Can You Beat a Hardcore Nuzlocke Using Only "M" Pokemon?

Is it possible to beat Hardcore Nuzlocke using only Pokemon species beginning with the letter M? I'll be playing this in Pokemon Omega Ruby, where Mega Evolutions are fair game! (They start with M, after all)
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The Hardcore Nuzlocke rules for this challenge:
1. Only catch the first Pokemon on each route that begins with the letter M, or evolves into a Pokemon that does.
2. If a Pokemon faints, it must be released.
3. For Gym Battles/E4, must be at the highest Pokemon's level cap at the start of the fight.
4. No items in battle.
5. Play on Set Mode.
6. No Legendaries.
7. Duplicates Clause - I can re-roll an encounter if I have already caught one during the run.
8.Pokemon cannot be evolved if further evolutions don't start with M (Mega Evolutions don't count in these scenarios).
9. Pokemon that evolve into M Pokemon can be used even if they don't start with M (e.g., Surskit is okay).
10. Shiny's are allowed to be caught, and allowed to be used if they begin with M. (But what are the chances of that...... 👀
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[@Rylockes]

What’s your favorite “M” Pokémon? Let me know here in the comments!

[@hishaampharo]

Metagross, Steel/Psychic blew my mind when I played Ruby the first time

[@evawhite1144]

Metagross, Milotic and Mismagius, would be my top 3 "M" pokemon.

[@MarigoldMonarch]

Mimikyu

[@CarnivorousConnor]

Ya gotta do this for every letter

[@Cyansational]

Mosepass

[@syrup8799]

When you do Z, you should do a meme run where you just encounter like Zacian, Zamazenta, Zapdos, Zygarde in grass and act like it's natural. Bonus points if you use a romhack that puts them in a Gen 3 game

[@Wasab1onyt]

That would be good

[@xeno_phobik]

Or code the game to where every possible encounter is Zangoose. That's the only non legendary Z, right? Oh, and Zubat 😂

[@leonbrown4012]

@@xeno_phobik also zigzagoon, zebstrika, zorua, zweilous

[@iantaakalla8180]

Then a Gen 5 Z run may also work because Zoroark, Zebstrika, and Zweilous are in Unova naturally.

[@thecatherd]

Haha, "Smemem" broke me a little bit. My favorite M Pokémon is one of Malamar, Mandibuzz or Maractus. Love 'em all.

[@kreamvp2931]

Mine is Marizard

[@KubickQ]

@@kreamvp2931 rare opinion nowadays. I remember when everyone loved marizard

[@mysticvaporeon2uwu460]

mine is MUDKIP

[@kreamvp2931]

@@KubickQ me too marizard used to rule the world

[@pastel_pink]

@@kreamvp2931 mines Mgenesect

[@makikomaaki]

I like how I've only recently watched that other letterlocke where you said you weren't going to use Megas because they start with M, and people were saying they're looking forward to the M letterlocke. This be fun

[@glebs]

Physical Milotic is so clever! I love seeing your sets for these runs. My favorite M pokemon is Metagross.

[@princeapoopoo5787]

Hell yeah, Metagross! My second favourite Pokemon of all time!

[@featherglacier6822]

Masquerain is my all time favorite pokemon so I'm so happy it's an encounter! I don't know what made me love such a random pokemon so much but I'm very excited!

[@alexhaupt2134]

Masquerain is like, the perfect mix of weird and pretty. It's such a unique design.

[@definingkr33d]

I’m loving these challenges. Your humor and strategy are both incredible! Even when you don’t win, it’s still great seeing the journeys to get there. You had a lot of interesting strats here, my favorites being the Slaking one and getting intentionally damaged on Mawile for Sucker Punch.

[@Amelia4111]

*YOUR, NOT YOU'RE! AND THERE IS NO H IN MAWILE!*

[@llon356]

Can you do a nuzlock but only with the pokemon that game's evil team used?

[@thedreamerboy9767]

So I may have binge watch this series to get to here, and I'm so glad I did. Every single one was great and I can't wait for more.

[@tekayo63]

physical coil milotic man. these strats are insane

[@AdarshVK18]

Metagross definitely tops the charts in my list of M pokemon. A close second is mewtwo

[@luckylucario8451]

It's crazy that this series is almost a year old. I have enjoyed every video you've made up to this point

[@ThatBlueMew]

I love this series with the Pokémon that start with one letter! Can’t wait until you get to X

[@Slaymisi]

there is only 3 and i think you can only get 2 in one game

[@Goldy12378]

Maractus is my favorite M Pokémon! It was cool to see you use some underrated mons & cool strategies in this run :D

[@JuliaJulia-vh4xc]

Great run with (almost) no deaths! My favorite M pokemon are Meganium, Maractus, Munchlax, Meloetta!

[@breadman19]

I cannot choose just one but my favorite M pokemon are Mareep, Meowth, Mawile, Meganium and Mismagius

[@Joshfeatmario]

With how clean and calculated this run was, it really puts into perspective how difficult the runs you previously failed were, your skill most definitely was not the issue. I binge watched this entire series just a few days ago when i discovered your channel and i gotta say, your progression in terms of editing and humor is fantastic, looking forward to the rest of the alphabet and any consecutive video or series ideas.

[@joycourier]

Aw what a great idea! Milotic, Masquerain and Mawile are all in my top 10, nice to see so many of my faves in one video :)

[@PaviPwns]

I love this series. This made me do a 'P' only run on Fire Red. I cannot wait for that episode, and more from your channel. Keep up the content!

[@skunkosourous8523]

This was a great video! I was so hoping to see Meganium since that's my favorite starter, but this was awesome

[@velvet_max]

I recently found your channel and it instantly became a favorite of mine! Love your style and humor. Looking forward to what you will do in the future

[@emilymonkey]

Recently discovered you and have been watching the back catalogue of your videos every day! You're so entertaining - manage to make the videos both interesting and funny! Keep it up!

[@louiswendlander9083]

LMAO the constantly anxious man's joke and image made me crack up. Honestly same and makes me wanna do that with "no soliciting" underneath it. 🤣 Great vid as always!

[@elias1670]

let’s gooooo i just finished binging the entire series literally like 4 days ago at work just for you to drop more hehe 😈😈

[@Q_z_]

Glad to see that my guy is finally catching a break with a smooth run

[@yoinks7003]

I’ve been waiting for this one, ever since you mentioned all mega evolutions started with M. And I definitely wasn’t disappointed.

[@Budewfan]

I recently did a regular nuzlocke of Omega Ruby. I had a deathless E4, had beaten almost all of Steven's Pokémon, and it was just my Mega Swampert vs his Mega Metagross. I outspeed and use Earthquake, and Metagross lives on 1HP, uses Giga Impact, gets a crit, and kills my starter. I took it out immediately afterward since Steven had used all his healing items already, but I don't think I'll ever not be salty about this.

[@Kimchichi]

Thank you. Im always waiting for the next! 🥳🥳

[@golbat888]

Ah yes, my favorite champion Smemem

[@marias1609]

I love this series!! I think it could also be really fun if you traded for Pokemon in other languages if you ever run into troubles like the I run again :)

[@ander_pantz]

Smemem is now my new favorite champion Malamar is my favorite M pokemon just because of the Contrary Superpower setup

[@judetini4679]

This has probably been one of your easier ones but I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@mixou2943]

ooooh nooo now I've watched all your videos in one week and there's no more left... ._. 100% sub ! Love your content, your strategies and your amazing sense of humour ! ^^ See you soon in the letter N ! ^^

[@w1nther930]

These challenges are always fun to watch since it makes you play so many differentteams you usually would never use

[@aappaapp6627]

I absoluelty love this letterlock series!!

[@kip258]

Well if you ask me, I think you did a great job. :D

[@GG-dt5hh]

Shame we didn't see my favourite pokemon, Malamar, but it's always great seeing more of your challenges!

[@marcisbravo9445]

Smemem hit me like a brick😂. My favorite M ‘Mons are (Alolan) Marowak and Mimikyu.

[@arebolguese180]

great content as always

[@DementedDuskull]

This is right up my alley

[@skygazer6082]

11:56 Uhhh, Magic, you good?

[@speedycrow]

I always love the Pokémon art, there all so cute!

[@thedarkroy1794]

These videos are freaking addicting

[@tiemen9095]

I think I'll do an M-challenge in Emerald soon. Currently working on the "T+W" challenge (i.e., either T or W - after some deliberation I thought it'd give me a challenging but workable / fun set of pokemon to run).

[@thelaw2855]

I did an M challenge in Emerald! It was challenging but very fun! Imo it's significantly harder since you don't have access to a Medicham or Masquerian, and Mawile isn't available until Victory Road. You're pretty much reliant on Marshtomp until you catch a Machop, since the rest of your potential team will be very frail. Magneton comes after the Norman tho so that's a plus!

[@tiemen9095]

@@thelaw2855 yeah I figured Marshtomp, with (sacrificial) support from Makuhita, Magikarp and Marrill can get you through the early game. Then the likes of Machoke, Magneton, Mightyena and Muk (if you allow it) give you some strategic options later on. I recommend the T+W too. Tip: 4 early optional trainers have zigzagoons that hold nuggets. If you come back to thief those you can just get enough cash to buy flamethrower before Wattson ;).

[@KingWolf171w]

Legend has it that lucario is still waiting for you when in the hardcore nuzlocke using only B pokemon You said Come talk to me when im only using L pokemon

[@therfrouge456]

Impressive New Record on 1 Death and no deaths against Smemem

[@7k7ake]

Man!! Seeing a Marill and a Mawile together reminds me of the two star Pokémon in one of my own challenge teams,,

[@Amelia4111]

MARILL IS SUPPOSED TO END WITH 2 L'S!

[@7k7ake]

@@Amelia4111 Sorry! I’ll fix it very soon.

[@reevebagadiong7317]

My favorite "M" pokemon would be a Milotic! It is just so tanky and a great team member.

[@glowstonelovepad9294]

Ah yes, Sidmey, Phoeme, Gmacia, and Mrake

[@spaventapassericlub6143]

finally the best nuzlocke format is back

[@glam4663]

My oh my I must see this magnificent M challenge.

[@FrostyFrostySnow]

I like Wallace's Seaking setting up Rain Dance to speed it's own demise

[@armoredaustin4127]

I love That you named one of your Pokémon Mothra that’s my favorite Godzilla character

[@gavinmckinley1657]

lets gooooooooo another video

[@takaotheijnbattleship4534]

12:29 Why was I expecting an "oh yeah"?

[@revalentinemashups510]

My favorite "M" pokemon is Magnemite. Speaking of, you can actually get Magnemite in New Mauville as soon as you get surf-the door won't be openable, but there's a little area in front of it that you can access where wild pokemon still appear.

[@goifur]

Rip Mr Meeseeks

[@rockmanzeromodernday941]

I love Milotic, since it's one of my favorite Water-type Pokémon.

[@Alice-ic7xc]

I’m surprised I’m not the only one that names Marill, “Mickey” or ”Minnie”

[@Meewthree]

There are so many cool M pokemon I'm realizing lol

[@weebrahim]

Great run! Sad that mr meeseeks had to die tho 😭

[@alfiesmullet1311]

MAGNIFICENT

[@rickyhall1477]

Truck-kun needs no driver!

[@alexhaupt2134]

14:17 I was literally thinking to myself, "Why does he have Mud Sport? I don't think that move actually affected any battles a single time for me, and it's definitely been powercrept since then" only to be completely shocked that it actually did have an affect on your battle lol (albeit very minor). That's actually a pretty good buff! Still bad, though I'm really happy to see Masquerain used! All the assorted moth Pokemon are super underrated, but this one in particular because it's more interpretive (and you know...directly competing with Beautifly and Dustox at the time). To say nothing of the reputation they have in the games as the worst possible fully evolved Pokemon possible. Exceedingly underrated Pokemon. Edit: SMEMEM ADFJK;ADLDF

[@bvd_vlvd]

Misdreavus is very cool, kind of a bummer that you didn't get to use it

[@Metal_Overlord]

"Slayking" kills me everytime

[@Kmn483]

Can't wait for Zubat only.

[@MiraChan]

Smemem made me laugh so hard!

[@pokerezcollections4703]

Magcargo is the underrated champ!!! How many people have used one for egg grinding

[@laurenshuwen351]

kinda funny that the only death is to wally but great run my faves are mudkip and marshadow

[@Blackadder125]

Congrats, you're halfway through the alphabet! There's some tough letters coming up in the second half; O and U are both gonna be very challenging, as well as the obvious problems Q, X, and Y present.

[@iantaakalla8180]

N does not have much Pokémon available either.

[@emilymonkey]

I was wondering if, when Ryan gets to X / Y, maybe he could combine a couple of letters (like do X and Y together?)

[@pigmasters3263]

Mr. Meeseeks is my spirit animal

[@someidiotwithalamp]

You actually have access to the entrance area of New Mauville as soon as you get Surf, so you could’ve gotten your Magnemite that early

[@spystone7011]

How did you make that cool HUD on the side of your screen

[@moon-jc8us]

Hey Rylockes I have in idea. you can do nuzlocke variants depending with their letters. like letter W you can do a wedlocke (if you don't konw what is a wedlocke go which marriland he is a fun youtuber "in my opinion" brought you by Dobbs non-sponsored) or other variances. So can be FUNTIME!!!! And entertainment!

[@pokeplayashadow]

Pretty cool

[@mustafa_kumsar]

They did minun dirty

[@carucath97]

I find it funny that the one Pokemon that died was your starter XD

[@builderforce6096]

The most consistent way to win was by using Marshtomp. This is pretty much every Hoenn game (also obvisously Swampert later)

[@pancakes4life804]

ah, yes, my favorite elite 4, mrake

[@backpackerraden6268]

Congrats on the run. Out of curiosity why did you need Static Manectric over Lightning Rod?

[@misomie]

I think it's because it's more likely to come in handy than lightning rod. Lightning rod is fun but there aren't that many electric enemies in Hoenn. Static though can be activated by most enemy pokemon.

[@damienmaverick9937]

two of my favorite pokemon in general are Murkrow and Morgem, and those both start with M!

[@flamingfurret3037]

What do you use for your pokemon EMulator for earlier generations?

[@ArthurTRead]

I'm so curious what name you were gonna give magcarco my favourite m pokemon is marill

[@dartagnanearl1467]

The only time Mega would be use cause all Megas start with M

[@DjoingDalton]

Of course he'd be the only one to actually score a kill...

[@avoiceofreason1178]

Wow, I'm here early. Exactly 100 views at the time I'm writting this.

[@goldrush7414]

489 here

[@cindyzhaoyingzi8719]

@@goldrush7414 1085

[@Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy]

1562

[@skygazer6082]

2.9k

[@krazykalen8310]

Milotic is my fav M Pokémon and fav Pokémon in general. Nice to see her get a spotlight

[@Amelia4111]

DO NOT CALL MILOTIC A F*CKING SHE!

[@krazykalen8310]

@@Amelia4111 ????

[@bigmonkey6801]

Unfortunately, once again, I get quick feet

[@Kimchichi]

When will you post N?? Can't wait ^^

[@shinytrax]

cant wait for X lol

[@ed765super]

Ah yes. The masochist run

[@orange6323]

Good Luck with Q as theres only FOUR Pokemon. But there is Quaxly tho but forget it.

[@umbraluna8387]

My favorite m pokemon are medicham, meowstic, and miltank

[@laurasanya]

curious, why ddi you not catch an Electrike on the route before Mauville City ?

[@Toxihex]

You should do a run with only pokemon whose names rhyme.

[@mycreativeandgamerschannel]

N pokemon is going to be fun as sure will be nutty lol got name pokemon Nutty for N pokemon challenge

[@avatar15177]

“Slayking”.

[@kleptrep94]

Why didn't you catch the Poochyena with Fire Fang? Or is that after you get the first badge?

[@KubickQ]

You _could’ve_ used shiny mega Gyarados because of what you said about megas at the beginning of the video