Something I loved about white blood cells as a kid was how similar to Pokémon they can be. They come in different types, can “evolve”, and even have special moves and abilities they use! Just for fun, here are the five major “species” of white blood cells, reimagined as Pokémon:
Neutrophils
Pokédex entry
The most numerous white blood cells, they are part of the body’s first response to infection. Their brutal phagocytic attacks on pathogens leave only pus in their wake. When cornered, they can regurgitate a trail of their own nucleic innards.
Type: Bug
Ability: Innards Out
Attacks:
First Impression
Explosion
Toxic
Bite
Lymphocytes
Pokédex entry
This cell species likes to hunt specific pathogens. The B cell form secretes antibodies specific to pathogen molecules (antigens) to tag them for destruction, and its evolution, Memory B cell, has been known to live for a human lifetime. The T cell supports other white blood cells, and can evolve into Helper, Cytotoxic, or Regulatory T cells.
Type: Poison/Psychic (T cells) and Fighting/Psychic (B cells)
Ability: Adaptability
Attacks:
Helping Hand
Poison Powder
Lock On
Mirror Coat
Monocytes
Pokédex entry
They have two branched evolutions: macrophages and dendritic cells. Macrophages clean up debris and pathogens, while dendritic cells aid in communication between white blood cells.
Type: Normal
Ability: Gluttony (macrophage), Telepathy (dendritic)
Attacks:
Stockpile
Swallow
Spit Up
Present
Eosinophils
Pokédex entry
They prey on large parasites that have invaded the human body. It is said that a pack of eosinophils working together can fell a worm hundreds of times their size.
Type: Dragon
Ability: Schooling
Attacks:
Dragon Rush
Beat Up
Attack Order
Assist
Basophils
Pokédex entry:
They have a strong dislike of any invaders. If a pathogen invades their territory, they will respond aggressively, causing an allergic reaction.
Type: Dark
Ability: Dark Aura
Attacks:
Foul Play
Outrage
Petal Dance
Swagger