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

[@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]

Hamburger

[@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.

[@g00gly0eyes]

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

[@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.

[@galaxycat7172]

How did you date a video

[@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

[@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

[@Coyoteari]

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

[@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.

[@TheSupremeRk9s]

dude all my friends are in this!

[@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)

[@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!

[@murphthegangster]

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

[@PapaJefeYT]

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

[@Deadponygaming]

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

[@lachlanmckeith]

the way beastmodegaming disappeared into the cornfield was terrifying thank you

[@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

[@willlllllllb]

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

[@deano3864]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@antoniocalado7101]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Lincoln_Pianist]

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!

[@JulianBliss]

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

[@BlueVacktor]

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

[@nohaijiachii]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 !

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@Magnast4r]

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!

[@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.

[@rhoderynn]

Watching this while doing an oras prof oak challenge (currently just before gym 6 - just need to evolve wailmer), your videos never miss 🫡🫡🫡

[@MasterClodsire]

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

[@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 :)

[@kfcbrazil7284]

I love Nick's vaguely threatening energy.

[@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.

[@zt2ean]

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

[@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.

[@CaddyBabes]

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

[@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!

[@PandaPlayzPokemon]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@basedobito]

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

[@gallocontenis88]

I recently found your channel and let me tell you that this is easily on my top 3 KZbin videos of all time. The dedication, the effort and the passion that you put on this video is simply awesome. keep up the good work, you're incredible and remember that you're loved ❤

[@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

[@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!

[@murphthegangster]

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

[@Erritiguei1]

I'm glad you're not doing a shint-only or lv100 gauntlet or no exp share or rare candies. I feel like the "challenges" for pokemon have gotten ridiculous to the point of not being fun anymore. Like with the Professor Oak's Challenge, it takes the game back to its roots of "Catching 'em All" and removing the use of exp share or rare candies just makes it take longer and doesn't affect the difficulty. Granted, I'm doing this challenge in the gen 4 games with shiny only, but that's ONLY because of the Cute Charm glitch. Anyway, great video as always. You're one of my favorite pokemon content creators because of how much genuine passion you have for the series.

[@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!

[@ryder906]

this is my comfort video thanks matt

[@shiny9690]

you may not like it but this is peak oak performance

[@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

[@Leto85]

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

[@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 🎉

[@Joshi_ForReal]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@thejames9353]

The G&L clothing jingle has been stuck in my head for 3 hrs now so uhh yeah... thanks for that... reallllllly apreiciate that.

[@MrShinyKyurem]

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

[@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

[@jerryakatony5724]

I’m a huge Weird Al fan, so seeing him in this video was a pleasant surprise!

[@YYangles]

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

[@braydenmbve545]

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

[@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... )

[@riabongo]

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

[@natecgames4612]

I haven't watched past the intro yet, but I am in the middle of an AS oak run, and I'm excited as a guy who never had a Gameboy to see how different one of the og games are. My guess is that pokemon will be easier to catch seeing as mirage islands aren't as abundant, but grinding will still consist of pick-up luck in some of the worst possible places to grind in the series period. Can't wait to see if I'm right or not.

[@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.

[@Wambario]

Wow you blessed us with an entire movie! Thanks bud

[@shogaFPS]

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

[@katanabluebird]

I was stuck at the car dealership for hours. This saved me. Thanks, Absol!

[@BradenArends]

Nice to see you had a true Iowa experience: eating at B-Bops and going into the middle of the woods.

[@expo_pkmn]

Wow, didn't expect to hear anything about Iowa in this video haha. One time I thought I saw you in my town and I thought I'd say hi, but then he pulled down his mask and had a beard so I decided it probably wasn't you lol. Excellent video! Edit: I went outside. Landscape really is beautiful. Thanks Matt

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@aurastrike]

The fact he uses many, many different game boy advances throughout this video is the best thing ever. The GB Micro is my favorite.

[@ILLBLEED5]

You're the comfiest youtuber ever. These videos just make me happy for some reason

[@themudkipmando4125]

Thanks for the birthday upload for me Absol. Love the content

[@cinnamonroll3028]

I love how they just went Herping in the middle of this Professor Oak. Very cute salamander. Amazing video as always

[@RiRiArthur]

John & Matt in one video is definitely a win! Great video Matt!

[@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

[@zorrento14]

I'm so appreciative for the golden sun music. Thanks!

[@oneupaidan]

56:32 Yes! Thank you for including a Pockey Card Jockey song in this video. I absolutely love that game (and it makes sense that you'd use it here because it's another Game Freak game). Okay, enough fanboying from me. I read your pinned comment and I just want to say that this type of video (gameplay + vlog) is a lot more enjoyable to watch than just a standard gameplay video. I mean, I mostly just listen to your videos while I do something else, but I think I can still say that breaking up the gameplay with brief clips of things you did in the meantime is really cool. Like, it makes your videos feel more personal which I think is a big plus considering other gameplay/let's-play channels are more "by the book" and aren't very much different than any other gaming channel. I'm not even that big of a Pokemon fan, but your style of content is what keeps me coming back, so I hope you will continue to make these videos for as long as you find them enjoyable to make. :-)

[@a.m.5439]

I was looking for a video to fall asleep to last night, long story short, I had to stop watching this and am now finishing it the next day because this is a well done video and nice to see the production and not just a screen capture. Great editing and what not, subscribed.

[@a.m.5439]

Edit: Cal Zone has me crackin up

[@stevenstone307]

I loved this video so much. It's such a VIBE! I would love to hang out with you all, playing emerald, having a good time. I never knew that hiker walking up the mountain was a thing!! I remember seeing it as a kid, and I never saw it again so I thought I imagined it. I'm so glad it's a real thing haha

[@Surulio]

Idk how you only have 167k, Your content is amazing and you are the only channel that can consistently get me laughing. Keep up the amazing work

[@basilgamesx2422]

10/10 video, found a Shiny Sandshrew while watching!

[@Ashton_D_Gray]

This is gonna be good. The minute i come back tonight im breaking out the snacks

[@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

[@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.

[@thatcloveplant]

this comment is being made before ive watched any of this video as soon as i saw this pop up on my recommended i couldnt be more excited! ive always love the oak challenge from an outsider perspective, and seeing my favourite content creator of all time do one is a dream come true! ive been excited for this ever since it was first announced and i cant wait to see the full thing!

[@mrokru]

I have always wanted to finish my Professor Oak, but never got around to it, this has inspired me to trudge on through Let's Go Pikachu. Amazing video as always!

[@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 💖