor (a 35-foot walking palm tree), Zygarde's alternate forms (an AnimalisticAbomination Doberman and a HumanoidAbomination resembling a HumongousMecha), and Eternamax Eternatus (a ''giant alien hand''). Some fans have reconciled this oddity by distinguishing between "dragon" and "Dragon-type" as different concepts within ''Pokémon'', which can be backed up both by official comments on Charizard and Gyarados ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg not so much]] [[CartoonCreature Lugia]]) and by how "Dragon" elemental powers are treated in other franchises, as well as a quote from Lance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters''. Even when one of Charizard's [[SuperMode Mega Evolutions]] is revealed to be part-Dragon, this meme still persists in some ways.[[/labelnote]]

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** Charizard/Gyarados isn't a dragon[[labelnote:Explanation]]Fans have long questioned the logic behind the Dragon typing, with Pokémon like Charizard, Gyarados, Lugia, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Iron Jugulis, all clearly based off different kinds of dragons, to not be Dragon-types. Meanwhile Meanwhile, actual Dragon-types include Altaria (a bird), Vibrava (an adult antlion), Goomy (a slug), Applin (a worm living inside an apple), Alolan Exeggutor (a 35-foot walking palm tree), Zygarde's alternate forms (an AnimalisticAbomination Doberman and a HumanoidAbomination resembling a HumongousMecha), and Eternamax Eternatus (a ''giant alien hand''). Some fans have reconciled this oddity by distinguishing between "dragon" and "Dragon-type" as different concepts within ''Pokémon'', which can be backed up both by official comments on Charizard and Gyarados ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg not so much]] [[CartoonCreature Lugia]]) and by how "Dragon" elemental powers are treated in other franchises, as well as a quote from Lance in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters''. Even when one of Charizard's [[SuperMode Mega Evolutions]] is revealed to be part-Dragon, this meme still persists in some ways.[[/labelnote]]



*** Celebi isn't a fairy[[labelnote:Explanation]]For some Pokémon species both new and old, the Fairy type is in a similar boat to the Dragon type. Like Charizard with dragons, Celebi is one of the most stereotypically fairylike Pokémon ever, but it remained Psychic/Grass-type when the Fairy type was introduced and it was {{retcon}}ned onto some older Pokémon, aside from the type containing some oddballs like Galarian Weezing, Kantonian Mr. Mime and Granbull. This also applies to Pokémon such as the lake trio that are literally named after types of fairies in all languages, and Galarian Ponyta was in a similar boat before its Psychic/Fairy evolution was revealed.[[/labelnote]]

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*** Celebi isn't a fairy[[labelnote:Explanation]]For some Pokémon species both new and old, the Fairy type is in a similar boat to the Dragon type. Like Charizard with dragons, Celebi is one of the most stereotypically fairylike Pokémon ever, but it remained Psychic/Grass-type when the Fairy type was introduced and it was {{retcon}}ned onto some older Pokémon, aside from the type containing some oddballs like Galarian Weezing, Kantonian Mr. Mime Mime, and Granbull. This also applies to Pokémon such as the lake trio that are literally named after types of fairies in all languages, and Galarian Ponyta was in a similar boat before its Psychic/Fairy evolution was revealed.[[/labelnote]]



** ''"After 23 years they start getting too self-aware?"''[[labelnote:Explanation]]The ''Journeys'' anime has Goh and Ash wondering why Dratini and Dragonair are blue and serpentine, but Dragonite is orange and bipedal and looks nothing like its pre-evolutions, with Gou even suggesting that ''Milotic'' would have made a more logical-looking final evolution. Given that fans have been pondering this question for a very long time it was instantly joked how they were LeaningOnTheFourthWall addressing Pokémon logic in-universe.[[/labelnote]]

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** ''"After 23 years they start getting too self-aware?"''[[labelnote:Explanation]]The ''Journeys'' anime has Goh and Ash wondering why Dratini and Dragonair are blue and serpentine, but Dragonite is orange and bipedal and looks nothing like its pre-evolutions, with Gou even suggesting that ''Milotic'' would have made a more logical-looking final evolution. Given that fans have been pondering this question for a very long time time, it was instantly joked how they were LeaningOnTheFourthWall addressing Pokémon logic in-universe.[[/labelnote]]



* YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 of Mewtwo's attack!]][[labelnote:Explanation]] Mewtwo is an {{Expy}} of Giygas (he looks like Giygas's original form, as it was seen in VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings, is an extremely powerful psychic, and he's widely considered to be Pokémon's UltimateLifeForm). The final battle against Giygas is infamous for being the TropeNamer of YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm.[[/labelnote]]

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* YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 of Mewtwo's attack!]][[labelnote:Explanation]] Mewtwo attack!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Mewtwo is an {{Expy}} of Giygas (he looks like Giygas's original form, as it was seen in VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings, is an extremely powerful psychic, and he's widely considered to be Pokémon's UltimateLifeForm). The final battle against Giygas is infamous for being the TropeNamer of YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm.[[/labelnote]]



* Rattata, Destroyer of Gods[[labelnote:Explanation]]It is legitimately possible for a Level 1 Rattata to defeat a Level 100 Legendary using an infamous tactic called the F.E.A.R. strategy, involving the use of a Focus Sash to make Rattata survive a poweful hit with 1HP, use Endeavor to bring the opponent also down to 1HP to match its own, then knock it out with a Quick Attack, a priority move that comes first. This combo has made the fandom jokingly view Rattata as a MemeticBadass.[[/labelnote]]

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* Rattata, Destroyer of Gods[[labelnote:Explanation]]It is legitimately possible for a Level 1 Rattata to defeat a Level 100 Legendary using an infamous tactic called the F.E.A.R. strategy, involving the use of a Focus Sash to make Rattata survive a poweful hit with 1HP, 1 HP, use Endeavor to bring the opponent also down to 1HP 1 HP to match its own, then knock it out with a Quick Attack, a priority move that comes first. This combo has made the fandom jokingly view Rattata as a MemeticBadass.[[/labelnote]]



* Doduo used Fly![[labelnote:Explanation]] Doduo and its evolution Dodrio have no wings and are based on ''flightless'' birds, yet ironically are considered Flying-types and are able to learn the move Fly. Fans have since joked about how such a feat could be achieved, with a common joke being that Doduo ''[[{{Helicritter}} spins its two heads around like a helicopter]]''. [[/labelnote]]

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* Doduo used Fly![[labelnote:Explanation]] Doduo Fly![[labelnote:Explanation]]Doduo and its evolution Dodrio have no wings and are based on ''flightless'' birds, yet ironically are considered Flying-types and are able to learn the move Fly. Fans have since joked about how such a feat could be achieved, with a common joke being that Doduo ''[[{{Helicritter}} spins its two heads around like a helicopter]]''. [[/labelnote]]



** ''Pokemon'' + ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'' = [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/383093-slowpoke Zetta Slowpoke.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The CatchPhrase Of A TWEWY Character + "You're So Zetta Slow" and the Pokémon Slowpoke.[[/labelnote]]

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** ''Pokemon'' ''Pokémon'' + ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'' = [[http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/383093-slowpoke Zetta Slowpoke.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]The CatchPhrase Of A TWEWY Character + "You're So Zetta Slow" and the Pokémon Slowpoke.[[/labelnote]]



* Poképarents [[labelnote:Explanation]] A series of {{Image Macro}}s that portray certain Pokémon as parents of various attitudes, including Charizard as a father that's never satisfied, Blastoise as a dad that's always understanding and fun, Ninetales as a mom who occasionally [[ParentalIncest goes after her own]], and Gardevoir as an attractive mom ([[SelfFanservice naturally]], since it's [[CuteMonsterGirl Gardevoir]] we're talking about) who is in turn ''pursued''.[[/labelnote]]
* "Entei says: Everything is ok now". [[labelnote:Explanation]] A Brazilian man posted a since viral post about how Entei is the poster's spirit animal, to the point of once showing up in his dream to say "Ta Tudo Bem Agora" ("It's all ok now"). Cue image macros of Entei saving the day in various scenarios, captioned with either the original Portugese or an English translation of the phrase.[[/labelnote]]

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* Poképarents [[labelnote:Explanation]] A [[labelnote:Explanation]]A series of {{Image Macro}}s that portray certain Pokémon as parents of various attitudes, including Charizard as a father that's never satisfied, Blastoise as a dad that's always understanding and fun, Ninetales as a mom who occasionally [[ParentalIncest goes after her own]], and Gardevoir as an attractive mom ([[SelfFanservice naturally]], since it's [[CuteMonsterGirl Gardevoir]] we're talking about) who is in turn ''pursued''.[[/labelnote]]
* "Entei says: Everything is ok now". [[labelnote:Explanation]] A [[labelnote:Explanation]]A Brazilian man posted a since viral post about how Entei is the poster's spirit animal, to the point of once showing up in his dream to say "Ta Tudo Bem Agora" ("It's all ok now"). Cue image macros of Entei saving the day in various scenarios, captioned with either the original Portugese or an English translation of the phrase.[[/labelnote]]
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* Still no bottlenose dolphin Pokémon. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Refers to several species not tackled by Game Freak yet, with bottlenose dolphins being one of the most common requests and still not appearing for eight generations despite the overabundance of other aquatic Pokémon. The [[VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet Ninth Generation]] has finally appeared as Finizen and Palafin.[[/labelnote]]

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* Still no bottlenose dolphin Pokémon. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Refers to several species not tackled by Game Freak yet, with bottlenose dolphins being one of the most common requests and still not appearing for eight generations despite the overabundance of other aquatic Pokémon. The [[VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet Ninth Generation]] has finally appeared Officially a DiscreditedMeme as of ''VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet'', which introduces the bottlenose dolphin Pokémon Finizen and its evolution Palafin.[[/labelnote]]
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* Fire starters evolve into furries[[labelnote:Explanation]]Prior to Skeledirge, the final evolution for every single Fire-type starter has been bipedal, and while Charizard and Typhlosion are obviously still animalistic (Typhlosion even has moments where it gets on all fours, like [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/93/Jimmy_Typhlosion_Flamethrower.png this]]), and Blaziken and Infernape can be excused by birds already being bipedal and monkeys being related to humans, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace are undoubtedly anthromorphic versions of animals that are typically quadrupeds. Somewhat of a DiscreditedMeme due to Skeledirge being a quadruped that evolves from bipeds, although it does stand on its hind legs to perform its SignatureMove, Torch Song.[[/labelnote]]

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* Fire starters evolve into furries[[labelnote:Explanation]]Prior to Skeledirge, the final evolution for every single Fire-type starter has been bipedal, and while Charizard and Typhlosion are obviously still animalistic (Typhlosion even has moments where it gets on all fours, like [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/93/Jimmy_Typhlosion_Flamethrower.png this]]), and Blaziken and Infernape can be excused by birds already being bipedal and monkeys being related to humans, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace are undoubtedly anthromorphic versions of animals that are typically quadrupeds. Somewhat of a DiscreditedMeme due to Skeledirge being a quadruped that evolves from bipeds, although it does stand rear on its hind legs to perform its SignatureMove, Torch Song.[[/labelnote]]



* Sprigagito leaking the no fly list/"holy fucking bingle, what?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]In January 2023, Swiss hacker [[https://maia.crimew.gay/ maia arson crimew]] [[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/no-fly-list-leaked-unsecured-airline-server-1234665941/ gained access to and leaked the TSA's no fly list]], with its quoted reaction paired with a picture that featured a Sprigagito plush. As a result, [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/holy-fucking-bingleit didn't take long for the phrase and the word "bingle" in particular to become associated with Sprigagito in general]].[[/labelnote]]

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* Sprigagito leaking the no fly list/"holy fucking bingle, what?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]In January 2023, Swiss hacker [[https://maia.crimew.gay/ maia arson crimew]] [[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/no-fly-list-leaked-unsecured-airline-server-1234665941/ gained access to and leaked the TSA's no fly list]], with its the quoted reaction paired with a picture that featured a Sprigagito plush. As a result, [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/holy-fucking-bingleit com/memes/holy-fucking-bingle it didn't take long for the phrase and the word "bingle" in particular to become associated with Sprigagito in general]].[[/labelnote]]
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* Sprigagito leaking the no fly list/"holy fucking bingle, what?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]In January 2023, Swiss hacker [[https://maia.crimew.gay/ maia arson crimew]] gained access and leaked the TSA's no fly list, with its quoted reaction paired with a picture that featured a Sprigagito plush. As a result, [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/holy-fucking-bingleit didn't take long for the phrase and the word "bingle" in particular to become associated with Sprigagito in general]].[[/labelnote]]

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* Sprigagito leaking the no fly list/"holy fucking bingle, what?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]In January 2023, Swiss hacker [[https://maia.crimew.gay/ maia arson crimew]] [[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/no-fly-list-leaked-unsecured-airline-server-1234665941/ gained access to and leaked the TSA's no fly list, list]], with its quoted reaction paired with a picture that featured a Sprigagito plush. As a result, [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/holy-fucking-bingleit didn't take long for the phrase and the word "bingle" in particular to become associated with Sprigagito in general]].[[/labelnote]]
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* Sprigagito leaking the no fly list/"holy fucking bingle, what?!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]In January 2023, Swiss hacker [[https://maia.crimew.gay/ maia arson crimew]] gained access and leaked the TSA's no fly list, with its quoted reaction paired with a picture that featured a Sprigagito plush. As a result, [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/holy-fucking-bingleit didn't take long for the phrase and the word "bingle" in particular to become associated with Sprigagito in general]].[[/labelnote]]
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* Some people have noted that Fiecoco seems like an UndergroundMonkey version of Totodile leading to [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2479048-pokemon this.]]

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* Some people have noted that Fiecoco Fuecoco seems like an UndergroundMonkey version of Totodile leading to [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2479048-pokemon this.]]
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* Some people have noted that Fiecoco seems like an UndergroundMonkey version of Totodile leading to [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2479048-pokemon this.]]
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* Fire starters evolve into furries[[labelnote:Explanation]]Prior to Skeledirge, the final evolution for every single Fire-type starter has been bipedal, and while Charizard and Typhlosion are obviously still animalistic (Typhlosion even has moments where it gets on all fours, like [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/93/Jimmy_Typhlosion_Flamethrower.png this]]), and Blaziken and Infernape can be excused by birds already being bipedal and monkeys being related to humans, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace are undoubtedly anthromorphic versions of animals that are typically quadrupeds. Somewhat of a DiscreditedMeme due to Skeledirge being a quadruped that evolves from bipeds, although it did take nine generations.[[/labelnote]]

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* Fire starters evolve into furries[[labelnote:Explanation]]Prior to Skeledirge, the final evolution for every single Fire-type starter has been bipedal, and while Charizard and Typhlosion are obviously still animalistic (Typhlosion even has moments where it gets on all fours, like [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/93/Jimmy_Typhlosion_Flamethrower.png this]]), and Blaziken and Infernape can be excused by birds already being bipedal and monkeys being related to humans, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace are undoubtedly anthromorphic versions of animals that are typically quadrupeds. Somewhat of a DiscreditedMeme due to Skeledirge being a quadruped that evolves from bipeds, although it did take nine generations.does stand on its hind legs to perform its SignatureMove, Torch Song.[[/labelnote]]
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* Fire starters evolve into furries[[labelnote:Explanation]]Prior to Skeledirge, the final evolution for every single Fire-type starter has been bipedal, and while Charizard and Typhlosion are obviously still animalistic (Typhlosion even has moments where it gets on all fours, like [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/93/Jimmy_Typhlosion_Flamethrower.png this]]), and Blaziken and Infernape can be excused by birds already being bipedal and monkeys being related to humans, Emboar, Delphox, Incineroar, and Cinderace are undoubtedly anthromorphic versions of animals that are typically quadrupeds. Somewhat of a DiscreditedMeme due to Skeledirge being a quadruped that evolves from bipeds, although it did take nine generations.[[/labelnote]]
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* YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 of Mewtwo's attack!]][[labelnote:Explanation]] Mewtwo is an {{Expy}} of Giygas (he looks like Giygas's original form, as it was seen in VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings, is an extremely powerful psychic, and he's widely considered to be Pokémon's UltimateLifeForm). The final battle against Giygas is infamous for being the TropeNamer of YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm.[[/labelnote]]
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Think it's safe to say Hatterene has joined the group by now


** The Pokéwaifu duo [[labelnote:Explanation]]Lopunny — another CuteMonsterGirl-like creature that resembles a furry PlayboyBunny with [[HartmanHips wide hips]] — is the only other 'mon that rivals Gardevoir in terms of the sheer amount of attention it attracted thanks to its design, leading to a lot of fanart depicting the two together.[[/labelnote]]

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** The Pokéwaifu duo trio [[labelnote:Explanation]]Lopunny and Hatterene another two other CuteMonsterGirl-like creature creatures that resembles resemble, respectively, a furry PlayboyBunny with [[HartmanHips wide hips]] and a small [[TheGreys Grey alien]]-like creature with long hair forming the shape of a stereotypical "witch hat" and curvaceous body is are the only other 'mon 'mons that rivals rival Gardevoir in terms of the sheer amount of attention it attracted they attract thanks to its design, their designs, leading to a lot of fanart depicting the two three together.[[/labelnote]]
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* [[CriticalResearchFailure Bulbasaur is a Water-type Pokémon.]][[labelnote:Explanation]]In an interview on a certain Philippine TV magazine show, a certain Pokémon fan happened to mention that Bulbasaur, a ''Grass/Poison-type'', is a Water-type. Suffice to say, the Internet ''exploded'' on this.[[/labelnote]]
** Grass-types Pidgey and Rattata. [[labelnote:Explanation]]An even worse CriticalResearchFailure, courtesy of a very well-known newscaster in the Philippines on ''her own'' magazine show.[[/labelnote]]

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* [[CriticalResearchFailure Bulbasaur is a Water-type Pokémon.]][[labelnote:Explanation]]In [[labelnote:Explanation]]In an interview on a certain Philippine TV magazine show, a certain Pokémon fan happened to mention that Bulbasaur, a ''Grass/Poison-type'', is a Water-type. Suffice to say, the Internet ''exploded'' on this.[[/labelnote]]
** Grass-types Pidgey and Rattata. [[labelnote:Explanation]]An even worse CriticalResearchFailure, error, courtesy of a very well-known newscaster in the Philippines on ''her own'' magazine show.[[/labelnote]]

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