Draft:Breloom
| Breloom | |
|---|---|
| Pokémon character | |
| First appearance | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Pokémon |
| Type | Grass and Fighting |
Breloom, known in Japan as Kinogassa (Japanese: キノガッサ), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It first appeared in the video games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Conception and development
[edit]Design
[edit]Appearances
[edit]In popular culture
[edit]Preceding the killing of Brian Thompson in December 2024, suspect Luigi Mangione prominently used Breloom in his branding on social media.[1] He additionally posted a photo of Breloom Pokémon card.[2] Its Pokédex number of 286 led the Pokémon to become associated with conspiracy theories surrounding the number, such as connections to the Bible verse Proverbs 28:6 and the medical insurance company denial code 286.[3] Furthermore, he had 286 posts on his X account at the time of his arrest and allegedly travelled 286 miles to the McDonald's location he was discovered at.[4] David Covucci of the Daily Dot compared the theory's prevalence to QAnon, while various social media users compared to the Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud.[5] On Pokémon's official store, Breloom's plush has been sold out since 2023, but was initially believed to be an effect of the association to Mangione.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Das, Abhipsito (December 10, 2024). "Luigi Mangione's X banner has a Pokemon twist". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Rahman, Billal (December 10, 2024). "Luigi Mangione May Have Left Subtle Clue With Pokémon Pic". Newsweek. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ TOI World Desk (December 10, 2024). "What is the Luigi Mangione '286 Conspiracy Theory'?". Times of India. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Osullivan, Kyle (December 10, 2024). "Luigi Mangione '286 riddle' exposed as denial code, Pokémon and Bible 'point to murder'". The Express. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Covucci, David (December 10, 2024). "Luigi Mangione's Pokémon preference spawns QAnon-level freak out over 'hidden' Bible quote". The Daily Dot. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Coulson, Josh (December 10, 2024). "No, Luigi Mangione's Arrest Has Not Caused A Spike In Breloom Pokemon Plush Sales". The Gamer. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Breloom at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon wiki
- Breloom on Pokemon.com
