Can I Beat Pokemon Emerald with ONLY Mareep? 🔴 Pokemon Challenges ► NO ITEMS IN BATTLE

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[@mrormrs.something3897]

Can you please do Pokémon black with just Munna?

[@matthewgallaway3675]

Pokémon emerald with only one Bulbasaur please?

[@LordN_]

2 weeks of waiting for a new challenge video!?! Sadddddddddddd

[@TimppaFin93]

So why you didn't let May have Swampert in this run? It would been more challenging but instead you let her have Blaziken.

[@zacharyzorua9961]

Milotic isn't a pseudo legendary

[@Geo-ye1lp]

As a small tip for Emerald runs, the Secret Power TM is available from Route 111 before the first Maxie fight. Getting that TM also lets you buy more Secret Power TMs in Slateport, along with additional Hidden Power TMs allowing for a more flexible move-learning order.

[@bacanpancakesproductions6038]

My little pog champ

[@downsidebrian]

Also good to note: Secret Power's secondary effect in most boss battles is paralysis, making it a slightly weaker body slam. Which is, of course, a ton better than tackle.

[@makepr]

He rarely goes for hidden power. Forwhatever reason

[@collinbrummund5925]

@@makepr Probably because you have to go searching to determine what type it is, which can take a bit.

[@makepr]

@@collinbrummund5925 yeah but youd ficure that its no brainer to go check out pokemons hidden power. Especially with pokemon like mareep with low type coverage. And in emerald you can easily check hidden power against keckleon

[@GusterTails]

On our way through, I took the root fossil. I knew if I didn’t say what I took you’d all ask. Actually now that I think about it everyone ask anyway. Comments are good for the KZbin algorithm.

[@jackcollins5394]

You got it

[@cwcpants140]

Those were the days

[@Senkoki]

Noticed an error: Milotic isn't a Pseudo-Legendary, Hoenn's pseudos are Salamence and Metagross

[@jamalyeboah4322]

@@user-ok9oo3ff8n it wasn’t an attack, it was just a little note, no harm, cut him some slack

[@GM.Nobody]

@@user-ok9oo3ff8n it's a youtube comment hm01 him some slack

[@Elhao]

I thought it was a joke that somehow eluded me since Milotic has neither 3 stages nor a 600 base stat total.

[@jamalyeboah4322]

@@GM.Nobody now that’s clever

[@wuachurra]

i'm pretty sure it was a joke

[@Dw7freak]

The thing about Gen 3 runs is that you can grab Secret Power from the guy after the fire tunnel after Watson. It's twice the power of tackle and has secondary effects determined by the area. Before Return, it's not bad.

[@robertlupa8273]

Oh yeah, why didn't he pick that up?

[@markabyss1200]

That was my first thought too when I saw the tackle spam.

[@zes3813]

wrr

[@lunaros4209]

Pokémon Platinum with a single Starly maybe? You know, one of the classic runs.

[@easternwoyer3876]

So platinum with the worst of all the birds

[@trisertricordoh2127]

@@easternwoyer3876 Don't say that to Mystic Umbreon, who kept putting that bird into any team he could fit in. To the point that he even said that it was the best flying type.

[@rhysofsneezingdragon1758]

Don't see how starly is worse than pidove

[@trisertricordoh2127]

@@rhysofsneezingdragon1758 It isn't but MU thinks it is the best flying type over the newest flying type Corvenknight. Pidove is the weakest and the most forgettable of the birds.

[@vincentbee1726]

Nah bro, kricketot

[@DaBest-bj6fc]

It's rare I'll buy anything that sponsors a youtuber. It's either overpriced or oversold, to the point that it's just a shill. The fact you are sincere and that it's a small company and a small youtuber allows me to know thats it's an honest and good partnership. So congrats to you for being the first merch / sponsorship I've ever bought. Love your videos and keep up the great work!

[@DarkEinherjar]

If you're grinding on the E4, that means you're losing a lot... and getting KO'd over and over again lowers friendship and brings Return's power down.

[@victorlinares4137]

You lose one point of friendship but every gym leader / E4 fight that a pokemon is part of gains one point of hapiness so it balances out

[@deepakplays658]

@@victorlinares4137 I like ghee

[@robertlupa8273]

@@victorlinares4137 I've always thought fainting removed more friendship points.

[@kohinoorbanerjee4009]

@@deepakplays658 how is that even related to the topic of conversation?

[@deepakplays658]

@@kohinoorbanerjee4009 it is cuz I like ghee

[@SourceOfBeing]

Tip for grinding Pokemon Emerald; The reporter/cameraman double battle can be continuously rematched. They can be found on Routes 111, 118 or 120, and the cycle between them each time you beat them i.e., 111 -> 118 -> 120 -> 111 -> 118 etc, until you've done 85 cycles (beaten them 255 times), at which point they stay on Route 111. From the 6th battle onwards, they have a Lv 39 Magneton and Lv 39 Exploud.

[@shadefire8605]

I think the fact that you seem genuine contributes to how well you promote the sponsorship. Many youtubers I watch, while I enjoy them, just sound like shills in their own sponsor section. You on the other hand seem like you actually like the product, but just don’t really know how to get it across, which is actually a good thing because it makes you sound honest.

[@morrigankasa570]

MandJ TV does great sponsorships.

[@HDDNeptunia]

@@morrigankasa570 I thoroughly agree!

[@obsidianfrost9514]

He was d generally and honestly yai can see it. Sponsorship videos give a lot of money tho so I get why they do so many

[@Roz23232]

All about capital. Most youtubers do raid, dollar shave, clothing, wallets, all kind of stuff all the time. Only one brand has the MDB seal of approval, so you have your whole fan base looking at it. MDB, you can give a HUGE boost to some great products if you just pick a few good companies.

[@adamstadick2044]

I feel like you don’t use substitute enough in some of these challenges. Substitute allows you to block status afflictions, block stat lower moves/abilities like intimidate or sand attack, if set up early can allow you to live a strong hit from a Pokémon later in their team, and if you have leftovers and out speed you can stall out by creating a sub, protecting, and repeat, and leftovers will heal most of the damage from sub. For example in the Steven Stone fight if you set up a substitute turn 1 it’ll not only block toxic but also let you live a earthquake. Plus most Pokémon can learn it and there’s a move tutor for it in both emerald and fire red and leaf green. So if you have an extra move you don’t really use I’d highly recommend replacing it with substitute.

[@Xapheion101]

Also hidden power. If it had been ice type he could have gotten last flygon levels earlier.

[@Astra3yt]

Actually, I think Jrose tried Substitute in FireRed in one of his runs and discovered it was absolutely broken in that game. Opponent's AI isn't aware of it, so sometimes they just keep spamming status moves to no avail.

[@adamstadick2044]

@@user-ok9oo3ff8n double team is a very different concept than substitute. Double team is an inherently luck based strategy that removes most strategy from a fight and just boils down to hoping to not get hit. Substitute on the other hand requires thought and preparation. You need to know which Pokémon can and can’t break a sub, as well as when Pokémon use status moves. But I’ve always thought he didn’t use double team because it’s way too luck dependent and his viewers don’t like it.

[@rodrigobostelmann2309]

You’re completely right, but I suppose most viewers don’t really come to MDB for strategy. Jrose11 is my to-go for creativity and such.

[@justinterry2926]

Because that would make it less of a challenge , not to mention less fun

[@adamstadick2044]

22:07 milotic isn’t considered a pseudo legendary. Pseudo legendaries are defined as a Pokémon with a 3 stage evolution, 600 base stats, and require 1,250,000 exp to get to level 100.

[@pedroburgos1688]

And this is why I came to the comment section 😂😂😂 Was going to write the same

[@kitsterling8665]

I assumed it was a joke. xD

[@890Mitch]

Require 1,250,000?

[@pedroburgos1688]

@@890Mitch a pseudo yes, milotic is less

[@Luffy453]

The first gym fight made me think "That´s how a trainer usually must feel like"

[@ashclaw2306]

This will be sparking! As a sidenote : Still suggesting the thematic run of the Wormadam trio starring Mothim .

[@qgame4941]

charlies angels reference as names?

[@robertlupa8273]

@@qgame4941 Now I _really_ wanna see fanart of that.

[@muffin_____]

Burmy trio is more mdbs speed lmao wormadam and mothim are too strong

[@robertlupa8273]

@@muffin_____ He used Wormadam-Trash in his Honey Tree Only run and it was still tough despite having stuff like Ambipom and Vespiqueen. In paricular, Flint was a big wall and I doubt Wormadam-Sand would make much of a difference. Aaron was tough too.

[@bvd_vlvd]

I'm doing this at the moment and it's been a breeze up until Cyrus (except for gym 1 since I'm playing Diamond so RIP bug bite @ lvl 15). Oh, and I named them Inky Pinky Blinky and Clyde and I think that Charlie's angels is a great idea, but Pacman ghosts with Pacman itself as HM master Bibarel is honestly hilarious to me. Clyde is male and Pinky is trash, of course.

[@kevinedie4119]

I had a thought today. How about a challenge with only Pokemon that you have running gags about. Snowbama, Water Onix, and take the Helix Fosil and evolve and tell us what we took or we'd ask in the comments.... any other ideas?

[@jasonkeith2832]

I don't know if there are any that he hasn't already done at least one run on as of now.

[@SKMedia252]

He's already done runs with all 3

[@cassandradeiler9158]

And Charmander. Sorry, I mean Weird Fish

[@davidwhidden9337]

10:08 MDB! I did mention this in the premier chat, but I went to double check. Secret Power is another option you could use. After rock smashing north of Mauville, there's a guy by a tree. Talk to him and he'll give it to you. Here's what it does: Secret Power, Normal, 70 Power, 100 Accuracy. 30% chance of causing a secondary effect (it's always considered a normal type btw) Terrain - Visual - Effect: Building/Plain - Strength - Paralysis Sand - Mud Shot - Lowers Accuracy Cave - Bite - Flinching Rock - Rock Throw - Confusion Tall Grass - Needle Arm - Poison Long Grass - Magical Leaf - Sleep Pond Water - Bubblebeam - Lower Speed Sea Water - Surf - Lower Attack by 1 Underwater - Waterfall - Lower Defense by 1

[@skullguy4863]

Strength should be body slam

[@davidwhidden9337]

@@skullguy4863In gen 3 are you sure?

[@Snipergod1024]

@@davidwhidden9337 Yes. Strength doesn't paralyse, while Body Slam does.

[@davidwhidden9337]

@@Snipergod1024 Secret Power is the paralysis effect not the animation.

[@franbh94]

Mareep replacing Treecko made the Rival battles easier. Marshtomp would be harder as it is immune to Electric. EtA: In the end that decision would have changed only when he farmed. I mean, he did the battles overleveled because Roxanne and Maxie and went all the way to level 100. So, in the end, not a big deal.

[@Nuclearstomp]

To be fair, the rival battles in this game are really easy anyway.

[@orangesilver8]

That's kind of funny because I would have put treecko as the rival starter because it's grass so it resists electric.

[@robertlupa8273]

@@Nuclearstomp Except the Route 123 one, but only if you're not prepared.

[@felix_irgendwas]

Funny how on the winning attempt, you were actually in a speed tie with Xatu (or held a Silk Scarf, which I doubt since Return wasn't a safe OHKO with a crit) :D

[@mandy8558]

A suggestion: a run of any pokemon game where you can only use each move for however many PP it comes with. So after you use tackle 30 times, you can't use it again during the run.

[@fisher7865]

Cool idea!

[@somuchnope2]

Ah yes, the three Hoenn pseudo legends, Milotic, Salamence, and Metagross. As bad as I felt for MDB, it's nice seeing Flygon be really strong for once since it's my third favorite Pokemon

[@RayzenMayher]

22:05 I really don't wanna be "that guy" but Milotic isn't a pseudo-legendary. It only has a base stat total of 540 so it's missing a lot. Don't know if you were just tired after all of that grinding for Flygon or if you mistook Milotics rarity for counting it as a pseudo-legendary^^

[@christopherballero866]

On this particular run quick claw probably would've been a better hold item

[@DonYagamoth]

"I'd say I wait, but you know what? I'm totally not waiting" *Pause* - I'll make wait :P I predict, the fighting Gym is going to be pretty easy, and I predict while Watson is no pushover, the electric attacks will do well enough after a shorter-ish grind

[@LBrooklyn99]

Awesome job; I normally use Mareep (technically for an Ampharos, but you get my point) when I play Emerald as my electric type and you're one of the KZbinrs who inspire me to create more video content.

[@coleeolee]

I 100% called that first level. My exact thought process was “mid 20’s for a small chance, but level 30 to be able to do it consistently”

[@jackmahoney3783]

I suggest a Red/Blue run with only Magmar. If you look at its move list you’ll understand why. If you want throw in no Tms for added challenge I’m pretty sure magmar would have one of the highest base stat totals for a mon in a single run that you’ve done so far.

[@SKMedia252]

Maybe a comparison video, Magmar, electabuzz and jynx would be awesome to see

[@naraiceylob]

I wonder if while grinding for Roxanne you should have EV trained for attack. The brick wall you kept hitting was attack based. The other trick you seemed to miss was Secret Power TM before Maxie. Its not amazing but 70 power is better than tackle. Also you put up Steven's team from when he is the champion in ruby and sapphire instead of his emerald post game team.

[@scatterzenbonsakura]

Great video! Always looking forward the next one! May I suggest a Sudowoodo run on either a Fire-Red or Emerald? :D

[@woschiekappa6691]

Congrats to your sponsorship. Rreally like it, that you are very honest with it. Even if it was an advertisement, it was really fun to watch, cuz you was honest and had no really idea what to say and how long you had to do it. Made it way more personal and enjoyable to watch.

[@andytheguitarist472]

You know what, imma go on a crazy leap and say that you CAN beat the whole thing. Even the last fight with Steven

[@staples515]

FINALLY! THE BEST SHEEP!

[@attackingelectron]

Hey MDB, Milotic isn’t a pseudo legendary, it’s base stat total is only 540, a pseudo needs to have a BST of 600, just thought I should offer some friendly knowledge

[@codyoncken]

Definitions are very ehh in pokemon. Legendaries are supposed to be 600 base stats but there's also the sub-legendary category. This category includes Pokemon like the 3 legendary birds, the 3 legendary dogs, the 3 legendary regis, etc. Yet this base stat total ranges from 534-680 (lower than a milotic yet also higher than some true legendary Pokemon). To say that psuedo legendary Pokemon need to be at 600 at least would literally also make them stronger than alot of the legendary trio Pokemon.

[@fordskyline3]

@@codyoncken the definition of Psuedo Legendary literally states is has to have 600 base stats along side being a 3 stage evolution

[@attackingelectron]

@@fordskyline3 thank you for having the right info

[@bennettfleming4209]

I've been waiting for this challenge for a couple years now. Mareep has always been my favourite Pokemon due to it being a cute little Electric sheep. Now I remembered why I subscribe to your Channel. thank you for making my day just so much better

[@DeBadGamer]

Oh I've been waiting for this, my favorite Pokemon and my favorite gen, this gonna be gud

[@OtterlyButterly]

Hey! Been a huge fan for a long time and taken up challenges myself! one thing i've learned and something that would've helped here and in other gen 3 runs (FRLG and RSE) is secret power, in gen 3 its 70 base power physical move usually with paralysis as its added effect so a decent upgrade on tackle when you hit roadblocks like Maxie when you cant get return yet! most pokemon learn it including mareep and you can grab it on cerulean cape in FRLG and By the old healing ladies house in RSE, hope this helps for future runs and as always love the content!

[@jakethelittlecat]

So glad you got that sponsorship. Well deserved! Its so refreshing to see such a geniune KZbinr. Keep up the great work!

[@merelysteve7052]

First I was wondering why you didn't chose to replace Torchic so you had to fight a ground type. Then I remembered how insignificant the rival in Gen 3 is :D

[@dakotashroom5401]

It would be far too difficult. They do this sometimes. They pick the wrong Pokémon to replace, on purpose. It's even worse when it wouldn't be too difficult. They clearly made a mistake. But, it was when they already put a ton of time into making a video.

[@mattypanella8027]

1: beat Roxanne at level 25 2: Brawly will not be a problem 3: what fossil did you pick 4: beat Tate & Liza at level 75 I was close on some of these

[@morrigankasa570]

An interesting challenge idea I have is a Leaf Green challenge. You must only use Female Pokemon (except for Pokemon that are always Male such as Tauros), you can't use any that you didn't capture at lvl 6 or less, you also are still trying to fill the Pokedex, you can evolve the Pokemon, and you must also do the Post-Game & Challenge your Rival again, you can breed Pokemon but similarly you can't use any that aren't Female (except for the ones that are 100% Male).

[@sonic40001]

Not even sure if anyone pointed this out, but I love how well Drake's line fit with what Mah-Dry-Bread said at 21:31.

[@Mewexoy]

Commenting before the run, looking at those TM's I don't know how he's gonna handle the twin gym leaders..... That fight was always so hard for me with an actually balanced team.

[@robertlupa8273]

In my first playthrough of Emerald, I had the closest battle ever. Tate and Liza are no joke.

[@fozzie_79]

Sounds like a level 24 Roxanne fight!

[@bitemytail]

My guess was 22.

[@fisher7865]

Love your content as always, dude. You deserve so many more views. You’re an absolute mad lad

[@averylr32]

I typically don't comment on your videos however i thoroughly enjoy these challenges.. I really gotta thank you for this awesome content bro.. I've been feeling sick and nauseous from my cancer medication and your videos help so much. don't ever stop man it helps people like me out a lot. Thank you!

[@omegavulture8379]

My guess: First gym beaten when lvl 25. I look forward to these runs every week, great job as always.

[@KillerKokomi]

Man, I wonder what fossil he took. Also, I think a Ledian run could be cool.

[@leafshavingtool9185]

What about a Ledyba run?

[@VGOM2000]

Jesus, Ledian is so terrible Mdb is gonna suffer lmao

[@ThomBaws]

It's a shame because I really like Ledyba and Ledian. I played a rom-hack once which made Ledian very useful with higher stats and better abilities, and it was very fun using him, cause he punch 😄

[@KillerKokomi]

@@leafshavingtool9185 not even MDB deserves that

[@fisher7865]

@@leafshavingtool9185 omg that’s such an evil idea. I bet MDB could do it though hahah

[@vallum12100]

I'm so proud of you dude! So happy to see you getting a wicked awesome sponsor and just able to live life doing what you love. So cool to see you get this far from day one. Here's to many more years to come of your success 🙌

[@AZUAW]

hey mah dry bread ive been watching u for a few years now and recentley came back to you. All of your content is great and i watch ur playthroughs as well. I also like how u do the fallout and elder scrolls challenges so could u bring them back? i dont know if u said anything about stoping them but they are really entertaining

[@TheGhostFart]

There's a handful of berries available by the time you get access to surf that allow you to reset EVs east of route 118 just for future reference

[@burningtaubsi1208]

Those berries lower friendship in the process if I recall correctly. That would be bad for Return in terms of power. But it is an ok method if you really need some specific EVs

[@skeetermania3202]

@@burningtaubsi1208 They actually boost friendship.

[@burningtaubsi1208]

@@skeetermania3202 You're right. Thanks, I always refrained from using them because I thought that 🤔

[@vanillalo1797]

Me: Imma guess level thirty for the first gym. Wooloo: “You can rest now” Also milotic isn’t a pseudo

[@blakewilliams1401]

Thank you for taking my favorite Pokemon to the end! I love your videos and can't wait to see more!

[@dakotashroom5401]

I guess level 30 for the rock gym. The secret power TM exists. It's used to make a secret base. It also has secondary effects. The root fossil is always good to take. I thought the fire gum would be hard. But, you got return so it didn't use up too much time. I'm guessing level 70 for the psychic gym. The video was quite entertaining. It's not every day we see a mareep used in a Pokémon run.

[@bukkij40]

3:04 I'm gonna guess level 30. I'll return when I find out if I'm right or not 5:20 UPDATE. now hearing if he's gonna Have to be level 30 makes me think I'm right or I didn't guess high enough. 6:13 2nd update. Looks like I was right. Well damn. All right onto the rest of the video 6:32. It has to be a 1st try victory. Probably a 1 shot to everyone. 9:15. It gets me how the proper pronunciation of Manectric is in fact Mane-eck-trick. I've been pronouncing it Muh-Neck-Trick for so long it astounded me. It literally has the word MANE in the name. Also i find it odd that his Ace is Ruby/Saphire is Magneton and in Emerald its Manectric. Manectric IS the correct ace for Watson so the fact that they go back to Magneton for ORAS grinds my gears 11:04 I remember being walled on Flanery for a while during my Articuno only run. Mainly on Torkoal. Overheat and sunny day were too much of a Wumbo Combo for Cuno for a while. I did manage to beat her after like 15 tries 11:45 Hey which fossil did you take? 😃 13:24 I'm gonna guess level 69 for the memes. 😃 16:12 to my knowledge all I had to do on tate and liza during my Cuno run was blizzard their whole team since Blizzard works on both pokes at once. It still took me a couple tries but it wasn't that bad 16:43 well looks like it was higher than I thought but that's ok. The video is great so far. I'm really enjoying watching the video. O and Commenting while I'm watching it 17:36 Screw Juan and his double teaming Kindra 18:08 I think you're gonna win but not without being in the high 80's 18:37 my good friend Overlordzetta1 has a meme about an Absol he lovingly calls Milkshake. Whenever he does a Nuzlocke and he gets an Absol its always named Milkshake and the chat loves donating to kill the Absol much to his disliking 19:56 there's a ROM hack for emerald that speedrunners like to use for Emerald call Emerald Speedchoice. They mainly use it for meme runs and catch em all runs. It has a feature where u can do things like holding A to instantly run through text, skipping the Aqua/Magma events and other Quality of life changes. My friend Myzlstyx is in the middle of an Emerald EX CEA where he has to catch all 898 pokemon (Emerald EX has all pokemon up to SWSH) in order that the names would score in Scrabble. He's currently 53 hours in. It's segmented of course so he's not doing it all at once thank God. Otherwise he'd be dead after the first 30 straight hours 20:22 I had a feeling we'd be in the low 90's by now 21:11 FINALLY! SO LONG FLYGON! 21:38 I now call Gyrados "Water Onix" thanks to ur videos. Thanks MDB 22:06 Milotic isn't actually a Psuedo-Legendary. The only 2 psuedos are Salamance and Metagross 22:38 I doesn't SEEM impossible but will you win? No clue 23:23 what a way to end the run. Loved the video from start to finish. Can't wait for the next run 23:45 A pokemon Black run on my Birthday? Sign me up. I'm excited 😊 23:58 I'd love to see Crystal with Hitmonchan. I've been wanting to see this run for years. Thanks for the video MDB these runs really make my Saturdays 😃

[@robertlupa8273]

"in order that the names would score in Scrabble" 0_o

[@buddy1sock]

If I remember correctly, doesn’t lax incense give a slight evasion boost? Why not use that against flygon?

[@ApatheticHamster]

He could’ve also banked on the 1/256 glitch if it’s in this game, I know it’s rare but for some reason MDB gets it every second or third video

[@buddy1sock]

@@ApatheticHamster that’s only in gen 1, not gen 3. But yeah if this run was in Ben 1 he could’ve also done that too

[@sandshew4158]

Love the challenges! Hope you keep making them!

[@CelticGuardian7]

Mareep's one of my favorite Pokémon! I have fond memories of catching one early in Silver and using it for the entire game. =D This was fun to watch!

[@thequagiestsire]

I think you’re amazing at sponsorships because you sound genuine and convincing when talking about the sponsor rather than lifeless and generic like the 10,000 RSL advertisements. It makes people actually see it as good products rather than desperate shilling.

[@crazycjk]

Congrats on the success on your Khimyra sponsorship, that's really awesome. Really enjoyed the Mareep efforts too!

[@Dzyntara]

Mareep is so cute! I shouldn't hope for a Shinx run anytime soon then, but I really loved this run! And there's so many Pokémon to use in all kinds of games

[@0094Gengar]

Insane endurance to do such a brutal grind! Almost don't know how you do it, much respect for managing to put these out weekly. And a suggestion: A run with only one Haunter! I know you normally do first stage mons, but Gastly is so fragile and doesn't hit that hard so I'm not sure that would be feasible.

[@ivanastorga1641]

This is indeed my best favorite serie in your channel, and the best cathegory for me about Pokemon challenges. Nice gameplay as always Mr. MDB, greetings from Chile. 👍😁

[@jonmichaelblaylock9996]

So glad you keep making these Pokemon challenge love them so much keep up the great content enjoy your videos so much

[@burningtaubsi1208]

Small advice for grinding EVs in Emerald: If you have a need for stat you can't reliably get early, like in this run and you want to "save" some free EVs you can fill with special attack just grind against wild whismur only. They can be very reliably encountered in the tunnel and you will get health EVs from them (which are always a good choice). You might max out on HP-EVs but not on any other so you will have some free to go for Special Attack later in the run.

[@robertlupa8273]

A good advice!

[@bp3366]

Are you overweight/obese?

[@starpower1598]

Your Pokémon runs have inspired me to do random challenges I think are fun. I beat Crystal as a bug catcher, and I’m working on White with only water types and Emerald with only 1 Seviper.

[@AzzyTheGreat]

My guesses for levels were 28 for Roxanne and capped at 100 for Tate & Liza, and I'm very surprised that you were able to beat them before that--kudos! It's so nice to hear that you have a sponsor you enjoy working with and trust; that's such a rare thing--and believe me, every time I worked in sales, my own stubborn honesty was what sold things, and I always did worse when they expected me to read off of a script. I'm glad it's working out, and I just wonder whether they sell more than shirts! I unfortunately have a *sea* of shirts and certainly don't need any more, but I love to support my favourite content creators. But will you ever take the Claw Fossil?

[@justanoreo3928]

Great video as always, I'd love to see a run with swablu, or meditie, last one might be an easy quick one though.

[@adamstadick2044]

5:22 so I went back and checked all you emerald runs. Turns out it only has happened twice before, once in the plusle and minus run where you were level 30 and also in the shedinja run where you were level 35.

[@DarkEinherjar]

You forgot Secret Power, which you could use until you got Return... 70 power, 30% chance of paralysis when used indoors or on the field.

[@zacherytaylor]

MDB I love you man. Interacting with you on twitter is so fun and you just made my day with the little shout out ❤️

[@Megidramon]

Mareep is one of my favorite pokemon, and my favorite electric type. Shoutouts to Peeram, Luchajin's Mareep in her first playthrough of HeartGold.

[@Shelbkip]

Congrats on getting past the psychic gym lmao I struggle with that one big time even in normal runs. I usually get to it and then I quit xD

[@vaporeon344]

Finally! My run has finally seen it’s fruition. Awesome video!

[@CrazedOutFool]

at 0:57, I really thought Mah-Dry-Bread was going to say "We might just need Thunderbolt & Lightning... Very very frightening". This would've been awesome

[@itsallme1234]

Reminds me of my mono-type electric playthrough of Pokemon Sun. Hapu's Flygon is a beast when your team is all electric types.

[@SalmonOfK84]

I'm not sure, but maybe Cotton Guard would've helped out in the first gym more than growl? You only need two to max out your def, and I know it still leaves you vulnerable to crits, but I was surprised to see you pass up on it! Still though, amazing run as always, had a blast watching. Would love to maybe see a starter only run at some stage? Like, just to put one of the starters to the test and see if you can bring your first Pokémon all the way to victory!

[@nihildwo4874]

cotton spore =/= cotton guard.

[@geemartin6257]

I don’t subscribe to much. I used to sub to jrose. That ended a long time ago. I sub to a couple of music channels and one wrestler vlog. That’s it Welcome to the subs. I officially subbed today. You deserve it. I know it’s minuscule in the wide lens of things but that’s my way of showing appreciation to you, even after you cut your Pokémon runs to 2 weeks instead of 1 👍🏽🔥🏆 you’re the man keep kickin dix

[@Calvid00]

I don't think I can unsee this, but during the end credits at 25:45 (and I might be the only one to see this), May and Brendan look like they have goatees

[@sparkysheep]

Omg!!!!! I was SO EXCITED to see this run!!! If you couldn’t tell by name and pfp mareep is my favorite and this was so much fun to watch!

[@jayzell3687]

Hey Mah Dry Beard! You're spot on, I actually ordered the outer space t shirt from Khimyra cuz I'd never heard you sponsor anything and have lost some weight (yay pandemic anxiety running) and honestly I was surprised how comfy it is with a print. I like prints on my shirts but a lot of the time with band shirts or other similar branded stuff it always feels rough and scratchy where the print is, so I have to wear them with an undershirt. But the shirt I got from Khimyra actually doesn't feel like they did the print press THROUGH the shirt if you get what I mean. The print didn't die after some washes and such (I hang dry my stuff now unless I'm trying to shrink it), and it's still comfy and fits my weirdly sized shoulders really well! Just wanted to say thanks for helping me find a print t I can wear without an undershirt, it makes the days I study for my MSW but see people in public as well way nicer. Glad they've continued the sponsorship, and if you're doing future reads and they're giving you that freedom, I think sharing prints you think look cool is awesome! 2nd sponsored product I've ever gotten (manscapes dual blade just works super well with my weird facial hair) and I'm super happy with it. Hope ya can throw some more recommendations on their stuff out, and congrats on your sponsorship MDB!

[@FlameWingPhoenix]

Your comment about saving the world creased me XD I cant believe that at level 91 you were still getting out-sped by Flygon! Congratulations on the long term sponsorship too :) Week 42: would you be able to beat Pokémon Crystal with a team of only one Porygon

[@Ukiby3000]

Was waiting for this because Mareep is one of my favorite Pokemon EVER

[@belzzor2322]

Excellent run as always! Love the Wooloo gag. Hoping to see Gen 4 only 1 driftloon

[@robertlupa8273]

Have you ever noticed how much Drifloon looks like Tentacool?

[@lydiazap7243]

So glad the Khimyra sponsorship is going well! I went ahead and ordered one of their space whale shirts!

[@CharlesGouraudgaming]

A way to grind in gen 3 is to get the phone number for trainers (automatic after you beat them, look up a list) and just walk in and out of their route repeatedly. Check periodically to see if you've triggered a rematch. Note that this only kicks in after Norman. Alternately, you can rebattle the camera duo repeatedly.

[@teyonschavari6187]

Thank goodness you're finally using speedup to grind! You've proven your patience and perseverance enough, it got to the point where you were unnecessarily torturing yourself. Hope you are enjoying doing these runs a bit more now!

[@martinagniss59]

4:42 the poor guy watched as mareep learned a grass type attack, went in to see what it did, and quickly moved on with his life. I felt that pain, ngl.

[@mitchellallen1095]

I don't know if you did this or thought of it, but what if you did like an all-same type move run. So whatever pokemon type you have you can only use that type of moves (ex. fire type pokemon, only fire type moves. ground type pokemon, ground type moves). and same if a pokemon would have two types as well. I do enjoy watching your videos and challenges.

[@arceusalmighty1276]

My favorite Pokémon evolution line! Very excited for this run!

[@JitteryJackanape]

i think, keyword think you could have gotten the tm for secret power next to the hold lady who heals you right after firey path. there's a cooltrainer staring at a tree and he gives it to you, the same one to make secret bases. i don't know if that would have helped against maxie first battle, but just a thought for any future runs that struggle against camerupt.

[@NakazoraGen]

AHHHHHH! MAREEP! I liked this before I even watched it, because I love Ampharos and its line. ... and then you nicknamed him Wooloo... ... ... I am conflicted.

[@liamaldrich2476]

Mareep is my favorite baby pokemon

[@jacobkaufman4376]

I'm glad your using turbo, and am really enjoying your video

[@lolozo214]

I love the name them after the wrong pokemon gag, in my pokemon insurgence playthrough I had a pikachu named voltorb

[@nolanbenner703]

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[@likecat7886]

Pokemon Black 2/White 2 with only a Pawniard? My favorite games with one of my favorite pokemon, if don't think you can play through the second games after the Xmas Special (Great video) it will be good in Black/White too. I really hope you see it, keep up the great content, watching you from Hungary. The name could be Gallade (or any Knight inspired pokemon) in my opinion.

[@clessalvein876]

Guessng level 30 for Roxanne because I remember taking a solo Abra against Brock. Even if it’s maybe a bit low, I think you’ll need to get that high, but then choose yo bash your head against the fight until you succeed because grinding that early sucks.

[@RezeedTheDataspirit]

Dude, Mareep like most pokemon can learn secret power which is a pretty decent move and you get the TM before you even get to fallarbor town so you didn't need to tackle your way through the maxie fight. Plus, Secret power has the bonus effect of depending on what battle field you are fighting in. It can range from giving chance of sleep, flinch, paralysis, poison, etc all while being twice the strength of tackle. Also, beep beep I'm Mareep. I said beepbeep I'm mareep.

[@NunleftVTw]

1. Have you ever considered using Hidden Power for coverage? Depending on the type (eg. water) it could save grinds. 2. Can you beat Pokemon LG/FR ROUND 2 with a . (Jesse and James Team, Ash's Kanto Team, Mono-type, Mono-Color, Gift Pokemon only, etc)

[@davidgardner6677]

In RSE runs you can use a save editor (pkhex I think?) at the beginning to get a hidden power type that might help with anything you get stuck at post Wattson.

[@ehanrijanto]

Nice! Mareep line is my favorite line, hope they get some love in future games

[@SERMareep2007]

They don't. They want to give Gen 1 mons all the atention.