Wild Pokemon fans appear at San Diego Comic-Con 2016
Pokepride saw a resurgence at this year's SDCC thanks to the worldwide phenomenon that is Pokemon Go.
Ash Stormrider
Pokemon x Game of Thrones. Best. Crossover. Ever.
Cosplay by DLo Cosplay.
Pikachu, I choose you!
"Anthropomorphized Pikachu" was a popular choice at SDCC.
Ruin Maniac
A Ruin Maniac is a type of trainer from the Pokemon games, often dressed as explorers or archaeologists. Their appearance usually indicates that a rare Pokemon or event is nearby.
Pokémon Go trainer
She made her Pokemon Go trainer outfit pretty fast, given how recently the game came out.
"Pika pika!"
Ash Ketchum
Ash Ketchum is the main character of the Pokemon anime, which came out in 1997. It's currently the fifth longest-running animated series of all time.
Ashley Ketchum
Here come the trainers
In addition to specific characters from the Pokemon universe, there was a strong presence of generic trainers sporting costumes on a wide spectrum of complexity, from full-on cosplay to simple Pokemon-related apparel.
Ash and Misty
Another Pika-girl
A Char-ming trainer
This trainer is all about the fire, bringing Charmander and a Charizard hat along with him.
Pokémon Go players everywhere
Pokemon Go players were prevalent even outside SDCC, with trainers congregating at the numerous Pokestops and gyms in downtown San Diego.
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