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Logan Paul Pokémon Stream Pause Timeline
Ongoing
Photo: Erik Drost (cc by 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“Tomorrow, I will attempt to catch my first ever Shiny Pokémon: 1 in 8,192 Odds,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Since the days of Pokémon Gold and Silver, trainers have attempted to catch shiny Pokémon, which feature significantly rarer encounter odds than their standard counterparts unless manipulated or aided by extreme luck. In this instance, creator and WWE wrestler Logan Paul decided to attempt catching his very first shiny Pokémon live for his audience.
Logan Paul announced his streaming challenge on September 18, pledging to hunt continuously until he successfully caught a shiny Onix and evolved it via trade and a metal coat into a Steelix. The stunt was broadcast across both YouTube and Twitch platforms, attracting substantial initial viewership before running into scheduling and personal conflicts.
The timeline
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Logan Paul Announces Shiny Hunting Stream
Logan Paul reportedly publicly announced that he would attempt to catch his first-ever shiny Pokémon with 1 in 8,192 odds, promising not to stop until he secured a shiny Onix and evolved it into Steelix on YouTube and Twitch.[1]
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Stream Abruptly Paused After 30 Hours
Reports and social commentary emerged claiming Logan Paul abruptly ended his continuous livestream roughly 30 hours in to spend time with his wife and daughter, expressing exhaustion and guilt.[1]
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Logan Paul Addresses Viewers on Family Time
Logan Paul reportedly told viewers he felt like a horrible father and husband after losing his focus, announcing that his co-hosts would temporarily hold down the stream while he took a break for family time.[1]
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Logan Paul Starts Nonstop Pokémon Livestream
Logan Paul reportedly launched a nonstop Pokémon livestream from his $1 million man cave, aiming to catch a shiny Onix.[2]
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Stream Resumes Briefly with Nina Agdal
Logan Paul reportedly eventually rejoined the stream alongside his wife, Nina Agdal, before preparing to pause the broadcast again to fulfill professional wrestling commitments.[1]
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Logan Paul Publishes Stream Statistics Update
According to his social media post, Logan Paul reported via social media that he had streamed for 34 hours straight, accumulating 997,188 unique views on Twitch, 2.1 million views on YouTube, and 3,705 encounters without encountering a shiny Pokémon yet.[1]
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Stream Paused for WWE Monday Night Raw
Logan Paul reportedly confirmed he was heading to perform for WWE on Monday Night Raw, noting that the stream would be paused temporarily with plans to return the following day for more hunting.[1]
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Logan Paul Announces Stream Will Resume Tomorrow
After pausing for WWE Monday Night Raw, Paul reportedly said he would return the next day to continue his shiny hunt.[3]
Frequently asked
Is Logan Paul's Pokémon stream still paused?
As of September 22, 2026, per drezzed.clownfishtv.com, Logan Paul announced that his paused 24/7 Pokémon shiny-hunting stream will resume the following day after his WWE Monday Night Raw appearance.
Why did Logan Paul pause his Pokémon stream?
Logan Paul paused his 24/7 shiny-hunting stream to spend time with his wife and daughter, stating he felt like a bad father and husband, and subsequently to travel for WWE Monday Night Raw.
Did Logan Paul catch a shiny Pokémon during the stream?
No. After 34 hours of streaming and 3,705 total encounters, Logan Paul reported that he had not yet found a shiny Pokémon.
Where was Logan Paul's stream broadcasted?
The shiny-hunting challenge was broadcast live across both YouTube and Twitch, though the YouTube stream hit a 24-hour platform limit before continuing on Twitch.
More related drama (4)
Sources (3)
- dexerto.com, Logan Paul pauses 24/7 Pokemon stream after promising to not stop, Sep 21, 2026.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Logan Paul kicks off nonstop Pokémon livestream as he hunts for his first Shiny Pokémon - The Times of India, Sep 20, 2026.
- drezzed.clownfishtv.com, Logan Paul streamed 34 hours straight and still has no shiny Pokémon, Sep 22, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 8 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Logan Paul Pokémon Stream Pause Timeline.”
GenZHype, 5 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/logan-paul-pok-mon-stream-pause-timeline/.