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

[@SilphSpectre]

Surprise! It's time to do something we've never done in a Hardcore Nuzlocke before, which HG/SS allow for. Hope you enjoy the Dragon madness! Don't forget to check out Raid who have been huge supporters of our channel: clik.cc/ypKHL

[@AtlasGmng]

Silph I'd love to see you do an Ice type Sword or Shield run. Underappreciated typing that got so many cool mons in gen 8. Galarian Mr. Mime, Galarian Darmanitan, Snom, Eiscue, it just seems so fun to do

[@dominicmoras4283]

Is True Power coming back at some point? It was the best thing to ever happen on KZbin!

[@savemeimanobodylostonline4279]

Have you considered playing rom hack monotypes? A lot of starters get new types added to them which might help widen the options plus straight up national dex (Inclement Emerald is pretty good for dragon options with Sceptile and Serperior now dragons plus being able to choose the region of your starters, Noibat in Rustboro Tunnel, Axew in Granite Cave, Turtonator in Fiery Path, plus Trapinch and Gible in the desert to name a few)

[@Galvis76]

Loving the content dude, you’ve really came far. Would love to see BDSP with only fairy types. I know those games don’t have a lot to offer, but fairy types would definitely be interesting and something new, would definitely get you some mileage out of them. I would check out rage shadow legends but I have an addictive personality so it’s not a good idea. 😂

[@georgewells8585]

Please do a sword and shield run next 🫣

[@seraph481516]

I for one wouldn't mind seeing more HG/SS runs with national dex. I think the added challenge to the E4 is entertaining and a good trade off for more encounters.

[@Kyronica]

Agreed! 😁

[@LJC0783]

@@KyronicaI iuiukyyoyyykky

[@skibot9974]

Yeah like ice would be fun with this

[@tjepic5256]

Same here SS and HG are my favorite gens plus they are the only games where the pokemon follow you everywhere

[@alfonsopayan09]

This 👏🏻

[@grimnir8872]

The national dex at the start of Johto seems pretty cool, especially with the updated elite 4.

[@eddiecano6271]

How can this be done? bit of a casual player so this concept caught my attention, but I couldn't find any info on it.

[@Fakeslimshady]

@@eddiecano6271 randomizer i think

[@fernandoguillen5996]

Opaleye was truly a blessing in this run, otherwise the ghost gym would have been a true nightmare

[@SilveeYT]

(¬ ᴗ ¬)ﾉ

[@luisdolivari6441]

The real blessing was horntail

[@rinus915]

Flygon was goated this run and seeing your starter clutch the end was amazing. Insanely good run it was

[@MrWestcoast52]

Einzelkampf angefordert wegen Spoiler. Wann ? Genau. Heute

[@Gwynbleidd1724]

Monday night Silph with my favourite Gen and Types. Content that I love to see

[@mattdillon2508]

I swear he does the most interesting nuzlock video challengers out there 😜😀👍👍👻❣

[@rashanmcrae9166]

Oh I got the perfect intro for this WELCOME! Ladies and Gentlemen to Monday Night Silph and to we have special Nuzlock to it Dragon type ob Pokemon Soul Silver.

[@goop7]

I AGREEE 1000%

[@coltonsanders7546]

Johto is the best region hands down

[@kingkeltic4228]

@@mattdillon2508 FlygonHG does amazing challenges as well.

[@JayWithABeanie]

Having just started a HeartGold nuzlocke myself for the first time, I actually learned that the Ruins of Alph have an oran berry available that's accessible with the Escape Rope from the Sprout Tower. Just thought I'd share this piece of info, as this can be quite useful for getting through the first gym more easily

[@Bruh-wt9zv]

How do you mean?

[@ForzeblazeZX]

@@Bruh-wt9zv Oran berries can be a god send on nuzloke cause the hardest part of the nuzloke is usually early game anything could easily happen this killing the run real early

[@goodtimeskater]

@@ForzeblazeZX he was probably asking how to get the oran berry man. Im sure it’s hard to explain without video anyway though.

[@anthonydaquet7934]

Yep came to say this too. It’s in the room with the Kabuto puzzle on the back wall there is a plate with Unkown writing and you have to use the escape rope there and it opens a secret room

[@warrenadams7662]

All of the rooms with the puzzles have a secret wall

[@ghostly2477]

Fun fact about Trapinch having more base attack than Vibrava. I'm pretty sure it's referencing the real world Antlion, whose larval form is more powerful and active than the fully grown adults who just live to pass on their genes to the next generation

[@simple_spud7613]

the more you know

[@demetriuspowell29]

Yup

[@-carpet-]

Probably cause vibravas jaw isnt as big so it cant bite as hard

[@trovjames30]

you have rekindled my love for pokémon and i can never thank you enough for that

[@SilphSpectre]

Omg for some reason KZbin didn't notify me about this! Thanks so much for the support my friend, and so glad I could be a part of getting you back into the franchise; I think the hc nuzlocke concept has done the same for me!

[@delt19]

​@@SilphSpectreplease do more of hgss runs with randomizer. The randomizer adds a whole new level to the runs with never knowing what mon you're going to run across. It's so good.

[@domenicavallone28]

You’re my favorite nuzlocker, hands down! You’re entertaining, and engaging, and your videos are long which means more content to enjoy! Keep up the great work, your efforts don’t go unnoticed 🥰🥰

[@danem.6211]

There was something different about this run.....I felt emotionally attached to your team, and it felt like a true story with you getting as far as you did with the members you had available. This video is a masterpiece! Easily my favorite. Keep it up, Silph! 👑👑

[@barrycopa9179]

Just got home from late shift, wondering what to do... open phone, Silph with my favourite gen, choice was eazy... Love these series man, keep it up! 😁

[@hiyapatil5379]

Hell yes to dragon type content! It's such a cool type :) my favourite dragon has to be Noivern or Tyrantrum, they're awesome and I love them

[@jaye4521]

Funny how Johto has so few Dragon types yet they chose to include both a gym leader and league champion who specialize in dragons. Great playthrough. Would like to see XY with only Bug types.

[@alexisdipoalo9443]

I think there's some unwritten rule that all regions have to have 1 dragon type specialists since off memory only sinoh doesn't have one ( i might be wrong as I'm going off memory)

[@blizzard2508-k7n]

@@alexisdipoalo9443 fair, but that doesn't explain why there's two.

[@jeffreygao3956]

Lance is actually a bird keeper.

[@nobodyspecial115]

At least Gen 2 added some moves an Kingdra. Gen 1 technically only had Dragonite as the single dragon type and Dragon Rage being the only dragon type move.

[@peeko_luxx2873]

What is more surprising is the ghost gym situation. They didn’t even give Morty the new line of ghosts. Each gen has its mysteries of wtf were the devs thinking. 😂👍

[@darraghwilders5952]

You really went the extra mile with the nicknames. All different dragons in the Harry Potter Universe apart from Draco, but still makes sense. Love it!

[@GsxrGrl21]

Perfect timing as usual! Glad to see another upload from you, I can’t click the like button quick enough!

[@octavioherschberg5280]

Thanks for reminding me!!

[@LAZERAK47V2]

Really satisfying to see Clair's Kingdra get 1shotted. That sore loser of a Gym leader has the GALL to try and invalidate your win against her when she literally has a guard keeping people out of the Dragon's Den, the only place in the base game where you can catch a Dragon type, the only type her Kingdra is weak to.

[@leonardofarias8843]

Thank goodness we get to humble Clair in the Dragon’s den

[@unkindled6410]

i see you are definitely not affraid of making some more daring modifications to your game to allow some more diverse runs silph. awesome and suprising video, and again, you REALLY love HGSS huh. your videos are big part of the reason i gave pokemon another chance after i dropped the series before even finishing my first ever playthrough on emerald because i thought they werent very interesting, and im always happy to seee your uploads, keep up the good work my friend.

[@ashtails5985]

Silph is such a good Pokémon KZbinr he’s definitely become on of my favorites

[@jpw547]

I like how Shed Skin cures Sleep. Dratini: *falls asleep* Dratini subconsciously: “molting should wake me up”

[@Pikarose150]

It may sound weird, but I have found that your challenge videos are perfect for me to fall asleep to. Your voice had a deeper and softer sound without being harsh or forced. Hope that makes sense, have a good day!

[@ZachJ-0]

Hey, I just wanted to say... The videos sliced in, I love them. It's like all the things in my head when certain words or situations come up but you've put them on screen. Bravo silph!

[@heracross3323]

I don’t know why, but the term ‘Mixed Mence’ just amuses me greatly. Definetly will be using it from now on. XD

[@HDGamerofficial]

Only Dragons?! My kinda run! I’d love to see more Dragon runs with creative ways to have a full team, great job silph!

[@Kento617]

This was one of your best ones yet! I didn’t think it was possible because of the lack of dragon types in Silver. You never cease to amaze me man! 💪🏽 🐉

[@nad2181]

I'm addicted to your type/pokemon specific nuzlocke videos! Been falling asleep to them

[@NiteXD]

Your “hehe” at 24:32 made me laugh way more than it should’ve lmao

[@ThePokeTran]

oh im very much looking forward to seeing what this surprise is! I have a feeling I know but I'll wait to see 👀

[@cereal7591]

Great job, Silph! This was very refreshing, I'd love to see more HGSS with the National Dex if it's possible!

[@Loop0001rath]

How many hours do you put into all these Nuzlockes?!?! Thank you for continued amazing content and keeping my love for pokemon games alive. i wish i could put the hours in to play them, but you are the next best thing. thank you!

[@cesarflamenco9484]

When I first saw the title of this video, I was about to ask how the hell this run was possible with how few Dragons there are in this region initially. That modifications Silph made was genius, really made this run be one of the most unique and entertaining. Really surprised how close Silph was to losing the whole run. You'd think just because he had Dragons, he'd be able to roll through most things in this game, but the end really had me at the edge of my seat. Hope to see more runs like this with this type of modifications. Maybe then, A Fire Diamond/Pearl run is possible. XD (I know he did a Fire Platinum Run kind of recently. I merely jest the idea).

[@cardz-_mania2473]

Man I made popcorn to watch this. More entertaining than almost everything else on netflix, hulu, and disney plus combined. I really like watching your challenge runs.

[@troyb5362]

Creative way to get the encounters and a challenging e4! Fun watch as always, dragons are badass haha

[@anahernandezliceras2070]

Took me 30min to realize what the nicknames theme was 😁 Loving these runs! They make me want to try myself

[@Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy]

Praise for these Dragon runs, its so cool seeing how a rare type will play out. My favorite Dragon is probably Flygon.

[@lukeluke8507]

You're the light in the monday darkness. Thank you, keep it up!

[@SUPAtheHUMMINGBIRD]

Sudowudo jokes. If you know you know. It got me at at “growing the tree”

[@andream9669]

Great video and amazing run. I am very happy you made it in the end! I suffered for that list Fly.

[@donovan802]

Way to go Silph, and kudos to Horntail for putting in that work! I love Flygon! Also, might I suggest Hardcore Sun or Ultra Sun Nuzlocke with just Fairy Types?

[@Fishthedrummer88]

Work on Mondays is the worst so this cured my case of the Mondays. Also I would love to see a gen 2 normal type nuzzlocke. I can't help but feel the lack of abilities and lack of super effective stab makes the run much more difficult to handle

[@jthecaffeinatedcrow6456]

You know, in terms of your character's lore, you could say this is also your protagonist from the Emerald Dragon run. He left his remaining dragons here in Johto, perhaps with Clair, and it would explain why she gave him a Dratini

[@Vincent-fv1ch]

"To encounter a Bagon within the Swamp area, the player must have unlocked the block capability and received enough notifications from Baoba that both Peak and Forest block items are available for placement. The Swamp area must then be made an active area within the Safari Zone for 120 days. This quadruples the block score for each forest and peak block placed within it. The player can then place 14 peak blocks (14*4=56) and 9 forest blocks (9*4=36), which achieves the required scores of 56 and 35 respectively to enable Bagon". Same with Gible, but in the "rocky beach" area. Lastly their levels should be 44 and NOT 15.

[@TheDanishViking94]

Days can be altered quite easy though

[@jonesy9744]

I wonder if that final battle against Red could've been less devastating if you had sandstorm or sunny day on one of the dragons to get rid of the hail and weaken blizzard.

[@devonwakelin425]

An amazing run, as always. Of course I spent all of it trying to figure out the theme of your Pokémons’ names more than paying attention to the run itself. Keep up the amazing content, and I look forward to the next crazy strat.

[@david000rafael]

Dragon trainers in Johto be like "a WEAKLING like YOU will never be able to use the powerful DRAGONS in a Pokémon battle! Anyways here's my horsea"

[@SilveeYT]

I think FlygonHG would *love* seeing your HORNTAIL in this video 😆

[@andersonantunesdeleu8591]

Man that was crazy! Wow this challenge will make history! What a difficulty, what a challenge! Silph you were amazing man! Thank you very much, that was just so fun watching!

[@lucashoward1905]

One of my favorite games for sure! I love watching these videos on my breaks

[@Shawnzy1]

Man I really wish that I could’ve stumbled on this vids last year . So good

[@patgaming4973]

19:24 Stoping at the farm to meet our LEAST favorite cow buddies

[@Kai0496]

Great run and great ending! One of the best, thank you for your weekly content!

[@PLGaming69]

Hey Silph,I know this is not usually the runs you always did because it’s not monotype but here’s my idea: Pokémon Hardcore Nuzlocke with only Pokémon that has appeared in Pokémon Unite(Pokémon X and Y) Because no one has done this run before so I thought you could do it

[@iridescent7816]

An amazing adventure with one of the most fun types of all, a dragon team! Nothing quite like suffering through the first half of the game and needing to tread lightly through the second half so you don't shoot yourself in the foot by losing a teammate.

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

I love the fact you named your team after harry potter dragons. It makes me happy when people know stuff like that

[@morphogenes]

I think a Psychic monotype run of White 2 would be fun to watch! Great video as always.

[@Sam-cd9jz]

seeing this in my sub box right after finishing my summer class homework really sent me. thank you Silph papí

[@thefrenziedcontroller1620]

You should do some mono-type challenges on Storm Silver / Sacred Gold, it allows more early game encounters, harder gym leaders and elite 4, more events and more. It would be awesome to see you play.

[@AliLiz91]

Well, seeing this video pop up in my notifications made my Monday way better. Thank you, Silph (: Kingdra is my favorite Dragon type

[@kartoffelbrei310]

I love your voice! It's so chill and I can listen to it while im sleeping. It's perfect :3

[@briantheviking]

Man that Red fight was incredible. Awesome vid man. You ever consider doin a nuzlocke of some kind with the hack games?

[@barrybludgeon7448]

It was great fun to see the upgraded version of the elite 4 fought. I only hope you can do that for a fire red/leaf green run one day!

[@nostalgia6669]

Hahahahava lmao, that final battle was amazing!

[@SebastianNero]

After seeing your let’s play of the classic games I’m glad to see you found your followers

[@ReaperXC]

This is the pinnacle of the game franchise.

[@psychoticcoconut4047]

I didn't think you'd win the Red battle, but against all odds you did it with just 3 pokemon. That was so epic

[@phr0zen316]

I love this rematch edition, its a great choice. Keep up the excellent work

[@jaredstoner6766]

Always love the vids! Would love to see a Normal type run through in FRLG

[@ΙωάννηςΠαντέχος]

Silph, i have a hardcore nuzlocke idea: Pokemon LeafGreen/FireRed (whichever has Sandshrew) with only ground types. I did some research, there are 5 massive obstacles, I wonder if you can do it. Tips: 1) If you do it, use Nidoking as a special attacker, he is the only good one available, 2) Take Nidoran Female at the start, 3) Don't evolve your Nidos before the second gym and 4)Make Marowak a tanky attacker.

[@HelloImFalco]

It’s amazing to see that the starter is the Pokémon who ended up saving the run in the end !

[@StUCaboose]

Silph videos give off Saturday morning cartoon vibes, and I need them in my life

[@ImRyo]

Really nice run and narration! Glad l got this in my suggestions

[@chiefsb.3784]

That was lit!! You made a subscriber out of me! I’ve never seen this type of run before and was inspired to finish my own. I’m looking forward to more runs in the future. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have Cynthia awaiting me.

[@nicoledecataldo972]

I like the nickname theme of the different dragons. Ukraine Iron Belly, Norwegian Ridgeback, Hungarian Hortail, Peruvian Vipertooth etc all excellent choices.

[@Zorayah]

Sweet, I have been waiting for someone to acknowledge the second round of the elite 4 in hg/ss. Love nuzlocking those games they can be a real gauntlet.

[@Paleozin]

Loving every run you do!

[@sam-fu2qg]

Yes Golbat is an absolute beast, i've tried a mono grass run in pokemon soulsilver and these monster are everywhere i hate them

[@rustyspottedcat516]

Maybe a Platinum with only Grass types run in the future? There's plenty of cool ones, like Torterra, Carnivine and Roserade.

[@estebanguerra822]

Congratulations on completing this challenge, only by the name you know it's very hard, well played Silph

[@Embersofthedark]

15:04 "its over sudo i have the morality" "You under estimate my Squirtle" "Dont try it"

[@MeekMallard]

Very clever getting the national dex for the updated elite four and thus the extended level cap- ensures all your dragons are fully evolved and learn every move they need

[@adarrm]

Question - what do you think to a Hardcore Nuzlocke where the trainers have the same Pokémon, levels, moves etc, but the order they present their team is random? It seems like the last consistent advantage you can have for runs like this, would be interesting to see this overcome.

[@mmxd_135]

:00000 HE SAID BAOBA CORRECTLY WOOOOOOO

[@sbcj9]

I was looking forward to this on Sunday. I made sure I was free and had nothing else to watch for the day but this. But hey its here and ill still watch and enjoy every second. Makes the Monday better

[@SilphSpectre]

Haha I tried my best to get it up for Sunday - but I'm sure you'll see why it took a bit longer than usual! Thanks for the support :D

[@sbcj9]

@@SilphSpectre hey as a new KZbinr myself. No worries I know how long doing a video can take. I have been working on one for a bit too. But hey I always enjoy the videos and I'll always watch. Even if they are months apart.

[@afairywithdemonwings]

Tun in reverse is Nut. The last battle with red was nuts too.

[@bluedragonninja]

11:29 What do you not understand about the "Cut Master" taking a shortCUT?

[@WoopersDad]

I agree with many comments the updated E4 is so cool would be nice if you could incorporate this in your future Videos. Great run as always!

[@208getalife]

"hurrdurrdurr look how hardcore I am" *proceeds to do a dragon hardcore run on one of the few versions that it actually might be viable*

[@MrTiggeroo22]

that onix and cloyster bit was hilarious

[@shadowkirbae4289]

I love how you didn't even adress the fact you crit Karen's Umbreon which would've otherwise lived an killed you with Payback lol

[@calebblair4627]

Keep up the great work. I look forward to seeing your videos everyday

[@MrLugar45]

my favorite game and favorite type, this run must be good. Let's go!

[@d4rksonic474]

"I missed choice-specs Ice beam four times in a row after a double team" Uh, didn't you use Agility tho? You didn't have Choice Specs XD

[@michaelrud4351]

Random Pokemon: "Bro what happened?" Cyndaquil: "Idk he went to the store to grab some pokeballs and he never came back..."

[@andrewhoughton8035]

Loved to see the boosted E4 feature in this run. It's so rare to see it across nuzlockers. Would definitely like to see more E4 2.0 runs!

[@HeyImHamdrew]

Silph is the GOAT of Nuzlockes

[@nikopiko9683]

Bro I love your videos so damn much! Please do a video or two of the new brilliant diamond/pearl videos. A couple new ones would be cool too. But I LOVE the older games too!

[@anthonyanglemyer]

OMG. 34/7, that was so clutch with Red. I can't believe that happened. Simply amazing.

[@Thuddo]

Good stuff brother! Solid run as always!

[@hassanmahmoud6495]

That Flygon came in super clutch. Will make HG super proud lol

[@XelErdna]

What a run ! That last battle vs Peter was insane and thrilling