Viral Video: Pokémon Trainers Harassed by Persistent NPCs

A Pokémon player's popularity has reached a hilarious peak: two NPCs are relentlessly calling their in-game phone. A short video showcases the player, trapped in a loop of incessant calls.

Pokémon Gold and Silver introduced the feature of receiving calls from certain NPCs after battles. These calls, usually friendly check-ins or story updates, can also offer rematches. However, this player's game has apparently malfunctioned, resulting in a relentless barrage of calls from two particularly enthusiastic trainers.

Pokémon enthusiast FodderWadder shared a clip showing them cornered in a Pokémon Center. The video begins with a call from Wade the Bug Catcher, detailing his Caterpie training and a recent Pidgey encounter. Before the player can react, another call arrives—Youngster Joey, requesting a rematch on Route 30.

The relentless ringing continues. After hanging up with Joey, his call repeats, immediately followed by another from Wade. This cycle repeats, trapping the player.

The reason for this incessant calling remains unclear. While Youngster Joey and the call system are known for repetitive calls, this level of persistence is unusual. FodderWadder suspects a save file glitch. Other players found the situation amusing, suggesting the NPCs simply enjoy chatting.

Deleting numbers in the original games is possible, but calls answer automatically. FodderWadder managed to escape the onslaught, though it proved challenging to find a moment between calls to access the menu, delete the numbers, and finally leave the Pokémon Center. The experience, however, has left them hesitant to register new numbers, fearing a repeat of the endless call loop.