Nuzlocking the ENTIRE POKEMON FRANCHISE, But I Can't Use Repeats (Black 2 & White 2)

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Жыл бұрын

It's time for a new adventure! After having trekked through many of these games time and time again, I wanted to have one final ultimate challenge in the vanilla mainline Pokemon franchise... Can I beat, every SINGLE Pokemon game in chronological order in a hardcore nuzlocke setting, and without reusing a single Pokemon in any other game? For instance, if I use Bulbasaur in Red version, I won't be able to use it in Blue, Yellow, Firered, or any other game. Come along on this journey with me and find the struggles, the cuts, the innovations, the strategies, and the potential laughs along the way.
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Rules of the challenge:
Normal Nuzlocke Ruleset:
1. Fainting = Death
2. Can only catch one Pokémon on each Route (Species Clause)
3. Nickname Pokémon
Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
4. No items in battle (held items okay)
5. No leveling past the next gym leader/E4 (at the START of the battle)
6. Play on "Set" battle mode
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@Neogen2298 Жыл бұрын

Flygon actually did a weird test and came up with the conclusion that challenge mode actually is sort of easier cause although they have higher levels and held items the stats for the Pokémon don’t change from their original level so you technically have a level advantage through stats

@jacobsejer4527 Жыл бұрын

Came to say this. It's a darn shame that Challenge mode is actually easier than normal mode

@pikminman13 Жыл бұрын

having higher levels also makes the game easier in general, strangely enough. since you have more options with the extra 3 levels in midgame and the rest depends on thresholds but that midgame boost helps a lot.

@theofmino6180 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's weird

@magnafoxodyssey2127 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if easy mode is actually harder just due to the reduced level caps

@koolkittykat04 Жыл бұрын

I also came here to say this. Really crazy to think about!

@ivanbluecool Жыл бұрын

The three types of starter. Water flying and normal. Perfectly balanced as they don't have advantage to one another

@GrandleJams Жыл бұрын

Boring, but interesting choice. I would still love to see another pure flying type Pokemon that stays pure flying type at full evolution.

@ivanbluecool Жыл бұрын

@@GrandleJams they probably don't want many as a pure flying type is pretty good for a type as it would be better resistance to a good deal of types Much like thunder but with a few more weaknesses

@xsah2 Жыл бұрын

@@GrandleJamsI wouldn’t, it’d just be another reskinned pidgeot/staraptor. Unless you give it some cool ability, monotypes of early game mons are kinda meh

@boianko Жыл бұрын

@@xsah2 I mean, not necessarily. We have a total of 3 pure flying Pokémon in rookiedee, corvisquire and tornadus. The first two just lack their future steel type as corviknight, which seems to be the reason for the pure typing, as normal to steel wouldn't really work for those Pokémon. Tornadus on the other hand is pure flying because he represents pure elemental wind energy, so maybe the next pure flying type will be another air elemental-type pokemon

@yall_might Жыл бұрын

Not completely balanced early Game, because early game the Normal type one has stab boosted tackle, but past that, that’s fairly fun

@TibJib9608 Жыл бұрын

Interesting thing I just learned about Challenge Mode. It turns out, the enemy Pokémon’s stats aren’t properly recalculated for their higher levels. This potentially makes level-capped Nuzlockes somewhat easier, since you’re technically higher leveled than the opponents.

@Daniel-ug3ie Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that, would have made more of a "challenge" to keep the cap at the original level before the 10% addition

@L337N1NJ4L1NK Жыл бұрын

I was just about to comment this. Challenge Mode is actually easier for Hardcore Nuzlockes since it gives you, the player, a defacto 10% level boost over the opponents.

@emilysmith2965 Жыл бұрын

15:25 Skyla’s Swoobat isn’t just “bulky” here. She has Unaware. Your Swords Dance boost didn’t count.

@loganoxendine9474 3 ай бұрын

Oblivious

@Alex_Silverpen 10 ай бұрын

Fun fact about Ghetsis' Hydregion: this thing is both under-leveled for the evolution requirement, AND hates Ghetsis' guts. According to some Pokemon lore I heard somewhere but don't remember where- forcing Pokemon to evolve before they're ready in-universe makes them furious. See also the forced-to-evolve Lake of Rage Gyarados. How do we know that Hydregion hates Ghetsis? It has a max power Frustration. Frustration, for the unaware, is a move that is basically the opposite of Return. The less a Pokemon likes you, the higher the damage. Lowering happiness is so difficult in games, you have to feed it bitter items, have it faint in battle... and that's about it. But happiness can be gained by just walking with your Pokemon, so Frustration usually isn't a viable move... ever.

@DigiRangerScott Жыл бұрын

It’s going to feel so weird that Legends Arceus can’t use any of the Hisuian starter evolutions

@risacooper Жыл бұрын

He hasn't used rowlet yet

@DigiRangerScott Жыл бұрын

@@risacooper He has to. There are four Alola games

@empoleon7750 Жыл бұрын

Black & White’s video showed all of the series’ thumbnails, even the ones for the videos we haven’t gotten to yet. In the video covering Legends Arceus, there was a Hisuian Decidueye in the thumbnail, so we can infer he is using Hisuian Decidueye in that game. However, the big question is how he will count regional forms. Will he treat them as separate Pokémon from the originals?

@luxking Жыл бұрын

@@empoleon7750 he does he explained in a earlier version that he is planning to use alolan raichu aswell its the same case as with seadra in the black and white vid he is still allowed to use a kingdra he just isnt allowed to use the pre evos in battle

@empoleon7750 Жыл бұрын

Which episode did he say he was going to use Alolan Raichu?

@douglascostateixeira8265 Жыл бұрын

The game with the best rival. He chased and hunted down an terrorist organization that wanted to destroy the world, but his reason was "they stole my sister's cat".

@SetariM Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that there's a strategic pokemon player who knows the value of ungabunga damage only.

@howling_starr Жыл бұрын

Funfact about Challenge Mode in BW2: The enemy mons' stats don't actually get raised to reflect their increased levels. They stay the exact same numbers as they are in from their Normal Mode levels. So technically Challenge Mode can be a little bit easier, because you have an increased level advantage over important bosses.

@ivanbluecool Жыл бұрын

Honestly this series gets better as it goes on. At first it felt like a slog seeing the same playthroughs again and again but as it went on I actually enjoyed seeing the difference teams take on the same challenge.

@terenceclay8234 Жыл бұрын

Chaotic really spent 8 hours grinding for BP... the dedication towards this is just incredible! Keep up the good work!

@libraryscholaralexis6581 Жыл бұрын

I love Sunkern and Sunflora. Used a Sunflora in a White 2 challenge. People said I would lose her but she made it to the elite 4. Gave me a new love for the pokemon in question. Love seeing it get use. Keep up the good work.

@majomaheriose Жыл бұрын

I was having a very crappy day with covid and a breakup This is PRECISELY the kind of entertainment I needed for today. Thank you Meatball

@stantrivium2783 Жыл бұрын

Aw, hope you get better soon my guy ! Both covid AND a breakup must have taken a heavy toll on you, but please remember it will get better, you'll get over both of those things eventually. Stay strong and keep your head up ! 🙏

@guillermohernanmedranoolme8100 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I got COVID too, and I really don’t want to loose my job, beacause don’t work to much here in home

@TheGamingLegendsOfficial Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's rough buddy. I hope you recover soon, and may the emotional damage heal swiftly!

@samsclub432 Жыл бұрын

I hope your day gets worse

@emilysmith2965 Жыл бұрын

Dude wtf why would you say that

@flamechomp5075 Жыл бұрын

You are really nailing these challenges my dude and wish Nathan the best getting his account back, as the thumbnails are awesome!

@christophert91 Жыл бұрын

One of the very few projects on youtube i always upvote even before watching :D love the idea and the work you put into these :)

@covereye5731 Жыл бұрын

From my experience with Paypal, you just have to keep calling the same line, getting a new story with each new person, eventually one of them will be helpful and even allow you to report the previous support that was an absolute dick to you.

@bladingGG Жыл бұрын

This series is literally the only reason I come on KZfaq for, par videos on cooking certain dishes, love it, the time you spend, everything. 🙌🏾👊🏾🤟🏾💪🏾

@kahlabruhh571 Жыл бұрын

I’ve binged all these episodes so far and I must say I’m loving it. The runs are all different with variety and you’re an amazing editor loving it so far keep it up ❤❤

@remyrhys1060 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this series, im extremely sick and depressed and these videos are GREAT distractions. i can't imagine the amount of work it must take to keep making this series, but they are so entertaining and fun

@ekonthungcyrusngullie4391 Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy how are you doing now? Get well soon

@ChaoticMeatballTV Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're finding enjoyment from these, I hope you get better soon! And I always say with depression: never feel afraid to ask for help; it's the bravest thing you can do.

@remyrhys1060 Жыл бұрын

@@ChaoticMeatballTV ty!! ive watched since the first video, good luck with the more dialogue heavy games later on lol

@ZunkleFunkle Жыл бұрын

Excellent runs! Really impressive seeing both of those on challenge mode with only a singular death. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

@matthewbishopburn3874 Жыл бұрын

Aww man I really thought you were gonna use the static skill link mincinno from the hidden grotto after nimbasa in the second run, love that little machine gun rat 😔🫡

@pageclayton6850 Жыл бұрын

Me too, especially with the knowledge that gems boost all the hits of multi hit moves

@Zthewise Жыл бұрын

This challenge series is how I stumbled upon your channel. Seeing the strategic use of Pokemon is the most impressive part.

@KeViNMCMXXCIX Жыл бұрын

Nice one! I am truly amazed how versatile even some early encounters in the game can be. That's the big fun as well of playing a Nuzlocke. You get to use Pokémons you won't use at first or 2nd play through a game. Especially previous gen mons you'd be like: "Ah used those too much now, so i'll not use those." But they may get buffed with new attacks, abilities or stats so it can be a whole new Pokémon experience due to the changes. Good stuff! On to the next!

@joemontondo9113 Жыл бұрын

I once was carried through a decent chunk of a White 2 run by a Sunkern/Sunflora, I will never look down on them.

@jaycroucher9320 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the content mate - great concept to do an end to end nuzlocke 👍🏼

@YourCasualPunk Жыл бұрын

Nice to see the series is still going on good job on doing great with your nuzlockes

@d4c_reznor470 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I forget just how long it can take to finish a Pokémon game

@fritz1651 Жыл бұрын

The Challenge mode is actually easier than the normal mode. The levels are increased, but the pokemon have the same stats as they would have at a lower level. Also it ups your level cap. Flygon HG pointed this out in one of his runs, so the easy mode may be harder for a nuzlocke.

@natedoggy282 Жыл бұрын

You could have gotten the static encounter level 25 Mandibuzz or Braviary on Route 4 on Monday and Thursday.

@House0Brick Жыл бұрын

Loving the series!!

@Ramperdos Жыл бұрын

B2W2 are such bangers, it's a joy to watch!

@dylankallin3955 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you did my boy Lucario justice. He has been my favorite ever since he was released and I use him in every single game since then.

@joshplaysytoldchannel Жыл бұрын

I love how he's bleeping a lot more then before. He seems a lot more relaxed in these games and narrations too.

@captainsunshine64 Жыл бұрын

More swearing = more relaxed?

@nuzkill Жыл бұрын

@@captainsunshine64 He isn’t filtering what he is saying as much

@booimretardedradley6941 Жыл бұрын

I've been WAITING so long for this

@movezig5 Жыл бұрын

Having used an Azumarill in Pokemon Violet, it's now one of my favorites to use casually _as well as_ competitively. (Especially now that egg moves are easier to learn!)

@FooshKin Жыл бұрын

You’re my favorite nuzlocking youtuber, I also love your random YuGiOh references.

@njivwathomassilavwe2056 Жыл бұрын

Isn't challenge mode technically easier cause the stats don't increase even though the levels do, but you have higher level caps. Or was that just flygonHG

@giomarimp1196 Жыл бұрын

It make some things easier, but the important fight have 1 more pokemon and a better moveset, i don't know if it is actually easier

@screwtokaiba Жыл бұрын

Challenge Mode being easier WITHOUT stats retaining being known have always been considered easier by people who genuinely tried it. Even moreso casually Easy mode being harder was even joked around in GDQ once - happened because of the broken BW exp formula

@giomarimp1196 Жыл бұрын

@@screwtokaibaok i didn't knew the fact that the stats of the opponent remain the same even if the level is higher, so well if it's true challenge mode in a nuzlocke make it easier

@screwtokaiba Жыл бұрын

@@giomarimp1196 Nah even if it improve stats its arguably easier exactly due to level gains power gain thingy in locke. In Casual for Challenge Mode, its almost inarguable easier and thats what people assume for the longest time. BW have ridiculously broken EXP formula in players favor for the most part

@nesradub360 Жыл бұрын

There is a major oversight with Challenge Mode, the stats of NPCs' Pokemon aren't increased with their levels, so Challenge Mode is actually easier than normal mode because of this!

@pixlepalzcrowther6694 9 ай бұрын

I was really expecting you to use a zoroark at some point. It’s fairly decent in the league being able to absolutely cheese Katelyn while shapeshifted into a fighting type

@LadyLeomon Жыл бұрын

Okay wow, I just checked your Channel to see if the next Nuzlocking video was out and I legit squealed when I saw it was, seriously you work FAST 😆😆😆 Thanks for another great Nuzlocke CM and go hug your animal friends all 💙😆💙

@onebear6504 2 ай бұрын

Man this concept already sounds awesome! 🌟🍿

@Alulucard Жыл бұрын

I haven't watched it yet, but I really hope that you run into one of Ns Pokemon as an encounter. Being able to find the pokémon that he released at the end of black and white was a very nice touch

@Pero-zl4jp Жыл бұрын

Anyone else shocked that he was more confident on his white 2 team than his black 2 team? The underdogs ftw!

@Neogen2298 Жыл бұрын

Yuss!! Finally covering the best games ever made

@LilMunchlax Жыл бұрын

Another good one. Crazy to think that Kalos will be the first Gen you won’t use all the starters. Excited to see who makes the team next time!

@alexleicht5684 Жыл бұрын

I'm dying that you said Trainer X is edgy! That's the name I've used for all of my trainers in all of my Pokemon playthroughs! 😂

@Maximus60_ Жыл бұрын

great job with the series so far

@tevildech5497 11 ай бұрын

I'm going through some hardship right now and it's just really nice to be in bed and watch these videos, thank you for your efforts

@CloverShaman Жыл бұрын

"KO with a second hidden power to win the match." Clicks Snarl

@nubzz11 Жыл бұрын

Let’s gooo!! This has become my favorite series on YT

@depotheose7890 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you are aware of this but (I think it was flygon hg who found this) challenge mode actually makes these games easier when hard-core nuzlocking them. Thanks to an oversight the enemy pokemon don't have the stats from their hard mode levels but the normal ones while you still get the higher level cap. I'll see if I can find the video

@depotheose7890 Жыл бұрын

I found the video: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grN7ptxjvLCoe2Q.html Jump to 34:12 for the explanation

@mazharsiddiqi7288 Жыл бұрын

Another great video I feel that Gen 7 will be a pain since both are very long and difficult

@billyfaulk6789 Жыл бұрын

I never got the chance to play the DS games, glad I got to live vicariously through your HC nuzlocke challenge

@philippgotzenberger Жыл бұрын

I think it‘s hilarious that the coding for the challenge modes simply changes the levels, and not the base stats. Hence the easy mode has higher base stats for the levels they are on, while the hard one has less base stats than they should. Making the hard mode only hard in the beginning and considerably easier in the end due to higher level caps and easier leveling, giving you tons of base stat advantages (source reddit)

@skynet0912 Жыл бұрын

It could be fun to eventually see another series like this, but with even MORE restrictions to limit your options! Keep the rules as they are, but add "No TMs" and "No held items"...

@GarrettMusic1 3 ай бұрын

I could imagine the 4th nuzlocke of these games being the hardest because alot of the pokemon are already taken and there would be lots of limitations, congrats on getting through!

@cliswp Жыл бұрын

Really surprised you didn't save Lucario for your White 2 starter

@lunarprophet1035 Жыл бұрын

it's hard to realise this but challenge mode in vanilla w2/b2 is scam. Yes, it in theory boosts lvls but mons keep there stats (if FlygonHG analisis is right). In summary the player is able to get some more lvl up moves and evolve mons at higher caps and easly sweep entire game

@coriseoris Жыл бұрын

I JUST GOT HOME FROM SCHOOL this will be great

@cicisstormshelter1076 Жыл бұрын

This was a nice late birthday present for my 50th birthday(which happened yesterday). ^_^ Also, the quote is "You know what the dinosaurs? THE ICE AGE!" It's a quote from Mr. Freeze, which is inaccurate as the Ice Age came AFTER the dinosaurs went extinct. Go check out Lockstin and Gnoggin's Gigantimax Battle Royale videos. ^_^

@TheTakato122 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what the dinosaurs.

@aappaapp6627 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids bro!!!

@spykeking1989 Жыл бұрын

How dare you!? I did not subscribe to get Rick Rolled halfway through a video. You had my curiosity before. Now you have my attention.

@masmurdermonkey9233 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact - I can’t remember what video it was from but they suggested based on their findings that in challenge mode (I believe) the enemy Pokémon stats don’t actually change from regular playthrough. The only difference being the extra gym leader pokemon and your higher level cap. So it’s technically easier if this is true.

@joezhang4157 Жыл бұрын

I heard that from FlygonHG, i dont know if it was mentioned somewhere else

@masmurdermonkey9233 Жыл бұрын

@@joezhang4157 that’s probably where I remember it from. Good memory.

@OmegaMercenary 5 ай бұрын

YES!! More people need to nuzlocke challenge mode!!

@oopsiethatsgay3203 8 ай бұрын

12:01 The entalinks first unlocked minigame is a berry finder one in virbank city that allows you to infinitely farm most berries

@aaron_rosales4 Жыл бұрын

that was fast thank you for the swifteness

@bobbywinland1602 Жыл бұрын

Nice reference to A Thousand Miles @42:50 I'm surprised no one else noticed.

@iagoagogo Жыл бұрын

The concept of "The Tindangler" playing pokemon, whether it be comp or Nuzlocke sounds like a blast.

@TaismoFanBoy Жыл бұрын

So many risked critical ranges... none triggering. I guess the good luck was made up for with all the static procs, though.

@calscot Жыл бұрын

Amazing videos

@arctv6788 Жыл бұрын

Cool vid! I miss the ygo gameplay in your nuzlocks xD

@larsblekkenhorst9301 Жыл бұрын

man i love this guy❤

@dell10781 Жыл бұрын

from watching all the videos I learned that you write the script from memory because of all the small errors lol

@tommyhoang2344 Жыл бұрын

Waited a month for this vid! Surprised you didn't play conquest though it's great

@empoleon7750 Жыл бұрын

Quick question- Are you planning to count regional variants as separate Pokémon from the original? Or are you counting them as instances of the same Pokémon as their originals?

@giomarimp1196 Жыл бұрын

In the pokedex they are the same, i'm quite sure he count them as the same, so if he pick alola muk in ultra sun he won't pick muk anywhere

@empoleon7750 Жыл бұрын

True, they are the same, but I think, since they are, in most other ways, different Pokémon. I guess we won’t know until Sun & Moon come along; he showed off all of the thumbnails in the Black & White episode, and Legends Arceus had a Hisuian Decidueye in its part of the thumbnail. He’s planning to use Rowlet in the Sun leg of the challenge, judging by that thumbnail, so that will be where the answer comes. If he fully evolves it into a Decidueye, he is counting them as separate Pokémon. If he doesn’t, he isn’t counting regional forms as separate Pokémon.

@giomarimp1196 Жыл бұрын

@@empoleon7750oh, i was actually wondering who the pokemon in arceus thumbnail was since i haven't played arceus, well it would be quite stupid to repeat the regional form since in the pokedex they are counted as the same mon, we will see with Pokemon arceus what happened

@empoleon7750 Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@stormRed Жыл бұрын

"Birb... TWO!" Got me good

@oa_ratgirl Жыл бұрын

Idk why, but i really appreciate how every time you refer to a currently battling pokemon, you use the appropriate gender pronoun for it. Major props and lovely content🙏🏼

@emilysmith2965 Жыл бұрын

I always love this too - especially genderless mon with they/them!

@alexpowell1184 Жыл бұрын

touch some grass

@superlombax1561 Жыл бұрын

@emilysmith2965 Interesting. I personally just call them its. :)

@FallenAngel2k02 Жыл бұрын

I see you, Unown King. I see you what you did there Meatball.

@bubbleshock14 Жыл бұрын

I gasped when you sent in azumarill to tank metal claw before remembering fairy type wasn't a thing yet

@KrakatonMain 7 ай бұрын

1:09:23 "...but hey, I'll take going unpunished." Geez, it's like Iris PREDICTED that post-game commentary

@outspade Жыл бұрын

Damn, we both named our lucarios the same thing in our nuzlockes by complete chance, thats sick oh good video btw

@jennamarvin5430 Жыл бұрын

He's either likely not provided enough documentation (TIN, driver's license, etc.), or they've deemed his business/ reason for using the platform as, "too risky".

@reiha7320 Жыл бұрын

question: for SV, are you gona do the whole game (gyms, titans, star leaders, e4, champion, arven, cassiopeia, area zero + last battle) in level order, or just the champion road? personally id prefer the whole game, just because if you do only champion road theres so many bossbattles that arent included....

@emilysmith2965 Жыл бұрын

Unburden is actually a fantastic Liepard ability. It’s quite competent as a panic button against sweepers. In White 2 I always had mine hold a Normal Gem and run Fake Out, Taunt, U-Turn and Night Slash. This strat will TOTALLY kill Liepard if you Taunt on a bad turn, but it’s still amazing to have in the back against Drayden, Iris and any random Victory Road trainer with setup moves. It was pretty sweet against a Belly Drum Darmanitan near the 8th badge town… nobody else on my team was living that.

@uncleasmo657 Жыл бұрын

Chaotic in black "I don't want to DD every fight with kingdra because set up sweeping is boring" Chaotic for the next few games "set up sweeps go brrrrr"

@Judgement_Kazzy Жыл бұрын

"What came before the dinosaurs? The ice age" is a funny slip-up, because what actually came before the dinosaurs (the Permian extinction) was one of the furthest things from an ice age imaginable.

@MistressNebula 7 ай бұрын

You turned on challenge mode? Congratulations! You made the game easier!

@kalebfriars4556 Жыл бұрын

Successfully caught up in the series 🐐

@salmankoker620 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes the peak of pokemon

@JojoDrs_ Жыл бұрын

Never thought to be rickrolled I a nuzlocke video

@leonklasson8707 Жыл бұрын

please use mega mawile or mega beedrill in any of the upcoming games, id love to see that. Love ur vids btw

@shawn3126 Жыл бұрын

6:24

@nuckatnite6925 Жыл бұрын

I love that the late game is just GEMS. Crazy busted items

@BetaNights Жыл бұрын

Watching this while EV training my Shiny Azumarill in Scarlet is pretty funny, ngl

@jma0645 Жыл бұрын

Ah yes a very good video the day after my birthday that's a nice gift (even tho it's obvious a coincidence)

@tsifirakiehl4250 Жыл бұрын

Happy late birthday!

@jma0645 Жыл бұрын

@@tsifirakiehl4250 thanks

@typhlosion7872 Жыл бұрын

Leftovers+Wisp/Toxic+Protect is insane

@outofideasexe Жыл бұрын

Finally, all caught up

@typhlosion7872 Жыл бұрын

I vote to allow hacking in infinite BP because it's technically possible to get enough BP to obtain all the TMs and battle items, even if risky. It just takes out the unnecessarily grinding for it. Hope more agree with this decision