He was ready to end everything, until one unexpected “new friend” comment changed his life. Eastside Scrafty opens up about how Pokémon became more than a game, it became a lifeline. From a turbulent childhood spent in foster care to a breaking point that nearly ended it all, he shares how a bond with a fictional fighter and a Facebook page born from heartbreak helped him hold on. Discover how his defiance, team loyalty, and a deep-rooted love for black culture gave Eastside Scrafty not...
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He was ready to end everything, until one unexpected “new friend” comment changed his life. Eastside Scrafty opens up about how Pokémon became more than a game, it became a lifeline. From a turbulent childhood spent in foster care to a breaking point that nearly ended it all, he shares how a bond with a fictional fighter and a Facebook page born from heartbreak helped him hold on. Discover how his defiance, team loyalty, and a deep-rooted love for black culture gave Eastside Scrafty not...
"The Ominous Wind He Rode On" ft. Inadequance | TRAINER'S EYE #179
As The Pokeball Turns
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6 days ago
"The Ominous Wind He Rode On" ft. Inadequance | TRAINER'S EYE #179
He didn’t plan to become a world finalist. He just wanted to play Pokémon GO with his mom. But one battle led to another and suddenly, Inadequance was standing on the biggest stage in the world, fighting for the title of champion. We explore the rise of a competitive Pokémon GO battler who went from lonely early matches to building a global community. Inadequance shares how childhood games like Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness shaped his love for Shadow Pokémon, why Show 6 formats matter, and how...
As The Pokeball Turns
He was ready to end everything, until one unexpected “new friend” comment changed his life. Eastside Scrafty opens up about how Pokémon became more than a game, it became a lifeline. From a turbulent childhood spent in foster care to a breaking point that nearly ended it all, he shares how a bond with a fictional fighter and a Facebook page born from heartbreak helped him hold on. Discover how his defiance, team loyalty, and a deep-rooted love for black culture gave Eastside Scrafty not...
