CAN I BEAT A POKÉMON EMERALD HARDCORE NUZLOCKE WITH ONLY DARK TYPES!? (Pokémon Challenge)

Another challenge is upon us! Emerald with only Dark types seemed like a really intriguing idea since they have something strange going on in Gen III. Emerald is one of my favorite Pokemon games of all time, so let's do this!
We've done some hard Pokemon challenges in the past, but usually they were a solo Pokemon challenge run. What if we still did a really difficult challenge... but with a full team using hardcore nuzlocke rules, and with only one type? Today we find out: can I beat a Pokemon Emerald Hardcore Nuzlocke with only Dark types?
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Monotype Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
(1) If a Pokémon faints, it must be permanently boxed or released.
(2) Only the first type-specific Pokémon encountered in each Route/Area can be caught.
(3) No Legendaries/Mythicals, duplicates, or same-evolution-line Pokémon can be caught or used. If a duplicate is encountered, the next unique type-specific Pokémon encounter can be caught.
(4) Additional Pokémon may be caught for the purpose of HM use, but these may not be used in battle at any time during the run.
(5) No Items can be used in battle (Held Items are allowed).
(6) Party Pokémon levels are limited to the highest level Pokémon of the next Gym Leader or Elite 4 Member. So long as your Pokémon are at or below the level cap when the Gym Leader/Elite 4 Member battle starts, they can level up mid-battle.
(7) "Set" Battle Mode must be used at all times.
(8) No connecting with other games for the purposes of trading/importing Pokémon, Items, etc.
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[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

"Congrats wattson, you sick f***" -Silph 2021

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

😂

[@bradfahley4469]

"I'm a sick f*** I like a quick f***" -Kanye West

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

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[@Laurenrdraws]

You're everywhere

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

@@Laurenrdraws 😅 😅 😅

[@donovanchilton5817]

36:30 Dragon is special in this gen. You probably know that, just overlooked it recording.

[@pumpkin6192]

Interesting considering dragonite's attack stat

[@obambagaming1467]

@@pumpkin6192 and also for some reason Dragon Dance raises attack and speed instead of special attack and speed

[@johnstegeman7122]

Considering that he almost killed himself trying to stack intimidate on Salamence, I don’t think he remembered it in this run

[@scotifypremium214]

I feel like he probably would've won the run if he didn't try to stack those Intimidates on Salamence. Absol would've more than likely survived and taken it out

[@skibot9974]

Yeah that sucks

[@ThePokeTran]

That Wattson & Flannery strategy was next level bro, can't get enough of these videos

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

1000 iq

[@justinenulam]

Steven on the bridge actually told you to show him your “true power”, missed chance for shameless self promotion!!

[@grantdaily9662]

"Deku has a Sassy Nature" Me doing laundry and confused: Well yeah, but I fail to see how MHA has to do with Emerald

[@SilphSpectre]

xD She's named after the Great Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda!

[@grantdaily9662]

@@SilphSpectre omg🤣🤣🤣 I feel like a fool

[@davidsoto4394]

@@SilphSpectre Please do this in ORAS with Dark, fire, normal, and water types.

[@camerongore5795]

I legit went to the comments to find this comment

[@shadowwolf6731]

@@camerongore5795 same

[@snupietherat6814]

a great way to remember what types are special pre-gen4 is that all eeveelutions + dragon are special and the rest is physical

[@ngotemna8875]

Oh damn, that's an amazing rule of thumb. Thanks a lot

[@snupietherat6814]

@@ngotemna8875 glad I could be of help

[@BobbyFlay14]

Timeless knowledge thank you brother

[@snupietherat6814]

@@BobbyFlay14 timeless indeed, now that we're 6 gens past that xD

[@cyzo]

@@snupietherat6814 yeah but alot of people including me just cannot afford later gen and play on emulator

[@richardthered3772]

I love how every time he’s explaining his strat for the gym he’s like “here’s my plan but unfortunately something was wrong” *proceeds to explain that the plan worked fine

[@Roastatrice]

Kyogre has the whole ocean while Groudon just has an inflatable mattress to fight on 😄.

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

🤣

[@slayerumbreon3667]

Yeah and the sky noodle has the entire sky

[@confusedgengar3997]

That’s a large mattress...

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

@@confusedgengar3997 😂 😂 😂

[@Roastatrice]

@@slayerumbreon3667 don’t you mean the nuclear noodle😏. along with his sidekick mom space spaghetti😄.

[@daskleineirrbis4952]

I've been watching all your nuzlocke runs recently and I enjoy them a lot. I can't do them myself because I lack the patience, but I very much appreciate you suffering through all of this for our entertainment. The Feebas only run was pure madness, though.

[@megat_drake_9844]

I feel what you feel

[@mairavvakil2867]

I have done a ground and water only nuzlocke try it it's good I tried a fighting and grass one two but wiped out cause of winnona

[@CodingCreation]

Bro I literally watched every single one in the matter of the last 2 days

[@SilphSpectre]

Hero! Thanks for the support

[@21kgamingYT]

I just did the same thing

[@taylerwatts4343]

Should... should we tell him that Ice Beam can be found for free on Sea Mauville?

[@kaydenbloomfield7388]

Let's wait a few more...maybe

[@SilphSpectre]

Was gonna save that one for Ice Beam for Crawdaunt since it's a long trek to get; but I'm sure you can guess what happened with that plan!

[@axgames7049]

@@SilphSpectre poor waddle

[@therealveridicalyt497]

@@SilphSpectre F

[@paul-wade-hampton6766]

@@SilphSpectre Bro I got something IMPORTANT FOR YOU ! A very important letter for you big bro ! I know a ton of Pokemon generating pulls bro to gather & grow & develop on a mega scale idea I have for everyone ! I am sending a letter to everyone who wants to join & we can all pull together : Here's the letter for you ! Much love fam ! I'm giving a shout out & wanted to invite you to our Pokemon Nation's wide communities across the world nation's WIDE soon STREAMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE IDEAS, I'm seeing about pulling together everyone for a Mega live stream Of as many people as we can unite together that will generate tons of more people / Subscribers / fans / Pokemon gamers alike / YT / KZbin algorithms to make it larger & more massively known, the date for growing our channels on a massive larger scales will be soon if all comes together my dear friend & thanks so much for hosting & posting all the content & Pokemon things you do ! I genuinely appreciate you a lot for it & for spending all of your TIME, ENERGY, EFFORTS, out on us all ! I gtg for now ! Bestest Tidings Sincerely bestest wishes ever & Blessings always ! Respectfully, / Sincerely. Signed : The Elite Dark Trainer ~ Pauly~ aka Paul~

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

"May I don't want to swear in front of children but shut the fu** up" I died 😂

[@R0cky505]

I did one of these recently and got a Shiny Poochyena while looking for a Seedot. Wattson is a freaking pain.

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

That’s so lucky bro. Watson seems like a pain in the side in this challenge

[@NinjaPickle]

Playing an Emerald Hardcore Nuzlocke, and I found a shiny Poochenya yesterday, and today I found a shiny Silcoon. Two full odds shinies, a day a part. Meanwhile my Honedge shiny hunt in Sword and Shield took a month

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

@@NinjaPickle oh that’s a bit funny. Congrats on the shinies tho

[@Scorpionspear77]

I got a Shiny Roselia in the mono-Normal run I’m doing of Ruby

[@musicstuff6310]

Get synthesis on your seedot before evolving boom easy watson

[@bronsongarrett9373]

Mad props for a channel that even posts the failed runs and not just the wins

[@jamescarstairs3384]

37:49 if you did that much damage with Absol unboosted, you definetely killed the Salamence +3! You should have totally stayed with it

[@philippedepre2493]

read my mind good sir 🧐

[@unkindled6410]

he was acttually at +4, meaning that he had triple the normal atk stat. it would definitely killed.

[@jamescarstairs3384]

Intimidate

[@kohinoorbanerjee4009]

Dark was special on gen 3, I keep forgetting this and train my sharpedo in physical attack

[@kmaster57]

Rip dark types in gen 3. Most of them are physical attackers.

[@megat_drake_9844]

Wow

[@jordanthejq12]

Funnily enough, both of the Water/Darks don't mind this too much (Sharpedo has 95 SpA, Crawdaunt 90).

[@niksiebun24]

Wow this feels great I actually found your channel JUST yesterday and binged all of these hardcore challenges! Glad you made another one today, I love watching these!

[@SilphSpectre]

Amazing!! I guess our timing worked out well xD Thanks for supporting the channel and so glad to hear you're enjoying the vids!

[@thebestworst8002]

These nuzlocke recap videos having an interesting beginning and slow ending makes it the perfect thing to listen to while taking a nap

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

The best way to end my week

[@Roastatrice]

Don't you mean the best way to begin your week? When a Sunday is the beginning of the week. Also nice dog 😁👍

[@MeepMurp72]

@@Roastatrice Not trying to correct you but it’s actually a Pokémon

[@MeepMurp72]

Yes

[@Roastatrice]

@@MeepMurp72 I know it's an Arcanine but it's one of the best dog Pokemon right next to manectric and houndoom. Houndoom is better though. (blotund, it's just a side man)

[@MeepMurp72]

@@Roastatrice Boltund carried my team in Pokémon sword it was my first Pokémon I got to level 100 in it. And I love Arcanine and houdoom

[@AlexleStar]

Loving the humour in this video lol

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Same 🤣

[@blakeball1917]

It seemed that you were trying to lower the damage output from Salamence’s dragon claw using intimidate but dragon type moves were all special in gen 3. Taking that one not consideration I still don’t know if it’d change the outcome by much

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

22:40 That was hilarious

[@Omnicide101]

Very thematic. In an absolute last-ditch Hail Mary, Hoenn's greatest champion vanquishes the unstoppable type of Darkness. A tale for the ages, and you should be proud of your role in it (as antagonist, mind).

[@glowstonelovepad9294]

Weird fact: Maxie's Camerupt has no Fire-type moves and Archie's Sharpedo has no Water-type moves.

[@Poppipower]

Wh- But why

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Interesting 🤔. I wonder what gamefreak was thinking 😂

[@superlombax1561]

Actually, in the first fight with Maxie at least, Camerupt has Ember. Well, unless that was only for Ruby/Sapphire.

[@JNT101]

Pokemon Challenges are good for the KZbin algorithm. Keep up the good work Silph!

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

I love these challenges

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

37:43 Noooooo! My favourite mon of the team. R.I.P shenzi.

[@germen2631]

Brawly's team gave me a flashback from my first (and only) nuzlocke, where I just evolved a nincada and killed everything with shedinja XD.

[@dajustin5408]

Darkness is my passion

[@saminarauf3237]

Wtf

[@drdandalf]

OMG this is the BEST way to start my Sunday!!

[@SillyInsaneGamer]

Damn, that was intense! I had a blast though, these challenges are amazing for the sundays and always a blast to watch! That Walrein though, it was trying it's best to use sheer cold..

[@Nado2134]

Being named after a Carvanha, I feel honored. That was a great run! I am currently playing through a Fire Red Nuzlocke, same rules, but with a Ground team. Misty has wiped me about 8 times so far :(

[@arvidpetersson2252]

These have been my new favorites videos to look forward to, great job with this series!!

[@ashclaw2306]

This one looks great . An Ice types nuzlocke may be interesting ?

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

That would be hard but I would 100% watch that

[@BG-qc4ur]

The problem with ice types is that you don't find any in the early game, and that goes for every single Pokémon game. The earliest Ice type of all Pokémon games are the ones in Sword/Shield's Wild Area

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

@@BG-qc4ur true

[@danielboggan2479]

He’d have to play like 3/4 the game to get one in gens 1-4 Same with dragon and steel types, GF just doesn’t seem to want to give you early access to some types, I guess because then it’s not so notable how few ice types there are

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

@@danielboggan2479 in USUM there is a variety of encounters including some early game I think

[@bjugbvlgrbws]

I hope you bring back going over the possible encounters before your challenges. I find it interesting to hear your thought process on why you chose a certain game and you're ideal plan. It gives me more to think about as I watch and that makes it a bit more interesting to me.

[@Lechgang]

These videos are great, I'm so happy to have found your channel. These mono-type challenges are really fun to watch. Keep it up my guy! Just subbed.

[@kaitlyn3168]

This was an amazing video. Its awesome that you managed to get all the way to the end. Great job

[@crazychristopher1989]

You could've waited until Nuzleaf learns Extrasensory before using the Leaf Stone on it. It is type coverage against Fighting and Poison and until Generation 4, Extrasensory is Nuzleaf's signature move.

[@brendancosgrave2490]

One of my favorite runs so far great work Silph. Very unlucky at the end but what a run overall

[@chiragravishankar7061]

These are so fascinating! Silph way to go. Keep it coming as you can't get enough of these. They are so fun 😁

[@anthonysimmons1372]

This is my favorite nuzlocke channel. You actually show when you lose, which makes it waaaaaay more exciting to watch.

[@tortoiseknight8438]

Hope Absol is used and make it to the end

[@flamenny9936]

I have no idea what to expect but that's probably a good thing huh?

[@Gloominesss]

this was the first video of you I ever watched and I subscribed immediately. thanks for the great work you put in your videos, I really enjoyed it and I'm happy that now I have so many more content to watch! :D

[@clemsontigerfan2679]

Great video man. Keep up the great content. Also love the my hero reference with seedot.

[@dancordell1832]

My guy’s been crushing it recently!

[@SilphSpectre]

Appreciate you!

[@joel2628]

I feel like a dark-type nuzlocke should have a lot of cussing. We'll see.

[@loganmoreau7569]

You would be correct

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

You guessed right

[@cataclysmsun]

Corrrrrrect! Because Dark type is a edgy pokemon!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

im so glad that you pushed on with mighteyeana so far! such a difficult pokemon to fully utilize but you did great!

[@pokemonoldtimer6124]

Another brilliant video dude. So close but yet so far with that one. Keep up the great work. I’m loving these videos.

[@MyLinesAreDull]

The grass type nuzlocke was lit silph

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

27:11 Honestly I agree so much

[@giovannireyes9455]

Just subscribed bro 👍🏽 I really like the fact that you try your best to play around your teams weaknesses. Instead of just leveling up past the obstacles. Keep these videos coming and you will hit 100K in no time.

[@GamerGrovyle]

That was a real fucking rollercoaster. Great narration work dude. Excited to see what's next. Bug-Only Unova? Normal-Only Sinnoh? Grass-only HGSS? Can tell you from experience the latter is extreme suffering when you can let your Pkmn faint.

[@glowstonelovepad9294]

31:40 You're basically battling yourself

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Lmfao 🤣

[@lukusgatorson9691]

Outstanding dark type challenge Sir", thanks for your videos !

[@DefianceGJ]

Im addicted to your hardcore nuzlockes LOL keep up the great work brother thank you for the endless entertainment! 200k coming soon the to 1 mil!

[@three-b4212]

Ayyy! I have been waiting for this one! 🤘🏻

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

Yes brother, welcome to the darkside

[@Axel1051]

I've just done this, or at least attempted it. I got very unlucky against Drake. That said, while it's usually not the best Ghost or Dark type for a regular playthrough Sabeleye is GODLY in a Nuzlocke.

[@avramm9695]

Discovered your channel 3 days ago. Subbed 2 days ago and today I have almost watched all of your nuzlocke videos. They are the best, keep going!

[@KnowTOREuS1]

This is really cool to see because i ATTEMPTED this exact challenge like a week ago, and got walled by Watson and quit. Cant wait to see how you do it!

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

00:40 Let me guess mightyena, sharpedo, crawdaunt, Cacturne, sableye, shiftry and absol

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Bro you have 1000 iq

[@GamerGrovyle]

@@uraveragepokemonshipper1855 Nah he knows what Dark-types are available and which are good. Still impressive

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

@@GamerGrovyle yeah I just remembered sidney's team, sableye and absol

[@aidangilhooly6689]

Definitely needed this today, somehow my day is already shit

[@SilphSpectre]

Sorry to hear that Aidan; hope it gets better as it goes on!

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

@My Boy tough luck 😔

[@iistonton]

I'm here waiting for Pokemon Challenges to review this run. Great run and great video!

[@CreativeWitchArt]

Physic types- I'm too weak! Fighting types- UNLIMITED POWER

[@TheHalomanification2]

20:32 he screwed up technically by his rules he would have lost the run since he sent out cacnea who isn’t a dark type yet

[@06kishanchoudhary59]

Duh

[@paul-wade-hampton6766]

^_^ Absolutely love dark type Pokemon & watching dark type challenges, it's the most challenging but also hardest to play with / to work with but also the very best in some ways, that can't be matched ! So it's very nice to see someone who took on these challenges! Not many dare do it or seek such a challenge & I do have a appreciation for the content earnestly. Ummm.... sorry, I meant Eevee" will turn into Umbreon at night, btw ! So I used him to help me . .... It's interesting !... I never thought to trade with myself or a friend to get him, but also I admire his Dark type videos & adore the strategies. Smart at the very least! an I'll add that it's super cool, Well, I learned alot, so thanks in accord for this Sir. Sincerely, Pauly~

[@AVASpanishLessons]

I can't stop watching your videos since the first one KZbin recommended me! Just subscribed and I can't wait to watch more 😍

[@alexwhitby2541]

Just subbed. Really love your vids man, they’re a lot of fun and I like your sense of humour. Looking forward to more vids in the future.

[@dalbyyy8103]

20:29 using cacnea in battle before evolve ?

[@arthursdl]

I was looking for this comment, that was weird

[@realityblows4568]

These types of challenges are the best!

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Agreed 👍

[@theultimategamingcorner7589]

I like to watch these videos to seal my bordem so good job on making me not bored

[@DaniKuruKuru]

I'm used to see your videos while working and I've just suscribed because you said it at the beginning of the video. You're great!

[@tanglelover]

When you're subbed already and feel awesome.

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

Can't wait to watch this vid and comments are still good for the youtube algorithm

[@airschut13]

Incredible strats and persistence as always. You met a wall in my favorite Pokemon, Salamence. Boi is a absolute unit

[@Ace-sn8rq]

I respect how you dont only put out your wins but you also include the losses it's definitely a show of character love these videos

[@olliewooder1541]

Sidenote: naïve nature is +speed and -sp def Great vid buddy

[@moeeyeguy531]

I caught that too. I’m sure he knows, probably just a mistake.

[@olliewooder1541]

@@moeeyeguy531 yeah your probably right

[@robertkughen5595]

Just a reminder ice beam tm was available in sea mauville you didn’t need to spend your money lmao

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Oh god that’s embarrassing

[@inman333]

Recently started watching your vids and man your content is awesome! Keep it up my dude

[@codenamelarry6518]

I’m not a fan of KZbinrs flashing subscriber stats, but you’re the first one I’ve seen do it without sounding obnoxious. Love your videos, I hope you break 1 million!

[@RossSpeirs]

Can't wait to sink my teeth into this one.

[@Vesdus]

What I learned from this video: Dark types suck for Nuzlockes.

[@superlombax1561]

Well, Gen 3 Dark types at least

[@BrightwingUK]

You could have beaten Mence if you hadn't swapped out your +3 Absol, even unboosted you half healthed it and outsped, either way great video!

[@TheTallestGiraffe]

I love your videos and can’t wait for you to pass 100k man. You deserve it! I think it would be a cool idea to include a counter for the number of wipes too

[@onikyutie2844]

Dark is one of my fave!

[@supremepapi9940]

When there is darkness they will always be light

[@connorclarke1708]

Edited but still incorrect

[@supremepapi9940]

@@connorclarke1708 no actually its a thing in a book and its written like that

[@noushadkm8912]

@@supremepapi9940 wut book

[@Bobberino22]

Great video! Love the series & how you do it legit instead of using a rom to replace starters. Would love to see a Bug Type only run! Maybe not a hardcore nuzlock tho, that would be near impossible getting past Watson or Drake😅 (keep all rules except death?) Did it once myself & had a super fun time! Armaldo, Heracross & Masquerain is a powerful trio! Look forward to the next run 👍🏼

[@cygnusprime6728]

This dude's commentary is funny af. It threw me off because I'm used to him being all professional when commentating on the gym leader tournament battles.

[@socaltrojan286]

These videos are addictive. Just watched 4 in a row. Great content. Would you consider doing fairy 🧚‍♀️ types in either X/Y, Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby or Sun/Moon?

[@yashmishra3569]

I am a simple man i see silph post a video i click on it

[@impostermalcolmj3258]

I just love your videos and appreciate your commitment to regular uploading

[@alexanderl.2026]

It’s the way I get so invested in these videos and get mad when something unlucky happens😩

[@francocelestino2357]

I'm playing the same dark type run, and had to change to dark/steel after loosing 6 times against Wattson

[@uraveragepokemonshipper1855]

Tough luck 😔

[@phgamerteam1003]

I'm done playing Dark Type... How did I defeat Wattson? I lead with Mightyena holding Blackglasses then spamming Bite but I got a critical hit on Magneton!

[@joseantonioaraujo8316]

I'm trying to do the same. My team will be Mightyena Sableye Cacturne Sharpedo Absol Except Shiftry

[@georgewells8585]

Omg that Salamance ripped you a new one 😂 love the videos tho, watch them sat on my tractor in the field 👍

[@misssilph6936]

Love the video!!! Can't wait to see what happens in the next video :D P.S dark types are one of my favourites!

[@cesarbonilla6289]

Most people would be a dark or ice trainer because were depressed

[@horseastudio4490]

Please continue these nuzlockes: my suggestion is platinum with only Fire types

[@cunningcthulu7125]

I love these videos man. Would love to see Diamond and Pearl run