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The '''old man''' (Japanese: '''おじいさん''' ''old man'') is | The '''old man''' (Japanese: '''おじいさん''' ''old man'') is an infamous [[Non-player character|NPC]] that lives in [[Viridian City]], [[Kanto]]. | ||
==Role== | ==Role== | ||
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At first, he is very grumpy and will not let the player pass through to {{rt|2|Kanto}}, until he has had his coffee for the day. This is just a barrier in the game, so the player will not wander past Viridian City until the player goes to the Viridian [[Poké Mart]] and delivers {{Key|III|Oak's Parcel}} to [[Professor Oak]]. | At first, he is very grumpy and will not let the player pass through to {{rt|2|Kanto}}, until he has had his coffee for the day. This is just a barrier in the game, so the player will not wander past Viridian City until the player goes to the Viridian [[Poké Mart]] and delivers {{Key|III|Oak's Parcel}} to [[Professor Oak]]. | ||
After that, he starts to lighten up and help the player by teaching them how to catch a Pokémon using a [[Poké Ball]]. This is a guide for novice players in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In Red, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen, he carries a total of 50 | After that, he starts to lighten up and help the player by teaching them how to catch a Pokémon using a [[Poké Ball]]. This is a guide for novice players in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In Red, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen, he carries a total of 50 Poké Balls in his [[Bag]] and uses one to catch a {{p|Weedle}}. In Yellow, he has just one Poké Ball and fails to catch a {{p|Rattata}}; he then goes to the Poké Mart to buy more and agrees to repeat the tutorial and successfully catch the Rattata after the player enters and leaves the Poké Mart. In FireRed and LeafGreen, he also only has one Poké Ball and will give the player a {{Key|III|Teachy TV}}, which contains additional video tutorials provided by his grandson, [[Primo]], in his ''Poké Dude Show''. | ||
In the original Japanese games, the old man is not grumpy from lack of coffee, but rather passed-out drunk. This was changed in the Western releases due to concerns that such content would be deemed inappropriate on a game targeting players of all ages. | In the original Japanese games, the old man is not grumpy from lack of coffee, but rather passed-out drunk. This was changed in the Western releases due to concerns that such content would be deemed inappropriate on a game targeting players of all ages. | ||
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::'''No''': ''"What? You little whelp! If I were just a bit younger, I'd show you a thing or two. Humph!"'' | ::'''No''': ''"What? You little whelp! If I were just a bit younger, I'd show you a thing or two. Humph!"'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The old man was the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] to receive a back sprite. Along with the [[Dude]] and [[Primo]], he is also one of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to lack front sprites. | * The old man was the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] to receive a back sprite. Along with the [[Dude]] and [[Primo]], he is also one of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to lack front sprites. | ||
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, if both the player's [[Bag]] and [[Pokémon Storage System]] are full, the old man's tutorial will | * In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, if both the player's [[Bag]] and [[Pokémon Storage System]] are full, the old man's tutorial will indefinitely issue the command to send a [[Poké Ball]] and return the "full Box" message due to a programming oversight. This was fixed in {{game|Yellow}} and the localized releases. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 15 December 2015
| Old man おじいさん Old man | |
 The old man blocking the path | |
| Gender | Male |
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| Hometown | Viridian City |
| Region | Kanto |
| Relatives | Maximo (grandson), Primo (grandson), Unnamed granddaughter |
| Trainer class | Trainer |
| Generation | I, II, III, IV |
| Games | Red, Blue, and Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal, FireRed and LeafGreen, HeartGold and SoulSilver |
The old man (Japanese: おじいさん old man) is an infamous NPC that lives in Viridian City, Kanto.
Role
Generations I and III
At first, he is very grumpy and will not let the player pass through to Route 2, until he has had his coffee for the day. This is just a barrier in the game, so the player will not wander past Viridian City until the player goes to the Viridian Poké Mart and delivers Oak's Parcel to Professor Oak.
After that, he starts to lighten up and help the player by teaching them how to catch a Pokémon using a Poké Ball. This is a guide for novice players in Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen. In Red, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen, he carries a total of 50 Poké Balls in his Bag and uses one to catch a Weedle. In Yellow, he has just one Poké Ball and fails to catch a Rattata; he then goes to the Poké Mart to buy more and agrees to repeat the tutorial and successfully catch the Rattata after the player enters and leaves the Poké Mart. In FireRed and LeafGreen, he also only has one Poké Ball and will give the player a Teachy TV, which contains additional video tutorials provided by his grandson, Primo, in his Poké Dude Show.
In the original Japanese games, the old man is not grumpy from lack of coffee, but rather passed-out drunk. This was changed in the Western releases due to concerns that such content would be deemed inappropriate on a game targeting players of all ages.
Tutorial in Red and Blue
Tutorial in Yellow
Tutorial in FireRed and LeafGreen
Generations II and IV
He reappears in the Generation II games and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver claiming that he is wired from a double shot of espresso. He also says that he needs someone to talk with and asks the player if he believes him when he says that he was once an expert at catching Pokémon.
In the Japanese versions, he instead starts by letting out a hiccup (Japanese: 「ひっく⋯⋯」) and requesting the player to wait so that they listen to what he has to say.
Old man glitch
- Main article: Old man glitch
The old man glitch is one of the most widely known glitches in the English Generation I Pokémon games. It causes wild Missingno., 'M (00) and various Pokémon over level 100 or at level 80 to appear.
Pokémon
Caught in tutorial
Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green
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Pokémon Yellow
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
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Quotes
Pokémon Red and Blue
- If tried to get past of before delivering Oak's Parcel
- "You can't go through here! This is private property!"
- After delivering Oak's Parcel
- "Ahh, I've had my coffee now and I feel great! Sure you can go through! Are you in a hurry?"
- Yes: "Time is money… Go along then."
- No: "I see you're using a Pokédex. When you catch a Pokémon, Pokédex is automatically updated. What? Don't you know how to catch Pokémon? I'll show you how to then."
- After the capture tutorial
- "First, you need to weaken the target Pokémon."
Pokémon Yellow
- If tried to get past of before delivering Oak's Parcel
- "You can't go through here! This is private property!"
- After delivering Oak's Parcel
- "Ahh, I've had my coffee now and I feel great! Sure, you can go through! I'm sorry I was so rude to you! I see you're using a Pokédex. I'll show you how to catch Pokémon as my apology."
- After failed capture tutorial
- "That didn't work! I must be losing my touch. I've run out of Poké Balls too. I have to get some at Pokémon Mart."
- If talked to again
- "Hmm? You want me to show you how to catch Pokémon again?"
- No: "Oh… I'm not good enough for you."
- Yes: "Dandy! Watch what I do closely now!"
- After successful capture tutorial
- "First, you need to weaken the target Pokémon."
Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
- "Hey, kid! I just had a double shot of espresso, and I am wired! I need to talk to someone, so you'll have to do! I might not look like much now, but I was an expert at catching Pokémon. Do you believe me?"
- Yes: "Good, good. Yes, I was something out of the ordinary, let me tell you!"
- No: "What? You little whelp! If I were just a bit younger, I'd show you a thing or two. Humph!"
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
- If tried to get past of before delivering Oak's Parcel
- "I absolutely forbid you from going through here! This is private property!"
- After delivering Oak's Parcel
- "Well, now, I've had my coffee, and that's what I need to get going! Hm? What is that red box you have? Ah, so you're working on your Pokédex. Then let me give you a word of advice. Whenever you catch a Pokémon, the Pokédex automatically updates its data. …You don't know how to catch a Pokémon? I suppose I had better show you then!"
- After the capture tutorial
- "There! Now tell me, that was educational, was it not? And here, take this, too."
- "If there's something you don't understand, watch that. It will teach you about the basics of being a Pokémon Trainer."
- If talked to again
- "Well, now, I've had my coffee, and that's what I need to get going! But I made it too strong. It gave me a headache… Incidentally, are you filling your Pokédex? At first, focus on weakening the Pokémon before trying to catch it."
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- "Hey, kid! I just had a double shot of espresso, and I am wired! I need to talk to someone, so you'll have to do! I might not look like much now, but I was an expert at catching Pokémon. Do you believe me?"
- Yes: "Good, good. Yes, I was something out of the ordinary, let me tell you!"
- No: "What? You little whelp! If I were just a bit younger, I'd show you a thing or two. Humph!"
Sprites
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Back sprite from Yellow |
Back sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen | |||
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| Overworld passed out sprite from Generation I |
Overworld sprite from Generation I |
Overworld sprite from Generation II |
Overworld passed out sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen |
Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen |
Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Trivia
- The old man was the first NPC to receive a back sprite. Along with the Dude and Primo, he is also one of the Trainers to lack front sprites.
- In the Japanese Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, if both the player's Bag and Pokémon Storage System are full, the old man's tutorial will indefinitely issue the command to send a Poké Ball and return the "full Box" message due to a programming oversight. This was fixed in Pokémon Yellow and the localized releases.
In other languages
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