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

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Normal types are super fun to work with, but there are A LOT of them in Pokemon Heartgold and SoulSilver... what if we made a hardcore nuzlocke even more challenging by only using Pokemon we've NEVER used before!?
Can Normal types beat Pokemon Heartgold and SoulSilver's hardest challenge?!
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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 Normal 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.
#HardcoreNuzlocke #PokemonNuzlocke #pokemonchallenge

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[@ScarletRebel96]

Gen 4 true power tournament?

[@dagavinator6782]

Love your videos! But can we get answer if you plan on doing true power tournaments again. I love watching each gym leaders teams. Can we please get info?

[@benjaminseelking9483]

I would be interested in seeing a Nuzlocke run with only Erratic and Fast EXP-Group Pokemon

[@slowstroke]

SILPH! Are you going to kick off Scarlet/Violet with a HC Nuzlocke? No type restrictions just a good ole blind first play through? Maybe exclude all pokemon that you've ever used before just like this video?

[@SilphSpectre]

@@dagavinator6782 Hey brother! I can't say much, but I will say... there are plans in the works. Time is needed, but I assure you you'll enjoy what is to come!

[@scottgillis7369]

Commenting before finishing but Antler not getting flinched or stuck in love for more than one turn is truly a blessing from RNGesus

[@scottgillis7369]

Antler was my MVP :(

[@biomistflorist658]

He giveth and taketh away in the best and worst ways lol

[@thefirespecialist9007]

Haunter go Brrrrrr

[@angelicaph483]

@@thefirespecialist9007 Miltank: Scrappy go brrrr

[@zttaylorfitness6637]

Ahh, RNGesus… may He watch over each and every nuzlocker during the holidays ❤

[@bigish2143]

You could've fit in perfectly at the team rocket hideout you literally had a Persian 😂

[@laststep56]

I was looking to see if someone commented this lol

[@SpaceShark-ck2tg]

If possible, you've gotta bring back Porygon into your later runs! It's such a flexible powerhouse with such a varied moveset!

[@EEVEE_fan16]

Its Evolutions make it even better because it can either be a tank or a glass Cannon

[@robinsimon4176]

@@EEVEE_fan16 tbh in a nuzzlocke (with eviolite) you want to keep p2 until you are at a point where you are in dire need of the one shot that pz provides cuz bulky mon with recovery is mostly better than frail glass cannon especially cuz of set mode

[@EEVEE_fan16]

@@robinsimon4176 that's what i meant you choose what you need/want

[@theragnarokmachine2251]

@@robinsimon4176 The only problem is that the only other games you get Porygon within the nuzlocke (rather than in the post-game, like here) is Platinum and then Sword and Shield (either with Normal types could be fun, and you can get Porygon on the Isle of Armor) Only Sword and Shield are post-eviolite.

[@alicestolze8327]

I'm just imagining Slowbro going "wait, shit, I forgot, just a sec, uhh, fuck, hold on... damnit, nope, I forgot." while Lickilicky spins in circles waving a katana

[@slughonkshoomi]

I am a massive Normal type fan, and seeing a run with them in SoulSilver with it's array of mostly weak or mediocre Normal type encounters before the postgame is definitely impressive. Sick sponsor segment too!

[@gg41451]

The normal type Pokémon in Johto are the best part. There are a bunch of strong ones like miltank, lickiliky, and ambipom.

[@shogunsapprentice]

Normal types are my second fav and is just underated

[@anthonydaquet7934]

You can get an Oran berry in the Ruins of Alph before the first gym. Makes it much easier. You just need the escape rope from the Sprout Tower and use it at the back wall plate in the Kabuto puzzle room

[@ThePokeTran]

This whole run I was wondering how Lance would go since I couldnt think of any supereffective moves the johto normal types have. I found out quickly lol

[@modelomegatyler]

poor team was fed to the dragons

[@pavansakthivelvijayakumar7756]

Well to be honest the highlight is Miltank nailing three focus blasts in a row. That must be a world record.

[@tiemen9095]

Nah the AI does that all the time

[@ugochukwunyere3196]

The world record is 5-8

[@Nate42494]

I think with the Bruno fight, instead of having Leo use Fly, I would've went for utility instead, and used Featherdance to lower Machamp's attack to at least attempt to soften the blow on the next Pokémon that came out. Great video as always!

[@shardulsule]

Precisely. Given Pidgeot was a sack anyway, it would’ve been beneficial to lower Machamp’s attack with that one turn of attack

[@danbruins8899]

Kickin my feet up on a rainy Sunday watching some Silph, nothing beats it

[@shrimpguy6900]

Doing the same and learning to disassemble / reassemble my old DS to put a new shell on it. Gonna veg out on some Pokémon white

[@4373fg]

I mean doing literally anything else probably would

[@NahJustin]

@@4373fg bro why are you here then.

[@atticus268]

Miltank and Persian are actually some of my favorite pokemon. So happy to finally see them utilized in a run!

[@ScarletRebel96]

Gen 4 true power tournament? I miss the true power series so much

[@visioapparel4302]

What a cool run! really like the 'only new pokemon' rule for a run with that many encounters

[@emilysmith2965]

I like to use a modified version of that rule for my Nuzlockes: Hall of Fame clause. Any successful Hall of Fame team (even those who died at the E4 or Champion battle) can only be used again in the region where they won. Unless future versions are Shiny. This doesn’t affect Starters much (except once I used a Wonder Traded Torchic in Pokémon Y so that guy’s native to Kalos now… lol). Pokémon that appear in many regions start having this cat-and-mouse game about them… do you really want them on your Hall of Fame team if it means they can’t be used again? And on the other side of that, regional exclusives have more value than they usually would. Sure, put a Furfrou on your Champion team. That will not affect other games. Just keeps things interesting.

[@nathanrakhman7176]

You have no idea... These types of videos make my Sunday. Thank you Silph!

[@kevinberk6690]

Silph you are the man! You got me into hardcore nuzlockes and I just found my next challenge, thanks for the weekend plans 😂

[@ericmacintire6540]

Silph, your Pokemon videos are one of my most looked forward to videos to watch every week. The quality of all your videos is fantastic and you make every video unique and fun!

[@tjepic5256]

Same here plus his humor 😆

[@Gwynbleidd1724]

Soul silver on a Sunday with Silph is spectacular

[@njivwathomassilavwe2056]

Funnily enough Chaotic meatball was recently talking about how landing three focus blasts was humanly impossible

[@emilysmith2965]

It’s like a 34 percent chance… not very likely but far from impossible. 70 percent cubed.

[@m.m.2341]

Wow, that Elite Four was wild, can't remember Silph struggling like that lately. Very exciting!

[@AliLiz91]

One of my favorite things about Sunday is seeing this in my notifications. This is gonna be a good one. I love normal types and looking forward to the variety :D

[@austintome]

Absolutely loved this run! I genuinely thought all hope was lost after that vicious battle against Lance. Also, killer type coverage between Tauros, Snorlax, and PorygonZ.

[@sceptile2794]

Go SILPH Go ! You legend

[@thecatherd]

I'm so proud of Furret. What a trooper.

[@sutoriimmortal2177]

Soul/Heart are really fun for mono-normal. It also managed to make me appreciate Girafarig and Stantler as solid mixed attackers.

[@taylenday]

Usually never get through a full Hardcore Nuzlocke Playthrough but this was captivating. Thank you for sharing and good job!

[@inuenzoisaia]

idk i rlly loved Normal-lockes !! THANK U FOR THE TWIST, since there are already some same nuzlockes (Johto Playthrough only using Normal Types) like this posted by other creators so yea this feels fresh as always. good job man, enjoyed this as always!

[@adisharahman3367]

You're videos always make my day. Would love to see a Pokemon white run with psychic only.

[@Klmp13]

I love normal type nuzlockes! They have a great variety of type coverage with all the various tms they can learn. Plus, they (in general) don't have many weaknesses, and there's a lot of pkmn that have secondary normal types.

[@axolotolvc2520]

I love ur videos

[@kerisen6574]

I was honestly waiting for this run on my favourite game! Great job Silph!

[@rodo9813]

11am just made food and went to check any uploads and what I get this Sunday is another silph Nuzlocke which is awesome

[@Keydicken]

I'm out of town doing a driving lesson today, but when I get home, I'm gonna watch the hell out of this! Super excited for the vid!

[@danielbird2962]

Loving all the heart gold and soul silver content lately, such great games.

[@oak1327]

These videos make my Sundays, thanks for all ur hard work man!

[@Shawnzy1]

I’ve been watching these videos a lot , and still have a bunch to watch . Love it

[@dannogsus2184]

I love the thought of that scientist giving you the egg and you just chuck it whole into your mouth, then throw him the thumbs up as you leave the pokemart

[@ianaustin595]

I get so hyped when i get the notification for a new silph video. Keep em coming

[@rhinox9292]

So sad noctowl was completely ignored😔

[@dylantimmy6106]

I love your content silph, always look forward to seeing your new videos popping up in my suggestions!

[@sergigamero5496]

Man you made my sunday not boring. Been watching your content ffor a year and I liked it from the first video. Also you help me with my english (im spanish). Keep it up my dude, thank you.

[@brandontownsend2756]

That was awesomely timed. With length remaining I knew there was a chance you wiped at Lance, Blaine, Blue and Red.

[@Drobbins2012]

I legit didn’t know how you were going to recover after that Lance battle. Too good man!

[@FarmerSakki]

Man the stories Jordan has to tell. It was so heartbreaking seeing the OG team fall to Lance, Jordan (and Brad technically) being the only survivor but I loved seeing you rebuild it afterwards.

[@RedMadMichael]

I would honestly like to see you try a nuzlocke that has a lot of encounters and doesn't have many challenging fights just to see you destroy everything.

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

I was dying with laughter after seeing the Super Saiyan hair appear and the voice effects on the declining HP.

[@RavenBlackHero]

Handicapping yourself by taking out previously used pokemon adds a really cool element to this run!

[@acriolu]

This dude is the reason I've started streaming my own Nuzlockes in purple KZbin, amazing content!!

[@TebastianPB]

this nuzlocke made me want to train a dunsparce even more 😩💖 i love it so much

[@anthonyanglemyer]

Unbelievable...44/8. Way to clutch another run, Silph.

[@lisajo89]

So fun! Love the additional rules to up the challenge level!

[@nebulousrascal]

Definitely happy to see my boy Tauros in a playthrough

[@troyb5362]

Wooh Silph uploads make my day! Another awesome run, getting a HGSS video is always a treat as the Red battle is one of the most epic in the franchise. Would take an awful amount of grinding though, so thanks Silph!

[@mpe7722]

Great video! Love it when you do a SoulSilver/HG run!

[@PsclDragonBorn]

Warm bed + something to snack + Silph = best evening program

[@fredftw8690]

Thanks for all the entertainment! Kids and I are currently sick so we've been watching all of your nuzlockes lol. I have an idea but it's a little different than your challenge, play o.r. a.s. get you a team of Pokemon from the fossils and see if you can beat a game with a team that came from fossils. you can't catch Pokemon from the wild, but if you decide to you could also use fossils you gather from your playthrough

[@agentelixir6927]

I'm sure it's already been said but Siph's voice is why I love these challenge runs; he kinda sounds like how I imagine a Pokemon Professor would 😅

[@davinag7186]

I love watching these videos on my lunch at work!

[@doriankamanzi6874]

I like that it was smart not using Pokemon you have already used makes the video so much better watching new strats with new Pokemon

[@Razi-e]

Love your videos!!! Very entertaining and your commentary always makes me laugh 💕 Thank you for making these.

[@charliefiggins5923]

Nothing makes me happier than a new Silph upload

[@AstartE813]

Normal types are underrated gems of HG/SS. So nice to see them dominate like this

[@raiynen]

dunsparce: is technically a fully evolved pokemon me, knowing what i know: and i took that personally.

[@reaperxdxgrim738]

Dude I love your content seriously I love how you work it's fantastic!

[@kono_dioda87]

18:00 Today is Monday, which means that Meowth gets to lick a Graham cracker.

[@xavierpena1996]

A favorite run fs, this'll go down as a Nuzlocke classic

[@juliogomez2534]

I was concerned for a moment on that Red battle, I still feel chivers everytime I approach Mount Silver.

[@Dethonwheels18]

fantastic nuzlockes as always! I hope you decide to venture into rom hack nuzlockes eventually as I think those would be fun as well :)

[@burkeychathouse5537]

PLEASE can we see a rock nuzlocke of sun, moon, ultra sun, or ultra moon? 95% sure it’s possible, you just have to either give yourself Tauros Charge early or use your starter for the first island. If you do give yourself early access to Tauros Charge, you get three encounters. EDIT: you can also get a Carbink on Poke Pelago if you give Pelago to yourself early.

[@matthewbeaty7702]

The most incredible thing Iv seen on this channel is a deathless red fight. U truely are a Pokémon master.

[@loganquasar5124]

After the "entire franchise with no repeats" Nuzlocke and your "impossible type" Nuzlocke, this is everything that should be. New Pokémon to the player and a whole world of challenge (y'know, normal type)

[@shiruotakuno28]

Great video! Normal types are underrated. Also, you could have totally caught Doduo at Mt. Silver

[@dragonitematero]

16:26 I imagined Stantler as part of the Legendary Beasts and loled pretty hard at it 🤣🤣

[@ptiberiusm]

Having the Persian out while wearing the rocket outfit would have been perfect!

[@codylane5565]

I was just thinking I’d like to see this run specifically!

[@eliazzparra4679]

Sooo Excited!! Love watching ur nuzlocks😆

[@remyoconnor3141]

Love your videos. Normal types are ones that I’ve almost never used. This may change that.

[@majomaheriose]

Glad to see ChaoticMeatball's challenge mode is catching on. Man I am very exited to do a 3rd gen nuzlocke with that rule xd (No repeat pokémon from past nuzlokes rule).

[@sammy0493]

Wow the timing👍👍👍 thank you silph for this video💕💕💕

[@LowQualityCarbink]

4:20 i like to think that this isn’t the result of being a higher level or a nature, just brad being superior.

[@davisb6796]

I loved it Amazing how normal types make surprising adventures

[@hrvosic7130]

I laughed when Vergara beat the red big snake 🤣🤣

[@enthusiastbuiltpr]

That Amanda Serrano reference was gold🇵🇷😂

[@awkwurdknight2088]

With the KZbin algorithm, the first 30 seconds of the video is the single most important seconds of the vid. Starting with an ad (get that bag) is NOT the move if you’re looking for interaction

[@littlekitsune1]

Furret is my favorite Pokemon. I'll never forget the Wedlocke where I used her against Lance with her partner dead, and ended up killing his Dragonite with After You to use Dragon Rush against it. Had Blizzard as backup but her Attack was way higher, so it was an epic way to finish. Always glad to see Furret used!

[@ekonthungcyrusngullie4391]

A compilation of saddest deaths, clutch moments, etc will be great

[@AerithyZacky]

I really enjoyed this run a lot! Giga Chad Snorlax is best boi

[@Kandraith]

"We don't have a rocket themed Pokemon" *has a mutha-flippin' Persian*

[@user-oz8lg9ki7n]

Dang, what a missed opportunity. Gene would've been a perfect name for lickitung, lol. That elite four run was rough. It's a good thing kanto went smoothly.

[@caboos262]

i didnt know i needed a silph/antler collab until today. i hope it happens soon.

[@tiemen9095]

15:15 Funnily enough, Fake out doesn't out-prioritize Quick Attack in Gen IV. It actually has the same +1 priority, but since you are both in the same priority bracket, Quick Claw can (and apparently did) cause the Meowth to move first.

[@ccop73]

This was a great run can't wait for more

[@jonathandubois5015]

Amazing run, next idea could be Platinum grass type only. GG

[@Blobz0r]

It's a good day when I get a new Silph Nuzlocke

[@halfking7038]

The odds of not getting flinched or being immobilized by love 4 turns ina row is astronomical

[@Sanninsuplex]

Silver gets Ursa. Such a good mon. Especially in gen 2

[@twixthehyena]

Great video like usual, Silph! Wondering if you could do a normal type run of X/Y?

[@xXxNickJamesxXx]

I really thought you weren't gonna beat Red. I'm glad you proved me wrong!

[@brandonm4471]

MAN OH MAN! Lol love these videos!!

[@Sithplayer]

Oh no, WALKEN!! Chuck: Not anymore he ain’t

[@jinxeekatt]

Ahhh I love the normal runs!!! 🤩