NPR Staff Shares Their Favorite Pokémon Memories on Pokémon Day

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Fans around the world are celebrating Pokémon Day, commemorating their favorite Pocket Monsters and sharing memories of the games.

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Members of NPR shared their favorite Pokémon and what they mean to them, including Pidgeot, the original set of Pokémon cards, and Totodile.

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Acting Supervisor of Audience Engagement, Matt Adams, revealed his love for Pokémon Snap, where players take pictures of Pokémon instead of catching them.

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Adams studied photojournalism in college and admits that Professor Oak's photo critiques were the toughest he ever faced.

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Software Engineer River Williamson's favorite Pokémon is Mimikyu, and his lucky first one will always hold a special place in his heart.

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Williamson encountered his first shiny Pokémon, a 5-star Mimikyu, while joining random Dynamax Raid battles.

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The author of the article shared their memory of receiving a Game Boy Color with Pokémon Blue and their love for Charizard.

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NPR staff expressed their fondness for various aspects of the franchise, including the mobile game, Pokémon GO, and the card game.

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Pokémon Day is a special occasion for fans to celebrate and reminisce about the beloved franchise and the creatures that captured their hearts.

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Pokémon has had a lasting impact on fans of all ages, bringing people together and inspiring creativity and imagination.

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