We can FINALLY explain the Crystal Onix 💎 -

[@CuppaPhee]

hes more obsessed with the crystal onix than he is with our cat and thats saying something

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Woah I wouldn’t go that far

[@TeamLunacyReal]

Tell Ganon that my cat Biscuit says Hello!

[@Thestrongest_autism]

@@BirdKeeperTobyGanon is my cats name too

[@redrunsdryofficial1444]

@@Thestrongest_autism no way I also have a cat named Ganon! but I call him Dorf a lot

[@superkamehameha1744]

started with the crystal onyx, now ends with the crystal onyx.... it has come full circle. much love to you Toby, than you for all the wonderful years watching you

[@jordanfrench4321]

It all comes together...

[@Levi_Heicho]

It’s so nostalgic to hear you contemplate about the crystal Onix. Cheers, Bird Keeper Toby! We appreciate you!

[@wandaXmaximoff]

This was a great theory, but even better is your support of Phoebe. I adore her content and editing style. Seeing couples with shared interests who support each other warms my heart.

[@CuppaPhee]

:3

[@davidnektalov]

Even though I wasn’t there in your beginning, it’s crystal clear that you’ve accomplished everything you wanted on this journey! Goodbye Toby!!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thank you, I hope there is pleanty for you to enoy still back in older videos _^

[@andykegs5584]

Loved our first and only ever sighting of ‘tea gremlin toby’ we got in this video 😂

[@brofessorbon]

That end "soar high pokemon Masters" got me. It sounded like you were going to cry or at least tear up. Which I may or may not be bawling right now. I've been around since the start of this channel and have always watched every video. You have been an inspiration for me and many others. It will be sad to see you go but I understand. Take care of yourself friendo.

[@ChampionBlaze]

Ahhhh Crystal Onix. Where it all started. A real blast from the past. This collab between the two of you was great and I can’t wait to see where Cuppaphee goes from here! Her content has been wonderful so far!

[@brianmoyachiuz905]

I do hope that in newer titles, we'll finally get that crystal onyx

[@yasedb]

Anime writer: * hits blunt * you know, we should make an episode about Onix but he is CRYSTAL Birdkeeper Toby: this is going to be my whole career

[@jodifrosch449]

I find myself with a warm sting in my heart knowing the days and hours we have with you here are coming to a bittersweet close, you seem to be such a sweet and kind soul above all else and the top tier quality Pokémon content is going to be sorely missed. Nothing, but love and the hope that you continue to flourish in whatever you do and wherever this life takes you, Toby and we hope to see your smile on the camera again one day even if it’s for just a moment. Saying goodbye to Ash and you in one year is a big one, thank you for the time you’ve dedicated to this channel and the wholesome community you’ve built❤️

[@BirdKeeperToby]

[@joshbaker3680]

I’m sad you’re leaving! KZbin isn’t gonna be the same without you!

[@onetonberry]

He's gonna work for the pokemon company. Watch

[@Articuno-nu4ob]

I really hope he’ll make a comeback sometime

[@johannes12021991]

@@onetonberryno he’s not! Why would you say something like that ?

[@WolfDragonTamer]

​@@johannes12021991 never say never 😏 they might just try to hire him in the future

[@PansyPops]

@@onetonberry he probably won’t, but it isn’t unheard of. Like Andrew Collins from his channel A+Start started working with SEGA on Sonic Origins. Whatever he does, it’ll be an interesting step for him and a well deserved rest from the platform.

[@eeeeewewew]

I have been watching you since the start. To see the growth of not just the channel but you yourself. You helped me keep that child like wonder in the pokemon world alive for years. Good luck in whatever you decide to do next. Looking forward to the Premiere tomorrow. Thanks for everything Toby.

[@WhosNathan_]

I've watched your videos a few times over the years. Every time they got me hooked. One of my regrets watching this video, and planning on watching your last video is that I never got into your channel. We love you Toby, this may be the end of your Pokémon journey, but your actual journey is just beginning!

[@RedRaikou]

The crystal pool in Kitakami would have been a GREAT place to find the Crystal Onix, the first time we go there we encounter Briar, then approach the crystal pool and out of the water pops out the Crystal Onix, which was mutated by the crystals in the pool and was given essentially a "complete" terra form which doesn't require a transformation as it mutated into a new type. Another place we could find it could be bellow area zero in that part of the cave that has a pool with a crystal tree in the middle. In fact this one even makes more sense, scrap my Kitakami idea.

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Omg can you imagine how amazing that would have been

[@RedRaikou]

@@BirdKeeperToby So awesome, It would have been a highlight moment, separate from the main plot of the DLC.

[@menkomonty]

I like the idea that Onix can evolve depending on what it eats on while it's underground. That theatrically means that Onix can evolve with a steel shell, diamond shell, gold shell, coal shell, granite shell, the possibilities are endless. Heck, it could probably have a new form from eating fossils and we can have a fossil variant of Onix.

[@jonny234x3]

Ohh I like this! Imagine we could even have an evolution with the black augurite from PLA that's jet black.

[@jonathangoodwin5609]

I really think the Crystal Onix was explained enough. It wasn't some grand plan for some distant future knowledge, it was just a random, one off abnormal Onix. A mutation like what happens sometimes in nature.

[@Pixsylver]

Glad to see phoebe got to collab with your channel before you’re gone

[@shmoozledorf]

The editing and art for the Steelix section was class, definitely looking forward to seeing more content from Cupaphee!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thanks that was all her ^_^

[@Maiyinlikesmusic]

THank you for your hard work over the years, it's been a pleasure to follow your journey! And CuppaPhee's stuff is really interesting, I look up to her as a fellow artist, can't wait to see, where she goes from here. Cheers to both of you

[@jobless_Toast]

Onix is one of my favorite pokemon plus the crystal version is so beautiful. Been watching you since 2016 and always loved the content.

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Don't miss out my final vidoe is airing LVE tommrow so catch the premiere with me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKm6hmafYpaepbc

[@lavertymatt]

Stop stealing candyevie from me

[@VoidDWG]

I'm going to miss you Toby

[@maximvandepoll3008]

I think it's safe to say that I'm speaking for all of us when I say that we're going to miss ya.

[@tlst94]

Just wait for one more year to leave KZbin. 9 years isn't the right time. But 10 years is the perfect time. Just leave after your 10th Anniversary(Dec. 14, 2024).

[@maximvandepoll3008]

@@tlst94 Dude, if he wants to leave just let him. I know we're all gonna miss him, but it's better to leave on a high note like now then to slowly fizzle out while the videos become worse and worse.

[@evieeevee]

Phoebe’s stuff is really impressive, especially considering that she’s just starting.

[@miranjii9674]

Crystal Onix will always be remembered just because of the one and only Legendary Bird Keeper Toby.

[@HopefullyUnoptimistic]

8:24 I hear what you did there. There's no better better way to end a journey than to start someone else's. I'm not crying... much. No matter what you go on to do, keep on being awesome.

[@CamKoudo]

THIS THEORY HAS FINALLY COME FULL CIRCLE 😂👌

[@Jack-sy8mr]

Gonna miss you so much Toby, you’re one of the KZbinrs I’ve followed the longest and helped get me back into Pokémon

[@merryunbirthmas1783]

If a future pokemon game ever comes out with an official reference to the crystal onix, I hope if the only vid we get from you after you go is a yt short of you motioning at it excitedly and CuppaPhee laughing in the background with you over it. Thank you for the wonderful theories & videos!

[@Smores_AreAwesome]

4:38 Galarian Slowbro entered the chat

[@pokemontrainerthink9045]

Toby, you inspired me to start my own pokemon YT channel and I'm sad you're leaving. Thanks for your wonderful content and community you've created!

[@CamKoudo]

Me: Toby is very convincing, I should sub to CupaPhee 😃 Also me: Oh wait I'm already subscribed to her 😂😅

[@BirdieSenpai]

I haven't been watching for the entire journey, but I was here at the very beginning for your original Crystal Onix video, and it's so nostalgic to look back on how long you've been at this and how fat you've come. It's been a joy to be around on and off to witness what you've accomplished here. Funnily enough, I just relocated and, in the process, rediscovered some old Pokémon ideas I'd written about well over a decade ago, and one was called Diamonix, a Crystal Onix inspired evolution of Steelix that was Steel and Dragon type, ditching the Ground type, which I'd completely forgotten about. While entirely different conclusions, it seems we had similar minds of thinking way back when! Be well and God bless, good sir!

[@summer_stanier]

gonna miss you toby, ur vids got me into pokemon theories and lore, ur content kept me entertained during lockdowns, soar high, the true pokemon master

[@FenC919]

Crystal Onix canonized it DLC epilogue just to spite Toby.

[@peterturner5996]

Thank you for the memories and the years. I hope that whatever you move onto you find enjoyment in it

[@ScorchingShadowShaun]

seeing you go back to one of your original theories brings the whole thing together, honestly i will miss you BKT but i do understand that you need to spread your wings to try new things and to see what else life has to offer. its actually thanks to you doing all your collaborations that i discovered people like Lockstin and got hooked on his video series as well as others. so thank you for being an amazing content creator and as for CuppaPhee her videos are really good and have so much creativity, so I and others will be happy to support this starting youtuber. maybe some day you'll come back or not but never stop being you, Soar high Pokemon Bird keeper master :)

[@nissanzenkiboy]

Going to miss you so much! My favorite Poketuber! But I’m so happy for you to continue your journey. I see it like the end of the anime season where they all go their own ways to pursue their dreams! Also man I wish Onix did get that crystal form also it’s so cool. Onix is a pretty sick Pokémon and needs a little more love I must say.

[@edwardvey3019]

Maybe it's something simple as the Onixs diet. Maybe like a flamingo that eats shrimp and turns pink, Crystal Onix eats crystal to have a protective crystal appearance. Similar events occurred on the island with all pink pokemon.

[@thefirespecialist9007]

We need some Onix love, just imagine: -Onix evolves into Steelix. -Onix also evolves into Crystilix. -Steelix evolves into Diamonix. Having Pokémon with branch Evolution's, but those Evolution path not containing an equal path, have been changed with Applin! The Onix line needs this, especially since Mega Pokémon are currently removed.

[@criixt]

Crystal Onix is an anime exclusive only. Just like those pink pokemon on that one orange isle.

[@kcwegner5561]

You were a huge part of my life always listening at work and at home and now the finale is coming and idk what to do with myself to be honest. You'll be missed dearly from this die hard pokefan. I hope you the best in the future and hopefully we get some part of you maybe 1 or 2 times a year featured in others videos. You have alot to offer and teach the new and existing poketubers. Because of your videos over the years I was able to soar high in your knowledge and share that knowledge you gave me to others. You are our Ho-oh, and we are your birdkeeper beasts!

[@HollowMimic]

It all comes full circle now. I've followed you for quite some time now and it got me through some tough times. It's sad that your leaving, but you've been an inspiration to so many people, myself included. You've helped me soar high and I hope you soar even higher in this next phase of your life. Well done, Toby. Very well done.

[@kamenrideraquarius]

Thank you for the years of videos, pretty sure I've been here a long time and don't really leave comments or likes , haven't been watching every video recently but thank you for all the good content over the past decade or so

[@astralizer99]

You’ve done amazing videos over the last years thank you for the amazing videos I’ve loved them and will miss future ones

[@thefirespecialist9007]

We should get Cuppaphee to 1,000,000 subs by the end of the Year! As a creator of Fan Pokémon myself, that Sun Burst form Steelix is incredible, and I love it!!

[@dmv99]

Toby, I got one more theory for you, or an opinion video if you're up for it. In the Indigo Disk DLC, they mention that although terastallization was discovered in Paldea, the Blueberry Academy was able to replicate it. Could you do one final video and speak about two things: 1. How it MAY be possible for other regions (Unova Included) to do the same with Megas, Dynamax phenomenon, and Z-moves? 2. Could other regions (Unova included) actually replicate Megas, Dynamax phenomenon, Z-moves or terastallization? as for this video. I think it's safe to say that it may be a version of what happened to bloodmoon ursaluna. Just an adaptation over time. Anything else (Other thank the evolution process) just doesn't make sense.

[@thomascowling466]

It's gonna be weird not having yku around on KZbin. You were once of the first channels I remember discovering nearly a decade ago now, thank you so much for the entertainment. I hope that you soar high with whatever you do next Toby :)

[@some_man_tiks]

Watching this after the goodbye video. Thank you Toby. I appreciate you and the work you put into this channel.

[@SparkleChord]

I've been watching your channel since day 1, and I just wanted to say thank you for all that you've done. Your work was a staple part of my childhood, and your videos brought joy to my life in a lot of dark times. I wish you all the best going forward, and I sincerely hope that you find success and happiness in whatever you choose to do next. ❤

[@5Porygon]

Thank you so much for all videos you made. You are one of my absolutely best youtubers ever. Zdraví Nogy. Greetings from Czech Republic.

[@THELIFEOFVIEWS1]

Gonna miss your videos bro, they got me back to being interested in Pokémon

[@TheSlackerNamedJack]

Your future looks bright, man!

[@arceuslordofcreation8824]

🌟Best of luck to you, Toby You’ve done such amazing work🌟

[@iaintaylor7390]

The idea that the crystal Onix, and by extension, Steelix’s core, being a crystal harder than diamond and with strong magnetic properties isn’t as far off as one might assume. There’s a (relatively) recently discovered allotrope of Carbon called Q-Carbon, which is notably ferromagnetic at room temperature, and rather curiously, up to 40% harder than diamond in its pure bulk state. Also supposedly brighter, too. Now doesn’t that sound familiar?

[@QuiG0nJimm]

I know that the Pokémon Company is one of, if not the largest franchise out there but they could really learn and grow from the fan community with ideas like this from you Toby and Pheobe. So cool. Going to miss your videos a ton Toby

[@WhiteRaven696]

Wait OMG Sunburst Steelix is such a slay. 😍

[@vincentking2552]

Gonna miss your content, my man. 💜 We met once at MCM London, you're awesome, keep it up

[@SeedsMyth-n5d]

What I wouldn't give for an image file of that crystal onix and sunburst steelix @_@ simply PERFECT!! Love the color, shading, and vibes.

[@NonameNoname-tr8uv]

I’m sad, but I wish bigger and better things for you. Thank you for the consistently high quality videos you’ve put out. You’ve helped me get through my my morning and evening commutes for years. This is like watching Farewell Butterfree all over again lol 😢

[@randomtraveler8594]

Was great to support you over the years! Soar high, Toby!!

[@zilness]

So happy for you and your life adventures pas this channel!

[@shadecinder666]

Toby, I can't believe I've been watching you for 8 years now. I feel like I watched you grow up. I'll miss seeing your videos and theorys but I look forward to watching your gf's channel grow. Here to 8 years on her channel! Hope you have a great New Year 🎉

[@imanim3]

Gonna miss you Toby! Loved watching your videos for a while, and you've made such incredible videos and theories! This place isn't gonna be the same without ya Toby, thanks for the videos, and good luck with your future endeavors!

[@Agent719]

Not many channels get the chance to bookend like this. Congratulations on everything.

[@stevenfeagley3227]

Love you Bird Keeper Toby. I watched almost all of your videos since moving to Florida. I wanted to celebrate you by buying my Tree of Evolution poster from your store. I also subed to your friend's YTube channel.

[@pokemasta6019]

You have been a big part of my life. It is an honor to help support Phee as her journey starts. May you soar high in everything you do.

[@SR_6400]

KZbin ain't gonna be the same without u toby

[@crusherm3316]

You've been awesome toby, all the best in your future endeavours xx

[@Axecon1]

I'm so happy this was your final theory, it all comes full circle! Your channel is like the Crystal Onix eating it's tail like an Ouroboros.

[@icekangaroo9392]

I really do wonder why the Pokémon company has seemingly ignored the crystal onix.

[@romarisrogers8005]

I wonder why they thought it was a good idea to use onix as the rare Pokémon to begin with...

[@alphagamerdragon7027]

I am happy to watch all your videos from the beginning all the tell now your one awesome person

[@kdog417]

I’m just incredibly thankful to Toby for all the amazing content that he has given us over the last 9 years

[@LostSoulNexus]

My theory since paradox mons came out is along the lines of "Crystal glass is made with Lead so Crystal Onyx could be Rock/Steel type ancient form of Onyx that may evolve into a crystalline Steelix closer in appearance to Mega steelix"

[@theserpent8667]

This was a really cool episode! Nice to see my favourite non-starter Pokémon evolution line getting the spotlight.

[@jellyrahil7874]

So sad that we're gonna have to miss you! Its never gonna be the same without you, but good luck with your future endeavours!!!!

[@ryderdeston8107]

You'll never be forgotten Toby since you keep saying to watch cuppaphee who knows we might see you on her channel every now and then this isn't good bye this is more like see you soon my friend and since Ash's journey ended this year it makes sense to take a break

[@genkaiba15]

I'm so happy for you. Thank you for years of great content. ✌️

[@jakariashafin1695]

Id just like you to know thank you for all the content you've made. it wasn't you're intention but you became an important part of my. childhood

[@JpStryder]

Been loving your vids for years, and was absolutely stoked meeting you in Amsterdam. Wil be keeping an eye open for any of your future projects. ❤ Jp

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Aw thank you for coming to meet ^_^

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

The crystal onix is such a cool pokemon! Hopefully we'll be able to see more crystalline pokemon in the future! 💎✨

[@Zonerunner]

Good luck to you Toby. May joy and good fortune find you easily. Soar high.

[@TheFonzieCommunity]

though you could be biased, i agree with you 9:43 !! i subbed to her a bit ago!!

[@Zeras97]

the crystal Onix is also in Pokemon Legends Arceus. It helps dig out the tunnel near the eterna forest.

[@cringebased-kq3dr]

Thanks for all the theories, and I hope to catch the premiere tomorrow

[@seraphpaladinpendragon3259]

Fun Fact the new image for metal coat is the same item only its being opened to reveal that in actuality it is just a kind of coating you can apply!!

[@AdeptCharon]

Steel type =/= literal steel. Like with many other types, the Steel type is not about a specific material, certainly not just about steel, but also not even about metals in general (which I think actually moves away from its intended concept). It's about the concept of ultimate hardness and more general "steel-like" PROPERTIES. So Steelix having diamond-like cores fits perfectly with its Steel-typing in my mind.

[@aaronolson6736]

Sunburst Steelix would be amazing, glad we finally have a way to see this Pokemon realized after being one of the earliest videos on this channel

[@Y0sh1no5am]

Pokemon brick bronze in roblox used to have crystal onix. It was a rare spawn and you could even evolve it to crystal steelix and mega evolve it. It's really cool. It's just an onix and steelix being cyan blue but it looks very much like crystals.

[@TaliesinMyrddin]

Phoebe still keeping on with the Kitikami joke lol Best of luck Toby!

[@jishnus9130]

Without Birdkeepertoby's theory, Poketube sphere wouldn't be the same.Hope you continue the series in the future!!!❤

[@BirdKeeperToby]

[@KaiCyreus]

the hidden sequel to the Centenary Forms video, what a twist!!

[@PokeRiderM]

to end with the beginning is lovely.

[@JDely101]

Godspeed on your journey through life!!!

[@deja0entendu]

Damn, dude. Thanks for providing me with content to munch these last few years. Will miss your vids!

[@Alec11_43]

It’s mostly because of you that I include crystal onix in my list of Pokémon forms I wish would be in future Pokémon games(like mega evolutions and Deoxys with a green core like the one in the movie).

[@xionmemoria]

This has the same energy as Ash releasing his butterfree. It's absolutely for the best, I'm cheering, wouldn't change a thing... but it still hurts. We're going to miss you! Enjoy yourself, wherever you fly off to!

[@saeedrazavi4428]

"It all comes together" -Lockstin (madly)

[@jarkiplier]

Perfect theory to end on. Out of everything Crystal Onix is the one form that needs the most to be added to the mainline games someday.

[@michaelsingh8487]

Toby, if you want to cover something small, there's the connection between the elemental gems in Unova and the terastal crystals in Paldea. The elemental gems tend to be found in ruins and caves, and I think this could lead somewhere connecting with terastal energy boosting a move's power.

[@BirdKeeperToby]

I think now it;s to late for me to do anytihng new, thnak you tohugh

[@michaelsingh8487]

@@BirdKeeperToby idk, maybe you can suggest it to Cuppa Phee

[@DustyGogoat]

I LOVE STEELIX * exhales * Great video and design!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Ahhhh thanks man ^_^ came up with the idea for this literally talking with you and @cuppaphee in NYC

[@DustyGogoat]

@@BirdKeeperToby that’s awesome! Bloodmoon Ursaluna is essentially a legendary regional form 😵‍💫