#1
Yesterday, Ruby Rose revealed that she had created a custom Pokémon creature named after herself on Instagram. A taloned bird with a fiery pompadour, the Ruby Rose Pokémon certainly bears a passing resemblance to the DJ-turned-actress. But is this a cheeky nod to the zeitgeist or a peek behind the Hollywood curtain? There are over 700 known Pokémon and if Pokémon Go has taught us anything it's that they walk among us undetected all the time. Until now! Here, 12 celebrities who can no longer hide their true identity: actual probable Pokémon.
#2
Human Name: Zachary Quinto
Pokémon Name: Charmeleon
Is a Pokémon Because: Charmeleon has perfected the intense Blue Steel gaze and has bone structure to die for.
#3
Human Name: Sarah Jessica Parker
Pokémon Name: Delphox
Is a Pokémon Because: ARE YOU KIDDING ME, RIGHT NOW?!
But Actually: SJP is every Pokémon ever, tbh.
#4
Human Name: Tilda Swinton
Pokémon Name: Ninetales
Is a Pokémon Because: Being a glamorous fox Pokémon creature is the most Tilda Swinton thing in the world. She is not even keeping this a secret.
#5
Human Name: Colton Haynes
Pokémon Name: Bulbasaur
Is a Pokémon Because: This adorable Pokémon is a crowd favorite and for good reasonâۥlook at that face!
But Actually: He is also legit magical.
#6
Human Name: Bernie Sanders
Pokémon Name: Chesnaught
Is a Pokémon Because: This sturdy Pokemon is a huge advocate of a public option.
But Actually: This is legit actually Buzz Lightyear. Who are they trying to fool?
#7
Human Name: Gwen Stefani
Pokémon Name: Clefairy
Is a Pokémon Because: Hair goals.
#8
Human Name: n/a
Beyoncé Name: Beyoncé
Pokémon Name: Beyoncé
Is a Pokémon Because: Beyoncé can do whatever she wants.
Special Powers: Destroying all your faves. She's also really good at long division.
#9
Human Name: Old School Nick Jonas
Pokémon Name: Jigglypuff
Is a Pokémon Because: The crooner may have shaved his curly locks to throw us off his trail, but he's going to have to try harder than that to hide his Pokémon truth. Jigglypuff is known for its singing ability and its penchant for showing off its abs whenever possible.
More Like Jigglybuff, Amiright: *Wink*
#10
Human Name: John Cena
Pokémon Name: Machoke
Is a Pokémon Because: Built like a brick house but also pretty woke and surprisingly funny!
#11
Human Name: Shaun White
Pokémon Name: Pidgeot
Is a Pokémon Because: The frequently sky-high Olympian has a most stunning flame-colored mane that he's not afraid to show off. Maybe he's born with it, maybe it's Pokémon.
Further Evidence: I mean, he's been trying to tell us for years.
#12
Human Name: Bob the Drag Queen
Pokémon Name: Roserade
But Actually: It's totally possible that half of all Pokémon are drag queens. See also: Gothrita.
#13
Human Name: Zac Efron
Pokémon Name: Squirtle
Is a Pokémon Because: I mean, it's not like he doesn't sometimes look like the world's most attractive turtle. Plus, the frequently shirtless (::praise hands emoji::) Baywatch star is no stranger to water.
