Nuzlocking the ENTIRE POKEMON FRANCHISE, But I Can't Use Repeats (Black 2 & White 2)

[@Neogen2298]

Flygon actually did a weird test and came up with the conclusion that challenge mode actually is sort of easier cause although they have higher levels and held items the stats for the Pokémon don’t change from their original level so you technically have a level advantage through stats

[@jacobsejer4527]

Came to say this. It's a darn shame that Challenge mode is actually easier than normal mode

[@pikminman13]

having higher levels also makes the game easier in general, strangely enough. since you have more options with the extra 3 levels in midgame and the rest depends on thresholds but that midgame boost helps a lot.

[@theofmino6180]

Yeah, it's weird

[@magnafoxodyssey2127]

I wonder if easy mode is actually harder just due to the reduced level caps

[@koolkittykat04]

I also came here to say this. Really crazy to think about!

[@ivanbluecool]

The three types of starter. Water flying and normal. Perfectly balanced as they don't have advantage to one another

[@GrandleJams]

Boring, but interesting choice. I would still love to see another pure flying type Pokemon that stays pure flying type at full evolution.

[@ivanbluecool]

@@GrandleJams they probably don't want many as a pure flying type is pretty good for a type as it would be better resistance to a good deal of types Much like thunder but with a few more weaknesses

[@xsah2]

@@GrandleJamsI wouldn’t, it’d just be another reskinned pidgeot/staraptor. Unless you give it some cool ability, monotypes of early game mons are kinda meh

[@boianko]

@@xsah2 I mean, not necessarily. We have a total of 3 pure flying Pokémon in rookiedee, corvisquire and tornadus. The first two just lack their future steel type as corviknight, which seems to be the reason for the pure typing, as normal to steel wouldn't really work for those Pokémon. Tornadus on the other hand is pure flying because he represents pure elemental wind energy, so maybe the next pure flying type will be another air elemental-type pokemon

[@yall_might]

Not completely balanced early Game, because early game the Normal type one has stab boosted tackle, but past that, that’s fairly fun

[@Alex_Silverpen]

Fun fact about Ghetsis' Hydregion: this thing is both under-leveled for the evolution requirement, AND hates Ghetsis' guts. According to some Pokemon lore I heard somewhere but don't remember where- forcing Pokemon to evolve before they're ready in-universe makes them furious. See also the forced-to-evolve Lake of Rage Gyarados. How do we know that Hydregion hates Ghetsis? It has a max power Frustration. Frustration, for the unaware, is a move that is basically the opposite of Return. The less a Pokemon likes you, the higher the damage. Lowering happiness is so difficult in games, you have to feed it bitter items, have it faint in battle... and that's about it. But happiness can be gained by just walking with your Pokemon, so Frustration usually isn't a viable move... ever.

[@TibJib9608]

Interesting thing I just learned about Challenge Mode. It turns out, the enemy Pokémon’s stats aren’t properly recalculated for their higher levels. This potentially makes level-capped Nuzlockes somewhat easier, since you’re technically higher leveled than the opponents.

[@Daniel-ug3ie]

I was thinking about that, would have made more of a "challenge" to keep the cap at the original level before the 10% addition

[@L337N1NJ4L1NK]

I was just about to comment this. Challenge Mode is actually easier for Hardcore Nuzlockes since it gives you, the player, a defacto 10% level boost over the opponents.

[@itslexactually]

15:25 Skyla’s Swoobat isn’t just “bulky” here. She has Unaware. Your Swords Dance boost didn’t count.

[@loganoxendine9474]

Oblivious

[@howling_starr]

Funfact about Challenge Mode in BW2: The enemy mons' stats don't actually get raised to reflect their increased levels. They stay the exact same numbers as they are in from their Normal Mode levels. So technically Challenge Mode can be a little bit easier, because you have an increased level advantage over important bosses.

[@SetariM]

I appreciate that there's a strategic pokemon player who knows the value of ungabunga damage only.

[@DigiRangerScott]

It’s going to feel so weird that Legends Arceus can’t use any of the Hisuian starter evolutions

[@risacooper]

He hasn't used rowlet yet

[@DigiRangerScott]

@@risacooper He has to. There are four Alola games

[@empoleon7750]

Black & White’s video showed all of the series’ thumbnails, even the ones for the videos we haven’t gotten to yet. In the video covering Legends Arceus, there was a Hisuian Decidueye in the thumbnail, so we can infer he is using Hisuian Decidueye in that game. However, the big question is how he will count regional forms. Will he treat them as separate Pokémon from the originals?

[@Luxking]

@@empoleon7750 he does he explained in a earlier version that he is planning to use alolan raichu aswell its the same case as with seadra in the black and white vid he is still allowed to use a kingdra he just isnt allowed to use the pre evos in battle

[@empoleon7750]

Which episode did he say he was going to use Alolan Raichu?

[@douglascostateixeira8265]

The game with the best rival. He chased and hunted down an terrorist organization that wanted to destroy the world, but his reason was "they stole my sister's cat".

[@terenceclay8234]

Chaotic really spent 8 hours grinding for BP... the dedication towards this is just incredible! Keep up the good work!

[@flamechomp5075]

You are really nailing these challenges my dude and wish Nathan the best getting his account back, as the thumbnails are awesome!

[@ivanbluecool]

Honestly this series gets better as it goes on. At first it felt like a slog seeing the same playthroughs again and again but as it went on I actually enjoyed seeing the difference teams take on the same challenge.

[@libraryscholaralexis6581]

I love Sunkern and Sunflora. Used a Sunflora in a White 2 challenge. People said I would lose her but she made it to the elite 4. Gave me a new love for the pokemon in question. Love seeing it get use. Keep up the good work.

[@remymario]

thank you for this series, im extremely sick and depressed and these videos are GREAT distractions. i can't imagine the amount of work it must take to keep making this series, but they are so entertaining and fun

[@ekonthungcyrusngullie4391]

Hey buddy how are you doing now? Get well soon

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

I'm glad you're finding enjoyment from these, I hope you get better soon! And I always say with depression: never feel afraid to ask for help; it's the bravest thing you can do.

[@remymario]

@@ChaoticMeatballTV ty!! ive watched since the first video, good luck with the more dialogue heavy games later on lol

[@christophert91]

One of the very few projects on youtube i always upvote even before watching :D love the idea and the work you put into these :)

[@majomaheriose]

I was having a very crappy day with covid and a breakup This is PRECISELY the kind of entertainment I needed for today. Thank you Meatball

[@stantrivium2783]

Aw, hope you get better soon my guy ! Both covid AND a breakup must have taken a heavy toll on you, but please remember it will get better, you'll get over both of those things eventually. Stay strong and keep your head up ! 🙏

[@Xernya-b5c]

Yeah, I got COVID too, and I really don’t want to loose my job, beacause don’t work to much here in home

[@TheGamingLegendsOfficial]

Yeah that's rough buddy. I hope you recover soon, and may the emotional damage heal swiftly!

[@kanichenhaus]

I hope your day gets worse

[@itslexactually]

Dude wtf why would you say that

[@bladingGG]

This series is literally the only reason I come on KZbin for, par videos on cooking certain dishes, love it, the time you spend, everything. 🙌🏾👊🏾🤟🏾💪🏾

[@d4c_reznor470]

Sometimes I forget just how long it can take to finish a Pokémon game

[@Zthewise]

This challenge series is how I stumbled upon your channel. Seeing the strategic use of Pokemon is the most impressive part.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Nice one! I am truly amazed how versatile even some early encounters in the game can be. That's the big fun as well of playing a Nuzlocke. You get to use Pokémons you won't use at first or 2nd play through a game. Especially previous gen mons you'd be like: "Ah used those too much now, so i'll not use those." But they may get buffed with new attacks, abilities or stats so it can be a whole new Pokémon experience due to the changes. Good stuff! On to the next!

[@joemontondo9113]

I once was carried through a decent chunk of a White 2 run by a Sunkern/Sunflora, I will never look down on them.

[@matthewbishopburn3874]

Aww man I really thought you were gonna use the static skill link mincinno from the hidden grotto after nimbasa in the second run, love that little machine gun rat 😔🫡

[@OswaldAurelia]

Me too, especially with the knowledge that gems boost all the hits of multi hit moves

[@fritz1651]

The Challenge mode is actually easier than the normal mode. The levels are increased, but the pokemon have the same stats as they would have at a lower level. Also it ups your level cap. Flygon HG pointed this out in one of his runs, so the easy mode may be harder for a nuzlocke.

[@kahlabruhh571]

I’ve binged all these episodes so far and I must say I’m loving it. The runs are all different with variety and you’re an amazing editor loving it so far keep it up ❤❤

[@ChaoticGamerJoshArchive]

I love how he's bleeping a lot more then before. He seems a lot more relaxed in these games and narrations too.

[@captainsunshine64]

More swearing = more relaxed?

[@nuzkill]

@@captainsunshine64 He isn’t filtering what he is saying as much

[@ZunkleFunkle]

Excellent runs! Really impressive seeing both of those on challenge mode with only a singular death. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@dylankallin3955]

I’m so glad you did my boy Lucario justice. He has been my favorite ever since he was released and I use him in every single game since then.

[@CloverShaman]

"KO with a second hidden power to win the match." Clicks Snarl

[@covereye5731]

From my experience with Paypal, you just have to keep calling the same line, getting a new story with each new person, eventually one of them will be helpful and even allow you to report the previous support that was an absolute dick to you.

[@Pero-zl4jp]

Anyone else shocked that he was more confident on his white 2 team than his black 2 team? The underdogs ftw!

[@movezig5]

Having used an Azumarill in Pokemon Violet, it's now one of my favorites to use casually _as well as_ competitively. (Especially now that egg moves are easier to learn!)

[@natedoggy282]

You could have gotten the static encounter level 25 Mandibuzz or Braviary on Route 4 on Monday and Thursday.

[@njivwathomassilavwe2056]

Isn't challenge mode technically easier cause the stats don't increase even though the levels do, but you have higher level caps. Or was that just flygonHG

[@giomarimp1196]

It make some things easier, but the important fight have 1 more pokemon and a better moveset, i don't know if it is actually easier

[@screwtokaiba]

Challenge Mode being easier WITHOUT stats retaining being known have always been considered easier by people who genuinely tried it. Even moreso casually Easy mode being harder was even joked around in GDQ once - happened because of the broken BW exp formula

[@giomarimp1196]

​@@screwtokaibaok i didn't knew the fact that the stats of the opponent remain the same even if the level is higher, so well if it's true challenge mode in a nuzlocke make it easier

[@screwtokaiba]

@@giomarimp1196 Nah even if it improve stats its arguably easier exactly due to level gains power gain thingy in locke. In Casual for Challenge Mode, its almost inarguable easier and thats what people assume for the longest time. BW have ridiculously broken EXP formula in players favor for the most part

[@Ramperdos]

B2W2 are such bangers, it's a joy to watch!

[@pixlepalzcrowther6694]

I was really expecting you to use a zoroark at some point. It’s fairly decent in the league being able to absolutely cheese Katelyn while shapeshifted into a fighting type

[@depotheose7890]

I don't know if you are aware of this but (I think it was flygon hg who found this) challenge mode actually makes these games easier when hard-core nuzlocking them. Thanks to an oversight the enemy pokemon don't have the stats from their hard mode levels but the normal ones while you still get the higher level cap. I'll see if I can find the video

[@depotheose7890]

I found the video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6upKxojK93gZI Jump to 34:12 for the explanation

[@GarrettMusic1]

I could imagine the 4th nuzlocke of these games being the hardest because alot of the pokemon are already taken and there would be lots of limitations, congrats on getting through!

[@alexleicht5684]

I'm dying that you said Trainer X is edgy! That's the name I've used for all of my trainers in all of my Pokemon playthroughs! 😂

[@philippgtzb]

I think it‘s hilarious that the coding for the challenge modes simply changes the levels, and not the base stats. Hence the easy mode has higher base stats for the levels they are on, while the hard one has less base stats than they should. Making the hard mode only hard in the beginning and considerably easier in the end due to higher level caps and easier leveling, giving you tons of base stat advantages (source reddit)

[@nesradub360]

There is a major oversight with Challenge Mode, the stats of NPCs' Pokemon aren't increased with their levels, so Challenge Mode is actually easier than normal mode because of this!

[@Alulucard]

I haven't watched it yet, but I really hope that you run into one of Ns Pokemon as an encounter. Being able to find the pokémon that he released at the end of black and white was a very nice touch

[@cliswp]

Really surprised you didn't save Lucario for your White 2 starter

[@skynet0912]

It could be fun to eventually see another series like this, but with even MORE restrictions to limit your options! Keep the rules as they are, but add "No TMs" and "No held items"...

[@OmegaMercenary]

YES!! More people need to nuzlocke challenge mode!!

[@FooshKin]

You’re my favorite nuzlocking youtuber, I also love your random YuGiOh references.

[@House0Brick]

Loving the series!!

[@masmurdermonkey9233]

Fun fact - I can’t remember what video it was from but they suggested based on their findings that in challenge mode (I believe) the enemy Pokémon stats don’t actually change from regular playthrough. The only difference being the extra gym leader pokemon and your higher level cap. So it’s technically easier if this is true.

[@joezhang4157]

I heard that from FlygonHG, i dont know if it was mentioned somewhere else

[@masmurdermonkey9233]

@@joezhang4157 that’s probably where I remember it from. Good memory.

[@tevildech5497]

I'm going through some hardship right now and it's just really nice to be in bed and watch these videos, thank you for your efforts

[@LadyLeomon]

Okay wow, I just checked your Channel to see if the next Nuzlocking video was out and I legit squealed when I saw it was, seriously you work FAST 😆😆😆 Thanks for another great Nuzlocke CM and go hug your animal friends all 💙😆💙

[@KrakatonMain]

1:09:23 "...but hey, I'll take going unpunished." Geez, it's like Iris PREDICTED that post-game commentary

[@Judgement_Kazzy]

"What came before the dinosaurs? The ice age" is a funny slip-up, because what actually came before the dinosaurs (the Permian extinction) was one of the furthest things from an ice age imaginable.

[@I_am_the_Lunar_Prophet]

it's hard to realise this but challenge mode in vanilla w2/b2 is scam. Yes, it in theory boosts lvls but mons keep there stats (if FlygonHG analisis is right). In summary the player is able to get some more lvl up moves and evolve mons at higher caps and easly sweep entire game

[@jennamarvin5430]

He's either likely not provided enough documentation (TIN, driver's license, etc.), or they've deemed his business/ reason for using the platform as, "too risky".

[@jaycroucher9320]

Absolutely love the content mate - great concept to do an end to end nuzlocke 👍🏼

[@BLUblaze-zd1lb]

I'd also recommend see if parallel economy is worth using so u can say screw Paypal for messing with ur money

[@LilMunchlax]

Another good one. Crazy to think that Kalos will be the first Gen you won’t use all the starters. Excited to see who makes the team next time!

[@YourCasualPunk]

Nice to see the series is still going on good job on doing great with your nuzlockes

[@uncleasmo657]

Chaotic in black "I don't want to DD every fight with kingdra because set up sweeping is boring" Chaotic for the next few games "set up sweeps go brrrrr"

[@spykeking1989]

How dare you!? I did not subscribe to get Rick Rolled halfway through a video. You had my curiosity before. Now you have my attention.

[@mazharsiddiqi7288]

Another great video I feel that Gen 7 will be a pain since both are very long and difficult

[@TaismoFanBoy]

So many risked critical ranges... none triggering. I guess the good luck was made up for with all the static procs, though.

[@typhlosion7872]

I vote to allow hacking in infinite BP because it's technically possible to get enough BP to obtain all the TMs and battle items, even if risky. It just takes out the unnecessarily grinding for it. Hope more agree with this decision

[@sheepishly6942]

lmao paypal. Not laughing at your friend's situation, just at Paypal so aggressively and consistently going to shit.

[@bobbywinland1602]

Nice reference to A Thousand Miles @42:50 I'm surprised no one else noticed.

[@cicisstormshelter1076]

This was a nice late birthday present for my 50th birthday(which happened yesterday). ^_^ Also, the quote is "You know what the dinosaurs? THE ICE AGE!" It's a quote from Mr. Freeze, which is inaccurate as the Ice Age came AFTER the dinosaurs went extinct. Go check out Lockstin and Gnoggin's Gigantimax Battle Royale videos. ^_^

[@TheTakato122]

I don't know what the dinosaurs.

[@reiha7320]

question: for SV, are you gona do the whole game (gyms, titans, star leaders, e4, champion, arven, cassiopeia, area zero + last battle) in level order, or just the champion road? personally id prefer the whole game, just because if you do only champion road theres so many bossbattles that arent included....

[@empoleon7750]

Quick question- Are you planning to count regional variants as separate Pokémon from the original? Or are you counting them as instances of the same Pokémon as their originals?

[@giomarimp1196]

In the pokedex they are the same, i'm quite sure he count them as the same, so if he pick alola muk in ultra sun he won't pick muk anywhere

[@empoleon7750]

True, they are the same, but I think, since they are, in most other ways, different Pokémon. I guess we won’t know until Sun & Moon come along; he showed off all of the thumbnails in the Black & White episode, and Legends Arceus had a Hisuian Decidueye in its part of the thumbnail. He’s planning to use Rowlet in the Sun leg of the challenge, judging by that thumbnail, so that will be where the answer comes. If he fully evolves it into a Decidueye, he is counting them as separate Pokémon. If he doesn’t, he isn’t counting regional forms as separate Pokémon.

[@giomarimp1196]

​@@empoleon7750oh, i was actually wondering who the pokemon in arceus thumbnail was since i haven't played arceus, well it would be quite stupid to repeat the regional form since in the pokedex they are counted as the same mon, we will see with Pokemon arceus what happened

[@empoleon7750]

Yep.

[@onebear6504]

Man this concept already sounds awesome! 🌟🍿

[@theofmino6180]

Did you know in challenge mode, yes the levels are higher, but every pokemon still has the stats from their levels not in challenge mode? So challenge mode is easier than the normal game, cuz it's as if you have a level advantage

[@thetrick4025]

28:40 aqua jet Crits, this is why we don’t rewatch footage at 2x speed

[@iagoagogo]

The concept of "The Tindangler" playing pokemon, whether it be comp or Nuzlocke sounds like a blast.

[@coriseoris]

I JUST GOT HOME FROM SCHOOL this will be great

[@MistressNebula]

You turned on challenge mode? Congratulations! You made the game easier!

[@captainpokemon4506]

If you use lucario now what happens when you get to the lucario you have to use in x and y against the skating gym leader and her lucario

[@nubzz11]

Let’s gooo!! This has become my favorite series on YT

[@typhlosion7872]

Leavanny is shockingly insanely good for the E4, even if not the best against the champion. X-Scissor, Leaf Blade, Shadow Claw for Shauntaul, Brick Break for Grimsley's Bisharp that isn't weak to bug, Aerial Ace for Marshal, it can go insane

[@cianthompson966]

If you passed the part where they talk about Nathan’s tweet and his account gone and didn’t help, I am disappointed in you son. Go on twitter.

[@Buckeye_Bill]

I never got the chance to play the DS games, glad I got to live vicariously through your HC nuzlocke challenge

[@FearlessGaming153]

When it comes to gen 6 and Megas you should allow yourself to use megas BUT only mega evolve them once for one battle so you can maybe show off megas at least

[@dell10781]

from watching all the videos I learned that you write the script from memory because of all the small errors lol

[@appleando752]

My rule with stuff like the PWT and other similar level setting facilities is that any deaths that happen within them don't count. You can't expect to have a competitive pokemon battle without having some pokemon get KOed.

[@trickytbone9376]

Huuuuuge as a name for azumaril is legally making me pronounce it like they do on battlebots If you know you know

[@Slanbag]

wait so you set your level cap based on a trainer having an ace at a specific level, then put your xp bar so you level up on ko-ing the first pokemon? Ergo by the time you get to the trainers "ace" which is what originally determines the level cap, you now out level it? Kinda seems like a loophole in the rules.

[@ryroller9394]

It's definitely a loophole, but I don't mind honestly. I see it as just trying to make sure the odds of success are as high as possible.

[@yomigg72]

So ur not a fan of edging?

[@Slanbag]

@@ryroller9394 I agree, i Don't mind it if that's how the rules were originally intended. At the minimum this series shows and enormous amount of dedication and meticulous planning

[@TheMGSlow]

No under leveled Braviary/Mandibuzz or Volcarona, that's surprising.

[@tsifirakiehl4250]

Unpopular opinion: I love Pokéstar Studios!

[@stormRed]

"Birb... TWO!" Got me good

[@ziang_derp]

Walking to to fight Cheren with a Lucario... Show me on this doll where he hurt you as a child...

[@shigeru6282]

There is a bug in challenge mode of bw2 when even though gym leaders and e4 have pokemons on higher levels their stats stay the same as in normal playthrough so player have an advantage against them

[@bubbleshock14]

I gasped when you sent in azumarill to tank metal claw before remembering fairy type wasn't a thing yet

[@Brizzle427]

It is just now I realise this poor soul will have to play sun, moon, USun and UMoon back to back.

[@NorthernRailsTrainsInTheNorth]

That pokestars studio bit makes you not even want to continue the game lol

[@amesstarline5482]

I remember scouting out a female Riolu in Flocessy Ranch- she, Lulu, is somehow who helped me win a battle with my brother- as he set up Sandstorm, and yet Lulu was paet Steel. I feel Lucario's part-steel was more to show they are able to endure sandstorms.

[@alexanderkaufman3575]

Fun fact: stats are the same in Challenge mode as in Normal mode.

[@shiny1556]

All 5 of us Sunflora fans celebrating at this W

[@outspade]

Damn, we both named our lucarios the same thing in our nuzlockes by complete chance, thats sick oh good video btw

[@itslexactually]

Unburden is actually a fantastic Liepard ability. It’s quite competent as a panic button against sweepers. In White 2 I always had mine hold a Normal Gem and run Fake Out, Taunt, U-Turn and Night Slash. This strat will TOTALLY kill Liepard if you Taunt on a bad turn, but it’s still amazing to have in the back against Drayden, Iris and any random Victory Road trainer with setup moves. It was pretty sweet against a Belly Drum Darmanitan near the 8th badge town… nobody else on my team was living that.

[@Fathom15128]

All hail the Tindangler, and thy Glossy Dholes!

[@SilverZephyrFalcon]

Challenge mode Cheren is dangerous. Saving Lucario for him is the best move. Rollout Marill is a sick pick for White 2, as well. Not using megas is understandable. Gen 6 is easy enough with just regular Pokemon.

[@typhlosion7872]

I think everyone can agree that Unfeazant is the worst early flyer, especially before gen 8 where it finally got a good physical flying move that has 100% accuracy and only takes one turn to use.

[@oa_ratgirl]

Idk why, but i really appreciate how every time you refer to a currently battling pokemon, you use the appropriate gender pronoun for it. Major props and lovely content🙏🏼

[@itslexactually]

I always love this too - especially genderless mon with they/them!

[@alexpowell1184]

touch some grass

[@superlombax1561]

​@emilysmith2965 Interesting. I personally just call them its. :)