A Nostalgic Journey Through Pokémon’s Musical History
Today, the song “I Wonder What The Future Will Be Like” was released as part of Project Voltage, and it’s a delightful tribute to Pokémon’s rich musical legacy. Packed with obscure references, this song is a love letter to all the fans who have grown up with the franchise.
Japanese commenters have astutely identified some incredibly niche references within the song. One user, Kalle, pointed out that at around 0:41, you can hear the opening drums from “Secret Super Training” in Pokémon X and Y. It’s truly remarkable that such an obscure track was referenced in this song.
Another commenter, User-Tokimiya, compiled a comprehensive list of all the songs and sound effects they recognized. Here is a breakdown of the references:
| Time | Reference |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Main theme |
| 0:06 | Pokémon Center |
| 0:22 | Wild Pokémon (Kanto) |
| 0:33 | Pokémon Sleep sound effect |
| 0:34 | Evolution music |
| 0:37 | Battle Gym Leader (Black and White) |
| 0:41 | Super Training (X and Y) |
| 0:49 | Granbull |
| 0:56 | Level up sound effect |
| 1:06 | Battle victory jingle |
| 1:08 | Caught Pokémon (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum) |
| 1:17 | Battle Groudon / Kyogre / Rayquaza |
| 1:25 | Lavender Town music |
| 1:28 | Evolution song |
| 1:31 | Level up sound effect |
| 1:36 | Battle Gym Leader (Black and White) |
| 1:38 | Battle Dialga / Palkia Song Intro |
| 1:40 | Sword and Shield startup sound |
| 1:48 | Eternatus Battle theme |
| 1:53 | Lapras & Road 206 music |
| 2:03 | BW2 Roxie Gym Vocal |
| 2:05 | Battle Wild Pokémon (Red, Blue, Green) |
| 2:08 | Champion Iris Battle theme |
| 2:28 | Various sound effects (throwing Poké Ball, ball hitting the ground, ball shaking, and capture jingle) |
| 2:30 | Lake Guardian encounter theme |
| 2:37 | Battle Uxie, Azelf, Mesprit |
| 2:41 | Poké Flute song |
| 2:50 | Battle Ho-oh music (HeartGold) |
| 3:01 | Pokémon Center Healing sound effect |
| 3:03 | Pokédex report jingle |
| 3:07 | Get badge jingle |
It was truly exciting to hear these familiar tunes and sounds sampled in “I Wonder What The Future Will Be Like.” One standout reference is the inclusion of the Champion Iris battle theme, which holds a special place in the hearts of many Pokémon fans.
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