If YOU want to continue this Swampert's journey, I uploaded a file with its data in the description

this demo means a lot to me. it was the first experience i had with pokemon, before i even really played video games i heard about this "free pokemon game" from school and had to try it. i couldnt get a real pokemon game so i always just played this one. at some point, my dad bought me omegaruby and i played most of the game with just the glalie i got from the demo, who was female and named "Franzi".

Setting up the DS in front of your drinks just to get the pun in there, I respect it

a quirked up marshtomp is currently busting it down shiny style, but is it really gogoated with the sauce?

I was there for the last couple of levels. It's unusual for me to actually witness a Pokémon reaching its pinnacle of power live on stream.

I cannot help but admire the absolute dedication for this utterly pointless task. The grind for grinds sake. You are simply built different sir. Truly one for the books. Edit: in the last two days I became somewhat obsessed with this video and its premise. I just love that everything in this demo basically screams: "DO NOT DO THIS, IT IS POINTLESS and dumb!" - the fact that you can't save, the fact that you can't transfer the pokemon, and for God's sake it isnt even supposed to be a visible shiny. Yet Absol the madlad didn't get deterred by all these warning signs, hell it probably even motivated him. This in my opinion is a prime display of the human spirit. Everything tells you not to attempt this nonsense, Absol embraces the nonsense of it all. I think is what Camus meant when he said that we have to imagine that Sissiphus is happy. The struggle itself toward a non-existent shiny and grinding it to level 100 with Random level 40 encounters is enough to fill a man's heart. The next time I run into an obstacle I will remember the legend of Absol who despite setting himself up for ridiculously dumb challenges still prevails and pushed onward. Godspeed you magnificent Bastard

I remember playing this demo countless times as a kid because Steven said I might get his shiny metagross someday after the first adventure. I genuinely thought I could get it if I played enough, so I kept grinding it

I completely forgot about Steven having a shiny metagross, that's so cool

In case you're interested, I plugged the Swampert's stat's into an IV calculator. It has 26 HP, 2 Atk, 4 Def, 18 SpA, 24 SpD, and 20 Spd. I assumed that the EV's gained from anything other than HP from the Glalie were negligible.

How bittersweet! I’d definitely get attached and be so sad about not being able to move it into the actual game.

"One of my shorter projects" > 18 minute video Lmao GGs matt

I always love the way you go “Level one hundred, the pinnacle of power for a Pokemon” in your videos about getting them to level 100

I liek pokmon

Every time I see a shiny like this that "nobody would hunt normally", I think of those odds. About 1/4000 in Gen 6, yeah? Even if only like 100,000 people downloaded the demo(the full games sold like 15 million copies, so very conservative estimate assuming most people didn't know about the demo) that's still like 25 people that just naturally experienced this, at least some of whom probably knew very little about what was happening (small children, casuals etc). Imagine having this happen and then you're left wondering the rest of the game why no other Pokemon do this cool animation when they enter battle, not even your own Marshtomp if you play the regular game lol

It was cool too see the ORAS posters in the reflection of your DS whenever the screen went black. Very avant garde 🧐

Good stuff as usual, man. We are so close to SV launch, excited to watch your play through documentary whenever that comes out. Always loved them since the XY days.

Sick idea, your gauntlets are one of the most unique pokemon videos and they're always a blast to watch

Honestly didn't realize the save for the demo kept the current party for a moment after you complete the demo. Neat.

I was there for the final stream! Congratulations on the find but it’s sad the Swampert becomes phony in the main game. Everyone knows shiny Swamperts are blue

As a big ol Swampert fan, it’s really cool to see it star in a level 100 Gauntlet, especially one as unique as this one. Congrats and good luck on that professor oak challenge!!

CONGRATS! shiny hunting with a friend looks like so much fun!! hoping the scarlet/violet multiplayer makes for a fun shiny hunting method

The ORAS demo was a great experience all those years ago. X was my first game, followed by Y, then I got Alpha Sapphire. I played that demo as much as I possibly could and had a great time doing it. Between this and the Sun/Moon demo, I had some really great times with Pokemon games that weren't REALLY Pokemon games. I'm kinda sad they don't do demos anymore, they were a fun early look at the games and a good way to hype them up.

i always feel the urge to cry at the end of ur gauntlets, ur videos are just such a beautiful package of nostalgia and joy that makes me emotional every time :’)

Ahh I remember the special demo. I absolutely admire your determination here.

It feels so nostalgic seeing Omega Ruby and Alpha sapphire. especially the demo. The demo was the first ever pokemon game experience I ever had. I still have Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but sadly can't play them due to my 3DS being dead (and very old. we are talking about 11 years or so!) Hearing the music and noises from the game feels amazing. My first ever pokemon game was Omega Ruby, but the demo was the first thing I ever played over and over. Glad to see the game again in 2022.

Great video! I have found memories of exploring this demo for what would be my favorite game to this day. Also the house at 6:32 has become a kind of local hot spot to pass by. My family are really big into Halloween and love passing by and seeing the new stuff they put up every year. Always cool to see local stuff in your videos. Also mad props for doing this kind of hunt at all, even if only for the principal. You may very well be the first person to do this. Well done!

Wake up babe, new level 100 gauntlet just dropped

You could really tell that those Glalie were doing wonders for your HP EV's by the end!

Bro I always love these lvl 100 gauntlets. Keep it up absol!

The starter hunt in the Oras demo is definitely one I have to try one day, congrats on the shiny!!

Great job Absol this was a really interesting video and I liked the Halloween decorations in America we don’t see many Halloween decorations in Australia

You always come up with such unique ideas. Never a dull moment in this channel.

I literally had no idea there was an ORAS demo, cool! Keep up the great content Matt!

I love how many videos we still see the Battle Revolution hunt going on in the background lol

Someone should look into the data for the ORAS Demo and see if there’s a non-shiny texture for Metagross.

Oh that i could be raised by Matt and meet the pinnacle of power.

Such an interesting twist on the lvl. 100 gauntlet.

Man, what an awesome vid dude. That troubleshooting really brought us some luck!

I remember freaking out when the codes were being sent out because I didn’t have mine yet. I eventually got it and had so much fun

Ahhh, I remember how surreal it was. To experience a mainline Pokemon game before the release was awesome. =)

Swampert is now another member of the Hall of Heroes in the Matt (Absol) lore.

I am looking forward to your Prof. Oak Challenge. It's funny... I remember more with the demo than the full game that came later. I appreciate the level of care put into making these videos so entertaining and informative. Even if there's naysayers you press on and do the impossible. I hope you are well. I myself have been feeling pretty alright aside from my finger feeling weak from working at the wood last week.

yes my amazing Farigiraf with a party hat made it in. the pinnacle of Power for a shiny not shiny swampert was beyond our mortal comprehension

One of the coolest hunts yet! Congratulations man!

Kinda tempted to try this now. Congrats on the shiny!

I was able to catch the stream on the last few levels and it was lots of fun, keep it up!!!! Love your content!

Just sat down for lunch, and now I have the perfect thing to watch! Thanks Absol!

Stuff like this is what makes your channel so cool to me. Keep it up!

Amazing video as always, ive been looking forward to this for as long as youve mentioned you want to take it on.

Honestly my favorite level 100 gauntlet by far! I love how creative you are 😁

Such a intersting hunt to see! Congrats on the sparkling Marshtomp

Haha the shiny riolu on the layout was definitely a brazilian submission. "A mimir" means "to sleep" or smth along those lines

awesome, its my birthday and i love this series! thanks for uploading!!

I love how you’re watching Airplane! in the background

i love your videos man! always happy to see a new upload from you!!

Love that you visit older pokémon games and do unique challenges like these. Especially because its the demo and not the actual game which for some reason makes it way more unique and obscure

was excited for this video after you talked about it on stream last night, cool stuff Matt

This was one I’ve been waiting a while for and it’s finally out!

I loved playing the ORAS demo. It's a shame that we'll likely never get a demo after the SuMo demo was datamimed and all the new Pokemon were leaked. Which is something that's easy to fix, remove all Pokemon data that the demo doesn't need.

This was super cool to watch live, glad I was there!

Was nice to be there for the last stream of this gauntlet, and I am happy my Caillouwott got to make an appearance in the video. Truly the most hated best boy

You are a madman Matt and never fail to impress ! Can't wait for the Prof. Oak Emerald challenge!

Professor Oak Challenge? I can't wait for that! I love watching oak challenges from people like chaotic meatball and Johnstone. Gonna love seeing you do it too!

i remember getting the oras demo card at a movie theater, and i was so ridiculously excited to play oras before it launched

Finally, I’ve been watching the old ones over and over

Congrats on your almost shiny Mudkip, I mean Marshtomp :p

“It’s like attack on titan, but like… small.” Oh that one got a good hearty chortle outta me. 6:46

I remember playing the demo so much since I got lucky when going to a mall and they were giving out special codes for it. I was so freaking happy, and it would later make me max out the time the time in my omega Ruby 😂

What a mad lad! Love the videos man! Keep it up

The classic yards with way to many decorations love that.

Can’t believe that this demo confirmed the existance of Orlando in the Pokémon universe

i was lucky enough to witness some of this gauntlet live !! definitely a very different gauntlet from the rest

Love it! Great work on the video!

Glad you were able to back up the save file!

dude youre a legend, i completely forgot about this demo, i used to play it a lot when i got bored of x

Saw this grind live, cool stuff

Geeked to see your Professor Oak challenge, you have the best Pokémon videos out there!

Man how amazing is this day. Thanks you Saint Abs

Been waiting for this one yo!

i watched this stream on twitch! this is so awesome ive been waiting for it!!!!

man I remember doing this exact same thing when the demo first came out because I was so utterly excited for the full game

I can’t believe Level 100 is the pinnacle of power for a Pokémon. In all seriousness this is a sick silly challenge, super cool video idea!! Keep it up Matt!!

This was so Interesting! Wow dude im impressed.

I redownloaded this demo a few days ago on account of the 3ds shop closing next year. Cool to see this is huntable!

Nice, intro is back again. And as always, superlative video!

Shiny Whismur was the very first shiny I caught in Pokemon Sapphire. Sadly, I don't have this little guy anymore. Glad it came by to say hi!

i must commend you, that was an extraordinarily normal sip of coffee!

wow, you are very dedicated to your video making, cheers from norway matt!

This is an amazing showcase of your ability to grind for the fact you can claim you did a grind.

kinda obsessed with the one piece 3ds. wanna say that my friend did something similar (raising pokemon to 100 in demo) when this first dropped. your vibe is super chill. cheers!

I'm really nervous that Matt's version of a Professor Oak's Challenge is all level 100 gauntlets

Reminds me of those Buddhist monks that do art with sand just to brush it away at the end.

This is one of my favorite demos I've ever played.

Great Video!!

omfg ha I completely forgot this demo existed!! nuts!

Congrats man

I loved this so much!

Always gotta respect the hunts you can’t keep, you’re a stronger man than I for doing them, much less the gauntlet! Thanks for being an inspiration for me on my own hunts. Quick question if I may ask, where’d you get the Hoenn shirt? Looks really cool and I’m hoping I can get one myself.

Those decorations for Halloween were great

That marshtomp isn't shiny he is just FABULOUS