Nuzlocking ALL OF POKEMON, But I Can't Use Repeats (Sword & Shield)

It's time for a new adventure! After having trekked through many of these games time and time again, I wanted to have one final ultimate challenge in the vanilla mainline Pokemon franchise... Can I beat, every SINGLE Pokemon game in chronological order in a hardcore nuzlocke setting, and without reusing a single Pokemon in any other game? For instance, if I use Bulbasaur in Red version, I won't be able to use it in Blue, Yellow, Firered, or any other game. Come along on this journey with me and find the struggles, the cuts, the innovations, the strategies, and the potential laughs along the way.
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Rules of the challenge:
Normal Nuzlocke Ruleset:
1. Fainting = Death
2. Can only catch one Pokémon on each Route (Species Clause)
3. Nickname Pokémon
Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
4. No items in battle (held items okay)
5. No leveling past the next gym leader/E4 (at the START of the battle)
6. Play on "Set" battle mode
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[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed and wanna request a challenge from me, you can do so now with the $50 Super Thanks tier. I wanna collect some ideas for once this series is over and that will help immensely!

[@mkr4646]

Congratulations on the lifestyle change and the weight loss! Rooting for your continued success!

[@Relmking]

congrates on losing that much weight my man ^^

[@nesradub360]

It would be cool if you waited until after The Indigo Disc comes out to do the Scarlet/Violet episode of this challenge since it will be the true conclusion to the game's story & final battle.

[@fazul5674]

Will you do the dlc in Nuzlocke too?

[@user-op5tf3om6q]

what if you used team form the evil teams gen 1 team rocket gen 3 team magma or aqua i know it not the best idea but it something

[@ivanbluecool]

I can't wait to get to the last game and then have this series continue with future releases. That's gonna be hype

[@Legithiro]

I’m pretty sure that just becomes “hardcore nuzlocke using new mons only” and just hoping remakes don’t screw you over, but yeah, could be exciting

[@theJennicat]

Yesss

[@createdforthemoment6740]

If theres another Kanto game he's pretty screwed

[@ZappoNinja]

@@createdforthemoment6740”If”

[@darklordkuro7953]

Im hoping he continue until the srteak is broken. That he is unable to continue with what is left

[@QuantumMindfuck]

Whoa, I just passed the part of the video where you mentioned your weight loss, and HOLY MOLY, congratulations dude!!! You should be proud, that takes dedication.

[@lanceelmore7029]

Holy smokes!!! 209 is great man keep it up!!

[@garyoak835]

You are killing it, Meats. I can't believe you made it this far without descending into madness. Keep it up!

[@Vile_Oreo]

He already descended into madness once. That's probably what the hiatus was for.

[@majomaheriose]

Can't descend into something you're not above from

[@ProjectRedfoot]

I got the meat sweats watching this

[@gwammeh]

"I can't remember the last [deathless run]" Did your one-Oddish Kanto run mean nothing to you?

[@ForumcoldiArchon]

Saying they are braindead with 1000s of setup moves is a bit of a stretch. It is still one of the easier ones though

[@samvaly1082]

Am I the only one who feels like he doesn’t like making this series anymore ? This video has a “I do it because it has to be done” vibe and it’s kinda sad

[@NoahTNelson]

"No wonder they didn't make a 3rd version." I mean, they haven't made a "3rd version" of any Pokemon game since Platinum. (BW2 and USUM don't count)

[@ajustice90]

They used ONE animation of Hau for Hop. I wish people would stop making a mountain out of a molehill over this. Also, they traded in the third game for dlc which is better than making people get another version.

[@yaadmadegaming]

I'm literally replaying this now and I've been soloing the whole game with and overleveled Inteleon. Took down the "strong looking Onix" in the wild area and never looked back

[@davidfox9309]

literally what I did in my first play through.

[@davidbehrendt8812]

"This Gen is so easy lol!" - Proceeds to EV-train, Setup and Baton-Pass in every battle 😂

[@tesladrew2608]

Ikr

[@davidezell923]

and abuses mechanics like changing the date on your switch for infinite raid dens. Pretty dumb to complain about how easy the game is when you abuse what is essentially a glitch to make the game even easier.

[@kit6024]

I suspect that a lot of the self-deprecating humour since I know Meatball has commented that he's already so deeply burnt out on these games since starting the challenge (FAIR). All the same, it does feel a bit strange to talk about how easy a game is when you're trying to show off by doing a challenge run of it. It does get a bit grating sometimes hearing about how hard he's trying to no-braincell everything, while then blaming the game when it doesn't all go his way. If I were offering constructive criticism it would probably be 'big up yourself or big up the game' - when there's a lot of time spent deprecating both, I don't feel like I'm cheering for either of them. Again, I do get the impression that a lot of it comes from fatigue with the games themselves, which is pretty understandable to be fair. It's certainly a challenge that takes some stamina.

[@Iris_1217]

​@davidezell923 I know a lot of Nuzlockers who do them for content will justify stuff like that by saying they "could" do it normally but it'd take weeks. I'm a big fan of not EV training, which is why I like watching people do nuzlockes of romhacks that disable that feature.

[@pikminman13]

@@Iris_1217 personally my preferred game is one where ev training is made super easy so you can stand on par with your opponents who do have some actual stats. i like that customization nature of evs, grinding them is the problem.

[@ivanbluecool]

One of the greatest pokemon series to ever come out. Loving every video

[@illusorymoney4628]

Just wanted to say good job on the weight loss man, I know it’s a struggle but for you to lose that much weight shows how committed you are to bettering yourself. I wish I had half the determination you do in both your weight loss journey and you completing these challenges. Good luck on the future challenges as well as the rest of your weight loss journey.

[@etiennemarion1467]

Small mistake, lapras's g max resonance doesn't need hail to have the aurora veil effect, that's why it was relevant in VGC at some point Still loving that serie a year after it's start, keep up the good work

[@revalentinemashups510]

52:20 A word of advice, The affection mechanic works differently in SwSh compared to Let's Go. Now that it's one singular mechanic with friendship, the devs put a cap on it-you'll only be able to get just enough friendship to evolve pokemon via normal friendship-raising methods, and you won't start getting the broken mechanics of affection without playing/cooking with your pokemon in camp (or picnics, as it's the same case in S/V.) However, this cap does not exist in BDSP, so expect affection to go crazy there!

[@hondaaccord1399]

When I saw your newest video, I actually felt my heart skip a beat! These longer, competent Nuzlockes that aren't a weird exploration of human fragility or an overagressively analytical statfest are my favorite 🥰💕

[@Vexiarla]

Insane that youre at sw/sh, I cant believe Ive been watching this series for like a year now. Truly one of the greatest pokemon series ever done.

[@justin07820]

Bro you know Bea was punching the air with that free as air plus 6 bulk up 😂

[@kylecresswell0478]

Just passed the "no excuse to not have the National Dex" part and maaaan people are still complaining about this? The games are better for not having the whole dex. Balancing movesets and encounters with over 900 Pokemon would have been AWFUL i would never curse anyone with that.

[@knotknight514]

Facts Tbh I think the hate this game got was waaaayyyy overblown

[@goli8699]

25:30 this kind of luck is exactly why I always put a Cheri Berry on my mons when intending to do anything on a Body Slamming pokemon outside of just OHKOing it straight away.

[@Blazieth]

If nothing else, it's a neat detail that the fights where Hop drops Dubwool as his lead are the fights during his self-esteem crisis.

[@blakdeth]

I don't understand your point about gen 8 not having a third version. Quality isn't at all a factor here gamefreak hasn't made a third version since gen 4.

[@Cantcatchme12]

The only challenge to this game was not accidentally overleveling

[@Mut4ntG4m3r]

its only as easy as you make it. of course with standard nutzlocke they are ez. now try not using stat boost moves for example ;)

[@Cantcatchme12]

@@Mut4ntG4m3r maybe a nuzlocke but your whole team holds toxic orbs for some challenge

[@ShinyUmbreon106]

@@Mut4ntG4m3rit’s easy even without stat boosting

[@lizard1255]

@@ShinyUmbreon106yeah sword and shield are easy games. I don't feel likes that's always a bad thing, they are more geared toward smaller children after all. That being said though SwSh are *extremely* easy. I beat the "elite four" and champion over 20 levels below their teams. It certainly helps that you basically don't have to worry about multiple battles since you get breaks, heals, etc in between.

[@Blazieth]

I literally ended up with a rotating team of 18 Pokemon in my effort to avoid overlevelling.

[@AhRisla]

Congratulations on the weight loss meatball, proud of you bud. Did you completely cut carbs out or was it very little a day?

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Less than 20 carbs a day basically.

[@AhRisla]

​@@ChaoticMeatballTVjeez, you're a soldier. Congratulations again my dude

[@springbreezeFIM]

With how much set up you were doing on coviknight you probably could of just dominated with power trip. Cos that's a BP 300 Power trip coming off the back end of a well over 1000 attack stat XD

[@windwakemeup]

To be fair to Sword / Shield, the time skip exploit is just that, an exploit. So the devs didnt think you'd normally wait literal weeks (normally) to get enough watts to get the good TRs before the first gym.

[@Flareontoast]

Really love this series! Funnily enough, watching you actually makes me wanna replay Sword lol On a different note, seriously, get yourself a piece of cake soon, everyone deserves a treat once in a while! It was my birthday yesterday, eat it on my behalf:D

[@WildfireMagni]

Meatball: Sword and Shield are easy! *A minor inconvenience occurs.* Meatball: Could you not?

[@TactlessC]

Not saying it isn't annoying and unlucky, but it's wild to me how upset you get about statuses when you set up way higher than you need to in order to OTK Pokemon to begin with, especially when you are neither under levelled or playing Gen 1. People can literally snipe Dynamaxes with STAB moves from your starter even with only one buff. Feels like you're overcompensating sometimes.

[@TactlessC]

Also...why are you surprised when the Neutral Damage STAB move doesn't nuke the Dynamax when you could be using Weakness STAB. At that point you really are just addicted to set ups rather than worrying about difficulty.

[@Bruce-gm2qm]

Easiest games. Yeah. Also some of the most fun games. Huge pool of pokemon and early access to the best moves in the game. Loved gen 8

[@lyrathekitkat]

Creatively, Pokemon hasn't lost any steam at all. The technical side is atrocious but I'm gonna blame the Pokemon company for that one, demanding nearly yearly releases is going to make your games buggy as hell

[@potitishogun2961997]

YOOO that weight loss bit is insane!! Extremely impressive, Meatball, you're doing great! :) Also these videos are absolute madness to create, yet you put 'em out constantly

[@gigifabulous]

I'm actually excited for BDSP. Those games really ramp up in difficulty exponentially

[@jrburns100]

This series is amazing. Our play styles are so different and I love seeing it. I don’t think I’ve ever really focused on setting up to sweep. I myself have never thought that 10 to 15 turn setups were fun to do when my teams can handle stuff fine, but I also imagine it’s the best option in a nuzlocke setting so it makes sense. I guess I’m saying I’m entertained while also being educated

[@jacoblawton7716]

Huge congratulations on the weight loss! That’s a very impressive change. Keep up the good work, you’re killing it!

[@Patodeagua213]

You can tell chaotic is tired of this, only for the fact that the pokemons no longer have nicknames

[@robertbrown9151]

But wait isn’t that against nuzzlock rules

[@TheGodIvy]

​@@robertbrown9151no

[@prankstergengar4148]

@@robertbrown9151 I’m pretty sure the whole nickname thing is just to make it hurt more if a dies, but I don’t think it invalidates a nuzlocke if nothing is nicknamed

[@lyrathekitkat]

​@@robertbrown9151depends on the rules you follow. Every nuzlocke is different

[@IValhallaGamingI]

Alternate title: “Dubwool joins marching band as a baton twirler”

[@billyfaulk6789]

17:08 dude that’s awesome! That’s an amazing accomplishment

[@3xpoc3nt3r]

I was legit thinking about this series today about an hour ago hoping an upload for it would happen today! Barely get time from work and other obligations to KZbin binge but this is one of my favorites.

[@ultimatedbz2]

You prob should avoid too many gen 5 and 6 encounters as well, incase they ever make remakes of them and you want to continue the series

[@johanbuis1369]

Well that was a sentence, the one about the range on Dynazard 😂

[@brendankieser1559]

Holy crap dude, losing over 100lbs is no joke!! Congrats dude!!!

[@robertcox9871]

Meatballs sure loves setup strats

[@jaidamwhi4589]

Honestly I'd consider regional forms as completely separate Pokemon...different designs and typings. But its your playthrough not mine

[@JoelTheParrot]

ok, phew, no loud noises according to the timestamps honestly cool with sword and shield not having a third game where the difference would be that the postgame is expanded to include maybe a little bit of what we got as DLC, if even. The DLC means paying extra, sure, but even games like Crystal, Platinum and Emerald would be more of an issue since even if you bought the first game, you have to buy a whole new game to experience the new features of the third version. Not to be confused with Black 2 and White 2 which are respectable versions of a "Third version" type game since it's literally a new game. his name's bede not bead, pronounciation usually doesn't matter enough to point out like that but also his song says his name at the beginning of it. deaths are no longer a bloons reference (round 63) now they're a nintendo/mario reference (nintendo 64, or mario 64)

[@ShadowFlash42]

Maaaan, sooo many games, started watching this series about 1 month ago. Its amazing. I hope you dont get overburned, take some rests brotha. Otherwise stay safe.

[@Upotziham]

Just got to the part where you talk about loosing weight! Congrats! That's an awesome amount of progress.

[@ujingamer]

I'm not sure I would say sword, shield, scarlet and violet are some of the easiest games in the series yeah they both have their easy moments but they also have some brutal fights like Leon, nemona, iono, are pretty difficult especially compared to let's go, fire red leaf green, and x and y. Are the newer games easier cause learn sets are better as well as a bunch of other things, yes, but I'm not sure that makes them the easiest.

[@ryanogrady2616]

Damn! It's good to hear about your weight loss journey going so well! Rooting for you man, keep going!

[@NMaster16]

1. Your voice is fkn awesome. 2. I've been following since the beginning and you have been doing an incredible job!! 3. Jordan Love is gonna be the Packers next HoF QB

[@tesladrew2608]

So you don't allow dynamaxing but you allow getting all the best TMS before the first badge?

[@phazenac]

Just started my hardcore nuzlocke mainline too. Started ruby today and seeing my choice for firered and green leaf starting to decrease, ill die soon

[@peternicholas3719]

So, I've hated Cinderace's design for quite a while, but I had never seen Raboot until now 😍 I'd chuck an eviolite on them. So cute!

[@thescholarsjourney661]

Dang, that weight loss is impressive, and you just mention it like it's nothing! Over 100 lbs!? Keep it up, dude, that's awesome!

[@RobertLydonReviews]

I’ve enjoyed this series so much and congrats on the weight loss!

[@SienAppelsien]

The way you can remain dedicated to both your weight loss and this series is amazing. I have a lot of issues with keeping up things like diets because i have a severe lack of willpower and snack often just to keep my brain stimulated. I'm working hard to change that though

[@Bludgeoned2DEATH2]

320 -> 209 is an amazing transformation, Meats. I’m on a weight loss journey myself and I just wanted to let you know that I am proud of you, keep it up dawg! Love you, Meats 👍🏽

[@Bigfox3v]

Dude, congratulations on your diet being so successful! I miss cake too man, I've gone from 275 down to about 230, still trying to lose more, so right there with you!

[@Vuallum]

That line on the Shield G-Max Charizard was not something I was prepared to hear 😂

[@stagelights_]

i have no clue how you're going to be able to do legends arceus with the limitations in play in combination with legends arceus' battle mechanics

[@jordanvance1657]

Easy by using only the new pokemon introduced in legends.

[@akionlizard]

It's also why he's saving 4th generation mons

[@edmg7]

​@@jordanvance1657that's only one party's worth of Pokémon.

[@omnii5818]

Legends Arceus is such a arbitrarily unique Pokemon game, I think It’d be fair if he skipped it

[@teamfossil6312]

@@omnii5818so were XD and gale of darkness. He did those, so now he has to do arceus

[@KillaSkill]

Love the series. Keep killing it! Great job on the weight loss too, brother!

[@fishbish3815]

It'd be interesting to see if the dlc's would fit this kinda challenge 😮

[@fenixrises9854]

Congrats on the weight loss chaotic. I’m at 220 but have the “see food” diet and am pretty lazy when I’m not at my fast food job or helping my disabled significant other do stuff around our apt so I don’t do much working out but I’m glad to hear someone else is being successful on their weight loss journey 😁 also thanks for the content. Glad to see you’re still trucking along with this challenge

[@castleXgeek]

Congrats on the weight loss man!!! I hope you are feeling happy and healthy!

[@RRF0806]

Love the series, even watched it a second time during your time off. But man... All the set up is getting to me 😅

[@missbaseball3153]

I've loved going through this whole series, and congrats on your weight loss and health! That's so amazing. I was curious why you didn't nickname your Pokémon in these games?

[@dhighway61]

Wow, congrats on your weight loss! That's actually amazing, you should be proud.

[@MrBoredinthedorm]

Love the videos, especially this series! Stay strong against the carbs man! As someone who also lost weight by cutting carbs I can assure you it is not worth it binging your way back in.

[@Un_Popular_Opinions]

I liked the smaller pokedex. It made the competitive scene less of a slog. Different pokemon got their time in the sun.

[@edmg7]

Agreed, I especially had fun in series 6.

[@rubye4022]

Much prefer a 400 cap over having to catch the entire 1000+ Pokémon if I want to fully go for completion. Besides, 1000+ Pokémon would make a LOT of rare encounters... Or a million different routes. Not to mention not everyone likes challenge runs. Some of us are just casual Pokémon fans. 😅

[@Un_Popular_Opinions]

@@rubye4022 Exactly! I actively enjoy finishing the pokedex in game with a living dex. I can't do that if I need to catch all 1017 pokemon. I already have that in Home.

[@Sabrinasenn]

"I was f**** over by digital spite." Gosh I love chaotic meatball, pls keep with the wonderful content and the yugiyo references, you don't understand how happy you make my two braincells by dropping yugiyo things in the middle of a Pokemon video.

[@renegade3416]

Congrats on the weight loss! Your dedication to that and this series is seriously admirable!

[@thelastfire]

This was a great video, as always. However, was a little disappointed to not see the fun nicknames in this video. Nevertheless, this is a really good series, and you should really be proud of your work.

[@kentaroyamaguchi7519]

Damn you delivered those episodes fast now. Im so happy

[@wesleykushner8028]

Congrats on the weight loss, man! 110lbs is crazy dedication!

[@half-a-person517]

so much respect for this series

[@gayforbrae5693]

i love swsh bede is honestly one of the best designs for a character imo i love him

[@LunarWingCloud]

Can't believe you're almost done! Been a wild ride

[@mktryhard117]

I really enjoy all this content!

[@coreDesignix]

I remember my first sword playthrough and smacking around all of Team Yell and Bede with a single bug. Orbeetle line sweeps

[@Content_deleted595]

5 games away from completing the nuzlocke

[@edmg7]

5 games. If you forgot BDSP I don't blame you.

[@Content_deleted595]

@@edmg7 wdym all that’s left in scarlet violet bdsp and legends arceus wait nvm I just realized that makes 5

[@Dubile]

Holy smokes you are cranking these out!

[@narcoloopsie999]

Just casually dropping that you’ve lost over 100lbs 😂 congrats!!

[@kcheitmeyer5372]

Bro! Hearing about that weight lose is AWESOME! Great job and congratulations!!!!

[@tneon9132]

You could do a "Redemption Nuzlock" Where you nuzlocking the game with the standard rules but each of the encounters will be swaped for one random pokemon of the dead pokemon pile from this challange

[@AS34N]

Nice vid! I super appreciate the more tactile approach to the commentary opposed to the usual. Are you still a part of that beastcoast thing?

[@BrainWayne0]

Bro keep up with the weight loss!! You got this homeboy!! You are doing fantastic rn ❤

[@yeetskeet3]

I love this series so much man

[@mayisneat3172]

Good job on the weight loss I’m hella impressed

[@castleXgeek]

Still loving this series! Gonna be so sad when its over

[@nicemel0ns]

a delightful stack of deaths

[@evasmith9823]

Congrats on the weight loss we're rooting for you❤

[@melindamuller4466]

I'm unsure why you allowed Alolan Forms, but then don't allow Hisui starter forms or Galarian forms (Zigzagoon/Linoone)?

[@omnii5818]

He forgor 💀

[@SERMareep2007]

He's dumb that's why.

[@25thegoat]

Awesome video! Do you think since Scarlet and Violet is just as easy as this you could do it without Ev training?? Just to make it Atleast a little more interesting

[@whitedennnisrodman72]

losing 111 lbs is amazing man good job

[@LeviAuren]

With the way these uploads have resumed with a vengeance…. God you must really hate alola

[@michaeldaniello9709]

I have went from 210 all the way to 170 it feels great man. It’s worth cutting out those carbs. But make sure to cheat a litttlllleeew bit so you don’t go back on a binge!

[@michaelviviano7564]

Congratulations on your weight loss. That is a tremendous accomplishment.

[@YungCof710]

Holy sh*t good for you on the health care. Much love.

[@potatoefanner2098]

I can’t wait for the MEGA compilation that has all parts in one video!

[@icyscream355]

friendship is capped unless you use pokemon camp