Can Pokémon REALLY Fit in a Pocket?

In this first entry of 'Is it all lies' we're taking on the Pokémon series and breaking down it's name to it's least helpful and most literal interpretation, to decide if those pesky game developers have played us for fools once again. So let's find out of these Pokemon really do fit in a pocket, before Game Freak make it even more difficult to do with more DLC like the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra!
Backseat Game Development is a channel that harnesses the power of someone with no experience in game development to meddle with the work of actual industry professionals. Using weird science and general incompetence we'll improve, predict and analyse some of the gaming industry's most beloved franchises. Follow me on twitter for more fun @backseatgamedev

[@BackseatYT]

What would you like me to investigate next in this series? Do the Tomb Raider games really raid many tombs? How much is Nathan Drake REALLY in Uncharted territory? Submit some below and they might just be a future video. Saves me having to think!

[@jacknelson5967]

I’ve got the dumbest one yet: How many calories has Mario burned by running back and forth in all his video games? (Excluding Mario makes of course.)

[@kestrel7493]

Is totally accurate battle simulator actually accurate?

[@FarekWad]

Love your editing style and how you give over information! The randomness of the topic reminds me of Polygon's "Unraveled" with Brian Gilberg. He has his own personal channel, it would really cool if you guys did a colab together

[@LeafarBlade]

Honestly, I think it would been fun if you do something related to Danganronpa. But I dont have any ideas... Nice and fun video, as always! ;)

[@WeWontGoAlone]

How many of the Karts in MK8D could actually be used as a regulation, competitive go-kart?

[@Lampent12]

I don't know why, but I got a kick out of imagining a Porygon being carried in a USB stick.

[@taizomichael7294]

Backseat: "We're not talking about if they can fit in a pokeball, a device that compacts them into a smaller space..." Also Backseat:

[@paintingstarss]

Porygon, I choose you! **throws a usb drive on the ground**

[@sinful9347]

Porygon is just the NFT Pokémon

[@Thesmallpieceofpasta]

That’s the only way to save it in your Pokédex bc poke balls don’t work duh😑

[@GabrielAidley]

Next wall of lies video: "How many Super Mario characters are ACTUALLY brothers?" Great video btw

[@BackseatYT]

And the DNA tests say.... YOU ARE NOT BROTHERS

[@Hyperdal]

Haha

[@Sonicxmariifan236]

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[@6Paths5Rings]

Clefable should be able to fit as it learns Minimize

[@BackseatYT]

Very interesting idea! I didn’t even consider moves.

[@richardgibson8403]

Backseat DO IT AGAIN

[@TaleOfTheToaster]

Stunning content, thoroughly engaging from start to finish. The graphics were particularly impressive and I hope you can reuse them all to save yourself a headache! I think I could watch you cover just about anything, so I’m very excited for the next adventure. I shall aim to not put any poisonous ghosts in my pocket until then.

[@BackseatYT]

I’m glad to be doing my part in raising awareness against pocketing poisonous ghosts.

[@PizzaDeliveryService]

Ayy, this was a super fun and polished video! I wonder if that "WALL OF LIES" is gonna get filled out as more videos are made, eh? I hope the view count of the "Smash Math" videos helps propel your popularity, this is some good stuff!

[@BackseatYT]

That wall is absolutely going to get filled out more as we go!

[@PizzaDeliveryService]

Heck yeah!

[@pasty609]

This is the first time a video has actually called me out on what I was about to comment. Dammit

[@kestrel7493]

The quality here still amazes me! Truly an underrated channel

[@VijoPlays]

"industry professionals" That's gotta be my favourite joke in the whole video hahaha

[@Romidamn]

Okay, yeah, the content is great, the jokes are on point and the editing is phenomenal, but what really makes me dance with joy is the fact that you use the metric system. I love you, man.

[@ezra6379]

Backseat game development: *makes a video about stuffing animals in pockets* PETA wants to know your location

[@BackseatYT]

Between this one and the animal crossing one they’re building a compelling case against me

[@andresgarcia3219]

I came to this channel for smash math, and this video is making me stay here, I thought yor channel was bigger, but, it wasn't, I hope you can reach a larger public

[@UltraPrimeHunter]

How much has combat evolved in halo?

[@DaphnaCzako]

"Another problem..solved with violence" oh okay xD

[@thepsyshyster]

This is so stupid. I love it. Your editing is super clean and pleasing to the eyes. Happy to see my Gen1 trifecta of Cubone, Farfetch'd, and Psyduck all make the cut!

[@albinodarkrai7014]

There’s no way this channel doesn’t blow up. The level of quality of each video is that of the best youtubers and the video topics are just a ton of fun. Can’t wait to see what success is in store for you!

[@fake9615]

I legit love this channel, you deserve more subs and attention for the amount of effort you put into jokes like this video.

[@christianjones4590]

wonderful editing and some good dry humor, you are wonderful man!

[@babo3324]

Another amazinly funny video! These must take a lot of time and effort to make but it really shows!

[@mattivansek1699]

I love these vids! It was hard waiting a month for this one but it was worth it! Keep it up, man!

[@kingvideogames]

With Pokémon Legends Arceus coming out and saying every Pokémon can shrink down to fit into your pocket, this greatly helps the Pokémon that are either too big and/or too heavy.

[@kloori]

you dont put mewtwo in the pocket, it puts you in the pocket

[@guzel9823]

Your videos are so polished, I love how you combine music and visuals.

[@Sparky88847]

Fantastic visuals and presentation! This 3 year old video that randomly blessed my recommendations is way more entertaining than I initially hoped 😂 "Ambiguity is where my BS thrives" is my new motto 11/10 Time to pocket some monsters!

[@Beegirl12345]

Hi, I’m moltres, I can turn into a bee, you don’t need to be my trainer, JUST LET ME IN THE POCKET!!!!!

[@meinyuz]

i just watched the animal crossing video and honestly your videos a so high quality and entertaining. I also got a laugh out of the dangan music at the end. definitely subscribed

[@eudstersgamersquad6738]

I’m actually really surprised that many were able to be carried in the pocket.

[@astroboi2621]

"Charmander easely passes the test" One word Fire.

[@endercraft66-mc19]

Nice subtitles

[@garnetblaze1393]

I really like how these videos aren't made to try and state facts but mostly to just laugh and crack a few jokes. Very nice

[@Canditan]

You said that Gengar has no ability to float, but in the games his default ability is Levitate, so that’s some decent evidence that he can, in fact, float.

[@Treesinthesummer]

and in the show it flies and floats

[@peachyymomo]

If you put charmander and charmelrob upside down they will burn your shirt

[@andreaflorecitas]

I need one on whether Kirby can really swallow all the Smash Bros. characters (I mean if, for example, Kirby can put Kirby in his mouth). I don't know if it will be possible

[@lifetake3103]

This man just said psyduck is safe. The thing gets a headache and then starts exhibiting psychic powers it doesn't control. very safe yes

[@lifetake3103]

Yo also the nidoran have toxic barbs that could stab you just like weedle could.

[@BackseatYT]

Nidoran and other Pokemon with barbs, but who are big enough that the head can be kept out of the pocket were fine. Problem with Weedle is it’s a wriggly little fella who would undoubtably accidentally get a trainer as it writhes around. Psyduck was an edge case but I decided to allow it, didn’t have time in the video to go over it. 🙂

[@spangle]

I am so two thirds outraged right now.

[@squamousproductions9776]

Why would I put Dragonite in my pocket when we could just have a walk together? And hold hands

[@creeperking6863]

I'm sorry but when I watch this all I can think about is Cosmo who is basically a black hole that weighs 2,000 lb and for some reason it passes all three categories

[@itsturniptime3699]

Don’t mind me, just walking with my small horde of Joltik

[@Belbasaur3]

12:02 "so with a little bit of kidnapping-"

[@whoskira]

Instead of researching the weight and size, you can go on Pokémon go and it will show you the weights and size ^^ ! I still love how you put this much effort into this though!

[@superace6]

Another great video man glad I waited

[@MrPika327]

This feels like a GAME THEORY

[@GunnarVance]

Yes, but what if I have comically large pockets?

[@pedinho6291]

How do you have only 12k subs, your video quality compares to KZbinrs with millions of subs.

[@josephfritz3179]

To avoid Mr. Mime's ambiguity with his magical powers, simply break all of his limbs! Fold them up nicely and you can take this show anywhere you go! Don't fret about Mr. Mime's safety, for he 100% deserves it.

[@dontoverthink4766]

imagine putting a magcargo in your pocket.

[@lotsandlotsofpossums2967]

Video; *repetitive math and logic questons that probobly took weeks to finish* My brain; "Danganronpa music danganronpa music danganronpa music-"

[@joko8395]

This man had a neuron activation after looking at joltik for too long

[@SpagEddie8113]

That comment about thinking you had millions of subs made me check your sub count and dang, it’s way too low for the great content you make

[@100cgi]

You are part of the internet. Every human on earth, device or not, is part of the internet. We can trust nobody. -KK & Mikey 2020

[@rayyaninspookymonth1630]

I was on the edge for the entire 😧

[@josiahbaumgartner7643]

Can you stop making the highest production quality gaming videos on the internet with only 12k subscribers please? It lowers my self worth considerably.

[@LuigiBot63]

I may have a gen 1 challenge idea...

[@gachabucket40]

Dude how do you not have like 500k subs yet?

[@BackseatYT]

Thank you!

[@gachabucket40]

@@BackseatYT No problem! I'm looking forward to your next video!

[@jkahl5596]

You could pocket the dangerous pokemon just not very long.

[@memperkasaya2078]

It’s not just danganronpa music, ITS ALSO PERSONA 3 MUSIC?! Definite subscribe. If that won’t make me subscribe I don’t know what will.

[@salurorottiers9305]

Doesnt gengar have the ability "levitate"? Wouldnt that confirm hime being able to fly?

[@cartervandersteen4873]

This is easily the best video game channel on the internet! 😂

[@Leo-nu7dw]

Bu- but- charmander has fire on its tail ??? I wouldnt put that in my pocket 🥲

[@pazamataz]

that huge pocket is basically a papoose... papoosemon.

[@taizomichael7294]

If pokemon can be stored in something that isn't a Gameboy or Pokeball, like a USB stick, and you can take them at different ages, like with the baby Kangaskhan, then every pokemon should be able to fit in the pocket in egg form.

[@aarontommasi]

If it isn’t 100% it’s 50%!!!

[@thequeenofstaplesmiles]

Part 0: 0:00 Part 1: 1:20 Part 2: 2:47 Part 3: 3:26 Part 4: 4:18 Part 5: 5:18 Part 6: 7:24 Part 7: 12:30 Part 8: 17:06

[@darkblade8968]

It's stated in pokemon legends that all pokemon can shrink and that's how pokeballs work so all pokemon can fit in your pocket

[@EBroxas72]

Okay so Porygon can turn into data which you just brought up which brings up a very important question. HOW MUCH DATA WOULD IT TAKE TO STORE A PORYGON?!?! Would it be in the megabytes? gigabytes? terabytes!?!? How much data would it take to store a conscious being?

[@lorddex1364]

What about solidity , some Pokémon could turn liquid to fit in a pocket , not to mention shapeshifters

[@skeleletonboi4533]

olay I haven't watched the video yet but I have a counterpoint. Every pokemon could fit in a pocket if you make the pocket large enough, and are loose enough with your definition of pocket edit: yoooo I didn't even think of the possibility of playing fast and loose with your definition of in!

[@ibisbill2335]

This guy needs 737383% more attention

[@BackseatYT]

Oh you

[@tropicalpig4014]

If you could dynamax a pocket then it could fit just about any Pokémon

[@pileofhazelnuts]

Thank god I can pocket my dratini. I donnt know what I would do if I couldn't put my dratini in my pocket.

[@SeanWheeler100]

Now I'm curious about how much of the current 898 Pokémon are pocketable.

[@DeathMuff1n]

I absolutely love your usage of Danganronpa music

[@jkahl5596]

Lets get test...advertisement plays

[@japhydoesminecraft6595]

Unless... Maybe the Pokéballs are actually extra dimensional!

[@secondsnerp]

My stomach is a pocket

[@squamousproductions9776]

Vore

[@mitchf6839]

Gengar has the ability levitate

[@javierguerrero7025]

To be fair he lost that ability in gen 7

[@joelwriter9583]

Might wanna remove bulbasaur from the pass since shrinking its bulb would effect its health

[@eggyt1153]

What test did Exeggcute fail?

[@HueyHueii]

I'm suprised that you only have 12k subscribers.

[@BackseatYT]

Meanwhile I’m surprised I DO have 12k subs.

[@YoungTheFish]

This channel is weird. I like it

[@BackseatYT]

Hell yeah!

[@hazeltree7738]

Would Charmander not set your pocket on fire? With the fire on its tail I mean

[@BackseatYT]

Put it in upside down

[@lukalux5511]

B-b-but pokeballs fit in the pockets

[@Retro_Skelo]

He already said he wasn't talking about them being in pokeballs

[@nullpoint3346]

The balls shrink.

[@taythree5549]

Ah yes Charmander with it's permanent on fire tail will go into a pocket without trainer repercussions as long as the fire is just outside beside the pants XD And you left our Misingo how dare Lol But grand video

[@glimmerstantroop46321]

Great, now do all of them

[@aperson-nn7by]

Maybe you should see how much money in gold coins you can actually collect in the original Mario Bros.

[@TOC630]

But in the movie he makes invisible wall to stop pikashu

[@spriteup382]

Yeah my boi dratini made it!

[@swift7842]

Sir this is a Wendy’s

[@wy9073]

my CHILDHOOD

[@oofabley5226]

Some can some cant i have a big backpack or pocket i can fit 3.5 ft in my backpack but 1 ft in pocket

[@zanegaming4478]

The only one I could think of is cosmos but he's to heavy

[@zanegaming4478]

Cosmoem*

[@tkorde8988]

Pog

[@aydinpiana5664]

Another amazing video

[@Denley_023]

Can you make more smash content of maybe dlc??

[@BackseatYT]

When it’s all out, I may do something with the complete list. Doubtful it’ll be another prediction video, something else probably.

[@drawingdoritu]

A roblox meme: Puts baby in pocket

[@Color_Splsh]

The editing too clean.

[@boaz6816]

Very nice

[@overlordcarticus4544]

This is SO entertaining.

[@Diggon]

Creamate the Pokémon