Pokemon Go glitch creates adorable Fighting-type family

Noelle Corbett
Machop Machoke and Machamp in the Pokemon Twilight Wings anime

A Pokemon Go overworld glitch caused a Throh and some Machop to spawn a bit too close together, accidentally creating a wholesome scene.

It’s no secret that Pokemon Go has some glitches.

While certain glitches can be frustrating or present major issues for players, most are just simple visual quirks that, while odd, don’t actually impact gameplay. On occasion, they can even be pretty cute.

During the still ongoing Raging Battles event, which makes various Fighting-type Pokemon more common, one player spotted a surprisingly sweet glitch that turned an unsuspecting Throh into a father of two.

Pokemon Go player finds “single dad” Throh and his Machop “kids”

The adorable screenshot was shared by Reddit user Bugsitter, who remarked that it looked like “a single dad with two kids.”

The Throh’s stance also had the player noting “he kinda looks like hes about to tell them to jump me” – hopefully just in a playful way.

While not intentional, the idea of a Throh taking two Machop under his wing and raising them as sons is pretty adorable. Both species are mono Fighting-type, so Throh certainly has knowledge to impart to his children.

Of course, these types of visual glitches are nothing new in Pokemon Go, though they usually aren’t this wholesome. Most involve Pokemon merging into hilarious or ungodly abominations, such as a bizarre Obstagoon/Lechonk fusion and a Wooper that somehow grew arms.

Others have put Pokemon in rather unfortunate positions that, if intentional, would certainly raise the age rating for Pokemon Go.

Those hoping to find a Throh or Machop of their own will want to play during Raging Battles, which runs until January 24. During this time, players will be able to catch both Throh and its counterpart Sawk – which are usually regional exclusives – no matter where they live.

About The Author

Noelle is a Senior Games Writer for Dexerto who can usually be found playing an RPG. Her favorites include Persona, Pokemon, and DnD. When she isn't writing or gaming, Noelle is probably making silly noises at her dog. She can be reached at noelle.corbett@dexerto.com.