COLORADO – Sunday is National Pokémon  Day and marks 26 years since Pokemon was introduced in 1996.

From tv shows, films, and video games, the incredible world of ‘Pocket Monsters’ is celebrated by fans worldwide, including in Colorado.

National Day Today, a media platform that tracks unique and exciting holidays, dug into some data to determine which Pokémon is the most beloved in Colorado.

The answer: Lucario.

The Fighting-/Steel-type Pokémon debuted in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Since then, Lucario has become a fan favorite and has been featured across the franchise.

Lucario (right) battles it out with Pikachu (left). (Graphic: Business Wire)

Here are the Top 10 Pokemons adored by Americans:

Here are some of the other top Pokemon chosen by other states

Pikachu – New York Gardevoir – Wyoming Charizard – Kentucky & Rhode Island Flygon – Connecticut Mimikyu – New Hampshire Oshawott – North Dakota Magnemite – Vermont Bulbasaur – South Dakota Arcanine – Arkansas & Idaho Gengar – Montana

For more Pokemon fun facts, check out the link here.