Can I Beat A Pokémon Platinum Hardcore Nuzlocke With Only One REGIGIGAS? (No Items/Overleveling)

Can I beat a Pokemon Hardcore Nuzlocke challenge in Platinum version using only Regigigas? Well, it's a short question, but with a long answer, get some popcorn and a beverage and hope you enjoy.
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Rules of the challenge:
Normal Nuzlocke Ruleset:
1. Fainting = Death
2. Can only catch the Type Pokémon on each Route (Species Clause)
3. Nickname Pokémon
Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
4. No items in battle (held items okay)
5. No leveling past the next gym leader/E4 (at the START of the battle)
6. Play on "Set" battle mode
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[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

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[@Ando1428]

I think when you use 1 Pokémon it's technically a challenge speed run.

[@jennytalia6724]

Man, knock off's been good for so long I forgot it was bad before.

[@mr.badger3950]

How about Mew in Black/White 2? Black and White 2 are some of the harder games to nuzlocke and I'm curious to see the strategies due to the fact that Mew learns every TM

[@stardf29]

Seconding this, especially with the idea of doing this in the first generation where TMs are infinite use and you can basically freely swap around Mew's moves.

[@laurensmith20]

100% would love to see that

[@ttc3453]

I love this idea

[@YojmaxDjabox]

Awesome idea !

[@r0bz0rly]

Ugh such boring games

[@divalusts]

Even though this isn’t with ONE legendary, you could do US/UM with only the island guardians (Tapu Koko, Lele, Bulu and Fini) and adding the respective one to your team as you arrive at it’s island, ending up with all 4 Tapus when you arrive at Poni Island. Just a thought! The Tapus need some love!!! (P.S. Love your videos, they’re super relaxing and help me wind down after my shift at work! ❤️)

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Actually a fan of this suggestion, I feel like Ultra Necrozma kind of just murders anything in terms of a solo run without overleveling and this could be a potential way of doing a nuzlocke of the game with legends and it make sense.

[@limerumpus3589]

@@ChaoticMeatballTV another cool suggestion is this challenge where each island you get the respective guardian and when you go to the next one it’s replaced by that islands guardian. If the necrozma or champion battle is unreasonable with only one of them you could use all 4

[@Brobot-bb2bb]

tapu Koko best tapu

[@T3nch1]

I'll say it again. Volcanion. Omega Ruby. You could also do a standard HC Nuz of romhacks like SacredGold/StormSilver since they are *significantly* harder then the base games.

[@phommonteros]

i vouch for this 🙏

[@SmugLookingBarrel]

2:06 I think this is the first time I've every heard someone say "parafusion would definitely make it more consistent" ever in my life.

[@redmagejack]

Ingenious use of Exp Share. At first I didn't catch why you were using it.

[@kirbydude2523]

1:12 That's not actually how it works. It's even worse! Slow Start halves the actual stats (after EVs, IVs, etc. are applied), not the base stats; in other words, it affects the ranges seen on the right. Assuming maximum IVs with no other investment, Slow Start effectively makes Regigigas have base 71 Attack and base 41 Speed; at maximum possible investment, it's equivalent to base 55 Attack and base 25 Speed.

[@watapanda]

mewtwo in pokemon x/y would be interesting since it was meta with megas see how the base fairs agenst the game

[@SchwamiLPD]

I was gonna suggest the exact same thing xD but I'll be honest I just want to see Mega Mewtwo bash Cyberpunk Lysander in the face :D

[@loganbodnar1237]

Next: Can I beat Pokemon Sword with only a level 100 EV trained max IV perfect nature Zacian-C?

[@chicken_person]

As much as Shell Bell saved you here, I think Leftovers still would have resulted in more recovery during the E4 and Cynthia, and it's available during Victory Road. A lot of those fights probably wouldn't have been quite as close if you had the more consistent damage, especially against the first pokemon while you're stalling out Slow Start.

[@krullachief669]

31:51 You'd think that Gyarados would go down to a Tbolt, but besides Regigigas having an acceptable, really just okay at best Spec atk stat, Gyarados has a rather large Spec Def stat. For real, after the gen 2 special split, they decided to make Gyarados have a very appreciable base 100 spec def. It's not a monster tank or anything, but that helps it stay in the fight for a long, long time against special attackers.

[@christopherballero866]

Surprised Regigagas was able to do this especially on 1 attempt

[@ld12278]

Confuse Ray and Drain Punch were the real MVPs, throughly entertaining! Good job!

[@grantwhitham8604]

I think it would be interesting to have a leaderboard for this challenge as well that lists the pokemon, game, and number of deaths/tries.

[@hauntedsunsets]

that fight against lucian really highlighted for me the fact that regigigas' ability basically just encourages you to "set up" wherever you can, where instead of dragon dancing or something you just try not to die so regigigas realizes this is serious

[@tylerfowler5070]

That was actually nuts holy hell! Well played

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Easy fix without overpowering: New ability: haymaker make it for 2/3 turns and no protect or recovery. Attack and speed goes down to 80 its ability switches the speed to 100 and attack to 120 and goes to iron fist afterwards

[@macewindu5195]

Registeel emerald

[@jeannsong982]

Tornadus in Unova

[@kazekamiha]

GF: Let's make a normal type legendary! Fans: Yay! GF: And we'll give it an ability that limits it's power! Fans: ...Wut?

[@pixel3042]

GF: Let's make a normal type legendary! Fans: Yay! GF: And we'll give it an ability that always changes its type based on its held item! Fans: ...Wut?

[@kazekamiha]

@@pixel3042 At least Arceus isn't hindered by that,

[@danpetak1359]

thank you for answering our call to action in regards to this nuzlocke

[@jackcolwill7794]

“I don’t want to use double team to cheese fights” *spams confuse ray for half the run*

[@jackcolwill7794]

But in all seriousness, good run - Slow Start strats were cool to watch

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

At least Confuse Ray advances the game state by doing damage 50% of the time, Double Team kinda just has you sit there and rely on luck lol, I tried my best!

[@jackcolwill7794]

@@ChaoticMeatballTV Yeah I was being facetious really - any solo run, especially a hardcore one like this, is always going to be hamstrung by options at a certain point. I suppose it adds an element of unpredictability to things too, which keeps it fresh. Good run though, did really enjoy it

[@ummheyzukohere7259]

How about Suicune only Black 2?

[@kayoh9364]

Also, you started doing math! I'm so proud of you.

[@pepperoni6616]

"Comment to see if I can beat the elite 4" Well, there's 9 minutes left, so I'm gonna go with a hard nooo.

[@CharizardFan_og]

I don't think the programming of sword or shield would allow it, but i want to see a run with all the Regies in one team...

[@MyRegularNameWasTaken]

Fun fact about Slow Start! You mention at the start of the video that it's roughly equivalent to having base 80 Atk and base 50 Speed. But since Slow Start halves the FINAL stat, not the base stat, that means IV and EV boosts are also halved. The better EVs your 'Gigas has, the harder it's hit, to the point that it can actually become slower than a base 50 speed Pokémon would be.

[@cullenhutchison6528]

Your confusion luck this run was next-level. But hey, this run would've probably been near impossible without a certain amount of luck, so we take those.

[@mr.mimikyu2342]

Zekrom hard-core nuzlocke in ultra sun

[@alertedanemone7]

gonna say this now. Regigas is like America post WW1 era. They both had slow starts (Great depression for America). But once they get going oh boy they are powerful.

[@nightmare348]

Oh this is going to be GOOD.

[@spicymemes4587]

Next do cosmog only in Pokémon ultra sun

[@FallenAngel2k02]

Cosmog can't learn any attacking moves. The run is dead as soon as it starts.

[@roguerocket99]

Deoxys in BW2 could be interesting to see not bothered which form you would use

[@dnd1016]

missed name oppertunity for Regi, because his body is ready

[@AquibMohammedAyman]

Regirock in Ruby/Saphire? Fighting Gym, Water Gym, and Steven must be very tough!

[@zaclittlejohn2701]

Only starts with explosion.

[@iCraftSouls]

Phoine in ORAS you will need to phone home to win ;)

[@matthewbarabas3052]

i think with regigigas, the problem is instead, most trainer battles wont last five turns.

[@bitzibaerlie]

While some of these Pokémon are quite interesting in itself, like Regigigas with its unique Slow Start ability, I am always more interested in seeing more obscure Pokémon work together in a random bunch of misfits way. I would like to see you generate a team of six, maybe with some BST restrictions, or from a lower competitive tier.

[@TheRelicStone]

I’d like a Azumarill only run, I know he isn’t Legendary but still

[@deathtrapsnap]

Mewtwo in firered and call it mewtwos crime arc

[@michaelbradshaw6567]

Great video as always! Pokemon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon with Uxie would be really cool to see.

[@TrueBladeSoul]

Omg I got an add for different nuzlocke and I was so confused

[@finalformsonic]

Articuno in Ruby sounds like it could be pretty nightmarish for something like this. Early game would absolute bully Articuno's typing, and Steven + Team Magma would probably be more annoying for Articuno than Wallace + Team Aqua, hence why I suggested Ruby over the other two Gen 3 games.

[@CreamerOfTheDairySquad]

KZbin getting thirst af with these ads Had 2 unskippable ads at the start. Then 1 unskippable ad and 1 skiable ad at 5 min and change in Then at roughly 11 min 2 more unskippable ads And that's where I'm at rn

[@Joshawa]

26:47 You absolutely say Obamasnow

[@Dan55888]

Lol regigigas looks so small when on your side.

[@salinaahmad994]

pokemon platinum with mesprit.

[@mmallowking4423]

Am I the only one who would love to see a Pokémon ranger professor oak challenge? I feel like it would be really interesting to watch and a change of pace from the legends to break it up a bit.

[@abilitytrax]

Don’t know if you gonna see this but there are actually 3 heartscales before the attack reminder First one is hidden in the first gym city at the mine entrance Hopefully this helps for futur runs 🤝

[@danostextingstories9654]

I would like to see you use Yvetal in Pokemon Y

[@ferrum9919]

Emerlad with grudon for the 8. gym and the champ

[@ajustice90]

Keldeo in B2/W2

[@MrMinibeard]

maybe celebi in heartgold and soulsilver but the whole game?

[@zakloncar6304]

Darkrai in Black and White.

[@leothewhiteranger]

I'd be a smartass and say Registeel/Rock/Ice in Emerald but you've shown yourself willing to patch out explosion before

[@pikachualpha4873]

Victini on ORAS

[@Joel-ym7hi]

I think a victini run through of black or white would be a fun and good challenge

[@screwtokaiba]

Regigigas effective base stats isn't 80 and 50 Relative to uninvested mon, Uninvested Regigigas is 71 Attack and 41 Speed Relative to invested mon, Invested Regigigas is 55 Attack and 26 speed Roughly speaking Regigigas(uninvested) is slightly weaker than Alolan Ratata. Regigigas(invested) is slightly weaker than Ratata Pokemon stats works by essentially every 2 stats = 1 BST. For example Azumarill(50) is usually said to be as strong as Groudon(150) since they have very similar stats - 398/399 attack at neutral, 436/438 at + Nature, The stats reduction of Reigigas affects EV gained stats, so the relative BST reduction it got is amplified, just like how the relative gain Azu get is amplified(uninvested Azu is around 124). That said this kind of calc is very funny with power abilities - Primal Kyogre basically have 306 special attack, Solar Power Charizard basically have 188 Base Special attack(essentially making in game Charizard accurate to TCG Charizard gimmick of hitting really really hard)

[@Ajr5691]

I'm predicting Maylene walls him?

[@wxixlxsxoxn7321]

You have such a lovable personality

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

Please beat platinum w/Darkrai only,like how that 1 anime trainer beat the gym leaders using only that

[@rpKing267]

What a run! Ngl the Milotic scared me

[@henrymars6626]

Regigigas my beloved

[@MrSlimeTheOneAndOnly]

I think Platinum with only Darkrai would be interesting

[@anthonyizquierdo5467]

Mewtwo in platinum. Best Pokémon vs Cynthia the best trainer.

[@kayoh9364]

Frankly, i dunno why you were surprised we all voted Regigigas. You know we love watching you suffer ❤

[@CreamerOfTheDairySquad]

You should use sangui to get a Smeargle only nuzlocke of pokemon red version

[@marvinherrchen7298]

I would love shaymin in any Gen🥰

[@nikaoharbour6962]

The video would be 1 minute (an absolute slaughter of the region by a pretty green shrew)

[@tyquil825]

Phione

[@explodingpikachu7475]

Victini in Black and White would be interesting.

[@tigerstale2634]

Wow, regigigas run! But... it kinda had a slow start... :)

[@TrevorJuve]

Phione seems like it could be difficult

[@shedinjask]

hgss with suicune would be cool! or maybe another johto legendary

[@syndere6755]

I'm gonna say Shaymin in HG/SS. Out of its home ground, but I just like Shaymin.

[@sagehinkle5942]

How's about Cobalion in B2 or W2?

[@xzhriphi3140]

5:57 smallant reference???

[@CarnivorousConnor]

Bro you used my favorite Pokémon!

[@Coolness413]

Pokémon black/white 2 with mew or mewtwo since they were pretty quick in the fire red leaf green speedrun.

[@Kuronosa]

Oh, I actually prefer your content on Beastcoast, as I have NEVER been a VGC Player....I just can't bother taking up all that time to craft the "perfect team"

[@sngisplaying7930]

black and white with mewtoo

[@lightstream9930]

I would like to see bidoof only in legends arceus as the next legendary run

[@DokkanGamer01]

I personally wanna see you go through pokemon white with Keldeo only

[@bransenporter123]

i gotta say i love the name of regigagas this is the one i wanted sweet. how about celebi in gen 5 that would be pretty cool

[@taiwanisacountry]

Unga bunga is that fighting game reference or a YGO TCG reference?

[@aeroplane_enthusiast]

ultra sun and moon with regigigas

[@claytonhart6044]

I think darkrai would be cool, don’t see him much and you can get him (technically) in gen 4

[@claytonhart6044]

Platinum*

[@maxkecks92]

How about Rayquaza in a Black 2 run? By the Way I love your Death Counter 😁

[@sp0nk272]

Groudon in Oras

[@Jade-221]

How about ho oh and do it in Pokemon emerald

[@chaserehder7363]

the true nuzlocke

[@Pterokid1]

do u plan on streaming anytime soon? pogO

[@Tyson0027]

Did he do a Jirachi run in pokemon Ruby and Sapphire

[@pokeperson1000]

Ending on level 64. Nice.

[@andersonantunesdeleu8591]

CM you were outstanding in this run! You really achieved it with Redgigas! That was amazing, let me tell you, maybe you could do this challenge with Mew! That should be interesting!

[@xXD4rkxR4v3nXx]

Lunala on USUM, I love her as a legendary and I would love to see how you handle Nanu, Mimikyu and Acerola

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Has to be the shiny one if he does it Absolutely beautiful

[@DumbChaoticPhoque]

zacian in sheild

[@maxhadanidea]

please do a poc in pokemon conquest, it's severely underrated

[@Meep10king]

mewtwo in black two

[@goldeneyekiller101]

Uh foresight let's you hit ghosts with normal moves

[@brunokrizan275]

It would be nice to have a pokemon black white run with a darkrai