MYTHICAL
This Gen 1 Pokemon is based on the Loch-Ness Monster
Lapras
For VGC Pros, these two hidden stats in Pokémon can influence how strong a Pokémon becomes in specific areas like Attack and Speed
IVs (Individual Values) and EVs (Effort Values)
In the anime, May and Max are the children of this Petalbug City Gym Leader
Norman
In the Pokémon anime, Ash tearfully releases this Bug/Flying type so it can join a pink counterpart during its species' migration.
Butterfree
The largest distance you would have to walk to hatch an egg
10 km
This Legendary Pokemon is based off of a Phoenix
Ho-Oh
This popular YouTuber and VGC player coined the phrase "World Champ Difference"
WolfeyVGC or Wolfe Glick
This aspiring Pokémon Coordinator from Sinnoh competes in contests with her beloved partner, Piplup.
Dawn
This Water-type from the Unova region wields shell blades and is the evolved form of a starter Pokémon.
Dewott
Players can do what to Shadow Pokémon obtained from Team GO Rocket Grunts
DAILY DOUBLE!
YOU COULD DOUBLE YOUR POINTS!
Abomasnow
VGC's meta was rocked when this generational gimmick allowed you to alter your Pokemon's type effectiveness during a battle
Terastiliztion
Ash's friends Cilan, Brock, Iris, Clemont, and Misty all have this in common with each other
They're all gym leaders or soon-to-be gym leaders!
"This Fairy-type Pokémon is often seen holding a flower, famously known for its, " it's been 3,000 years..." Pokémon meme
Floette
Players can increase their friendship level with other Go! players, which unlocks bonuses for trading and battling. Those are Good Friend, Great Friend, Ultra Friend, and...
Best Friend
These three Legendaries are based on Golems in Jewish Folklore
The Regis
Se Ju Park surprised the VGC community after using this "Pikachu clone" to win the 2014 World Championships.
Pachirisu
This tech-savvy companion from the Alola region is also named after an ancient Greek tragedian
Sophocles
This Ghost/Fairy-type Paradox Pokémon is known for its elegant appearance and is found in the Great Crater of Paldea
Flutter mane
The base shiny encounter rate for most Pokémon is about 1 in...
450 or 500
This Pokemon created by the Aether Foundation is the closest thing to a Chimera
Type Null/Silvally
This VGC popular item used in battles increases a Pokémon's Speed but locks them into one move.
Choice Scarf
DAILY DOUBLE!
YOU COULD DOUBLE YOUR POINTS!
Tracey Sketchit from Pokemon Adventures in the Orange Islands and Chloe Cerise from Pokemon Journeys
This Ghost-type Pokémon zips its mouth to contain the cursed energy that gives it life, driven by vengeful spite.
Banette
Players can use Pokémon HOME to trade with friends, allowing them to obtain a Mystery Box that spawns this Mythical Pokémon
Meltan