Game Theory - Humans are Pokemon

MatPat uses the Wheel of Gaming to select a topic but keeps landing on Pokemon, which he has already covered extensively in previous episodes.

MatPat calls Josh (JWittz) to express his exhaustion with Pokemon content, explaining he has done numerous theories on the franchise.

Josh reveals that MatPat has actually done 375 Pokemon videos, not just 6, showing the scale of the problem with recurring Pokemon coverage.

JWittz proposes one final, mind-blowing Pokemon theory so conclusive that no one will ask for another Pokemon video again: 'Humans are Pokemon.'

The Canalave Library in the Sinnoh region contains myths suggesting that Pokemon and humans were once one in the same.

Original translations of Pokemon mythology reveal that human-animal marriages were acceptable at one point in Pokemon world history.

• The Canalave Library's creation myth featuring Arceus is confirmed to be canon in the games • This establishes the library as a reliable source of in-game truth

These myths suggest a deep biological and social connection between humans and Pokemon that goes beyond simple fantasy.

Yamask's Pokedex entry describes it as a Pokemon that was once human, carrying a mask of its former face.

Phantump's entry reveals that dead children can become this Pokemon when joined with a tree stump, described as dark content for an E-rated game.

FireRed's Kadabra entry states that a boy with a high IQ suddenly changed into this Pokemon, presented as a casual fact.

• Multiple Pokedex entries document humans becoming Pokemon across different generations • Human death appears to function as an evolutionary trigger • The transformation pattern suggests Ghost-type evolution for deceased humans

Pokemon display a clear progression from single-celled organisms like Solosis to increasingly complex body types, mirroring real-world evolutionary models.

• Bipedal, tail-less Pokemon represent the evolutionary predecessors to humans • These Pokemon disproportionately feature Psychic-types and belong to the 'human-like' egg group

Psychic-type Pokemon in the human-like body shape function as the 'missing link' between Pokemon and humans, similar to the evolutionary connection between apes and humans.

The combination of mythology, Pokedex entries, and biological evidence demonstrates that humans ARE Pokemon through multiple scientific and lore-based angles.

• Gym leader Sabrina possesses telekinetic and teleportation abilities as a Psychic-type human • Aura-guardians like Riley and Ash Ketchum can sense and control aura energy, the same force that powers Pokemon like Riolu and Lucario

• Psychic trainers in every generation display sprite animations showing objects floating around them via telekinesis • Riley's sprite animation in Pokemon Platinum shows his hands flashing with mysterious blue aura energy

Black-belt trainers function as Fighting-type Pokemon, while regular trainers without special abilities are Normal-type Pokemon.

Team Rocket's repeated survival after being electrocuted by Pikachu is explained by them being Pokemon, with electrical attacks merely reducing their health rather than causing fatal harm.

In a world dominated by creatures that can melt faces, injure with bubbles, and drain life energy, humans appear delicate and vulnerable compared to other Pokemon.

Humans survive through intelligence, leadership, strategy, and the ability to build, rather than raw physical power or elemental attacks.

• Humans build hospitals to instantly revitalize Pokemon teams • Humans create discs that instantly teach Pokemon new skills • Humans develop strategies like using Water-types against Electric-type Pokemon

Pokemon benefit from teaming with skilled trainers through better chances of survival, flourishing, and reproduction, making humans the most valuable Pokemon partner.

Arceus, the Pokemon that created the universe, can be captured by talented human trainers, proving humans possess god-like powers over their creators.

Human mental power has grown so significantly that it enables the capture of the creature that gave humans life, demonstrating intellectual supremacy.

The Pokemon franchise ultimately proves that humanity's greatest strength is the mind, not physical prowess or elemental abilities.

• Every player character is a Pokemon • Every trainer encountered in the game world is a Pokemon • This recontextualizes the phrase 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' with new meaning