Can You Beat Pokemon Blaze Black 2 With Only Status Moves? (Challenge Mode, Part 1)

[@morrowseer9969]

Never in my life would I have expected to hear, "Pidove is a threat."

[@thenorfnonly3486]

The scariest thing to see in a comments section is a link

[@melvint-p9500]

Same with Golbat

[@thenorfnonly3486]

As someone who consistently uses a Crobat on their teams, I take offense

[@melvint-p9500]

@@thenorfnonly3486 Don't get me wrong, I love the entire line, I just like Golbat the least.

[@thenorfnonly3486]

Fair enough.

[@BulbasaurRepresent]

The dedication to do this is insane, with no items in battle too. I haven't watched the video yet but just the fact that it's a part one gives me insight into how crazy this challenge must be. Props to ya.

[@Shyguymask]

I really need to go re-watch my HeartGold video and see how I somehow squeezed that into 24 minutes!

[@LordofLumber72]

Agreed

[@IamaPERSON]

@@Shyguymask maybe you were so focused on the challenge, you didn't pay attention to the time.

[@devinhigoy221]

@@Shyguymask What music did you use on 2:50?

[@Shyguymask]

Let's try something fun! Reply to THIS comment by naming almost any non-Legendary Pokemon of your choice. The most liked comment will be a Pokemon I'll be forced to utilize in at least one major battle in part 2 of the playthrough, as long as it's obtainable before Victory Road. You have a lot of choices, everytime I've played this game my Pokedex was at 500+ Pokemon seen by the time I beat the Elite Four.

[@Creeps20]

Golurk. Nobody ever uses it, it'd be fun to see even if obviously dumb.

[@nathaniel817]

Magikarp

[@edgybubblegum6404]

I'll try and be unique with this oppertunity, Minccino or its evolution, whatever works best.

[@mr.penguin8301]

Darmanitan.

[@thenoise4485]

Shuckle because why not, it's Shuckle

[@ThePaldeaGal]

Love how after "I'll use taunt to stop toxic spikes" "Trubbish uses explosion"

[@vostok1459]

Shroomish: What is my purpose? SGM: You use leech seed. Shroomish: Oh my god.

[@krisrock1824]

I love the absolutely illogical escalation in Roxie's fight Croagunk used Taunt! The foe's Trubbish fell for the taunt! *The foe's Trubbish used Explosion!* How the hell is a Trubbish able to learn Explosion?

[@epicjeong]

*Combustable trash*

[@thenorfnonly3486]

_FWOOM_

[@moosesues8887]

Dumpster fire subscribe to him he makes banger content

[@sbdkitty1939]

All the trash inside him formed a pipebomb

[@gengarzilla1685]

TM, probably. Just because you don't have a TM for this move, doesn't mean she can't.

[@edgybubblegum6404]

Anyone else remember being in the discord while the first grind was going on? We suffered with him. Also, really nice job on getting this out! One of the actually unique challenges and i cant wait for all the comments that didnt read the description and ask about struggle.

[@aralcmary]

Report the spammer, not the video

[@bleurdreemurr4277]

I can't tell you enough how impressed iwas seeing the First Gym Leader with 6 Pokemon, with a specific strategy for all of them and you still kick his butt, damn. But also i loved how cute the moment ¨I missed you Haunter¨ was. I'm cheering you Shyguymask!

[@aralcmary]

"i won't hit You, but i'll win" The challenge

[@dailinelily]

Every agreement I have with my parents be like:

[@nero7862]

Uh oh BLAZE Black, this is gonna be fun

[@YoloYester94]

Blaze the cat 😹

[@Acecer]

@@YoloYester94 cry

[@thisaccountissomethingelse6960]

Dude why do you do this to yourself

[@heroicvileplume7184]

I’m sure you probably know this, but picking up an encore Pokémon helps a lot with stalling. If the encored move is out of PP, they are forced to struggle

[@gengarzilla1685]

Encore followed by Disable is something seriously evil when you've managed to pull it off.

[@Juli_is_Online]

Ah yes, Drayano and his brilliant RomHacks. Don't think I'll ever be able to beat the first Blaze Black while Nuzlocking lol, maybe one day. Anyway loves challenges like these, which are made even more dynamic and interesting in already challenging games like this. Kudos for not using items in battle btw, many people do that and it just turns into boring potion stall

[@citricacid8890]

i forgot of how when your heath is low in gen 5, the song is a legit BANGER.

[@BlackScreenProductions125]

"The song is a legit BANGER" describes the entire gen 5 OST.

[@choihayting5039]

@@BlackScreenProductions125 relatable but the genwunners are coming

[@simpleduck7218]

I think you mean to post this... "I forgot how gen 5 songs are legit BANGERS." Thank me later

[@citricacid8890]

@@simpleduck7218 haha. yes they are.

[@lukewillard3423]

I feel like saying it's impossible to beat it just because you are forced into a battle that forces you to use another pokemon shouldn't count as a loss. But this is a fantastic video nontheless! Keep up the great work, you add a whole new level to grinding in Pokemon that I have never seen before.

[@YoloYester94]

Welcome to episode 74 of SGM loses his goddamn mind doing a challenge run.

[@goldenpig6453]

You: (desperately fighting a very bloody uphill battle) The sun: haha funni bird

[@reantherean2016]

Well time to go give blaze black a try. I need something more challenging from this franchise.

[@emperortgp2424]

Also try pokemon unbound and pokemon radical red, they're gba rom hacks but have all the new pokemon and most of the new features up to gen 7/8

[@gengarzilla1685]

I think they take it a bit too far. Drayano's stuff is more my ballpark.

[@amethyphoenix]

I see you are a man of culture using Audino. Well picked, since Audino is a nice support tank all things considered.

[@theferydra8753]

Ah, like Pokestar Studios' obligatory tutorial wasn't annoying enough...

[@amethyphoenix]

it's all fine and dandy for a casual playthrough, but on a self-imposed challenge run like this? That's a run killer.

[@ThatAstralSystem]

I don't count Pokestar as a loss because its not your pokemon being used.

[@amethyphoenix]

@@ThatAstralSystem I mean, you have a point there, but it's also a segment that cannot be skipped, so it's just a brutal speedbump.

[@gengarzilla1685]

All you gotta do is use the right move and say the right thing. I fail to see how that's annoying. It's definitely not on the levels of the Alola or Galar games.

[@neiriellemacedo371]

@@gengarzilla1685 simple its just waste your time

[@tammytheranger7645]

Croagunk: **uses Taunt** Trubbish: So. You've chosen death. **uses explosion**

[@loafus2761]

So basically just competive stall teams as an in game challenge.

[@tgnm9615]

So basically like Clefable stupid moonlight + stored power + minimize + cosmic power stall strat

[@funfacts9229]

@@tgnm9615 Clefable can run Soft Boiled with that now

[@spyke7311]

Cosmic Power + Recover Eternatus.

[@91veltra]

The fact you had the patience to gring for poison powder is impressive

[@Pudu2909]

never knew how much I needed a BB/VW challenge run in my life, thank u

[@blueyoshi5133]

Wow metapod getting to level 9 was so well edited it felt so impactful easily best part of the video

[@CorruptX]

Shyguymask beating every challenge 1 day at a time.

[@aralcmary]

@Nasir Saleemi report the spammer, don't click on the video

[@bupkis3639]

Incredibly unexpected video, LOVE to see Blaze Black 2 getting some love from my fave KZbin channel

[@sweetumami1338]

Hope it’s not odd to mention, but I like the lack of vocals :) it’s more relaxing to follow along and read than listen to someone’s voiced commentary

[@luda_storm]

So we moving into pokemon now? PERFECT! I love pokemon

[@wackiezengoes4362]

But please, stick with the earlier gens lol

[@Frog_Dogger]

Same

[@HarryS56]

@@wackiezengoes4362 I’d say anything pre gen 7 is game. I quite like black and white.

[@averagechannelname9969]

ShyGuyMask had already done a Pokemon challenge. This is more of a sequel to that one

[@BulbasaurRepresent]

@@HarryS56 Gen 7 is my favourite generation lol. Gen 6 and Gen 8 are the ones to avoid

[@therealmorganofficial]

Awesome job, great way to put a different spin on a Pokémon challenge. I’m completing a few Pokémon challenges soon too :)

[@Shyguymask]

Yooo let's go If they are different and fresh I'll binge watch them

[@undercoverfbi3155]

As a smogon stall player this video puts a smile in my face

[@memegamerthe3rd777]

Never thought I'd see the line Pidove is a huge threat.

[@KitsuneKoinu]

When you didn't watch the first part when it got out and now get to watch it all in one go

[@iceicicle3046]

I'm just rewatching the first part

[@iamalettuce2759]

Very excited to see the second part to this sequel of sorts to the status only playthrough with heart gold and soul silver.

[@thegooseking6355]

Finnaly someone gives gen 5 the recognition it deserves, nice vid.

[@quimartolas12]

The past 2 years gave it a lot of recognition already lol

[@CrashHeelin]

Geez, egg moves in the first gym while you’re gimping yourself within the challenge? This is going to be real painful in the late game when everyone is going to be running competitive loadouts. Not to mention gen 5 is known infamously for the weather wars. Can’t wait for part 2 to see what chaos is coming up

[@kayronavila6299]

I read the title: "You must be kidding..."

[@ballistic2247]

This man is a wizard

[@elrichardo1337]

that audino cheese :o wow the thought of abusing regenerator legit _never_ crossed my mind, as the only thing I ever associated with audino was exp farming

[@gengarzilla1685]

I might try that with two different species if I ever play BB2/VW2 again, to avoid switching in on super effective hits. Say, Slowbro and Amoongus.

[@edgarsintitulo4468]

Pokemon Black and White kinda remind me of Sonic Unleashed, because when they released, they were hated, but some years after their release, they were loved

[@unnoticed4571]

Yeah, that sounds about right to me

[@janainewball-oladapo8793]

Remember this is blaze black which makes the game even better

[@edgarsintitulo4468]

@@janainewball-oladapo8793 I know

[@janainewball-oladapo8793]

@@edgarsintitulo4468 yeah I have no reason to play the vanilla game outside of a challenge now

[@foiledagain1914]

God I really need to start using stat changing moves more often.

[@Shyguymask]

Scizor with Sword Dance and Technician-boosted Bullet Punch ravages the latter half of the game from my experience :)

[@frostlord1246]

Me too. I watched him do the same challenge with heart gold and now I want to use Curse more often going forward

[@RandomHans]

Moves like Swords Dance, Work Up and Nasty Plot are pretty good stat-up moves

[@hbb1939]

@@RandomHans Dragon dance/ quiver dance are pretty good as well considering you can probably outspeed any NPC's pokemon affter +1

[@gengarzilla1685]

When you get around the defensive drops, Shell Smash is something to be truly feared.

[@typ1cxl_]

i love how every video he uploads the game is always something i love

[@sundownchild5012]

you caused him to lose

[@dazambie]

Bruh and here I am trying to do it normally

[@dailinelily]

I swear I was binge watching Pokémon challenges AND THIS POPS UP I'M ALL IN- Love all of the effort you put into your videos!

[@janaldridge822]

Awesome challenge and well played

[@antomicx1]

Congratulations on getting past Burgh in this challenge run! I remember Volt White 2 being a nightmare to nuzlocke, so I can only imagine how insane a status move only challenge run will be on Blaze Black 2. Do you have any strategies that you plan to use for the N fight in Chargestone Cave? That was the battle that gave me my first team wipe during a nuzlocke run, and I remember it being really difficult to get past.

[@Shyguymask]

Ah, I believe you're confusing Black/White 1 and 2, it's actually in BW1 that you fight N in Chargestone cave. I actually never played Blaze Black/Volt White 1 though, I really should one day.

[@antomicx1]

@@Shyguymask Oh, you're right! I forgot that was from Black/White 1. I would highly recommend it though, it is really well done and really challenging to nuzlocke!

[@jackgreehan]

Just casually has the beefiest special tank in the game before the second gym

[@gengarzilla1685]

If this wasn't a romhack, you've basically won already.

[@-Yellowish]

honestly black and white was the first pokemon game i ever played so seeing the sequel getting played by someone i enjoy watching even if it is a modded version made my few weeks

[@TriggeredSceptileSSJ]

Amazing job, waiting for the next part

[@xsol9964]

I love how the low hp sfx mixed with the music. It just work somehow...

[@pyritepanx]

Alright remember to play driftveil city theme in the series at some point so you won’t get yelled at any hardcore black/white fans

[@CoolyCools]

Never thought a pigeon would be that threatening

[@RhenaudTheLukark]

Glad to see you're not abandoning the challenge even if you hit a roadblock! I was a little disappointed for one of your latest challenges (the CrossCode one) because you stopped as soon as you hit one, I was kinda interested in how little breaks you can get away with in the entire game, but I guess it takes a lot more work to segment a big challenge like that. Still, I'm looking forward to see the next part of this challenge! Way to go!

[@Shyguymask]

I have a different mindset depending on the challenge. For the CrossCode one, I consider the appeal to be the curiosity of if beating the game while outright avoiding interacting with the Break mechanic (beyond partially filling the yellow bar for extra damage) is possible or not. As a "challenge" strictly I didn't find it particularly interesting as it boiled down to boss battles being endurance tests. This Pokemon challenge however actively changes the gameplay and forces me to use vastly different strategies and units to my advantage.

[@RhenaudTheLukark]

@@Shyguymask It's understandable, thanks for replying! CrossCode without any break looked a lot like a chore, but I was just curious about how many of those are absolutely needed If push comes to shove, I'll just get back into CrossCode and see for myself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@JustinKoenigSilica]

what is this, pacifist %? love it! great vid.

[@spidey5108]

17:43 Oh come _on..._ Such a bummer, but I'm glad that you're still going with this challenge. 18:55 _'Nam flashbacks to Curse on Gym Leaders' Pokemon_ 21:38 Really? Close call.

[@ViddysVids]

Cant wait for part 2!

[@dvijkotadia6242]

Imagine the Pokemon being caught and expecting to be trained to be the best of the best but it's just shyguymask and he goes no... You will only use leech seed 😭

[@spyke7311]

Another day in the life of ferrothorn

[@TheAdvertisement]

Heyyy isn't this SmallAnt's beat Pokemon without dealing damage challenge? Glad to see it in other Pokemon games!

[@Shyguymask]

I actually did this challenge in HeartGold over a year prior.

[@TheAdvertisement]

@@Shyguymask . . . oh. pls forgiv

[@gengarzilla1685]

Well, you and your Regenerator duo have inspired me to play VW2 Complete again with Challenge Mode turned on now. I'm switching it off for Skyla because I really don't want to deal with this battle format, but it's here for all other major battles. Some highlights so far have been my starter Pignite crushing Cheren's whole team with a buffed (25 power) Arm Thrust, then scraping out a solo win against Roxie (it's a miracle that he only ended up poisoned by Whirlipede's ability) and even narrowly surviving Burgh's beastly team with Eviolite equipped (the one first Focus Blast miss from Accelgor made it possible at all).

[@Shyguymask]

Eviolite is a godsend and one of my favorite hold items in general

[@M3G4T3RR4]

“I’ve never seen anyone battle like you do”

[@nya.nyandrew]

you absolute madlad, holy shit. hats off to ya, and best of luck with the rest of the challenge! here's a question if you feel like it: what do you do during your grinding sessions? i.e. listen to podcasts, videos, work on scriptwriting/your own videos, etc and if you do, what specifically are you watching/listening/consuming?

[@Shyguymask]

I tend to watch xQc or old AVGN episodes

[@R8Spike]

one with radical red would be great

[@kaled8839]

i dont think radical red would be possible tbh, with not actually being able to overlevel without hours of grinding and the insanity of late game, especially those e4 teams

[@brandontan2335]

@@kaled8839 nah its possible. I have seen multiple people do it. Ngl RR difficulty is kinds overrated. Its still very hard but people are making it as if its impossible

[@cjfromlossantos]

Bruno Mars: Fat man turns his life around

[@spideymenz5738]

For a second I thought it was weird how Bulbapedia didn’t show any of the changes your challenge mode run showed. Then I properly read the title… YIKES, good luck

[@tgnm9615]

Dont you realise this logo? 0:12. I too first thought its pokemon black 2 until i saw this logo

[@low427]

Your videos are so good, keep up the great work

[@crystalmetagross3676]

But actually tho the PAIN this man had to go through

[@athath2010]

What an absolute mad lad. I'm surprised that the creator of Blaze Black didn't make the Pokestar Studios section skippable, considering its reputation.

[@metachop7444]

i like that section

[@gengarzilla1685]

It's an undeserved reputation. Force Palm, Bring it on, Ice Punch, done. People insist on unfairly exaggerating this tutorial as though it's as bad as the handholding from Gens 7 or 8.

[@TCStink3]

Playing Blaze Black/Volt White without the overhauls is like playing Mario Party solo or drinking alone.

[@Shyguymask]

Disagree

[@Chrispy]

Haven’t started yet but I’m guessing: toxic, protect, sub, leftovers

[@spyke7311]

Dude, this is just a regular day of a stall player in ND AG.

[@Sam24600]

I can't watch this because the nostalgia will just kill me

[@Leig5H0T]

Shyguymask explaining that this is fun:

[@suponyan]

I think we can officially call this man a masochist

[@piuy849]

I'm anticipating Alomomola in this run to replace Audino. Better defensive typing, way more HP, and probably the best Regenerator pivot available. Slowbro and Slowking have Slack Off which is more immediate than Wish, but I think that Alomomola would still be the better choice. Also I think Hippowdon would be a solid choice in this run due to its access to Slack Off + Perma Sand. I'm excited to see how some of the tougher fights will go.

[@TheChefEgg]

18:58 The return of the queen

[@Dukstless]

I'm surprised Drayano didn't get something to skip the Pokestar Studios. I assume it would mess with event flags too much?

[@gengarzilla1685]

You'd need to do this so Roxie's dad gets back to his actual job.

[@frostlord1246]

Can you try this challenge for Pokemon Colosseum at some point pls? It's one of my favorite games in the whole series.

[@RTDelete]

Because we couldn't make it *too* easy!

[@MstrKipper]

Just wanted to share my opinion on the video. I understand you do everything with text, but I don't think I can personally read everything going on for 23 minutes in this challenge video. I feel like it would be a lot better of a video with worded commentary with so much going on, being optimal pokemon moves hard battles etc. I know your channel doesn't do verbal commentary of any form, I just wanted to share what I thought. I'm not like disliking the video or anything because it seems like a really sick challenge, just wanted to share.

[@guilhermegaspar752]

One of The Fist 3DS games that I have was pokémon Black 2, It Sad that It is broken because It was downloaded along with 1 million others games and thanks for The vídeo

[@gunnerthepig2539]

Challenge idea: can you beat Plants vs Zombies with only peashooter plants (like peashooter, snow pea, repeater, ect.) you can use Lily Pads and Pots too

[@nknj902]

Can sunflowers be used

[@gunnerthepig2539]

@@nknj902 yes

[@Lamentationsofapoory]

I can't believe I missed this rager

[@jellybehindtheslaughter7428]

Omg finally i have been waiting for him to at least play one pokemon game and here it is YESSSSS

[@edgybubblegum6404]

as said in the video, hes done a similar challenge in the past.

[@jellybehindtheslaughter7428]

Owh lol i just skipped that

[@artistethan4877]

the legend is back btw can you radical red monotype

[@ryanprjgamingchannel9437]

This is real hardcore, taking a ROM hack that is Nintendo Hard and then taking the challenge to the ridiculous levels... Is it even possible!?

[@MRX-tm3st]

Bohold... The only Audino to be left alive!

[@lopo7899]

Your channel is so random but I love it

[@sadiesayss]

I read the title and jesus christ shyguy what are you doing to yourself

[@bixel3995]

SmallAnts Fans: *_HeY,THat iS SmAlLAnt AnT IDeIA buT JuSt In a DIfeREnt GAmE AndD On A MOdD_*

[@Shyguymask]

Other people have been doing this challenge for years actually.

[@TrulyAtrocious]

Wait yeah... I watched that video lol

[@ballistic2247]

Shyguymask just sorta revolutionised it by not using items

[@beanboiz3381]

I know absolutely nothing about Pokemon and this was still entertaining

[@Saviarai-Dravolika]

Eyy, another Pokemon challenge in years!

[@BladeTNT2018]

Cottonee will work with Prankster, but Taunt will shut down the challenge

[@hbb1939]

probably just anoying cuz it would force you to switch cuz struggle is banned

[@usrnmofficial5074]

I have a suggestion on your next challenge. Can you beat kingdom rush (any of the series) with only one type of tower per level.

[@ThatGhostiKat]

momento le poggers

[@Luigiofthegods]

*trying to wipe off that one blue pixel on the top-left every single time I see it even though I know exactly what it is*

[@iamfeint8342]

I've never thought you also do pokemon stuffs

[@bagel_productions]

Why is this music so dope

[@johannessguten2527]

This is awesome you did this game

[@_Agnos]

Lol I haven't played terraria in a while so I saw this video (I am a hardcore player) it reminded me of you with the writing so I tried finding just using videos since I forgot your name went to videos and saw it and I realised it was you

[@UnculturedSwine963]

OH NICE! pokemon content is pog

[@bucket5724]

Density bond ghastly

[@pepopesek5742]

We May Think Elesa Is Mega Hard Since They Cant Be Paralyzed not to mention The Random Volt Switch Prevents Curse

[@gengarzilla1685]

Electric types could be paralysed in this game. This is Gen 5, they got the immunity in Gen 6.