Can you beat Pokemon Red/Blue with just an Omanyte?

I don't miss 2020 Jrose
Edited by: ‪@SimplyAJ‬
Original Music by: Shelby Leon Wright
Complete Playlist: • Kanto Solo Challenges
Rules and Explanations
Rules: (1) Only use the one Pokémon in Battle, others for HMs are fine. (2) No Items in battle (3) No Glitches* (4) Set Mode (5) No saving in the Elite Four (6) No evasion moves
Badge Boost "Glitch" Explanation: When you collect odd numbered badges the game boosts a stat by 12.5%. Brock gives ATK, Surge DEF, Koga SPE, and Blaine SPC (in game text is wrong). When any of your stats are modified (even by you using a move like Withdraw, or your opponent using Leer) the badge boosts are re-applied. So If you use Swords Dance, you also gain *an additional 12.5% in Speed/Defence/Special (on top of the 12.5% you were supposed to be getting). When you level up, the game corrects this error, and only the non-glitch 12.5% remains. Because of how difficult it is to avoid, I've allowed for it to be exploited, since opponents will spam Leer/Growl anyways, and this way battles are less random. Red/Blue are extremely buggy, so there's always going to be some glitches present, and because of how unavoidable this one is, it is allowed in runs, and considered more like a special Generation 1 mechanic as opposed to a glitch.

[@claudio_wild1074]

AJ the editor, shout-out to you for helping pump out these videos nonstop for a month. And loving your interaction with Jrose through the video. Keep it up, your work is not unnoticed

[@marinadavies1917]

This frfr

[@pattyofurniture694]

Yes!!!!!!

[@Noman69420]

The real mvp

[@cynthiaalucard3700]

Does anybody know what software he is using?

[@catscanhavelittleasalami]

fr must be a lot of work to edit these videos

[@bookimatt]

I forgot how cute Omanyte’s back sprite was. I’m looking forward to another fun run, JRose!

[@alessandragonzales8190]

Omanyte's just here to have a good time

[@benjaminphelps561]

it reminds me of the cursed cat meme with its arms raised like that, or maybe an elmo in the flames

[@StrongArmElijah]

One of the few that looks decent in Gen 1 if I'm being honest lol

[@raaraa77]

I was just going to mention that.

[@Gungho73]

yeah there's some horrid back sprites in the gen 1 games, Omanyte by comparison is a cute.

[@Spallboy]

Watching you narrate an old run and arguing with yourself is maybe the best solo run.

[@dienercontent6872]

Whenever Jrose compares a Pokémon to mewtwo, it feels like a parent comparing their child who tries really hard but struggles in school to their sibling who doesn’t try but breezes through everything.

[@StarandtheirGalaxy]

one thing I always love about jrose’s videos is the emotion in his voice, and this video really shows that off. This run is two years old and you can still tell how he felt at the time and how he feels now rewatching it! He could be a voice actor

[@samsoncooper1]

A good story teller will make it seem it is the first time they have read this story. Works well with almost everything from comedy to presenting

[@jayyrod1]

20:20 he talks about it. Run was lost. Then found. Then commentary added.

[@kylenclarke240]

You know what’s funny jrose? This run ended up being like a fossil because you had lost your hard drive two years ago! How appropriate for this fossil Pokémon. I always picked the helix fossil when I was a kid. Thanks for another solid run and thank to your editor for cranking them out with you!

[@MijmerMopper]

I love how AJ is getting snarky. And I agree, seeing experienced Jrose respond to older, suboptimal runs is a tremendous joy.

[@anthonyhagen2371]

I love that Jrose constantly shouts out AJ. Editors are the unsung heroes of online content and it's really great that Jrose gives him so much credit and visibility. It speaks volumes I think!

[@dragonseatcheese8727]

Him and Markiplier are the only ones I can think of that do it consistently.

[@brianfox340]

PLEASE never stop showing the failed runs and discussing strategies. Watching the ideas that fail is EVERY BIT as interesting as the successful one.

[@SpiritBomb1994]

I have not missed a day of the month of JRose. I'm living for this

[@kotzpenner]

Same, it became a ritual to watch in bed or after work.

[@steezuskryst7201]

Same I’m a loser

[@Merkygloom]

Highlight of my morning to start watching

[@_nolandd]

The month of Jrose has been such a treat! The variety in videos, the difficulty scale, and the 25+ minute mark on each upload has been amazing! I’m not looking forward to it ending, but the consistent quality on each upload is why Jrose is one of my favorite content creators. Keep up the great work!! ❤️

[@TechGirlTiff]

Ikr I don't want it to ever end it's been making every day/night a pleasure I hope he does this more than once a year but I get that's unlikely

[@kcidd12]

You look like Jrose’s Variety…

[@TechGirlTiff]

@@kcidd12 ???

[@mlangham179]

I was going to like this comment, but it would have messed up the "nice" amount of likes.

[@Laszlo5897]

I prefer the shorter videos honestly

[@NathanielBandy]

It's been so much fun getting a new video every day, they are perfect for watching after work!

[@TrulyAtrocious]

Aint that Nathaniel B?

[@YagamiDidntLikeThat]

NATHANIEL B?!

[@brohanime]

kid named Nathaniel B:

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

As someone who's been here from the start, I absolutely loved the whole meta creator commentary thing this video had! Also I could've sworn that the Omastar run had already happened but I guess that was only in the Bearenstein dimension...

[@danieltilson4053]

I had thought this specific video had happened... But it was actually a Mahdrybread video.

[@j644]

I thought this too. I think it is because in a non-solo run video he used an omastar. I forget which one though

[@samperez1727]

@@j644 Minimum Battles for Red/Blue (original video).

[@danieltilson4053]

@@j644 Fossils only. Which might be another Madrybread... Or maybe it was HM moves or no new moves...

[@RabbitWithAGun45]

Praise the Helix lord.

[@E4L-1989]

Kabutops is way better

[@SickSixthSense]

Praise! All hail Lord Helix!

[@StatsNeard]

May the Helix be with you

[@17Master]

Jrose's descent into madness is concerning but also wonderful content.

[@SabertoothDeathmouse]

I was always impressed with jroses ability to pump out one video a week consistently, considering how much time it takes to do the run and edit, the nuzlockes and impossible ones especially. These everyday videos have been a real treat and I just hope he and aj don't burnout.

[@pattyofurniture694]

I'm sure theyve built them up for months. Hopefully!

[@roberteospeedwagon8178]

I'm almost certain they have, hence the long hiatuses between videos. Heck, in this video alone he mentions "2020 Jrose" and how this video sat for quite a while

[@bretonquentin9549]

This is because he has realized these runs months before

[@SabertoothDeathmouse]

@Matteo Migliore actually it is don't. A contraction of do not. Doesn't is a contraction of does not. "I hope he and aj 'does not' burnout." is grammatically very incorrect.

[@biggator7233]

@@SabertoothDeathmouse so?

[@brandoncarvalho522]

This video really does show how much you've improved. I bet Omanyte can easily move up to the next tier in a current run.

[@youvegotmailed]

@--Jrose11 fake Jrose11

[@skipfred]

@@youvegotmailed Acknowledge your prize haha

[@cdogthehedgehog6923]

@@youvegotmailed No its definitely real. Give them money for a free prize!

[@DrPotatoSkins]

Today I learned 2 things: 1. 2020 Jrose and 2022-2023 Jrose would not get along well at all. 2. Jrose's real name is Josh.

[@anarchistangel2314]

"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." Cool to see your growth as a trainer on display here, plus Omanyte's performance

[@CubanSpartan]

Yo AJ, that move at 25:30 was *chefs kiss* perfection. Been loving your edits and the little comments you toss in. You and Jrose make a solid team.

[@shirounshiroun7555]

Can we talk about the segment at 38:40 too? Made me laugh more than it should've lol

[@SimplyAJ]

@@shirounshiroun7555 Haha glad you're liked it!

[@SimplyAJ]

Thanks so much! Honestly just happy I can help out.

[@Agent719]

Definitely a pro move.

[@lagg1e]

I have noticed the long pause and that your later runs don't even talk about attempting minimum battles anymore. It's interesting to finally understand, your mindset held you back. You improved so much, I am kind of jealous. I've done a handful of these solo runs myself and I always keep having to look up where to go and where to find hidden items. Will you maybe do a routing and item guide for these? I think that would be very interesting. Rare candies, Elixers, PP Up, good tm moves, nuggets, everything.

[@j644]

Would be cool to include all vitamins and where they can be found if it's worth going out of your way for them or if he just grabs the handful in silph co that arent out of the way and buys the rest

[@Xpwnxage]

The minimal battles thing is actually really cool and I look forward if he does it in gen4. But yeah I'm glad he's abandoned that line of thinking in solo runs. His minimum battles videos actually inspired me to do a minimum battles run in Final Fantasy Tactics, which by the way is really hard. You can take no optional battles for grinding which is an important component for a normal run. You can technically abuse the last enemy in any battle to level up as much as you want but I banned that for my run. Never completed it by the way lol.

[@Ultimaximus]

@@Xpwnxage Minimum battles was a great metric for comparing the best pokemon, but he's already done most of them now, and sometimes a Pokemon's performance will be hurt in attempting minimum battles when they would've been better off just going fast with some extra battles.

[@GaIeforce]

Yeah, I think the minimum battle thing really held him back for quite a while. Maybe he could do minimum battle runs, but have them as their own separate category.

[@discocharizard]

How have I not discovered you for so long??? I found one of your videos 3 days ago and have been binging nonstop I love your videos!!! ❤️

[@waterierStone]

this is the perfect time to watch him because he is posting a new video every day. normally he only does one every few days, maybe once a week.

[@discocharizard]

@@waterierStone oh awesome!

[@Gungho73]

@@discocharizard Yeah absolutely. Sometimes you were lucky to get one a month. Having an editor helps tremendously. And this is a great video to start on because it'll give context to how much his recent runs have improved vs 2020. There's some fun videos you should definitely check out like from his "impossible" series.

[@Gungho73]

In fact I'd reccommend the "Is it Possible to Beat the Elite Four with *ONLY LEVEL 5 POKEMON* in Red/Blue?" because that video is a treat and shows really how much thought he puts into his videos.

[@knuckalar]

@@discocharizard the weedle video from recently is a treat

[@CelticGuardian7]

There's something hilarious about one of the top meme Pokémon finishing at level 69.

[@NTnutterfudge]

My nightly routine consists of playing on my pc until like 1am and then having jrose serenade me to sleep. I listen like its an audio book. You can only really do this if you have a great commentator, and of course, we have been blessed with one.

[@dogcesyng3210]

I'll be honest now that I know 2022 Jrose, 2020 Jrose is hard to watch

[@Willingmess]

Ooh! Omanyte! My favorite fossil pokemon! Thanks again Jrose! It’s utterly crazy to pump out this much content for a month!

[@chrischristian7511]

2020 Jrose did Omanyte dirty - I wanna see 2023 Jrose do a galaxy brain Omastar run!

[@justinweber4977]

Oak: Here, kid, take this priceless fossil and... I dunno. Do something.

[@Papa_Crymson]

I might be alone but I love the long videos. I listen to these while driving at night and it’s one of my favorites series to bing.

[@MijmerMopper]

I agree. The longer vids are always a wonderful journey. (And obviously the "you are a winner" comment is some shitty scam),

[@Squeeky]

I really enjoyed this kind of voiceover with the sort or retrospective. And the little editter notes are also fun. All in all fun video, keep up the good work :)

[@sammy7335]

It's so cool to see this accidental slice from the past. Helps remind us that this has been a journey of absurdly niche proportions. As someone who's been around in this series since day 0, Keep it comin!

[@TechGirlTiff]

Thanks! Your videos are such a comfort. Especially when life is getting me down in the dumps

[@Nach_Sanchez]

I don't know you but sending love and hugs Tiff 💕

[@LQVaughn]

I rewatched the entire red and blue solo series right before the month of jrose and it’s very interesting to hear you talk about how your approach as changed.

[@Peelster1]

That's pretty smart. I wish I did that. You start binge watching before the month of jrose and then you still have 1 episode a day for an additional month.

[@DrPotatoSkins]

Omanyte is kinda adorable for being what it is. I know Lord Helix is gonna be better than Lord Dome just cuz its Special is a lot better. Glad to see more first form solo runs, so let's keep it up. I have a question: Which Gen 1 Fire-type is worth using your Fire Stone on? You've done Eevee and Flareon, now how about Growlithe/Arcanine and Vulpix/Ninetales? As a massive Arcanine fan, I would like to know which is best. *_(Day 22 of asking)_*

[@ocio.delordran493]

Ah yes, the Helix God run. I love this run! Nice job both the editor and Jrose and I didn't missed any run of this month, all have been amazing, specially the Blastoise run (yes I love Blastoise).

[@Lordlaneus]

This might be the best Pokemon challenge run I've seen in a long time! loving the meta commentary, and the analysis of old recordings

[@brettcarson4329]

Love all the hard work mate. Can't wait until the Dewgong run! One of my favourites and it doesn't get enough love

[@iNovaburn]

These colors are hitting J Rose Loving the work you have been putting into these videos. It's been a rough month for me and these videos have been awesome to take my mind off things. Thank you

[@redman443]

Not many videos can keep me engaged for so long but I can just keep watching your playthroughs for hours man.

[@Nedded]

This video should be named: "Jrose from the present screaming at Jrose from the past"

[@DanTheMeek]

Can't wait to watch as always, runs have been interesting as always but your commentating has been next level lately, some of the best you've ever done!

[@zlPaRaDoXx]

Nothing better then watching a Jrose video before bed. With that being said all hail the Mighty Helix!!! 🙏🏾

[@paulnewton2284]

How fitting that the episode featuring a retrospective of your old runs and methodology is on a run using a fossil Pokemon.

[@abdullahabdelhalim7153]

I really like this meta analysis from an old run and looking back on what could have been done differently. Ive been watching since the original magicarp run and its awesome to see how you improved! Hope you do more of these kind of analysis!

[@Kandraith]

Give AJ a raise for that "Why? Why? Why?" Edit hahahahaha

[@douglaswills4624]

AJ becoming a character in the runs has been one of the best parts of this whole month.

[@zentazym1]

I’ve never seen a Gyarados hit with so many critical hit hydro pumps or so many misses with a 90% accurate blizzard. The fates were not in your corner at the end of this run

[@joefarrow1599]

I love 'I'm not going to commentate this battle I'm going to talk about personal growth'

[@Nick_Fade]

Youre popping off Jrose! Loving it and much appriciated this month

[@hippyhippy3246]

Forever grateful for the month of Jrose!!!

[@derekcline950]

I guess I'm actually in between a newer and older viewer. I discovered this channel during your break and caught up on some of the better older runs. The breakdown in this video of the growth was really interesting though. And I always laugh at the bonks due to the 4x speed. No amount of experience will remove those

[@Snowcart]

Omastar was my solo-run after watching a bunch of your videos last year, so I have really been waiting for this one!!

[@TheCrashbandicoot36]

So cool to see the tier list being made, but even cooler is the fact that Jrose walks us trough his learning process of the runs, strats, and even editing. Thanks for the great and engaging content :]

[@SurlyUJest]

i hope you do omastar soon! 2020 jrose stubbornness is charming imo

[@gendbend9933]

I'm honestly blown away with the many super long high quality videos you put out everyday

[@IntercactusYKW]

Genuinely the most engaging run I've seen from you, usually I just use these as some background noise but I managed to get really invested in this one

[@ericorange2654]

Keep up the great work! The month of Jrose has been awesome.

[@AsThePokeballTurns]

This is awesome to see how far you've come. It's like seeing Jrose react to 2020 Jrose.

[@moxbby4585]

I'd honestly love to see you attempt this run again with two more years of xp

[@Rda95]

The consistency of the month has been impressive. It's been nice to have a video to watch before bed nightly. The MDB mention was nice to see as well.

[@DirkMcgee]

Jrose, thank you so much for producing these. This has been such a great month for KZbin.

[@jaybagido775]

I dont understand why he doesn't miss 2020 JRose? I miss his intro, his Count Von Count, and the way he narrated his videos. It felt very strategic/calculatd and things always come full circle in the end with how he presented things. I will admit though I can see how things could get repetitive and how he may burn out easily doing this.

[@timothyquinn4919]

I miss count von count too.

[@samsoncooper1]

The count was briefly in the last video guys xD

[@SimplyAJ]

Hoo boy, 2020 Jrose was really something special.

[@frostedbyte0759]

One of my favorite Gen 1 Pokémon. Thanks for another great video!

[@scottrubaszewski3757]

Holy this was so good. Great commentary and genius subtle editing skills that make the video come alive

[@silvercharts]

Yes you can! I expect Omanyte to do fairly well for a slow first stage evo. Good special and defense, water types are great and it blows through Brock. The grass trainer in front of Bill will probably be the first wall.

[@silvercharts]

..but the special being defensive for Omanyte does help a fair bit vs. the weak Oddish absorbs.

[@HannibalKantter]

Well, turned out the first wall was Blue's Bulbasaur. Gotta love Jrose always choosing the most difficult Pokémon for his rival

[@TheZackofSpades]

Need to point out the talent of this man putting such intensity into the voice over. Watching ‘cold footage’ like this after over two years away could deny a lot of that emotion, but JRose brings it!!

[@TheMarkTenification]

Keep the gen 1 rolling! Tentacruel!

[@lizalfos8627]

Such consistent uploads I absolutely love it!

[@rojopantalones9791]

So, you thought you lost the run, but you found it again. Would that mean that you revived Omanyte from extinction?

[@aisadal2521]

Every challenge becomes child's play if you have the power of Lord Helix and anime on your side 😉

[@jumborancher]

Jrose youre the reason I've started playing Gen1 again. I've gotten so much enjoyment from your videos and anxiously await for when you finish the 151

[@bigkevinm84]

That was a triumphant champion win. It's great to see how much you've improved over the past 2 years. You've helped me get better at Red/Blue as well. I learned the badge boost glitch from you and have fun with the Elite 4 and Champion. Working on Pokemon Crystal now for the first time.

[@kingjoules7591]

You should do a Mewtwo run is every game he is in. See how he handles other regions.

[@marbleslost8627]

I think it’d be worth trying a “How Fast Can You Beat” with Omanyte. Lord Helix deserves a redemption run.

[@ATADSP]

I remember watching these when you first did the original starters and having you on during the height of the pandemic. Still always love seeing a vid drop from you. Awesome to see present josh comment on past josh.

[@tiberiusgracchus8240]

Thanks for cranking these out at the increased clip. No drop in quality at all, fantastic job my man!

[@YhwachTheAlmighty.]

I still remember the first time he did the Pokémon Red/Blue series. “Is it possible?” And I was thinking to my self, no one is this crazy, and then the wait for new episodes began.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

I don't normally judge the color pallet... But after your not-at-all-humble diatribe about Weezing's, I have to say that this one REALLY sucks.

[@Hadaron]

Well, this one is from two years ago, so the difference is to be expected.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

@@Hadaron I don't care. He made a concept I've never given much thought a big deal in the very last episode, so it's a relevant topic now. Also, he can still change it now in post. It was recorded years ago, but edited currently for this month of jrose event.

[@TheJum]

As someone who has been watching since I’m pretty sure the first Magicarp run, I really loved the meta commentary on this video. It was a winding path that saw this run to us, and it was enlightening to learn just how much you had changed during the time of that path’s traversal.

[@aaronschmidt5662]

Yayyy beenwaiting for almost 2 years for this one!! Thanks JRose!!

[@heroic_teddy]

Excellent video as always! AJ's lil side notes crack me up.

[@tunasub8097]

I actually love the longer videos, I like watching them while I shiny hunt :)

[@ryanmorgan633]

Even though it's old, your commentary makes it gold. Keep it up Jrose

[@loganlayne5580]

I love aj becoming more incorporated into the videos idek when he started but his personality is rly coming thru recently

[@Smallsmallrose]

I have never heard Jrose so upset before, clearly we gotta redeem things with the Omastar run.

[@user-qh6ii7qt6m]

Holy hell, I worry for your sleep schedule or lack thereof but you've been killing it dude

[@ryanfarthing8434]

Talking about better strategies and just a few videos back we witnessed double psychic strats lol. Never change love the content!

[@cronosdimitri4584]

Masterpiece video with the meta comentary and AJ's interventions. Very interesting to see an older run

[@WodkaEclair]

god he's so manic, I think he's breaking

[@mattfurey6952]

Perfect timing, was just looking for today’s post

[@raineob4996]

I like to picture AJ as the disembodied voice in Jrose’s head doing this narrations. Love the editing!

[@evanfontenot7000]

Been loving the month of Jrose!

[@SabuIsCrazy]

Omanyte has been my favorite Pokemon since 1996. This video really made me smile today, when I was feeling down. Thank you!

[@bobbobbinson6654]

Bro being a bit frustrated with your past self is a sign of growth =) And thank you for making this series - I love watching your runs!

[@nathanandsugar5252]

Omanyte is too cute. We must protect baby Helix.

[@DioBrandoo]

Jrose I had to finally comment ive been watching your series for God it feels like the beginning and every single time it's such a joy to see the Stadium 2 Gameboy Tower. I literally spent my entire childhood in that thing. Red and Blue opened up a whole new world at 3 times speed. anyway the moments you slow down the gameplay so you dont fall off and edge is SO nostalgic I had to come and comment. It made my day! Love your content dude it's an amazing idea for a YT channel.

[@DioBrandoo]

omg sorry for gushing I mostly just feel like boosting your analytics but my wife and I have been so obsessed with your series. I stg dude we are soul siblings. I can just tell by the way you talk about this game you were just like me. obsessed with this power of playing these games at a fast speed, cutting the time and letting me answer all my questions my mysterious monster ball game posed. This run is full of so much pain and suffering lmfao. coming back to red and blue in my 30s really has put a light on just how beautiful (and broken) kanto is. we HAD the peak childhood brother. GF's esthetic in gen 1/2 is unmatched and I ADORE gen 5. this series... I just can't even imagine if the AI had a single ounce of intelligence. brutal. gen 1 comp taught me early on that this game is marvelous bullshit. love this daily content month dude you are amazing. bless you!

[@definitelynotacrab7651]

Some smooth editing in this video, great job AJ!

[@silverhetch3383]

really loved your meta analysis, gotta be critical of yourself

[@bretth5371]

Good stuff man, people appreciate what you do 👍

[@Peggle3]

Hey, Jrose. Thanks for all the fun content.