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The funniest British Pokémon memes inspired by the Galar region in Sword and Shield...
2019 is really delivering on the meme front. It's only February and we've already been blessed with some of the funniest viral moments of all time. Over the course of the past two months alone, Kylie Jenner and the world record egg have launched a thousand memes, everyone has choked Sasuke and Shaggy from Scooby Doo has been transformed into an all-powerful overlord. It's been a wild few weeks.
However, the internet never sleeps and now Pokémon has inspired another iconic meme. Yesterday the video gaming series unveiled the trailer for its new Sword and Shield series for Nintendo Switch and it looks magnificent. Fans were immediately obsessed with the new starter Pokémon (Sobble, Scorbunny, Grookey) and region (Galar). Not only that but Galar looks so familiar it's spawned a meme.
Yes. The internet was quick to clock that Pokémon's new Galar region is inspired by the UK. From the country side aesthetic and urban landscapes to the character clothing and imitations of historic landmarks, it's very clear that Pokémon Sword and Shield has used Great Britain as inspiration for Galar. Naturally fans are now making British Pokémon memes and they are hilarious.
With that in mind, we've gathered just a few of the best British Pokémon memes all in one place.
"oi slag u wanna 'ave a pokemon fight?"
— Called Turn-A Pun ma'am (@PunishedHag) February 27, 2019
"is the pope cath'lick u cheeky tart" pic.twitter.com/3hQlRt8HZS
Ffsssss.
Why dae folk ask pokeman stupid shite lit "Ur getting strong arent ye?" As if the wee cunts gony be like aye Moira yer spot on am oan the expay shaer pic.twitter.com/7MKVvChZhC
— Watch Precure 🐻 (@puritikuma) February 27, 2019
Scottish Twitter is the best Twitter.
Just got 30 Pokéballs at the mart n that guy asked 'do ye want a bag'. Obviously a do ya fucking reprobate am no a fucking octillery pic.twitter.com/6hgzDPhAtC
— Hanyuu / Jenn 👽💮 (@CaptainHanyuu) February 27, 2019
I feel at home.
"oh shit on a tart I've forgotten me fuckin pokeballs in me bedroom for fecks sake" #pokemonswordshield #PokemonDirect pic.twitter.com/Ah23AU6b2O
— Firlow 🏳️🌈✨ @ free summon roy gang (@Firlows) February 27, 2019
Don't you just hate it when that happens?
Pokemon Sword/Shield felt a little too British to me to be honest. pic.twitter.com/g8LxfYvw0Q
— Naphtalene (@Naphta1ene) February 27, 2019
Someone give this person an award.
heard the news the new pokemon games are set in the UK but wow can't believe it's true pic.twitter.com/9PqHbp4tHV
— Callum O'Dwyer (@callumjodwyer) February 27, 2019
It's not British without Greggs.
Greggs is cool and all, but what about a cheeky nandos? #PokemonDirect pic.twitter.com/P49CuUFm2P
— Dan (@Chunky_Oatmeal) February 27, 2019
Now that's what I call Britain.
Cerne Abbas Giant type thing in Pokémon Sword and Shield basically confirms the UK based region. Yes that’s a real thing in Dorset Uk. Yes...that’s a penis. pic.twitter.com/BQhIJWhI5b
— Son of a Glitch (@AStartShow) February 27, 2019
This is actually legit.
OMG NEW POKÉMON LOOKS SO GOOD pic.twitter.com/uAzoHJubGQ
— ᴇᴍɪʟʏ / ᴛᴇʀʀᴀ (@revelyh) February 27, 2019
People may not know that actual Pokémon training genuinely exists in the UK.
They did their research pic.twitter.com/Zr2LKM76Sa
— Jon Cartwright (@JonComms) February 27, 2019
If you didn't wear you tie like that short at school, are you even British?
Oh, some new pokemon have leaked pic.twitter.com/jmofdLr4Jh
— Mitsu (@MitsuShow) February 27, 2019
Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopping, spectacular...
A wild Galarian Mightyena appeared! pic.twitter.com/3q8B2csFBq
— ellis (@abcdellis_) February 27, 2019
I'm crying.
pokémon uk game looks sweet! pic.twitter.com/38yyqUdrsY
— tweets by cian™ (@CianOMahony) February 27, 2019
Essential details.
Wow, bold move of Nintendo to have the new Pokémon games set in a region inspired by the UK pic.twitter.com/vM3NGV4rLO
— James Whitbrook (@Jwhitbrook) February 27, 2019
This cuts deep.
"Welcome to the Galar region, where only you can stop the nefarious Team Leave from carrying out their chaotic Galaxit plan" pic.twitter.com/o8qwIjh8ST
— Adam Moussa (@adamjmoussa) February 27, 2019
Galaxit plan is killing us.
Gamefreak making the Galar region pic.twitter.com/Oa3xjTyYLT
— mark the unremarkable (@markimusbrutus) February 27, 2019
...we need to log off.