Species Collectors - What is your origin story?

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What is your favorite Pokémon and why?

Copy and paste from a similar 2021 thread: Back in the early 2000s I used to participate in the official Nintendo “Nsider” forums with the exact username I use today. It was giant with sub forums for each IP. I was originally browsed the Animal Crossing boards, a bit of the Smash bros, the off-topic “Power On” etc. Eventually I stuck almost exclusively with the Pokemon board and was relatively active there. Back then my #1 Pokemon was Wingull, and Flying type was (and still is) my favourite. I…