How FAST Can You Beat Pokemon Red/Blue with just an Aerodactyl?

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Rules and Explanations
Rules: (1) Only use the one Pokémon in Battle, others for HMs are fine. (2) No Items in battle (3) No Glitches* (4) Set Mode (5) No saving in the Elite Four (6) No evasion moves
Badge Boost "Glitch" Explanation: When you collect odd numbered badges the game boosts a stat by 12.5%. Brock gives ATK, Surge DEF, Koga SPE, and Blaine SPC (in game text is wrong). When any of your stats are modified (even by you using a move like Withdraw, or your opponent using Leer) the badge boosts are re-applied. So If you use Swords Dance, you also gain *an additional 12.5% in Speed/Defence/Special (on top of the 12.5% you were supposed to be getting). When you level up, the game corrects this error, and only the non-glitch 12.5% remains. Because of how difficult it is to avoid, I've allowed for it to be exploited, since opponents will spam Leer/Growl anyways, and this way battles are less random. Red/Blue are extremely buggy, so there's always going to be some glitches present, and because of how unavoidable this one is, it is allowed in runs, and considered more like a special Generation 1 mechanic as opposed to a glitch.
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Edited by: SimplyAJ ( / simplyaj )

[@GFCOLCQuote]

Not gonna lie, when you had agility on Brock I was like "Why aren't you badge boosting" and then I realized you _need a badge to boost with._

[@SimplyAJ]

Ah, the age old classic of "Rock Pokemon can't learn a single Rock move." Never change, Gen 1.

[@simonteesdale9752]

At least rock moves exist. Dragon, ghost and bug all have it way worse.

[@KingRaatz]

@@simonteesdale9752 Yeah, a whole 2. Rock Throw with its awful 65% accuracy, and Rock Slide being a single use TM

[@simonteesdale9752]

@@KingRaatz Still better than the one move dragon gets in dragon rage, that does set damage, so the type doesn't matter. Dragon being weak to itself literally doesn't matter because of this. Ghost gets Lick (base 20 power, and bugged, so psychic is immune to it) and Night shade, which is pretty good but is also basically typeless as a set damage move. Bug at least gets 3 moves.(Pin missile, Twinneedle and Leech life). Leech life is base 20 power, and the other two are exclusive to Beedrill (and Jolteon for pin missile). Rock slide alone outclass everything these three types can do. Rock throw however is impressively awful. (I still think that Razor wind is even more bafflingly bad).

[@johnblankenhorn9730]

I felt the Fossil pokes were only "rock" type BECAUSE they had been resurrected from Fossils. So in its heyday Aerodactyle would have been pure flying or maybe even normal flying (the Pigeot of it's time). Naturally for STAB and type balance it should totes have a rock move but just my 2 cents

[@TheWrathAbove]

@@johnblankenhorn9730 Probably a Dragon/Flying since it's clearly a ptaradactyl and dinosaurs have a president for being Dragon type

[@TheIndifferentGamer]

Gen 1 Aerodactyl is the definition of great stats with an awful movepool. Very interested to see this run.

[@Igorcastrochucre]

It was Rampardos before Rampardos.

[@Boarbatrice]

@@Igorcastrochucre No, Rampardos has bad stats AND bad movepool

[@Lokiip]

@@Boarbatrice I mean, that atk stat was something incredible, but it's ability and speed were lackluster. If you're gunna be super weak and can die to a Caterpie, you need to at least out speed 50% or better of all mons. (That's not asking much)

[@kaptainKrill]

It and arcanine.

[@majelalover8837]

Rampardos‘ movepool isn‘t even that bad, it‘s just awful slow and a single Rocktype doesn‘t really help

[@zackityzoobz2536]

You call Rival Five "Rival Fival" but you don't call Giovanni as a gym leader "Three-o-vanni". My heart aches for more horrible humor

[@mattvarner5825]

Hope you enjoyed your break Jrose! Definitely haven't been stalking the channel daily for new uploads 😅

[@billyrobinson6815]

Oh I definitely haven't been doing that neither...

[@GymLeaderMatt1987]

All that wait just to watch something get hydro pumped by Gyarados over and over. : (

[@billyrobinson6815]

@@GymLeaderMatt1987 seeing you here feels out of place like our step dad showing up at our real dad's house

[@GymLeaderMatt1987]

@@billyrobinson6815 I got to support dad.

[@She_fw_Tez]

😂😂😂

[@thatperson2537]

So happy to see you back!! Literally just the other day I was hoping everything was okay as you hadn’t uploaded in a while. Can’t wait to see how this run goes 😁

[@bradlauk1419]

Turns out he traded his copy of Blue for dragon warrior I&2

[@sanderschaap5498]

Same here

[@L4Star95]

This guy is worth the wait...the content he puts up is next lvl so he needs time to perfect it for us viewer's 😁

[@Zaderos]

If you prople want updates, follow him on twitter. He put a tweet there recently explaining the delay for this video

[@idrissb9742]

Exactly same :)

[@kyukrock]

My favorite thing about any Jrose comment section is 99% of the comments are kind, supportive words to Jrose and have nothing to do with the video itself. That we love the videos goes without saying; that we love to remind Jrose how happy we are to hear him doing his thing again is always worth mentioning! Great community, great creator!! ((PS: Love the video)) ;)

[@logans4789]

this. Jrose has to have the most loyal and supportive fanbase I've ever seen and it brings warmth to my heart to see everyone so concerned with a creators health and well being

[@yommmrr]

he's not here for the fame or money, it's all about the challenge and the content that comes with it.

[@DrFoggyPants]

Kinda incredible how Lance's Aerodactyl can be a threat in other runs, but when on it's own it can really struggle

[@jordanthejq12]

Lance's Aero only needs one turn to end you (especially given that it comes out fourth, after the Gyarados and Dragonair have worn you down). Yours needs to get through an entire team.

[@zelowatch30]

Hyperbeam.

[@P4brotagonist]

JRose you are back! I have been checking your Twitter and saw you are going through some tough times. I hope you are feeling a bit better! We all missed you so much

[@wuachurra]

are you serious? both MDB and JRose had rough times on the same time? omg i miss both of them

[@P4brotagonist]

@@wuachurra Seems that way. Jrose mentioned on twitter a few times saying he was going through a rough time and also mentioned how being a content creator seems like a dream job but how lonely it always makes you feel. I wish him the best and hope he's feeling better.

[@wuachurra]

@@P4brotagonist i sure do wish jrose is getting better, i miss both rivals fival

[@Medabee8]

8:02 - The thing is, if you could use Fly, you wouldnt be taking damage in between hits, because you are up in the air. So even if it is a 2 turn move, you only take damage after you hit with Fly. Assuming Erica uses a Super Potion on Victreebel, you would defeat it with 2 Fly's.

[@erikhinch3447]

THANK YOU. I was so confused when he said this.

[@Ornithopter470]

It just takes forever.

[@6mpjohnst21]

Jrose coming on at this time of night. Means 40+ minutes of soothing voice which helps go to sleep. Love your work Jrose

[@Lokiip]

Posted at 6/7am for most of us, including him I believe. For him it may have been between 330am-7am

[@wadereed1873]

I put him on in the morning when I get ready for work just because his voice keeps me calm and unstressed lol

[@Znogalog]

The king of Gen 1 has returned! I hope you've enjoyed your time off and we're all so happy to see you back!

[@AzureKite]

This series has made me realize something important about Gen 1. Very strong stats will carry pretty much any pokemon through the "regular season", but the best pokemon are the ones that have good moves against the elite 4. Move selection is so important in this game, it's insane.

[@saltybot5449]

Aerodactyl is such a cool Pokémon, this run is gonna be great.

[@dertreffer]

i LOVE the gen 1 challenges you do -> always on point -> pretty well explained

[@Katalowins]

So Aerodactyl is a flying rock because it was fossilized. But that means Aerodactyl before it’s extinction was just a flying type. I don’t know how this is relevant, I am just drunk.

[@perkypenguin1663]

It’s great to see a new upload from this channel again! Even if the wait takes a long time, it’s always worthwhile due to the sheer amount of quality you put in these videos!

[@bconvery571]

These days it's hard to find content that I can keep coming back to.. But man!... You've got that content that I don't mind waiting for. The voice, the script, the gameplay. Perfection.

[@MATTR69]

Glad you’re back! I’ve been binging these videos. You made me fall back in love with gen 1 after playing them for 24 years. So thanks. Your commentary is always on point and incredibly entertaining to even just listen if I’m away from the tv I feel like I don’t miss anything.

[@TaIathar]

Honestly loving this series. Can't wait to see more (I mean I can, but... y'know). I generally can listen to these while doing other things because you explain what you're doing throughout and it's easy to follow along even without watching. Also much appreciation for the editor.

[@KurwaUnited]

Never wanted the work to end that fast. I had a terrible day but now I can just sit back und watch a new run. ❤

[@phoebe5114]

I'm so glad you know when to take breaks for yourself but I'm always delighted to see you return! Thanks for the awesome videos, Jrose!

[@shepskydad]

Always a good day when JRose comes up in your feed. Thanks for the amazing content!

[@D2guy566]

Good to see you back Jrose, love your videos keep up the great work!

[@demizorua570]

Just as I got into bed! Love your videos, keep up the great work!!

[@silvershadow3115]

Love seeing you back my man! I absolutely love this series you do. Really excited to see when you do the starter evolved forms. I think Blastoise will crush!

[@wadereed1873]

I can’t wait for blastoise!!!!

[@ceulgai2817]

So glad to have gotten to watch this this morning. Super hyped for November!

[@mattfortheguinn4037]

Finally you’re back!!! Man I missed these!! Still stoked for a butterfree run!!

[@PokemonHunters-]

Good to have you back Jrose. Hope all is well with you man 🙂. Just wanted you to know we the community miss your videos keep up the great work!!!

[@caritahearts2405]

Wow I was literally binge-watching this whole series yesterday, how do you always do this?

[@tdizzle4]

I have been loving the twitch runs so much lately I forgot how amazing these are. Glad to see you back Jrose

[@chucktaylor2172]

Oh I've been waiting for you Jrose! Very excited for this one!!

[@simonteesdale9752]

Awesome to see you back again Jrose! Are there any plans to use everyone's favorite bird type pokemon, MissingNo? Perhaps on a Halloween or April fool's run?

[@flyforce16]

Bird/Normal baby!

[@Hadaron]

Water Gun and Water Gun are both good moves for the earlygame, but Sky Attack against Misty might leave us weak to water attacks in return with our poor defenses.

[@simonteesdale9752]

@@Hadaron Don't you get Mega punch before Misty? Seismic toss is another option. Also due to how MissingNo's stats are distributed, you might actually deal more damage to Geodude/Onix with sky attack, rather than both of your water guns.

[@bongosmcdongos4190]

He has said before he'd do a missing no run iirc.

[@Hadaron]

@@simonteesdale9752 I didn’t realize that MissingNo. could even learn any TMs, so thanks for that helpful tidbit! I would highly suggest against Sky Attack against Brock. Depending on if we’re ‘M or Missingno., our special will either be 29 or 6 respectively, but either way our defense will be a pitiful zero. Combining that with our base 33 HP means we won’t survive hits from Brock’s Pokemon. Plus, sky attack will do half damage and water gun 4x damage, meaning that in the two turns it would take to use Sky Attack, we could hit two 4x water guns, targeting geodude and onix’s weak specials in return.

[@matthewhall7052]

Glad to see you’re back. I had heard from another channel you weren’t feeling well or something along those line. Seriously wishing you the best. Love the videos and commentary.

[@gloom7351]

You've been doing all the ones I've most been looking forward to lately! Super excited!

[@LEGOCAMARO]

Been waiting for this video for a while my favorite Pokémon of all time

[@SRPC21]

It’s really surprising that in Gen 1 Aerodactyl can’t lean Rock Slide (or any rock moves for that matter!) either by TM or by levelling up.

[@IamaDesmond]

Welcome back jrose! I am hoping things keep getting better for you thanks for sharing how things are going with you on twitter much love to ya

[@johnsmith-po9gt]

Was waiting for the fossil runs. Glad to see you post this.

[@Wolf-Marlon23]

Never have I been so blessed to literally get on KZbin and catch a new Jrose vid even so much as the same month it was released, let alone the same day. Truly today will be a great day for Pokemon! 😂

[@OmegaTyrant]

Man, Aerodactyl would have been so good in Gen 1 if it had Rock Slide, Earthquake, and decent Flying STAB. In Blue Kaizo, it gets those and Sky Attack was turned into a 1-turn move, making it probably the best pokemon in the game short of Mewtwo.

[@dannyt9744]

I’ve played that game and always bring Aerodactyl to the Elite Four. When Sky Attack crits, it destroys all. Aerodactyl is a god in that version

[@OmegaTyrant]

@@dannyt9744 Blue Kaizo alone shot Aerodactyl way up on my list of favorite Gen 1 pokemon, soft-resetting until I got a very good one really paid off for beating the Elite 4 itemless, couldn't imagine trying to take out Blue's Mewtwo without it.

[@jaceclegg530]

An interesting one to see with this challenge would be Snorlax.

[@diesereineschindbert9250]

Without amnesia

[@DragonSword227]

What a coincidence cause the Snorlax challenge came out about a month later. :)

[@Space.Ghost.]

Lickitung

[@MNAV33]

Good to see you are back! Keep ‘‘em coming 😊

[@doba27]

Sooo excited about this video 😍😍 Looking forward to watch it tonight when I get back to home!!

[@SvjatoslavPodoplelov]

Bro I've anticipated this run for so long! Superb speed should help this ancient beast fly to the top of the rankings.

[@Laezar1]

it did not

[@TheLudicrousLuv]

Bad movepool says hello

[@robsmob1381]

From my understanding, Jrose said he'd post one video a week for a month and then go back to his normal schedule. I'm happy to see a new video up; don't expect one every week, though. This is an extremely time-consuming side-gig. Keep up the good work.

[@somebeersomedude8795]

Seriously! The amount of work to not only do the run, but voice over AND edit the video! Not surprised he needed a break!

[@chaossnowkitsune6377]

I think he said one video a DAY for a month actually. At least that was what I remember being said in his double battle nuzlocke video.

[@robsmob1381]

You're right. He did say one a day. Be realistic, though. If he put out one video a day, he wouldn't be able to do anything else in life.

[@chaossnowkitsune6377]

It isn't that unrealistic really. Jrose has mentioned before That thanks to speed up he can complete good runs in under an hour of real time so if he focused on one's that would be easier like say Starmie or a number of the other water types he hasn't used yet he could get a nice backlog. Plus there is nothing saying ALL of the videos will be challenge videos. While that is mostly all he does any more he might use this as a chance to upload other things he might want to do like top 10s and other such videos.

[@robsmob1381]

Maybe Jrose simply doesn't care what people want anymore. Can't blame him, really. People get an inch and think they deserve a mile.

[@Airbourne92]

Thanks for doing Aerodactyl, i've been waiting for this for so long :) now i'm looking forward to the Snorlax run :)

[@Shinycraze]

Never clicked on the upload fast enough. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@kazmonster4062]

Huge fan jrose and I've been anticipating you covering Aerodactyl for a while now. What an interesting run, never realized how shoddy it's move pool was.

[@martijnvanderzee5215]

Glad to see another video from you man! Was seriously doubting if everything was okay since you said you would upload more frequently. Not saying I was annoyed by you not uploading, take your time if you need to. I hope you're doing fine and that you still enjoy what you do!

[@jackwall7054]

Welcome back Jrose, fantastic video as always

[@Nicholas-wu6zn]

So excited for the new video! Love your content I keep coming back and rewatching this series!

[@lukefenton7809]

I wonder if using Toxic and Fly might have been useful? Great run with a criminally bad movepool on a great pokemon!

[@shemalibk9682]

Kakuna Rattata? What a wonderful team? 🤔 Nobody will read this, but I hope Jrose is feeling better after the break 👐

[@clutchthompson6584]

I was scrolling through the comments looking for an answer because I can’t think of anything old on his channel specifically related to Lion King, but this has to be it. I remember like, 5 or 6 years ago he did half a kakuna-ratatta run on Fr/Lg

[@ImAlpine]

Oh thank goodness you're back! These videos are literally my favorite on KZbin!

[@patrickfrei9322]

So happy to find another great vid of yours :)

[@marinadavies1917]

you always have the best videos, i‘d like to see an optimized run with aerodactyl like you did with mewtwo because i feel like he could go so much faster if you just knew where those unexpected difficulties were

[@97jicky]

Love the content man!

[@lennartk6714]

The King is back! Absolutely lovely to see a new video

[@customxphoto]

So glad your back man. Hope your feeling good again. Love your vids man. Always put a smile on my face. Thanks so much!

[@airshiphead]

Just figured out the next run! Can't believe he's gonna do it!

[@joshuagarth6065]

I have an idea of what it is... but I want confirmation

[@airshiphead]

@@joshuagarth6065 Kakuna Rattata

[@andnl9819]

@@joshuagarth6065 There is a Rat

[@KainaX122]

The fact Aerodactyl didn’t get a single Rock move in Gen 1 is criminal

[@MrLordofawesomeness]

I literally just looked you up yesterday to see if there was an update! Happy to see you back, you’ve got this!

[@AARON-69]

Yes boy your back i had 2 watch old videos and now caught up.

[@AZPotter]

The whole run I was trying to figure out why you’re named Mufasa! Is it a Weedle/Kakuna run? (I’m thinking of the Kakuna Ratatta run)

[@calvinsimpson1301]

If they made his learnset reasonable in gen 1 Aerodactyl would be incredible. But he learns no fucking rock moves lol

[@bongchoof]

Glad to see you back! I love Aerodactyl!

[@julianvenedig1963]

I'm so happy you're back!

[@zlPaRaDoXx]

Nothing better than waking up to Jrose video. Glad he's doing a fossil pokemon. Can't wait for Kabutops video!

[@Rork310]

Kabuto will be a struggle early game, starts with Scratch and Harden and doesn't get anything good until the Bubblebeam TM. Kabutops on the other hand gets absorb for some reason, which is embarrassingly weak but atleast should get it passed Brock.

[@jayvardy]

Been doing a shiny hunt for over a year in Soul Silver. Going to try again while watching this.

[@Brajxdv]

Good luck!

[@dantemalick2872]

What are you hunting

[@jayvardy]

​@@dantemalick2872 Torchic from Steven in Saffron. It's been such a grind. Really testing my patience this one is.

[@jayvardy]

Got the shiny. Torchic shined on May 28 2024. Never give up, always keep going, and eventually you'll shine.

[@bizichyld]

You know you’re something special on KZbin when your subscribers start to worry about you after a few weeks without new videos.

[@tophunter4865]

I woke up, said man, I wonder if jrose is gonna do a video soon and boo., my patience is rewarded. Thanks man! Love these!

[@bryantsalcedo554]

4 am gang

[@kennethweaver8148]

Still waiting for jrose to bring back the count

[@Gokkee]

Another great addition to the list collection ;)

[@elYisusdelaNazza]

Glad to have you back!

[@123495734]

hey Jrose, i really like watching your vids during my work lunch break - delicious and entertaining, thanks for the vids bro

[@ryanbourbeau3078]

Love seeing this, always a joy to watch these videos!

[@frostedbyte0759]

Great video as always! Hope all is well!

[@angelrivera3220]

Yeaaaassssss been asking for this video. Ty Love the content

[@obscurevideogameruns6250]

Always great to see another one of your videos. Can't wait!

[@cmarinagis1]

I just came to comment that it was good seeing you back and litterally everyone thought and wrote the exact same things that were in my mind!! Really glad to see that many other people appreciate your work and your character like i do!

[@whydoyougottahavthis]

Woooooooooo love you bro!!!! Nice video and I haven't even watched it past a minute

[@siokedelic]

Yay welcome back!! This is one of my favorite series :) and aero is such a cool mon, that speed stat is ridiculous

[@shawnfitch5888]

HES BACK!!!! My eyes lit up when I seen the video thanks man appreciate the great work

[@Noman69420]

The man the myth the legend back at it again with red and blue solo challenges

[@maxikelly99]

A Jrose upload makes my sick day much better 💕

[@johnnyprencipe696]

even if the wait took a whole month, we Jrose viewers are still fortunate that we get Christmas as often as once a month. So glad you're back!

[@bencri6248]

You scared me man, so so happy to see you back

[@JazmoHits]

good run and good to see you back

[@Discountninja23]

I've waited for this one lol love this channel

[@malonama]

Thanks for the co tent as always jrose, you got me back into the pokemon games. Can't wait until its tangela's time to shine.

[@Xpwnxage]

I woke up in the middle of the night and saw Jrose uploaded this *39 minutes ago*. I went back to sleep so happy.

[@alvaroamaro9445]

Great to see you back Jrose! I love your videos

[@codyjenson4194]

I am so happy you are back. Made my day

[@Apsburner9717]

I’m so excited for the month of these videos. A great birthday gift if you ask me. Thanks jrose

[@twinratboy6470]

Happy you're back but more happy you took time for yourself. Can't imagine how grueling constant content creating can be.

[@samig9032]

These videos are so great. One part ASMR, one part nostalgia, one part analytical Pokémon run. Can’t wait to see Kabutops, a monster I adored as a child but who has some serious type deficiencies.

[@YungHotPockets]

sick run dude! hopefully we get to see starmie soon! keep up the fantastic content :)

[@jeremyjeremiah3314]

Been waiting for a new release lol good to see your back