Lechonk Memes Are Taking Over the InternetHome > Gaming > PokémonSource: Nintendo 10 Lechonk Memes to Tide You Over While Waiting for ' Pokémon Scarlet' and ' Violet' By Callie (Carlos) CadornigaJun. 2 2022, Published 2:43 p.m. ET Pokémon trainers are already super excited for the upcoming releases of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The brand-new mainline games are coming to the Nintendo Switch and will introduce an entirely new region full of new species of Pokémon. Players will be able to travel a vast open world on their adventures and add new creatures to their collection. Of course, there are your new starters like Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly. But fellow newcomer Lechonk has already stolen our hearts.Article continues below advertisementSource: Twitter/@Pokemon The second trailer came with the reveal of several new Pokémon. Aside from other species and the legendaries, there's also Lechonk. This normal-type hog Pokémon is known for its keen nose for sniffing out food as well as its surprising muscular build. This little critter has taken the internet by storm, which is saying a lot considering that this new trailer also revealed Koraidon and Miraidon. Naturally, there are plenty of memes to celebrate Lechonk's introduction. Here are some of our faves.Article continues below advertisement ' Wind Waker' flashbacks This is all I could think of when I saw Lechonk ?#Pokemon #PokemonScarletViolet pic.twitter.com/ctHLx4XjaY— Lollitree (@lollitree_art) June 1, 2022 This adorable crossover art between Lechonk and Toon Link hearkens back to the days of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. In that game, Link was able to pick up pigs and hoist them over his head. We'd be way more careful handling Lechonk if we were in Toon Link's shoes.Article continues below advertisement You just got Lechonked You just got Lechonked retweet to Lechonk a friend pic.twitter.com/hXh5p2bC30— Bunni 》》@ NAYEON SOLO (@bunniibuki) June 1, 2022 Anyone who reads this has just been Lechonked and is obligated to Lechonk another person. Nothing bad will happen if you don't, but it's important for you to know that you are now Lechonked.Article continues below advertisement Do not change Lechonk' s name Lechonk is the only Pokemon you are legally not allowed to nickname pic.twitter.com/vvP03YCrtb— Patterrz (@Patterrz) June 1, 2022 Trainers can nickname their Pokémon anything they want. But come on, who would want to change a name as adorable as Lechonk?Article continues below advertisement Lechonk' s balancing act when im trying to catch a lechonk but that mf catches my pokeball and does this with it: pic.twitter.com/qWh8xMwYYz— CAPTAIN D.P. CAPTAIN OF THE SPACE SAILORS (@drizzlingprince) June 1, 2022 Lechonk cannot be contained by Pokéballs. It must roam free.Article continues below advertisement New best friend I had to. I'm sorry. #PokemonScarletViolet #Lechonk pic.twitter.com/zdCh9L1B5o— Ariana Taller: Story Artist Looking for Work! (@RedHotHead_) June 1, 2022 This classic meme format ends the era of Wooloo and ushers in a new age of Lechonk.Article continues below advertisement Spherical he's called LechonkLE CHONK pic.twitter.com/4o8YEk7ik4— Jugg (@TheofficialJugg) June 1, 2022 Lechonk isn't even fat! He's muscular! MUSCULAR!Article continues below advertisement A Filipino delicacy Was Lechonk named after Lechon? ?#PokemonScarletViolet pic.twitter.com/EWcKhwqv0P— Kelosaurus (@kelosaurusTTV) June 1, 2022 In Pacific Islander cultures like the Philippines, there's a fried pork dish called "lechon." Those of us in the community have certainly made the connection between one of our favorite meals and everyone's new favorite Pokémon.Article continues below advertisement Rosa Diaz gets it lechonk my beloved. pic.twitter.com/3Q2zMkOPHe— Graham (@queelez) June 1, 2022 If anyone recognizes our immediate love for an adorable new creature in our lives it's Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) from Brooklyn Nine-Nine.Article continues below advertisement Love transcends franchises HELLO LECHONK I LOVE YOU— Among Us (@AmongUsGame) June 1, 2022 Not really much of a meme, but the official Among Us Twitter took some time to express how much they also love Lechonk. Nothing sus about that in the slightest.Article continues below advertisement An accurate Lechonk survey *breaks down your door* have you heard about lechonk pic.twitter.com/Rs71Fk2IGU— 蟹哥 (@icsmszd) June 1, 2022 No matter what your beliefs are, we can all agree on one thing. And that is Lechonk. 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