Pokémon Fan Site Draws 55,000 Declarations for All 1,025 Creatures in 1 Day

3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · May 18

More than 55,000 notes were posted within a day of launch to “Every Pokémon is someone’s favorite,” giving all 1,025 Pokémon at least one public fan declaration.
The site lets users pick a Pokémon, add a short message, browse popularity stats, or surface random entries, turning obscure favorites as well as marquee characters into a searchable index of affection.
Gengar led the rankings with 725 declarations, ahead of Mimikyu, Bulbasaur, Absol and Arcanine, while Pikachu did not crack the top 10.
At the other end, 22 Pokémon had only two declarations, and many of the least-supported entries came from newer games, suggesting players have had less time to form attachments.

Gengar is the new fan favorite, so why is the iconic mascot Pikachu not even in the top ten?

What do fans' personal notes reveal about our deep emotional connections to seemingly 'unloved' fictional creatures?

Could this website's data influence which Pokémon get featured in future games and merchandise?