### The Destiny of PokéNational Geographic: Elious Confronts Copyright Strikes from Nintendo
Elious, the mastermind behind the cherished Pokémon nature documentary YouTube series *PokéNational Geographic*, has disclosed that his channel is on the verge of deletion due to a wave of stringent copyright strikes from Nintendo of America. In a video update shared on a secondary channel, Elious indicated that he had received multiple copyright claims within just 12 hours, putting his channel at risk of being lost in seven days.
#### The Copyright Strikes
In the most recent update, Elious conveyed that a total of 20 videos on his channel have been affected, resulting in four distinct copyright claims. According to YouTube’s three-strikes policy, accumulating more than three strikes leads to the automatic termination of the channel, placing Elious in a vulnerable situation. The copyright claims assert that his content misappropriated elements from the Pokémon video games, such as audiovisual works, characters, and visuals.
Elious’s channel showcases original 3D animations that portray various Pokémon in their natural settings, accompanied by a narration style akin to that of nature documentaries narrated by David Attenborough. His informative content features popular Pokémon like Magikarp, Squirtle, and Charizard, merging entertainment with educational information. The creator contends that he has only utilized minimal content directly from the games, specifically “tiny sprite roars” lasting under three seconds. In contrast, he points out that many other creators, including those using AI-generated content, have employed more direct footage or images without encountering similar consequences.
#### Support and Backlash
In an attempt to support his creative projects, Elious established a Patreon merely two months ago, allowing fans to financially back the series. However, that account is currently undergoing review, adding further uncertainty to his circumstances. Despite his challenges, Elious expressed a willingness to remove Pokémon-related videos if requested by Nintendo, stressing his intention to keep his nearly 100,000 subscribers in order to continue creating content on different topics.
Elious articulated his frustrations regarding the situation, stating, “I can’t really fight this. It all seems legitimate, it does seem to come from the actual, real Nintendo of America. … Almost 100,000 subscribers over three years of making these animations and it’s all going to be gone in seven days.” He acknowledged having downloaded his content for personal preservation, but he realizes he may never be able to share that work again.
#### Future Endeavors
Looking forward, Elious intends to redirect his focus to a new channel, EliousEntertainmentYT, where he will produce content unrelated to Pokémon. He continues to post clips from his creations on his TikTok page, where he retains some connection with his original audience and aesthetic.
In his closing remarks, Elious underscored the magnitude of his loss, stating, “*PokéNational* is dead. I’m not going to be able to make *PokéNational* again.” This declaration resonates profoundly within the community of fans who have appreciated his content over the years, highlighting the often-contentious dynamics between content creators and intellectual property rights holders.
As the deadline looms, the future of Elious and his beloved channel remains uncertain, illustrating the intricate landscape of copyright in the digital era.
