Pokémon General Election's Winner Declared — And It Isn't Pikachu, Is This Fake?

Let me start off by saying I assure you that this is not fake and the honest truth. The Pokémon franchise's mascot monster was dethroned in the The Pokémon General Election 720. Pikachu might be the "face" of Pokémon but it apparently isn't players' favorite.

Our beloved yellow rodent didn't even place in the top 3 of the list. The final results were announced on Tuesday's episode of Oha Suta!and at a celebration broadcast live via Line Live on the same day.

Voting opened on April 15 and preliminary results initially placed Greninja at the lead, followed by Arceus and Mew and then Pikachu. Ballots were counted until the poll closed on May 9. The top 100 spots can be seen at the election's official website.

The top 36 results are:​

1. Greninja (Gekkōga)​
2. Arceus​
3. Mew​
4. Pikachu​
5. Sylveon (Nymphia)​
6. Genesect​
7. Rayquaza​
8. Zygarde (50% form shown)​
9. Charizard (Lizardon)​
10. Meloetta (Aria form shown)​
11. Mewtwo​
12. Eevee​
13. Jirachi​
14. Darkrai​
15. Lucario​
16. Diancie​
17. Hoopa​
18. Keldeo​
19. Victini​
20. Manaphy​

 

Now why are there so many Legendary Pokemon in the top 10? I kinda understand Mewtwo, Arceus and maybe even Rayquaza, but I didn't expect Meloetta to be there, not complaining there, it's my top favorite Pokemon in general, at least until Sun and Moon come out and then I'll update my favorites list