Pokémon Sword and Shield UK parodies emerged immediately after the announcement of the Galar region, which was heavily inspired by the United Kingdom. Fans quickly latched onto the British setting, reimagining the protagonists—specifically the female trainer, often dubbed 'Scottish Trainer' or Gloria—as having thick regional accents and using aggressive UK slang. These memes typically involve the trainers discussing mundane British life, engaging in 'chav' culture, or shouting in unintelligible Scottish dialect about their quest to become the champion. The trend highlighted the cultural contrast between the polite Pokémon world and the gritty, humorous stereotypes of British street and pub culture, turning the Galar region into a viral sensation before the game even launched.