This is probably the reason why there are so many damn Pidgeys in 'Pokémon Go'

Yes, this makes sense.
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Max Knoblauch
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This is probably the reason why there are so many damn Pidgeys in 'Pokémon Go'
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Pokémon Go is a game that allows lifelong fans to occasionally catch their favorite fictional animals in between an absurd amount of Pidgeys, Rattatas and Zubats.

If you've ever wondered why a handful of common Pokémon show up so often in the game, this incredibly well-done CG video has the answer: carpet bombing.

Yes, large cargo planes simply drop thousands of the Pokémon from high altitudes all across the world. Gotta catch all of them that survive!

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Max Knoblauch

Max Knoblauch is the Assistant Humor Editor in the NYC office. He is a journalist, comedian and illustrator. More humor and art by Max can be found on his website.Follow him @MaxKnoblauch


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