The phrase comes from Russian internet slang where calling unfamiliar people or characters Pokemon is a playful way to say they look strange and hard to identify. Borrowed from the long running Pokemon franchise, the comparison spread through Russian speaking meme pages, chats and short video edits rather than from one confirmed scene. Its short length and clear questioning intonation made it easy to reuse as a soundboard clip, and it remains popular for reaction moments where something appears so odd that a normal comment would feel too flat.
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Russian voice clip saying eto chto za pokemony, meaning what are these Pokemon, used as a confused reaction sound effect for strange or unexpected moments.
A short Russian voice clip asks eto chto za pokemony, literally what kind of Pokemon are these, in a bewildered and slightly amused tone. The phrasing treats whatever just appeared as unknown creatures that make no sense, which is why the delivery lands as instant confusion. It is not a serious question about Pokemon at all, but a reaction to odd outfits, strange behaviour, messy group photos or anything that looks out of place, turning bewilderment into a quick joke that Russian speaking viewers recognise immediately.
