I Opened a Real Life Pokémon Gym

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @WolfeyVGC
    @WolfeyVGC  Рік тому +13107

    This video took months of planning and hundreds of hours of work, so if you enjoyed it I hope you'll consider subscribing! I'd love to open up a Pokemon Elite 4 in real life next

    • @kingdoingstuff
      @kingdoingstuff Рік тому +90

      Id love to see an elite 4 too

    • @crezekin2279
      @crezekin2279 Рік тому +17

      Great video!

    • @Dr._is_sleepy
      @Dr._is_sleepy Рік тому +49

      Wolfe gonna get his own personalized room with a bunch of Dracovish and Eggy inspired branding

    • @dumbmonkey1313
      @dumbmonkey1313 Рік тому +7

      Wolfey thank you and your team for making such good content, i recently introduced my friend to vgc and your videos have been really helpful

    • @undeniablySomeGuy
      @undeniablySomeGuy Рік тому +7

      Wolfe you’re crazy! You’re making videos and events that are totally unheard of in the pokemon scene. It takes an innovator like you to take risks and make big plays to help evolve the whole community

  • @MegaToad09
    @MegaToad09 Рік тому +4058

    Bro THIS is exactly what the Pokemon Company should be doing. Pop-up Gyms just like this with challengers and trainers and cool stuff to do while you wait. Have an exclusive gift shop attached for event swag T.T huge props to all involved

    • @eagletgriff
      @eagletgriff Рік тому +126

      In hindsight its such a missed opportunity for them haha

    • @lvlinty
      @lvlinty Рік тому +140

      Or they could just sell Pikachu products in stores and print money for no effort... :(

    • @valanril
      @valanril Рік тому +13

      YES PLEASE i would sleep there😭

    • @shaggydude1226
      @shaggydude1226 Рік тому +7

      The world is not capable of such anymore 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @charzinc3492
      @charzinc3492 Рік тому +11

      And imagine the winner can get a super rare pokemon such as a shiny mew with maxed evs and ivs and a good ability. Something like that would be crazy

  • @surprisecat7401
    @surprisecat7401 Рік тому +11916

    Wolfe is definitely pushing the boundaries of being a Pokémon UA-camr. For sure deserves all the success he's having right now. The video and the event was amazing.

    • @pabloguzman8472
      @pabloguzman8472 Рік тому +100

      wolfe is our real life champion he is like a real life Leon

    • @aaronsegal6052
      @aaronsegal6052 Рік тому +25

      Youtubist

    • @dixoncider8372
      @dixoncider8372 Рік тому +8

      @@pabloguzman8472 then why did real life Leon bottle the Worlds last year? 🧐

    • @lillipup_tamer1148
      @lillipup_tamer1148 Рік тому +25

      @@dixoncider8372 One of the things that makes competitive Pokémon so exciting for someone like Wolfe is that there are so many variables to match and to competitive, that you don’t ever just know you can win. He has made multiple videos that discuss his experience at Worlds that acknowledge his mistakes.

    • @Findifesta
      @Findifesta Рік тому +3

      That's the world champion difference

  • @jaceboigamez2220
    @jaceboigamez2220 Рік тому +1230

    Imagine how cool it would be if there were hundreds of gyms like this spread out all across the world were anyone could play, earn badges, prizes and compete in international tournaments

    • @SilentioSR7O
      @SilentioSR7O Рік тому +18

      Does Pokemon GO count? lol

    • @shinycake143
      @shinycake143 Рік тому +45

      ​@@SilentioSR7O i mean it works but i think it would be more fun if it wasn't just tapping on your phone and having rng to level up your pokemon and instead like the traditional games, but could maybe still be possible on your phone

    • @SilentioSR7O
      @SilentioSR7O Рік тому +5

      @@shinycake143 I forgot I commented this lol

    • @garretreed9709
      @garretreed9709 Рік тому +6

      Even if it was Pokémon go to start off. Game freak isn’t doing much.

    • @AmeNabam
      @AmeNabam Рік тому

      Bruh! And only if had the potentiality to earn money

  • @rufusdrumknottvgc
    @rufusdrumknottvgc Рік тому +3029

    Brendan Zheng is like an actual Pokémon protagonist for real. Going up against his own brother in a Gym, tell me that’s not straight out of a Pokémon game.

    • @charlesruteal9062
      @charlesruteal9062 Рік тому +218

      He's got the name, too.

    • @daviddaritan
      @daviddaritan Рік тому +159

      Meanwhile wolfe is such a perfect Pokemon antagonist. This storyline suits so much.

    • @chimuoma390
      @chimuoma390 Рік тому +14

      I Want To Set Up A Digimon Battle Spirit 1.5/2.0 Gym!My Best Scores On The Highest Difficulties(Extreme/Hard)1600 Impmon,1300 ExGuilmon,1200 Guilmon,1200 Gabumon,1000 Patamon,1000 Gatomon,1700 ExAgunimon,1000 ExLobomon,1000 Loweemon!I Am A Master/Ancient Tag Ranked Tamer!Fight Me,Digimon Fans!

    • @ic4192
      @ic4192 Рік тому +37

      @@chimuoma390 this sounds cool, but you should pitch this to digimon fans.

    • @USSFFRU
      @USSFFRU Рік тому +8

      We're all NPCs in his world!

  • @melovespoon
    @melovespoon Рік тому +4346

    Can we just talk about how inspiring it is that someone just picked up the series and was able to clear the gym that efficiently

    • @epicgamer-ny4fj
      @epicgamer-ny4fj Рік тому +795

      Yeah, like that was legit just. A strat you'd use for an ingame gym, and it WORKED FLAWLESSLY

    • @justsomewheel9379
      @justsomewheel9379 Рік тому +596

      I love her shocked expression when she realised she was winning

    • @artandem9637
      @artandem9637 Рік тому +50

      Honestly not that inspiring, considering how a discharge spam was Wolfe's Achilles heel.
      Also, why the hell was her killowatrel not volt absorb?

    • @lizstolte2634
      @lizstolte2634 Рік тому +725

      @@artandem9637 why discount her? if people are inspired then it was inspiring. It's awesome to see new people join the community later in life and find enjoyment in it. She was one of a handful of winners, give the girl some credit

    • @melovespoon
      @melovespoon Рік тому +493

      @@artandem9637 I don't see you with a gym badge

  • @MadamLava094
    @MadamLava094 Рік тому +221

    Alternating between tough back and forths and the leader getting swept entirely by a particularly good anti-type strategy feels very authentic to an actual in-game Gym battle! This is such a cool concept, great job

  • @yoavtuvia3251
    @yoavtuvia3251 Рік тому +2125

    Love how 25 years later, still the best tactic to win a gym is by brute forcing with super effective moves.
    Great job with this project!

    • @carsonshutts3599
      @carsonshutts3599 Рік тому +86

      This comment is so real

    • @Robert53area
      @Robert53area Рік тому +143

      That's why you always teacher your pokemon one move that is good against, their counter.
      I always teach my dragon types one element move, one poison move. One dragon move, and a buff move.

    • @jajasking9652
      @jajasking9652 Рік тому +79

      @@Robert53area that wouldn't make a diference agains two really fast electric type Pokemons with buffed superefective attacks that hit all Pokemons without being able to do anything, but otherwise, agree

    • @grieveromega6060
      @grieveromega6060 Рік тому +34

      @@jajasking9652 Totally agree, that is why you have a water/ground type staller and Toxapex in your team if you run a player led water gym.

    • @nelsonpuccruz4846
      @nelsonpuccruz4846 Рік тому +32

      @@Robert53area more importantly, that’s why you don’t make a full team of a single type haha.

  • @jackcoghlan6521
    @jackcoghlan6521 Рік тому +1710

    The double discharge team was actually quite creative, Wolfey knows what to do against more conventional team, but didn't expect someone to just power through as hard as possible, making it surprisingly effective and creative.

    • @Jaidawn
      @Jaidawn Рік тому +194

      love that strat, used that thing as a kid with surfing water types lol

    • @XAaronymousX
      @XAaronymousX Рік тому +74

      @@Jaidawn Gastrodon Storm Draining be like 😂

    • @Felipe_Andre_
      @Felipe_Andre_ Рік тому +47

      He should have brought gastrodon

    • @hindelsoft4650
      @hindelsoft4650 Рік тому +55

      It's interesting that Wolfe chose the 4 pokemon on his team that had no way of dealing with that team. His Palafin and Baraskewda had priority moves he could have used to take down at least one of their pokemon. Though admittedly he'd have a hard time winning either way.

    • @glooperscooper
      @glooperscooper Рік тому +7

      @@Felipe_Andre_ he didn't know

  • @demilettucee3657
    @demilettucee3657 Рік тому +505

    This is one of the most interactive and well thought out Pokemon event, and it's not even from the company itself! Love seeing everyone get together in this wonderful event

    • @iantaakalla8180
      @iantaakalla8180 Рік тому +9

      When was the last time the company of a product that would be ripe for hosting these cool events did anything better than those of the community?
      Smash does not count because they plan to make sure there are no fan alternatives.

    • @JayceCH.
      @JayceCH. Рік тому

      Lets hope they dont sue though.

    • @cucumbermainline
      @cucumbermainline Рік тому

      @@JayceCH. but why would TPC sue this massive free PR for their games

  • @phrophetsamgames
    @phrophetsamgames Рік тому +219

    You know, this makes me realize the gym leaders in big cities in-game must be exhausted with having to deal with tons of challengers, which probably justified the amount of gym trainers some of them might have. Also, I absolutely would love to spend my free time in a real life Pokémon gym and just be a groupie basically, sorta like how the anime portrays some gym leaders as local leaders and celebs.

    • @naaat
      @naaat 4 місяці тому +5

      well, if the gym isn't open for only one day, I'm sure the crowd would be less intense

  • @andresfernandez985
    @andresfernandez985 Рік тому +6915

    we need 7 more people like you scattered through the rest of the world

    • @monky4640
      @monky4640 Рік тому +111

      TRUE

    • @ZebraLuv
      @ZebraLuv Рік тому +459

      Each region is like a country.
      So it would be 8 gyms spread across different states, and elite 4 in the Washington DC. That way people can either pick just the gym closest or the full traveling challenge.

    • @monky4640
      @monky4640 Рік тому +211

      @@ZebraLuv one gym on each continent+extra one in japan, and the elite 4 is wherever the world champion lives, who is the final challenge
      that's how i think it would work

    • @SY-mn6qb
      @SY-mn6qb Рік тому +47

      Each big country or region is fine or we’d have to travel to other planets for sequals

    • @andresfernandez985
      @andresfernandez985 Рік тому +148

      @@ZebraLuv the world is a lot larger than united states, my friend

  • @demon_otf_1803
    @demon_otf_1803 Рік тому +587

    This is legitimately the coolest thing I've ever seen pokemon-related. I'm so jealous of everyone who got to experience that in-person. Please keep doing things like this Wolfey, you are just fundamentally changing the landscape of pokemon content!

    • @ramanahveljeyaseelan5406
      @ramanahveljeyaseelan5406 Рік тому

      Tbh, the pachirisu at worlds thing was cooler (this including the like 4 events and over crowding issues) but this is great too

    • @cleverman383
      @cleverman383 Рік тому +14

      Nintendo's marketing team should be taking notes. This is both a great thing for fans, and an amazing advertisement for Pokemon. They should be setting these up in every city like Apple does with its Apple Stores. Make it a place where you can go to watch, buy merch, challenge the gym, buy games, buy merch, get exclusive mystery gifts downloaded to your game, and buy merch.

    • @FairyPhantasia
      @FairyPhantasia Рік тому +1

      ​@Clever Man good thing you said buy merch twice.

    • @megselv6633
      @megselv6633 Рік тому

      Next step is to make scenery as well LOL! Imagine what one could do with creativity and some sponsor money...

    • @ramanahveljeyaseelan5406
      @ramanahveljeyaseelan5406 Рік тому

      @@megselv6633 next step should be to make the gyms stronger, I feel like wolfe would have done better with donzdo and tausugiri, but ig they wanted to make the gym more playable to amateurs, also ig maybe wokfe thought he would run into a lot of murkrow, which can be countered by coalossal tbh

  • @jameswrhymer
    @jameswrhymer Рік тому +363

    This is probably the coolest Pokemon content I have ever seen. You made a real life gym dude, and brought so much joy to people. Congrats on organizing such a gem of a moment for the Pokemon community!

    • @robertgavin6433
      @robertgavin6433 Рік тому +3

      I know right???!!!! He is pushing the boundaries of pokemon content and I'm all for it!!!!

  • @jaysundj
    @jaysundj Рік тому +1734

    It's incredible how much effort goes in to just a ten minute video. Love Wolfe's content
    Edit: You know UA-cam has a serious bot problem when people start accusing me, a human, of being a bot.

    • @aydenator27
      @aydenator27 Рік тому +5

      aha! you cant fool me! youre just another “can we just appreciate” bot arent you? im onto ya

    • @lowceyn2875
      @lowceyn2875 Рік тому +7

      Classic like-bait bot comment that havent seen the video. The most effort was opening the whole store more than the video.

    • @aydenator27
      @aydenator27 Рік тому +5

      @@lowceyn2875 i agree, but consider this: he had to open the store to make this video, which means that effort is not seperate from the video itself, it would just ADD to the effort put into Just a Ten Minute Video.

    • @antfayden
      @antfayden Рік тому +1

      @@aydenator27 or you just dont make a video on opening a store

    • @Hipnopoleon
      @Hipnopoleon Рік тому +1

      🤓

  • @Rangel695
    @Rangel695 Рік тому +375

    That Killowatrel and Raichu combo is actually insane to me ngl! Such a cool idea
    Also if this event ever comes back, I would love to join hopefully

    • @ArtisChronicles
      @ArtisChronicles Рік тому +7

      That's the kinda funny craziness I'd actually run.

    • @SirKnightNatsu
      @SirKnightNatsu 10 місяців тому +17

      crazy how the person was like kinda new to pokemon too XD

    • @2xYuW
      @2xYuW 9 місяців тому +10

      @@SirKnightNatsu it's that point in our Pokemon journey where we absolutely know so little, that the little things we know end up becoming the craziest strats.
      I ran an Aggron that ran Thunder because "well, he's weak to water, and water is weak to electric". Ended up destroying Wallace with a lvl 80 Aggron lmao

  • @hamtier
    @hamtier Рік тому +503

    this event looked amazing! the woman that said she fell out of pokemon for awhile but got back to it with this gen hit me hard because wolfey is the reason why i stuck to this generation after having fallen out for abit as well. and here we all are united in our love for the hobby and of the world champion. thanks for everything Wolfey!

    • @trey2297
      @trey2297 Рік тому

      Shut yo soft ass up man damn

  • @editingprojects2520
    @editingprojects2520 Рік тому +766

    This is one of the dopest DOPEST things I have EVER seen a fandom pull together to do. Better than any in person event I’ve seen Niantic themselves pull together for Pokémon Go too

    • @dxrbkn5145
      @dxrbkn5145 Рік тому +3

      >fandom
      nope
      a group of people who worked their ass

    • @Gigi-zr6hp
      @Gigi-zr6hp Рік тому +24

      This isn't the collective work of the fandom, it's Wolfey and his friends in the VGC that made this possible
      the fandom is mostly arguing on twitter and reddit

  • @Fluxdeluxe1
    @Fluxdeluxe1 Рік тому +934

    Wolfe’so new type of content is infinitely better. He interacts better with viewers and comes across as a very good content creator. Don’t get me wrong, I liked his old type of content but this just fits Wolfe more

    • @poofyfox6751
      @poofyfox6751 Рік тому +19

      Not gonna lie, I never finished the hour long videos, these ones are much better

    • @drakeyyy
      @drakeyyy Рік тому +62

      im glad bonuswolfe exists tho, so we can still get the old style videos

    • @samthomas1945
      @samthomas1945 Рік тому +22

      @@drakeyyy totally agree. I love the new style of video, but so good to be able to go onto bonuswolfe and get the more top of the dome style

    • @larsworldh2106
      @larsworldh2106 Рік тому +3

      @@samthomas1945 triple confirm that bonuswolfe still has real youtube is.

    • @KingHarambe_RIP
      @KingHarambe_RIP Рік тому +5

      tbh, part of me was missing the old content style, but then I found BonusWolfe and was ecstatic to learn we now have the best of both worlds!

  • @RicardoPerezOficial
    @RicardoPerezOficial Рік тому +872

    Brilliant idea. Would love to go to another event like that. I could help you organize another one in Mexico City 🙌🏽

    • @Anisgape
      @Anisgape Рік тому +6

      Contigo harían el mejor evento del mundo, y el slobo apoyando

    • @blakeevin9936
      @blakeevin9936 Рік тому +14

      That would be awesome to have all the gyms spread out over the globe

    • @NaDes990
      @NaDes990 Рік тому +1

      brilliant idea someone had 2008 thats wqhy pokegym cafe ecist in some country

    • @SmokeystarOriginal
      @SmokeystarOriginal Рік тому +2

      I was just thinking a flying type gym in Mexico city would be sick

    • @gopenathdeb9824
      @gopenathdeb9824 Рік тому +1

      @@SmokeystarOriginalhow about a fire or ground type

  • @nickjayme7151
    @nickjayme7151 Рік тому +487

    I love how wolfey was always so respectful. Even if he destroyed someone with no difficulty, he still was kind and made it NOT seem like such a major defeat 😂. But seriously he’s really cool❤

    • @williamlevison9966
      @williamlevison9966 Рік тому +5

      He knows he could probably beat them in a real game lol. All water types is difficult to say the least

    • @arealfakeidentity3355
      @arealfakeidentity3355 Рік тому +26

      deep down i kinda wished that he would make them black out and lose their money
      but yeah hes a nice guy

    • @TheGreatSammyJack
      @TheGreatSammyJack Рік тому +12

      Just like a real Gym Leader. They push the trainers but encourage them too.

    • @ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507
      @ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507 Рік тому

      Deep down he's a troll tho he needs to let the true colors shine once again

  • @CyBunny05
    @CyBunny05 Рік тому +290

    We NEED official gym leader events like this in the future. It looks so fun for Pokemon fans, and might get more people into the franchise!

    • @Sheenifier
      @Sheenifier Рік тому +20

      I don't think an event like this has ever happened before. The franchise has been alive for over 20yrs and not even Pokemon thought of doing this. Not without it being like Go or something

    • @calebcompleteform1607
      @calebcompleteform1607 Рік тому

      I AGREEE

    • @Kurainuz
      @Kurainuz Рік тому +3

      Not the same thing but when i was a teen every summer there were pokemon theme events in a lot of the beaches of my country, you could go there play and do some gymkhanas , get oficial merch, and get event pokemon.
      Sadly this disapeared

    • @CyBunny05
      @CyBunny05 Рік тому

      @@Sheenifier I know! Such a missed opportunity.

    • @seanpinette9741
      @seanpinette9741 Рік тому +2

      Having one in every major city per state and province for Canada would be so cool. I live in Montreal and would love to be part of a Montreal pokemon gym event

  • @1AngryPerson
    @1AngryPerson Рік тому +252

    Watching Brendan walk through the gym was like watching Red walk through. So badass.

    • @byzantine5761
      @byzantine5761 Рік тому +28

      Ironic that Brendan shares a name with another Pokémon protagonist, the male protagonist of Gen 3

  • @chocoboko123
    @chocoboko123 Рік тому +206

    This is so beautiful and heartwarming. The official Pokemon company itself could never organize something that is so loving to its fanbase. This many people that can gather and bond over a 90s franchise... it's amazing.

  • @PrincessTea1
    @PrincessTea1 Рік тому +748

    I always wondered why there were people hanging around a gym in the games, and after watching this, I realized that I would be one of the groupies checking out the challengers and seeing what else gym has to offer. LOL Such a cool event!!

  • @gribberoni
    @gribberoni Рік тому +158

    Wolfe, this is... absolutely incredible. The entire video I just had this massive smile on my face, just amazed about everything from the concept of an irl Pokémon Gym, to *a real, actual water bottle guy,* to getting swept by a team someone would actually use _in-game_ to beat a Water-type Gym, to the *_ANIME AS ALL HELL FINAL CHALLENGER REVEAL._* You're pushing the envelope of competitive pokémon content, and we're all so excited to see what you're cooking up next.

  • @Lasanha779
    @Lasanha779 Рік тому +292

    5:20 that badge was so deserved, she was new into this generation and already had a combo like that

    • @vespacito3950
      @vespacito3950 Рік тому +28

      THIS LADY MUST'VE KNOWN WHAT SHE WAS DOING HERE, LIKE GENUINELY
      HOLY FUCK MAN-

    • @rory828
      @rory828 Рік тому +2

      @@vespacito3950don’t swear in comments

    • @giuliobarletta7597
      @giuliobarletta7597 Рік тому +26

      banana tree... they're olives daaaaamn

    • @thai33oz
      @thai33oz Рік тому +17

      @@rory828 didn't know this is a school. For the a second there my crazy mind thought I was on the internet.

    • @vespacito3950
      @vespacito3950 Рік тому +11

      Bro, this is the internet. People can swear as much as they want with no repercussions. Who let this kid on here?

  • @drizzdrazz
    @drizzdrazz 10 місяців тому +21

    this honestly had me smiling almost the entire time, such a cool idea!!! having the screen outside, having the badges, the guy in the front handing out waters and giving tips... just all around super wholesome along with having all the things youd want for a real life gym battle hahaha AWESOME job

  • @PalpitoadPlus
    @PalpitoadPlus Рік тому +302

    Wolfey has actually been popping off so hard since Scarlet and Violet. Don't stop man

    • @oa_swift3694
      @oa_swift3694 Рік тому +22

      It's the world champ difference

    • @Nita-lu6sn
      @Nita-lu6sn Рік тому

      @@oa_swift3694 this is evquilvant to the pokemon world championships anime title! 😂

  • @LucarioredLR
    @LucarioredLR Рік тому +1527

    When a youtuber pulls off a better event than the game company itself
    This looks insane, both in the fun and logistical factors
    Really wish this starts becoming a more commonplace thing, and hopefully not just in the US!

    • @adamhoffman519
      @adamhoffman519 Рік тому +56

      Real fans know what makes a series great. Far better than a corporate company

    • @carlosvasquez2196
      @carlosvasquez2196 Рік тому +30

      @@adamhoffman519 GameFreak used to make quality games but now they are just lazy.

    • @iliketrains263
      @iliketrains263 Рік тому +8

      for real! why is this not a thing for pokemon day?

    • @thelegacyofgaming2928
      @thelegacyofgaming2928 Рік тому +1

      @@carlosvasquez2196 They haven't made quality games for about a decade now

    • @lolwtnick4362
      @lolwtnick4362 Рік тому

      why? people hack and over do it making it no fun for casuals.

  • @yuvalwh
    @yuvalwh Рік тому +233

    The effort Wolfe puts into his videos is insane. An absolute legend worthy of the world champ difference

  • @Tinyflower1
    @Tinyflower1 Рік тому +13

    This looked like so much fun, I hope the Pokemon Company takes notes, because I sure as hell would wish stuff like that would happen here in europe too. Like seriously this is what they should do to market a new generation

  • @infernape494
    @infernape494 Рік тому +190

    This is honestly a genius idea. Please keep doing events like these all around the world!

  • @uhGair
    @uhGair Рік тому +125

    Nintendo needs to sponsor you at this point, crazy how much your content is doing for the community.

  • @aerodynamiccow3597
    @aerodynamiccow3597 Рік тому +386

    I love how the last battle was like something out of a legit Pokémon game with the former Champion going through his brother and then the Gym leader to regain his title.

  • @EmberTheShark
    @EmberTheShark Рік тому +17

    Glad this is now his most viewed video. Love it when hard work and good ideas get rewarded.

  • @quackkillerreal
    @quackkillerreal Рік тому +261

    This is presented like a news segment in such a way that i’m now just craving more content like this

    • @mica4977
      @mica4977 Рік тому +5

      It does have "an everyday pokemon world occurance" newscast type feel to it 🤣

  • @AG17232
    @AG17232 Рік тому +475

    Wow this is the most amazing Pokémon themed event since Pokémon Go I’ve ever seen. Has to take the cake as the best PokeTuber I’ve ever seen. Thank you for bringing everybody’s childhood into reality Wolfe!

  • @jayd.doubledubs
    @jayd.doubledubs Рік тому +61

    That double discharge strat put the biggest smile on my face. Discharge-Volt Absorb-Lightening Rod was the first ever team I tried in Doubles, and seeing someone succeed with it makes me super happy

  • @CTRLVCatMemes
    @CTRLVCatMemes Рік тому +9

    Entered into this vid a bit skeptical but honestly so blown away by how fun and well managed this looks - even down to the screen outside to keep people waiting entertained

  • @404JNF
    @404JNF Рік тому +118

    It feels so good seeing Wolfe succeed. He’s worked so hard. He deserves it!

  • @ratchet9869
    @ratchet9869 Рік тому +70

    I legit could not stop smiling throughout this whole video. It looked like such a cool and fun event, really bringing people together in a wholesome, Pokémon-loving way. Great job and looking forward to seeing more like this!

  • @cyberphoenix1822
    @cyberphoenix1822 Рік тому +64

    Why is this so wholesome? I was smiling the whole time. It's like my dream of living in Pokémon world is coming true

  • @paulomigs1221
    @paulomigs1221 Рік тому +9

    Watching this video sent goosebumps all over my body multiple times. Holyyyy it must have been so cool to be able to participate in a real life pokemon gym event! Wolfey, you are the real goat!

  • @Firesawdust
    @Firesawdust Рік тому +180

    Just imagine if this was actually how Pokémon gyms work. Where trainers not only battled challengers and the leader but also got a chance to get signed autographs, play arcades, and do other things while they wait for their turn to go against the gym leader.

    • @leocruz1688
      @leocruz1688 Рік тому +19

      in the pokemon world some are like that the Celadon city gym is an aroma therapy spa aswell as a gym

    • @YuyuHakurei
      @YuyuHakurei Рік тому +5

      @@leocruz1688 Oh ya that episode was funny. Cerulean Gym has Water shows with the pokemon like the Boston Aquarium.

    • @johnpauljonesisabadass8134
      @johnpauljonesisabadass8134 Рік тому

      Bro there's like a fashion runway as a gym in unova. Was it Elesa?

  • @Frogmanxyz
    @Frogmanxyz Рік тому +156

    I hope people really realize how big Pokémon really is here. I’d LOVE to see more IRL events like this for Pokémon!!:)

    • @cobalius
      @cobalius Рік тому +7

      Each city in the world should have a gym leader as much as they usually have a major^^

    • @HazeEmry
      @HazeEmry Рік тому +4

      Before doing this worldwide, I hope we get voice acting first :p

    • @stompingpeak2043
      @stompingpeak2043 Рік тому +1

      Yeah tons of people play it. Even people that you think wouldn't ever touch pokemon

  • @josephfoli2670
    @josephfoli2670 Рік тому +404

    This has got to be among one of the best Pokémon videos/events on UA-cam. CLEARLY a huge amount of work went into this from many people. Huge props to everyone who made it happen!
    My only complaint is that I’m a little jealous I didn’t get to go 😉

    • @29shrek8
      @29shrek8 Рік тому +1

      idk bro, i feel like it IS the best pokemon video, it definitely had the most effort out of any video i watched on pokemon, whod think a little childs anime can be turned into this. amazing. (the anime is meant for children but anyone can watch it)

    • @Rick-rl9qq
      @Rick-rl9qq Рік тому

      @@29shrek8 I started watching pokemon as I used to watch it when I was a kid, but the amount of adult jokes in the dub are just amazing.

  • @TheHitmanforHireMrGRIM
    @TheHitmanforHireMrGRIM Рік тому +3

    Respect....
    This was a creative way to bring so many Pokémon fans together, as well as giving them experience battling top tier players.
    Good stuff.

  • @bannles
    @bannles Рік тому +189

    Wolfe has proven time and again that he is undoubtedly my favorite Pokémon UA-camr! It’s an absolutely wonderful thing for you to host an event like this and all of your fans will thank you for it.

    • @Zooptopus27
      @Zooptopus27 Рік тому +1

      Crazy that I saw him first with Shady before he decided to make a UA-cam channel. Glad he's had so much success after keeping at it 7 years or so later. Persistence pays off.

    • @MarkHogan994
      @MarkHogan994 Рік тому +1

      *youtubist

  • @Evie0133
    @Evie0133 Рік тому +308

    This got me a bit teary, seeing loads of people having fun together with Pokémon, and seeing Wolfe pouring so much time and energy into it, with the event being a big success, it's such a sweet sight :D

  • @thedean0
    @thedean0 Рік тому +313

    This is the single most wholesome thing I have ever seen. Huge props to Wolfey for bringing so many people together for a really fun and creative event!

    • @hypercoyote
      @hypercoyote Рік тому

      I literally had the same thought. Get out of my head! 😅

    • @blazers4life994
      @blazers4life994 Рік тому

      You must live under a rock

  • @the_official_frogman
    @the_official_frogman Рік тому +5

    told her i'd go to the gym, didn't tell her which one

  • @ITGR
    @ITGR Рік тому +635

    Why is this such a fun concept?!? I appreciate how Wolfey embodied the spirit of the gym leaders and had a team that was meant to be defeated. A World Champ not using his best Pokémon shows a lot of restraint. I would have joined but my original game boy ran out of double A batteries 😬-original Red and Blue gym next? Lol.

    • @colinbaer1022
      @colinbaer1022 Рік тому

      Cause you are a man child... seems obvious

    • @TheAyanamiRei
      @TheAyanamiRei Рік тому +19

      It's easy to understand why it's such a fun concept. You're basically living out your dreams. You're getting the BEST Immersion. You're getting a REAL taste of what it's like to be in one of THE most Nostalgia fueled games!

    • @matthewbailey8588
      @matthewbailey8588 Рік тому +7

      It's such a familiar concept to the people who did play these games as kids/young adults. I just dont know why there arent more events like this.

  • @anzahanifathallah
    @anzahanifathallah Рік тому +93

    it's genuinely surprising that TPC itself hasn't done something like this. i saw this unfold on Twitter, i thought it was the coolest thing ever, and it's even cooler watching it on UA-cam. keep up the good work!

    • @JayceCH.
      @JayceCH. Рік тому +9

      Ikr. Yugioh's even done this type of event. This is as close to irl Pokemon as you can get without going full RP.

    • @WackMaDino
      @WackMaDino Рік тому +6

      No shot it would be as good as this if TPC actually did it, though

  • @paul3v767
    @paul3v767 Рік тому +75

    When I saw the title of the video I didn't knew what to expect to be completely honest, but I'm flabbergasted by how amazing this event seems: I can't even begin to image the hustle to put it all together. I hope Pokemon company will sponsor things like this in future, you would totally deserve it

  • @SteadfastFaith
    @SteadfastFaith 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a great event! We need the Pokémon marketing and creative team popping these up everywhere to get the younger generation into Pokémon and the now-adults who grew up with it

  • @ralphremo1862
    @ralphremo1862 Рік тому +467

    This is literally what we've all been training for thank you Wolfe

  • @asutoshpadhi-2047
    @asutoshpadhi-2047 Рік тому +58

    What Wolfie earned is so many trust worthy and supporting friends and respect from his fans.... That's a huge achivement.....❣️

  • @gohan78g
    @gohan78g Рік тому +318

    Bro no lie. This is one of the absolute coolest things I've ever seen. Creative, fun, and bringing some of that magic we all grew up on to life. Thank you for bringing this to life. If you ever do something like this near chicago I'm going.

    • @Shmandalf
      @Shmandalf Рік тому +6

      I'd literally re-buy a switch lite just to attend something like this

    • @gohan78g
      @gohan78g Рік тому +3

      @@Shmandalf bro right?! Train up a crazy good team. What type would fit Chicago or other major cities 🤔
      New York was Water so Chicago should be a sister or a foil type.

    • @crøyfrmdaraq
      @crøyfrmdaraq 10 місяців тому

      @@gohan78gwindy city flying type gym🥂

  • @brauliojosenelyozoria5698
    @brauliojosenelyozoria5698 Рік тому +4

    This is the best thing I've ever seen in my life! See people being happy and enjoying what they like is the most human thing a person can do! Nobody is judging or talking about why they're happy with game. Great job men, we need more people like you!❤

  • @VanishingPuppet
    @VanishingPuppet Рік тому +107

    I'm legitimately tearing up. I love this so much. I can't fathom how much joy you and your team brought to everyone that came.

  • @StrikeAxl
    @StrikeAxl Рік тому +114

    This got to be one of the COOLEST things I've ever seen in my life. I was smiling like an idiot the whole video wishing I had attended.
    For real, this IS the definition of awesome. Wolfe, you are killing it man.

  • @LE-1
    @LE-1 Рік тому +80

    The whole event looks to have been so well done and like everyone had a blast; a show of what Pokémon can be. Congratulations man, this is amazing!

  • @bert3837
    @bert3837 Рік тому +12

    Not me showing up with 6 garchomps thinking I’ll win with sheer strength

  • @welcometohamton2649
    @welcometohamton2649 Рік тому +84

    That was amazing and everything I ever wanted as a child. If Pokemon can't be real, let's make it feel real. I can't wait to see more events like this.

  • @Crest_of_Thunders
    @Crest_of_Thunders Рік тому +81

    This looks like a really fun idea! I would totally love to see you do it again in different locations, and I'd definitely come if it's done closer to me. World Champ Difference becoming the Gym Leader Difference baby.

  • @matthewvonbargen9450
    @matthewvonbargen9450 Рік тому +181

    Fun fact: I was like 10 feet to the left of the intro being filmed. This event was incredible, the BC staff were all the best! Get idea Wolfe!

  • @DarchrowTheEnigma
    @DarchrowTheEnigma 2 місяці тому +3

    Idc what everyone else says, but that lady won a gym badge against Wolfe. So if she says its a banana tree, its a banana tree 😂

  • @yatindrajain6515
    @yatindrajain6515 Рік тому +44

    Wolfey is an absolute gigachad for opening a real life pokemon gym

  • @northwestclasspnw7974
    @northwestclasspnw7974 Рік тому +48

    We need more Poketubers like Wolfe. Or at least more events like this.

    • @MK8MasterJunjie
      @MK8MasterJunjie Рік тому

      I’m a PokeTuber, and a SplatTuber, and a SkyTuber.

  • @golanvadis6989
    @golanvadis6989 Рік тому +106

    Desperately hoping this becomes a semiannual event or something! I’d buy a plane ticket to challenge Wolfey instantly. The content from this channel is top quality and makes me proud to be a Pokémon fan still in my adult life

  • @SlakSquad
    @SlakSquad Місяць тому

    This is incredibly beautiful and genuinely heartwarming! It's hard to believe that even the official Pokémon Company could orchestrate something as touching and meaningful for its fans as this. Seeing so many people come together to celebrate and connect over a franchise that started in the '90s is nothing short of amazing. It’s a testament to the lasting impact Pokémon has had on our lives, transcending generations and uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Moments like this highlight the passion and love within the community, showcasing how a shared interest can create deep bonds and cherished memories. It's truly inspiring to witness!

  • @dagimmic774
    @dagimmic774 Рік тому +120

    Could you imagine if someone some how did this but made 8 gyms as well and an elite 4, that would be wild! It awesome you managed to make a gym IRL!

    • @blazingdragon6232
      @blazingdragon6232 Рік тому +17

      Mr beast is watching

    • @chaource992
      @chaource992 Рік тому +5

      bro's about to summon mr beast

    • @Shmandalf
      @Shmandalf Рік тому

      Love the idea but the main issue I see with that is just travel money. Pretty much only those able to afford the expense could ever become the Champion.

    • @dagimmic774
      @dagimmic774 Рік тому

      @@Shmandalf well I think you could put it in just one area, and just make them spread out like a mile at most.

    • @herbertjesusortega4641
      @herbertjesusortega4641 Рік тому

      Or even better have 1 gym for each state and collect all 45 medals

  • @tedestrada57
    @tedestrada57 Рік тому +17

    Dang. Even as someone just watching this from UA-cam thousands of miles away from New York, this has got to be one of the most passionate Pokemon events I've witnessed for a long time. Hope that the Elite 4 gets to be EVEN GRANDER (heh, gen3 pun)! Thanks for the content, Wolfe, Aarons 1 & 2, and James! :D

  • @TeamAPS
    @TeamAPS Рік тому +68

    I've become a huge Wolfey fan the last year and this was like the big payoff! Keep doing big things like this for Pokemon! I hope to be at the next one! 👊🏾

    • @sparkypikachu7776
      @sparkypikachu7776 Рік тому +5

      Oh wow, had no clue you were a pokemon & Yugioh fan!

    • @MartinWiderlov
      @MartinWiderlov Рік тому

      Im wondering if this is possible with yugioh as well, making a sort of "yugioh gym", either with actual cards or with master duel computer stations 🤔

    • @adorabunny2538
      @adorabunny2538 Рік тому +1

      @@MartinWiderlov Ahh yes, the 8 Yu-Gi-Oh Gyms
      the Tribute Summon Gym
      the XYZ Gym
      the Fusion Gym
      the Synchro Gym
      the Pendulum Gym
      the Link Gym
      the Ritual Gym
      the Alternate Win Conditions gym

  • @aeoifjapefijl
    @aeoifjapefijl Рік тому +118

    It's a shame really fun looking events like these only ever seem to happen in massive cities like new york, california area, houston, dallas or nashville. Kind've hard not to feel left out, ya know? Also I'm shocked that Nintendo didn't bring the hammer down on you for this.

    • @Nitrometutorials
      @Nitrometutorials Рік тому +35

      As someone who grew up in a very small town, I 100% felt this sentiment and understand. However, you do have to think about it from the logistics perspective of the people planning these events. Their event will cost a huge amount regardless of where they host it, and if they put it in a really niche location that is difficult for the majority of people to make it to (though convenient for a small minority).... it just doesn't make much sense on their end.
      It is definitely the suckiest part of living in a smaller town or in a state that is not near any huge metropolitan cities. However, I will say it does get a **lot** better when you're older, because if going to events like this are a priority to you, you can spend the money to actually travel out to them and it is a lot of fun.

    • @lvlinty
      @lvlinty Рік тому +11

      Outside of what the other commenter mentioned.. many rural towns literally can't handle the influx of people this would bring.
      Streets would be jammed. Requirements would have massive wires and likely even start running out of food.. bathroom facilities would be brutal.

    • @aeoifjapefijl
      @aeoifjapefijl Рік тому +1

      @@Nitrometutorials Yeah, I figured it was always strategic in placements. Haha, I know you didn't mean to insult with the older comment but being 27 and living on disability doesn't really give you much money to save I'm afraid.

    • @aeoifjapefijl
      @aeoifjapefijl Рік тому +1

      @@lvlinty I live in a small city that has a University which brings roughly 3-4 thousand people in every year. So honestly, It might be able to deal with this haha. No promises

    • @lovemoviesful2
      @lovemoviesful2 Рік тому +1

      Because small towns or places wouldn't get a lot of attention much less people. It will depend mostly on locals more than people traveling a long distance to it. That's why major events only happen in big cities. And of course, big cities can accommodate huge amounts of crowds with Airbnb, hotels, and motels.

  • @jojicongee
    @jojicongee Рік тому +100

    This has to be one of the coolest things to ever happen, especially for Pokemon fans. What an event Wolfe, you earned my respect.

  • @almazingsk8er
    @almazingsk8er Рік тому +319

    The two people interviewed at 3:00 had such an infectious energy. They seem like absolutely lovely humans

    • @General_Lee439
      @General_Lee439 Рік тому +54

      They're like irl pokemon NPCs

    • @Teriyakipapita
      @Teriyakipapita Рік тому +24

      They are so adorable

    • @OfficialFroge
      @OfficialFroge Рік тому +13

      It's creepy vibes honestly. They could also just be NPCs lmao

    • @General_Lee439
      @General_Lee439 Рік тому +9

      @@OfficialFroge I also thought it was creepy. Ba-Sing-Se vibes. Almost like they're acting

    • @TripleG333
      @TripleG333 Рік тому +1

      She cute

  • @Elischannel4stuff
    @Elischannel4stuff Рік тому +23

    This looks so much like I imagine pokemon gyms in the games! People crowding around to see the battles. And of course product placement haha, such a great job Wolfey!

  • @visamalog
    @visamalog Рік тому +5

    "banana tree guy"
    Meanwhile Arboliva just watching you as asking if his name doesn't tell you anything or not xDD

  • @Wessield
    @Wessield Рік тому +88

    Okay so there needs to be a million more of these. What a dope idea. Epic execution. How TPC didnt jump on this idea sooner is beyond me. Great work!

  • @veyla7221
    @veyla7221 Рік тому +42

    This is absolutely one of the coolest concepts for VGC and it was executed perfectly!! The countless hours y’all put into the event really shine through in this video - it feels like I was right there in the gym, watching battles and cheering on the challengers with everyone! Thank you for bringing us along ♥️

  • @mihirandvihaanspuppets4166
    @mihirandvihaanspuppets4166 Рік тому +19

    Im completely shooked that wolfe had done this thing in real life.When i was a kid i thought what if pokemon gym and pokemon were a thing in real life ,i have absoulutely loved this video

  • @Thru_My_Lenzz
    @Thru_My_Lenzz 4 місяці тому +2

    Wow..This should be a global event...travelling to pokemon gyms worldwide to become the Pokemon World Champion.

  • @LosoLeveling
    @LosoLeveling Рік тому +26

    Saw myself at 4:00 im geeked!! This event was sick as hell and I enjoyed battling Aaron. Shout out Wolfe for signing my Switch Lite too! Can’t wait for the next one 🙏🏼

  • @Oz__MTG
    @Oz__MTG Рік тому +58

    You held that gym down excellently. I love the way you kept it traditional to a Pokémon gym, and it definitely showed in this video. That was just one badge that you’ve given to a worthy trainer, there’s still millions out there trying for a shot. I think you should remain the gym leader and maybe do this once in a while? What a successful event. 🏆 congrats to Brendan.

  • @Wiimonkey2
    @Wiimonkey2 Рік тому +22

    This sounds like the event of a lifetime for a Pokémon enthusiast. Wow. If I was walking through NYC and saw this going on, it would have blown my mind.
    I hope everyone who attended had a great time! :D

  • @topofhelist6592
    @topofhelist6592 Рік тому +8

    It makes me happy to see this. Someone making something that brings happiness to the world in a time when it’s so very needed. I don’t know why anyone hasn’t thought of this years ago.

  • @giacomobongrazio
    @giacomobongrazio Рік тому +45

    This is genius. Only a real genius like Wolfey could have done something like that.

  • @brandino1316
    @brandino1316 Рік тому +76

    This is honestly one of the best things I've ever seen. The dedication (blood, sweat and tears), money and time put in by everyone from Wolfey to The trainers to the challengers to the shop and even to everyone evolved in the filming and producing. This is genuinely master-class and is honestly so god damn amazing to watch. You're content is sooooo good😍

  • @wiksolop72
    @wiksolop72 Рік тому +28

    It's content like this that actually gets me to reconsider getting back into playing Pokemon again

  • @timboslice7982
    @timboslice7982 Рік тому +1

    the fanbase for Pokemon is really an awesome group of people

  • @mythaniakeroberos2405
    @mythaniakeroberos2405 Рік тому +10

    This event looks like a dream come true. I can't imagine how much work your team put in to make this happen. If this kind of experience ever goes on tour, I'd pay for tickets.

  • @TheUziGunner
    @TheUziGunner Рік тому +48

    Banger after banger after banger. So fucking cool to see you finally be able to make this a reality and have it turn out so well, fam! Enjoyed watching every second of this from start to finish. The amount of effort and hard work being put into this absolutely shows and I congratulate both you and everybody else in the team for pulling it off. Keep it up fam!

  • @CaptainAdmiralMango
    @CaptainAdmiralMango Рік тому +34

    I hadn't heard about this event prior to this, but this is such a cool idea!
    This is like the childhood dreams of most of us, so big respect to you Wolfey for arranging such an event!

  • @Swampfox_Brian
    @Swampfox_Brian Рік тому +3

    What a phenomenal idea! Thank you for bringing people together for such a surreal experience!

  • @artreleaf
    @artreleaf Рік тому +19

    So incredibly impressed about the set-up for the gym, the story for this video and the amount of work put into this. Congrats on this!

  • @andrewhickman028
    @andrewhickman028 Рік тому +11

    5:37 THAT XENOMORPH METALLICA JACKET. I need it in my life.
    Also really cool idea Wolfe! Brings back nostalgia of the old school Pokémon events that used to happen before everything got dispersed on wifi. Love to see it and the community still thriving ❤

  • @smithhunter5951
    @smithhunter5951 Рік тому +15

    This video made me ridiculously happy to see the community and Wolfe all together!

  • @chuchuchuchia
    @chuchuchuchia Рік тому +2

    This concept is insane and the execution was beautiful