Pokémon is one of those video games that most people have heard of if not played. It's been around for a long time now but its popularity and its dedicated fanbase have not diminished. Nintendo still released new games regularly and while the characters and styles have changed some over time, that doesn't stop gamers from playing and enjoying them. It is a game that is just so easy to love. The characters (and Pokemon) are adorable, and the games are wholesome, easy to play and fun for everyone.

Of course, as with anything, there are many memes made about Pokémon. Memes about the games, the franchise and developers, the characters, and the lore. Sometimes they are critical, sometimes just for silly fun. Reddit's /r/PokémonMemes has all of the best and most relevant Pokémon memes out there, originally created by users from all around the web. Here are 23 memes every gamer can get behind today.