Draft:Breloom

Breloom
Pokémon character
First appearancePokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002)
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypeGrass 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

Design

Appearances

Preceding the killing of Brian Thompson in December 2024, suspect Luigi Mangione prominently used Breloom in his branding on social media. He additionally posted a photo of Breloom Pokémon card. 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. 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. 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. 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.

References

  1. ^ Das, Abhipsito (December 10, 2024). "Luigi Mangione's X banner has a Pokemon twist". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Rahman, Billal (December 10, 2024). "Luigi Mangione May Have Left Subtle Clue With Pokémon Pic". Newsweek. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. ^ TOI World Desk (December 10, 2024). "What is the Luigi Mangione '286 Conspiracy Theory'?". Times of India. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.