I was born on March 4th 1997, and Pokémon was released on February 27, 1996. I pretty much grew up with Pokémon by watching the show and playing Pokémon video games. If you were born in the 90s, then I'm sure you grew up with it as well. Here are ten things you know if you are a hardcore Pokémon fan like myself.

You know you're a slightly obsessive Pokémon fan if:

1. You own at least one Pokémon plush or toy.

2. You own tons of Pokémon guides and books.

3. You compare an animal or person to a Pokémon. (There is quite a resemblance between Nicki Minaj and Jynx.)

4. You have played Pokémon video games and battle other players through wireless connection.

5. You own Pokémon apparel, like clothes and hats.

6. You own countless of Pokémon cards and trade the ones you don't want for a legendary or specific Pokemon with other people.

7. You watched/owned Pokémon movies and TV series.

8. You play Pokémon Go even when you are driving around with your car. If you see a legendary or a cool Pokemon, you're more than likely to chase after it, without being aware of what dangers may await you.

9. You try to memorize/remember every single Pokémon that is out there.

10. And last but not least, you hate it when people keep saying you're too old to play Pokémon, because if you love something age shouldn't matter.

You could even be a fan by just simply loving Pokemon because of the shows and video games. That's why I wrote: you truly are a fan if you do those above 10 things because it is obvious you do love Pokémon. We grow up with certain characters and video games and most of us will forever be a fan of Pokémon until the day we die.