A Town Called Normal - Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 [3]

[@psuhero9512]

I love how in BW chuggaa sang the many praises of oshawatt and sympathized with the creature, but now that the rival has one he just constantly puts it on blast

[@andrewpappas9311]

He was betrayed by Ottawa

[@jordanhunter3375]

Oshawatt: "Father, why do you bully me so?"

[@smashbreault4051]

We often criticize what we hold dear the most. :I ..probably.

[@SmolPotato8]

Rip love for Ottawa ❤

[@chugga]

That’s the joke!

[@LuckyWannaBe]

Anyone else surprised that Chugga didn't go for either Mareep, Riolu or actually used the Azuril? I can't wait to see his team!!!

[@IgnitedQuils]

I assume he planned what the team would be, since he does his research on the games he played. He did that with XD.

[@ilovepersona3]

I REALLY want him to use eelektross man

[@chaosflash912]

LET HIM COOK

[@monsoon1303]

@@chaosflash912 I’m betting he picks up Magnemite or Venipede in the next episode or so.

[@digifreak90]

Honestly, I'm wondering if he's might use a Riolu from Dream Radar since it would have its hidden ability. (purely speculation)

[@emmas.9010]

I always loved how Bianca became a professor's assistant and Cheren became a gym leader. They're both such good endings for their arcs. The girl who struggled with her lack of battling talent compared to her friends accepts the truth and finds her own path where she can better help others. And the boy with ideals to be the strongest trainer willingly takes a lower-leveled team to help younger trainers reach their potential and the goal he was once after.

[@CiderVG]

I mean if he was challenged by a trainer with 7 badges, he'd show off that he's still strong.

[@Truffle_D_Toad]

One of my favorite little details about Cheren is how clearly nervous he is, not only constantly fixing his tie, but showing blush marks and I believe even sweat drops from his forhead in his VS sprite, it's adorable.

[@Elwood7X]

Another detail about Cheren; Remember his glasses from the first game and how he’s not wearing them? Bianca now has glasses that look just like his. Wonder what the in-game conversion of Bianca wanting Cheren’s glasses would look like.

[@gabrieldevoogel6225]

@@Elwood7Xhm… they either batted for it or she annoyed him until he handed them over

[@RandomThumbVids]

I was SHOCKED when the Pokémon tried their hand at an achievement system. I LOVE the medals and wish they'd return!

[@leargamma4912]

Getting the trash can medal is one heck of an endurance round. Especially if you miss one like me and have to re-check every single on in the dang game. No, it's not trubbish.

[@OshawottLuke]

​@@leargamma4912 Mandela effect. You only need to check an empty trash can 10 times to get the medal, and it can be done with just one trash can. There's only 1 medal about trash cans.

[@VonFirflirch]

Do you actually get *worthwhile* stuff from it? I forget.

[@OshawottLuke]

@@VonFirflirch It's an achievement system, you don't unlock anything other than the medals. Basically by getting all the medals you will complete the entire game as there are medals for every side area or minigame and for completing the dex and for doing pretty much everything. It's the best 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@VonFirflirch]

@@OshawottLuke Thank you, now I understand why I completely forgot about it x)

[@moomateus4116]

One of my favorite minor details in this game is that if you go inside the trainer school right after the cutscene with Cheren, Bianca and Juniper, the game actually prevents from entering the gym area because of the fight between Hugh and Cheren

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

Huh. Neat.

[@mintystingmoon4787]

I know we’re only 3 episodes in, but with each episode, I’m continuously remembering how much content this game has to offer and is going to be covered.

[@chugga]

We’ve got so much to do! This might beat Xenoblade 1 in length!

[@ERIF2003]

​@@chugga and if I remember that was a very long LP. What's been your favourite moment of recording this series so far?

[@ultrapokesim]

That’s what I love about BW2, Pokémon’s final 2D hurrah. People always talk about GSC but I think BW2 did immensely better for a sequel. Neo Team Plasma, expanded Unova, more Pokémon and new features make it such a good game. It makes me question if they plan a remake to Gen 5 what they should do. I’m wishing for a Black and White 3 to be honest. Don’t remake these games, EXPAND them. I’m also curious what a SV open world remake would feel like…

[@ericparazak8448]

@@ultrapokesim One of the reasons why I loved Legends Arceus is because they felt like expansions, reimaginings of the Sinnoh games.

[@Blaze-the-snake]

@@ultrapokesim I would want them to remake them first and then give us sequels, the problem is that these games are more than 10 years old at this point, getting a remake would be necessary for new fans to be able to pick up these games

[@EODM07]

I honestly do like how Cheren and Bianca have grown since BW and they really do show it here in B2W2. Cheren using that strength he wanted to not only get stronger, but to help those get stronger. And Bianca from being a rather secluded girl thanks to her father and having a rather innocent mind on some aspects of the world, to helping out Juniper with her research and getting the freedom to travel. Also, I never noticed Bianca having Cheren's glasses until you pointed it out, that's a nice touch.

[@theamelia4580]

I feel like losing the glasses signifies Cheren becoming less up-tight & more understanding of people. And Bianca gaining the glasses shows her becoming more responsible & wiser.

[@AFKei]

23:20 The mutli-team thing Gyms have is covered in Pokemon Origins! When Red challenges Brock, he asks how many badges Red has (None, in this case), and Brock actually goes to select his team based on that. It really defines how Leaders are meant to be a test of strength.

[@zenixkiryu]

Yes! I wish they would start doing this in the games too, only barring you from challenging special case gym leaders like Raihan and Clair too early. It would give the games infinitely more replay value.

[@Sponsie1000]

It really is too bad that they didnt take the effort to implement something like that in Gen9, eventhough that game is supposed to be "go anywhere whenever you want"

[@AFKei]

@@Sponsie1000 I do want to chalk it up to "time crunch" but I'd rather not open the can of worms. :x

[@Maxwell_Twist]

@@Sponsie1000 I mean, I get it, and to an extent I agree with you, but Fallout NV is a game where you can "go anywhere whenever you want," but that doesn't mean that place isn't going to kick your ass. Lore wise, it makes sense for league to have their gyms set up the way they do. In Paldea, the league knows where everyone's going to be starting their journey from, so the strongest gyms are the furthest away from the start by design. The League wants the gyms to be a challenge, so they don't want trainers to start off against ice, psychic, or ghost types, which are bad a low level, or to finish against bugs, which are bad at high levels.

[@Sponsie1000]

@@Maxwell_Twist l donno man, l feel like thats a lot of leniency for gamefreak when they're just not willing to bother. Every gym is in a city where people live who could be starting off on a journey,, are you saying that in-universe the league just decided that everyone should start your journey around the south of the land even if you live up north in the ice-gym city? Also non in-universe,, gamefreak promoted this game with slogans like "Visit the gyms in any order you like!", and that just rubs me the wrong way when you have gyms at level 15 and gyms at level 55,, l'm sure you technically could grind up to level 50 to beat the last gym first but there's a clearly intended route. l dont necessarily mind that there's a clearly intended route, but then they shouldnt market it like you can choose any order you'd like. Having 8 teams for 8 gyms wouldve solved that issue (for the most part). It's more work, but they'd mostly consist of the same mons anyways,, just tweak the levels and movesets a little bit and they'd be fine. Game freak is just proving time and time again that they arent really competent at making 3d games, but their games do be having pokemon in them so it's gonna sell regardless

[@Kraleck]

Always loved the "Gym Leader's Last Stand" theme. Still gives me chills when it kicks in. You know the opponent is against the ropes and you get that small taste of your impending victory.

[@MrKideon]

What I really like is how he right gym leaders have a team made for the gym and " level " of the trainer because he say being one not easy if he had his usual partner I think that a nice touch to show gym leaders often have a team made for the gym and it not what they truly have at all times.

[@blackphoenix9000]

They brought it back somewhat with the Switch Games. Sword and Shield might have been divisive and Scarlet and Violet are memed into the ground with how bad they are, but the Gym Leader’s Last Stand themes there are GRAND.

[@dom604]

​@@blackphoenix9000 scarlet and violet are easily the best the games have ever been as far as gameplay goes - as well as with its story, honestly - they just completely botched the tech side and it's a huge shame BECAUSE everything else is so good.

[@Blaze-the-snake]

Cheren and Bianca’s design changes are very interesting to me, I love that they reflect the changes in the characters that have occurred. Especially the glasses.

[@Blaze-the-snake]

To go into greater detail on this topic, cheren has taken on a more active role as a gym leader, and as such he has removed his glasses and replaced them with contacts. Bianca on the other hand has decided to take up a more studious role as a researcher, and as such has started wearing glasses rather than what we can assume were contacts.

[@Ravenbeak2564]

I like the change yeah but admittably they look a lot older then just 2 years. They always looked like 4-5 years older to me

[@Blaze-the-snake]

@@Ravenbeak2564 fair

[@patrickcarter2829]

​​@@Ravenbeak2564 true. If we are to consider that they were the same age as the previous protagonist (16) then they should be 18 by now; puberty hit them fast and hard...

[@No_Sleepee]

fun fact: One of my friends played this game and asked if Bianca was drunk when he first saw her- not realizing she had glasses on.

[@misterzygarde6431]

Cheren and Bianca really got a glowup after 2 years. Makes me wish they had Hilbert/Hilda as a bonus boss, especially with Memory Link. Imagine what they’d look like if Bianca and Cheren are anything to go by.

[@tuskoub]

There’s unused dialogue suggesting there were plans for exactly that in the PWT. Though, implementing the Memory Link player’s team proved too intensive for a small feature to be worth including

[@Totallynotsane]

Erm *Looks at Blaze Black2 and Volt White2 post game*

[@umbreno]

it makes their appearances in pokemon masters EX a bit silly, bianca and cheren go by their bw2 designs while hilbert and hilda keep their bw1 designs, and it makes bianca and cheren look like they're babysitting 😭

[@TKG785]

I think the devs could've pulled a "Red" and just had Hilbert/Hilda be a post game boss. With or without memory link. Speaking of memory links, I look forward to when Chugga gets around to the Cilan, Cress & Chili memory link. It's minor, but I think he would give his take on why said gym leaders didn't show up against Team Plasma.

[@TKG785]

@@micah0000 I know all that. I just wanted to see Chugga's take.

[@mmeikol]

23:30 In the animated trailer for BW2, you can see the female protagonist battling Cheren. She’s using Serperior and he’s using Stoutland, this also adds to your theory!

[@Cathom180]

Honestly I didn’t realise how much I needed this at this moment in life. Going through University, losing those I thought were good friends, this year has been tough for me. But seeing you upload these reminds me of a simpler time when I was a kid watching your Black and White playthrough. It’s both entertaining and soothing for me. Thank you for uploading these, I can’t wait to see the rest of let’s play of a game I cherish.

[@chugga]

I’m sorry so much is happening. Like, do anything for you that you can. And give yourself props for making it to the end of the day. You’re the one making it there.

[@TheZebbga]

I can relate to some of this and I hope things get better. You will make new friends and they will be true friends. Good luck.

[@uberd3323]

@@chugga You are a legend for actually interacting with your fans like this. I've been a fan since I was 9 (Im 23 now) and you're the GOAT, Emile.

[@TomFawkes]

21:32 I’d argue that the Dynamax song and the Terrastalize song are different parts of the gym leader songs from their respective games. The final Pokémon theme here is its own thing.

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

Sounds about right. What is this, a crossover episode?

[@brandontherabboat4850]

Cheren is among my favorite characters in Pokémon because not only did have a pretty thought-provoking character arc 2 years ago, he became a Gym Leader who’s proactive in helping you stop the bad guys like he was in BW 1.

[@kyleelbie221]

I hated him in Black and White. He was straight-up rude sometimes

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

​@@kyleelbie221 I also hated him in BW, but for completely different reasons. Ones to do with another user, one who has appeared on Emile's channel before. He's also appeared on *their* channel before.

[@ReddKnight10]

@@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643 I’m missing something here?

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

@@ReddKnight10 I'm talking about Marriland. In his Black Wedlocke, his Snivy killed Partridge the Lillipup and Bluejay the Oshawott on Route 3. Then, on Route 5, his Servine killed Raven the Yamask and Grackle the Boldore. What an a-hole.

[@dawnsbuneary]

​@@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643 Why are you everywhere?

[@DragovianLancer]

That was legitimately the smoothest Cheren fight i've ever seen. Cheren is usually pretty dangerous because if he gets enough setup he can take down most of your mons in 1-2 hits, and his Lillipup is decently fast. As someone who's done a hardcore nuzlocke of White 2, that is a terrifying prospect to go up against especially so early on, and you just completely walked him.

[@chugga]

A real killer of challenge runs! I was pretty fortunate.

[@phantomtearsca]

Sewaddle is a great check to Cheren in nuzlockes. STAB bug bite with those stats does a lot of damage!

[@sultan_3864]

For nuzlockes, tepig getting defense curl is good against with work up esp setting up 3.

[@ultimaterecoil1136]

Most of the ranch mons can be pretty helpful for Cheren in a nuzlocke. Be it disabling tackle on lilipup so it is doing significantly less damage with unstab bite thunder wave shenanigans or even just charm out stat changing work up. Riolu can’t get stab but if you run around a bunch to evolve then the raw stats and steel type being stupid early game makes Lucario a free win. Only really a problem if he crits too much/flinches you a bunch in my experience but you do have to act carefully in a hardcore nuzlocke and make sure to bring your a game. Cheren is definitely the biggest roadblock for a while though because you will probably at least have 1 normal by now and stab return is kinda stupid this early.

[@danielnaumann8469]

@@ultimaterecoil1136 Actually, Riolu can STAB if you grind a bit. My Riolu was Level 15 when I went to the Gym and found out it was Normal type. I had the biggest grin on my face force palming everything XD

[@silveracies9876]

I really love how to show the passage of time, we have a former rival turned gym leader (and a nice callback to Blue's role in Johto). Not only that, but he gave his glasses to Bianca, and the second fight with Cheren takes place in a SCHOOL before you can fight the first gym leader... All these connections really make this game for me.

[@darkmatterpancake]

Just a little note on the status descriptions: Paralysis in Gen 5 and below quarters your Speed. This was changed in Gen 6 because of Thunder Wave being spammed relentlessly in Gen 5 VGC.

[@ClefairyRox]

We mostly have Thundurus Incarnate to thank for that relentless spamming. Prankster Thunder Wave is disgusting. It's probably why they made Electric-types immune to paralysis starting in Gen VI as well.

[@zjzr08]

​@ClefairyRox As much as Gen 5 was underrated, the competitive side was also polarizing, both for singles and seemingly doubles, with weather wars, and high stat builds and also some OP new abilities IMO.

[@gregorysroka727]

I swear it was halfed until gen 6 where the change was made to a quarter

[@darkmatterpancake]

@@gregorysroka727 no, it's the other way around

[@ahumanbeingfromtheearth1502]

​@@gregorysroka727 other way around

[@Chara1726]

The fact this playthrough exists has made my week

[@DevinY1]

I wish Pokemon did sequel games like this more often. I love seeing the same characters again.

[@chugga]

It’s pretty neat! We sort of got one with Let’s Go having Blue in it, but nothing to this level since.

[@DevinY1]

@@chugga Yeah definitely not on this scale.

[@Loner098]

The closest we ever got to a sequel other than gen 5 was how the story of GSC/HGSS takes place after the events of RBY/FRLG. Only problem is, the chronological Pokemon timeline can be a confusing mess at times.

[@zjzr08]

USUM could've been that (seeing they had setup of maybe having normal Gyms like other regions, characters that had growth like Lille, Lusamine in road to recovery, reforming Team Skull, etc.) but they just went on an alternate timeline route that frankly barely changed enough to be considered to be a game of its own.

[@zjzr08]

​@@chugga LGPE was more like an alternate timeline where Red's journey happened earlier and didn't match Team Rocket's arrival I assume.

[@blaze-zee-wolf]

I love how you depict Alder as essentially shattering his kneecaps whenever he jumps off the cliff. Its hilarious.

[@Proteus_Ridley]

Cheren has truly grown since his younger years in Black/White Seems he took on Marshal's words at the end of B/W and now, promoted himself to a gym leader And Bianca's talent is not of a trainer, but as a researcher as she pursues a goal to eventually becoming a professor

[@InfiniteBits]

Chugga's Pokémon Let's Plays just hit different!

[@TrinityCore60]

Yes they do. This has to be his best series yet!

[@delphoxhoopa7289]

It's like there's a.....magic to them. 🥰

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

Factos!

[@solidskullz5736]

It may involve a normal type trainer, but this definitely isn’t a normal episode. It’s the first gym battle and the first milestone on our second journey through Unova

[@ravioliman7218]

"Don't get too excited boy, you're neutered!" HAS ME ACTUALLY CRYING LMFAO

[@JoseTheAlolachu]

sameeeee, literally the highlight of this episode 😭

[@purpenigma]

What's nice is that the basic badge is the exact same as the one you get from Lenora in the original pokemon games, meaning that Cheren most likely took on Lenora's job as normal type gym leader, and seeing as there's no gyms within the area you reside in at the start of Black 2 and White 2, decided to build not just a school to educate future trainers, but also a gym so they have an easy first step into their pokemon journeys honestly, one of my favourite aspects of Cheren's gym leader status

[@NoCryinRyan]

Since Emile’s not covering Challenge Mode until post game, I’d like to explore it on a fresh save file. Cheren is the first big change, as not only are his Patrat and Lillipup one level higher, but he has a Pidove on his team as well an Oran Berry on his Lillipup; his Patrat has Detect, which can make it annoying to take out, his Pidove has Quick Attack, Work Up and Leer (Mareep can be helpful here), and his Lillipup is bulkier than you think it would be with that 10 extra HP. For a first Gym Leader, Cheren doesn’t pull any punches and uses the tactics Alder encourages you to do. He’s a tough but fair fight; great for the first Gym Leader and they only get better from here.

[@tmasterlordoflightning4754]

It’s worth noting, there’s evidence in the Nuzlocke community that Challenge Mode doesn’t affect stats despite the level increase. FlygonHG made it a point in one of his Black 2 videos to prove that the HP stat at least of the Champion’s Pokémon were of the normal mode variety. If you’re going for Challenge Mode, it’s solely for the extra Pokémon that major fights would have.

[@Trans4Hire]

The theory of Gym Leaders having multiple teams depending on your badge count was made canon in Pokemon Generations I think and its a cool idea, just sucks that Scarlet and Violet Gym leaders decide to wreck you with level 50 pokemon even though it's your first badge

[@Loner098]

Fun Fact: There's apparently a Pokemon ROM hack called Pokemon Crystal Clear that *can* scale with the player's Gym Badge count. For example, if you go to Blue with 0 Badges in hand, he'll have a fairly low-level team. But if you go to Falkner with 15 Badges, he'll have a *Zapdos* on his team. You're also allowed to rematch *any* Gym Leader at *any* set Badge level; can be useful for grinding. And if you ask me, the game feels much more open world than Scarlet and Violet. I think there's also Pokemon Radical Red that has level scaling, but it seems to *cap* your party at specific levels until you've beaten the next Gym Leader.

[@kaelanmcalpine2011]

I'm wondering if the Pokemon team just completely forgot that it's canon gym leaders cater to their opponent's power level or the game and anime teams are just super disconnected.

[@zjzr08]

​@Kaelan McAlpine Bit of both, but Gym Leaders explicitly have shown the Pokemon they have aren't their best team due to rematches in post-game.

[@ThatNaimad]

The first time I can think of it being made decently canon was in Gen 4 when you can refight the gym leaders in the post game. Though fully agreed that it sucks that S&V just kind of ignored that as a possibility.

[@zjzr08]

@@ThatNaimad It's really in Platinum although Emerald did have Gym Leader rematches as double battles.

[@dededont]

"Don't get too excited boy, you're neutered!" Has me cackling lmaooo

[@wildstarfish3786]

that's even the correct term iirc pretty sure neutering is for female animals

[@PRT95]

lolol Also using correct medical procedure for desexing animals. Neutering for males, spaying for females.

[@mariobrosaaproductions4332]

7:38: I'll be very interested to hear your advice on how to get the Dream World medals, now that the Dream World has been shut down for nearly a decade. I now know almost all of Pignati's IVs exactly: HP: 13 or 14 (If Pignati has 48 HP at Lv. 16, its HP IV is 13; if it has 49, its HP IV is 14.) Attack: 21 Defense: 17 Special Attack: 24 Special Defense: 29 Speed: 28 (Edit: Originally mistyped Speed as 18. My mistake!)

[@GarfieldTheLightning]

That's 28 Speed (assuming it's a typo)

[@sunstrike1171]

Does that take EVs into account? For example, it only takes 4 HP EVs at level 16 for a 13-IV Tepig to have 49 HP; that could impact the other stats as well.

[@Maxwell_Twist]

@@sunstrike1171 Yeah, that's what I'm wondering. Chuggaa has done a bit of battling here. So far, the only confirmed one I can see if the special defense, which is definitely 29, but the rest are a bit wobbly.

[@localmenace3043]

Can’t wait for another day of Pokémon! I’ve been binging your old LPS just to fill the void of B2W2! Alder’s running gag of hurting himself by leaping off of cliffs is hilarious. I hope he keeps that up (no offense to his poor legs!)

[@TPrower]

Cheren went from wanting to be a Champion with no clear end goal afterwards to becoming a Gym Leader. He may have only just gotten started, but this battle alone shows he’s still not to be underestimated, and he can only improve from here. =) I started with Snivy when I played White, meaning he chose Tepig, so seeing you battle him with Pignati felt especially meaningful to me.

[@RyuakiraX]

"We're so young and already having our first four-way." Chugga. No. I'm pretty sure at least some of em are kids.

[@PRT95]

Ugh, tell me about it. Cheren and Bianca are 16 at the youngest, and Rosa's like 12-13 at the youngest.

[@angrybadger121]

I never actually noticed that Bianca had Cheren's glasses from the first game! This is one of the many things I adore about watching these play throughs. I get to watch someone play one of my favorite games, and even teach me a few things that I didn't know about! Pokémon KOs: 27 Implied Murders (KO's done off screen): 3 Escapes: 2 Failed Captures: 2 Party Pokémon KOs: 3 The last one was recommended and seems like a cool stat to keep track of! (Edit: Incorrect Party KO Data)

[@EmpireChief]

Shouldn't it be 3 Party KOs? (Azurill + 2 Lillipups)

[@angrybadger121]

​@@EmpireChiefMY DATA! Thank you so much for catching that! I will fix it immediatly!

[@delphoxhoopa7289]

20:49 The beginning of Chuggaa's luck in this playthrough! Who wants to bet he'll find a Shiny at some point? 😏 27:35 Also, I'm so glad I'm not alone in thinking our mom is prettier in the first game! 😮‍💨

[@pichugirl6]

I really do like how Cheren being the 1st gym leader. Gotta mention the fun bits of his appearance in the anime where he tries his best to be a good gym leader but also being a teacher to the kids as well as the pokemons. Love the small scene of him calming anxious Shinx even if it means getting shocked to prove he means no harm. His growth along with Bianca are a very nice touch for this being a slight sequel after events of Black/White. Didn't mention it in the beginning but I love Bianca's design and her new job. it's too adorable.

[@ExperimentH4T]

You were the first "KZbinr" I ever found, and the first time I saw longform gameplay of a narrative video game on the internet. I remember having binged through a few series, and finally catching up to you in Super Paper Mario for the Wii, during the Cragnons Chapter. I remember being excited, because that very episode, you prompted the viewers to give Cudge something to say, and I had a slim chance to be part of a project. I didnt make the cut (it was some variation of "MIYAMOTO!!!" that would have fit), which was dissapointing, but I was still happy that I had had the chance to participate. I just wanted to thank you for always being passionate, and loving what you loved without compunction. Youve been an inspiration to me in terms of following my heart. Thanks!

[@dullahaut329]

The Scarlet/Violet Gym Leader theme growing as you KO their Pokémon is the closest thing to the BW/B2W2 Last Pokémon theme and I *love* it

[@moomanchu608]

Cheren is potentially the hardest gym leader on challenge/set mode. When you encounter him, he has stab tackle (50 base power in 5th gen) and is relatively higher level. He also has the oran berry + workup. If you have to switch, he can easily just use workup and sweep your team after the fact

[@blue_boo3171]

...I just swept him with Snivy after using two growths, only got hit once by Pidove's quick attack at +1. Didn't even use my Oran berry...

[@pedromoreira1171]

Isn't challenge mode broken? As in, even though it says the opposing pokemon is level 15 instead of level 12 in normal mode it still retains the stats as if it were level 12?

[@moomanchu608]

@@pedromoreira1171 not that i can tell. But, it has more pokemon to the fight

[@moomanchu608]

@@blue_boo3171 nice. I never use snivy so i wouldnt know

[@tasked5720]

​@@pedromoreira1171yepp, that's exactly the case, unfortunately

[@Virdice]

23:30 that "Theory" Is actually confirmed by Pokemon origins where Brock chooses which pokemon and how many to take, based on Red telling him he has no badges yet

[@BrendanKush]

This series honestly is the peak of my week

[@zb778]

Even if it’s the typical progression of a sequel, it’s cool to see older characters resolved to doing new things. What’s nice is that even after this point, these characters come back but never take the spotlight. Also cheren’s battle is low key hard with no riolu or pignite.

[@daviddiett2168]

I love the idea that Gym Leaders need different teams based on the amount of badges a challenger has, now if only a certain recent Pokemon game had incorporated that into its gameplay. Also, hurray for dynamic music making hype moments like Gym battles and even walking along a route more engaging. Also, also, what a glow-up Cheren got simply by adding a few inches and removing his glasses.

[@maxchapman5549]

Chugga, you approach every game you play with an immense amount of love. I played and loved black 2 back a few years ago, & you have already shown more love for this game than I could ever in an entire playthrough. The nature of your existence is to improve all lucky enough to be graced by it; embrace you!

[@edwardnowakowski5990]

“Don’t get too excited boy, you’re neutered!!!” DANG IT EMILE, I WAS DRINKING WATER!!!!

[@JustCallMeMaxy]

It was pretty cool to see Cheren back as a gym leader, but man, he’s a piece of work to beat! That Lillipup is scary when it uses Work Up multiple times. And this is just the first gym! Crazy that normal type gyms are in most cases one of the most difficult in their respective games. Definitely far from normal!

[@BigKlingy]

That's one of many things I love about Gen 5, both games have decently challenging Gyms.

[@VonFirflirch]

@@BigKlingy To be honest, he's the only one I actually had trouble with, on my last playthrough. 8, for example, is a total joke, IIRC.

[@nd35780]

Hello again, my gaming friend! Mah boi Cheren's come a long way from the lofty-headed youth of two years ago, to the down to earth Gym Leader of today...

[@Jessica_Schweser]

Im proud of him

[@crowofcainhurst2236]

Man, the music that plays when the Gym Leader is down to their last Pokemon got my blood pumping. Always loved when music in video games changes during boss fights.

[@anubisgodess2353]

Honestly I wish the normal type got more love. Cheren is an amazing trainer and his story is super appealing. Hopefully he's teachings to teach the new generation of Pokemon now

[@Tetsukonakaneedits]

i think my favorite thing about these Let's plays is how much personality Emile puts into the characters

[@brooksama7654]

Chugga you’re the person that always gets me to play old games. Thank you so much for what you do for the gaming community!

[@crystalisedink]

I love love LOVE Cheren's and Bianca's designs in this game! Such a good reflection of the growth that they've gone through from the first game and how they are now!

[@Yan_Alkovic]

15:38 Don't get too excited, boy, you're neutered! The way he said neutered is amazing! Also Chugga is so naughty this Let's Play WTF 24:55 *CHUGGA* WHAT DID I JUST SAY

[@tlepageart]

7:59 LMAO I always wondered how Alder never broken his legs jumping from that cliff. He’s probably a Superhuman or something 👀

[@frosted_glaceon5513]

I really enjoyed the Scarlet and Violet gyms for the hype. The opponent Terrastalizes and the cheering crowd kicks up to the beat of the song, it's so good!

[@BlazerBattle66]

This is only episode 3, but honestly, this is shaping up to be one of the best Lets Plays... ever. Genuinely Nothing will ever compare to the amount of depth and detail this is going to go into. Not to mention No sponsors No cuts No edits No asking for like, sub, comment Just Chugga, playing the game, giving info, and entertaining people. I've been right alongside you since your Pikmin 1 LP, and I've been along for every ride, you are and always have been my favourite youtuber. Sincerely, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the years of memories ❤️

[@Loner098]

He does use cuts and edits in his videos though...but it's not much to scoff at for me.

[@sentientrock7]

he has over a billion views on his channel, he doesnt need to ask for subs. 😂

[@captain_misaki]

"So young and having our first four-way." - Chuggaaconroy, 2023 *throws tomatoes at Emile*

[@Zacman1123]

Chugga "More parents need to admit that they've mistakes and own up to it." Me: I agree. Not that I know how that feels. Mine's stubborn.

[@NurainDynamicsCentral]

Same here.

[@jacksonsmith4058]

This makes three videos in a row I've teared up a bit. I started watching your videos when I was in third grade (Link's Awakening and Mario 64 DS), and seeing you play the Pokemon game I probably put the most hours into when I was younger now that I'm finishing up my freshman year of college just has given me such a unique sense of joy. I don't know if you'll see this, but thank you so much for the effort you put in and all around for just being you!

[@Astro986]

Chugga always has the most unique teams for these playthroughs. Can’t wait to see his endgame team

[@tinothetuna215]

agreed

[@tinothetuna215]

@@Riley_2727 bro he already passed Riolu

[@cq_the_kid]

Hearing that Emile played Persona 5 amazes me! Its awesome to hear that one of my favorite games was something Emile played!

[@YourPalRal]

I like the idea of being Cheren's first challenger as a Gym Leader. You can see in his sprite animation that he's a bit nervous and if you played Black and White you have this history with him that just makes you feel happy seeing how far he's come.

[@Gigas0101]

Alder's my favourite pokemon Champion, he has some Dark Souls vibes to him. He's a capable trainer with a powerful team, but he suffered a tragedy before your journey even began and it left him disillusioned and crestfallen. I liked how he's dethroned by N before you reach him, meaning that any battle you have with him is by choice opposed to it being just another step in your journey, and how he absolutely destroys his knees when you meet him in Black and White 2. What a legend!

[@variumi]

I’m glad they started bringing back the gym leader final Pokemon theme idea for gens 8 and 9, it’s been as awesome as it was in gen 5

[@enderallygolem]

Gen 9 had the theme build up throughout the entire battle and it's freaking fantastic

[@glasssawsslipperstraws7410]

Alder is so underrated, he is one of the coolest characters in a pokemon game and his design is my favorite in the entire series tbh

[@SuperStitch54321]

Just finished my finals. Now I get to enjoy some Chuggaaconroy while eating Iceberg. Good times.

[@S7ayMelo]

Hey congrats! I just finished Saturday!

[@leargamma4912]

I don't have school or college anymore and have a boring logistics job. Congrats, and enjoy it while it lasts.

[@falconkirby216]

When I was a kid my first 2 Pokémon games were white and black 2. I remember seeing Alder jump from that spot and thought it was the coolest thing. Seeing Chugga’s take on it makes me laugh so much and reminds me of being a kid. Also has inspired me to find my old copy. It’s time to start a journey, along side you.

[@guguig9746]

I like the quick call to mom at the beginning of the episode! I hope we'll get to see more of that!

[@TheWanHui]

That cliff: "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man?"

[@cinematicwaffle8710]

I'm very glad I get to catch these as soon as they release. Thanks for having an upload schedule that conveniently aligns with my timezone, Emile!

[@jkjack0742]

Cheren learned the ways of putting fear into newbies from the other normal gym leaders well. He has a good plan: stockpile power until you steamroll everything in your path, have decently fast pokemon for that point in the story, and for extra fear, the player has a limited supply of battle items to use that can help if they found it beforehand (oran berries and 1 x defend), and no way to get more aside from trading with held items. Yeah this guy was a good challenge to overcome, and you felt good when you finally won

[@vanilla_beats]

21:34 There’s also the dynamic gym leader music in Scarlet and Violet that changes to its final track when the gym leader sends out their ace

[@blt1096]

Man i've been watching your content for years and it is always amazing. If i recall correctly i found your channel through that super luigi galaxy playthrough from over a decade ago. I'm glad this channel is still around and producing the same content even after so much has changed. Please never stop being you. This content never fails to bring a smile to my face and is always there to comfort me during periods of stress such as right now as i am currently in exam season at my school. I've never had many friends that i truly feel close to, but your content has always been there to make me smile. I can't wait to see how this series pans out! Stay awesome chugga. :)

[@lemonadogirl4082]

I'm excited to see what Pokémon will join the team-here's hoping we see one soon! As for me, it's time to get my concurrent playthrough caught up. We're almost ready for Cheren, ourselves!

[@SpencerStudios]

Man, it's just nice getting something I can look forward to every day. Thanks for doing this all these years. I'll always appreciate it.

[@StartouchArts]

I'll be the first one to say it: Cheren's little blush in his sprite before the battle is the CUTEST THING EVER.

[@sirethanblue4802]

chugga i would like to say that you have basically been the one constant youtuber i’ve watched since i was probably 7 years old (i’m 19 now) and watching this series is bringing back so many fond memories keep up the amazing content

[@pokemondude04]

Idk if you’ll see this comment Emile but I just wanted to say that I really appreciate these let’s plays. They brighten my mood when I’m feeling low and I love playing alongside you. I’ve been playing alongside you since I was in college and it’s gotten me through those tough years. I love your Pokémon let’s plays so much❤️so excited for what awaits in this fresh adventure!

[@OriginalMrBibz]

The thing I was looking forward to most with this LP was Chugga showing off the phone calls to your mom in every area, so many people never knew about them. Ends up being a really cute backstory for the PC's mom that we very rarely get in other games

[@colefrazee]

*While fighting Cheren's team* Pignati: *breathes* Ok. First real Gym Battle. Wish me luck guys. Ontario: Good luck! Shanir: You'll need it. Cheren: So, you think you can beat me? We'll see about that. Go! Patrat! Patrat: Hee hee hee. So, my first opponent in battle. And it's a tiny little pig? Oh, I'll be eating good tonight once I grind you into dust. Pignati: Uh,... ok. Give me your best shot. Patrat: Well, actually. I think I'll Work Up first. *uses Work Up* Picky: Um, on second thought I don't want to do this anymore. See ya! *runs out* Shanir: You're next. Pignati: Alright, let's go! Defense Curl! Shanir: Wait, what? Pignati: I mean, I could use that to soften the blow from his attack. Patrat: Oh, I see how it is. Think you can outbuff me? Think again! *uses Work Up* Pignati: Uhhhhh.... Defense Curl? *uses Defense Curl* *pattern repeats a few times* Patrat: Oh, I feel so powerful right now. I'll make quick work of you now you swine! Pignati: *getting nervous* Guys, what should I do? Shanir: Tackle him. Kill him before he kills you. Pignati: That works. *uses Tackle* Patrat: Ugh. I see how it is. But it's too late. Once I powerup again, I'll be so strong your body with be nothing but... Pignati: *uses Tackle again, knocks out Patrat* *Cheren sends out Lillipup* Lillipup: *realizes what happened to Patrat* *nervous laughter* So, um... you wanna call this a draw? Patrat: *lying on the ground* Just, finish, him. Lillipup: Dude, the guy used so many Defense Curls there no way I'll be able to knock him out. Pignati: He's right. *Ember's him to death, Lillipup faints* *Blaise Wins* Pignati: O...kay? I won, I guess. Such a weird battle though. Ontario: Yippee! Congratulations Pignati! *hugs him* Shanir: Nice job out there. One down, seven more to go. Pignati: Yeah, as long as all the other battles are this easy, we'll become a Pokemon Master in no time! Ontario: Oshawatt!

[@braydenmahler6910]

Love this so far, I can't wait to see what you do with these characters

[@four_the_fourth9095]

Hey Chugga, I have been watching for a while now (even though I had to avoid your channel while you were playing Xenoblade 2 because I was also finishing up that game lol) it’s great to see you playing Pokémon again I look forward to every episode of black two and white two it's nice to have your daily videos back in my life. Recently I had to write a short college paper on something and I decided to write it my favorite childhood and current KZbinr YOU. Thanks for being an inspiration and a source of light to all of us, keep up the great work man.

[@TheArceusftw]

I honestly like the idea of Gym Leaders having multiple teams that scale proportionate to the number of badges a trainer has.(If only they used that Idea for a CERTAIN open world game.)

[@estimatedmedian]

Very excited to see Emile cover a pokemon game again. I remember when I was much, much younger, my introduction to CC's content was his series on Emerald. Makes me feel kind of old now, looking forward to this series!

[@shiningmagneton469]

First gym time! Already. Not a bad first gym, all things considered. Cheren can hit hard with that Lillipup of his, and if you haven't been training against the wild Pokemon he can be a decent challenge. Nothing too hard, of course - he is still the first gym leader, after all - but for the first real boss battle it's a good start. It's also just cool to see what one of the main characters of Black and White is up too now. Pokemon is a series light on direct narrative sequels, so it's not often we get to see something like this. It's neat.

[@jasminejohnston6393]

At least Cheren doesn’t have a Watchog that knows Leer, Hypnosis, Retaliate and Crunch. Seriously, I still haven’t beaten Lenora in Black 1. And she never uses Hypnosis when I have a Chesto Berry equipped!

[@shiningmagneton469]

@@jasminejohnston6393 Yeah, Lenora is quite the difficulty spike and at least part of the reason Watchog is my least favorite Pokemon. If you need some help for your team, there are some fighting types just outside Pinwheel Forest you can train up, as well as Roggenrola in Wellspring Cave. The developers knew she was a difficult fight, and put in plenty of ways to try and counter her. She's still hard, of course, but sometimes you just need that one perfect fight... Or just get lucky, like Chugga did back in White. He had a fighting type on his team he never needed to use!

[@TKG785]

"This is the ONLY game to have this feature!" Or something along those lines is going to be a running theme, isn't it?

[@KeironaLP]

I have no idea why, but this Let's Play in particular is giving me cozy vibes. I can't wait for the next part!

[@austinlee5340]

BW and BW2 are my favorite Pokémon games and Black was my first Pokémon game. I'm glad I can watch your LP chuggaaconroy with your widespread research of the games, enthusiasm, and the extra effort you put into editing to therefore mold an enjoyable experience. Right off the bat I learned that you could do a "Memory Link" which actually unlocks more content and I'm so "ablaze" for each episode going forward.

[@Ravenbeak2564]

I like Cheren's growth a lot in this game, though admittably it's very werid that he isn't a gym leader later on like the 6-8 gym leader. Also thanks to work up the gym is actual pretty hard in terms of first gym standards; stat increases this early game is kinda insane. I remember hearing about someone attempting a nuzlocke of this game only to lose to the first gym because of work up lmao.

[@Jessica_Schweser]

Im really proud of Bianca and Cheren for how much they’ve grown. I also never noticed the glasses thing! That’s really neat! And OH BOY the medals. Im playing the game right now so this’ll definitely help me get some I’ve missed! Collecting all of them are probably gonna be hell, but fun at the same time!

[@friskd909]

In the Black and White series, some viewers took the time to find out the IVs of Emile's Oshawott. I have taken it upon myself to note down Tepig's IVs. HP: 13 Attack: 22 Defense: 18 Special Attack: 23 Special Defense: 29 Speed: 29 How is Emile getting this lucky with his starters in this generation!

[@onyxryuga6372]

Hearing Chugga scream Burn is one of the few things I enjoy in life, besides him playing Pokemon.

[@PäncakesthePOB]

Hello everyone, I'm a french language student and I wanted to have a bit of fun telling the localized names in the french version of the games and what they mean, since I'm a bit late I will condense all 3 episodes here, so here we go. Unova=Unys, from Etats-Unis (United States) Prof. Juniper=Prof. Keteleeria (Keteleeria is a type of tree) Nate=Mélis, from mélisme (meliasma) Rosa=écho (echo) Cheren=Tcheren, to correspond to the japanese pronunciation Bianca=No name change Alder=Goyah, from goyavier (guava), but it could be a reference to the painter Francisco de Goya Hugh=Matis, from the painter Henry Matisse Snivy=Vipélierre, from vipère (viper) and lierre (ivy) Tepig=Gruikui, from gruik (oink) and cuit (cooked) Oshawott=Moustillon, from moussaillon (sailor) and mustélidé (mustelidae) Patrat=Ratentif, from rat and attentif (careful) Purloin=Chacripan, from chat (cat) and sacripant (rascal) Sunkern=Tournegrain, from tournesol (sunflower) and grain (seed) Pidove=Poichigeon, from pois chiche (chickpea) and pigeon Sewaddle=Larvayette, from larve (larva) and layette (baby clothes) Psyduck=Psychokwak, from psychique (psychik) and couac (qwack) Azurill=No name change Mareep=Wattouate, a play on words on watt (the unity for electric power) and ouate (cotton wool), since they sound the same Lillipup=Ponchiot, from poncho and chiot (puppy) Riolu=No name change Pansage=Feuillajou, from feuille (leaf) and sapajou (capuchin monkey) Pansear (might as well include him)=Flamajou, from flame and sapajou Panpour=Flottajou, from flotte (water) and sapajou That's all I got for today, see ya next video.

[@goobsta-v8g]

I’m so happy that he’s finally playing this game. This game and Black 1 were the first Pokémon games I bought as a kid when they came out and I still consider them my favorites

[@SuperAwesomeToaster]

Correcting Emile. Paralyze does 75% less speed in this gen. From gen 7 and on it is 50%

[@jackjensensplaythroughsrev49]

I just wanted to thank you for this, Chuggaconroy. Going through some tough times but my favorite youtuber playing my favorite game of all time is at least giving me something to look forward to.

[@Omniskrub]

Peak continues, beyond happy you’re playing this

[@littlemrdoom5997]

Hey Conroy, your series inspired me to continue my black 2 randomizer nuzlocke and I'm glad I did because I caught a slaking with huge power! Keep up the great videos! Having lots of fun.

[@Mastergame5x]

Only Chugga could make a first gym battle so full of hype and intensity!

[@puppetmaster6412]

I love the humor that is brought to the series along with facts that are extremely well researched, and just a genuine excitement you have when you talk about this game. This is quite amazing and just another reason why your my favorite KZbinr! Thank you so much for the light you bring to my day!