Fleecy Floccesy! - Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 [2]

[@LEEHAMLOL]

I must agree Emile, that grass tile being a phony is indeed absolutely incredible!

[@Venemofthe888]

There's a few instances of this like surfing on a tree in pokestar studios as well as trees in the giant chasm having no hit detection.

[@TsukiStuffs]

​@@Venemofthe888theres also a cliff you can just walk into on one of the routes. i forget which one

[@Goldenblade14]

@Venem I referenced the chasm clipping in my own comment but I did NOT know about the tree surfing. If the game wasn't so great, you'd think it was rushed.

[@Goldenblade14]

@TsukiStuffs I know which one you're talking about but I don't remember 100%. Wasn't it one of the seaside ones between undella town and lacunosa?

[@seaborgium919]

Unironically agreed.

[@FierceGalactaKnight]

I can't wait for Emile to gush about, "Would you like to use another repel?"

[@AlexParry95]

I have to argue that Riolu's Inner Focus ability is very helpful when facing all the Liepard that know Fake Out in these games.

[@bulborb8756]

yeah since you do run into that cat a LOT when it comes to Team Plasma

[@GeneralDragon011]

Oh yeah. That's a very good point. Why didn't I think of that in my first playthrough?

[@barneypurple3435]

Yeah I caught a Riolu(after a few hours) when I started playing White 2 this year and Inner Focus is really helpful that there are surprisingly a lot of trainers in the game with Flinching as strategy in their arsenal.

[@leargamma4912]

​@@barneypurple3435Marshal: *Nervous sweating*

[@Goldenblade14]

Unpopular opinion, but imo while Lucario is great as a fighting type, it's terrible as a steel type. Plus, I argue that there are both better fighting types and better steel types in the game that outperform it, namely scrafty, conkeldurr, magnezone and ferrothorn.

[@cq_the_kid]

Sudden Hiker dance, I can tell this series is gonna be amazing

[@Jessica_Schweser]

THE GRAND RETURN!

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

Glorious!

[@NachoCheeseDorito-Kun]

I dunno, Jon(?) Dressed as Rosalina was a highlight too

[@Jessica_Schweser]

@@NachoCheeseDorito-Kun That was Jon

[@Reneiya]

11:04 for those curious

[@joemontondo9113]

Is Sunkern terrible? Yes. Is it still a pokemon I will ride or die with? Also yes. Cheren nearly wiped out a nuzlocke run and a sunkern was the sole survivor. That sunkern proceeded to help carry me all the way to Clay where I accidentally clicked Petal Dance and could not switch out. I salute you Sigrid.

[@michaelwright1295]

Sunkern is literally so cute and for what?

[@onehandstance]

I used sunflora first run. Destroyed everything

[@FunkensteinCircus]

I used a Sunflora on an HGSS run where almost every mon was a gimmick. Both espy and umbre, a mammoswine, and the togepi you get. The only normal team member was Feraligatr. But Sunflora stood out as my ace in the hole, girl took out Claire's Kingdra and Lance's Dragonite. The Grass Type Gyarados I calls her.

[@ThePikachunianRebel]

Try using Sturdy Skarmory. Saved me against Flannery in ΩR by tanking Overheat to the FACE. Was the TRUE MVP (Most Valuable Pokemon) there. And I originally dismissed Sturdy on Skarmory. Shows how wrong a Champion can be. Jet, I Salute You! ✈️🫡

[@solidskullz5736]

Now that we’re past the beginning, it’s about time we *Blaise* a trail of our own!

[@Lucas17031]

Badumtiss.

[@lynxfresh5214]

Great a torrent of hot puns in the comment section of this playthrough.

[@jamothegamo9916]

@@lynxfresh5214 oh! a TORRENT of puns you say?

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

CARLOS!

[@mewmew8932]

NO!

[@RebelliousTreecko]

I loved how they improved the "battle stages" and even had some animation to them. In B/W1, they instead had some kind of minimalist style, mostly being colored disks, which felt like a downgrade from the past gens.

[@Frostbyte115]

See the thing is that in B/W 1 they were more fixated on the pokemon's animations more so than the floor. Might've been a down grade but in retrospect? They wanted you to to fixate on the Pokemon more than the whole.

[@BHox01]

This game really has some of the best polish and attention to detail of any ive ever seen. It's one of those games where you can feel the love, care, & effort the devs put in

[@lightthehodgehog]

Agreed! (except for that one grass patch. we won't mention that XD)

[@twilighttoast01]

And I find it remarkable that they not only put so much effort into this game, but also developed it in such little time with only like 13+ people! The team clearly worked their proverbial (and most likely actual) butts off and it shows in the final product

[@rylandnewby]

​@@lightthehodgehogor the surf tile in polestar studios!!

[@KingSquidberg87]

I hope that chuggaa will cover every single dialogue that the mom has for all places (because trust me, she has A LOT of dialogue for A LOT of places)

[@bensell982]

Professor Juniper on the Xtransciver was my favorite. Especially when I asked her how do I evolve Eevee.

[@chugga]

That’s the plan! I realized she had a ton of text that I’d never seen before when researching this!

[@ladyofthesouthernstate9819]

@@chugga Do you think she's as hot as your mom from B/W1?

[@VonFirflirch]

@@bensell982 I'm still wondering what happened to that feature in later games. It was rather convenient.

[@velvetbutterfly]

@@VonFirflirchprobably felt it was unnecessary due to how common the internet is today

[@DarkSeraph95]

the fact you can get Riolu this early is insane. Lilipup turns into a pretty solid dogmon mareep turns into a solid electric thing I always forget azurill is a thing.

[@bulborb8756]

tbh Azurill is a very forgettable baby mon in general

[@Loner098]

​@@bulborb8756And then its evolution, Azumarill, took the stand in gen 6 being part Fairy with Huge Power.

[@MisterSleep1123]

And then there's Psyduck

[@brandoniswhoiam]

I still can’t get over how early you can get one!

[@DarkSeraph95]

@@MisterSleep1123 I forgot psyduck

[@BigKlingy]

This was the last gen before Azumarill gained Fairy type and changed breeding mechanics let it have Aqua Jet and Belly Drum at the same time, so it gets kinda overlooked sometimes... but Huge Power is insane in single-player, thanks for going over it here. Personally, I'd keep Thunder Wave on Ampharos all game if I used one. Later in my Pokemon career I've come to prefer Paralysis to Sleep for catching. It's a lower catch multiplier, but it never wears off. Having a dedicated status user on my main story team is something I appreciate, since I like to catch at least one of everything new on each route. Oh dang, I forgot Gen 5's routes changed instrumentation with the season! I love Gen 5 so much. "Licked you like the snowcone your head looks like!" And I will never see Oshawott the same way again. Dang I also forgot how HORRIBLY DEPRESSED Azurill looks in its Gen 5 battle sprite!

[@brandontherabboat4850]

I found it pretty funny that Chuggaaconroy decided to name Hugh “Typhoon” to match his personality, because a few years ago I just so happened to name him “Storm”. And considering the way he acts later, I’d say both are pretty fitting.

[@supremeseregios6810]

That, and in the animated trailer for BW2 he was voiced by the English VA for Goku, which really fits him.

[@vaporterra]

Great minds think alike

[@ThePikachunianRebel]

Something I noticed about "Typhoon"... Typhoon is another name for Hurricane. Fits with how Team Plasma tore his life apart. And unintentional Sonic X reference: the Blue Typhoon.

[@InfiniteBits]

The production quality has seriously improved since your last Pokémon LP! Great to see!

[@djroscurro9859]

Tbf a lot's changed in these 5 years, but doesn't make it any less cool to see

[@jensvide777]

I disagree, production on this ep is pretty much like White 1 but worse audio. Sure, frequency wise the audio might sound clearer, but that alone is just a tiny part of the listening experience. Too much compression on the narration, making it perceived as loud all the time and fatiguing to listen to. There is also as side-chain compressing the narration to the game audio, which I get the purpose of, but it's unnecessary and a bit annoying.

[@chugga]

@@jensvide777 If I may ask, what compression settings would you use? I haven’t heard this complaint anywhere else, but I am curious.

[@jensvide777]

@@chugga I'm glad you asked! I'm not here to complain without offering constructive feedback. Starting with the first compressor: I'd turn the attack close to 0ms(1ms) - You don't need peaky transients getting through. (However, if you naturally have very soft consonants, you'd want an attack around 20-40ms for the opposite effect). I'd put the release at around 200ms. This makes it so pretty much an entire word gets gain reduced instead of just the start of it. Now for ratio. I'd say to test this out by starting out with way too low ratio. Then way too high, really exaggerate. Then, too low again, then too high... Until you find a good middle point. (Have a low threshold while doing this so you really hear the effect). As for threshold, put it at a point where not every word gets gain reduced, but the louder words do. I assume your compressor has upward compression, too. (Gain addition for quieter parts). Be gentle with this, use it as an aid. It can make the room sound too loud(both reverb and noise). If you don't need it, don't use it, but if you do find some of your quieter words get lost, start adding in some upward compression. After this, if your narration doesn't sound in-your-face enough, you can add a second compressor with close to 0 attack, close to 0 release, ratio 2:1 or 3:1, and a low threshold. This is a gentle compressor that just brings the dynamics down and makes everything perceived a bit louder. Now that I wrote all of this, I hope you try it out!

[@chugga]

@@jensvide777 Thank you! I didn't find too much to change. I was happy with the ratio the way it was, it was mainly the attack and release that sounded better with your recommendations. I'm pleased to say Episode 3 will have these changes made!

[@thefreelancequeen]

god i love the limited 3d they use for this game it’s so charming

[@Glory2Snowstar]

Obama

[@uwabamiJohnny]

god i love the charm in this game it’s so 3d

[@samohanka]

I'm feeling a bit *salty* from this dang komment

[@IgnitedQuils]

Proves how Game Freak was pushing the console to its full potential, especially since it was the last 2D Pokémon mainline game

[@SoulSylvia]

HAHAHAHA DUDE THOSE LIMITED 3D GRAPHICS ARE SO FUCKING CHARMING THEY MAKE ME WANNA FIGHT CLAY WITHOUT GRINDING!

[@roarytheromanarcanine]

I forgot just how addictive Pokémon LP’s could be. I spent 30 minutes watching this video but it felt like 15!

[@tristang7982]

For me it felt like an hour And I mean that in a good way. It was a full hour of greatness I felt

[@HMZeroTwo]

If we know anything about Paul, is that he's the _best_ at knowing how Pokemon feel

[@shiningmagneton469]

One thing I love about White 2 is just how many Pokemon there are. In Black and White, you had a grand total of four options beyond your starter before the first gym. Patrat, who's bad. Purrloin, who's also bad. One of the Elemental Monkeys - basically required for the gym, but not that appealing otherwise. And Lillipup. This game gives you more than that on the second route. And Riolu.

[@HeavyMetalBeliever]

I preferred Black 2/White 2 over the original Black/White because of the amount of Pokémon that there were in Black 2/White 2 compared to the original Black/White. Especially in the early game.

[@jaretco6423]

I mean. I didn't mind BW dex since I can at least understand why they did it and I do like most of the Gen. 5 mons. But yeah. The way BW2 bring back so many old mons while still keeping new ones mixed up was impressive and it's still my favorite in terms of the rosters.

[@HeavyMetalBeliever]

@@jaretco6423 I think that Black 2/White 2 is the (arguably) the best in terms of the rosters of Pokémon that were available.

[@jaretco6423]

@Steel4 Agreed. Even if future games expanded the dex more and Fairy types was an great addition, I still say BW2 has the most balanced rosters IMO. I feel like later gens kinda makes the dex either too overbloated or doing same cliche stuff like having alot more Kanto mons back again or whatever.

[@HeavyMetalBeliever]

@@jaretco6423 Later gens have/had more Pokémon to include in the different regional Dexes. I think Black 2/White 2 had the right amount of new Pokémon (from Generation 5) and Pokémon from previous generations. I think the "Let's have more Kanto Mons(!)" thing is to lure in people who've played Pokémon since Red/Blue/Yellow.

[@bootsnbutterscotch]

Chugga's already passed by some really decent Pokémon from the first few areas of the game, which makes me wonder what his second party member is gonna be

[@ajmoment8091]

there aren't that many areas between the first and second gym (only 1 with grass I believe, as well as the addition of russtling grass encounters), so there aren't that many options. All of them combined are Audino, Dunsparce, Venipede, Magnemite, Magby/Elekid (Depending on Version), Growlithe, and Koffing. Of those, he tends to avoid version exclusives, and already has a fire type, so growlithe, magby, and elekid are out, and he's used a koffing before (quite memorably) so I'd say that's out too, so probably between Venipede and Magnemite I'd say.

[@HowlingOneify]

Venipede and Magnemite are both pretty cool options so I'd be down to see chuggaa use either of them. Though it is a shame this is still one game before Scolipede got speed boost.

[@freddyvasquez3063]

@@ajmoment8091 what if he finds another shiny koffing

[@motnurky7055]

Im betting on Magnemite

[@tristang7982]

Makes me wonder if he’ll save Scolipede for after the speed buff is applied. That also makes me wonder how much the slight stat buffs in later games influenced his choices for party members

[@skinnym.4190]

19:42 Oh gosh, I used the Mareep line when I was replaying White 2 last year, and Cotton Guard was a constant beast once it was learned. That Ampharos ended up being one of my most valuable team members between its surprise defensive prowess and reliable Paralysis!

[@NuiHarimeNo1]

One of my fondest memories of this game is finding a shiny Riolu in the grass at the Ranch. Immediately went on my team and I now have a sweet shiny Lucario!

[@Jessica_Schweser]

Dude that’s awesome!

[@leargamma4912]

Nice! I've spent over 2 months trying to find a shiny later in the game, so I know how precious one can be.

[@cultreader9751]

Lucario has such a nice shiny.

[@SomeAsian]

I love how many Pokemon are available before Gym 1. AND MOST OF THEM ARE GOOD!

[@wikiuser92]

I always catch a Riolu here when I play these games.

[@Venemofthe888]

You can have a lucario before the first gym

[@spindash64]

Heck, even Patrat and Liepard have situational usefulness if you’re doing a challenge run: the former for early STAB Return, the latter for Fake Out + U-Turn shenanigans

[@christopherchasteen4990]

Heck, these days, I don't feel right without a Lucario on my team, so this early Riolu was a blessing!

[@wikiuser92]

@@christopherchasteen4990 In Kalos, I didn't even wait for Shalour City to add a Riolu/Lucario to my team.

[@lemonadogirl4082]

Tranquill is greatly useful in PokeStar Studios the moment it's hit that stage-having Roost right off the bat makes it able to stomach a number of the survival-stalemate challenges that make up a number of the readily-available Strange Endings that toss your popularity into the stratosphere. If you're doing a Nuzlocke, it's one of the safest ways to boost your ranking and get lots of fans and lots of free healing items. Even if you don't plan to use Unfezant on your final team, it may be well worth it to at least raise up a Tranquill! EDIT: You knew about the faulty grass tile! Yessssss :3

[@tylermercado1445]

Thanks for the spoilers.

[@SonicBlast4444]

I actually knew about pokestars studious free healing items....same applies to thr pokemon musical but thats more irritating to do. And tedious.

[@joshhallam6342]

Huh Tranquill is good for something as an actor

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

:3

[@wikiuser92]

I never did the strange endings, so I didn't remember they were profitable.

[@toganium4175]

Chuggaconroy’s full team of Lillipups was way funnier to me than I should’ve.

[@enemystand2981]

You get comments like this all the time online and tbh I never thought I’d make one but here goes: Thanks so much for putting this series out. I discovered you back in 2012, but never have much time to watch anymore. That said, recently life has been quite the struggle but I have some more free time, and this series is already something I’m really looking forward to. That’s something iv not had for a let’s play since my teens. I hope you continue to enjoy and feel passionately about B2W2 (I still remember your FB post about how disappointed you were back when they released!) because I’m going to be eagerly waiting for each episode. They’re a great pick me up, so thank you Emile

[@Poketom-ob1dl]

I can not tell you how nice it is to hear chugga’s Pokémon breakdowns once again

[@aquilathegreat9486]

I remember watching Chugga with Fire Red. I grew up with Paper Mario, Wind Waker, Crystal, & Emerald Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi Galaxy, Okami. Luigi's Mansion and even Pikmin 1 & 2. I had a falling out with your channel but remembered you when talking Pokemon with a few friends. I have skimmed through your channel since the last play through I watched (Super Paper Mario) and the metamorphosis as a content creator is awe-inspiring. So impressed man. I love Black & White 2. I will be sure to watch this series.

[@Glory2Snowstar]

Seeing all these lovely Autumnal oranges around here makes me excited for the spooky season! I wonder who the spookiest Pokemon was pre-Gourgeist? Maybe Duskull?

[@SomeAsian]

Giratina

[@jamesdarr2525]

Hypno

[@lynxfresh5214]

Design wise: Spiritomb Lore wise: Gengar

[@OswaldAurelia]

Banette

[@AiLoveAidoru]

I mean you really only have to look at merchandising from this generation to know. I seen the Litwick family get a lot of Halloween merch, and of course you got pretty much every other ghost type. Gothita, zubat, woobat, and umbreon also got some love in the spooky seasons.

[@justinhamilton8647]

You cannot imagine the hours I’ve spent listening to your voice and shiny hunting over 10 years. I love you man

[@TheKotaCan]

Playing along with you, Catching the same pokemon you do! This is going to be a great daily routine!

[@Glory2Snowstar]

I'm playing daily again too, going around and doing every little thing that young me didn't! Such a perfect game for in-between classes!

[@jakk2631]

Same

[@mrchiken1341]

oh good idea. i’ve got both black and white 2 physically, black 2 is for replaying the game over and white 2 has my main save which somehow has over 450 hours on it. anyway yeah this is a good idea thanks

[@DanielPereira-ey9nt]

Playing along with this will give me the motivation to continue my own first playthrough

[@r_dave]

Me too, except I'm deliberately catching the Pokémon he doesn't use :D

[@EODM07]

Not gonna lie, I was expecting the Pokemon Emile to get for his party was Riolu. Also, I genuinely like how for Gen 5, they made a sequel to Black and White, I always felt like Gen 5 had better writing and story than some of the others, though Sun and Moon had also good writing and so did Colosseum and XD.

[@Loner098]

Insanely enough, even gen 9 had interesting storytelling. The coolest Pokemon story I could think of is one that involves lots of time travel. The closest we could ever get to that level is with fan games called Pokemon Clockwork (though only a demo exists) and Pokemon Infinity.

[@a.x.x8184]

@@Loner098 When you think about it gen 9s story isn’t that good. Just the best ending and plot twist that’s it , but the story itself is boring. It’s to childish having us attend school & the team star arc being about bullying……Yeah Arven carried this gen for sure.

[@Loner098]

@a.x.x8184 There are quite a lot of plot holes in the story of Scarlet & Violet, and here's a list of them (credited to AcousticHarmonia in his Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Video Essay): Why does Arven want the help of the trainer he despises? Why does Nemona fully expect you as a trainer who's never had a Pokemon before to rise to the challenge of proving a worthy opponent for her? Why does Penny want your help to take down Team Star instead of asking someone like Nemona, or taking any other possible solution here? What's the point of a school that just tells you to screw off? How does nobody at the school seem to have any idea what went down with Team Star 18 months prior to the story? Why is Team Star so dead-set in their rules that they're not willing to disband even if their leader tells them to, but are willing to completely throw that out the window if the director of the school they don't even go to gives them an order? Why does Herba Mystica have such crazy variance of effects, always doing the one exact thing it needs to? Why is the Professor fixated on being the center of attention, taking credit for things they never did and frequently interrupting Arven? Why did the other Professor leave? Why did the Professor want to bring pokemon out of time to coexist here? Out of a genuine belief that'd be the best world? Why didn't the Professor call the mean Koraidon/Miraidon back to its pokeball, or give it the order to not be so damn territorial since it apparently listens to whatever orders they give? Why did they instead have to throw themselves in front of an attack just to save your Koraidon/Miraidon? Why is the other Koraidon/Miraidon so territorial over this world that isn't even its own? What happened after your Koraidon/Miraidon was shielded from the attack? What was stopping the other Koraidon/Miraidon from immediately acting again since its mentality doesn't seem to have changed at all? Why does the Paradox Donphan who escapes Area Zero do absolutely nothing? Why is Larry the only genuinely great character? Why don't any Paradox Pokemon seem to care that they've been wrested from their home into a completely different world? Why does the AI Professor stick around to make you fight to stop the time machine instead of just leaving? Why not leave Area Zero, which would have them deactivated, so we can disable the time machine? Why is the key to disabling the time machine the AI Professor? Something that isn't even a direct part of the machine itself, being an additional helper the original Professor created, why wouldn't the most vital part of the machine be something directly connected? You'd think if the Professor was fixated on keeping the machine running no matter what, the most vital part would be directly connected, rather than something running off a wireless connection, and which can make a conscious decision to deactivate the machine. Why did the AI Professor just keep the other Koraidon/Miraidon's pokeball in her pocket? Couldn't she have left it upstairs, preventing the final battle? Why does the AI Professor need to go to travel through time to sacrifice themselves? Why couldn't they just leave Area Zero, being deactivated? Plus, then the heroes could just take some of the crystals serve to keep them rubbing out of Area Zero as and then Arven would've gotten his parent back.

[@StealthySceptile]

The reason the Japanese version gives you the option to switch between from kanji to katakana is for the benefit of younger kids, who might not know all of the kanji yet, since there are 2,000 of them typically used, and katakana is a common substitute for kanji for people who are learning them, or in older games with limited storage so they had to use katakana instead of kanji entirely.

[@mattybsdeadson]

i was going to leave this comment myself, but you beat me to it. surprised chugga wasn't already aware of this, but it is a pretty easy mistake to make considering the misconception that katakana is only used for foreign words.

[@FourteenthAngel]

Most older Japanese used kana almost exclusively because kanji couldn't be properly depicted due to the lower resolution and storages space of older systems. As technology advance, kanji started to be introduced. Pokemon didn't implement kanji into its games until Black and White. While on the surface, kana only might seems easier especially if you already know the words. Its more of a mixed bag in practice. Since Japanese has so many homophones with the only distinction being how they are written in Kanji and their pitch accent and since Pokemon game to this day aren't spoken that second clue is out the picture. If you have general grasp of the language this might not be as big of a barrier but if you don't it is actually harder to understand without the kanji. It wasn't until Legends Arceus that furigana (Kana written above the kanji the tells you how its read) was introduced into the games.

[@irmoony]

Ok, it's been bothering me, so I fired up my Japanese copy of Black 2 to check, and this NPC actually asks if you prefer *hiragana* over kanji, and vice versa. Not katakana.

[@tedscheett9420]

I didn't expect the Hiker Dance to make such an early return. But it's welcome nonetheless.

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@technicallyanaxolotl9613]

I know a lot of it is Chugga incorporating parts of his personality into the character, but I love Blaise’s characterization. The sassy, goofball tomboy personality given to her gives me a lot of Ryuko Matoi vibes

[@lukedetering4490]

6:01 Wishiwashi solo form: I have 175 base stats. Beat that Sunny!

[@avaaasimar4730]

I have a funny story about Sunkurn actually! I recently replayed Black 2 doing a grass type only run. As you can expect with the upcoming Poison gym leader... I had quite the challenge ahead of me. The only way I won that fight? Sunkurn getting Grass Whistle early enough! A funny anecdote that always reminds me that every Pokemon can have a use, even the weakest one out there : ) (Sewadle was also quite useful, had to get it all the way up to Leavanny to brat the gym though lol)

[@bulborb8756]

but it is a crap shoot if grass whistle lands since the move is really inaccurate

[@avaaasimar4730]

@@bulborb8756 Very fair lol, hitting that 55% is the only reason i was able to win that night though ejnfj

[@luckyhit2936]

Waiting for new chugga episodes is always the best part of the day

[@crystaltheglaceon2831]

One of the reasons I love this game is due to the fact that the very first pokemon I caught was a shiny Mareep on this route. He became my ace for the team

[@Cometstarlight]

You never fail to fill your videos to the brim with personality and charm. The Paul and Hiker jokes got me good!

[@localmenace3043]

The music in this game is so darn good. Now I want to rewatch the BW playthrough for the nostalgia.

[@chupacabrasaurusrex1565]

Chuggaa, your series have helped me out so much in my life. Just to keep going. Your dedication to things I've played in my younger years, games I've been wanting to play but don't have access to, and even just spin-offs I knew nothing about. You work has helped keep me going and I just want to say thank you. Thank you for giving me hope. Another Pokemon LP is just what I needed right now.

[@mrcwillis6970]

Time for another exciting episode of this series. Always gonna feel great looking forward to a new episode. Loving the Pokemon bios as always, your explanations never get old.

[@xakuray5522]

6:00 since Gen 7 Wishiwashi (non-school form) is now the pokemon with the lowest BTS of all, with 175, 5 less than sunkern.

[@SagaFraga]

I very much appreciate how Emilee refrences other series from the lets plays he's done in his title. I.E. Fleecy Floccesy is a clear as day Xenoblade 2 reference and I love it! Still to this day, that has to be his best lets play! Loving this one just as much so far too!!!

[@ThePikachunianRebel]

I haven't watched enough but if Chugga does the "Pay the Tolstar" or "Lets get on on the road... The Star Road!" (Paraphrased) reference I might be doing a Hydro Cannon level spit tank.

[@Pikachu2Ash]

11:15 Game Freak employer: I got it guys, let's just take the Hiker theme from Diamond Pearl and Platinum, speed it up and use it for an early ranch area. GameFreak manager: Amazing idea give them a raise!!!!

[@andyraikou]

this game was my FAVORITE all time of my childhood. The music is absolutely phenomenal and the story is absolutely perfect

[@stevengc125]

My first Pokémon game was Pokémon Sun that I got for Christmas back in 2016 when I was in middle school. Since you did a playthrough of Back and White 1 in 2017 when I was new to the series, I asked for Black for Christmas in 2017. Needless to say, you are the main reason Gen 5 is my favorite (though Gens 3 and 7 aren't far behind). Happy to see you playing my favorite Pokémon games Black and White 2 while I'm in college!

[@meteorcat0730]

Man, seeing you play this is just giving me a massive sense of nostalgia. Can't wait to see what great adventures you have going forward!

[@lamentofinnocence]

i feel old all of a sudden replaying this and with having you along for the adventure, it made my inner child happy

[@gingearity]

One of the reasons I love this game is because you can catch Riolu/Lucario in like the very FIRST routes! Lucario is my favorite Pokemon of all time~ Compared to Gen 4 when you can only get ONE Riolu Egg around Gym 6, this was a dream come true for me getting to have the greatest adventure already with my favorite Pokemon by my side right from the get-go! Like I said, just ONE of MANY reasons I adore BW2~

[@IgnitedQuils]

Yeah, plus from my experience, I had a level 20 Lucario in B2W2, which is pretty cool. The benefits of getting it before the first gym.

[@gingearity]

@@IgnitedQuils dude same! The fastest I got my Lucario was level 17! By like the 3rd gym, I was stoked~

[@AuraStrikeAce]

Yeah, it's awesome being able to catch Riou so early. Lucario and Black and White 2 are faves of mine as well.

[@funcoolfunfun]

Yeah, same. I love Lucario so much.

[@kaelanmcalpine2011]

I think I got mine evolved before the second gym, if I remember correctly, Ryu was my second team member after Masamune the Oshawott.

[@Buzz231094]

The voice acting is top notch, really nailed Paul’s voice and Alder’s after jumping off the cliff

[@PhoeniksStorm]

As excited i am for this series to really get going. What I'm most excited for is that this means Chugga is one step closer to X and Y. Where he will, hopefully, show those games all the love that they deserve. Even if we are a few years away from that point

[@djroscurro9859]

Tbh I never expect chugga to play anything after gen 6. I love gen 6 and onward but I know a LOT of folks don't. But I can hope

[@samuelturner6076]

@@djroscurro9859 I’m sure he will eventually. He’s not stuck on only playing old games he just wants to play through series in order.

[@ancientshiv9837]

@@djroscurro9859 He has said in the past that he loves gen 7.

[@Loner098]

​@@ancientshiv9837Well, gen 7 - more specifically Sun & Moon - was said to have an interesting story as well, but the pacing is horribly slow because of the amount of tutorials.

[@Loner098]

Though I can't see him doing a Let's Play on Pokemon Sword & Shield since they're effectively the *WORST* mainline Pokemon titles.

[@AjentVee]

As someone who has been in Floccesy Ranch for the past 12 hours working on a Professor Oak’s Challenge, I’m glad to say I haven’t missed any crucial information! Looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@leargamma4912]

What is a professor oak's challenge, anyway?

[@kaitlyn3168]

​@@leargamma4912 you're supposed to fill out as much as the pokedex as possible before each badge. Its tedious and very grindy, especially early game. I've done quite a few.

[@leargamma4912]

@@kaitlyn3168 I think I'll stick with monotypes and forgotten type runs.

[@angrybadger121]

This brings so many memories back, and I was definitely one of those people who also caught a Mareep. Also as this series begins my note keeping will be a little odd until I can get into a good rhythm! Pokémon KOs: 19 Implied Murders (KO's done off screen): 3 Escapes: 2 Failed Captures: 2

[@tylermercado1445]

Party pokemon KOs: 0

[@angrybadger121]

@@tylermercado1445 Thats actually a really good idea for a stat to tally

[@JPJ1608]

Do you mind if I keep a tally of the win-loss ratios of Chuggaa's Pokemon? I don't want to possibly steal your idea.

[@angrybadger121]

@@JPJ1608 Not at all! If you want I can avoid keeping tally of that very thing so you can have that special little thing!

[@JPJ1608]

@@angrybadger121 That would be really cool, thanks. Just wanted to make sure :) I've always been fascinated by this kind of thing.

[@jeamsis]

Ahh I love this so many great moments. Gotta love paul the audino saver just being absolutely terrifying and the old man looking so shook while it was playing, plus the pokéball to the knee, classic stuff. We’re rooting for blaise and her party of puppies

[@LinkMountaineer]

I never noticed Floccesy Ranch remixed the Sinnoh Hiker theme. Nice detail! Also, early game Riolu? Free Lucario? Yes!

[@zaneaura84]

Let me just say two tings. First, I love your videos and I'm so glad you are finally doing this series It's now the series I'm waiting for the next episode of each day. Second I've been wanting a good and thorough walkthrough of these games and nobody does walkthroughs for Pokémon games like you do. Thank you so much for brining us this series!

[@hampterland]

I really wish more let's players made bios like you, it makes team building easier on the viewer -and i just like watching the fanmade- -compilations sometimes-

[@moblinmajorgeneral]

16:12 Huh, never thought Emile would ever give any particular mention to nuzlockes and whatnot even indirectly

[@twisting_badger]

The protagonist's mom is a champ. She's friends with the region's professor, AND was taught about pokemon by the ex-pokemon champion of the same region. I wonder what other stuff she has ties to.

[@逆巻スバル-f5h]

She's literally the best Pokemon series mother....

[@leargamma4912]

​@user-ds7ji7mh4z but she isn't hot like Bw1 or Grace.

[@YukiMizuno]

The Floccesy Ranch theme needs more cowbell. 1:33 - "Aww, it's a re-run!" Thank you for the EEnE reference. That made my day better.

[@MasterOfNintendo99]

I'm so glad we have BW2 now, something to look forward to at 5pm EST everyday for a while 😊

[@dawnsbuneary]

I just LOVE how high energy you are. It makes your videos 10x more fun than others. PS: I still love your shiny Koffing scream video.

[@twilighttoast01]

Every time I replay this game I almost always end up evolving my Riolu to a Lucario right before the first gym. If I can commend BW2 on anything I'd be how stellar its early game selection of Pokémon is. Probably one of the main reasons I always find myself returning to this game. It just feels so cool to have an Eevee before the 3rd gym!

[@0live0llie]

hey chugga, im loving the series! i haven't watched you for a while, but i'm a long time fan. when i was younger i found your super mario rpg series, i was probably 8 or so, and now im 18 and almost through my first year of college! i also watched and loved your okami series-- when i found out it was released to switch i just HAD to buy it. the first episode popped up in my recommended and i thought, why not? watching you brings a sense of nostalgia, i remember i used to religiously watch every one of your series. im excited to watch through this one as it comes out!

[@darkninjafirefox]

Something about checking in with your mom on your journey feels really sweet

[@paingel_]

I feel like the most hilarious thing about this let's play is that I started getting back into Pokemon and then my favorite let's player just posts this let's play! 😂 Keep up the good work!! 💕

[@sampfrost]

been rewatching the b/w 1 let’s play the nostalgia, it burns

[@justin07820]

I love the little things with this game like how the seasons change the music. Just like how when running I believe it’s the drums that start playing!

[@CractusJohn]

It’s so great to be looking forward to 5pm every day again

[@SagaFraga]

Haven't done that since Xenoblade 2 for me!

[@Jessica_Schweser]

I know! I immediately start refreshing once it hits 5 to start watching!

[@michaelmellor3383]

bro ur gonna make me cry, this is gonna be a favorite series of yours for me i can already tell. My fav letsplayer playin my favorite pokemon game. I love your personality, i love your videos, I LOVE POKEMON.

[@alexandrebrunet2518]

So happy this LP is the one that's happening now it got me to play it again too! :)

[@geovannimavexta]

I love how more "futuristic" the stat screens get as we progress in pokemon games. They keep getting better as we play more games!

[@TriforceZard]

Forgot about the farm area. This entire playthrough is gonna be me realizing how much the sequels added.

[@marrow2846]

Super nice of that team plasma guy, saying he's from a fearsome group and then giving you a TM. Very admirable!

[@pokemonsliver]

Love the variety this game gives you for team building. It’s hard for me not to have a Riolu every play through.

[@ericthompson749]

8:40 Not to mention that as a Leavanny, this family has access to Leaf Blade (lv. 36), X-Scissor (39), & Swords Dance (46) all through level up. Definitely worth picking up!

[@bulborb8756]

While true...I personally prefer Scolipede as it's got a better typing and a really vicious move pool on offense with a surprising amount of coverage with stuff like earthquake, rock slide and aqua tail

[@ericthompson749]

@@bulborb8756 Another worthy option. Just personally prefer Leavanny.

[@TentaCole]

Already I'm learning something new! I never knew Sunkern could be found on route 20. ...And maybe that's a good thing. 😂

[@ajmoment8091]

As someone who basically got RNG cursed into using it for an entire nuzlocke run, you are right. That is very much so a good thing.

[@Venemofthe888]

So slight correction again here chugga while sunkern has the lowest base stats in this game it no longer has the lowest base stat total anymore with wishiwashis solo form is weaker by 5 points. Since he said ever I just thought I'd put this in here

[@Vestaxowner1]

technically, wishiwashi solo form has worse stats than sunkern, with a stat total of 175

[@TimeSorceror]

Gotta put the hiker clip in there somehow. I've been having a rough couple weeks since losing my job, and that brought a little smile to my face. Keep up the great work, Chugga. 🥰

[@shine-ub6eb]

I'm for sure making this LP part of my schedule while I take the bus

[@pindagreat]

One thing I love about Lilipup in this game is how good Return is on it. You get the TM for return before the first gym, and not only does it get STAB, but you can get a silk scarf before the gym in Virbank city. After max friendship, that's 183 power before attack and defense calculations and the whole line is nothing to sneeze at with its attack stat. Stack on workup for a buff and crunch for ghost types, Stoutland is a brilliant team member

[@DerrylHopkins]

I will now shiny hunt Eevee in Pokémon Platinum while watching this! Thanks, Chuggaaconroy!

[@Glory2Snowstar]

Best of luck! What are you gonna name them?

[@DerrylHopkins]

​​@@Glory2Snowstar I like to name my shiny/competitive Pokémon after Kaiju, so I'll probably choose between Biollante, Sakuya, Geboras, Erika, and Gororin since it'll become a Leafeon!

[@Toranry]

So excited for this series! This is my favourite Pokèmon game and I love your content!

[@Jetbladewarrior]

Your playthrough has inspired me to replay Pokémon Black 2.

[@hunterwilkinson6652]

My first full Pokémon playthrough was Black2, watching this brings back so many memories and nostalgia of my childhood! Nothing better then playing muted past 10 hoping your mom doesn't throw open your door.

[@pokemontrainerspencer6090]

What will happen to Blaise while she continues her journey? Find out as the journey continues...

[@colbykong1325]

I love that you brought back a bit of the hiker theme from when you were talking about that remixed theme from Diamond and Pearl in Floccesy Ranch. Nice nostalgic moment.

[@KitsuneRyosYT]

Ya know, I was sitting here and realised, Emile finally picked the female character, missed opportunity to use Emily given the known history of people getting his name wrong 😂

[@luntfuzzle]

You described Riolu and Lucario so well. Back when I was playing competitive. One of my four Lucarios was a special attacker, which I didn't personally see many other people using back then. Vacuum Wave and that special attack attack stat should never have been underestimated, the ragequits were glorious. I just love how creatively Lucario can be played.

[@KurenaiHideyoshi]

Time for some more nicknames! ⬇️ *Sunkern* - Light / Sunny Basic names for a basic ‘mon. Not much else. *Pidove* - Fang / Shufen Both names are of Chinese origin; Fang frequently refers to beauty, while Shufen often refers to purity, charm, and aroma. *Sewaddle* - Dachi / Levana Dachi is inspired by a friend of mine who _loves_ this evolution line. Levana is from a potential inspiration of this Pokémon’s name, borrowed from the Roman goddess of newborns. *Psyduck* - Aneur / Eleven Aneur is a shortened form of _Aneurysm,_ a medical condition where an artery or vein is blocked up; An infamous symptom or warning sign is a nasty headache. Eleven, on the other hand, is a reference; Props if you get it. *Mareep* - Pan / Duttur Both names are derived from sheep deities; Pan is of Grecian origin, while Duttur is Mesoptamian. *Azurill* - Marriland / Mary …I’m pretty sure y’all can guess for the first one. The second one’s just a standard name in a similar vein. *Riolu* - Dusk / Dawn Inspired by the time-sensitive happiness evolution. *Lilipup* - Watson / Amelia Props to those who get this one. XD

[@zer0w0lf94]

Quick Google search indicates the last one’s a VTuber reference.

[@KurenaiHideyoshi]

@@zer0w0lf94 Bingo.

[@NoonDragoon]

Bubba!

[@magolor3219]

And one of Psyduck’s nicknames is Eleven because…?

[@KurenaiHideyoshi]

@@magolor3219 Stranger Things.

[@HuangLongGaming]

wishiwashi in its solo form actually has lower stats than sunkern with a BST of 175, 5 lower than sunkern's 180 BST which technically makes it the new weakest pokemon

[@lynxfresh5214]

The amount of content, nuances and mechanics in B2W2 will always impress me, I think it might be my overall favourite Pokémon game alongside HGSS also yet another game where Luxray gets done dirty again... :/

[@feartheviolet5348]

It's a small thing, but Chuggaa choosing to play the female trainer for this journey makes me so giddy as someone who was questioning their identity for a long time and often went to Pokemon to play as the female trainer. Thank you Chuggaa

[@grggles]

so excited for this, i just know you're going to outdo youself this lets play

[@theeverlastingjake9163]

I'm so glad I have these episodes to look forward to when I come home from work now!

[@thegayghost872]

This is exactly the pickmeup I needed after finishing Princess Tutu

[@Loner098]

I think I remember watching that anime a long time ago. It is quite elegant for a "Magical Girl" anime, though (SPOILERS) I was a bit disappointed at how the MC had to be a duck for the rest of her life, but it had to happen, didn't it?

[@YukiMizuno]

Dang, that also reminds me that I need to finish that...

[@iBenjamin1000]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@mariobrosaaproductions4332]

25:35: In this case, a Poké Ball had around an 80% capture chance. Far from a guarantee, but it still stings to miss that. (In red health, it would have been at least a 90% chance.) 26:37: In this case, the capture chance was only around 55%. Pignati's IVs, based on what we've seen so far: HP: 13-14 Attack: 19-21 Defense: 10-17 Special Attack: 23-24 Special Defense: 29 Speed: 28 "This Pokémon's potential is relatively superior overall. That's my determination, and it's final. Incidentally, I would say the best potential lies in its Sp. Def. It's fantastic in that regard. That's how I judged it."

[@FrankiePeanuts]

They actually nerfed Riolu ever so slightly between B/W and B/W2. They swapped Feint and Force Palm in Riolu's level up list, so you really have to grind if you want a Fighting type move before the first gym.

[@ryanworkman853]

Thanks for all the warm content. It’s so helpful over the years.