9 Kwikpanik - Pokémon Video Game Competitor & Shiny Hunter

One of the aims of Chazingdra Chats is to showcase the breadth of what Pokémon has to offer - something Kwikpanik aka Kyle Wilkinson does so well by himself. Pokémon has always been there for Kyle, helping 24-hour car journeys seem to pass more swiftly, as a solace when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and enabling friendships to be made throughout life. It's no wonder that over the years he has built up an extensive knowledge of competitive Pokémon as well as developed a passion for the less intense pursuit of Shiny hunting,* allowing him to engage with the game he loves so much on multiple levels. Come hang out with us in this bumper episode and discover Kyle's life story as well as his 6 carefully selected Pokémon for his Dream Team - laughter, inspiration, pearls of wisdom & nostalgia await. Let Kyle & I brighten your day!

*Shiny Pokémon: Each Pokémon has a Shiny version, an incredibly rare differently-coloured variant that sparkles when encountered (1/8192 chance to find a Shiny in Generation II - V Pokémon games, 1/4096 in Generation VI onwards). They are not otherwise different from regular Pokémon, no more powerful etc, but of course they are highly prized for their rarity. The Shiny Charm is a reward in later Pokémon games that slightly increases the chance of finding Shinies; this can also stack with various other aids.

Make sure to tune in to Kyle's fantastic streams on Twitch and keep up with his news on X! @Kwikpanik

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If you enjoyed, do give the episode a rating and review - it really helps :) You can also watch the episode on YouTube (link above), where you can see pictures of the Pokémon & Shiny variants that Kyle is talking about and share in the smiles! Drop a comment over there as I'd love to know your thoughts on what Kyle's shared with us - and what your own Dream Team would be... Any feedback you have and any suggestions for guests, from competitive to casual Pokémon players and beyond, feel free to get in touch - chazingdra@gmail.com

Consider joining my Patreon to hear Kyle's Rapidash Round - 15 minutes or so of quickfire bonus questions he hasn't prepared for... Let the good times roll on! https://www.patreon.com/Chazingdra

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(N.B. Music for the show coming soon!)

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:53 Kyle's Introduction to Gaming

14:10 Kyle's 1st Dream Team Pokémon

18:48 Kyle's Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis

28:42 Kyle's 2nd Dream Team Pokémon

35:38 Kyle's High School & First Tournament Experiences

46:58 Kyle's 3rd Dream Team Pokémon

55:48 Kyle at University & his Introduction to the Pokémon Championships Circuit

1:06:51 Kyle's 4th Dream Team Pokémon

1:09:36 Kyle's Discovery of Shiny Hunting & Break from Competing

1:18:42 Kyle's 5th Dream Team Pokémon

1:25:57 Kyle Now inc. Return to Competing

1:41:48 Kyle's 6th Dream Team Pokémon

1:44:34 Kyle's Partner Pokémon

1:47:03 If Kyle were a Pokémon, what would he be?

1:49:14 Questions from the Community for Kyle

2:01:26 What's Next for Kyle?

2:01:50 What Advice would Kyle give his Younger Self?

2:05:00 Outro

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