Attempting the Hardest HeartGold Nuzlocke

Today Drew attempts to beat the RomHack Sacred Gold as a Hardcore Nuzlocke but with a twist: if any pokemon dies the run is over.
Creator: / drayano60
Edited by: / drewco7_
/ @drewco3389
outro and channel art by: / loveofnothing__
Twitter: / drxxtwitch
Twitch: / drxx
Discord: / discord
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:50 Faulkner
2:25 Bugsy
4:22 Whitney
10:56 Morty
12:20 Chuck
14:15 Jasmine
17:45 Pryce
22:39 Claire
29:54 Elite Four
40:40 Kanto
50:25 Finale
#nuzlocke #pokemon #pokemonchallenges

[@Gibstack]

"You have a Ninetales?? I have an EGG" epic one liner lmao

[@Zyyk0]

Saying totodile is a bad designed starter should be handled as a serious crime. Love that lil dude with all my heart

[@WhyUHaf2BeMad]

He has always been my cousins favourite Pokémon . To this day I still call his evolution ferali-gayy-tor just to annoy him . Still works like 15 years later

[@masterturbo2218]

Im only 2 minutes in but i love how you synced your ice punches against falkner with the music

[@Drxxyt]

thanks shoutout to the editor

[@drewco3389]

❤

[@hikershay11395]

unreal, that thing just blew my mind

[@nmproz4431]

i was thinking the exact same thing

[@arcticfoxgaming8209]

I love how we are only 1 minute 30 seconds in and drew calls bugsy a girl

[@typhlosion7872]

I was nervously watching the health bar telling myself "please have Focus Sash" in my head as Kingdra hit the Blizzard on Flygon

[@hardhoofdful]

It’s a good day when drxx drops a new nuzlocke

[@YourCasualPunk]

True that

[@Drxxyt]

[@emperortoho]

i hate these comments

[@CornRaked]

​@@emperortohowe hate you dont worry

[@Zekroblue]

@@emperortoho why?

[@Haxoriax]

Okay, can we talk about the music editing being ON POINT at 2:05? Ice punch animations in sync with the music - S tier content right here

[@drewco3389]

[@Dimitaco]

The ice punch furret matching the music had me dead lmao 😂

[@drewco3389]

[@zachhamilton456]

I love that you named the Flygon HG. One of my favorite Poketubers. This vid was great also. Been loving the content since I found your channel.

[@Drxxyt]

[@cargoesbrrr3707]

HG the goat. I'm currently watching his eternal x nuzlocke

[@Thewindyfan]

I gotta put my insanity on the line and try a deathless hardcore nuzlocke one day

[@Drxxyt]

uh oh

[@orionganje6366]

if youre going to do rom hacks start with this one, its pretty easy

[@UltaFlame]

Be careful bro you might go sane

[@Jim-zw7ul]

i got into hardcore nuzlocking myself recently and finally beat emerald, now im running it again until i get it deathless. After do monotype challenges and eventually get into EK. I love nuzlocking so far a lot, because it feels really rewarding when u solve problems team building vise or come up with weird strats u never used before.

[@Thewindyfan]

Oh I meant to say sanity not insanity but y’all got the jist LMAO

[@yellowtheyellow]

"Bugsy... *she*" good job driving video engagement lol

[@FemboyLevi]

nah Bugsy is trans now /hj

[@ianlawvoiceover1056]

@FemboyLevi Well technically they're non-binary canonically which I think is kinda cool ^^

[@wanderingtyphlosion7332]

Pokémon Challenges who? In all seriousness, this is downright impressive

[@mithex8414]

I’ve been playing this game a lot recently. Onix in union cave literally changes the entire early game. Such a good encounter.

[@Drxxyt]

ya its crazy how much it changed the attempt

[@johnmarks4944]

This was one of the best nuzlockes I’ve ever seen. The planning was flawless; gg!

[@Drxxyt]

[@DuskarGD]

Been following for a little over a year now, really love the channel. I have also witnessed your substantial growth!! It's definitely a nice feeling to look back on where you were a few years ago to now, a ton of improvement. Happy for you bro!!

[@Drxxyt]

thanks Zach

[@rextek5421]

I recently beat Regular Plat in a Zero Death HC Nuzlocke and was so proud of myself and then I go on youtube and see Drew just owning everything

[@Chefvonbreezy]

Your knowledge of the AI is wild

[@CoffeeFlavoredMilk]

NGL the Sash Flygon got me. As well as the um, 'smart' AI plays here.

[@Cardb33]

Dude you're a legend. Your nuzlocke skills are next level.

[@g_hyperstar3609]

Glad that you played and enjoyed the game! Sacred Gold is such an enjoyable game and I had tons of fun nuzlocking it

[@Drxxyt]

yea its a classic

[@g_hyperstar3609]

@@Drxxyt Yeah. I'll be waiting for his redux to Sacred Gold. Would also like to see you doing this challenge on that game too

[@sanitytheorist8221]

I'm always surprised by how few subscribers you have, these are consistently among the best Nuzlockes on the site! Excellent editing!

[@Drxxyt]

[@unknownunknown-mw4ql]

I was hoping for a "failed attempts compilation" until I noticed this was your one and only run lmao

[@fei_o]

16:22 a poke faints

[@iSearchYoutube]

@@fei_o Not his mon, it was Marley's. The visuals glitched up but right after the battle the 2nd dialogue box is her thanking the player for helping with the battle

[@crissullivan8404]

@@fei_o that's an NPC's Pokemon not his own LOL. That doesn't count cause it's an NPC's pokemon

[@boomerpatrol2838]

One thing to note, there are no trade evolutions in sacred gold, there are items to evolve golem, gengar and the like

[@ZoraDoom]

Actually insane that you did this on one attempt, well done man!

[@Sgogeta80]

First tine watching a video of yours and it was great. I've been waiting for Drayano to remake the game, it's been on my list to nuzlocke for a while now and after watching you play through it, I might go ahead and play it myself. This was really impressive and I'm glad I got the chance to experience it

[@stonalisa3729]

Is this the remake or is it still being worked on?

[@Drxxyt]

thanks CJ im also very eager to play the remake. It was about time I came around to this romhack

[@Briggz001]

Holy shit only 3 mins in and this video editing pops off!!!! Super well done Drew. And editor.

[@Drxxyt]

[@drewco3389]

[@PKsLabYT]

the editing for this video is sooo good compared to the others. and that ice punch syncing to the music was hilarious asw. W vid drew

[@drewco3389]

Hey! Editor here. Appreciate the love!

[@cozykomala]

You are absolutely insane. And I salute you for it. Well done!

[@CircusHyo]

This is one of the best edited videos you’ve made and I absolutely love it

[@drewco3389]

[@Fbucketz331]

Dude, this was awesome. Editing and commentary was great and not overbearing. Felt like a 5 minute watch. Love this style of content.

[@zachsusskind]

Bro was born to nuzlocke, he’s too good

[@amirmahadeo56]

8:25 the amount of jokes to be made... Thankfully this is a KZbin chat and too damn respectful

[@nickborgerding7391]

😂😂😂

[@klinkz1456]

Emerald Kaizo Harcore no Death Nuzlocke? My sanity could never

[@ZSeraph]

Haven't finished the video yet, but just wanted to say I really enjoy the editing! It's very well done from what I've watched ^^

[@Drxxyt]

thanks! the new editor did a great job

[@drewco3389]

[@brady6951]

The coconut mall music on Will 💀💀💀 Awesome run man, this was fun to watch!

[@nowowhere9454]

Genuinely hope you get to make a solid living out of making your content even if it's not right now. Your contribution to the whole community even in other people their videos is greatly appreciated and you make complete bangers on your own channel as well

[@Riddierid]

Nice video!!! Great job for completing this in one try. I finished Storm Silver a couple months ago as a harcorde nuzlocke in like 6 tries I think. It was so much fun and quite challenging for me!

[@Drxxyt]

thanks thanks it was a really fun game

[@fruitpunchsamuraidavid]

I really love Dray's take on HGGS, sure its not perfect but this game is so much fun!! Im so excited for its update coming soon! Great video as usual Drew

[@fireshade24]

Did he confirm he’s actively working on the update? I was under the impression he sort of stopped and put that project on the back burner

[@fruitpunchsamuraidavid]

@fireshade24 he stopped for a while and then came back to it. Currently the project is "in the works"

[@tesladrew2608]

Its funny how people complain about 3x lysandre battles for years then this guy puts in 3x petrel lol

[@PokemonLogan2]

Awesome video. Haven't watched a lot of his stuff, but this was really fun. Did he not have a single death? I thought he used explosion one time but maybe that was a partner in a double battle? Either way, great stuff 💪

[@Drxxyt]

🙅‍♂️💀

[@masteraj1024]

“I have an egg!” sent me for a loop 😂

[@squilliam986]

“Make a harder game Drayano” Cut to Dray making Aurora Crystal (SG/SS 2) into kaizo difficulty

[@esaesaeesaesa]

can't wait for the remaster of this romhack

[@thuq234]

“SHINY!!!!” *proceeds to kill it* had me actually dying

[@shelly587]

As soon as I saw you ice punch the first Pokémon at the first gym I knew immediately you were on some shit 😂😂😂😂love to see it bro bro

[@harrywoodward3310]

And just when I needed some new study videos, the god delivers 🙌

[@Drxxyt]

[@aciinonyx]

coconut mall synced to the crunches was very satisfying

[@pinkducklett1051]

I usually don't find the type of people that do these to be very entertaining. But you seem pretty down to earth and able to recognize the difference between skill and luck. I'm going to have a lot of fun getting caught up on your content!

[@Glnn_n]

35:15 lol 😂😂😂 "he kept jumping and crashed"

[@nickhalfmann8397]

I subbed, you’re an absolute beast 🤝🏽

[@yasinshehata]

Everyone's talking about the ice punch sync but that crunch sync was better ngl

[@novalanartisan2392]

i sat and didnt watch this whole video the entire time it was playing, keep up the good work.

[@swindly101]

I know I’m late, but I absolutely love the ice punch synced to the music, especially since Furret is my favourite Pokemon lmao

[@Uh_khakis]

Loved him saying the dumb names of his mons before the final fight lol

[@Corysquestions]

“Cjiucer uses strength” during the e4 had me busting a gut for a minute or two

[@Dray1]

Bro you got me so good with that Kingdra Blizzard

[@June-3]

Let’s go haha found your channel the other day and I love heartgold

[@11th.death.kause.of.tamari]

okay naming Flygon HG is such a cool reference

[@ZachL123]

His reaction to the shiny cloyster was so cute lol

[@SashaSkarmory]

Subbed as soon as Skarmory was caught, based favorite mon

[@flexangelo]

man petrel couldnt catch a break in the first half lol

[@idkxmanxjustxvibin7995]

Wow that Furret walked all over Falkner

[@Joe_Yacketori]

1:26 Bugsy is a boy lmao

[@fusionrifleenjoyer2279]

Dude so sorry the shuckle rollout swept you. It happens to the best of us.

[@patrickmoughan2196]

how did all the pokémon become shiny in the elite four?

[@nate_freeman18]

Drxx: “Drayano, make a harder game” Blaze Black 2 Redux: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@cargoesbrrr3707]

ice punch edit goes hard

[@wooloosus6866]

I forgot this was hgss, so when i saw you were at the elite 4 halfway through the video i was like "oh no..." But then i remembered Kanto lol

[@oJvckko]

you are insane. idk how and why you put yourself through this. love the content tho

[@justinbartlett1971]

The editing on the falkner fight is A1

[@drewco3389]

[@rickingangel]

10:05 bro brought in the pet rat for the sweep assist let’s gooo

[@Radiogumdrop]

I’m surprised you forgot about Scrappy Miltank considering that’s what she has in vanilla HGSS

[@spindash64]

Literally the only change they made to her set was Body Slam over Stomp

[@Drxxyt]

ya didnt remember that one oops

[@_GTX1650]

Good video bro 👍🏻

[@fez8774]

Babe wake up Drxx dropped another banger

[@pmeister94]

You called Bugsy "she" and "him" 😂

[@pikminman13]

chugga be like

[@grottyband8052]

shim

[@z-powered-nathan]

Didn’t you know Bugsy goes by all pronouns

[@zakwilliams8034]

O no

[@Hoodmongerr]

Hey man, nice video you got there! I was wondering though: how is it that you can emulate HeartGold, without getting all of those weird color glitches and bugs?

[@matt-lacey]

Calling bugsy she and him a sentence later made me lol

[@thebluePumpking]

Wow! Your shiny luck is insane!

[@jarviam]

i love these nuzlocke videos

[@tibeerius3656]

it'd be cool to see you play through more of Run and Bun.

[@jackslaven-hahn2959]

I can tell making them shiny was some sort of in context thing during the run, but I ask, why

[@Deathboy131]

remarkable as always

[@Drxxyt]

[@KingofTheAG]

Volt white allows you to do a randomiser and with the updated learn sets with high damaging recoil moves in the end game it makes it a bit more challenging. Just an idea if u did want to try another randomiser.

[@RobertZiomekSHS17]

Where did you find a version of the documents that have each pokemon's level range listed? Ive only ever been able to find a list that has all the pokemon in the area and the total range of their levels

[@Sen-tp4hv]

Insane run man and one one attempt is even more insane. Please try Drayano’s blaze black 2 redux next 🙏 that games challenge mode is something else

[@Veseere]

Came for the nuzlocke, stayed for the dog.

[@punyama5902]

I'm really impressed that you beat this game in just one attempt. Out of all your deathlocke challenges, this one is your great leap of improvement. But I have a question though. Is it possible for you to/Can you beat any Pokemon games/Romhacks even, but Randomizer Deathless Nuzlocke?

[@Drxxyt]

We’ll see- I really like doing deathless because of the skill expression and it’s hard to get that in randomizers

[@punyama5902]

@@Drxxyt Oh, i see. Well that makes sense. I, too. See this challenge as close to impossible though. But yeah, it would be interesting if you attempt this challenge. But anyway, keep improving mate. I am really impressed about your critical thinking strategies, when it comes to these challenges. Keep it up, man!

[@86cjack58]

I think it’s safe to say that in the violet gym… furret walks

[@J0zZz123]

I was going to mention how insane saying Cyndaquil and Totodile are not good designs, but then he said that he always chooses Chicorita and everything immediately made sense

[@chrismorris6865]

I paused it, but in my Heartgold Nuzlocke I only had 2 deaths through the Champion. I can't imagine zero deaths. I would die first.

[@shizzinadizz]

This video was so close to being perfect, however…WHY DID YOU USE THE SMOOTHING FILTER? HOW DOES THAT LOOK GOOD

[@Father_Bohawk]

*Drxx is surprised by Rival fight heading towards underground* I remember that happening to me in my own HC run. Sent me back to start after taking out my post Bugsy ravaged team in my earlier attempts. Dude comes out of nowhere lol

[@CaPnBaLlBaG]

Liked and subbed for the Geno Smith love

[@yee6870]

diva you slayed the deathless hardcore+ nuzlocke the house down boots mama

[@rougejuice4308]

Drxx deathless nuzlocke on the train ride home is 10/10

[@respectadordemujeres]

man, this HUH?! by Big Draco at 57:01 really made my day lmao

[@eddiemarkhamdrums5676]

Trying scared gold as my first difficulty hack and even though I always use repel manips in main game nuzlockes I had difficulty finding out the wild levels of Pokémon in this game. So annoyed bc I’m prepping for bugsy and I would’ve got steelix instead of sandshrew in b1f union cave💔 How do you find out the levels of each Pokémon in any given area? Thanks

[@user-tx5od9cv8z]

How did the mons go from regular to Shiney?

[@zevvvyy]

cheats

[@joegrimaldi5990]

As a WVU football fan, I love seeing Geno Smith get burn...props

[@elliottturner9029]

Very fun to watch. The cut at 55:19 feels sus though.

[@flexangelo]

bro this was insane. certified Goat Status