I choose you Pikachu, and these hilarious ‘Pokémon’ memes!
Pika Pika! Over the years, Pikachu managed to last the test of time as one of the most influential cartoon & video game characters of the 90s, 2000s, and beyond. The Pokémon franchise exploded through the pop culture pipeline of countries around the globe, and Pikachu entered the global hivemind, where they live rent free.
When a character like Pikachu obtains worldwide recognition, they’re only one stop away from their ultimate form: the dank meme.
Pikachu is no different and has been appearing in meme formats, along with the rest of the Pokémon, for years with no sign of stopping. We’ve scoured Twitter for the best Pikachu & Pokémon memes to check out and remember why Pokémon had the world in the palm of their little hands when they arrived in it.
I made a thing 😮 #meme #pikachumeme #pokemonmeme #pokemon #pikachu pic.twitter.com/RGGBnp4I1R
— Maimaikittymeg (@MaiMaiKittyMeg) November 16, 2018
Surprised Pikachu
Surprised Pikachu is one of the hottest Pokémon memes out there right now, and it’s because of the format’s great versatility. Here’s one for anyone who’s quit a crappy job.
This Is 50% Of What Living with #anosmia is like. #pokemonmeme #pokemontrend #pokemon #trendingmeme #Girlwhocantsmell #AnosmiaBlog #Nosmie #nosenseofsmell #anosmiastinks #livingwithanosmia #anosmiaproblems #anosmic #cantsmellcrew #cantsmellanything #cantsmell #Trending pic.twitter.com/GyEOk158WN
— Girlwhocantsmell (@Girlwhocantsmel) November 17, 2018
Speaking of jobs, sometimes being in close quarters with your coworkers can make you a little too familiar with one other’s hygiene. Luckily many of us are still working from home . . . .
It had to be done #CNN #FoxNews #Pikachumeme pic.twitter.com/PwzVgPfBv7
— Lauren Rogan (@redheadgrace88) November 14, 2018
Here’s a cut from Twitter’s Pokémon memes that’ll remind users of the Trump years. They feel like they were just yesterday, or a few months ago, or was it ten years?
My life right now#Memes #PokemonLetsGo #PikaPika #Pikachumeme pic.twitter.com/Mhr2ch3twr
— That Philly Phan (@thatphilly_phan) November 14, 2018
Here’s a punny Pikachu meme, one of Twitter’s Pokémon memes for those who actually play the game; it’s all about evolving.
Comment your best Pokémon Pick-up Line or like your favorite!#Pokemon #PokemonCards #pokemonmeme #pokemonmemes #squirtle pic.twitter.com/fcv6XcM6Xd
— The Broke Nerd (@thebrokenerd) January 20, 2021
Squirtle memes
When it comes to cute Pokémon, Squirtle & Pikachu are at the top tier of adorableness. Introducing: Squirtle the Flirtle.
I honestly need to drink more 💧 when streaming. #pokemonmeme #squirtle #water #twitch #twitchaffiliate #pathtotwitchpartner #pathtopartner #youtubegaming #mixer #pathtomixerpartner #facebookgaming #lvup pic.twitter.com/qvy2jhw9PR
— Jared Meny (@Truegamer1994) April 18, 2020
This might be our favorite of Twitter’s Pokémon memes because it’s so relatable. We know we’re supposed to hydrate, so why can’t we finish a single damn water bottle?
Lol hope you like the meme I made 😁 #pokemon #pokemonmeme #pokememe #funny pic.twitter.com/I5BkaIu5hH
— Smokèmon weezy1337 (@PokemanzW) April 5, 2021
Card memes
OG Pokémon fans know the Pokémon franchise is all about the card game. Here’s a meme presenting the simplest, yet most frustrating Pokémon card game struggle.
😂😂😂😂 again broke me.#Pokemon #Pokememe #PokemonMeme pic.twitter.com/do4vMc1r2o
— Super Benji! (@SuperBenjiZero) July 6, 2020
Here’s a cut from Twitter’s Pokémon memes which gamers who’ve played Pokémon since the beginning will relate to; that was then, and this is now.
#pokemonpearl #pokemondiamond #charizard #gotham #batman #sunandmoon #pokemonsunandmoon #burningshadows #Pokemon #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemon25thanniversary #nintendo #ashketchum #kantoregion #kanto #pokemonsnap #gottacatchemall #McDonalds #pokemonmemes #pokemonmeme #memes pic.twitter.com/fzKRTvxBc2
— randy (@MartinezRandy89) March 31, 2021
Buying Pokémon cards on eBay was always a risk, but it was one all serious Pokémon fans were willing to take in the heyday of one of the 2000s’ biggest card games. Until you got your package, all you could do was track shipping and cross your fingers.
Champion's Path is all about the Charizard Pulls. Otherwise a very bland set. Who agrees?#PokemonTCG #pokemonswsh #swsh #tcg #pokemoncenter #pokemoncards #championspath #charizard #shinycharizard #charizardvmax #vmax #charizardhunt #meme #memes #pokemonmeme #funnypokemon pic.twitter.com/lTj1IOvuPz
— TCG Funhouse (@TcgFunhouse) November 22, 2020
Finally, real Pokémon heads will remember the importance of Charizard back in the days of collecting cards. Bonus points if Charizard was holographic. Without Charizard, your pack was looking pretty useless.