He lost his best friend but every time he taps a PokéStop, it’s like they’re walking together again. 

We meet Shiny King, the Pokémon GO Community Ambassador in London, Ontario, Canada, whose journey from nostalgic fan to local leader is rooted in love, loss, and legacy. From rediscovering Pokémon through his child to honoring a best friend lost too soon, Shiny King shares how Pokémon GO helped him rebuild connection, purpose, and community after everything felt silent. You’ll hear how one man turned downtown meetups into something closer to a Pokémon festival, all powered by empathy, grief, and the desire to make others feel welcome. 

🎧 Experience Pokémon from the north with heartfelt Canadian stories.
Listen now to the Canadian Pokémon Trainers playlist! 

Sources
Opening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 

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