Melony debuted as the Ice-type Gym Leader of Circhester in Pokémon Sword and Shield, instantly capturing the internet's attention for her unique design and role as Gordie's mother. As one of the few Gym Leaders to have a canonical family dynamic explored in-game, she quickly became the face of 'cool mom' memes within the Pokémon community. Her popularity stems from the contrast between her freezing battle environment and her nurturing, albeit strict, personality. Memes featuring Melony often focus on her maternal authority, her status as a fan-favorite character, or puns involving her icy expertise, cementing her place as a staple of Galar-themed social media content.