CAN I BEAT A POKÉMON ULTRA SUN HARDCORE NUZLOCKE WITH ONLY GHOST TYPES!? (Pokémon Challenge)

[@SilphSpectre]

Happy Halloween y'all! Hope you enjoy our very first trip into the Alola Region! I've got some exciting announcements upcoming, so make sure you're following me on Twitter to stay up to date: twitter.com/SilphSpectre

[@thewaterxyj]

thanks for this video silph

[@edu.8552]

silph delivering everything we wanted again

[@KorewaKosmo]

Is one of those exciting announcements that you will finally do a real Hardcore challenge playing a Kaizo hack or something?

[@skiblizzyy]

Silph could you please do a final segment where you decide which Pokémon was the MVP of the run? I think it would be really cool to hear your opinions and who you thought really carried the team the most, most of all i love your videos! they’ve gotten me to start nuzlocking myself, and truly making play throughs amazing for me again 🙏🏻

[@foxyshadow0682]

GET IN FUCKEN BAG NEBBY

[@juwelplaykid1042]

I love how you named the mons after philosophers, since most of them are dead

[@lamdin7350]

I like how you had to specify most

[@darthfastball1150]

I really hope that Rand the Sableye isn’t named after Ayn Rand

[@FaraFellow]

and locke, the man who started it all (a nuzleaf named locke in the original "Pokémon ruby hard mode" comic inspired the name) being the last Pokémon still alive

[@nicholasneyhart396]

@DarthFastball11 Why not? Her philosophy made a lot of sense if you read it. What is wrong with live for yourself, do not infringe upon others rights, and do things that are in your best interest or that you genuinely want to do?

[@darthfastball1150]

@@nicholasneyhart396 Rand is a moron, her takes on capitalism and the idea that owners are the reason businesses can operate is demonstrably false and even intuitively stupid

[@mayborneflower]

22:49 - The NPCs in Alola EV train more often than not. What taught me this first hand was my first fight with Plumeria in Moon. I went at her with a Crobat of a slightly higher level and her Golbat cleanly outsped me.

[@rboss5919]

My first surprise was my Crobat vs Nanu's Alolan Persian. I had fully speed trained Crobat and just assumed they outsped even with EVs on Persian. Nope.

[@TasukuMuncha]

Yeah, is being talked how Guzma's Masquerain is terrifying because is fully EV'd and have a good nature (Along with his buff base stats from 7 gen balance). Some trainers use competitive like Pokemon making things more difficult

[@long_john]

I learnt from one of FlygonHG's videos that one of the ace trainers before the first kahuna battle has a fully EV trained Butterfree.

[@TasukuMuncha]

Btw I forgot that it has 5 or 6 IV's too, so is a perfect competitive pokemon

[@armaggedon390]

The Ace Trainers and the "route kahunas" are pretty tough, the latter use competitive items too. The Alola games are actually pretty tough.

[@mattitude3199]

I think you're the first nuzlocker to not use Toxic stall against Ultra Necrozma. Mad respect.

[@mattildas7515]

I've seen a couple of FEAR (Focus Sash, Endevour, quick Attack Raticate) tactics before, mainly from FlygonHG

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

@@mattildas7515 FEQAR Raticate

[@alonsoaballay4671]

I used a curse stall strat against ultra necrozma

[@WingedFish66]

Honestly most decently trained Steel types can take it on. I remember one time I had a Magnezone and it just tanked everything

[@mattitude3199]

True, I forgot about FlygonHG. Still, that´s some elite company to be in. Most people just use Toxic, a Focus Sash and Protect. This was refreshing to see.

[@KimchiFarts]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a run from you where so much was working against you. From terrible natures and bad RNG. Much respect to you for sticking it out and preserving

[@samplum1567]

I just felt like saying I think you meant “persevering” not preserving

[@chucknorris-xi8vs]

I’m actually doing my first nuzlocke right now and granted it’s not a mono run but I’ll tell you I have not had a single one of my encounters over half way through have a good nature in fact it’s usually the opposite and bad iv’s to top it off. It’s been fun but I’m also ready to pull my hair out

[@ChaoticJester]

This shows Gen 7's brutal side very well.

[@benediktwindisch2778]

It's awesome how Litwick nearly beat every enemy or got the kill with the last hit. It's one of my absolute favorites it's so cute and its evolutions are so cool

[@icemanlj2k7]

Other than the first encounter being a bit sus (hand picking the encounrer), trade evolving the Phantump (connecting to another game) and using a totem pokemon (not really against the rules but they're kinda op), this was a great classic Silph run. The names weren't themed, you didnt use the non viable pokemon before they evolved, had some mad strats against the tougher opponents and you didn't need to hack the game for any encounters. More of this please my man ...like a fighting type run of XY, it's fun and difficult.

[@cullenhutchison6528]

I'm pretty sure Olivia's Lycanroc has speed EVs, which would explain why you didn't outspeed it with Trevenant even after the speed drop.

[@georgewells8585]

SILPH THE GOATTTTTT. Love this run already

[@27lmoney]

I think this was the most youve ever struggled on a nuzlocke. Good video as always silph.

[@Joshbrett27]

“Never again am I doing a challenge with this difficult of a start” me who has just watched the fire type ruby run from today ( a week later): are you sure about that 🤣

[@mattmc1234]

Halloween is just such an awesome time of the year, and ghost types are so good. Aegislash is my favourite ghost type for sure.

[@abadminecraftplayer]

Mine is mimikyu

[@danielwhite1214]

I've got 4 years of experience playing this game. I know it's a nuzlocke, but I couldn't get past the teacher unless I was at level 16 or higher. Also the type you chose is awesome, but you don't get it till you're past the trainer's school which was technically the beginning. Just a heads up. For ultra sun / ultra moon nuzlockes. I've got the types for the beginning of the game. Dark, poison, bug, flying, steel, and normal. Fire, water and grass are available too, but in gen 7 you're rival chooses the starter that's at a disadvantage and he isn't a challenge till the 3rd island. I'm still working my mind around these 3 nuzlockes since you're supposed to make you're rival challenging for yourself

[@NotTheDragon837]

Fun Fact: I am pretty sure the files for HMs in Alola are still in the game, but don't show up anywhere.. by using "Totally Legit" means, and getting every TM possible.. the HMs that were changed to TMs appeared for a second time at the very end of the list, but they were unusable (No pokemon were compatible). it still said TM before the number though. it was just the next numbers after the last normal TM

[@gengarcrobat1576]

I always figured with Lillie and Nebby she's not actually carrying Nebby. Nebby is floating and is just hiding in her backpack

[@clanedogg1]

He’s done it! Gen 7 finally! And an awesome monotype to choose for your first USUM run.

[@jpw547]

“Imagine taking until level 41 for your first evolution” *laughs in Temtem*

[@Fodemanga]

What's Temtem?

[@seanwilliams823]

Seeing Mudsdale at 3:22 made me happy. As soon as I saw Mudsdale I knew I would use it, and it VERY quickly became my favorite, surpassing Chandelure, Magnezone, and Houndoom. Even though Ground isy favorite type, I NEVER thought anything would replace Houndoom. I was wrong and I honestly couldn't be happier. Also, I love that my favorite is pretty unique as compared to others.

[@mrlilskizzy]

Dang just watched this after the poison firered run. Both came down to the very last pokemon and bad luck... heartbreaking, but mad props. Definitely one of the best pokemon youtubers out there. Keep up the good work

[@nightmare348]

Time for spooky month! Your stuff is always fantastic, and I love me some Ghost types.

[@fusionrifleenjoyer2279]

Insane video. I didn’t think this was even possible but you showed that if you plan well and sac liberally, it’s actually doable. Great work. Might be your best video yet

[@peterrealar2.067]

That was THE most brutal run I've ever seen.

[@vivi_]

Omg I was so glad to see another upload of your nuzlockes! Definitely my favourite to watch!

[@misssilph6936]

What a cool run! Glad to see you doing games you have not done yet :D

[@BDigga-in2cr]

Cool to see a nuzlocke of my favourite type on one of my favourite gens. I’ve been playing through a similar nuzlocke on ultra moon which i think is generally better for ghost types so u can get a dusk stone to evolve a doublade/lampent before olivia’s trial. Sadly though you miss out on Golurk and Totem Marowak but Chandelure was a monster in my run so i felt it was worth :)

[@Twigs_20]

I love all the ghost type runs during the spooky seasons!!!

[@randomperson10101]

Unless I missed something, you totally forgot to bring Decidueye back to your team after the Necrozma fight. Did I miss you mentioning it's death somewhere? I think it would've tipped the final fight in your favor and made the end easier.

[@solgaleo3533]

I think he said they died in the lead up to Ribombee

[@randomperson10101]

@@solgaleo3533 Yeah he did, so I did end up missing it lol. Was bugging me when I saw the empty slot and couldn't figure out why it was empty.

[@allie3dbros733]

I love these hardcore Nuzlockes

[@The_Bladdenbolo]

That was probably one of my favorite runs youve made!

[@spencesk8vlogs]

Hey Silph! Long time viewer and fan, I have a run suggestion I haven’t seen too much of. A ground type run on hg/ss BUT with totodile as the starter choice. Viable early encounters but the grass type rival makes for a very fun challenge, plus there’s some fun encounters throughout the game! Great video!

[@Dpmt]

I was just reminded that I asked for this run on the Black Water type run. It so cool to see it come to fruition and an excellent showing in such a notoriously difficult game! I was so happy that you made Bertrand your starter. I think you would have won the run if you had gone for the name Rawls over Rand.

[@patgaming4973]

31:32 Silph: Marowak is immune to electric Kantonian Marowak: wish I was there

[@long_john]

Alolan Marowak has lightning rod

[@patgaming4973]

I know

[@itsking8546]

Love that you allow trade evos now whenever. I think it makes the runs way better

[@StarSpark3071]

12:53 (deep breath) I learned that the hard way.

[@ksk_crimson456]

I love how he finally uses golurk i have been waiting for it for so long

[@marblewillow]

zubat's wings flapping at mach speed were the highlight of the video for sure

[@Ramperdos]

I've never heard Gladion being called a Dark-type trainer before. He does have some Dark-type moves.

[@zimonzieclown1633]

Well, he does have the aesthetics down, but he only ever uses one actual Dark-type (i.e. Zorua/Zoroark).

[@Dutch_is_a_Weird_Language]

Ah, yes, the famous French philosopher Daycare and famous Greek philosopher PlayDoh

[@jasonjones5168]

The future song 😂😂😂 good video bro

[@rjthepoet500]

Daaaamn this was a great run, wish it would have ended in victory but tough nonetheless! Great job Silph!

[@brandonjordan2209]

Duuuuude how did you know I was recently revisiting my Ultra Sun cartridge? Love the video as always!!

[@Mostrichsauce]

,,I will never do a challenge this hard early on'' next week Fire Challenge in Gen 3 LMAO 😂👌🏼

[@ThaSaruo]

That was an excellent run and very enjoyable. Can't wait for the next run.

[@BenediktWindisch]

Love Litwick its so cute and beat the early game at its own, even 1 vs 2

[@Ed-hq1ze]

"We get this for 2 months. And then absolute hell for 10" i felt this.

[@bigslappy823]

6:15 He took a nicer approach trying to catch a Pokémon rather than yelling "Come here, you little shit!" That's character development.

[@porkysugrim]

I would love to see this one re-run in the future. You had such bad luck! 😢

[@ZachariahBaer]

Legends Arceus Hardcore Nuzlocke?!?!

[@theburningruler7279]

1:45 - 1:49 As a fellow Canadian, I felt that

[@nerddwarf]

1:48 That's still Spring (I live above the 54th longitudinal line. The border is the 49th)

[@Warlord_Megatron]

Damn that was hard af. Great job on making in to the very last silph. Your videos are quite entertaining so keep up the work! 👍

[@miguelsuaza4413]

What an amazing run! Kept me at the edge of my seat.

[@CruiseTime11]

Love the video as always silph. You’re the man. Ever consider making more of the let’s play walkthroughs you did with Pokémon red and gold? Those were great, and it could offer more consistent content. Either way I’ll be watching any nuzlocke you put out💪🏼 have a great day!

[@abelalicea420]

I was looking for an Alola run in the channel and this one just popped ip in the recommended, KZbin reading my mind

[@KaibaKid_]

11:44: I understood that reference

[@benediktwindisch2778]

Litwick is so cute and it kicked ass. And Chandelure's celebration is also very cute and smug

[@krowking123]

Definitely wanna see another run at this game again one day, this game has to be the most bonkers one to Nuzlocke!

[@volugthebeast]

Well done, Ultra Necrozma is a force to be reckoned with.

[@zeldamaster52]

Bummer that the run failed at the final challenge. Been there. But you did really well for such stacked odds and it's safe to say that was won with slightly better luck. Hope to see more gen 7 runs!

[@jasonqualls4230]

Holy Moses, mad props for beating ultra necrozma with zero cheese/ toxic stall ❤

[@iudexslade7855]

Wow I was not expecting that ending, good job!

[@bedavis]

Never in my life would i have thought spectre would use a banger future song in a video

[@skiblizzyy]

Silph could you please do a final segment where you decide which Pokémon was the MVP of the run? I think it would be really cool to hear your opinions and who you thought really carried the team the most, most of all i love your videos! they’ve gotten me to start nuzlocking myself, and truly making play throughs amazing for me again 🙏🏻

[@Quez189]

Perfect to watch while doing your own nuzlocke lol

[@lintree]

I was so hoping for a dead poets society reference! Also awesome video!

[@austinmiller8356]

You deserve a million subs just for having to sit through the intro seven times

[@brandonm4471]

i laughed way too damn hard at the "claw into them tm's" joke 😭😭😭

[@rad2147]

love the golurk with red eyes on the thumbnail

[@ogmickeydiamond]

Cool idea! Popped up in my subs right on time. Super chill Sunday vibes.

[@levy9595]

you were dead to dark pulse flinch in the champion battle vs Noivern. Sheesh talk about stressful lol

[@louismatos5565]

With that Future snippet you just became my favorite nuzlocker

[@Kitinporta]

Thank youuu for delivering!!! I requested Pokémon SM/UsUM! That was impressive!!

[@MrOmarp]

It’s a unique run you should run this game more it was challenging and great too watch !

[@jstendy]

Can’t wait to see how first nuzlock in scarlet and violet goes

[@captainlubey]

I am deadass doing an Ultra Moon playthrough with a Mono ghost Team as we speak! I've been really pleasantly surprised with Sableye, she's been good for coverage and is a little scrappy. Love it.

[@celestialm3909]

I've got a degree in philosophy, and Ghost is my favourite type. Perfect. 🥰

[@evanstoica6930]

Golurk in the thumbnail! My favourite ghost type! Yessssss

[@olympialuna]

Dang it Silph, that jump scare got me! Lol Happy Halloween 🎃

[@jordanhamel6191]

I think thats the first time ive seen someone beat ultra necrozma without toxic stall or mirror coat

[@sceptile2794]

I wish Silph's upload schedule was as constant as calamities happening in 2022

[@rogue3724]

Your humor is great! Keep up the good work Uncle Silphie!

[@maumee22]

I have done many many MANY runs of sun, moon, ultra sun, and ultra Moon. I always found the level caps to be fairly easy to establish honestly.

[@miguelfreitas5343]

Every time you say Plato, I hear you saying "Play Dough"... 😂😂

[@slothape]

Im a Philosophy graduate I appreciate these names. I would have gone with Wittgenstein for Litwick though, like Litwittgenstein.

[@tristanbistan]

This came out at the perfect time. I'm stuck in the hospital after surgery and am gonna miss Halloween this year but at least I get a taste of it with this video!

[@brammclaughlin5718]

laughed out loud at the sword of damocles pun

[@EeveelutionLover22]

This is why I'm subbed to silph he's the first nuzlocker I've seen to not beat ultra necrozma by toxic stalling I'm looking at you Antlerboy!

[@toganium4175]

22:56 You think Lillie was…impressed by Olivia’s dance?

[@papasalvo]

19:25 if u ever do another alolan nuzlocke u should know that totem lorantis' friends will prioritize setting up the sun so it can use 1 turn charge blades. And if u hit lorantis in the first turn for more than 2/3 of its health it will not call in the kekleon

[@psychoticcoconut4047]

The amount of deaths in this ghost type nuzlocke is so ironic

[@VoermanIdiot]

It never occured to me until now why Kahili was a golfer until I watched this early this morning and it just struck me. In golf, you can hit an Albatross/Double Eagle, Eagle and Birdie. That's just really clever.

[@fossilfusionz8891]

Happy Halloween 🎃 Silph. Funny thing I heard was your Antlerboy joke 🤣 GG

[@Gilmore-Devoss]

Man this run really did take down a lot of mons kinda fitting though

[@michaelmorton6052]

Holy shit the subtitles had me laughing so hard at 33:32 🤣🤣🤣

[@erickasham6137]

I was bacicly waiting for this lets goo also I would like to see grass in legends arceus

[@shaneeroh2213]

My boy Trevor(Trevenant) made it to the run. Hes such a cool pokemon

[@JVreemer]

Gotta shoutout Nuzlocke Joe! Dropped the same idea minute before yours!

[@fletchersmith02]

I’ve been waiting for an ultra sun/moon nuzlocke!

[@BlackReshiram]

loooooove the philosopher naming theme!!