Summary

  • Pokemon Go's Holiday Part 1 collection event references Chappell Roan and Batman and Robin.
  • There are two challenges, Hot to Go and Ice to Meet You, all about Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.

Pokemon Go's end of year event references two gay icons, Chappell Roan and Mr Freeze (specifically the Batman and Robin version).

Under the research tab in the Holiday Part 1 collection, you can find two challenges: Hot to Go — ie Chappell Roan's most iconic song — and Ice to Meet You. If you haven't seen the incredibly camp, despised '90s Batman film, this is a nod to one of Mr Freeze's many, many puns, performed by Arnold Schwarzenegger of all people.

What killed the Aerodactyl? The Ice Age!

As you can guess from the names of each challenge, they're all about collecting Fire and Ice-type 'mons. Chappell Roan and Mr Freeze is a bit of a random pair up, but hey, it works.

At the time of writing, you have just shy of five days to complete these challenges, earning yourself the Elite Collector medal and, I'm sure, making Chappell proud.

One Pokemon Fan Even Designed A Chappell Roan Card

I had a dig around to see if Chappell Roan has ever talked about her favourite Pokemon, ended up on a weird Regirock TikTok rabbit hole, and ultimately never got my answer.

But one fan did create a Roan-themed Pokemon card, pairing her with Miltank.

It's a gorgeous card, but not everyone is convinced that Roan would pick the cow 'mon. Other suggestions include Jynx, Togepi, and Chansey, but I'm definitely in the Dhelmise camp after her SNL appearance. Just look at this side-by-side.

In our Best Celebrity Pokemon Companions list, we paired Roan up with Rapidash, another great choice.

As for Mr Freeze's favourite Pokemon... well, I'm not sure. But I imagine that he's fond of Mt. Freeze in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, so maybe he's an Articuno fan. I can at least say with certainty that he'd hate Zubat and Golbat, and their equivalent in-universe Golbatman who lives in his Golbatcave.

Pokémon GO Like Follow Followed Augmented Reality RPG Systems Released July 6, 2016 ESRB e Developer(s) Niantic Publisher(s) Niantic Engine Unity 7 Images Close
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Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.

COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.

EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.

CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.

SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.

Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.

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