I’ve played Pokémon go consistently since 2016 and it’s really funny how many real people in my community that I’ve met through the game that I otherwise would not have interacted with at all
For example I have a long-standing (and heated) rivalry with a random old man in my area over control of the gym in the park across the street. This guy is famous for his Blissey (annoying because they’re tanky as hell) and without fail if I get knocked out I know there’s a 99% chance his Blissey is going to be waiting for me. When I knock him out I replace it with my Mr. Mime, which I know for a fact is his least favourite Pokémon of all time because he finds them creepy as hell
It’s a friendly rivalry, but also I hate his guts
I pulled a few extra Blissey cards from the Pokémon go tcg set, and next event day I’m going to give him one as a gift. In a sleeve. With a Mr. Mime card hidden behind it :)