Stunfisk
This unique Pokémon helped Park Se-jun win the 2014 Masters Division at the Pokemon World Championships.
Pachirisu
Dragon Ascent
Rayquaza
This N64 game involved using a microphone to command around a Pokémon in a home.
Hey You, Pikachu
This item originally boosted Latias’ and Latios’ Special Attack and Special Defense, but its effect was changed in Generation VII.
Soul Dew
Hidden Village
Kanto
Ursaluna, Magearna, Cresselia, Kingambit all appeared in this popular meme about a certain competitive team playstyle.
“Can you survive 5 Turns in Trick Room”
Geomancy
Xerneas
This Nintendo Switch remake comprised content of the first two Mystery Dungeon games.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
This item was introduced solely to placate Charizard fans in an attempt to make it not as unviable in the Stealth Rocks environment.
Heavy-Duty Boots
Avignon Town
Kalos
This is the non-Legendary Pokémon who has appeared in the most Generations’ worth of OU.
Tyranitar
Psycho Boost
Deoxys
This game was eventually replaced by Pokémon Trading Card Game Live in June 2023.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Primarily used for breeding, the Destiny Knot also has this effect in battle that is relatively unknown.
Reflects infatuation if holder becomes infatuated
Eindoak Town
Unova
This Pokémon was given lots of flack after being outed as homophobic towards Slowbro and Exeggutor.
Ferrothorn
Relic Song
Meloetta
This journey to the Ransei region features tactical RPG gameplay and “links” with Pokémon
Pokémon Conquest
With the introduction of the Fairy type in Generation VI, this item was introduced to complete Arceus’ set of plates back to the full 18.
Pixie Plate
Pokemon Paradise Resort
Alola
These two Pokémon became somewhat popular as a meme after appearing in this damage calculation: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Beads of Ruin Tera Fire _________ Helping Hand Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD _______ in Sun: 838-986 (117.3 - 138%) -- guaranteed OHKO (both Pokémon names)
Chi-Yu, Blissey
Shelter
Goomy/Hisuian Goodra/Hisuian Goomy Family
This 3DS tie-in game with another franchise was a game that I tried my hand at before learning I was terrible at its primary focus
Pokémon Art Academy
Introduced in Black and White, this item makes the holder vulnerable to attacks they would otherwise not be affected by.
Ring Target
LaRousse City
Hoenn