The Reality of Pokemon Softlocks

[@dansh3723]

Came to watch a video about soft locks, left the video only to realize that the kid inside has been softlocked for a long time.

[@nickp3836]

Dude lmao

[@krusher9977]

bro...

[@OnMyLunchBreak07]

Man 😔😔

[@JaneValentine007]

Damn

[@stefanbond4170]

That hit hard. A lot of us have been soft locked for years and never even realized it...

[@Budewfan]

Everyone who lives in Pacifidlog Town are just people who got softlocked there

[@ZekeDidNothingWrong]

Move over Lavender Town, new scariest Pokemon town lore just dropped! /s

[@Ojamamon67]

can you imagine? and then there a single dude with the one Pokemon to be able to exit and hes just sitting there all ‘nah fam the price for freedom is a green Hawaiian flower gremlin!’

[@redranger8107]

LOL yeah just don't get that trade done and set it up a 2nd time without it then your really stuck there hahahahahaha

[@DarkCobra88]

@@Ojamamon67 shit gets really real when some kid visits the town on a wailners back, does the trade and floats away with the moving current, and there we are, the entire town is still soft locked and so if every new visitor who was dropped off after passing out somewhere in the world by a mysterious entity. Pokemon is deep man.

[@mailcs06]

@Ojamamon67 The guy with the Corsola would still be stuck if he didn’t have the surf HM

[@brynnachilles7484]

Is this Pokemon: Midwest Emo? The vibe is immaculate

[@jjt-l5c]

This is the best way to described the feeling of his videos I have ever heard

[@skuli5526]

This.

[@trulynotsimon]

Real

[@bcnicholas123]

He picked some pretty obscure bands too. Mad respect, he’s got taste

[@YourMomsSoHot]

The music genre is called skramz

[@pearallax]

this video feels intentional. i don’t often get that vibe from videos like this. i can tell a person made this, that’s becoming more important to me nowadays.

[@not_jon_vendi]

for sure. great comment

[@fafuo]

Hey thats the same pfp martin walls uses

[@joj5150]

I literally had the exact same reaction. its authentic passion.

[@mattmoramarco8295]

So funny I was almost positive he just accidentally made this whole video with all the many same themes and narration. I was more blown away by it cause I was like, what are the odds this video just popped up from random files on his computer. But yea, now that I read your comment, it makes so much more sense that he Made. This. Video. Intentionally.

[@pearallax]

@@mattmoramarco8295 bro mad and i’m blissful. who is winning.

[@pusanga336]

when i entered the video i thought it would be like a silly little video of pokemon, to sit and listen while i eat. I'm halfway through and im shocked on how you made this video into a fucking work of art. it's like watching a movie, it's so curated and everything is so well thought, the music, the aspect ratio, the narration, etc etc. everything is awesome, this is what i would call quality at its finest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alienicecream]

did you fap to this video

[@5creepycreeper7]

I really love the intentional use of a 4:3 aspect ratio, it really emphasizes the whole feel of this video

[@MrMonkey2475]

I was trying to figure out what tf I did to my iPad and was getting really annoyed because I was starting to think it was an update to the interface. I’m not a fan of it ngl 😂

[@5creepycreeper7]

@@MrMonkey2475 it’s more about the artistic aspect, the constant theme being shown is claustrophobia, with it having direct ties to the fear of being stuck and unable to move. The screen being smaller the entire video subtly yet expertly tricks your brain into feeling that sense of claustrophobia.

[@MrMonkey2475]

@@5creepycreeper7 I just hate it, my brain doesn’t agree with it 😂

[@5creepycreeper7]

@@MrMonkey2475 fair enough lol, however let it be known that is the point. So if you feel that way it did its job right

[@vita.miinii]

and the 90's (or 2000's?) vibes is just the icing on top

[@defweed6671]

This Video is just Art, Man. The Reallife Scenes they interrupted the Gameplay + the VHS Filters + that amazing Music that makes me feel watching a Roadmovie. Thank you Man

[@BruceBoyde]

I never got softlocked in Pokemon, but I was (probably) a trailblazer in Twilight Princess. Bought it new in 2006 and saved in the Sky Cannon room with Shad. Turns out he becomes invisible but prevents you from transforming. I had to send my disc into Nintendo and they sent me back one with a patch. It was kinda neat.

[@hibookii]

That's incredible that you had to snail mail your game to get it patched. Well, to get a patched copy but yeah.

[@Skeetybeet]

This is one of my favorite Zelda games. I've played through the game so many times but I've never encountered this glitch. That's pretty neat you got it fixed like that

[@Mike_Ka-Chowski]

Phin really has a knack for taking the most mundane Pokemon videos into works of art. Honestly, he's like a horror filmmaker choosing to make Pokemon videos

[@ThisNameIsVeryClever]

The World Is a Frozen Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Nuke My Save

[@mateuszt661]

next track playing "Getting Softlocks"

[@Javiikawaki]

Deep

[@Jacob-df5hr]

You Can Stay There Forever

[@HL-iz9ji]

Is that a reference to something?

[@Yallnotready4MADDOG]

@@HL-iz9jihaha yeah a Midwest Emo band called “the world is a beautiful place and I am no longer afraid” I haven’t listened to anything Midwestern Emo in awhile and the song names are really really long and hard to remember but they are a really good with some beautiful existential music lol, hope that helped

[@jaymckeown7601]

The funny thing about the Finneon one is the guy in the house. The thought of you a 10yr old stranded asking him for help or your Fineeon back, and he's like, lol nope!

[@anothermorning]

this has some incredible 2007 AMV vibes. like it obviously isn't an AMV but it has that same feel. incredible

[@Drazil100]

My favorite softlock is one in gen 3 where you get a poisoned Pokémon down to 1hp right in front of the lottery person so that a single step faints your Pokémon and takes you to pacifidlog town. The only way out of the softlock is to win the master ball from the lottery which you only get one attempt at a day. Otherwise you can’t catch any Pokémon to escape pacifidlog town.

[@calamelli209]

Giving the player that teeny tiny sliver of hope to escape when in reality it would probably take them years to get the luck needed... that's so twisted and I love it.

[@FrenchesOP]

The aura of these videos is next level. Your voice emphasises the feeling of trap and loss.

[@mundodacrianca2147]

He's a natural one

[@hanlit1772]

I’m 26 and I feel just the way you do, man… when life gets too stressful booting up any pokemon game I used to play as a kid soothes me in a very unique way and it’s hard to explain why. I’ve been playing pokemon every year since I was a kid and I still feel the happiness you described. Not many people can feel this way so we should all be grateful. And if I’m honest, I’ll keep playing pokemon even when I’m an old man. Let’s never forget the kid we have inside us!

[@TheGuardianssorrow]

Gen 2 and 3 are my comfort pokemon games. Sometimes I just need to listen to the music and remember simpler times.

[@graylyhen9490]

The playlist is godlike, the narration incredible, the real life bits insightful, the truth a stinging searing pain. This is a certified golden Pokemon video. Well done, my good man

[@ReeseAF]

Chat, I think Phin hates the Trick House theme

[@crimsonemperor2219]

He will learn to love the trick house theme once the Stockholm syndrome kicks in

[@BlueBoyPhin]

I can still hear it

[@Ryouski]

What makes you think that? (sarcasm)

[@Blasterider45]

The trick house snippets of music killed me 😂😂😂

[@jacksonfeldman]

Phin you have such a talent for storytelling that you dont see with many youtubers these days. As you said, I am fully grown up now but I still am drawn to Pokemon. I always find myself coming back to it. It holds such a special place in my heart and mind. I don't watch many "poketubers" anymore, unlike when I was a kid, but your videos are different. Keep up the amazing work.

[@mkoopman172]

Your taste in music makes me so nostalgic :) Just me and my scene kid friends hanging out at a vegan potluck at one of our houses in 2004, I could easily see your playlist on in the background. Good taste!

[@develrandomdankmemes7586]

nice memories to hear

[@ShinyHunter576]

The Oddish softlock can be made even worse if it only knows Swords Dance, Sweet Scent, Flash, and Double Team, and it had the power points of all those maxed out. Since none of these moves are capable of dealing damage, your only method of escape would be using Struggle, and in order to do that, you'd have to go through 136 total combined power points. Keep in mind, though, that since Struggle causes recoil damage, you could only knock out a few Pokemon before fainting yourself, and then you'd have to start the whole process all over again

[@perkocetts]

I love watching the growth of this channel from "betcha didn't know" to every video being a work of art. I know you've always put a lot of time and effort into your vids, but seeing your efforts translate into this level of quality is very satisfying. Keep up the great work and thanks for the content!

[@pyramidfm]

i can’t believe you used john frusciante’s outside space, this is the greatest crossover of my life

[@RetroRestorationsNC]

Well, here I am sobbing at the end of a softlock video. Incredible stuff, so glad I've got notifs on for this channel

[@arrebol_]

I tell you: the narrative and editing on this is video is unique, never seen this in another pokemon video. Please keep up with it!!!

[@Zajkong]

Pikasprey got to him didn't he.

[@unstopable8000]

@@atomdecay pikasprey didn't invent softlocks...

[@unstopable8000]

@@atomdecay that doesn't mean he can claim ownership on it? If someone did a softlock vid called "Neat softlock on HGSS" or something, without any knowledge of this pikasprey guy, do they have to credit this random guy that you and several others (yours is the only comment on this I can find in this video btw, who are these others you mention?) say "invented the video genre" or whatever? Should all let's players, nuzlockers, video essay, or vlogging channels now have to credit the person that invented those things that have been around for ages now? Tl;dr: people are allowed make different videos on the same subject matter. Don't gatekeep a genre, espcially one around softlocks, which have been in video games (not just pokemon) for ages.

[@unstopable8000]

@@atomdecay I was just stating what I thought about it from what I was seeing at the time. I never said you were ignorant and uninformed, did I? Granted, I can see how you would think that's what I meant given how most KZbin comment discussions tend to go... To clear the air, I did not "have my mind made up" I just didn't understand what you meant. I didn't notice the Mary part of phinn's footage before since I had this video mostly running in the background while I was doing stuff. If that is truely from Pikasprey's footage then yes, credit is due!

[@BlueBoyPhin]

@@atomdecay​​⁠there is no pikasprey footage used we got 100% of the footage ourself in game, I enjoyed pikaspreys videos years ago when I started but he certainly did not “invent” any of these soft locks this is such a ridiculous take, want me to throw his name in the description of a video that has an entire different point and style? I will I don’t give a fuck. But you’re writing paragraphs about something that doesn’t matter. it’s our footage our own take. And I chose Mary as a nod to Elliot smith who made the song that plays at the end go complain on Dobbs softlock videos not mine

[@attackofthejiggli]

​@@atomdecayI wouldn't trust you to ever credit properly either so your list of points I didn't read falls short lol

[@outofideasexe]

4:3 is such a small but such a impactful choice and I'm glad you made it cause along with the grain it really sells the vibe

[@PokemonWoop]

I like this editing style ;)

[@beruff7565]

Was worth it. Awsome video dude​@@BlueBoyPhin

[@christiancinnabars1402]

I was _just_ about to comment how the editing in this video reminded me of Woop.

[@umi_wowy]

you made this video so asthetic for litterally no fucking reason its kind of awesome

[@snowarmth]

It's so satisfying, holy shit... I've never felt so ecstatic to be emo. The mood this video has is so powerful.. so heavy, so lighthearted, so silly but so profound. It's such a fucking delight, I swear to God.

[@Alex-jq6vq]

Dude you got me good with the last few minutes. Now i am sitting in my bed thinking about playing pokemon as a kid and feeling great. No worries about work, expenses, health of my children, what to cook and when my next freetime for myself is. Just switching on the Gameboy and enjoying life. We had it all back then we just didn‘t realise it.

[@TheWizardMus]

The nine hours in Cinnabar Mansion can be easily cut down by encountering a poison type and then swapping between unpoisoned mewtwos until Sludge inevitably poisons all 6. Then either continue swapping without ever using a move for poison damage to do the deed or walk and run from encounters to succumb in the field. Using Struggle was just the worst way to escape the lock.

[@gaoda1581]

That's what I thought, too. Surprised this wasn't mentioned

[@S_Tadz]

Getting tail whipped and stomped might be faster, I dunno... 9h is pushing it, and no legit cart has 6 Mewtwo at lvl 100

[@TheWizardMus]

@@S_Tadz problem is you can't just pass turns to be hit, so tail whip and stomp just ends up being you attacking until you Struggle

[@Scrimbini]

the editing style is fucking amazing wtf

[@cakehoarder]

This video was special as hell

[@feIon]

real

[@KryptCeeper969]

"Magikarp only has 1 move", immediately opens its moves and show 2 moves learned.

[@TheFamousYakTamer]

Only these angsty midwest emo post-hardcore jams could ever make me realize that depression essentially feels like a mental softlock. But fear not everyone, and level your sleight of hand, for this lock can be picked 💚

[@asiriusworm]

Holy cow what an awesome video. The music and editing made it feel like a FLCL episode if that makes sense. Also the epilogue really tugged on my heartstrings.

[@MudakTheMultiplier]

Something about you philosophy of making videos has clearly changed since you started "pokemon is real", and I love it.

[@Cosmic_Espeon]

Pikasprey would be so proud.

[@BurgerBroeders]

Literally teared up at the end. The music in this video was spot on. Not just a fun showcase of cool softlocks, but a nostalgia trip back to easier times.

[@hoodiereviews6003]

Hearing Jawbox and Elliott Smith in a Pokémon video is crazy LMAO Mad respect for that

[@hoodiereviews6003]

Desperately need more creators posting skramz x Pokémon content haha

[@freshIight]

I like your videos a lot! This one is nice as well. I wouldn't say it covers "every Softlock in Pokémon", though. I was hyped seeing some of Pikaspreys creations or maybe even a collab video.

[@lollythegiant]

The little existential monologue at 12:05 is so captivating

[@unknow318]

Damn .. I clicked expecting jokes and funny soft locks but wow I got a whole life lesson and it was beautiful 👍 thanks for the great movie

[@andrewkodama7232]

My man woke up and said I'm gonna make a make a fun video into an existential crisis 😂 loved the video my man. You got yourself a subscriber.

[@MarshtompGames]

Pikasprey: I can pick this.

[@Iraxvii]

You made this video so aesthetically amazing for no reason lol

[@streq9199]

This is so much more powerful than the video I thought I was gonna watch, it really resonated with me, I'm 28, I barely play games anymore but there's something about old pokemon game trivia/mechanics that just pulls me in, and this video's atmosphere perfectly captures it, and how it feels to roam the old games as an adult, the whole game world feels like a softlock, a nice little space in the past where it looks like nothing new can ever happen. Also your comedic timing is hilarious.

[@叶子逍]

This is better than most documentaries and movies I've seen. This is amazing

[@verylostdoommarauder]

I love the idea that there are just alternate timelines in the Pokemon universe where the player character starves to death because they got themselves stuck in a confined space.

[@yuseiyamoto]

i never expected a video about softlocks to make me cry

[@M_Alexander]

Why is this so surreal

[@uaexemarat]

Audio and video design. It is well made

[@M_Alexander]

@@uaexemarat that but also the overly dramatic tone for video game soft locks and the distorted screaming portions

[@scottghost6274]

The vibe is so different that i was shocked to find out that this is the "obscure facts" ytber. Love the art direction of this video very much, love it both visually and audio wise 🔥

[@Taxidii]

This was the best video I've seen in a while. The usage of different music genres such as shoegaze made it awesome. The silly jokes, the 4:3 aspect ratio. Everything was just awesome and I loved it. I had a LOT of fun watching this and please, keep it up.

[@ReikuYin]

As an avid enjoyer of Pikaslrey videos, this speaks to me and has that same vibe of ridiculous things you can get stuck in and the dumb things you can do to get out, if you REALLY wanted to rather than just restarting.

[@ThatAlchemistGuy]

BRO i recently bought a copy of black and they were saved on that one tile. Had a buncha mons in their dex, but i couldnt access any of them. I was SO PISSED

[@gengar618]

Do you still have it? If you can get your hands on an action replay and use the walk through walls code you can get out

[@Kalosianfire]

@@gengar618then why not just hack the pokemon in on the action replay x3

[@ThatAlchemistGuy]

@@gengar618 no i was playing through and doing gen 5 double battles (the whole reason i bought the game) against a friend. It legit hurt my soul to do but i started a fresh save. Also probly was the best option, as I had lvl 3 Groudon in my party which was obviously hacked in. On a good note tho, i won those battles!

[@gengar618]

@@Kalosianfire because I figured he would have wanted to idk, check out and see the pokemon that were on the save file originally lmao

[@dorkiesanman]

Wow, I love the music and the editing of the video. Nice experimental video!

[@DogPiece]

I’ve never watched this channel before but my god this is my favorite edit of any Pokemon video I’ve ever seen. I’m utterly captivated by the vibe and especially the music. My GOD!

[@springystarscout]

Beautifully crafted video

[@tylerlinnehan9352]

What an incredible blessing to watch someone discover a niche that speaks to so many others, and to not only create content about it, but to carve out a niche form of content presentation for it. This video (and the Ruins of Alph one) could act as the foundation of an inverted Kubler-Ross’ “5 Stages of Grief” theorem. I moved from unconsciously engaged and inattentive, to engaged and curious, to deeply moved and emotional. Please keep up the great work; as others have said, it shows in the quality. What you’re making means something in a time of fleeting novelty.

[@DonPedroman]

The Sinnoh softlock in the island looks as if it is a way the main character has to escape to a quite life after becoming a champion and being famous, voluntary getting stranded in a little island with other dude in a small house, far away from fame, responsibility and the stress of being the strongest trainer in the world.

[@bigremy8590]

pokemon aside, this is such a beautifully crafted piece of art, the cinematography, the music, the narration carefully leading you through an aura of emotion, SOMEBODY MAKE THIS MAN A MOVIE PRODUCER!

[@KuroYamigetsu]

It's not often on KZbin that I get just an absolute treat of a video like this

[@powerlifter187]

Everything about this video bangs, the editing, tone and ambience, the soundtrack..thanks for the trip my guy, what a journey!

[@Rysskylt]

I love how you went from "Fun pokemon glitches/trivia" to this weird cerebral stuff but still providing cool info. Really unique stuff, I love it.

[@pokedude900]

The first softlock is impossible with the steps you provided. In gen 4, you're not allowed to release the last pokemon you own that knows certain HM moves. Although you can use the Move Deleter, so it's still theoretically possible.

[@stagelights_]

you can use the day care to deposit your last hm users, so you can totally softlock this way

[@TheKicksBoy]

The vibe and music in the background of this vid is a mood - I love your content please do more wacky stuff like this exploring mysteries

[@thatponybro6940]

man looked at the Pikasprey series and thought "How can I make this more intense?" lol

[@DaBeezNeez]

I never thought I’d see a fusion of two of my favorite things Pokémon and melancholic Midwest emo. Instant sub

[@shinyadino1926]

Out of all the pokemon KZbin content, I get most excited when you drop a new vid. Next level stuff!!

[@crickett3536]

I was not expecting High Art in my Pokemon history video, but I am all in. The early 2000's Emo vibe on a video on ways to ruin your game is just amazing.

[@greedlings]

Love the vibes the edits and filmed segments are giving. Makes it a really engaging watch

[@LanguageSimp]

Why is this video making me emotional

[@romanrepublic]

Language Simp?! Best crossover ever

[@fireworkcat25]

love the music you’ve been using for your videos lately!

[@teunm.6612]

Half of the video feels like a fever dream

[@ohshesglamorous]

This video reminded me of a special place, just a girl and her Gameboy after cleaning up and and watching Saturday morning cartoons. Great video!

[@catriamflockentanz]

17:26 The last of the Trickhouse Boulder Softlocks is technically the worst. Why? You didn't only trap yourself, but also this random girl that, unlike many other NPCs in this video, has nothing to do with this...

[@hufdsnhf]

I don't know how, but you keep getting better. Your videos are so skillfully and passionately made, high quality, informative, funny, and fun! You're doing great Phin.

[@zainrasheed7180]

Honestly surprised by this video. Felt like a documentary honestly😂. Great job!

[@Matthiuss]

0:45 I never thought I'd hear Outside Space during a Pokémon video but it fits, especially knowing the hopeless state of mind Frusciante was in while recording it.

[@Manticorpse]

Im not an expert when it comes to old pokemon games, but wouldnt a Pick-Up Zigzagoon be a better choice to escape the last softlock? Ya know, get an encounter, get an item (1/6 chance), see if its a ball, if not sell, buy ball, catch fish, teach surf, escape?

[@blue_boo3171]

No, because Zigzagoon can learn Surf, which would prevent the softlock in the first place.

[@Manticorpse]

@@blue_boo3171 Thats a great point that I overlooked. How about Meowth, Teddiursa or Aipom then? They've got Pick-Up but cant learn Fly or Surf by Gen 3. Or does R/S/E prevent you from recieving non-Hoenn Pokemon?

[@oodogla]

​@@Manticorpseno you can get all 386 pokemon. That should work

[@blue_boo3171]

@@Manticorpse Don't need to worry about those three, as Phanpy can have the ability Pickup and can be found in the Safari Zone in RSE.

[@jehaneko]

your channel is the gift that keeps on giving. every video you put out just gets better everytime. ive seen so many softlock videos but yours gives an air of dread which honestly felt a bit way too personal, i love it. youre definitely my comfort watch here on youtube. thanks for all the work that you do!

[@derekspradling7452]

I appreciate the use of DSBM music to heighten the feeling of being stuck.

[@HazeKasaki]

At first glance I read that as BDSM

[@derekspradling7452]

@@HazeKasaki yeah. That’s why I’m not a fan of the acronym and come to find out. It’s not even that genre. Lol

[@audreykenison6229]

Love the 2000s vibes emanating from this video. So nostalgic. I love the personality here, very unexpected for a Pokémon video but it’s awesome :)

[@meischoice]

5:38 Can you imagine if Gen 1 had shiny Pokémon and during the process of escaping you ran into one, but you don’t have poke balls. 😂😂😂

[@Triggerie]

This was honestly beautiful, loved watching this! :D

[@series9234]

How TF are you evolving back to the 90s? not mad, impressed.

[@Declan_ChristoTube_VA]

I am OBSESSED with the editing and vibe of this video! Awesome work!

[@ElekktrOde]

14:19 you mean 20* years ago 🫠 we're getting old man

[@Awesomewithaz]

My 27 year old ass crying with knee pain

[@mindwarp42]

Wait until you're me, about to turn 50 in a few months...

[@PoutyBats]

It's actually insane how in my late 20s I still don't feel much different than when I was a kid. I don't know how my parents dod it, because I can't see myself at any age suddenly being wildly different than I've always been. I love Pokémon, and I don't think that'll ever ever change.

[@raynmanshorts9275]

"I surfed into the sunset." >Surfs east

[@maxkelly1699]

The song selection for this video boosts the quality of this video so much. Such an incredibly serious tone for a such a niche topic and I’m all here for it

[@Hynotama]

That old man’s Abra looks a lot like a Mr. Mime in the GBC version.

[@enoyna1001]

Menu sprites weren't individual for every Pokémon like in Gen 3+

[@korra6754]

your video is full of charm ! it feels like I'm back in the early 2000s

[@ctrlgraham]

10:00 what was that sound? Someone chuckled??

[@l.j.9031]

It’s true I was the sound

[@exeopro410]

This was soo good! I didn't expect to enjoy such an artistic take on softlocking with immaculate music choice, well done, sir!

[@bidoof367]

pokemon with pickup that dont learn fly or surf could also let you escape sort of cause you could get an ultra ball, catch a magikarp, and switch train it on the other magikarps, though that would take even longer

[@FartingSpider12]

Wasnt expecting to get this emotional over a video about softlocks in pokemon, a series that I'm only involved with beacause I randomly picked Pokemon Yellow out of a display at a video game store 25 years ago, but here I am. And I'm okay with that. Thanks, Phin.

[@miles6492]

Honestly, I'm just glad you know what a softlock even is. A lot of people seem to be under the impression that it refers to freezes.

[@Galinaceo0]

Just for having a songlist, this video automatically deserves a like.

[@Morigon]

Most late 90s video ever.

[@daneroberts1996]

Phin’s videos lately have been works of art and poetry, it’s such an experience to watch them