On his bicycle, several smartphone holders and large power banks are attached: This 70-year-old man from Taiwan has a lot of joy in Pokémon GO.
Trainer from Taiwan: Chen San-yuan comes from Taiwan and is a local celebrity. One of his biggest passions is the mobile game Pokémon GO. He can often be seen on his bicycle, scouring for PokéStops and catching various Pokémon in the wild.
Famous after Reddit appearance
Online community shows heart for him: On Reddit, a photo of Chen San-yuan with several smartphones playing Pokémon GO on his bicycle was shared just a few months ago.
Since then, he has become increasingly famous in the Pokémon GO community. He now has 11 smartphones on his bike but wants to add 4 more (via BBC).
Famous in Taipei: The residents of Taipei know the man as “Uncle Pokémon”. He rides through the city several times a week, attracting attention with his striking bicycle.
Enough power on board: Initially, he had regular power banks on his bicycle but had to upgrade. Now he has more powerful devices and can play for up to 20 hours before the juice runs out.
How much does he spend on Pokémon? Per month, Uncle Pokémon invests about $1300 in Pokémon GO. An expensive pleasure.
Resemblance to anime character: His white hair and passion for the pocket monsters evoke deep memories for many fans. They felt reminded of Professor Oak, who plays a significant role as a Pokémon professor from the very beginning of the anime series and shines with his expertise.
Makes friends and wants to hurt no one
New friends: In an interview, he explained that he has made many new friends through Pokémon GO. He is happy that he can connect with people through the game and says that it helps him prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Does not take over gyms: An important aspect of Pokémon GO is battling in gyms. Members of the 3 different teams can take over these with their team color. But Uncle Pokémon does not do that. He does not want to throw other players out of a gym, “that hurts people’s feelings.”
In the future, you will be able to change teams in Pokémon GO, but that will take some time
