Pokémon’s Trick House is INSANE

[@cis22]

I really like the messed up doorway that you go to when you finish a puzzle. It implies that the Trick Master just does some very scrappy DIY job every single time he modifies his house for his shenanigans.

[@shuuichissaihara]

Hoenn was full of so many unique small attractions we just don't get places like this anymore

[@lelouch7315]

It's mainly due to maps, the map designing in pre gen5 games were absolute masterpiece. For example hoenn map does not have linear path to follow like you don't go in straight line and reached the Pokemon league -the player has to go from dewford city-slateport to continue the game further. When you reached slateport city the game just forces you to come as full circle from where you started (yes back to your home) because in order to go further in game the player needs to visit places like verdanturf, lavaridge and fallarbor town. Then you again reach rustboro city from there go to your house alongside challenge your dad as well, however when you unlocked the surf you can just go your home faster by route 103. But not just that you could travel to pacifidlog by just surf and explore things on your own -the whole map gives you many options to return to the place which weren't unlocked before, so the feeling of having adventure gets heightened due this mapping. -While kanto map is also very great. In that map you don't have any direction or plot convenient story to follow it's very basic, the game just throws you into the world of Pokemon and let you explore on your own without any sort of help or directions.(something which today's game lacks) -now the see the f*cked up map of galar where whole region is in a single staight line. The whole purpose of map is for the player to go to random city complete the gym and then never return, reach the Pokemon league and never show your face in home again. Like the game doesn't give you any opportunity to come at you home town it is all just a straight line -the older maps used to be very spread out and felt like you were actually doing something and going on and unexplored adventure never seen before but nowadays that spirit has lost in modern games. (The maps really went downhill from gen5 onwards).

[@Vanessomatic]

I miss actual puzzles even if they were easy they at least made you think more than following a path

[@yesiam7481]

so true man, i feel like pokemon today is missing those small magic moments. The trick house was so random, it had no reason to be on that route, it had no reason to exist at all. trick house, pokemon contests, berry farming, shoal cave, mirage island, etc. They added SO many little things for you to discover and mess with in Hoenn. The dynamics of Hoenn was a huge leap from Johto in gen 2. They did most of these things because they were cool & fun... Now it feels like they just follow the cookie mold too closely, and even when they DO branch out to new things nowadays....... *yeesh* usually not their best work (i.e Dynamax) edit: how could i forget secret bases? Kids in 5th grade would show shove their gameboys in your face at recess to show you their treecko doll or whatever lol

[@arzfan29]

These little attractions were all boring and most people skip them

[@shuuichissaihara]

@@arzfan29 you sound fun

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

I thought an AI robot was a little out there in Scarlet and Violet yet I completely forgot about Trick Master's mecha dolls.

[@Valtharr]

Dude, in Gen ONE, people created *life* in a computer!

[@myboyfriend95]

Gen 9 lacks the charisma

[@Skullhawk13]

@@ValtharrPorygon died for Pikachu’s sins 😢

[@AkamexAris1023]

The last puzzle also features the only trainer in the game with a Chimecho. I remember running into that them before even knowing it was available on Mt. Pyre Edit: After some research, Puzzle 7 in Emerald has the trainer I am speaking of

[@stardmg]

Rampant, unchecked narcissism and a building that *definitely* isn't up to code. This guy is a danger to the Mauville community!

[@pokeperson1000]

Well I suppose it is a good thing then, that he lives closer to Slateport

[@allhailme8457]

I remember i did all the puzzles so i could get the red tent in Ruby and the blue tent in my emerald game. Then with the help of the Mauville center trade guy i put both tents in one game. I then later created 12 different secret bases using emerald and eventually transferring those bases into Ruby. the bases were based off of the original Kanto Gym leaders, Giovanni had both tents in his secret base. Gary had the blue tent and Ash had the Red tent. I wish i had named them Blue and Red. and then i also made a secret Blissey base with Joy as the owner and a gen 2 pokemon base with Wes from Colosseum as the owner of that base. whenever i find out someone still has the old Hoenn games ill borrow their game and do the record mixing so that my bases become part of their game so they can hunt down all the themed bases i created.

[@AkamexAris1023]

Amazing!!

[@iamcoolkinda]

This is all really amazing and I am extremely impressed. One quick question though, when did you first feel the damp yet soothing texture of grass? But seriously would love to swap records with you

[@allhailme8457]

@@iamcoolkinda HA! I was definitely obsessed with my goal. Wes’s Umbreon, Espeon and Ho-Oh come from colosseum. Brock and Misty had their anime team. The other gym leaders have updated teams. It took me a long time. I even decorated the bases to be very themed. I was a little upset when the secret base mechanic was changed in ORAS. I can’t recreate that there. But yeah everyone that has gotten my extra “gyms” seems to enjoy them.

[@PikaPower131313]

some of my favourite games of all time and I still havent explored on the amazing features they have. next time I go back its going I really want to focus on secrete bases.

[@MerkhVision]

How did you create multiple secret bases? I was always frustrated by the fact that u could only have 1, and in order to make a new one you had to erase your existing previous one :/

[@mrdrprofessor8849]

This is what I love about the classic games. There are many side attractions for those who want to explore off the main path! Plus very weird npc's. The Trick Master is like a Earthbound/Mother npc just placed into a Pokemon game.

[@Deathnotefan97]

I like how the HM requirements make it so that you are expected to come back to the trick house over the course of the game Unfortunately for me, when I was a kid playing the game for the first time, I was up observant and never saw the sparkle in the trick house, so I never encountered the trick master until a long way into post game Doing all the puzzles back to back is not a fun experience, it also breaks the immersion that he can change his house so quickly, when in reality you are supposed to come back after some time has passed

[@switzcheez2]

I loved this part and wish they continued afterwards, even if it was the same puzzle with more/harder trainers.

[@pokeperson1000]

I was always sad that I could never go back to the Trick House backrooms after completing the final challenge

[@Winningthewormoff]

I remember beating the Trick House for the first time as a kid, it really was one of those little things that made me love Gen 3 so much

[@GameBreaker1055]

I remember hoping he would return one last time once I finished the pokemon league. I was disappointed when he didn't

[@Sunaki1000]

And Omega Ruby cutdown on the Puzzles. What a great remake -.-

[@pablodelgado7919]

Yeah, that was pretty lame

[@tabbender1232]

Remakes end at HGSS and pokemon games end at B2W2, nothing past that is canon.

[@abdillahahmad7025]

I'm kinda stuck thinking gen 5 is the last. I didn't even think gen 3 was gonna be remade, since its graphics were already good (for me at the time at least)

[@MousaThe14]

I loved the Trick House when I was a kid. A lovely diversion to do every other gym and a nice source of Trainer exp. I was disappointed when it ended and I wish there was more stuff like it.

[@Undrave]

There's a version of the Trick Master's theme with lyrics in the Japanese ORAS soundtrack (also such a version of Lisia's theme!)

[@noahvoris3637]

I miss these kind of things in the mainline Pokémon games! The first couple of generations just had the best dungeons and side quests!!

[@ShadowsWrath4]

My favorite part of beating the Trick Master is that he literally shits himself upon realizing how much you outclass him. If I remember correctly, if you check the cushion in the room after you complete his final maze and he teleports away, you'll find a invisible Nugget where he was sitting. It's not like Game Freak hasn't been this classy/disgusting beforehand. Can't forget about the invisible Nugget in the Miltank prairie in Gold and Silver. And yes, that is indeed exactly what it was implying. Gotta love wordplay.

[@trianglemoebius]

Personally, I highly doubt this was wordplay, I think it just worked out like that. In the original Japanese, the nugget is called the "Gold Orb", so the pun wouldn't work.

[@cristhianmontoya6648]

This is what the newer regions are missing. Cool, unique sidw quests with some charm.

[@frootloopthechatot9766]

They should've made this dude a traveler so we can do all kinds of puzzles each region. And maybe make it to where you can play the puzzles again for fun after beating them all.

[@GameBreaker1055]

Exactly! They went off the routes to an open world only to make it feel like we have less choices of where to go and what to do...

[@jrave5353]

Shout it from the rooftops! I stopped playing Pokemon after SM because the games started to feel too lifeless! And the current games have not changed my mind 😢

[@jimmyp1594]

The very first time I entered his house, I definitely missed the twinkle. When the frantic music played, and the message came up that I was being watched, I was terrified! When I came back much later, I understood a bit better. Over time, I always loved the way he’d hide under a table or something and be like “GAAH YOU FOUND ME!” And then send you on some tricky puzzle before forcing you to profess your love/amazement of him in order to open the door. I found it funny how you’d then find him chilling in his house, probably having a cuppa, while you’re doing all these tasks. Trick Master is a vibe. As a teenager, I aspired to have his charm, charisma and creativity.

[@cole2901]

I just got a spanish spectrum internet ad before this video lol.

[@Moonsong227]

This is exactly how I feel every time my concussion symptoms kick in lol

[@Sixfortyfive]

I faintly remember some of the NPC trainers in this place giving off the impression that they were either strong-armed into participating or couldn't figure out how to leave. Like the Trick Master was being at least one step too obsessive with his "cool local funhouse attraction,"

[@peepopopo7140]

The music really adds to the experience. I don't think it plays anywhere else in the game but if there was just regular town music in a seemingly empty house followed by "you're being watched" it would feel more creepy than whimsical

[@tigerspruce8580]

Oh man!! I loved the Trick House in the game. I remember being so upset because I was struggling with one of the gyms and the elite four, which prevented me from finishing the Trick House. I remember finishing the game and boosting my team's levels just so I could get the blue tent. I think the quiz part of the Trick house was my favorite, followed by the moving doors that were used in one of the gyms.

[@Arivia1]

I’m playing through Emerald for the first time (haven’t played RS or the remakes either) and the Trick House has been an early highlight with fun puzzles and cool ideas.

[@thedazzlingshell101]

Say GatorX, Bonus Prize where the Trick Master was standing for the last time before you go.

[@DragoNugget]

I literally JUST visited this location on my Emerald playthrough!!

[@Verix1]

I was always hoping to see the Trick Master in another game. Even if it was just an NPC that showed up and casually referenced being stumped by a young trainer many years ago.

[@garchompelago]

I never player this part of the game when I was a kid. I dont remember why. But I cleared it in Omega Ruby.

[@Taijirai]

Watching you go through all these Hoenn memories, it gets me hyped to see the region again. Can we count on you doing an Emerald/ORAS playthrough in the future? It does feature your favorite Dark-type of all after all!

[@MegaLuros]

Now to make a 2h video essay about the cosmic anguish of being a static trainer at the trick house.

[@kurjao]

I have an unpleasant memory of one or two of the trick house trainers spamming sand attack/double team.

[@sanjivinsmoke829]

I love your videos about Hoenn, please continue !

[@ZonexXxWishmake]

I wish it had more puzzles. I always loved the puzzles and was disappointed that there wasn't more puzzles.

[@ChaosNoahV]

The trick house for me was something that everytime i play the game ill say to myself "ill finally beat this on this playthrough" and just never do

[@bug______]

i dont even remember any of these. all i remember doing was the scroll reading one being the last

[@enkiimuto1041]

You know, we're making a game called Wizarducks, that has a lot of puzzles and we just introduced arrows and rotors, we knew they were in pokemon, but we completely forgot they were in the trick house lol

[@TheCoolerDrilis]

Gotta love those little clips of nostalgia at the end.

[@zer0w0lf94]

The second puzzle in Gen 3 is my favorite because it has a free Harbor Mail that you can exchange for a Coin Case in Mauville City.

[@NoxinPistol]

Either I'm going crazy but I'm pretty sure you already talked about the Trick House in one of your Halloween videos before. I specifically remember you mentioning how this innocuous and seemingly empty house that's in the middle of the road sounded like the setup for a horror episode, especially when one of the challenge rooms is filled with Ghost type Pokemon. Phoebe also appears in this house as a special encounter, iirc. It's that, or I'm probably remembering this from a Rom hack and that video never existed.

[@dominicmoisant8393]

I never realized the 5th one is a question mark since you never get to see it all zoomed out like that in game

[@oneworde]

bring back trick house! I love how i got stuck in there by accidently moved the wrong rock. ahh sweat nostalgia.

[@perfectionafied2667]

Dude, I like this channel. Keep the hoenn videos coming!

[@RFGfotografie]

I did like these kind of little games in the whole game, it just made it extra special.

[@toottootsonicwarrior5777]

When I was a kid I always took his declaration of traveling the world as a hint that we would one day encounter him in another region, which sadly hasn't happened yet.

[@nsg_kuunda4786]

The algorithm loves you this week.

[@geckosruleall]

Did anyone else think the scroll looked like a typewriter. I was so confused about that as a kid.

[@RosaGroza]

Pokemon emerald, for a game that takes less storage has the most mechanics, puzzles, indulging experiences that’ll always be my top 10 games even in a time when HD 4k games exist

[@gedemarcin]

I was today years old when I found out there was more than one level there.

[@ungurdagda813]

Hoenn: The only Region that ever legitimately played with HMs and made whole escape rooms out of them.

[@MerkhVision]

I had a lot of fun back in the day completing these challenges as a kid!

[@Stormerbuzz]

Sure you didnt HAVE to collect the items, but in the first puzzle theres a harbor mail which you need for the coin case. Sure you can buy one but who knows you're gonna need it on their first run of the game? So you either collect that one or have to go all the way back to Slateport to buy one

[@666narutomanfan]

I had a bootleg Korean copy of Ruby so the mecha doll part of the trickmaster house was by far THE HARDEST for me to get through, took me hours because i couldnt remember every symbol for every question correctly

[@bewearstar9462]

Did it translate the game into korean because ive never heard of a korean translation pokemon bootleg

[@cs5250]

Please keep up this series!

[@michaelcarlton1484]

The Trickmaster is actually fairly important to the Pokémon Adventures manga.

[@BareKnuckleBlaze]

I remember playing Sapphire trying to get through the Trick House. Pretty sure I got stuck at the 6th room and gave up.

[@abdillahahmad7025]

Interesting to see this kind of videos with old games

[@marimakesstuff3900]

I was really sad when I finished all the puzzles and the guy left!

[@Maypril1894]

Wow, I never knew about the last two riddles!

[@TaliesinMyrddin]

I always liked the Trick House, wish they did more like it

[@norad_clips]

Holy cow, I just realized you’re up to 85k subscribers. You’ve come along way!

[@ryanmahon1]

One of my favorite parts of sapphire

[@taeyeonspie5356]

Makes me think of my childhood :')

[@Rainbowmon]

I remember this was one of my favorite parts of Ruby as a kid!

[@nerozephyrum9415]

What I thought it was only up to 3rd renovation 💀

[@Illumisepoolist]

I remember, but I think I've only made it to puzzle 6 at most.

[@andreazampollo6726]

I really loved the trick house! My favourite puzzle was the rotating doors from gym 6. And I miss my old profile where I built a supercool secret base😢

[@1matto]

the thumnail MAY IN JAIL!

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

I've been a fan of Hoenn's trick house for years! It's great! Highly recommended! It would be interesting to see Piers and other characters try to navigate the trick house! I would get a laugh out of that! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@kylebrandon4556]

I got stuck on some of these puzzles. But the pot one is my favorite out of them

[@iamnoone21]

How long have those trainers been standing there, that the cut-trees have grown back? (I know you could just say there's a secret path for the puzzle staff, but this is funnier to imagine haha)

[@TheForbiddeNazo]

That was incredible. I didn’t know the trick house was in the anime. Thank you for continuing this amazing adventure in the hoenn and please keep it going. And I was wondering if you could do something exclusive to emerald?

[@matthewwilliams7011]

Love your videos man! They’re so interesting and unique. Hope to see more and your channel grow!

[@greenhowie]

I love Trick House, it's a great place for power leveling certain pokémon later in the game instead of hunting down repeat battles or grinding late game wild pokémon.

[@jaredhamilton425]

If only we got more trick houses in the other games. They could make it so that we get real great prizes like TMs, Battle points, even hard to find or extremely special Pokemon.

[@inktendo]

Those were very cool features I just think the rewards by the end of the maze were never really ...worth it

[@IDESTROYER236]

Pokémon Trick House Maker when?

[@scottmurphy6159]

I love your videos. They remind me how much Pokémon has to give

[@Shamazya]

I REEEAAAALLLLYYYY wish they'd made this a staple of the games. He leaves on a journey to develop better puzzles which is a perfect set-up to him appearing in other regions. I know with X and Y they heavily downplayed the puzzle aspect, most of it just walking in style. I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to make the puzzles easier since it seems like GF has been headed in that direction over all according to their interviews. The trickhouse could be a good compromise. We get some decent puzzles but they're optional so players don't get frustrated being stuck at one point in the game if they struggle with the puzzles.

[@silvershadow8866]

More of these videos please best content ive seen in years bro

[@gmont28]

I love the music in there 😂

[@hitkid2456]

Same! That was one of my fav tracks from that gen.

[@orangegalen]

duh-duH-DUH DUDUHDUHDUDUHDUDUHDUDUHDUDUHDUDUHDUH-dah-dah-dah-dadah!

[@rockowlgamer631]

I miss Secret Bases

[@just_oliN7]

I love your videos, especially if the are about Gen 3.

[@sideburngthepeacebringer27]

How would you explain the trainers there, do they get paid by the trick masterto stay there?

[@NintendoSegaGuys]

I have never been interested in the trick house or Pokémon puzzles in general, I guess this video gives me some respect dor their creativity but they feel like the sort of thing that could easily be replaced by conventional rpg side quests, keep in mind these are the solvable puzzles not the rediculous stuff like needing to read brail to find the regis or decoding the messages in the abyssal ruins for lore on the unovan king in Black & White.

[@Lucky-Nick123]

I never completed all the levels, some were fun but the other were annoying

[@OrganicDolphin]

Love your channel bro.

[@pablo0o6cr51]

Boy so nostalgicc 😊😊😊

[@TheTheisson]

please... turn off the motion blur when editing

[@KosmoZer0]

I always liked that there so many puzzles to do in Gen 3, it's no wonder I have the most fond memories of it

[@V3RM1LI0N]

Brother I don’t remember this one are u sure it’s real ? I had Pokémon on my Nintendo

[@MLGxAvenger]

They just don't make games like this anymore.

[@SnarkyMalarkey]

So this guy invites little kids into his creepy ass house and it's all fun and games but when i do it i get put on an FBI watch list.. ok

[@acetrainerleo483]

The trip house episode was good…. Until jigglypuff ruined it. Sorry guys i was never a fan of that jigglypuff gag. I felt really bad for ash and his friends

[@Tonkkss]

Pp max 🤭