647 - I tried the Professor Oak Challenge in Pokemon Emerald Version

Oh man, this took a lot longer to make than I thought, but here's my first Professor Oak challenge video!! Ever since I first saw videos of this challenge from Johnstone and ChaoticMeatball, I knew I had to do it someday with how much I love leveling up Pokemon. This is how it went in Emerald.
Mewlax's guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1c...
The Prof. Oak community: / professoroak

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

It seems I missed some of the history here that I didn't know about with BMP16 originally creating a challenge about Pokedex completion before Brock! This was sooooooo much fun to make (and I'm sorry if you randomly clicked on this video expecting something with purely gameplay lol). Also fair warning that some of the footage in this video may be a bit shaky so tread lightly if you get motion sickness very easily. I'm probably gonna do this again in another game someday, but for now, I'm gonna go back to focusing on some shiny hunting and training some Pokemon to - lv. 100, the pinnacle of power for a pokemon, very few pokemon ever reach this level. this is a-

[@Twinklethefox9022]

It's ok, I'm not new to this channel so I'm used to this.

[@ThatRandomBritish]

Lvl 100 using only let's go in Scarlet? Can't wait for that video! It's so nice seeing unique parts of your life in your videos for context. They feel so much more relaxed and realistic because of it. Thank Calzone too

[@kevinjohnson6022]

The best trainer lv100 gauntlets in unconventional ways a professor and taster of Mountain Dew

[@Placeholder_.]

series of videos which I push Pokémon’s levels to the absolute limit by raising them to 100 in unconventional ways and environments because more or less im crazy. This is the level 100 gauntlet

[@LeafyPoipole]

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[@JohnstoneYT]

I can't believe I am in an Absol Blogs Gaming video! This is one the days of my life!

[@deano3864]

This is truly one of the days in Johnstones life, if not the most day EVER

[@Ssjvaca]

Truly one of the moments of all time

[@zahrawiscombe3016]

Hi Johnstone glad to see you in this video 🎉

[@laxelford3533]

Truly a day that is

[@woolpuppy]

It sure was!

[@bebebeans683]

I love how Absol choreographs his videos like you're his friend chilling with him rather than it being like the average gaming documentation video. Makes his videos so fun and wholesome to watch

[@EricDrinksWater]

Lol and then you end up letting the dogs out.

[@ThatRandomBritish]

​@@EricDrinksWater wdym.

[@Clarity_OSRS]

It feels super cozy!

[@collapsedlung_]

​@@EricDrinksWaterlol this dude knows what he's talkin about you always let the dogs out am i right??

[@EricDrinksWater]

@@collapsedlung_ WHO WHO WHO WHO

[@EiscueFriend]

I think he tried to do the Pokémon professor oak in Pokémon emerald

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

maybe

[@watchrandomuser395onyoutube]

Ayo?

[@expo_pkmn]

Does he know?

[@demonbatcat]

Wait but did he try to do the professor oak challenge in Pokémon Emerald Version?

[@expo_pkmn]

@@demonbatcat I don't think he tried to do the professor oak in Pokemon emerald

[@BroseidonLive]

Gotta say, this is one of my favorite videos of yours to date! It had a little bit of everything: friends, travelling, level grinding, shinies, and a whole lot of humor! Thanks for the experience, Matt!

[@void7mapping711]

I agree, I loved seeing him visiting friends and stuff and watching the silly things he does with them.

[@blooshine]

I don't think people truly realise how great Absol is as an editor. For example, the shot at 53:00 . How does he seamlessly edit a shot that transitions Cal Zone to himself so cleanly. Like they are obviously two different people so I guess I just need to get better at Premiere to understand.

[@Saltydkdan]

It’s always a better day when Absol drops a new video, can’t wait to binge this while I work!

[@-FutureTaken-]

Its mr salt man himself

[@caseyleenb]

hi derek! hope you're doing well :)

[@Joshi_ForReal]

So true salty,I could have the worst day ever and then absol could upload and my day is instantly better

[@GoTeamSkyYeeticus57]

Yo it’s the limited 3D graphics! Your videos are so charming

[@swampwench]

Salt man is a salt fan of absol

[@Coyoteari]

Oh so THIS is where he’s been! This is one of my favorite Pokémon challenges I’m so excited!! :3

The Zigzagoon community salutes your effort. Seriously a great video. I love the documentary style, and as a fellow Smash player, watching you catch Pokemon while @ a tournament fills me with joy. Update @ 22:20 - RNG POGGIES Update @ 44:00 - Golden Sun Music POGGIES Update @ 52:59 - Insane editing to transition from Cal Zone over to you. Its almost like you were the same person, but I know clever Premiere tricks when I see them. Update @ 1:03:00 - Absolutely insane quality. What glorious standard definition content.

[@avidtuxvm8512]

never expected to find a king in another king's comments

[@ActualizeKufner1]

Oh man that GOODS section got me good. I find it funny whenever pokemon references key items and has to match the case its in. GOOD video Matt!

[@Inserteggpunshere]

he got the GOODS

[@murphthegangster]

53:01 I never knew Cal Zone could teleport like that, you learn something new every day

[@willlllllllb]

Pokemon Emerald at the Weird Al concert? This dude is too powerful

[@Deadponygaming]

Sick transition at 53:09 I seriously thought you and Cal Zone were the same person for a second.

[@treyc9590]

Dude please never stop these style of videos! I've been subbed for years now and all these years later I still love watching your content. This style is just so fun and creative. Can't wait for what you have in store!

[@ronk475]

The Gold Standard for Absol vids: shinies, travelling, friends, Mountain Dew, Pokemon, a bit of a grind, and a hell of a soundtrack. Probably my fave vid to date Matt!!!!

[@nohaijiachii]

27:59 I laughed so much I was almost sick 😂 You are a gift upon mankind, Matt

[@lachlanmckeith]

the way beastmodegaming disappeared into the cornfield was terrifying thank you

[@TheSupremeRk9s]

dude all my friends are in this!

[@deano3864]

Good to see absol giving shout outs to such small KZbinrs such as Johnstone, you love to see something so heart warming 👏👏

[@hhhazel]

absolutely adore the format of this video. your vids are all so much fun for me as someone who really just loves and obsesses over the process (both of challenges like these and the making of videos themselves)

[@antoniocalado7101]

A whole hour of the most wholesome content creator on KZbin. Perfect way to end the day

[@PokeToT]

OMG seeing you and Ben in the background of mang0 and hbox playing was amazing! The visit to smashcon, seeing all the shiny hunters, the beastmodegaming visit, mrletsplayit and of course johnstone being in the video was so cool! What an amazing and nostalgic filled video!! Also your Pickachu gaining 58 exp from that weird whismur was cool! What an amazing challenge, I feel inspired to try something like this with one of the games! My only issue with this video is that it’s only an hour and 12 minutes long.

[@ludwig2822]

This was such a delight to watch. The format of your videos and your particular style of editing is simply fantastic. I've defaulting to your gauntlets whenever I need something to watch in the background, so seeing a new, long upload to you was a wonderful surprise! Amazing work as always, Absol. The fact you got so many shinies while going through this challenge is just incredible, and I cannot wait what you have in atore for the future! I'm sure this video will be amongst the ones I frequently rewatch.

[@ArthurTheLink]

It's so cool to see that Matt(Absol) is always making content, even while making other content! This project must have taken a long time to make, but Goddamn it was worth it! Keep it up Absol!

[@P3PPING]

Your channel has sparked so much joy for me over the years, thanks so much for keeping this wholesome channel alive! I really enjoy watching these, its like hanging out with friend.

[@BearyCoolDude]

I love your videos SO MUCH. They're so genuine and different. Combining authentic weird goodness with pure Pokemon fandom. They're perfect. Lovely entry in the series.

[@JulianBliss]

Your editing, humor, and passion is why you are my favorite Poketuber insane video

[@jumbledjamies94]

Finished watching this like an hour ago, and I gotta say you've completely outdone yourself! This video was a great watch while I shiny hunted in the background, and it's really got me in the mood to make some more videos! Can't wait to see what you do next and I'm excited for whatever's coming next :)

[@RokkTheRock]

aaaa I'm already so amazed at your video quality, the professor oak replacing the menu screen, the pokemon all shown before each badge, these things go such a long way and i appreciate every bit of them

[@BlueVacktor]

ANOTHER BANGER OF A VIDEO FROM ABSOLBLOGSPOKEMON!!! Been looking forward to this one since you mentioned working on it!

[@kfcbrazil7284]

I love Nick's vaguely threatening energy.

[@Chase-hv2lt]

I'm so excited that the video is done, I love anything to do with pokedex completion, I also love your gen 3 videos and hearing you talk about it in streams for the past how ever long had been an exciting experience. Can't wait to watch it !

[@davveromeliloto4306]

Welcome back! Your absol themed mountain dew flavoured gremlincore cringe wholesomeness was sorely missed! It looks like you had a lot of fun making this video, it was very fun to watch!

[@EricDrinksWater]

Gremlincore cringe 2023

[@brucelau2023]

@@EricDrinksWater Cringe 2023 indeed

[@comfy39]

I don't play a lot of Pokemon or keep up with it at all, but I do enjoy your fun, silly, and informative blog videos like this. Very nice video :) I am also happy you pointed out the mechanic about encountering the same shiny Pokemon twice - I have a distinct memory of loading up Emerald and being somewhere in the water by the Elite Four. I surfed straight to the right and found a shiny Tentacool. For some reason, I turned off my game without saving not long after that and freaked out. Turned it back on, surfed straight to the right again and encountered the shiny Tentacool once more. All these years later, I'm not sure if I just imagined that happening or if it really did happen. Now I am fairly certain it did :)

[@kidashian4658]

I always have so much fun watching people do this challenge, and it blends really well with your style of video making. Can't wait to see what you release next!

[@Canady117]

I just discovered your channel, and I'm loving everything I've seen so far. Everything is so wholesome and personal. You're awesome.

[@PandaPlayzPokemon]

❤️ Professor Oak challenges are so great to watch, I can’t wait Matt!!!

[@CaddyBabes]

This is now my favourite going to sleep video. Not in a bad way though! Love your movie length videos. ❤

[@bugslumbler]

you make very timeless videos, I get a heavy feeling of nostalgia watching these for the first time, you have a very abnormal passion in the eyes of many and you fan it well :) I've watched most of your vids 50 times on a loop and I'm excited to add this one to the list!

[@AaronFGC]

So worth the wait man, honestly might be my favorite video from you yet. So many cool cameos from everyone and it really felt like going on a grand adventure with this one. Congrats Professor Blogs 🎉

[@Tarro57]

52:58 How on earth did you do that Matt? One second Cal Zone was on camera and the next you were??? Either your editing has gotten way better or that was some real life witch craft. Loved the vid! All the traveling bits really add to it as always :) Keep up the great work!

[@MasterClodsire]

You started it on my birthday thanks for the very late present

[@pikapower_kirby]

I love seeing you hanging out with your friends in these videos. Y'all look like you're having so much fun, and it's a blast (of the Baja variety perhaps?) seeing what you guys are up to outside of the video-specific challenge.

[@RokkTheRock]

i like this challenge and having you make a video on it makes it even better, along with great commentary you also always give a history lesson on where it came from

[@switzcheez2]

Don't worry about the Whismur, I was in autopilot last night SR for shiny starters in HG and reset as I noticed the brown Cyndaquil

[@zt2ean]

Love the Marbled Salamander bit and all the wildlife footage. My two main interests combining...Pokémon and real life critters!

[@braydensonaslaughtmbve545]

I’ve been watching your content for many, many years and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. Keep up the incredible work!

[@pepperedmoth726]

Your videos are always such a cinematic joy! I'm happy with everyone I see and glad I've been able to catch a few streams here and there

[@pokedexholderorange8868]

High quality content as always, ngl would love to see a sequel video where you complete the National Dex in this game, maybe even through other Professor Oak’s challenges

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

I plan on at least doing an extra section completing the Hoenn dex so I can hunt a johto starter!

[@murphthegangster]

I’m only a few minutes in and I can already tell this is going to be an amazing video

[@peeko_luxx2873]

Such nostalgia. The game, and you my man! Hope your doing well. So awesome to see your channels success over the years! Cheers

[@Magnastar_]

I’d just like to say that imo, your IRL playing is my favourite style of shiny hunting/gameplay for Pokémon games. I go back to your older live shinies from time to time (the Articuno one is a personal fave video of yours for me) because the extra IRL footage you include in your videos makes me enjoy them more. Fantastic stuff Matt!

[@basedobito]

Coincidentally I'm also doing a professor oak's challange rn, can't wait to see this video

[@Joshi_ForReal]

I loved the part where proffesor oak said "It's Oakin' time!" and oaked all over😌

[@cerealexperimentsgrain]

it's been about four years since i've seen your channel. this video reminded me why i loved it so much in the first place. there's no other pokémon channel like it.

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Thank you! And I love the username LOL - I remember seeing a picture where Lain was pouring some soda into a bowl of cornflakes

[@thetoyboxgeneral]

Im so very in love with you content, have been for a while!!! This was an amazing video to come to again and again to finish! ( Also sending thanks to CalZone... His character development towards the Oddish line... astounding... )

[@shiny9690]

you may not like it but this is peak oak performance

[@Leto85]

You are so luck with all these shinies. Congratualations on yet another big achievement. Oak challenges are the pinnacle of patience.

[@WarriorX16]

Always love seeing a cool challenge in your editing style. Makes it feel so engaging and just pure fun ❤

[@MrTayseanpwns]

I've already watched this video twice! Would love to see you complete the Prof. Oak Challenge in all the other games. Love this longform content to listen to while shiny hunting :)

[@Aeroductile1]

really great video as always! was wondering when you'd do a professor oak challenge, it seemed like something entirely up your alley. i love how every video of yours takes us on the whole journey with you because of how you film your surroundings while you play. always reminds me of playing pokemon with friends and family as a kid 💖

[@NoiseTank]

Always the best long form content videos man. Thank you so much for continuing to make these!

[@Eryncerise]

A very impressive yet chill and wholesome adventure as always. I appreciate the care taken with showing every step of the way and not rushing through the dex, especially with the IRL footage included alongside it. Theming the footage around the in-game areas (like going to a lake when fishing, or training at night when in a cave) is a really great touch as well. 🧡 Congratulations on a project well-done! (…now do a Ribbon Quest :V)

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Thank you!!! I will do a ribbon quest one day when I get a shiny from Colosseum that I actually want to transfer up

[@Eryncerise]

@@AbsolBlogsPokemon Awesome, I hope you get a good one at some point! I know there are a lot of cool shiny shadows that people have hunted. I have no doubt you’ll get something great eventually. 🤞 And again, fantastic Professor Oak video! Thanks for all the hard work you put into your content. Very much looking forward to seeing everything you have planned for the rest of the year.

[@suchalem6686]

I love seeing background projects that have been in a ton of videos finally get their own spotlight. This and the PBR costume hunt have both been chilling in the background for so long and now we finally have the whole story!

[@joshh8770]

It's finally here!! Can't wait to watch it as soon as I can. Congrats on finishing the challenge!

[@sonnyhopkins3181]

One of the best videos you’ve made so far, I’ve seen other professor oak challenges and they were good but the whole video was just them level grinding. You did the same thing but somehow made it 1,000 times better. Thank you

[@XanderIsALoser]

That was definitely John when he was in a video. Fantastic work as always Matt, loved seeing all the journeys you made and friends you saw along the way!

[@menuvlogs1400]

This was a hoot to watch and the way you've edited it was fabulous. Good stuff

[@DarKEmxX]

This gives me a lot of vlog vibes at certain times and honestly I love it. Seeing people being people is a refreshing inclusion that makes this video ten times a better watch than others.

[@brucelau2023]

For sure I know this was gonna be a good one And man we’ve been waiting for this one for quite a long time now, thank u Matt for an amazing video as always man

[@carcassonnes510]

So excited to see another amazing video by you!! I've been waiting since the shiny whismur clip!

[@YYangles]

Was wondering where you were, wasn’t expecting you to drop this huge a video. Awesome

[@planet-5097]

absol legit love your videos i always store them to use later at special occasions legit love the content keep it up

[@ThatRandomBritish]

Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into the video. I hope you enjoyed it as much as everyone else enjoys your videos 👍

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

some of the most fun I've ever had making a video

[@shogaFPS]

i cant tell you how much this made me smile when i saw this uploaded. absolutely amazing video

[@wolferwolf14]

Your Videos are just such a chill and fun time! Perfect if you need a time-out from basically anything ^^.

[@Hidden_Fern]

This was amazing!! I loved the intro and all the travel clips!!

[@riabongo]

YOO SHREK GAMEBOY !!! That specific system is so nostalgic for me. Insanely excited to watch this, because I love your videos

[@zone0ftruth]

These videos are so amazing, I look forward to all of your AbsolVlogs challenges 😊

[@plactusdelcactus433]

Another banger Absol video… love your style of vids and the month long wait was worth it :)

[@Nothingtothetable]

My favorite part of these videos is how it documents his life and how long it took him instead of just the game clock. Makes it feel more real

[@FoundIT64]

For anyone wondering, the song that plays at 14:20 is called Fortune Fields by flashygoodness

[@WhimsicottFanatic]

Flashygoodness really is just a top tier composer Given how good Tower of Heaven's soundtrack is, I'll have to be sure to check out Bean Dreams's, and probably the game proper as well

[@Buffal0K]

Dude your editing here has reached a new level. Great stuff!

[@TanteiRotana]

Really fun video! I recently started up a Pokemon Yellow Oak Challenge and this was a fun thing to watch during the grind.

[@MoxieInfernape]

I've watched a bunch of your videos but never commented much. I love how much your passion for Pokemon shows in all your videos, especially this one. I find it hilarious and awesome how many different places and social events you find a way to play Pokemon at. Your vlog style of these long grindy videos makes them super entertaining to watch and even when you're playing a game for over 100 hours with loads of tedious sections, you still find so many ways to have fun in the game and in the video. You also inspired me to get a Baja Blast today so thanks for that. Your videos are truly unique Matt and they are so much fun to watch. Keep it up dude! Also how many different Gameboys do you own?? OMG

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Thanks so much!! I wanna say I have ~15 devices that can play GBA games lol

[@maddgamer182]

Such a phenomenal movie Matt, my favorite so far. It has kept me company while I ride my bike back and forth along the fiery path (been calling it the fiery furnace thanks to rumble). F on the fail W for the challenge. Great job dude!

[@MrShinyKyurem]

This has now just become one of my favorite videos to watch while hunting xD

[@bananaberrys3114]

I’ve been so excited to see this video, gonna watch it all before heading out for community day activities later! 😊

[@jbillion]

This was a really fun video and a refreshing version of the Prof Oak challenge. I wish there were more like this but I understand this was a longgg production.

[@BargainbinMac]

I just wanted to say that this was a very inspiring movie, and it made me want to start my own Professor Oak Challenge in SoulSilver. Thanks for being awesome, Matt. I’ll try and catch you on the steams more often!

[@AbsolBlogsPokemon]

Good luck!! HGSS Oak is quite the challenge if you factor in the Pokewalker and Safari Zone

[@8r0wn1e1]

Amazing video. The movies are always my favourite content of yours. Feels like a journey!

[@AmandaTheStampede]

Thank you Matt for another entertaining video! I was watching while evolving stuff in Pokémon go for the extra XL candy. I laughed so many times watching this. 😊

[@onthehunt2297]

Amazing job Absol and I like the plane footage and the footage in general is awesome keep up the amazing work

[@marsiehehe5930]

Amazing video as always! Can't wait to see what you get up to next!

[@oneRaspa]

All these mentions about great editing skills (which is 100% true). But i scrolled for 10 minutes in the comments and I'm surprised nobody noticed or said anything about Cal Zones Grade A sock choice for the day at 34:36! I've watched this movie/video at least 3 or 4 times and haven't noticed till now. Had to triple check to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me!

[@Waddyy]

Loved being apart of this video dude!! So cool to see the journey along the way and all the travels you had while filming it. Long live Willard the Slaking.

[@MindlessMadness12]

This video got me through writing my dissertation. I watched it dozens of times to unwind after a long day of research and writing. It just gave me the dopamine boost I needed.

[@gold_melody]

ive been playing through my copy of emerald and I am so glad you told us your method of evolving feebas and because of it I've been able to get milotic in my playthrough!

[@PiercingPanther]

At 1:04:37, I was so blown away to learn there is an EJECT button on the gameboy player for my gamecube, I got up and checked to see for myself. EASY SUB. also great video, by the way

[@johnmadden6521]

so worth the wait. thanks for the video matt!!