CAN I BEAT A POKÉMON FIRERED HARDCORE NUZLOCKE WITH ONLY ONE MEWTWO!? (Pokémon Challenge)

[@SilphSpectre]

Hey all! Thought we'd try something a bit different this week as I've always wondered... would a hardcore nuzlocke be possible with just ONE Pokemon!? Don't forget to follow me on Twitter for any & all updates regarding the channel - got a lot of crazy stuff happening this year! twitter.com/SilphSpectre

[@yaboiforest5048]

silph is there anything i can do to be cool like u

[@drdandalf]

Any plans to come back to Twitch?

[@dominicmoras4283]

Hey Silph, since BDSP has been out for a while, do you intend to continue the True Power series?

[@ernest292]

Caterpie is pure Bug which wins against Psychic Pokémon. Weedle is part ☠️ which loses to psychic Pokémon.

[@shadychandelure2602]

Hmm what if you did a wobuffet only run

[@jordi2921]

Silph, would like to suggest doing a Team Rocket Grunt Pokemon - only run. A change up from the monotype and it’d be interesting to see if you can take over the diff regions as a rocket grunt

[@SKMedia252]

Well could switch it up and make it be the main grunts of each gen, 1/2. Rocket. 3. Hoenn, etc.

[@edu.8552]

yes, I wanna see him as team plasma!

[@EnclaveColonel]

I would go with the Pokemon Rocket Science rom. You play as a silph scientist-turned rocket

[@gypsydanger3212]

Great suggestion

[@Brandon-butterb1]

I see a fellow MandJTV subscriber

[@Aerowarrier]

I could see a Platinum run with Giratina, or Gen 4 in general with Arceus being fun too. The Arceus could be really cool actually cuz you’d be unlocking new types as you go

[@jacksmackszac8483]

You should watch SmallAnt beating Platinum with only a wooper

[@PurpleLionRs]

Arceus would be slower in time from all the plate switching.

[@echris10sen]

Platinum run with a Darkrei?

[@abrarkadabrar7829]

Gonna feel like you're the Avatar unlocking more and more elements along the way

[@josiahnoblahblah]

Only a kricketot

[@26KIDa]

I saw the challenge title, and was like "Pfft, of course he can win!"... but there were way too many tight battles for comfort. I mean, a Jynx almost defeated Mewtwo? Holy crap.

[@jathinmhl-1c4ipl75]

You forgot something " a jynx almost defeated Mewtwo by using luck enchant 100

[@potitishogun2961997]

Bruh I was more surprised that an EXEGGCUTE almost took it out lmao

[@christianwellfare2462]

Almost didnt watch bcuz i thought the same thing. this comment convinced me to finish

[@jasonblaine6550]

Really appreciate how you show the failed runs too, makes the stakes seem a lot higher. Great video!

[@eclipse9727]

Glad to see a new type of run from you, silph. Hope it continues; it definitely has potential. Maybe do Kingdra for Gen 2? Could be interesting to do.

[@gconnor18]

Oh I like the kingdra idea especially since it was clairs main mon.

[@koltenastle3254]

Yes

[@matthewleibfred760]

flygon for gen 3?!?!?

[@alokrai3261]

@@matthewleibfred760 No i ve actually tried that and as far i could go was glacia , even holding yache berry didnt work walkrein is hella bulky man

[@matthewleibfred760]

@@alokrai3261 hmmm true

[@simon3662]

31:36 that was a Hydro Pump in Torrent range btw, of course he did a lot of damage, i think it's like 270 base power

[@mortamarkahn]

Mewtwo is a great choice to test out how smooth a single Pokemon Nuzlocke can go! I'd love to see some solo or even tag team Nuzlockes, I'm looking forward to it!

[@obviouslyPSM]

I love the idea of a tag-team run idea. Or even like a type matchup like 2 or 3 Pokémon in the party but can only be say like ghost, ground, or water type. Idk something like that.

[@SKMedia252]

Could be a good idea for maybe the eeveeloutions. For each gym spin a wheel for each one and thats the only one he can use and then switch after each gym

[@rev6983]

Short answer : yes

[@rev6983]

Okay this ended up being a lot closer especially at lorelai lmao

[@Dan55888]

Long answer: yessssssssssss

[@Dan55888]

Holy crap, yeah that Lorelei was insane!!

[@devanfortier800]

Long answer : GO BROLY GO GO

I broke my hip in December and I've been stuck at home for weeks, I can say this channel has really kept me sane. Thanks for your hard work Silph!

@Luth Lexor 6 months on and I'm finally all better - thank you! ♡

[@jonnyharding3646]

Great video, but I can't be the only one that noticed he went past the level cap during the elite 4, and just cheekily changed the level cap to 63 on the graphic after Lorelei

[@airschut13]

I loved this take on the solo Pokemon challenge. Instead of can I beat x game with a Slugma, taking the hardcore nuzlocke with an OP legendary was a fun challenge to watch

[@CaptainJack67]

Gotta love the Antler Boy cameo 💜

[@SniperInTheTower]

You could try Mewtwo in other generations, Heart Gold/Soul Silver or Emerald. What could also be interesting is next doing a run with the Pokemon that caused Mewtwo the most difficulty. In this case a Firered run with Starmie, Exeggutor, and Jynx. Since those three caused Kanto's most powerful Pokemon the most trouble, how well could they take on the region?

[@xthebigvx5217]

Wow! I never thought id see pressure save a nuzlocke

[@Gaston-F]

Came in clutch

[@LagrimaArdiente]

That Jynx battle had me ON EDGE.

[@niekstellingwerf5188]

These runs seem really fun. I'd like to see the lati duo for emerald.

[@TheGamingCamel22]

Holy Arceus this was tense to watch! So many clutch moments, loved it!

[@Jaggedice23]

Last week I did a Mewtwo only run on Fire Red (minimum battles, not nuzlocked). It was a lot of fun. Excited to watch this video, Mewtwo was my favourite pokemon growing up (after psyduck).

[@Skeazzi]

Dude the voice acting was actually really good!

[@Gwynbleidd1724]

Love Kanto. The old games are the best! Nostalgia o’clock. Brilliant work Silph

[@MonkStarling]

Wow that rain dance, mystic water and water pulse combo was amazing thinking! I was initially thinking that water pulse + type boost + 2x damage would be even less than STAB Psychic but yeah you beat me there.

[@brentmorris5573]

Dude that was a super cool challenge I’d definitely love to see you do more videos like that.

[@dextervepps8794]

That disable accuracy was a complete shock to hear. Since I never used it and early games the AI always seemed to hit it.

[@TrunkaMonk]

Such an interesting idea! Love your vids as always! keep it up :)

[@Azumafoo]

I've been hoping for a challenge run like this! Excited to see what happens

[@LetortAngler]

Gen 1-5 Nuzlockes are the absolute best. Can’t even finish watching Gen 6-7 before losing interest.

[@dragonpup1]

"Oh I wonder where Silph is from" -hears him say "out"- "Ahh, ofc it's Canada. All the great nuzlockers I love are from Canada"

[@jehanwasli9962]

This video literally proves the fact that misty is one of the hardst gym leaders to battle EVER

[@koradestiny]

Mewtwo is a good start to a series like this

[@keebs5780]

I’ve been doing something like this but with Tyranitar. I even decided to implement pure-rock Tyranitar into gen 1 as to fit with its mechanics so I could do it in every game. In Emerald right now which may very well be among the harder ones. Intend to make some videos about it once I’m further along!

[@koltenastle3254]

How do you do that?

[@xSkadush]

Love the idea! Deoxys next? Such an interesting pokemon with all its form changes imo.

[@skeetermania3202]

Honestly, I see no reason to use Aerial Ace when Exeggcute’s Special Defense is so low that Psychic will still do a lot, and you’re going in after an Intimidate.

[@nathanielberele9174]

Completely agree.

[@psachickennugget8617]

Legendary Nuzlocke, huh? Sounds fun! Can’t wait to see the next generations!

[@RambleBeard]

Love all your videos and witty jokes, keep up the good content 👍🏻👏🏻

[@jasonmadfish7000]

Addicted to new content

[@murarmight]

Loved this!!! Your videos are amazing

[@Brandon-butterb1]

Petition to call this series “The Legendary Gauntlet”

[@Man2th806]

During the Erika fight I was internally yelling "USE THE TEA TO GO GET PSYCHIC TO HAVE A BETTER PSYCHIC-TYPE MOVE" hahahaha

[@Psycho_Raged]

For your next run, you should go through Emerald with a Rayquaza. Or Platinum with a Giratina in origin form

[@inochemn3rd]

15:10 "Thankfully we break through confusion." Whot

[@janschweitzer5438]

I really enjoyed the video but to be honest i think the monotype runs were much more entertaining because they involve so much more strategy than a single Pokemon run. A lot came down to luck in this run and while close battles surely are exciting, I find it way more interesting to see you strategize around your teams weaknesses rather than using one move for an entire fight and just hoping it hits every time. Love u tho it's a great vid! :D

[@potitishogun2961997]

14:36 What a missed opportunity for a Master Roshi joke xD

[@austinvanschoubroek1712]

To my knowledge, you're the first to do other legendary single run with a level cap.

[@CheckOnTheHomies]

Mewtwo's Pressure ability came in clutch against Jynx!!

[@Meyhem33]

I love the way you say, "Pokemon". It makes me giggle every time...I seriously don't mean that in any kind of bad way at all. "Poke-A-Mon" sounds so different.

[@visioapparel4302]

... i can't believe I never thought of this sort of idea. but DAM am I ever glad you did

[@Mbaterials]

that jynx fight is easily top 5 Silph battles ever.

[@daemondif7051]

That crazy Jynx battle would actually be very ridiculous if it was done in the anime. Just imagine a exhausted Jynx slaping the face of a frozen Mewtwo refusing to die.

[@CrazyMuffinPokemon]

That Battle against Lorelei was so stressful.

[@benjaminschnieders417]

This was super cool! What im waiting on now is the True Power series for Gen 4!!!! We have the remakes now, so let's see what they've got!!!!!

[@jortiz2734]

Silph: trying nuzlocke with a single Pokémon Mah dry bread: First time…

[@m.m.2341]

He doesn't Nuzlocke

[@jortiz2734]

@@m.m.2341 i know. Just thought it was funny he’s doing it with one Pokémon.

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

holy crap dude. that jinx was dangerous😳

[@starblitzz7283]

Alternate title: "Silphspectre has mental and emotional breakdown."

[@nssheepster]

I would love to see more of these done with "OP" pokemon. It's really neat to see how strong they actually are in isolation.

[@readerrabbit6690]

This is one of your most goated nuzlocks 😂🤣😂🤣

[@emilyaqui2651]

i just wanna say that khimyra has incredible customer service, and their clothes are pretty high quality. I'm glad you got sponsored by them again :) love the video too

[@alexwelch1088]

This is very soothing as just finished a Goku only run of team training

[@filipdugon3246]

Woah Finally it did not go out in the middle of the night or when Im at work :D

[@iamhere9142]

Somewhere in the Galar wilds there's a Lv.100 Mudkip Named Pikachu that's Foaming at the mouth wanting to smackdown this Mewtwo.

[@andywangatshifhango4204]

I hope Silph tries some Romhacks like Outlaw and Firered Rocket edition. The voice overs and narration would be hilarious 😂

[@kennyford3168]

I said it once and I'll say it again! Who needs sleep when Silph uploads!

[@satua13]

Love this! More solo-nuzlockes with legendaries please :)

[@SavingPrivateBob]

Lorelei was definitely my favourite battle. You were frozen at 10hp and somehow MewTwo, the most powerful Pokémon in this game, takes down an entire team of Pokémon after several close calls!

[@PhantomAarantula]

That Jynx from Lorelei actually made me sick to see. I hate seeing RNG get that bad.

[@Zeion97]

Can confirm video was amazing :) also 15:13, you said confusion and it was Paralyzed. :) I thought I was crazy the first time through haha

[@Zeion97]

Oh! I’m finally early :) yay! Excited for this one though!

[@r0bz0rly]

That jynx fight was absolutely insane

[@damjankrupa3950]

How about a Hardcore nuzlocke of a game of your choice with only Eeveelutions? Obviously you're allowed to hack in the Eevee encounter, since not many games give you Eevee at the beggining. Great video btw.

[@13JackStorm]

Perhaps multiple runs. Given gen 1 only had 3, gen 2 introduced two more as did gen 4 and the final one in gen 6.

[@damjankrupa3950]

@@13JackStorm Yeah, you are right!

[@randomtestuser_]

This not even a joke but you are the only reason why i open KZbin. Your Videos are so calming I can't explain it

[@HV13nbamaniac]

20:04 dude i laughed way more than i should

[@Aerowarrier]

Rival Fival coming out with a vengeance in this run

[@yaellramirez69]

Rocket Grunt challenge that was mentioned below is such a good idea!!!!!

[@MrNorwegianguitarist]

That Lorelei battle was the most insane thing I’ve ever seen wth😂

[@clarkkent1616]

your narration is funny af 😂😂

[@tadasuko8935]

This was a really fun one to watch! Oh! Could you do HGSS with only Celebi? Or maybe Suicune!

[@wbk1394]

do a flying type only run in Kanto. WIth encounters like Charizard, Aerodactyl, and Dragonite, as well as dark horses like Dodrio, it would be a really cool run with all of the type diversity. You have flying, normal, bug, dragon, rock, fire, water, and electric and ice if you count the legendary birds

[@wbk1394]

neeeeeeever mind he did that already

[@itsallme1234]

I’ve seen some close lorelei fights but holy crap that was a close lorelei fight. Take a breather after something like that, silph

[@visceralconfidence2987]

If you must do another single polemon hardcore nuzlock, please use Deoxys next! Deoxya is so strange, and yet has never gotten any time in the spotlight.

[@drakegomer]

that Jynx fight was absolutely INSANE lol

[@dixongamer9796]

Bro, I fucking love you for using Dragon Ball names for Mewtwo. ☠️ huge fan! Been watching your nuzlockes lately, and I’ve never seen someone that can take down games with a single type like you can.

[@13JackStorm]

I watch a lot of Jrose so I know OG Red/Blue is more than possible. Fire Red? Let's find out. Edit: is Hardcore Nuzlocke easier or harder than minimum battles?

[@davidahia8311]

I would wager its harder, because you wipe in a hardcore nuzlocke whereas, in minimum battles, at least the challenges I have seen, you only reset to before the lost battle.

[@13JackStorm]

@@davidahia8311 Hm. You make a good point there. I guess I thought lower levels made it harder without thinking besides that.

[@Fostered1]

Yoooo there was some craaaazy luck on this run, super fun

[@demoncyborg9802]

Oh my god I just did this day before and I was just thinking that silph should do this. Thanks Silph.

[@KBVRdjFEVA]

We need a Giovanni redemption arc! A run with only his pokemon.

[@damianodidomenico4756]

Man oh man this is going to be interesting

[@elig8457]

ok, need the 3 birds please!! love it! big fan

[@iistonton]

I can't wait to see your Legends Arceus videos. I'm loving the game and with its difficulty, all these poketuber videos are gonna be so good.

[@obeymassacre1917]

Let's goo new upload

[@modelomegatyler]

looks like broly's overflowing power saved the day

[@diggingks7084]

Weird that Mewtwo can't learn all TM moves. I thought being able to learn all TM moves was Mew's biggest buff, and also thought Mewtwo had that ability too since he is a clone. Fascinating.

[@charliepaglini2466]

This was much more entertaining than I thought it would be

[@anthonyanglemyer]

Okay, this was different, but nonetheless, interesting. You may have gotten it on the 3rd attempt, but I'll still mark this as a win, 23/5. Good job trying something new. Also, really cool naming convention this time. Totally 'hardcore'. ;)

[@RDM_Corvo]

Great content, I love your videos! I realy want to see someday, a hardcorenuzlock in any pokemon game, with any pokemon team but, all npc's team are random pokemons, your rival and gym leader are random too

[@ef2833]

Cant wait for the rest of the “can I beat Pokémon with only one (insert Pokémon here)” series

[@Dan55888]

2:16 to skip ad

[@thedukeofdorks6001]

I always love the starter pokemon challenge with no evolves and nuzlocke rules

[@ThePokeTran]

This content is metaverse approved 😂

[@EOwens-uq4zd]

This run was bonkers! What a fun video ☺️

[@L337N1NJ4L1NK]

And still Freeza's name is misspelled. I love it.