Could Grusha Actually Become Champion?

I played through Pokemon Violet using Grusha's team to find out if Grusha has what it takes to become Champion. But it's not just any old run, its a super challenging character run! Best buckle up!
And of course there's some more mystery to be had!
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Credits
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🎤 Voice Acting 🎤
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Grusha by Chrys Fichtenger at / chrysfitchvo
Chi-Yu by @MariSkyVA
Sada voiced by @Vicvillon
Turo voiced by @CaptainAstronaut
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🎨 Art & Animation 🎨
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Grusha art by Maitsu at / _.maitsu._
Sada art by Stefan95 at www.fiverr.com/stefan95_art
Turo and Tera Nail art by @Spuddie203
Iono art by @Spuddie203 and animation by @matchalattepng
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Want more?
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Check out the Sword and Shield runs here: • Can X Champion: The Wo...
And keep up with the Scarlet & Violet runs here: • Can X Champion: Paldea...
Episode 1 Iono: • Could Iono Actually Be...
Episode 2 Brassius: • Could Brassius Actuall...
Episode 3 Katy: • Could Katy Actually Be...
Episode 4 Tulip: • Could Tulip Actually B...
Episode 5 Grusha: • Could Grusha Actually ... (You are here!)
Episode 6 Kofu: • I Played Pokemon Viole...
Episode 7 Ryme: • Could Ryme Become Cham...
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[@kingumbryon8021]

"And then what happened?" "Cititan one-shot him with liquidation" I died😂

[@joshuabergman3292]

So did Chi-Vasko

[@tremor3258]

Did not see that coming! :D

[@Sobbleo]

SAMEE

[@TheShadow1347]

lol 😂

[@ChrysFichtengerVA]

Thanks for having me on as Grusha Vasko! :) had a great time voicing him!

[@cesarmito5341]

Oh it was you? Congralutions my guy you incorporate Grusha so well

[@VaskoGames]

Big thanks for giving Grusha such an awesome voice :)

[@user-ov3su8oh2y]

Loved the voice 15/10

[@rohiminsayadih439]

Wait he is a boy????

[@KhrisNotKhris]

Grusha’s voice was awesome; I’d love to voice act like how you do. This is a great series, Vasko, so keep it up!

[@luceharrietf]

I'm only 4 minutes in, but THANK YOU for being vulnerable & open in such a big series on your channel. I also struggle with dysautonomia amongst other medical conditions, and it's really refreshing & reassuring to see someone else talk about their struggles. So thanks for opening up about that part of your life, Vasko, it really means a lot & resonates with me, and I'm sure many other people felt seen thanks to this video. Hope your health continues to improve, and 2024 is a good year for you.

[@SailorMusicCat]

This. Not dysautonomia but I have other medical conditions that....really impact my life. I had wanted to go into childcare, taking care of babies and young toddlers but than the problems really hit and I realized that I just....couldn't. That it wasn't safe for me to do that job for myself or the kids. So seconding that THANK YOU, Vasko! And may your health get to, be, and stay as well as it can. And may no surprises pop up as your health journey continues. (And I may not always manage to comment. Yay, anxiety! but I love all your videos. Every single one and I always watch them.)

[@SpectralLeafeon]

"I WILL SHOW YOU THE TRUE MEANING OF ENVY!" *gets one tapped by a pokemon it has an advantage against*

[@user-cy1vw1ft5y]

Lol but the grusha for you

[@Mobtrapper-hq8is]

Important thing to note: Chien-pao, just like the other Treasues of Ruin, is really just the sword, and its power has created the body of a stronger creature around it.

[@superkamehameha1744]

Bro why you make Prof. Turo MORE Handsome?!?!

[@aprilm3203]

your acting like he wasnt already

[@superkamehameha1744]

@@aprilm3203 dude, OG Turo looks handsome, but just vanilla handsome, THIS Turo with the raspy breathy voice is DADDY Level handsome

[@thegayghost872]

He’s a dilf

[@danieljohnson9917]

​@@superkamehameha1744 Don't make me get out the spray bottle. *Bonk*

[@jeremiekim9593]

STOP ALREADY IM DONE

[@Animals_Playz]

I. CAN. NOT. WAIT! Who else can't wait? Im going to guess that probally kofu is going to be next

[@TheLeosempai]

👍 keep it up you got this.

[@JakoBpyroTech]

I think Vasko has said that Kofu is next

[@JakoBpyroTech]

I'm also in the boat of can't wait to see what happens next

[@WarmLillie]

Does Gursha have the potential to be more than a snowboarder and deserve a gym leader. He loves his pokemon, it paid off early but the power friendship can take you so far… When you’re pushed to your limits it doesn’t mean it over, things can get worse but can get better with effort little by little. *Lillie notes* Ice types might be weak, Snowy might be strong but can’t be tough enough to take many hit so we trained to get stronger but even we have limits. But I did find a few friends, who share a similar spirit. It sparkles. The Dragon Clan are spirit that I admire and maybe I can borrow their outfit. Maybe I should go sledding on the ice mountain.

[@spyjack69]

If I had a nickel for every time vasko had to use all of an ice gym leader’s Pokemon from the start due to availability and level caps I’d have 2 nickels which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that is happened twice

[@MariSkyVA]

Thanks for having me again Vasko! ❤

[@thekakeking9400]

I hope Professor Turo makes an appearance some time in this series.

[@zaki6879]

Oh would you look at that

[@Araraki-Itto1]

I love how Chi-Yu spoke. She reminded me of the adepti from Genshin. 😂 Great video as always.

[@levilouislaelsvideos8225]

Fr it felt like you just lifted the seal and bosacious awoke

[@briankim1098]

Outside of Captain Astronaut's Turo and Chrys's Grusha, as well as the ending (😂), there's just so many things I can relate to in this video. Struggling with wondering "if anyone will care or miss me" mentality regularly suck. This cheers me up a lot 🥲 Thanks for the video Vasko!

[@j.corbygaming]

Oh fuck… I did not realize “Snorunt” had that rough of a past. It’s great you feel open enough to share something like that and it’s good you are doing better than before. Keep it up man, you rock!

[@guus4703]

I like the fact vasco refuses to enter montnevra but still hears evreything

[@matthewchi5292]

Hey Vasko, it's been a while since I last saw one of your videos. These types of videos are always my favorites, I love the story element of it and the character interactions. It makes it so much deeper and more engaging. Sorry about all the issues you've been facing. I hope you are able to live a happy and prosperous life! I can't wait to see this story to the end!

[@wolfcara16]

Let's goooo! Grusha is my favorite of the bunch and his Altaria gave me hell at our first encounter (not a second time, though...)

[@marinagaleotti]

It was hard for me too. I challenged grusha with pokemon 17 levels lower (i still won only losing two pokemon)

[@anthonyanglemyer]

Intriguing turn of events. But man, Vasko, I was totally getting Grusha's frustration with the constant losses here. It's not fun at all. I'm not so sure about these challenges as you do them anymore.

[@RoseBleueDuRosierSec]

Oh this one's really cute! Please, never stop making videos, they're super fun to watch.

[@SwagMikeOut]

Oh dang, weaving some personal stuff into these vids too. Much respect man, this series is coming out great.

[@steventhedinosaur6623]

This might be my favorite paldea playthrough of yours! It's really good!

[@GhostyBoi7737]

Love your videos as always Vasko! Keep up the good work❤

[@crimsonflareumbreon1290]

I love your videos! This episode was really inspiring!

[@TunaBear64]

Crazy how a moveset can make the entire difference, I made some calcs and Beartic can actually solo the entire league without overleveling. Makes Geeta an actual challenge for once, but is possible. No weather required but one of the best moves for solo runs. One you get extremely early may I add.

[@ratchetthemedic169]

This series is pretty good so far and the voice acting is pretty good can’t wait to see more 👍

[@user-fu8gs6hg6z]

Thank you for doing Grusha he’s my favorite 😊

[@bluesquid8352]

Ah man I just gotta say I love these, we get to see a good amount of personal from vasco, we see a new facit of the characters, and we get hear voice acting from people you don't expect. (Man I would have had no idea turro was captin astro)

[@glitchedgamerz]

WOOO, ANOTHER ONE I was WAITING for this!

[@SunscreenEatingDork]

I found his channel one day and I’m actually obsessed ❤

[@user-ov3su8oh2y]

Keep up the good work vasko ❤

[@TheMostAdvancedPoketuberEver]

Hey Vasko! I have an idea! With one run, make you find your passed self and you find yourself fighting him, like Iono is fighting Grisham and your last resort caus the fight was so close is using Vasko, Mr shock sheep and grusha's Vasko go at it and something wrong happens cause of your physical connection, like you were not supposed to TOUCH your passed self or something horrible would happen... If you don't see this, or don't want to do this, I realy don't mind

[@LoliFoxQueen]

that would be an interesting plotline to follow, especially as it has been long theorized and popularised in movies and other forms of media of how you should NEVER interact with your past/future self on any levels if you time travel.

[@TheMostAdvancedPoketuberEver]

Thx

[@nightsofsilver1573]

very fun, and some good conversations in there! hopefully vasko makes up with grusha one day...

[@tremor3258]

I like the Magne-line analogy.

[@wolfcara16]

Don't be disheartened! We love your videos!

[@dragonfiraga]

Nice video! It fits Grusha would end it with just a 'peace' XD

[@JakoBpyroTech]

As this chapter comes to a chilling close, a flurry of questions have finally found answers. However, so to have yet more questions arrived alongside those answers: What will become of Vasko's previous selves? Are they gone forever, or can they be saved? Will he succeed in finding the next one before Terapagos? Will Vasko remember Chi-Yu's possesion? Will the other Treasures of Ruin also attempt such a feat? Are Prof. Sada and Turo in league with each other, or are their motives separate? If Sada's time machine is not the cause of Vasko's perpetually altering form, then what is? Stay tuned for the next intriguing episode to find out!

[@miataveras3108]

Please do not end this series man, I’ve been so invested-

[@hb-wanderer5031]

Thanks for the latest video. Sorry for missing out on the latest videos 😓

[@alexsnewhandle]

the talk about the videos that failed reminded me about the Yunaka Engage video. it was such a cool concept to play from the perspective of a non Main Character and have their supports matter. I hope you reconsider making another one in the future. expanding the scope of your channel takes time, thanks to the algo :T also have you played Unicorn Overlord? it's goated! it's an RTS RPG that feels like a SRPG with a lot of elements and inspiration from Fire Emblem and FFT among others

[@zacharyspencer6839]

Uh oh. Looks like he can absorb the emotions of the treasures of Ruin to gain their forms..and become destructive..

[@jasonbell8515]

252+ choice specs overheat

[@user-cy1vw1ft5y]

​@@jasonbell8515grusha one tap him

[@Ginger.Ale17]

I love this series so much, why isn’t this viral

[@mothdreams]

Love KZbin changing my notification settings so I wasn’t aware of new posts

[@sheriffbutterball7824]

4:12 that part hit kinda hard, Im first year in college and its kinda scary. I miss being a kid and not being buried in work all the time, the things I used to enjoy dont seem interesting anymore and I feel like im too focused on work to really do anything.

[@F0X9000]

WOW! Not the direction I expected this to go in!😲

[@omerboonaert5413]

I love your videos don't give up

[@paulsharkey9522]

I was expecting to get such great advice from gameplay video. If you ever get tired doing gaming videos. You can do life style vlog. A lot of great advice here.

[@user-ft1fh8hn1t]

vasko turning into ruinous i like to see that more in the futer

[@ScarletRebel96]

We Support you Vasko ❤

[@foxzero99gaminglaptopadven60]

I am actually really invested ikn this ever since the galar, but like the story in paldea of being sent in time is sooo interesting and now we are having the new 4 in thi with the dlc and terapagos, aaaaa would you ever do tyme? She is one of my favorites

[@tylerferguson3193]

It's my favorite guy! Love grusha, enjoyed the vid. Hope you'll have a good day

[@GrushaFan04]

this is my new fav video ever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Killerpixel12]

That Ragang theme :o Caught me offguard and triggered instantly some adrenaline with the urge to run 🤣

[@SerDerpish]

With a moveset consisting of Dragon Pulse, Ice Beam, Moonblast, and Hurricane I don’t get why Grusha’s Altaria is so scared of other dragon types. It makes me facepalm hard 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@t-the-bawnbawn2663]

The drama builds more and more and more~

[@TheMostAdvancedPoketuberEver]

I had no idea that Grusha was a man

[@joopvanhedel1372]

grusha is one of the stronger gym leaders in gen 5 in cannon. Of course not the strongest, that's Larry. Side note people always say that when characters say Nemona is the youngest champion level trainer Poppy is the youngest. but the elite four are not champion level trainers

[@Mobtrapper-hq8is]

It’s funny how everyone’s so worked up about Poppy being an E4 member even though we already had 2 elementary school-age gym leaders 6 gens prior (although it was a double battle gym so they acted as 1 character).

[@bisubess]

Oh heck yeah a new "Can X Become Champion" vid!

[@Zelda345able]

Any chance we could see the Team Star squad bosses featured next?

[@dominikdk3637]

Finaly the neu episode is comming

[@Toonfaceu]

Great Video And Grusha is one of my favorite Gym Leader And in 8:15 was that a pun or a coincidence and imagine Turo thought that Grusha was a guy and said my apologies young Lady 😂

[@TheSecondOfJinxers]

I feel like vasko is gonna pull a bea and make larry the last gym leader in the series.

[@thetubular1538]

I love this dude

[@Shadowgun453]

Okay so the other treasures of ruin are going to play a big part I'm guessing?

[@nita7703]

Damn this took a turn

[@calyx8808]

Astro did great as Turo!

[@orvillewright9246]

I like your story.

[@Ilikecatsl0l]

he may be the champion, but he's also the champion of my heart

[@BlazeNextGen]

Oh boy we´re getting closer to the climax of the story Pog

[@nathanielluissuarez8936]

Bro grusha got a therapy session🤣

[@user-pv1hv9vj1i]

Hello love your videos

[@ionizedactor3994]

I'm hoping we get to see more of the treasures of ruin

[@coolcarleehowells7288]

I luv your videos

[@user-mk3ws5bs7w]

yay luts go so exited

[@troychun475]

Go grusha go

[@marvalynj]

Hey Mr James can you please make a video about Pokémon Pearl with eating Donna's team

[@Lunarnova-er3eu]

NIOCE VOICE ACTING

[@anthonybissett2700]

It's all for the sake of science 🧑‍🔬

[@calyx8808]

For SCIENCE!

[@user-ln9ci5ye3p]

This episode is deep…

[@CalebJusticeHarding]

this got real for a pokemon video

[@BlueBrickWall]

W I love ice types

[@MashleBash]

WHAT IS IT OLD MAN!

[@masonwalling215]

I like Grusha’s voice

[@coolcarleehowells7288]

What video is next?

[@tyjackgaming4574]

Did you name that scatter bug (I think that’s what it’s called) funny bug? Because that would be funny especially with no caps

[@triforceofcourage100]

Huh you it’s really odd that while most of the galar gyms do alright the only new Paldean champ is Iono. Most barely make it out of the gate before falling flat on their face.

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

HEEL TURN!

[@user-wk8xb3sk8d]

I am extatic

[@HerwakNic]

I gave this video its 1000th like

[@madisonznguyen5674]

Can you do a run with kofu or ryme and larry but you are a zacian

[@cadenroberts7984]

Plz do a run with that scatterbug

[@igorsaraiva9487]

Yes

[@filhoprimeiro1523]

So there are 4 evil vasco ho ar going unseal the 4 treasures and became the 4 treasure and they are swapping forms of some conditions that happen

[@Nickoflightandsound]

The Xenoblade music at the end is so good 🕺

[@justme14357]

Grusha was my favourite gym leader

[@pulsearcher]

after looking through pokemon game dexs for what pokemon game allows me to use pokemon i have in my dreams, bdsp gen 4 remakes can. the problem however, pikachu (which is my most preferred to send out apparently) is trophy garden, cyndaquil, totodile, and chikarita are post game, aron can only be found at iron works with either a swarm or radar, umbreon itself is either mine or someone else's (which has fused twice with my pikachu), and rhyhorn is post game... so yes, in order for me to do shining pearl with a full team i need to send myself babies of the team to start off with as well. (at least writing it in a story of mine works better, especially as a lot of creatures i have caught, including one human with two swords and two free pal people, aren't required for me to figure out what pokemon game works for it. side note: i can use made up pokemon i've caught too in the games, but it becomes a game of what pokemon replaces them, and no clue where humans spawn...)

[@patonosequecosa]

What the hell is that team?

[@pulsearcher]

@patonosequecosa it is a very restrictive team that apparently only works in one game series. Am I going to have a fun time sending Pikachu, totodile, cyndaquil, chikarita, and aron (with maybe umbreon) against Cynthia? Nope. I really just need to somehow have a word with myself in my dreams as to what the beep I am doing... (BTW, I can evolve them, so hopefully my water and grass type can live long enough to kill garchomp)

[@Pancakelover09]

Sorry to hear you have Dysautonomia

[@steve.nighthawk]

Back to the past again? SAAAAAADAAAAAA

[@mismagiusthemagicuser2341]

I think this is the first Violet character run for you…

[@staydetermined6717]

Strongest trainer for the final gym… my glimmora spammed power gem and won 😭

[@steelhunter5483]

The VA for Grusha sounds alot like Adeptus Xiao