Can I beat Pokémon Emerald using only Grass Starters? And it's a Hardcore Nuzlocke!

[@NuzlockeJoe]

If you’ve seen the fire starters video too, let me know: should I do 1 Pokémon per gym or 2 next time? Which was better?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

If not, here’s the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4KYXndrgMmAoq8

[@HoratioMcAlge]

Cut the jokes from your videos - focus on the content instead. Will improve the pacing of your videos greatly. You're welcome. :)

[@frnzilla]

One pokemon. Sets the pacing better.

[@frnzilla]

@@HoratioMcAlge I laughed at the jokes, idk what to tell you. 🤷🏾‍♂

[@lucapretorius5295]

​@@frnzilla I agree, i liked the jokes and they make the content less dry

[@pokemonmastermelon4531]

So a couple of things: 1. Yeah I knew the house changes when you pick a different Gender. I don’t like playing as the same gender each run, so usually I do coin flips to pick mine 2. I love grass types. I’d say of every type in Pokémon grass is my number 1. Of course, they aren’t really the MOST powerful, but I was really looking forward to this video and I’m happy it happened. I’d say PMC was my favorite of this run, though I couldn’t figure out if there was a nickname theme or not-. Overall, love the videos as usual, and honestly keep up the amazing work. Much love!

[@NuzlockeJoe]

There was a nickname theme actually, and you were in it! I had to use abbreviations, and I didn’t use him that much, but Snivy, aka PM Melon was based on you! The names all came from frequent commentators on my videos. And it’s safe to safe no one is more frequent than you lol

[@pokemonmastermelon4531]

@@NuzlockeJoe yeah I kinda figured that one out eventually. I am happy to be a successful business man XD

[@xaldrortenderofthevats8948]

Me who always uses Grass Types: huh, so that explains why i like Dark Souls. *Gives Bulbasaur Solaire's Helmet*

[@MrLockdown97]

Damn it joe, you’ve unlocked many memories by just uttering the words ‘crystal chronicals’. I’ve so many fond memories of that game 😭

[@NuzlockeJoe]

I actually got it on switch when the rereleased during Covid, and played like 40 hours in a little over a week. The multiplayer aspect wasn’t as great, but I still managed to play with the same friend I used to back in the game cube days.

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

0:36 Moving van changes colours depending on ruby and sapphire; red and blue respectively. Total missed opportunity for emerald to have a green van

[@NuzlockeJoe]

I never realize that either! Man, for how much I played gen 3 as a kid, there are plenty of little things like that I never knew!

[@azuroslazuli6948]

Or they could’ve really gone full madlad on us and changed it to purple. XD

[@TheRegionalVariantMaster]

Once you do the water types you should do pika clones

[@NuzlockeJoe]

That is a solid suggestion!

[@frnzilla]

Calling Steven a homeless man living in a cave is top tier comedy. 😭😭

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Just you wait, he’s moved up in the world as the run moves forward. I also think you’ll like the Norman fight

[@frnzilla]

@@NuzlockeJoe you were right. 😭😭 well done bro. 👏🏾

[@Kakarotanime56]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 champion Steven Stone homeless man in a cave

[@kylelundgren5133]

​@Kakarotanime56 steven Stone is not a champion in pokemon Emerald. He is just a slightly better pokemon trainer Red.

[@SlickDaUnknown]

Thank you for this vid I weirdly become more knowledgeable about the Pokémon you use.

[@NuzlockeJoe]

That’s how I feel during these runs too

[@SlickDaUnknown]

@@NuzlockeJoe 🫡

[@ryanshuler2362]

Great video! Love your pacing and editing style. Keep up the good work.

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Thanks!

[@cullenhutchison6528]

I think Drum Beating was a guaranteed OHKO on Kingdra, but it didn't matter anyway.

[@Accidental.Creation]

Honestly, I also never knew that you get the other starter house when you play as the female protagonist 😂 Nice little detail though.

[@incineroar9933]

Pandas are bears silly

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Yeah, that should be obvious, huh?

[@christianduncan3801]

I honestly believe that Turtwig is the best starter in gen 4. It learns Earthquake after it evolves so you can save the TM for it for another Pokemon, giving you 2 sweepers. Swords Dance Earthquake Lucario anyone?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Escpeically when he has shell armor!

[@plotonisradd]

nice one , next one heartgold/soulsilver dragon or pseudolegendaries ?

[@Kakarotanime56]

Great grass starter I like it

[@Wynntersenk6017]

I love grass only runs as grass type Pokémon are my favorite sort of Pokémon overall, chikorita being my fav starter. Top tier video btw, glad to be subscribed.

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Glad you liked it!

[@BlackjackSP]

I'm sure it's been mentioned already, but Leaf Blade is only 70BP in Gen 3

[@vannieuwenbergwilliam7792]

Nice modding, what tools did you use for new Pokemon in gen 3? I find Emerald annoying to hack (and Ruby/Sapphire too) because ModExe won't let me change phy/spe split of gen 4 in Emerald like it does for Fire Red and the Fire Red hacking suite seems really tedious to learn how to use, but I guess it's the best tool out there to make massive changes to the gen 3 games?

[@rashiqspencer6925]

Great grass type run

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Thanks!

[@kingryan1774]

I'd love to see a psychic or steel type run but I'd say the mvp is probably tortera being a obvious choice.

[@NuzlockeJoe]

I did a psychic run in SS last year, if you want to check it out. I really like the option to use espeon

[@kingryan1774]

@Nuzlocke Joe yeah I watched it when it came out psychic is my favorite type just because I'm a alakazam enjoyer myself.

[@Sakurasan2023]

Great video 📹 👍

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Thanks!

[@OfficialKrafty]

20TH! AYY!! lol btw can u mb do a nuzlocke but with just eeveelutions

[@NuzlockeJoe]

I actually did a penny run a few months ago if you havent seen it.

[@frnzilla]

YOU NAMED TREEKO AFTER ME!!!! .. .. .. I just want to thank my mom, and all the people who supported me to get me to this moment. It is such an honor to be receiving this, and I also want to thank the Lord and all my fans. Thank you. 😂🤣[Also shout-out to you king. I did not expect that *AT ALL.* 🙏🏾]

[@NuzlockeJoe]

That was the PERFECT response! Man, that was awesome

[@frnzilla]

@@NuzlockeJoe 🫶🏾

[@Jadex56]

I would have thought starting with grocery for the grassy terrain would have been more useful

[@NuzlockeJoe]

That was a funny autocorrect. Yeah grassy surge was an awesome ability and starting with grookey would have been a better choice, but I wanted the under appreciated chikorita to shine a bit first

[@blacksheep7741]

Another how did you get here without surf or fly

[@NuzlockeJoe]

I did use other Pokémon for hms

[@Jadex56]

@@NuzlockeJoe appericate it 2nd gen starters are my fav!

[@drouseyman]

​@@NuzlockeJoe even though chikorita has the worst stats of any starter ever i still love the gen 2 starters and i appreciate when people appreciate the under-appreciated

[@brennenrobey]

i wanted to play these for myself so i downloaded all three .ups. i dont know how to aplly the file to a rom. need some help

[@prestongreene2663]

Possibly dumb question. What happens to the moves that 'always crit' when they hit Shell Armor? Do they just do half of the normal damage?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

That is a good question. I assume it just won’t crit, and will do normal damage but I’m not 100% sure

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Yeah it does block this crits too. m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shell_Armor_(Ability)

[@prestongreene2663]

Interesting, part of me half expected the game to just shut and/or explode

[@andrewweber9930]

Mudkip is amazing Water ground

[@NuzlockeJoe]

He certainly is, and I’m excited to use him next round

[@victorvirolva]

Could you please release both of the edited versions?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

The description has a link to this one, but I need to recreate the fire starters file

[@Hex17alv]

PMC!!!

[@JustinnePunsalang]

This is so cool. Can I play this on a phone emulator if I download this from the link?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

The link has an ups file that needs to be applied to a base Rom to crest this version. I’m sure you could do it in your phone though, because there are websites that allow you to apply ups files.

[@JustinnePunsalang]

@@NuzlockeJoe I'll check them. Thank you!

[@blacksheep7741]

Chikorita is the weakest grass starter snivy is a hard no The monkey always wins

[@NuzlockeJoe]

The monkey plus grassy surge is even better!

[@rb4734]

Never played as a girl. So the starter house was new to me too

[@blacksheep7741]

I don't like the move selection For a rillaboom

[@jonathanreed4941]

i can only have a full diverse team with above average stats... will I win, more like will anyone watch?

[@blacksheep7741]

You can't beat this game without dive or surf so how did you beat the The game without surf dive A waterfall

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Correct, but I do allow myself to use hm users outside of battle. Like in the Wally fight in victory road I have a pelliper so use waterfall

[@trash44gzgigasmashkaza50]

Evrybody use HM-mons outside battle

[@Sonny9890]

Hey man, wouldn't it be better to not use set-up moves or is that impossible?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

I mean, I may have gone overboard with set ups in this one, but I was just scared of losing my Pokémon

[@Sonny9890]

@@NuzlockeJoe Makes sense I suppose

[@marionbenson6094]

Oh yeah thinking of Ash and Pikachu / rip ⚰️ those two got replaced by the way did you no that ?

[@NuzlockeJoe]

Yep. That’s why I started the ash series actually. The first video coincided with the start of this last season

[@marionbenson6094]

Oh