My Pokemans. Let me show you them.
Well, it seems the rumors are true. Yesterday Joystiq reported that English-named Pokémon were big in Japan, being traded over the Nintendo WFC for rare or high level Japanese ones. I tested this theory last night by putting up my level 6 Buneary named "Your Mom". This morning what did I wake up to? A shiny new Chimchar. Being that I selected a Turtwig as my starting Pokémon, this is quite the boon. I put up a Magikarp named "Engrish" to see if I can get a Piplup. Cross your fingers (or just try it yourself!)
Apparently this is because the Japanese players cannot input English characters to name their Pokémon, so being a culture literally obsessed with the concept of novelty they snatch them up right quick. If you try this, post in the comments what you traded and what you got back! We'd love to know.
What say you?!