Snom first appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield as a small, translucent grub-like creature that captured the internet's heart almost instantly. Its design, featuring a spiked icy back and a face that resembles a tiny bean, turned it into a viral sensation before the games even launched. The meme primarily revolves around the purity and preciousness of Snom, with fans creating content centered on the theme of protecting him at all costs. Because Snom is arguably one of the most helpless yet adorable creatures in the Pokémon universe, it has become the gold standard for 'smol' energy in gaming culture, often used to represent anything that is too wholesome for this world.