The 'Zekrom Kick' meme stems from fan-made animations and modifications within the Pokémon community, specifically highlighting the sheer, unexpected brutality of the Dragon/Electric-type legendary. Unlike its official moveset which focuses on lightning and physical strikes like Bolt Strike, the internet reimagined Zekrom as a martial arts master delivering a swift, screen-shaking kick. It gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter and YouTube as a reaction video, often paired with high-energy fighting game sound effects or used to 'punish' bad takes and cringe-worthy posts. The meme's popularity lies in the contrast between the stoic, majestic nature of a legendary Pokémon and the comical, aggressive animation of a physical dropkick.