566 - The Wonder Trade Gauntlet: Completing the National Dex & Hitting Lv. 100 w/ ONLY Wonder Trade

Here's something I've spent the past few months doing on stream (twitch.tv/absoltastic) in Pokemon Y, something I wanted to do back in 2015 but couldn't pull off back then: finishing the ENTIRE National Pokedex (721 Pokemon in Gen VI) and raising a Pokemon to lv. 100 off of Poke Miles using ONLY Wonder Trade!!! It's been a journey, and I hope this video somehow illustrates how much fun it's been. I can only hope to do something this much fun with this much interaction with others in the future.
Also, I uploaded the cursed Burger King cover and my clarinet cover of the wonder trade theme here: t.co/rB6QsVY0Fp?amp=1

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

I apologize in advance for the Burger King cover

[@CloverOutdoors]

I like it

[@HI-pm3fm]

Because the racist thing?

[@CloverOutdoors]

@@HI-pm3fm ?

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

@@HI-pm3fm ???

[@txborn]

what do you mean apologize? we should be thanking you!

[@TheSupremeRk9s]

as a friend from Wondertrade skype calls, they really were the best nights

[@sirdan8799]

Oh hey nice to see you here!

[@Lumix_Corrupt]

@@sirdan8799 He’s always in absol’s comment section lol

[@swampy725]

According to KZbin RK9 has as much comment as much as Kanto Pokémon

[@sirdan8799]

@@Lumix_Corrupt oh I have never noticed cause I barley comment hah

[@masongamer7093]

@@Lumix_Corrupt 1

[@ronk475]

I've watched this video like 4 times and every time I realize I'll never forgive chat for not choosing chungoose jr. as the champion.

[@thegunguy0]

*sadness ensues*

[@iloveh2oshow1]

I literally had the same thought lol

[@sirarcibaldo]

I have a Swalot in sapphire called chungoose senior

[@marklindaas8436]

Chungoose jr. was not a wonder trade, he was from a direct trade, so he probably didn’t qualify sadly.

[@inklingsquid4688]

He wasn’t level 1 I think

[@seafoamtaide]

I know absolutely nothing about pokemon but around 34:00 where the remaining pokemon chart got condensed and it was mentioned that people were betting on which would be last, I happened to eye that purple yellow cat thing with the floppy arms and decided, for no reason, to put my vote on it. Which then ended up being the winner. So that's a surprisingly neat thing that happened lol. Very upset Chungoose Jr did not win the bracket for 100.

[@Fireluigi1225]

Put some respect on Meinshao's name

[@TheBeastlySort02]

Floppa

[@yeeyee8270]

"hey kid, your level one right?" "yeah, why?" "well here are some steroids, go fight everyone for me"

[@soupajaggah4534]

Only if chungoose jr was chosen to complete the trial and fulfill his destiny

[@prodfife]

he definitely would have won if he was level 1

[@YoloYester94]

@@prodfife of course he would he’s not disobedient

[@JaaaackP]

I’m halfway through the video, and honestly? Bringing everyone together in your community through Wonder Trading is one of the most sincere and lovely things ever. Who cares if some of them are hacked? It gave you an opportunity to interact with your community in a way that felt both important to you, and in a way that people could enjoy. Amazing stuff, Absol!

[@brotherbootlegger1777]

Def grip

[@Larrysprincess]

I love this community so much it's very wholesome ( edit:spelt smthn wrong 😭)

[@wizardsmix7961]

I mean I clicked on this video thinking it was gonna be something impressive when it was really just a guy having his twitch chat hack in pokemon and spamming them into wondertrade for him to get. Pretty lame.

[@kileki9163]

@@wizardsmix7961 so angwy

[@elliot.woohoo]

@@wizardsmix7961 how was this necessary, I thought this video was also going to be that but I'm not mad with the way it turned out. It's so sweet and it reminds me of the way the community used to be very united especially when these games first game out. It weirdly made me get emotional sometimes the community is so vicious and we forget that the games are just about coming together and having fun, whether it's battling or trading. It's all about fun and everyone involved in this video had fun here.

[@creative_leafeonpony_fan1545]

This deserves so much more attention, this is a surprisingly heart-warming story. So many people coming together for something so stupid... it's strangely beautiful.

[@clh102590]

Bruh this comment had me dead😂

[@elliot.woohoo]

Same,it reminds me of being younger and wondertrading with my friends

[@azuroslazuli6948]

If it was enough to unite a community, is it really so stupid? ;)

[@ymirishere7108]

Frankly, the non-gaming footage in the Before the First Gym level 100 gauntlet is what kept me around this channel in the first place. Never doubt adding that content whenever possible.

[@zzzander]

when i was younger I used to do a lot of trades in my omega ruby, and the day i found out pokemiles existed i had enough to buy 600+ rare candies

[@Juan-xn8ef]

holy balls

[@itsnotoona]

holy pokeballs

[@lunardragon2629]

woah :O

[@Juan-xn8ef]

@Enoch Erhaze bruh theres no way

[@creepercalvin]

@Enoch Erhaze prove it or cap

[@QuinPlaysGames]

Hearing myself in that video there, being quoted as "the man who did the dirty work" sounds epic. Thank you for letting me experience this fun adventure and getting to steal pokemon's hard earned ribbons. Was a blast

[@Meme-pg5tw]

doing gods work

[@QuinPlaysGames]

@@Meme-pg5tw Indeed, and it was pretty fun because I didn't always get him first try so others could get them. They were legit too minus cloning and ribbon removal

[@MacHensley]

@@QuinPlaysGames Is there anyway you could help anyone else out with the mythicals?

[@QuinPlaysGames]

@@MacHensley You need some? Let me know which ones you need and we can try and figure it out. It just has to has an event given out for it in the past

[@MacHensley]

@@QuinPlaysGames Oh thank you so much. I need Meloetta, Keldeo, Victini, Manaphy, Yveltal, Xerneas, Zygarde, Jirachi, and Celebi. Sorry for such a long list. I just got my 3ds last year and only have alpha sapphire

[@owensiglin3036]

This is my new favorite video, the walk to Burger King cover, the pbh, the PEPS, everything about it is ART

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

thank you!!!

[@Oreloki]

I'm so sad I missed this. I just started replaying OR and it broke my heart to see how dead the GTS and Wondertrades are compared to what they were in 2015. I really hope you do another wonder trade-related challenge in the future, because it really seems like you succeeded in bringing back the spirit of what it used to be, if not for just a little while.

[@psionicbeats4627]

I feel that... I remember when you looked at the bottom screen, the amount of people playing was just amazing I miss the 3DS era...

[@expo_pkmn]

BDSP wondertrade gauntlet coming soon!

[@SkulShurtugalTCG]

What an amazing story!

[@ARCHIVED9610]

agreed!

[@jeremymarcil6287]

I feel like i know you

[@just_another_person_who_li4675]

Jeremy Marcil You might know him from how to spot the fake or the flashfire booster box

[@validark]

Ok but this challenge shows how well people can work together for a common goal and that's really nice Also i remember back in like 2014-17 how people would routinely breed 5-6iv mons specifically to clear out wondertrade from route 1 catches

[@Zilyamiibo]

I remember that. I actually kept on doing something like it for a while. It wasn’t 5-6 IV breeded mons since I was too young to understand IVs at the time but I had the same goal of clearing out the route 1 catches.

[@sexycowman]

I created a box filled entirely with rare legendaries and event Pokémon and wonder traded them off. I hope I made some difference.

[@NeonWasInUse]

@@sexycowman godspeed you magnificent man

[@zoruasnivy]

During Xmas after the release of SwSh I bred a bunch of starters and named them all after Christmas related things, I hope some kids getting the game that day were made happy :D

[@NeonWasInUse]

@@zoruasnivy these stories are honestly inspiring me, In the spirit of BDSP's upcoming release, I was thinking about breeding a bunch of Gible and trading them around Wonder Trade. Hope I can make some people happy :)

[@psi_rockin]

Wonder trade is seriously one of my favorite additions to the Pokémon series. It's just so insanely ridiculous, once you get past the constant magikarps and fletchings. In the 3Ds games I'd enjoy wonder trading shinies! Especially in x, cuz I liked to see how many ppl would give a 'nice' in return (not many 😔)

[@cabbageoverlord4540]

Mienshao has been my favorite Pokémon since I started playing Pokémon in the 5th gen, so I’m so happy to see them get some recognition. God bless the Kung fu weasel

[@zzigzag286]

ITS HERE!!!! it was a blast being a part of this gauntlet, and reinvigorated my love of gen 6, and I hope that my armada of MR STINKs, and BIG STINKs spread across wondertrade for the rest of the 3ds’s lifespan. Thank you Matt for this amazing Gauntlet!

[@smolse6854]

Wow, this feels emotional.

[@zzigzag286]

@@smolse6854 it is, I bred over 100 Stunky during the gauntlet, and sent them across the gen 6 internet.

[@bullymaguire632]

@@zzigzag286 your pfp is sus 😳

[@fungi265]

Pfp just ruined my favorite pokemon. Curse you.

[@cosmicsandshrew492]

2:50 Man, the Phanpy language truly is incredible, all that meaning in just one cry

[@PokekaiPJArchives]

Yup.

[@Greysona]

Your town is my hometown! I haven’t been back in several years due to family estrangement, so every time I see you show footage of the city and I recognize different stores and landmarks and places I miss, it makes me feel very happy and helps me with the loss of having to leave my community. Thank you Absol, it means more to me than you can ever know.

[@SieSie.]

The mix between aesthetic travel shots and Pokémon gameplay is absolutely amazing! Such a great video, and achievement so keep up the great work!

[@bainhardt]

I guess, this time, you could say WE raised this Pokemon to level 100 in an unconventional way or environment because, more or less, we're all crazy... What a great idea for a community effort this was, and a great video we got out of it! Glad I could be a small part in it (9:30), and thanks again for always making such fun videos and reminding me of everything I love about Pokemon.

[@malakaithegamer4051]

I just wanna say that this brings back so many good memories of when I used to wonder trade for hours hoping I would get certain Pokémon. (I even got excited for shinies even though I knew they were hacked.)To bring a community together like this is something honestly so wonderful to witness.

[@mechatengu7368]

Matt makes the most refreshing pokemon videos. It's casual (although tedious) and easy to relax to. Tiny snippets of his life outside games is also nice to see as it offers something new to see

[@Knuckles9000]

This was the wackiest gauntlet idea you've ever come up with, definitely the most challenging and grueling yet. Awesome video Absol, I'm excited for another Kalos mini movie to watch in due time

[@TheOriginalGoobster2]

That German Naruto opening was also what we originally got on TV here in Australia. So full of nostalgia for that bad boy.

[@davelovespizza676]

exactly 1 year has passed and its still masterpiece

[@rayflyers]

Respect for shouting out James Tierlist. May he rest in S+ tier peace.

[@kyogre8466]

14:26 as much as I enjoy your content, the fact that you did that pained me. Love the video besides that! Can't wait to see what you have in store next!!

[@B_A-tr]

"Murkrow disobedient run" a certain lass in kanto: why do i have a sudden desire to go to kalos

[@RocketGameCorner]

I need you to understand how you and Dallas all your friends are literally the coolest and have done the KZbin dream. You've made a good sized following with your friends by working hard and doing things entirely your way, so much respect.

[@Moss_Dude]

Watching two Kinglers fight IRL was the best part of this

[@WoodWisp]

New challenge: Reach level 100 on a pokemon using the item duplication glitch from Japanese Diamond or Pearl (double battle, have a pokemon hold an mball and transform into enemy pokemon, then thief on it). You can only use exp from the battles, and you MUST end up with +1 mball after every battle, meaning no rare candy duping

[@SHRetro]

The gauntlet was pretty impressive but getting Gusten to play something other than Gen 4 for a change was a miracle

[@LeoazuMK]

Your videos always bring me nostalgia moments from past summers spent with friends trading and playing through fitfth and sixth gen! I love the fact that you include outside walks and trips with friends, plus the gauntlet was so fun!

[@LeafsLegend]

This was probably my favourite Gauntlet you've done, especially being a part of it during the streams! oh... and of course the Burger King cover... Well done Matt, amazing accomplishment!

[@fubadas]

I'm happy that i was able to get a phione, help in the gauntlet and listen to almost AN HOUR (not really) of German Naruto opening lol 😂 thank you so much for bringing together this amazing community Absol !!

[@DerekRRose]

Glad to see Marco’s in F Tier. They’re our closest competing pizzeria and the owner is a jerk who steals from his servers’ tip jar

[@VirtualStepdad]

This is genuinely the greatest Pokémon KZbin channel of all time. The amount of effort put into these videos is completely unreached by anyone else I’ve ever seen on KZbin

[@loorzie7953]

I love your vids! You’re always able to tell such beautiful and heart warming stories with them. You’re a true story teller and also a creative genius for coming up with these challenges. Keep up the good work! :)

[@Aspharon]

You have no idea how big the grin on my face was when the trading started. Amazing video, might be my new favorite video of yours. Wish I could've participated with the trading madness, and congrats again!

[@toaster092]

Very glad to have contributed several mons to this gauntlet (my most notable contribution being :) the whooper, of course). These were some of the first streams of yours I watched, and everything about them, from trading with the same people, to the cursed stream music, and silly nicknames, really made everything feel like some of the most fun I’ve had with others playing Pokémon in a very long time. I think that’s why I don’t mind if this challenge isn’t that much a grand feat or anything because the experience alone was worth more than that. Thank you for hosting this silly gauntlet, can’t wait part two with #murkrow! (Even if I didn’t watch a lot of those streams due to being busy, seeing everything reach a conclusion will be satisfying in its own right.)

[@aaronmcdonald4685]

I'm really happy to see you stuck with this, Absol, and built such a beautiful likemided community around you. Makes me happy to see everyone having fun, and to be a part of this!

[@imablisy]

Watched this video while having a panic attack during the first time flying in 17 years and it helped a lot. Love your videos absol lol.

[@GreeneBeau]

I love your editing man! I love seeing the change as time goes on. From the footage of areas, like the trees, the Burger King, and the bush garden, to the actual footage, showing inside jokes, funny names, and even just fun interactions like the PBH. But I feel I can only end this comment with one thing. PEPS

[@dawn_ette]

32:20 Beep Beep Lettuce has been my favorite joke ever for like the last 5 years, I cannot believe I would ever see graffiti of it in my lifetime. Anyways this video was so uplifting! I LOVED trading in 6th gen and seeing people like you still doing it, especially for a challenge, is totally awesome! Think you could bring back the trend of Wonder Trade Wednesdays? I also need more people to trade with in X and Y so I can shiny hunt in the friend safari since my game with over 50 friends got corrupted

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Right?? I was shocked to see "beep beep lettuce" spraypainted there LOL. I definitely plan on doing more throwback Wonder Trade streams in the future!!

[@masonheath5127]

Dudeeee! I've been looking for you for over a year! I loved your gauntlets. You look good bro, not just physically, but happier too. All the best! Easy sub

[@FailerGamer]

Saw this late however, subscribed, great way to document a great and exciting long journey, keep it up! Excited to see what else comes from you!

[@danthepokemann4193]

I've memorized the 100 Gauntlet intro speech by heart by now.

[@karkkikissa]

I'm so happy I was able to catch one of these streams and be part of this gauntlet 👏💖 (btw nice surprise to hear Hamtaro Ham-Ham Heartbreak OST in your video 👌)

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Yes!!!!! Hoped someone would recognize that. Love that game

[@darklink7831]

ahh ham ham heartbreak was SUCH a good game, it gave me a wave of nostalgia to hear it again 🥺 glad to know there are others who played it and loved it as much as i did, bc its such an underrated game.

[@sietskederuiter7463]

I got so excited when i heard the first second, that i instantly looked up if someone else said something about it!

[@nicholasmeyers6732]

This is the best thing I've seen in the pokemon community in a while. The way everyone came together to help with the goal! Congrats 👏👏

[@floraevoli3330]

stuff rarely ever makes me happy anymore and this did! Thank you so much

[@mjshinyhunter]

the wonder trade is one of the most underrated elements of the pokemon series, and i feel like you did an amazing thing here. awesome video matt, and can’t wait for #murkrow disobedient run.

[@n0lain]

Man this makes me wanna go boot up Y and start doin some wonder trades...great video as always, glad you were able to finish the quest! Also shoutouts to my boy Sunkern and his brief appearance at 1:37, he may have lost Who Goes Maractus but he won over our hearts

[@relo999]

"no rulez get phat", man that hit deep for me straight in the nostalgia. Still bitter at not getting a finger board with it and instead got a set of batteries...

[@elliot.woohoo]

I love this video so much man,I forgot how much love I had for Pokemon, thank you for your videos

[@zememerr2329]

Sure, Gen 6 is flawed in a lot of ways, but god damn if Wonder Trading isn’t one of my favorite features in any Pokémon game. Wonderlockes are always a great time, even if you’re basically guaranteed an inevitable Zigzagoon you’ll never use

[@DougieFresh_83]

The "Walk to Burger King" cover was just beautiful.

[@SakuraEvangeline]

oh my god your channel has come so far! I remember watching your lvl 100 gauntlets a couple of years back and only just found this channel, congrats man!

[@bri6279]

I loved this video a lot! It's so charming and I really like your editing style + snippits of your real life adventures :)

[@wallsocksProductions]

I think subjecting a group of people to the german Naruto theme on loop is considered a war crime by the Geneva Convention. I approve of this.

[@ozzy4619]

my first time visiting your streams was through this challenge, and i can say without a doubt it was the best time i've ever had on anyone's stream ever :D so fun to see the whole thing come together!! here's to the next gauntlet!

[@vandermarkt]

I finally found some time to watch this video and I must say, I really enjoyed it. It even inspired me to shiny hunt Deerling myself, all 4 forms :) Thank you for the great video! Cannot wait for part 2

[@j.corbygaming]

I am stupidly surprised by how much I enjoyed this video! I think you just gained a new subscriber! Keep up the excellent work!

[@shugima]

Wasn't able to catch the gauntlet, but the vods were great for background noise during the more quiter hours of working. Thanks for providing a great amount of entertainment and amazing job on condesing it all into 1 video.

[@atticusmurphy2072]

This is the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed a poketuber do, how is this even possible??? Good stuff man

[@JacobSouders]

Your absurd challenges and pure dedication to completing them and documenting them over many many months is the whole reason I’m subbed to you. Every video where you conquer some crazy idea is always a banger

[@satanasluciferi7278]

I remember having an action replay device for my 3ds and i used it to create perfect IV shinies to wondertrade away Those were fun times

[@mattmew5267]

It's always a blast just sitting down and watching your vids. And to see you bring people from your community to just hang out and have fun playing pokemon, really put a smile on my face. Keep doing what you're doing Mr.Absol, you truly are an amazing content creator.

[@donaldcreswell4915]

HOLY CRAP THE SONG AT 23:47 GAVE ME SO MUCH MEMORIES I CANT BELIEVE YOU MENTIONED HAM HAM HEARTBREAK

[@theartofnina]

This made me so nostalgic, the wondertrade music and the memory of going in voice chats with friends and counting down to try to wondertrade with each other...

[@IDumbDumb]

Man i found your content through the reccomended a day ago and have been binge watching you. Keep up the amazing work dude.

[@PokeToT]

DUDE I love all of this! The details, the informative dialogue, the puns, the memes and most importantly, the memes. Oh and the history of doing something so SPECTACULAR! I love everything about this video, Matt! CONGRATS on completing the dex!!! also hi my wife following your twitch at 34:38

[@MarcutioPolonomous]

I'm so touched my Baja Rock Blast Armaldo made it into the video!! So happy he has a cozy new home with you in the Bank!! Thanks for coming up with such a fun community project for this gauntlet!! It was incredible seeing it play out! Your work is always SO full of heart, and every project you post is just radiating with this genuine love and enjoyment you pour into your videos- They're such a joy to watch, and they always shine with your enthusiasm! Getting to see this gauntlet unfold on stream felt like hanging out with a group of friends from around the world, it was a total blast!! I'm so happy I got to be even a tiny part of this gauntlet! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!!

[@masont.bridge5872]

Holy cow you got into really good shape, good on you man. I've been watching the older lv100 gauntlets and man you look amazing!

[@MikeyTachuk]

Amazing work man! Thanks for all the time and effort that went into this!

[@DanielDaHobbledehoy]

This was genuinely such a great video! I love the idea and the fact you traded with your community!! A Very special one for the books! Also the Burger King cover is supreme.

[@kadebullard7402]

This is probably my favorite video ever, it’s so interesting, well narrated, and funny. Had a great time watching this

[@benrybczynski5798]

Hey man, used to watch your gauntlets back in 2017 while I worked on projects. Glad to see you're still at it!

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

always! thanks for watching again

[@Esdapox]

When I see this video I always watch it since it's the video that lead me to one of the best channels ever. Absol, thank you for making this!

[@BlueSodaPop_]

This video was so cool! Back when I was in elementary school, I'd watch streamers that did challenges just like this and they'd just have fun with their community. I really miss those streamers sometimes, it's all way less personal now. But people like you bring back the magic for me ^•^

[@badashe1364]

Halfway through the vid, planning to watch it fully tonight and I gotta say, mad respect for you my man. I would get bored way too fast but this is making me want to do my surprise trade marathons in sword again, (I don’t stream I just do it from time to time when I’m bored) and honestly I’m just surprised that you even got as far as 500. Love seeing a community come together and honestly, I might try this in my shield version! If I do I’ll update this comment and update on progress over time!

[@alikaisdead]

What a phenomenal video, I love this. Thank you Absol!

[@Carol-qm6uu]

It's really nice to see a community come together to help you out! Congrats on completing the challenge :)

[@sfxdlwsrs]

Your videos just grow on me so kindly, I genuinely feel so good watching them, I really hope the best for you, it has been amazing to accompany the growth and development of this channel and you as well. Kinda corny to say, though, it really makes me happy and appreciate life

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Really appreciate that!!

[@MomSmoocha]

The one dislike is from the person who didn’t walk to Burger King *smh*

[@KyzrTM]

been watching you for a few years on and off and you have come so far, you are awesome man.

[@zeeb02]

The peanut butter code card absolutely killed me

[@shamblestheclown]

this video was completely captivating to me and actually pushed me to subscribe. love your content, going to try and pop into a stream some time. good video man.

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Thank you!!

[@LegendLinke]

Being here to witness all this trading happen was truly a magical feeling, and to see the final dex entry was on another level entirely. Love to see it Matt.Now all that's left to be said is, "a"

[@butteredtoast9073]

This is so nostalgic. when 3DS online services go down, I’ll be devastated

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

I'm sure just like the original DS/Wii, the homebrew scene will find a new way to keep it alive!

[@switch1e]

This is an awesome video. I love your editing style and form of storytelling!

[@asher7829]

I found your channel through this video, and I’m definitely subbing. This was such a cool story, and you seem like a super cool guy

[@Julia-cf9le]

Hey fren I think you need to update your pfp 😭

[@novarodriguez3307]

this is such a fucking good video, love the effort put in it is amazing, this deserves so much more views, it is way more than just a video its like a vlog and tour of his adventures, it has a story and nolstalgia in it 10/10 would reccomend watching the whole video

[@TheDiscoveryCH]

You always make such great cinematic experiences. Its a very welcome addition to the pokemon community on youtube, keep up the great work!

[@port6r]

Everything about this video was fantastic i loved every single element you put in so much

[@Sphealical_]

15:08 my baby pizza!! This was such an awesome idea and I'm so glad to have been a part of it!! Keep up the good work!

[@buttercupirl]

“Berg might? Perhaps…” is one of the funniest things I’ve read

[@CrowCoded]

I love it so much hahaha

[@cosmicsandshrew492]

Absol was able to collect 49,500 miles in around 36 hours, meaning this gauntlet moved at roughly 1375 miles per hour, which is nearly twice the speed of sound.

[@TharlesGG]

I remember hopping in stream from time to time and checking out the stream! It was a very enjoyable and entertaining journey, congrats !