Pokémon NPCs Pester Players in Hilarious Clip

A Pokémon player is experiencing an unusual level of popularity, or perhaps a glitch, as two NPCs relentlessly bombard them with phone calls. A short video shows the player trapped, unable to move while receiving continuous calls.

Pokémon Gold and Silver introduced the feature of receiving calls from certain NPCs after battles. These calls can be friendly check-ins, story updates, or rematch offers. However, this player's game seems to have malfunctioned, creating an endless loop of calls from two particularly persistent trainers.

Pokémon enthusiast FodderWadder shared a video showcasing this situation. The video begins in a Pokémon Center, and immediately, a call arrives from Wade the Bug Catcher. He provides a mundane update on his Caterpie. Before the player can react, another call comes in – Youngster Joey requesting a rematch on Route 30.

The relentless calls continue. After hanging up with Joey, the same call repeats. Then, Wade calls again, presumably repeating his previous message.

The cause of this incessant calling is unclear. While Youngster Joey and the call system in Pokémon Gold and Silver are known for repetitive calls, this is extreme. FodderWadder suspects a save file glitch. Other players found the situation humorous, suggesting the NPCs simply enjoy chatting.

Deleting phone numbers is possible, but calls answer automatically. FodderWadder eventually escaped the deluge, but only after struggling to find a moment between calls to access the menu, delete the numbers, and leave the Pokémon Center. The experience has left them hesitant to register new numbers for fear of a repeat incident.