A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.Ĭharizard is an orange draconic Pokémon who has a fiery temper. Pokedex says: Its actual appearance is unknown. Mimikyu is described as a Pokémon who felt so lonely that it decided to wear a rag in order to look like Pikachu, everyone’s favorite Pokémon. Mimikyu caused quite a stir for its peculiar looks and sad backstory when it was originally announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon in 2016. Pokedex says: By catching the aura emanating from others, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.
It is considered to be prideful and loyal to its trainer. Lucario is a bipedal, wolf-like Pokémon with blue, cream, and black fur. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two. Pokedex says: Greninja creates throwing stars out of compressed water. It has the ability to take on an appearance resembling its trainer. Greninja is the final evolution of Pokémon X and Y water-type starter Froakie. Here are the top 10 favorite Pokémon of the year. Instead, the most popular Pokémon voted by fans was Greninja, a frog-like Pokémon who moves with a ninja’s grace. JST on February 27 via Pokémon Day livestream.Ĭasual fans might be surprised to find that Pikachu was not the winner, nor did he make it to the top 10. The polls allowed fans to pick their favorite Pokémon once a day until February 14, and the results were announced at 11 P.M. The Pokémon Company and Pokémon fans celebrated Pokémon Day on Thursday, February 27, marking the 24th anniversary of the first game - Pokémon Red and Green - in Japan.Įarlier in February, The Pokémon Company announced that it would hold a vote to determine the Pokémon of the Year.