HOW EASILY CAN YOU GET A 5-STAR TRAINER CARD IN POKEMON HEARTGOLD/SOULSILVER?

Last year, I showed how easily you could get every trainer star in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, and a lot of you wanted me to try it out with the other generation 4 games. Today we're going to find out how easily you can get every trainer star in Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver. This video took a lot of time and effort to put together, so I'd really appreciate it if you shared this with a friend. If you have any suggestions for the next video, leave it in the comments below! Have a great day :)
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[@IFuckingLoveFrenchToast]

@@Sj-bp8dx **Proceeds to Review life since the first day of pre-school in an over detailed slow fashion**

[@speckd8465]

HOW EASILY CAN YOU GET A DEGREE IN REAL LIFE?

[@goose4490]

Johnstone when graduated”It’s time to catch em all!!! Do the best that you can do” “Do do do... do do” “POKEMON JOHTO!!!!”

[@bictorbaldes]

"So let's review"

[@lastland6939]

So true

[@thezonienthusiast473]

Here's an idea: how easily can you recruit every Legendary in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue & Red Rescue Team?

[@mr.krustykrust]

Seeing as the “all icons” category on speedrun.com is like 11 hours and that’s just visiting every legendary, it’d be around 15 hours but seeing that video would be cool. What’d be cooler is seeing how fast he can recruit all Pokémon. The world record is like 67 hours but that’s someone with a guide, but with Johnstone, idk if he has speedrunning experience so it’d be a fun video to see

[@chris-673]

@@mr.krustykrust I just decided I'm going to reply a Mystery Dungeon and recruit every Pokemon possible

[@mr.krustykrust]

Good luck! In rescue team, you can’t recruit fully evolved Pokémon so let’s say you’re going for the Bulbasaur line, you’ll need 1 Bulbasaur and 2 Ivysaur as well as leveling up an Ivysaur to level 32 I think when it evovles

[@mr.krustykrust]

And in Gates to Infinity, they don’t have all the Pokémon, so I’d say do it in Explorers

[@IronWolf123]

Or recruit every pokemon?

[@Gatinois]

The stars were in your eyes all along.

[@hekirb3382]

The stars were the friends we made along the way...

[@vincentandre8500]

Bro…

[@Feezee223]

Stars are.... *stars*

[@ieatbananaswiththepeel4782]

Nah bro stars are obviously *cheese*

[@englorious]

Johnstone when he gets a girl into his bedroom: "without further ado, lets get right into it."

[@danieltsiu7383]

"and with that I'm finally finished... but how did I do?"

[@IFuckingLoveFrenchToast]

@@danieltsiu7383 "Let's review"

[@mimi-xx]

“i lasted five minutes, but if you do your research, you should be able to make it to ten. the current world reco-“

[@xaropevic7918]

The funniest is that I read it when he said it

[@phoebe5114]

LOL I accidentally read this AS he said it

[@danielh4836]

The basic trainer card is actually harder to get in the Johto remakes than it is in the other games. In the other games, the only criteria is existing, however in the Johto remakes if you want to get access to the basic trainer card you have to also walk down some stairs.

[@iam1subsciberawayfrom6million.]

😂

[@Unova39]

"The average player will take 6-8 hours to reach Lance," *looks at 25 hour file* Oh.

[@AnonymousC-D]

*looks at 140 hour file* O h

[@TheRedScizor]

Johto IS small but 6-8 hours is basically just if you speed through. My casual playthroughs usually go around 14 hours.

[@hweaver888]

@@TheRedScizor looks at 648:39 hour file

[@germanspeedrunner3455]

@@The_Autism0 ok thats crazy

[@ItsMeVolatility]

GermanSpeedrunner345 Yeah holy shit that’s some dedication

[@cliswp]

Man those prices are pre-covid prices, you're looking $80-$150 each depending on the version

[@baranorak4080]

Raikou: Hey there, got nothing to do with the video, just chillin...

[@lordpikachu7093]

"16 exclusives for Heartgold and only 12 exclusives for Soulsilver." That looks like 20 for Heartgold and 18 for Soulsilver to me

[@stealthninja1140]

Ikr, I was confused for a sec

[@pankajrai9923]

Yes

[@Baddaby]

He didn't count evolutions my dude, since it's essentially the same pokemon

[@KokuroSame]

"There could be a cheaper alternative to obtaining the games." Me, an intellectual: Yeah, buying them as they released and never getting rid of them lol.

[@KokuroSame]

Me, an intellectual: Yeah, that's called piracy and if you get caught (which admittedly is unlikely) you can be fined and sent to jail. Better to play it safe than sorry. Also, you spelled intellectual wrong sooooooo, yeah.

[@pluto3194]

@@KokuroSame Me, a poor person: I'd rather buy the games but they're stupid expensive now and I'd rather spend money on better things

[@KokuroSame]

@@pluto3194 Well yeah, but that's why I made that whole joke about me having gotten them when they first came out lol.

[@BoltTheEmolga]

The true intellectual play is dumping the ROM and selling the cartridge

[@evansenju5986]

@@KokuroSame jokes are supposed to make people laugh

[@Sonikks]

smh, the Raikou in the thumbnail isn't even shiny. Have I taught you nothing?

[@David-dx5xl]

I like you, so I'll offer you this one time deal I'll trade you 5 cheeseburgers for your firstborn child

[@JohnstoneYT]

shiny race roamers let's go right now

[@trevorcarlson7992]

Johnstone He just won lol.

[@stivercalderon1360]

Johnstone let’s make this happen! 10 k likes?

[@ShinyHunterHunter]

LOL ily Steve

[@dominykaskriksciunas5713]

Johnstone: I fear no man but that thing *5 gen prof oak challenge* it scares me

[@yoseftreitman7226]

He already did the Sinnoh one.

[@yoseftreitman7226]

@Soulless Critter Yeah, when I read it I thought it said "gen 4 prof oak challenge." Not sure how I made that mistake.

[@lightyagami4825]

Johnstone: “This challenge isn’t really hard” Also Johnstone: *Has to get around 300-400 Pokémon in a single game*

[@Axelerati0n]

If you struggle with the battle tower, try this tactic: Team: Latios (@Choice Scarf)(a speedy nature helps) -- Trick -- Thunder Wave -- Recover -- Charm Registeel (@Leftovers) -- Substitute -- Curse -- Amnesia -- Iron Head Garchomp (@Lum Berry) (Jolly or speedy nature helps) -- Substitute -- Swords Dance -- Outrage -- Earthquake When the battle starts, you immediately use Trick to transfer the Choice Scarf to the opponent's pokemon, locking him into the first move he uses in battle. Depending on what that move is, you resume a certain strategy. If the opponent is locked in a physical move, use Thunder Wave and 3x Charm if possible, while Recovering when needed. If it's a low PP special move (eg. Fire Blast or Hydro Pump), use the same Thunder Wave + 3x Charm tactic, because after his low PP runs out, the opponent will begin to Struggle for physical damage. A high PP special move just needs a Thunder Wave if possible. If any of the aforementioned scenarios take place, use the corresponding setup and switch to Registeel. If the opponent gets locked in a non-damaging move, switch to Garchomp after an optional Thunder Wave. With Registeel, start with Substitute and immediately start boosting your stats with 6x Curse and 3x Amnesia, while replacing your Substitute when needed. The more you boost, the longer the fights take, but the smaller the risk of Battle Tower luck hax screwing you over. Registeel will tank almost anything, certainly when fully boosted. Most pokemon won't even be able to break his Subsitute. When you are confident that your stat boosts will be able to sweep the rest of the enemy team, finish off the Scarfed enemy with Iron Head, if it hasn't already finished itself with Struggle by now. Sweep both remaining opponent's pokemon with Iron Head. An opponent locked in a non-damaging move or an electric type move will be much faster to deal with. Switch to Garchomp, have him Substitute + 3x Swords Dance. When fully charged up, use Earthquake on Steel types and Outrage on all the rest. By the time Outrage confuses Garchomp, almost all teams will be already swept by an insanely powerful Outrage. Not always though, so Lum Berry will get you out of confusion for a second round of Outrage, which I haven't seen any team survive. Every battle is different, but this team gives you many options, so you'll have to think about which way is best. What this tactic does is nearly eliminate the infamous Battle Tower hax, which tend to strongly favour the AI RNG-wise. I like how almost any move the AI is likely to use on Latios is resisted by Registeel, it almost never got in trouble, making me feel that I lost control of the battle only 1 or 2 times in a 119 (and counting) win streak.

[@5ashll303]

Axelerati0n would you say that strategy would work most of the time. Also would ivs and Evs matter?

[@Axelerati0n]

@@5ashll303 For me it always worked like a charm. Once you get a feeling for which strategy path to follow at each different occasion, you eliminate most of the bad luck that usually screws you over in Battle Tower. And as far as natures, EV's and IV's go, I'd imagine they can help you but are not necessary. The strategy is built around safe and patient plays and lots of stat boosts and substitutes (read: long battles), so I think individual stat differences are marginally important. If you are not confident with your pokemon's stats, just always fully boost up and replace your substitutes immediately.

[@5ashll303]

@@Axelerati0n would a naive Latios be okay?

[@Axelerati0n]

@@5ashll303 Sure, a speedy nature can be useful, Latios is primarily for setting up so his stats don't matter too much, you can always compensate in EV distribution if you don't feel confident. But know that any special move that hits Latios hard won't do much against Registeel, that's part of the strategy. So if you can get the Trick and Thunder Wave off while using Recover, you'll be fine.

[@5ashll303]

@@Axelerati0n how do you get charm on latios?

[@Zacari]

I've recently binge-watched all your episodes and I literally couldn't wait for the next one.

[@robototron803]

"Just be sure to avoid the cheap bootleg copies that can be easily mistaken." *cries in Regirock*

[@Woodenfan]

Sorry, huh?

[@smolbrendan5978]

@@Woodenfan *cries in Regirock*

[@Woodenfan]

@@smolbrendan5978 Is Regirock related to the bootleg in some fashion? I apologize, my message was most likely misconstrued.

[@Alkeq]

@@Woodenfan *cries in regirock*

[@Feezee223]

Lmao these reply’s

[@gamerhead473]

I remember getting a shiny crown from my pidgeot years ago when i got it i was like what the hell is this

[@medplug4061]

Wow same Looking back at the process I am like...what even are the odds lol

[@TobeyFairre7861]

I accidentally did it with my Bellossom, Mary Jane. This was the same Nuzlocke where I managed to get the extra master ball from the radio tower and randomly found a shiny slowpoke while I was grinding. I still have that save file and play it occasionally.

[@FrostGlader]

I did it somewhat recently with a Manaphy I realised was still in my copy of Ranger.

[@mr.krustykrust]

Caleb Davis Dude buy a lottery ticket

[@sunhatgrooves3868]

My first shiny was a Wingull. Then a Makuhita, and finally a Ralts. You can probably guess what versions I played a lot.

[@BensonMakesMusic]

I love these gold trainer card videos - such a cool concept in Pokemon games that goes way overlooked. HG/SS had probably the best one, with the Pokeathlon achievements and the shiny leaves. Makes me want to dust off my copy of SoulSilver and try to do it myself!

[@mothbag]

there's no way I could ever do this, major props to you

[@carprincess]

I really do enjoy this series. Thanks for taking the time to film these!

[@Chaosdude341]

This is absolutely beautiful to watch you go through this stuff.

[@Oraceon]

The best games in the series hands down.

[@Kronos327]

Oraceon because of the slow Exp gain I like Platinum and gen 5 a little more but with equal exp gain i would agree

[@TomsSauce]

Absolutely, like Emerald is my favourite because of nostalgia, but Pokemon really peaked in HG/SS

[@kazoorion7993]

@@Kronos327 "What do you mean by "slow" and "equal" exp gain?

[@Eminster]

@@kazoorion7993 gen 2 has a problem of a low level curve. Even though hgss fixed them a bit, it still pretty low.

[@Elia2Tu]

I do think Black 2 and White 2 are the peak of the franchise, even though Heart Gold is my favorite game of all time.

[@aaron8045]

love all of these videos you make, you obviously put a lot of work in your content and i hope you keep up the good work :)

[@GhotiBone]

I love these types of challenges. Being able to see your trainer card gives everyone a perspective as to how long this can take for you to make these videos. Started his adventure on August 11th. It shows how devoted you are to making your content. I envy your constant hustle.

[@hellodolly7989]

Going for this now. I feel for anybody who didn’t get game cartridges when they were cheap.

[@feartheoldblood7222]

@JohnStone just wanted to drop a comment and say I love your content and how dedicated you are to these games. Keep on keeping on!

[@egomane9252]

I love it when I'm on my way to Night Shift and see a Johnstone Video to cheer me up

[@Rycamp]

You have no idea how your videos enriches my day

[@dburris718]

Excited to see your future content! You’re the best Pokémon youtuber! Great job mate

[@michellerhee6305]

YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU

[@BroseidonLive]

John, you are the man and have the patience of a saint!

[@darkjoey3767]

200 dollars for this challenge? Emulator- it's free real estate

[@laggianput]

I still dont know how to connect emus on 1 pc

[@Chamushgoo]

Johnstone takes reach for the stars to another level

[@danielhamzai7723]

Keep up the great work your videos are really good and interesting

[@mrniceguy7168]

I love these videos since virtually no one has gotten the 5 stars in any of the games

[@mats4650]

I got 4 now after 400 hours :(

[@Kutsobill]

Same. And after 11 years I can't pursuade myself to retry and beat the B.T.

[@mrniceguy7168]

@@Kutsobill Yeah, if I could get a good team for Battle Tower (and let’s be honest, I’d probably use PKHex for the sake of IV’s) I could get 5 stars on Platinum.

[@senatorwilsonphillips8724]

John,thanks for being my perfect excuse for a break of studying all day

[@manojhraj5864]

Yes john 😍 quality content as usual! 😍😍

[@bweasle]

I'd be interested to see something with one of the Mystery Dungeon games! Even a "catch" 'em all would be cool, and a nice twist from the usual content!

[@jaeusa160]

"You'd know this process can be difficult if you have a team full of Feebas." I know OF this, but I will leave the firsthand experience to you! :D

[@gigglecake9656]

Oh, I've had Heart Gold since I was maybe 8 or 9 and I never really took notice of the trainer card stars. I never put much thought into what the stars meant and since I grew up without internet and none of my friends had HH/SS games I just kinda forgot they existed til I found my old save with I think three stars on it as few months back.

[@dead8574]

Its so hard not to fall asleep. Johnstone's voice is way too smooth.

[@rorschach3959]

Wow!Yesterday I was searching for this vídeo! I can’t believe!

[@BLAZE_28]

very helpful video, thanks 4all!!

[@michaelhowe3274]

I love when you post so much

[@DrAgoti-jk2ff]

Johnstone : the regi trio isnt obtainable any more in gen 4. Event recreation exploit: exists.

[@hayacopter9309]

I'd love to see you do a video solely about the Battle Frontier. It was my favorite part of any game's post-game and it always made me feel like I was doing something challenging

[@kazoorion7993]

YEESSSS! My favorite Pokemon game of all time!

[@Elizabeth-by7gz]

Nine minutes ago. Good enough! Glad to see another video!

[@numemon-chan2433]

This was my first 5star ever. Feels really nice to have one

[@mrbaffles2702]

Keep these videos up love them

[@forkmastersam5046]

Love the content my guy

[@siegfried7988]

I love you

[@gongas6818]

I have been waiting for this one!

[@Kronman590]

Something something where professor oak gen 5 Glad to see you do this challenge though :D

[@javi348]

NEW JOHNSTONE VIDEOOO

[@Noseihtam266]

I think that a cool idea for a video would be one where you go over the cheapest combinations of games needed to complete the national dex in every gen (except gen 8 obviously)

[@northstarpokeshipper2148]

24 hour catch em all XY

[@KinjiroTheThunder]

meh, Wonder Trade makes it about 6 times easier

[@nonares]

@@KinjiroTheThunder That's if there's someone to trade with and if they have what you need

[@genwunnergreen2100]

@@KinjiroTheThunder He could just make a rule that he won't use it. Lol

[@Silburific]

@@KinjiroTheThunder Yeah, because you wouldn't just get a crapton of Bunnelby and Magikarp.

[@Lunathean]

Welcome back

[@erine4140]

love these videos!!!!!!

[@beerussama7093]

“It should take an average of 6-8hrs to get to Lance.” *Speedrunners laughing in the distance*

[@diode_wow]

Whoo, new video!

[@realAkroma]

Loved it !

[@rimi321]

just what I needed today

[@nise3875]

Love your videos

[@TheLexarX]

11 minutes? We want 1 hour videos 😜 Just kidding man great video and continue the good work A hug from Portugal

[@JcFerggy]

Would you consider doing an update video for your ribbon master once Pokemon Home comes out. I've just started the challenge, but I haven't decided if I want to go with a Gardevoir/Gallade or Togekiss. I look forward to your next 5 Star Trainer Card video. Also thanks to you I collected all the Alcremie forms, but now I'm trying to get all 9 forms with their Gigantamax ability.

[@omararce6173]

6 to 8 hours to get to lance on the first time? Yea "ok"

[@lemon3389]

I'm early pog I'm wondering how you'll do 5* trainer card for games that don't have stars, or trainer cards

[@isabellatogepi]

Yay another video!

[@purpleshadytyler5102]

John: should cost you another $70. Me: meet emulator

[@graylon6010]

Can you trade between an emulator and an actual game?

[@purpleshadytyler5102]

Which emulator

[@graylon6010]

@@purpleshadytyler5102 diamond, pearl etc.

[@purpleshadytyler5102]

Stevie Ray Vaughan no not the game the emulator such as citra

[@graylon6010]

@@purpleshadytyler5102 No I mean can they trade between each other?

[@laudydorado5245]

Hi Johnstone! I've tried obtaining the stars on my Diamond & HeartGold due to watching of your videos. Have you ever tried other monster collecting games like Yokai Watch, Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Cards games? I'm quite into them too but anyways more power to your channel and to you bro :D

[@montyleblanc8776]

When I hear “But how did I do?” I get a feeling of watching pbs kids as a kid. It’s relaxing

[@quinnbarker5116]

You should do a video on how easy is it to get all of the heartgold/soulsilver safari zone pokemon

[@narobii9815]

Nothin much, just finished up AGDQ, so a few more months to the next one. Thanks for asking John.

[@storymaster21]

johnstone, you ever consider doing a video on collecting every medal in black 2/white 2? feel like that would be a straight up NIGHTMARE.

[@Blaziken36]

You should do a video on how fast you can complete the Regional Browser DeX in the Pokemon Ranger games or how fast you can recruit every Pokemon in the PMD games.

[@Quonoa]

the cost rundown of all the games for version exclusives reminds me why i love things like twloader

[@lemonstrade]

i know it's great but doesn't beat the feel of actually playing it on a cartridge

[@cecillewolters1995]

Thank you for this video, the black trainer card looks sick! :O Gonna do this myself one day, but at my own tempo, my own teams, but I will check out the information you have given, when I am in big trouble ;) I appreciate these video's and info very much, thank you :D

[@krinkrea]

With the remakes coming out, you should do a Professor Oak' s challenge for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon

[@derpydtw]

There actually is a way to get event Pokémon and items on the older DS games. It involves changing your DSI/3DS DNS settings I believe. I did it to get Victini in Pokémon Black a few months ago. I can’t remember the entire process to doing it but there are guides that I found on google when I did it back then.

[@kjhgfdfghjkdrtyuiwewe]

I hope you go a video like this for gen 5

[@lennardkohler877]

Thank you soooo much for the link to the Battle Frontier Trainer List! I am currently stuck with 4 Stars and failed too often there... You make the most awesome videos on YT.

[@kurtgs4867]

Needed this vid to distract me from the pain in my hand Thank you :]

[@nx5347]

Well, that sucks. Hope you get better soon!

[@owenwiese4624]

For the next video could you see how easy it is to get all the medals in the medal rally (Black and White 2)

[@MagitekBahamuto]

I have the purple one, it looks awesome. I dont have enough patience to do the Battle Tower, but maybe I can complete the National Dex.

[@Sey318]

Great video as per usual, but the music is surprisingly really really low.

[@unovaangst9262]

“How easily can you catch every Pokéwalker Pokémon?” This vid would make me happy Not implying that I’m mad or anything, just thought of it because I use one sometimes

[@SphealTV]

Why would you be mad?

[@thatdankguy5140]

That would be a cool vid

[@Lennoxrenol]

My favourite remake in the entire series! I wish I had the time to get myself a black trainer card

[@Luck-17]

@Johnstone I have a challenge idea for you, which is: Collect all medals in Black and White 2.

[@DeWeerman1]

cool vid again

[@ncorredor4529]

13th like already know it gonna be a good vid

[@Milacat]

I got both games on release, but 2 years ago, I found another copy of soulsilver at a garage sale. It's authentic and only cost me 16 usd.

[@5ashll303]

Can you show us the stats of the Pokémon you used in the battle tower? Such as natures and evs.

[@Evil_Chronic]

Thank god I already have all gen 3 and gen 4 games. Something I’m going to work towards.

[@iliketoharasspeopleonyoutube]

Could you do swsh next?

[@GabrielSantos-rk2mc]

Ever thought about making a video about mystery dungeon games?

[@dewottmaster7720]

Could you do a video of all the movies in Pokestar Studios in Black2/White2? Pretty pleaaaase?

[@Shuffledhearts]

eventually a video on all the medals in BW2?

[@theadventurechu4546]

Do you plan to do Black & White next?

[@15brosnant]

Honestly the time completed on the trainer card is so impressive