Logan Paul promised he would not stop hunting Pokémon until he caught one. He then called it quits after one day. Now he is back, sort of.
The YouTuber-turned-WWE wrestler announced on September 18 that he would attempt to catch his first shiny Pokémon: Onix. The odds of finding a shiny are one in 8,192. Paul said he would hunt until he caught a shiny, then evolve it via trade and a metal coat into Steelix. He also vowed to play live on YouTube and Twitch, promising to stream all of it.
After 34 hours, fans online believed he had given up. Paul said he had lost his mind and felt like a horrible dad and husband. He told viewers his co-hosts would instead “hold it down” for him, adding that he needed to get some family time. He eventually rejoined the stream alongside his wife, Nina Agdal, and announced the hunt would be paused while he headed to perform for WWE on Monday Night Raw. The channel now carries a “BRB – At work” message displayed over the top of his old YouTube videos.
The Shiny Hunt That Promised to Never End
Shiny Pokémon have been sought by trainers since the days of Pokémon Gold and Silver. They are much rarer than their non-shiny counterparts. Unless you are extremely lucky, dedicated, or decide to manipulate things, you may never actually find one.
Paul’s promise was specific. He would catch a shiny Onix, then evolve it via trade and a metal coat into Steelix. He said he could be hunting for days. He promised to stream all of it, and he has been doing exactly that, keeping the hunt going even after he admitted he felt like he had lost his mind and felt like a horrible dad and husband.
The odds are long. One in 8,192 does not look promising when a hunt stretches across days.
Paul’s Message After Fans Thought He Quit
Some fans said it was “horrible luck” to have not come across a shiny Onix in the time he was playing. “Onix is playing the long game,” another commented.
Paul’s actual words were direct. “I’ve lost my brain. I feel like a horrible dad and husband,” he said. He told viewers his co-hosts would instead “hold it down” for him. “I need to get some family time,” he added.
The stream did not quit completely. Paul rejoined later, playing alongside his wife, Nina Agdal. He then announced the hunt would be paused while he headed to perform for WWE on Monday Night Raw.
The Pause Message That Appeared Over His Videos
The channel now carries a “BRB – At work” message displayed over the top of his old YouTube videos. It is a simple message for a simple situation. Paul is off doing WWE work.
The hunt is paused. The channel is paused with it.
The Numbers Behind His Hunt So Far
Paul’s hunt has not been without viewers. He said he has had close to 1 million views on Twitch in the 34 hours of streaming. He has also had over 3,700 encounters.
Those numbers do not change the fact that he called it quits after one day. The hunt is paused, and the message is clear: he is at work.
The stream is paused.
What Fans Said About His Quit
Some fans were sympathetic. “Horrible luck” was a common response. Others were more amused. “Onix is playing the long game” was one comment.
The hunt is paused, and the channel is paused with it.
Why the Hunt Matters to Fans
Shiny Pokémon are a part of Pokémon history. Trainers have been hunting them since the days of Gold and Silver.
Paul’s hunt was a chance for fans to watch someone chase something they have chased themselves. The stream was a way to connect with the game and with each other. Even after he said he felt like he had lost his mind and felt like a horrible dad and husband, fans kept watching, and the hunt continued, with the stream going live and keeping the hunt going despite the pause.
The Verdict on Paul’s Pause
Paul did what he said he would do. He hunted until he needed to stop. He then explained why he stopped, played with his wife, and announced the pause.
The pause is a fact. He is at work, and the stream reflects that.
What Happens Next
The “BRB – At work” message on the channel is still up. The hunt is paused, and the channel is waiting.
The numbers are real. Close to 1 million views on Twitch. Over 3,700 encounters. Those numbers do not change the fact that the hunt is paused.
The hunt is paused, and the channel is waiting.
Key Facts
- Paul announced the hunt on September 18
- The odds of finding a shiny are one in 8,192
- He has had close to 1 million views on Twitch in 34 hours
- He has had over 3,700 encounters
- The hunt is paused while he performs for WWE on Monday Night Raw
Source material: “Logan Paul pauses 24/7 Pokemon stream after promising to not stop,” Dexerto.
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