In , the concept of "nicknames" exists in two distinct ways: the Trainer Name (your visible player identity) and the unofficial community nicknames given to the Pokémon themselves . While the game doesn't allow you to nickname individual Pokémon as you would in a main-series title, the community has developed a rich "story" of shorthand and humor around them. Community "Nicknames" for Pokémon

Refers to its overly muscular, "macho" aesthetic and aggressive gameplay.

Often used with a hint of fear or frustration due to the Legendary's high power level upon release. The Story of Trainer Nicknames

Highlighting its fragile nature and its ability to pick off enemies from across the screen.

A long-running community joke and typo-turned-meme that humanizes the mime.