‘Every Pokémon is someone’s favorite’ theory yields shocking results

If you’re a Pokémon fan, possibly you’ve heard the refrain that every monster is someone’s favorite. Typically, the phrase is pulled out whenever someone says something mean about a Pokémon they don’t like, or when a new design is met with criticism. Still, with over 1,000 monsters in the compendium as of 2025, you’ve got to wonder: is it actually true? One intrepid Pokémon fan was determined to find out the answer to this question.