: A self-proclaimed lifelong fan, Sheeran has played Pokémon since primary school and even has a tattoo of Squirtle , his favorite Pokémon.

: It contains various nods to the franchise, including a car accident saved by Snorlax and an epic animated battle between Mew and Mewtwo .

: The video includes classic first-generation Pokémon such as Pikachu , Charmander , Squirtle , Bulbasaur , and Snorlax .