"Scrafty's Payback Hits Harder When You Survive" ft. Eastside Scrafty | TRAINER'S EYE #177
10 September 2025

"Scrafty's Payback Hits Harder When You Survive" ft. Eastside Scrafty | TRAINER'S EYE #177

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He was ready to end everything, until one unexpected “new friend” comment changed his life. 

Eastside Scrafty opens up about how Pokémon became more than a game, it became a lifeline. From a turbulent childhood spent in foster care to a breaking point that nearly ended it all, he shares how a bond with a fictional fighter and a Facebook page born from heartbreak helped him hold on. Discover how his defiance, team loyalty, and a deep-rooted love for black culture gave Eastside Scrafty not only a favorite Pokémon but an identity to embrace. This is a story of survival, connection, and the power of being seen.

Listen now and discover why some Pokémon stories don’t evolve. They endure.

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

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