Whether the general public knowsLogan Paul for his social media presence, his brief boxing career, or the insatiable love for garnering attention, one thing that is synonymous with his name is controversy. Wherever he goes, Paul’s magnetic personality is guaranteed to bring a wave of fans who love him and those who despise his every word.
The one thing that can’t be denied is his absolute love for thePokemonfranchise. Whether Paul is creating a custom-made table out of Gameboy Colorsor walking out at WWE WrestleMania withone of the most expensivePokemoncards around his neck, there’s no doubt that Logan Paul is an avidPokemonfanatic.
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In an episode ofFlagrant, Paul made it clear whichPokemongame holds a special place in his heart. The first generation ofPokemongaming,Pokemon Red and Blue, and laterPokemon Yellowas a special edition, is the edition Paul finds himself going back to continuously. Paul reveals that once every three years, he’ll get the urge to buy a Gameboy Color and a copy ofPokemon RedorPokemon Yellowto satisfy his monster-catching craving. For the social media sensation,the original release of the first 151 Pokemonis the one Paul finds to be the most appealing of all generations in existence.
Released to the world in 1998,Pokemon Red and Bluehit the market and became a global phenomenon for any child who convinced their parents to shell out enough money for a Gameboy and a copy of eitherPokemon Red or Blue. Whether it’s the simplistic battle mechanics, the collectible pocket monsters, or the catchy tunes of the soundtrack, the game had it all. In Japan, it sold over one million copies by the end of 1996 and an additional 3.65 million the following year, surpassing the total sales ofFinal Fantasy VII. In the United States, it sold over 200,000 copies in its first two weeks while finishing the year with over four million sales.Pokemon Red and Bluebecame the best-selling gameon the handheld device in 1999, reaching over 6.1 million homes around the country.
Paul geeked out over thePokemonfranchise for just under four minutes, describing what drives him to love the gaming series so much. Whether it’s catching the original 151 Pokemon, collecting as many cards from thePokemon Trading Card Game, or simply talking about the designs of his favorite monsters, Paul is always up for discussing his favorite franchise. Despite the other guests cracking up over his fandom, Paul remained unashamed and was ecstatic to reveal he not only collects and playsPokemongames, but he’ll also always remain a fan of the highest-selling entity in the world.
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