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

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Dragon type Pokemon are the most powerful and rarest out there... but can they beat Pokemon SoulSilver's ULTIMATE challenge!?
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 SoulSilver Hardcore Nuzlocke with only Dragon types? No items and no overleveling!
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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 importing Pokémon, Items, etc.
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[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 😁

[@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)

[@blizzardkiehn2508]

@@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. 😂👍

[@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! 👑👑

[@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

[@zachj7953]

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!

[@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 🥰🥰

[@funnycat4241]

Flygon hg better

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@heracross3323]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jpw547]

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

[@cereal7591]

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

[@NiteXD]

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

[@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

[@andream9669]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@ashtails5985]

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

[@Kai0496]

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

[@lucashoward1905]

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

[@anahernandezliceras2070]

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

[@troyb5362]

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

[@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).

[@Embersofthedark]

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

[@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.

[@lukeluke8507]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 👀

[@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!

[@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?

[@AliLiz91]

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

[@three-b4212]

Good stuff brother! Solid run as always!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@estebanguerra822]

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

[@phr0zen316]

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

[@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.

[@morphogenes]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Shawnzy1]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Sam-cd9jz]

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

[@alessandrosimonguerreroseg8651]

Good job, this may be the coolest nuzlocke yet, and with your Kingdra no less😅🐉💧. I would love it if the national dex challenge becomes a regular thing.👍

[@JohnAllair]

That was awesome silph, always a treat watching your playthroughs

[@griftegrd]

Hahahahava lmao, that final battle was amazing!

[@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

[@StUCaboose]

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

[@rauljorquera6071]

That run was epic. Another banger video as usual. 🤘

[@briantheviking]

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

[@XelErdna]

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

[@henoldpcllama]

22:12 sneaky,sneaky gamefreak lmao 🤣

[@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.

[@jaredstoner6766]

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

[@marcodantuono2550]

Loved the run and the national dex idea, would love to see it again in future nuzlockes

[@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

[@Denaturalized]

Bro I love your videos. You're a great story teller. Thank you for posting every week!

[@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!

[@ImRyo]

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

[@legodude5412]

I was just looking for a hardcore nuzlocke video with this same concept! Didnt find any worth watching. This is great!

[@Paleozin]

Loving every run you do!

[@travonhudson6367]

This made my day! A nuzlocke of my favorite type and region😵! Thanks Silph for another smashing vid 🐲!!!

[@calebblair4627]

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

[@ponyboy9765]

I swear every time you upload a video I get so hyped. Right in time for my lunch break.

[@nicoledecataldo972]

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

[@ReaperXC]

This is the pinnacle of the game franchise.

[@kartoffelbrei310]

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

[@briannabouchard6848]

Loving the Harry Potter nicknames for the dragons. Opaleye is clutch!

[@HelloImFalco]

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

[@ninja9567]

Excellent Video Silph. I actually wanted to ask that since I’m actually a fan of the true power series, I was thinking maybe doing an updated version for Cynthia, mainly because she has a new powerhouse Porygon-Z that is very terrifying.

[@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

[@lostwoodsstudios8270]

Nice run man. I'd watched a lot of these. You're a great KZbinr.

[@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!

[@seifer447]

That was a fun run to watch. Nice work Silph.

[@SilveeYT]

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

[@Serpher1]

This run was such a roller coaster of emotions.

[@SebastianNero]

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

[@masterfy24]

I'm curious, what is the best way to research encounters and what have ya if you wanna do your own Monotype Nuzlockes.

[@EOwens-uq4zd]

That came right down to the wire. Well done!

[@erickasham6137]

YESSSS YESSSSS I love this video btw I like the way you do never tried runs keep it up 👍.also can you do pokemon white but I can just use Eeveelutions its my favorite pokémon

[@htzwillo7293]

I honestly just like seeing the ending 😂