I Spent 24 Hours With The World's #1 Pokémon GO Player (50 Raids in One Day)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2018
  • BrandonTan91 is the world's number one Pokémon GO player with over 300 million XP. He's a mystery to many people - some say he spoofs, some say he cheats. At the end of last year, I went to Singapore to play Pokémon GO with Brandon and his team, and this is what I learned about how Brandon Tan plays Pokémon GO...
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Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @trnrtips
    @trnrtips  6 лет назад +5083

    Thanks for being patient as I stumbled through the beginning of this year. I had an incredible time in Singapore with Brandon and his team, and I'm excited to finally be ready to share this with you. The purpose of this video isn't to debate the ethics of having multiple accounts or judge the way anyone else chooses to spend their time and money. I'm here to share my perspective on what it takes to be the world's top Pokémon GO player. It's about much more than just grinding - it takes true passion for the game to be able to do what Brandon does, and I have a very deep respect for him and his contributions to the Pokémon GO community, both in Singapore and worldwide. Enjoy!

    • @Blazedreptile
      @Blazedreptile 6 лет назад +45

      You are the best RUclipsr ever! Vids like this is what splits you and rest of the pogo community

    • @algee2005
      @algee2005 6 лет назад +21

      excellent work, well worth the wait and effort. you really should do more of this documentary style, it's just perfect.
      maybe one about niantic and their internal processes (or as much of that as they care to share with us) and i'm one happy nerd :D (maybe this vid could help as some sort of reference, for them to realize you really should do that)

    • @govindhc3893
      @govindhc3893 6 лет назад +2

      Hi Nick from India

    • @djkhaledsnapz3732
      @djkhaledsnapz3732 6 лет назад +10

      how does he earn money? he plays 24.7 and the players with him as well? before he used to play coc and cr

    • @ruse99
      @ruse99 6 лет назад +7

      Very nice Video. Really nice to see how the player with the most XP in the world plays. Keep it up Nick!

  • @spiralanimations7736
    @spiralanimations7736 5 лет назад +5009

    This guy is the kid in school who says he’ll become a Pokémon master and actually succeeds

    • @miciso666
      @miciso666 5 лет назад +151

      i was biking around helping kids beat raids.
      and one little kid was like whoa a real trainer :D
      because i had a cap vest and backpack on. wich is filled with bandages water bottles and small snacks.
      always come prepared. i also have 2 powerbanks.

    • @PatTattsPowerChannel
      @PatTattsPowerChannel 4 года назад +4

      😂 truth

    • @kevinpan234
      @kevinpan234 4 года назад +5

      I want to fulfill that too

    • @fgctoptsr7504
      @fgctoptsr7504 4 года назад

      Mr. Popo I was your 1k like not kidding

    • @DioBrando-yk5up
      @DioBrando-yk5up 4 года назад +1

      Hello lord Popo would you rank me in order of pecking order

  • @joostchristiaens7032
    @joostchristiaens7032 5 лет назад +4888

    He could become a taxi driver for pokemon go grinders

    • @oawzgaming5046
      @oawzgaming5046 5 лет назад +16

      Joost Christiaens ong

    • @sxrge7349
      @sxrge7349 5 лет назад +90

      Wtf that’s so smart

    • @EncrypticMethods
      @EncrypticMethods 5 лет назад +71

      he can literally carry his team to ultimate victory and achieve pokemaster

    • @clearflight9039
      @clearflight9039 5 лет назад +4

      Woo I was 1k like

    • @HectorSalamnca
      @HectorSalamnca 4 года назад +3

      How much would you pay for 1 million xp?

  • @shinysalami
    @shinysalami 4 года назад +1177

    Don't use phones while driving
    Brandon: okay I will use a tablet

    • @OfficialSwazzzy
      @OfficialSwazzzy 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @MarvinYoani
      @MarvinYoani 3 года назад +1

      True

    • @Celeb1
      @Celeb1 3 года назад +3

      That’s how you break the SYSTEM

    • @jankees4037
      @jankees4037 3 года назад +5

      I also have been playing on an 8 inch Asus tablet for the last 3-4 years and it is so much more convenient. You can drive and spin pokestops with the tablet on your lap while not even looking. For the rest it is better for your eyes, they never have to zoom in to look at the small phone otherwise.

    • @TANVANTH
      @TANVANTH 3 года назад

      😂

  • @jvvpaz7744
    @jvvpaz7744 4 года назад +428

    The old lady that said "it makes me feel young when I'm with them" I wanted to gave her a hug 🥺

  • @tdpencil2811
    @tdpencil2811 5 лет назад +1925

    Pokemon: Are you driving?
    #1 in world: ..nope.

    • @jimmyson98gaming95
      @jimmyson98gaming95 4 года назад +25

      Pokémon will know those top up to 1000+ ranking while driving.

    • @charlestrujillo9717
      @charlestrujillo9717 3 года назад +4

      He said it is legal there to use your phone while driving.

    • @Name-jh7sl
      @Name-jh7sl 3 года назад +13

      @@charlestrujillo9717 dude he was using an I pad 😳

    • @TheDeterminer
      @TheDeterminer 3 года назад +7

      @@charlestrujillo9717 So what, it doesn't matter what the law says. It's obvious to anyone that drives that keeping your eyes away from the road to look at a screen is dangerous. Doesn't matter if its mounted or not. And brandon himself knows that. Not sure if he still does that though.

    • @daddylopz3100
      @daddylopz3100 3 года назад +2

      TheDeterminer he doesn’t look at the screen for the bulk of it though and yes ultimately of course he shouldn’t nor should anyone else but it could be a lot worse for him

  • @Anitsu
    @Anitsu 5 лет назад +1959

    no look excellent throws?!?!? i cant even throw excellents while looking loool

    • @joiri9498
      @joiri9498 5 лет назад +69

      I cant even hit greats looking but im consistent with nice throws

    • @svdnxey
      @svdnxey 5 лет назад +78

      no- it’s a no look excellent curveball throw. im so jealous lol

    • @Neuroszima
      @Neuroszima 5 лет назад +19

      I can't even hit a pokemon while looking at him and i miss many Times in a row coz of animation triggers.

    • @christianfigueroa2850
      @christianfigueroa2850 5 лет назад

      Well I bet it's easier to learn on raid bosses

    • @NAWFSIDE_SLIM
      @NAWFSIDE_SLIM 5 лет назад

      Losers

  • @pic5637
    @pic5637 4 года назад +388

    Man, I wish my elementary school teachers could see how far Pokemon has come. Especially, the teacher that shredded my Mewtwo card😡

    • @chromiakocosmos8888
      @chromiakocosmos8888 4 года назад +67

      She WHAT?!

    • @pic5637
      @pic5637 4 года назад +30

      Chromiako Cosmos yeah, one teacher took my Pokémon cards. Mind you this is when Pokemon the cartoon and cards had just started being released.
      And another teacher shredded my cards😡 it freaked sucked.
      I had a Mewtwo holographic card in my deck.
      Mann it sucked so bad!!

    • @pic5637
      @pic5637 4 года назад +6

      Randall O0O heck yeah I was pissed. Smh I was like 10 when all this happened. and yeah the teachers would tell us crap about Pokémon and just how it was pointless.😒

    • @ballsmcgee2047
      @ballsmcgee2047 4 года назад +3

      They did WHAT

    • @ballsmcgee2047
      @ballsmcgee2047 4 года назад +29

      I guess it’s time “ lawsuit I choose you” lol

  • @nofreesamples2031
    @nofreesamples2031 3 года назад +61

    I love watching this video even 3 years later. It’s just a great story and coverage of Brandon and his community.

  • @polish_filipino
    @polish_filipino 5 лет назад +3356

    So he calculated everything...
    _I see he maxed out asian a long ago_

  • @OneTyler2Many
    @OneTyler2Many 5 лет назад +11283

    No matter how good you are.. There's always an asian doing it better.

  • @reversal
    @reversal 3 года назад +160

    Brandon 10

  • @poobsmcdoobs6001
    @poobsmcdoobs6001 4 года назад +25

    18:15 A moment of silence for the kind elder male who was left hangin'

  • @shironium
    @shironium 5 лет назад +1974

    Fun fact: Brandon also happens to be a well-known Clash of Clans player, he used to be the highest level, but eventually quit.

    • @guanine1157
      @guanine1157 5 лет назад +45

      Yeah I remember it was tragic indeed

    • @fatality4272
      @fatality4272 5 лет назад +245

      He seems to put alot of passion into the games he plays

    • @SKCandygirl
      @SKCandygirl 5 лет назад +66

      @@fatality4272 he makes money of it so ye.

    • @mohdusmansaripuddin6437
      @mohdusmansaripuddin6437 5 лет назад +84

      The first player reach lvl300

    • @SammyG-123
      @SammyG-123 5 лет назад +5

      Mohd Usman Saripuddin Yeah I remember seeing that

  • @vchen4837
    @vchen4837 6 лет назад +5706

    "Do not play Pokemon Go while driving"

  • @tigerbiterhater
    @tigerbiterhater 4 года назад +183

    I caught a shiny Brandon Tan the other day

  • @TrevynPlays
    @TrevynPlays 3 года назад +26

    He reminds me of Jackie Chan always joking & smiling. I would love to spend a day playing/learning from him that would be an amazing experience.

  • @kidsclips1097
    @kidsclips1097 5 лет назад +6538

    Who else is getting into it Again? Lol

  • @giancarlovelandrez3413
    @giancarlovelandrez3413 5 лет назад +1557

    This is how you start Team Rocket

  • @TheCondoInRedondo
    @TheCondoInRedondo 3 года назад +17

    Nick's narration and editing is quite professional. This video has the feel of a PBS documentary. This is more than just about Brandon or even Pokemon Go. As one woman said, "I'm a senior citizen. Playing with Brandon makes me feel young again." Nick gets it. He understands the complete dynamic of Pokemon, but also community gaming in general. Bravo, Nick.

    • @Anna-qwerty
      @Anna-qwerty 3 года назад +1

      I really like this part too

  • @2LadyDi
    @2LadyDi 2 года назад +10

    I'm new to the game starting Father's Day weekend. This video was so beautiful, including all of the people playing who are around my age. I don't want to "grind" like that as I'm happy with casual play. I learned a lot from watching this segment. Thank you Nick and Brandon.

  • @casey9559
    @casey9559 5 лет назад +438

    Singapore: "It's only a Mewtwo." 😯 any other Country: " OMG it's a Mewtwo! " 😂

    • @IsaacLoneA
      @IsaacLoneA 5 лет назад +15

      Me, in Norway: Thats the 590th mewtwo, still no 100 iv

    • @mmkayzo
      @mmkayzo 5 лет назад +4

      TheHackerNorway Pokémon GO norway gang

    • @georgjacobsen9928
      @georgjacobsen9928 4 года назад +2

      TheHackerNorway Pokémon GO in Norway Its only houndoom, giratina and granbull raids right now

    • @Shenron557
      @Shenron557 4 года назад +3

      @@IsaacLoneA Wow, how do you play in Norway... I'm in Northern Florida (USA) and I find it extremely hard to play during winters. 🤣

    • @IsaacLoneA
      @IsaacLoneA 4 года назад +2

      @@Shenron557 well its cuite easy. I walk with t-shirt and shorts when its -5 and sweater at -15 and jacket at -30 (deegres celcius).

  • @vincenttong8442
    @vincenttong8442 5 лет назад +1169

    Uses audio cues to throw perfect no-look excellent curveballs... meanwhile I struggle to even catch a pidgey without it running away.

    • @IsaacLoneA
      @IsaacLoneA 5 лет назад +10

      its easy when you practise, i help people catch legendaries

    • @namasteforever823
      @namasteforever823 4 года назад +1

      💀💀💀💀

    • @drewyyyx9225
      @drewyyyx9225 4 года назад +4

      TheHackerNorway Pokémon GO how do you get them or where do they pop up

    • @abbie2615
      @abbie2615 4 года назад

      Drew B raids

    • @sakuya9017
      @sakuya9017 4 года назад +5

      The trick is to throw the Pokémon when the legendary is doing a move, not when they jump or move to the sides, but when they attack. Throw it in that time zone and it’s easier to catch...

  • @ricardo_alves09
    @ricardo_alves09 3 года назад +9

    Brandon's work ethic is insane. I wish i could grind with a group of people like him

  • @terrydoyle1141
    @terrydoyle1141 2 года назад +5

    Even tho this video is a couple years old, Brandon Tan and his team are an inspiration. Well done Trainer!

  • @retroke6560
    @retroke6560 6 лет назад +1277

    this looks like the pokémon Go mafia, they own all the gyms

    • @theflamingred-aislyn944
      @theflamingred-aislyn944 6 лет назад

      Neptune?

    • @hekz27
      @hekz27 5 лет назад +12

      Most cities have a mafia like that

    • @yeayea2577
      @yeayea2577 5 лет назад +1

      Retroke XD ♾©😂

    • @sugoha_2548
      @sugoha_2548 5 лет назад +1

      so true

    • @ketchapchuuu7756
      @ketchapchuuu7756 5 лет назад +6

      @@hekz27 true Team Mystic owns my area, but doesn't stop me from being the asshole of taking them out their gyms

  • @manos4063
    @manos4063 4 года назад +1793

    Me: goes to Singapore for a week as a level 30
    Me: leaves at level 37

    • @igneelhwk8800
      @igneelhwk8800 4 года назад +15

      How u do it?

    • @Denofu
      @Denofu 4 года назад +8

      @@igneelhwk8800 I wonder how Pepega

    • @kitarramezaza
      @kitarramezaza 4 года назад +173

      Because Singapore is a place where Pokémon is soooo popular Pokémon Go is the most played game and the people add more pokestops and the creators put gyms and raids

    • @mingjinlim430
      @mingjinlim430 4 года назад +16

      @@kitarramezaza so not true lol im singaporean pokemon go is not the most played game the density is decent its not the best

    • @kitarramezaza
      @kitarramezaza 4 года назад +15

      @@mingjinlim430 im sorry that's what I've heard im so sorry

  • @Sanif514
    @Sanif514 2 года назад +5

    One of the best Pokemon Go videos I've ever watched, amazing work, and thanks to Brandon for giving us amazing content.

  • @luisk7867
    @luisk7867 4 года назад +26

    Now he have 1.3 Billion EP 👌🏻
    Legend 😎

  • @Flejkono
    @Flejkono 5 лет назад +2343

    *Do not play Pokémon go while driving* World best player playing while driving

    • @yeayea2577
      @yeayea2577 5 лет назад +14

      IKR 😂♾

    • @josephxu8999
      @josephxu8999 5 лет назад +19

      Late reply, but he explains at 6:09.

    • @josephxu8999
      @josephxu8999 5 лет назад +9

      @@yeayea2577 Late reply, but he explains at 6:09.

    • @nickmyers3065
      @nickmyers3065 5 лет назад +46

      @@josephxu8999 NO THATS A retarded logic. Its dangerous and if he kills somone he deserves life in jail

    • @crushergaminghd5523
      @crushergaminghd5523 5 лет назад +7

      Nick Mckinty maybe if u don’t know how to drive and you’re not hosted at Pokémon go.

  • @notsomuchskill3729
    @notsomuchskill3729 5 лет назад +712

    I’m a legit player and am only level 29 in a small town in Ohio.. Literally no one does legendary raids here. I got all my legendaries from field research

    • @zen.7843
      @zen.7843 5 лет назад +57

      @Lite Envolpe I'd suggest trying to make (or find) a Facebook group for Pokemon GO and ask if there is a chat or Discord for your area (you'll be suprised how much people play).
      I live in rural Australia and did this and now I'm able to get notified when people are going to a legendary raid.
      Hope this helps ❤

    • @feefee198423
      @feefee198423 5 лет назад +7

      That’s is a grind 🙌✨

    • @dandrejohnson1522
      @dandrejohnson1522 5 лет назад +12

      I’ve never done a legendary raid before because I’m never in the right place and there’s so many

    • @cavsbetta
      @cavsbetta 5 лет назад +2

      I live in painesville Ohio. No one plays

    • @betergriffin1323
      @betergriffin1323 5 лет назад +6

      Never knew I’d meet my clones.

  • @bass5422
    @bass5422 3 года назад +4

    i come back to this video from time to time, especially now when the whole world has been under lockdown for such a long time. makes me miss traveling, and how I sort of took it for granted. what an amazing video.

    • @TheFishingNomad
      @TheFishingNomad 2 года назад +1

      Same. I'm currently on my first overseas trip since pre-Covid. Ironically I actually came to Singapore. Rewatching this for the first time in a couple years and it's great.

  • @williammcclellan4177
    @williammcclellan4177 3 года назад +5

    Can’t believe how long ago this video came out, how much it changed my (and my community) play style and still be enjoyable to watch. One of my favorites on the channel

  • @Elias-xe1jt
    @Elias-xe1jt 5 лет назад +603

    This dude literally was on his phone the entire time he was driving lmao

    • @jacobstauffer5512
      @jacobstauffer5512 4 года назад +37

      That’s how a lot of people play the game, like when my parents are running errands I’ll just be playing Pokémon go in the back of the car, I’ve literally done like no walking for the game, like I have to time for it, a lot of people probably don’t have enough time either

    • @calixto3754
      @calixto3754 4 года назад +9

      Jacob Stauffer yea and it sucks cuz even when you put you a passenger the game still thinks you are the one driving

    • @nickgriffin6289
      @nickgriffin6289 3 года назад +7

      @@calixto3754 no it doesn't 💀 the button litterally says 'im a passenger'

    • @maxisatube
      @maxisatube 3 года назад +7

      @@calixto3754 well, the game has no way to tell whether you area passenger or a driver. Would it really kill you to tap one button?

    • @opness7543
      @opness7543 3 года назад +5

      @@maxisatube what would kill you is when you get t-boned for not paying attention to the road

  • @KevinDuan7
    @KevinDuan7 4 года назад +23

    This man does more than just grind to be number one, he grows and nurtures his community. My community’s alive but its super cold and distant and tbh I feel a little that we dont have someone like him.

    • @c0d0r12
      @c0d0r12 2 года назад +1

      Why don't you become that person?? That would be a great idea!!

    • @KevinDuan7
      @KevinDuan7 2 года назад

      @@c0d0r12 small community with busy people, haha. Not a lot of free time for a lot of folks, that and a pretty big age gap between the two primary playerbases

  • @williammcclellan4177
    @williammcclellan4177 3 года назад +2

    Haven’t watched this is a long time. First time watching this made me energized to hit lvl40 and make more efficient raid trains. Now the music and editing blew me away. Amazing content

  • @lifeofluxuri
    @lifeofluxuri 6 лет назад +368

    THIS IS THE BEST POKÉMON GO VIDEO EVER MADE. AUNTIE! She made me almost cry when she said “I’m a retired citizen and playing with these youngsters....I feel young again”. I love everything about this video and if Niantic doesn’t hire you as a videographer/marketing guru for them.....they are really losing out on someone that keeps people playing. I’ll be honest. Without you and the amazing love you put into the community, I would’ve stopped playing a long time ago. Congrats nick! This video is perfection and you’re going to go places. I can see it now.

    • @adamkingston7882
      @adamkingston7882 6 лет назад +2

      i couldn't agree more!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @xDB8x
      @xDB8x 6 лет назад +2

      Andrew Dylan 10:32 timestamp

    • @adamkingston7882
      @adamkingston7882 6 лет назад +4

      the older lady is so sweet! the lady with long black hair is so articulate and intelligent and their love for pokemon go is phenomenal.an example to us all!

    • @chelseasmith5225
      @chelseasmith5225 6 лет назад

      Agreed! I did stop playing for four months while I wasn’t watching Nick, but once I started watching him again I got back into it, and going harder than ever

  • @Wangerr10
    @Wangerr10 5 лет назад +891

    has like a million raid passes meanwhile i have like 1 per day:(

    • @nwilliam3480
      @nwilliam3480 5 лет назад +67

      My highest is 3 successful raids
      And that was when i was spoofing -_-

    • @Samuel-dg4jv
      @Samuel-dg4jv 5 лет назад +55

      ObsessiveFanboy because I’m f2p

    • @thepenatrator4017
      @thepenatrator4017 5 лет назад

      9

    • @mxused
      @mxused 5 лет назад +20

      i put pokemon in gyms to get poke coins for raid passes

    • @nwilliam3480
      @nwilliam3480 4 года назад +15

      @@jongyuemei hey what's my name then

  • @MichaelOverEasy
    @MichaelOverEasy 3 года назад +3

    3 years later and i still love watching this video, so well made.

  • @red_catharsis
    @red_catharsis 2 года назад +1

    This was awesome. I’d love to see an update on Brandon and the community :) so wholesome

  • @randomwestport
    @randomwestport 5 лет назад +462

    Imagine being the number 2 ranked played and just sitting in your room all grumpy

    • @IsaacLoneA
      @IsaacLoneA 5 лет назад +7

      yama1989dd wont do that. at least yama has almost 150k more catches than Brandon

    • @felixgutierrez993
      @felixgutierrez993 4 года назад +5

      Yeah spoofing lol

    • @MattDoes_Stuffs
      @MattDoes_Stuffs 4 года назад +2

      They have no time to be grumpy

    • @brandonwilliams5526
      @brandonwilliams5526 2 года назад

      Facts right I couldn't agree with you anymore brother on that statement next thing you know he gets accused of being a vampire who stays in his dark room playing Po Go and looks like is in desperate need for some sunlight

    • @brandonwilliams5526
      @brandonwilliams5526 2 года назад +1

      @@felixgutierrez993 Spoofing your right about that brother he could be doing that but thats stupid for one and two it defeats the purpose of playing the game 🤣

  • @jayden8636
    @jayden8636 5 лет назад +75

    *slowly spoofs to Singapore*

  • @EvanGarland
    @EvanGarland 4 года назад +81

    But how does he make a living ? That would have been an equally as interesting part. I'm so curious !

    • @ancientmewtb
      @ancientmewtb 4 года назад +9

      Me too, maybe RUclips?

    • @jimjiang7831
      @jimjiang7831 4 года назад +10

      He does RUclips he has over 200k subs

    • @EvanGarland
      @EvanGarland 4 года назад +4

      @@jimjiang7831 yeah he's more prevalent now, when this video was made he was almost unheard of on the RUclips scene, well under 100k subs. He came about after this videos exposure really. But yeah, maybe he made enough for rent off a small youtube revenue but he's got a family as well, maybe his wife works I still have no clue how he did it back then and even before he was doing Pokemon he was grinding other games just as hard with no RUclips account. Curious stuff

    • @IanMillirons
      @IanMillirons 4 года назад +7

      Maybe he only works 8 hours a day 5 days a week and has like 8 hours to play and 8 hours to sleep he seems to be very efficient with time management

    • @andrewp9827
      @andrewp9827 3 года назад +10

      He has answered a comment asking the same question, where he said “Multiple sources of income😉”

  • @WizEEddy
    @WizEEddy 3 года назад +1

    I will rewatch this forever! I really love this video about Brandon, after following him from the start :D

  • @haigwilliams7715
    @haigwilliams7715 6 лет назад +520

    This is great! I hate when people say "it's only a game"...it's not! Did you hear the elderly lady say it's a good feeling when she plays with the younger people, it makes her feel young. That's AWESOME!

    • @xDB8x
      @xDB8x 6 лет назад +3

      Haig Williams 10:32 timestamp

    • @Alfred_the_IV
      @Alfred_the_IV 6 лет назад +4

      not just PoGo but all games need to drop this stigma

    • @keightyen
      @keightyen 6 лет назад +1

      YAS! 🙌

    • @AnthonyKhouryofficial
      @AnthonyKhouryofficial 6 лет назад +4

      but its still just a game

    • @thrumugnyr
      @thrumugnyr 6 лет назад +7

      I love seeing elderly people play PoGo. Idk it does feel really connecting to very different groups of people you don't usually interact much with.

  • @ProdigiesNation
    @ProdigiesNation 6 лет назад +2368

    Awesome documentary of Brandon and the Pokemon GO community.

    • @stepfvan
      @stepfvan 6 лет назад +8

      Oh yes its so great, although I think just playing while driving in a car isnt exactly what the niantic wanted to reach

    • @harshvaghela47
      @harshvaghela47 6 лет назад +21

      I would say ProdigiesNation is our American BrandonTan. You both are legends.

    • @f8prodfranny
      @f8prodfranny 6 лет назад +1

      ProdigiesNation you rock man!

    • @boostedonix3906
      @boostedonix3906 6 лет назад +4

      Hey nation love u bro. I live in jonesborough in east tn and am thankful for u putting us on the map man. I hope u will accept my challenge to a PvP battle because you're on my list and would be honored to step into the ring with you.

    • @MrKeikari
      @MrKeikari 6 лет назад +2

      Sad to see Nick promoting multi-accounting. Maybe spoofing in future videos?

  • @feefee198423
    @feefee198423 4 года назад +18

    Right now he has maxed out his exp he can’t get anymore. He’s won the game

  • @adumbledoor394
    @adumbledoor394 2 года назад +2

    "If you're feeling stressed about playing a game, something is clearly wrong." I take this to heart!
    I tend to stress myself over my progress in many games because I am very competitive, but that often kills my motivation and enjoyment to play. I end up playing hardcore for a relatively short amount of time, and after, I take a very long break or quit entirely. Though, if I'd allowed myself to take it slow and not stress about min-maxing everything all the time, I surely would have more consistent progress and a lot more fun along the way.
    Brandon seems unbelievably intelligent, and I think we can all learn a lot from him, not just about PoGo but also about life.

  • @number15jr
    @number15jr 4 года назад +226

    19:54 "we are asian afterall, and it's efficiency"
    he knows

    • @Smishra457
      @Smishra457 3 года назад +6

      Me an inefficent Indian : Guess I am Non Asian

  • @pheraa7723
    @pheraa7723 5 лет назад +539

    This makes me believe he reached level 40 on his first day

    • @_theaestheticz
      @_theaestheticz 5 лет назад +13

      [BAD] Indy he could get around 1,300,000 xp a day if he keeps his xp boosters up.

    • @pheraa7723
      @pheraa7723 5 лет назад +9

      Jorge Simmons-Valenzuela yea, but like LEVEL 40 15 TIMES!

    • @_theaestheticz
      @_theaestheticz 5 лет назад +4

      [BAD] Indy i know lol im only 26

    • @pheraa7723
      @pheraa7723 5 лет назад +2

      Jorge Simmons-Valenzuela im Level 25

    • @IsaacLoneA
      @IsaacLoneA 5 лет назад +8

      he used 82 days to get to lvl 40

  • @Skyzer2412
    @Skyzer2412 2 года назад +3

    I am rewatching this video almost 4 years after it was made, and my god I miss when the world was like this, just going all out for a game like this. Ive restarted playing after 3 years and ive been having a lot of fun but this video makes me miss the old days of playing this game to my hearts content in spain (ive since moved to south east asia)

  • @Tyler-ko8dp
    @Tyler-ko8dp 2 года назад

    This video was absolutely incredible. The intro had me hooked straight away. Such a big Brandon fan too

  • @relaxxzz9956
    @relaxxzz9956 5 лет назад +158

    Pokemon go: are you a passenger?
    Also pokemon go: BrandonTan can drive and play.

  • @ElloLoJo
    @ElloLoJo 4 года назад +263

    I want a Pokemon Go crew with people of all ages, it’s so wholesome

    • @happboihappboi204
      @happboihappboi204 3 года назад +9

      Until some kid gets mugged

    • @HashFlingnSlashr
      @HashFlingnSlashr 3 года назад +16

      @@happboihappboi204 what kinda crew let’s their members get robbed?

    • @HashFlingnSlashr
      @HashFlingnSlashr 3 года назад +5

      @@happboihappboi204 and who robs kids?

    • @bearbear-hf7cn
      @bearbear-hf7cn 3 года назад +10

      @@HashFlingnSlashr I rob kids.

    • @HashFlingnSlashr
      @HashFlingnSlashr 3 года назад +2

      @@bearbear-hf7cn do you take candy from babies

  • @OwenHalberstadt
    @OwenHalberstadt 2 года назад +2

    Brandon just seems like a nice guy, and even though he grinds, I like his party where he says that he only does this to have fun

  • @Leto85
    @Leto85 4 года назад

    What I see in this video is people having fun together. That is the core of Pokémon Go that I so admire; it brings people together.

  • @clashwithpokefan6867
    @clashwithpokefan6867 6 лет назад +341

    It's possible that he's having a raid as I'm watching this video

    • @oyyx1946
      @oyyx1946 5 лет назад +3

      Clash with Pokéfan five

    • @feefee198423
      @feefee198423 5 лет назад +1

      Lol probably is

    • @nicolaromita4567
      @nicolaromita4567 5 лет назад

      Clash with Pokéfan ahahahah ahahah so weird

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams 5 лет назад +1

      Nope, because he was banned.

    • @leevikv
      @leevikv 5 лет назад

      No right now he is spinning pokestops

  • @reversal
    @reversal 6 лет назад +1109

    Well... Time to grind, Saving this video and I'll probably watch is a 100x more for whenever I need motivation for my grinding goals. Thank you for the fantastic documentation of a community, not just one person. It was amazing to see the integrity and pride of the Singaporeans towards this game, ths video turned out really well and it's my favorite video I've ever seen you make after the Japan vlogs.

    • @stepfvan
      @stepfvan 6 лет назад +1

      Its interesting reading through the comments and to find all the other "popular" gamers 😅👍

    • @OfficialFraq
      @OfficialFraq 6 лет назад +10

      Wholeheartedly agree. The Japan vlogs will always have a special place for me, but seeing this made me realise that sometimes, we don't need to be bogged down by the semantics of the game. If it unites a community and brings people together, then more power to them. Thank you Nick, this video is the reason I'm still a Patron of yours.

    • @IvanMTG1
      @IvanMTG1 6 лет назад +3

      Don't waste ur time watching it again. Don't comment on videos, just play!!!!! Hahaha you need every second!

    • @boostedonix3906
      @boostedonix3906 6 лет назад +7

      Gio love u bro but "integrity and pride" violating the tos is neither of those. And I hope we're still on for that PvP I offered, but know when I beat you it will have been done without spoofing, scanners, or anything else other than devotion and hard work. Trust me victory is never sweeter than when achieved through will and not willingness to cheat.

    • @mgolfanderssson4381
      @mgolfanderssson4381 6 лет назад +5

      How can you love a video about a cheater? He cheats he have multipli acounts and you as av pokemon go player think this video is ok ?

  • @owendamron8274
    @owendamron8274 3 года назад +3

    This dude sounds so serious and Brandon be like “oooooooooh time for raid!”

  • @dreamtcg
    @dreamtcg 3 года назад +2

    Awesome video! Great showcase of the pogo master lifestyle!

  • @subscribersNovideos-hj5yn
    @subscribersNovideos-hj5yn 5 лет назад +169

    I wish I had a crowd to play with

    • @zedex1226
      @zedex1226 4 года назад +7

      Find a FB group/discord for a nearby urban area (I assume you're rural). Maybe can't make it all the time but could really make C-day worth making a day trip for.

    • @Botkah
      @Botkah 3 года назад

      @_King_Jim there are 6 players in my cit

    • @speaknosin4932
      @speaknosin4932 3 года назад

      i dont

  • @MrE_
    @MrE_ 6 лет назад +247

    So much for "Do not play pokemon go while driving"

    • @algee2005
      @algee2005 6 лет назад +9

      In singapore, you do

    • @jens684
      @jens684 6 лет назад +9

      Lars Grünheid That's the new "in Soviet Russia" meme.

    • @algee2005
      @algee2005 6 лет назад +5

      jens684 yea, like, if they can deal with it (and apparently it's working out quite well), why the hell should that be our business?

  • @fruityjeezus
    @fruityjeezus 11 месяцев назад +3

    This video is well done in watching it again years later.

  • @bigghae9553
    @bigghae9553 4 года назад

    He seems like such a nice wholesome man too XD
    Hes most likely a big fan of the pokemon series and ended up really getting into pokemon go

  • @pixelchu
    @pixelchu 6 лет назад +599

    Oh. He lives in Singapore.
    It basically takes 3 hours on the train to get from one side of the country/city to another.
    Meaning you can quick travel to places.

    • @basedtyler
      @basedtyler 5 лет назад +12

      what's ur point

    • @bigtrolly
      @bigtrolly 5 лет назад +32

      It takes two hours in the Netherlands. Why don't the dutch have the number one player then?

    • @qing0001
      @qing0001 5 лет назад +6

      Actually 1 hour

    • @tijuanaiguana190
      @tijuanaiguana190 5 лет назад +36

      @@bigtrolly cuz everyone is high

    • @AverageGaming101
      @AverageGaming101 5 лет назад +9

      bigtrolly because the Dutch have a life!

  • @zaifaa1123
    @zaifaa1123 5 лет назад +163

    He’s way more social than I thought he would be

  • @greentoad66
    @greentoad66 2 года назад +1

    I love coming back to this video, it never gets old.

  • @Jokesony0u94
    @Jokesony0u94 3 года назад +29

    Hes the real life Ash :) love that man's content brings joy to my day. Such a nice outgoing person in the videos he does. You can see he loves the game truly loves the game :)

  • @carlosm6247
    @carlosm6247 5 лет назад +1769

    How this ppl have sooooo much FREE TIME and also is getting money?????

    • @frederickellison9536
      @frederickellison9536 5 лет назад +34

      Shhhh jerico

    • @dvcadigital
      @dvcadigital 5 лет назад +121

      Trust funds and family who bank roll them cough cough Trainers Tiny Tip

    • @Mandenga100
      @Mandenga100 5 лет назад +41

      I don't know. I am also wondering!!

    • @josegabrielrumichellenque7500
      @josegabrielrumichellenque7500 5 лет назад +58

      They are billyonare

    • @NewEliteOrder
      @NewEliteOrder 5 лет назад +261

      They are drug dealers, the attire is just to blend in with society and discretely dissimulate as an ordinary bystander.

  • @realitychangers
    @realitychangers 6 лет назад +911

    Your story-telling in this particular video is truly amazing bro. Great job! 🙌🔥

  • @evenkringsj
    @evenkringsj 2 года назад

    Incredible to see that when i first played clash in 2015, this guy was already a COC legend back then, multiple world records and now that i am personally getting into pokemon go its just amazing seeing him do exactly what he did in clash back in 2013-2015 (more or less dont quite remember exactly) but in pokemon go.. This guy truly is a legend.

  • @onnikivivirta4011
    @onnikivivirta4011 4 года назад +2

    This is the reason I play this game! Wish I could meet you and Brandon someday. I look up to you both you guys are awesome!

  • @USMC816
    @USMC816 6 лет назад +192

    Hes the definition of why niantic trys to cut down on driving while playing lmfao!!!

    • @chaskacox-potter3217
      @chaskacox-potter3217 6 лет назад +3

      I doubt it, if you see the chart of who spends money on the game and how much you realise these people are making Niantic crazy bank

  • @sdrogo
    @sdrogo 5 лет назад +211

    This guy was also famous on Clash of Clans for being one of the players with the highest level in the game (not sure but he might’ve reached the max level)

    • @MisaelMatute76
      @MisaelMatute76 3 года назад +4

      Yeah he was ranked #1

    • @mattiagessi8211
      @mattiagessi8211 3 года назад

      You mean Jorge Yao lol?

    • @thinkinghmmmm
      @thinkinghmmmm 3 года назад

      He did

    • @luke1118
      @luke1118 3 года назад +4

      I mean he spends like 10+ hours a day and seems to have an endless amount of money 💀 so its not surprising he can become #1

    • @mafiasodillon
      @mafiasodillon 3 года назад

      @UCv9rUxAnNhYf0RT89yoYLEA no dumbass 💀 jorge yao was the first to achieve 4000 trophies back in the beginning of clash, brandon had the highest amount of XP. two completely different things

  • @MrGetWrecked916
    @MrGetWrecked916 4 года назад +1

    As a newer player started in 2019 . this is very inspiring living in a rural area . this is kinda how are community is . and i love it i wouldn't trade em for anything

  • @ozanalmak8878
    @ozanalmak8878 3 года назад +1

    pokemon go: dont play while driving!
    brandon: i'll ignore that

  • @rachumsmcone9184
    @rachumsmcone9184 6 лет назад +138

    I want to be a part of Brandon's team just one day, looks like they all enjoyed their gameplay together. Such a diverse group too!

    • @yankeejims
      @yankeejims 6 лет назад

      Rachums McOne Yay lets all go cheat in Singapore wooooooo

  • @yanktrain8938
    @yanktrain8938 6 лет назад +255

    This is the best video you've ever made. Love the content. Keep it up!

  • @edg810
    @edg810 2 года назад

    Idk how I ended up on this old video again, but it still amazes me what a single passionate human being can create. All those people were casual players before they met Brandon. He turned them all into hardcore grinders through his passion for this damn game. He basically created that small group/community of players. Helps that Signgapore is apparently absolutely mad over pokemon go, but doesn't make it less impressive. I will say that it hurts me to think about the amount of money he's put into the game. He basically runs incense, lucky egg and star piece 24/7. He also drives (gas money) around placing lures all over the place. Not to mention the million raids he's done. Then again who am I to count another man's money. Great video.

  • @SSmith_713
    @SSmith_713 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video! So awesome; we have a scanner scanning our entire city as well. 💪🏼💪🏼 Love that chase rush you get…

  • @cobalt6128
    @cobalt6128 6 лет назад +605

    Brandon lives an expensive ass lifestyle. 50$ just for the raids that day, then the gas for his car, other purchases in the shop and more.

    • @flighted2513
      @flighted2513 5 лет назад +52

      and also he did the same for clash of clans

    • @drake1896
      @drake1896 5 лет назад +83

      @@flighted2513 where does he get the money?
      He doesn't work

    • @odhip3851
      @odhip3851 5 лет назад +27

      @@drake1896 he lives off his parents, I'm guessing.

    • @drake1896
      @drake1896 5 лет назад +65

      @@odhip3851 I think he gets it through sponsors

    • @redmacbeth5198
      @redmacbeth5198 5 лет назад +160

      The dude gets money the same way other influences do. I don’t think you guys realise how big his fan base is.

  • @ericluangrath6968
    @ericluangrath6968 5 лет назад +772

    Clitoris? Ive never heard of that Pokemon

    • @carlitoxb110
      @carlitoxb110 5 лет назад +69

      its the evolution of cloyster, I guess

    • @TheJarlath9
      @TheJarlath9 5 лет назад +26

      i think he is drowning in it lol he is like the alpha of that pack

    • @richiealvarez4832
      @richiealvarez4832 5 лет назад +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Zaqui010
      @Zaqui010 5 лет назад

      😂😂

    • @karbyyyyyy
      @karbyyyyyy 5 лет назад

      @@carlitoxb110 relatable

  • @laurakrisfalusi4362
    @laurakrisfalusi4362 3 года назад +1

    Wow, this is incredible I have to say I really don’t know much about Pokémon go, I’m older I didn’t play the card game, I didn’t know who Brandan was until today watching videos. But I love how he goes at this game. It’s inspiring. Thanks Brandan Thanks Nick

    • @2LadyDi
      @2LadyDi 2 года назад

      I just started Father's Day weekend. I share almost all of your sentiment. Older too, didn't play card games at all really. Love Pokémon Go for the depth of information within the game.

  • @shubert418
    @shubert418 3 года назад

    Respect to his aura, and being able to bring people together! Old & young!!

  • @BobbyLebeda
    @BobbyLebeda 6 лет назад +15

    In terms of a documentary, this is excellent, it's not preachy, but has a clear point of view and perspective that many outside the community may not understand. It can stand on it's own even outside of this channel, which I think shows it was well done :)

  • @cyboryan
    @cyboryan 6 лет назад +55

    I remember him back in Clash, he was the highest level in that game. No idea he's also number 1 here in Pokemon Go. Damnnn ...

  • @luiscarlostabian2192
    @luiscarlostabian2192 3 года назад +2

    I'm seeing an actual pokemon master, what a time be alive. It's dope and hilarious at the same time 😂

  • @Lance_A
    @Lance_A 4 года назад

    Wow thank you for making this video I always wanted to know how he became the top pokemon go player I loved this video it was really cool seeing players of all ages playing and what it's like in that country

  • @Phlegethon
    @Phlegethon 5 лет назад +119

    Brandon Tan selling Pokémon so the guy is Team Rocket

  • @chrisj403
    @chrisj403 6 лет назад +725

    Kind of missed the whole "exercise" portion of the game.

    • @Sora-tk1tv
      @Sora-tk1tv 5 лет назад +1

      his community question mark

    • @taidane4346
      @taidane4346 5 лет назад +21

      I think if he actually was on foot or bicycle..he wouldnt be that........

    • @chrisj403
      @chrisj403 5 лет назад +19

      @@taidane4346
      Robust

    • @kenny9021043
      @kenny9021043 5 лет назад +34

      Please get over yourself. If you didn’t drive to these raids you would never make it. Go back to mine craft.

    • @xXTimb0Xx
      @xXTimb0Xx 5 лет назад +59

      If you can't reach it by walking, maybe you're not meant to do the raid ? It literally says "Don't play Pokemon Go while driving " all the time.

  • @WillowJWasTaken
    @WillowJWasTaken 4 года назад +5

    the entire goddamn squad is probably the complete top 100 of the game lol

  • @jd6115
    @jd6115 3 года назад +1

    3 years later and i still love these guys

  • @swayze80
    @swayze80 4 года назад +88

    This foo dead ass said " it's only a mewto " 😔 I cant even catch a ditto

    • @Adiktjoh
      @Adiktjoh 4 года назад

      I have 6 mewtwo's (1 shiny), but no ditto 😂

    • @DioBrando-sc4pi
      @DioBrando-sc4pi 4 года назад

      U from ny?

    • @rayseth6853
      @rayseth6853 3 года назад

      Pretty sure he was joking to make the woman less nervous

    • @baileyflemming31
      @baileyflemming31 2 года назад

      ME RIGHT NOW WITH THE DANG MELTAN RESEARCH OMG
      I caught like 7 when I logged back into the game from release and not a single one since.
      But anyways, loved seeing the legend in action! great documentary :)

  • @brianspilner1341
    @brianspilner1341 6 лет назад +41

    Nick, you out did yourself on this video. Absolutely beautiful portrayal of a legend. Such a humble man with a huge heart. Great job, this is what Pokemon is about. Real world experiences with the altered reality of Pokemon.
    Keep on, keepin on.

    • @Jayfive276
      @Jayfive276 6 лет назад +3

      "this is what Pokemon is about" - Spending a crap-ton of money on in-game purchases?

    • @mgolfanderssson4381
      @mgolfanderssson4381 6 лет назад

      And cheat

  • @iovannymillan8466
    @iovannymillan8466 3 года назад +3

    Wow, I do a raid and after a few throws if I don't catch I'm annoyed and want to put the game down.. This legend really loves this game.

  • @jesusbarbosa8485
    @jesusbarbosa8485 3 года назад +6

    During the kanto tour we had a 50 year old looking man at the park inside his suv with like 5 phones and a sixth one in hand we were joking saying he has 5 accounts but now seeing this I’m actually like :0

  • @2supermaro
    @2supermaro 6 лет назад +788

    If you put this much effort in to something, you deserve to be #1.

    • @michelg3811
      @michelg3811 6 лет назад +1

      Yep I am a totally normal Gorillaz fan why not?

    • @2supermaro
      @2supermaro 6 лет назад +5

      Yep I am a totally normal Gorillaz fan I mean, he earns a living off of it, so more power to him.

    • @MrKeikari
      @MrKeikari 6 лет назад +1

      So much effort in cheating, nothing else. He wouldn't keep up with others if playing legit.

    • @2supermaro
      @2supermaro 6 лет назад

      MrKeikari Who cares

    • @MrKeikari
      @MrKeikari 6 лет назад +2

      Legit players who've actually worked for their accounts care :)

  • @twirltube
    @twirltube 6 лет назад +594

    This is how the ideal Pokemon Go player looks, you may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like

    • @thundercptts1452
      @thundercptts1452 6 лет назад +26

      twirltube surely the ideal Pokemon player spends no money and walks everywhere. Paying to win and driving around does not make you the best

    • @theoneandonly7019
      @theoneandonly7019 6 лет назад +8

      I guess I don’t want to be the ideal Pokémon Go player

    • @siagasila7204
      @siagasila7204 6 лет назад

      Kk

    • @fordmustang769
      @fordmustang769 6 лет назад +8

      A sad lonely fat dude with a shit load of acne ew

    • @d7g905
      @d7g905 6 лет назад +6

      Ford Mustang76 That's a bit deep bro

  • @josepht4799
    @josepht4799 2 года назад +1

    Damn what a good documentary. Makes me wonder if it's still as intense in Singapore now that it's post pandemic and remote raids are available.

  • @Paulovlyra
    @Paulovlyra 2 года назад +1

    This is fantastic. You are the best creator I've seen on RUclips, Nick