tbf that's pretty far fetched

there's literally a fucking ice-cream cone pokemon

But are Gyarados edible too? I feel Pokémon terribly neglects the nutritional aspect in the show.

Tbf, all of these things are on menus outside of north America (assuming that's what NA means ofc) including the cats and dogs.

Not for the fainthearted; but googling china dog festival should put any discussion otherwise to rest (TW: dead dogs).

Interestingly enough; the areas where you see dog and cat consumption aren't just found in areas of complete poverty. The meat tends to be consumed either as a necessity (as you alluded to) or a delicacy; it's never really a standard dish.

The more I think about it though; the less I'm surprised that billionaires would eat our pets and consider it a delicacy.