As for the memes it has given birth to, if anything, it would be weird if it didn't generate any traction, given its unprecedented popularity. The show began in 1997, well over two decades ago ...

The reactions to this meme came mostly from other frustrated Pokemon GO players who had also experienced an overwhelming influx of Burmy. Check out the current Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can ...

The attached meme humorously highlighted this outlier status, pointing out how no other Pokemon in the same rarity category can take up a spot on gym defense — only the Melmetal line.