Oddish Only - Pokemon Yellow

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Rules:
1. Only my starter in battle
2. No items in battle, except held items
3. No glitches, exploits, save states, or RNG manipulation
4. No evasion moves before level 100*
Rule details:
-- *In gen1, evasion boosting is allowed if the Pokemon does it through means other than learning the move by level up or TM. For example, using Mimic or Mirror Move to boost evasion is allowed. (This exception is to keep ranking consistent with my legacy videos.)
-- I am allowed to manipulate my starter
-- I play the game at 4x game speed
-- For fair comparisons all my Pokemon have perfect (or near perfect) DVs / IVs
-- I am allowed to catch HM users - I can use all field moves
-- All in-battle glitches are allowed in generation 1
-- In generation 1, I'm allowed to skip Marowak with the Poke Doll
-- Surge's trash-can-puzzle is automatically solved
-- The bike is allowed in gen1, banned in gen2, and allowed for bypassing terrain in gen3
-- Saving between league members is allowed
-- If the solo Pokemon faints and I choose to blackout it counts towards my reset counter
-- I can pause the game and timer to take breaks
-- The footage is sped up / slowed down to match the pace of my narration
-- The ability Pickup can only be used if the starter has it
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[@israelnevarez3118]

I don't know what it is, but these types of videos are a form of therapy for me. Not that I'm stressed or anything. This is just calming.

[@chris73462010]

Very calming. Love when I get to lay down at the end of the day and watch these videos!

[@theSato]

Combination of nostalgia being comforting, and familiar/repetitive (yet different each time) content being comforting! I watch these in bed to help me fall asleep (and ZFG Ocarina of Time speedruns and randomizers)

[@cduke_Net_Architect]

I couldn't agree more. I use these for the same purpose. I really enjoy them, but they bring me a sense of calming comfort.

[@ronokplays]

I watch these in bed at night time they are so calming

[@LessonSmith]

Same for me. I put on a random Scotts Thoughts vid and I fall asleep in under 30 mins

[@MrZrbrownie]

Oddish should do well, it has the same typing as Venomoth.

[@florianwiese97]

I thought Venemoth is Fairy-Steel in Gen1

[@mr.cauliflower3536]

@@florianwiese97 IKR?

[@Bl3Moze]

Birb type?

[@veghesther3204]

Fairy type didn't really exist until the LATER games well AFTER the Gold and Silver DS remakes and Steel type is Gen 2 onwards. Venmoth is poison/flying in Gen 1 too bad it doesn't learn anything useful for LV up moves so Oddish is still better.

[@shimauta1941]

When you don't know how to contribute to the running gag, but you absolutely have to. Venomoth is Indecisive/Considerate dual type in gen 1 haven't ya heard? Pass it on.

[@danielkaragic7057]

Including the info which vitamin boosts which stat is a great addition! I really like your info overlay, not overwhelming and still with every detail needed. You really perfected your final product, much love scott!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

It’s not quite done! A few more needed additions!

[@the518seminole]

this quality is insane man. I just found your channel last night and I subbed immediately, been binging ever since. Kudos to the great work man! excited for the future content

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks so much. Glad you found the channel.

[@SnowyTotodile]

So for 39:01, Bruno's Hitmonchan causing a freeze actually won't always cause a loss since he has a 25% chance of thawing you with a follow up Fire Punch, although rolling for a defrost might be time consuming if you're unlucky. I think this might be something that is only unique to Bruno, though. Anyway, hey, I'm pleasantly surprised that Oddish got through all right! It's not a terrible Pokemon, but yeah, its typing, stats, and movepool only gave it so much to work with. Amazing video as always!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

It is unique to Bruno. Its happened once to me.

[@skeetermania3202]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon It can happen with Lance as well, specifically with his Dragonite.

[@SnowyTotodile]

​@@skeetermania3202 Ohhh, yes, I suppose that's true! Although, unlike Bruno, it is only possible if you have a Pokemon that his good AI will use both fire and ice moves against. That means if you're using, say, a pure Fire type like Arcanine, then he will avoid using Fire Blast but will happily spam Blizzard, Thunder, and Hyper Beam. Also, unlike Bruno's Hitmonchan which can probably be waited out by most Pokemon, Dragonite's special stat is pretty good, and all of his moves have 120 or more base power.

[@r.l.m2082]

I really like how the stats are shown for the each opponent's Pokemon. In older videos I've found myself wanting to see the stats outside of just the major battles. Thank you I really appreciate this improvement.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Soon they will update with stage modifiers.

[@JustAnderw]

Your Giovanni battle brought out a deeply buried childhood memory of mine. I remember playing pokemon blue as a kid, and I wasn't old enough to really understand how to switch pokemon before battle so as a result I made it to the elite four using only Blastoise at the front of my party with 5 lower level pokemon that I caught but never used because I didn't learn how. One of these pokemon was a golbat from victory road. Without fail I would get through the elite four with blastoise, run out of pp at lance's dragonite and end up struggling to death. Except golbat would come out after blastoise fainted and would always win against dragonite, which just spammed barrier or reflect or whatever the move is. Of course I never beat the game after this because I didn't know how to use potions and revives and stuff so I'd just black out against blue. I think I had to ask my mom for help with teaching and using HMs, I'm not sure.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Golbat, what a hero!

[@JustKoala]

46:52 oh my god that editing. Oak just can't be bothered anymore and walks straight to the hall of champions. That made me chuckle so much. Great video again scott, love Oddish

[@ryanendoh8750]

"At level 69 so at least something's nice..."

[@ryanendoh8750]

46:50 😁

[@special_kitty7195]

Scott you make great content I've watched them all. The only complaint is there isn't enough videos and they aren't long enough. Keep kickin a$$

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

There will be many more videos this year than there were last year! ;) We're just starting the year off slow and pacing ourselves for an epic finish.

[@iantaakalla8180]

Oh man, this seems like a fun year! I am looking out for it

[@emilydonegan3208]

Oddish is very endearing. Just a happy little friend! So round! And the gen 1 Grass type menu sprite is very cute!

[@BigbagelBrandon]

I love these Gen 1 runs! So much nostalgia!

[@TheMoogleKing93]

It's like a rule that any pokemon with a smiley face is either a brutal destroyer of worlds or an absolute misery to play.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Hahahaha

[@DarthNoshitam]

"Calcium is good because it's both offensive and defensive, but carbos is best because it allows you to outspeed key threats." [proceeds to buy protein]

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

One of my best moments. Was supposed to say, “but protein gets multiplied by swords dance so let’s go with that.”

[@NativeGolfer10]

Scott’s videos got me through a lot of busy weeks. I’m glad I finally got to watch the Oddish video after it being on my watch later list for 3 weeks

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Glad you finally caught up on it! I hope the busy time is over now. (Unless you like being busy!)

[@NativeGolfer10]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Busy time is just beginning and will run through April into May. I’m looking forward to being able to get to the Phanpy and Teddiursa videos though!

[@leonvaldez722]

Oddish is one of my favorite pokemon. Thank you for the video!

[@CelticGuardian7]

Gotta love the Oak edit to him going straight to the Hall of Fame. I'm guessing the conversation went something like, "Professor, I've become the Champion!" "Yes, for what, the 785th time? Lemme guess, you used a Pidgey or some nonsense? Flippin' congratulations, now record your data so I can go home."

[@Stevo2557]

The Oak battle is a wonderful touch! I love it!!

[@Denuhm]

Thank you for the Oddish run. I love seeing people use my favourite Pokémon even when it’s not the most competitive Pokémon. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jake205z3]

HEY BIRTHDAY DROP! LOVE TO SEE IT.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Happy Birthday!

[@PassengerOnTheMenu]

Having watched about a dozen of your run videos over the past couple days, I'm surprised at the quality of your content. This is hands down the best Pokemon speedrun content I've ever watched. I love your overlays, your thoughtful data analysis and most of all: your presentation. No gimmicks, no overacting, just a pure genuine and relaxing quality that helps to better convey information to your audience. Keep up the excellent work! (This comment is in no way endorsed or paid for by The People's Committee for the Re-typing of Venomoth)

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks so much!

[@MrVelyx]

"There" "What, behind the rabbit?" "It is the rabbit" -Monty Python and the Holy Grail

[@PegbordFegs]

I never thought about it until you said it, but yes, an old man on a cruise really does use candy to entice children into his cabin.

[@Nixoth]

Lol scott was gonna buy 3 carbos at celadon but i think he messed up and bought 3 proteins instead oof

[@mellysandshrew]

Finally remembered to look at the screen in time to see which pokemon I am in the credits 🎉 fun video as always, I always had a soft spot for oddish but it's such a bummer that it struggles so hard compared to its version exclusive counterpart. You did well, odd-ish.

[@vo117man]

Had this mental image of Oddish's "hair" going Super Saiyan yellow after it's power-up episode of 6 Swords Dances before dishing out damage. Thanks for the upload!

[@ShoutButterfly]

I keep returning to watch these playthroughs. Great to listen to while I work :3

[@rainbowfish420]

I didn't think you have have a easy time with this pokemon, really enjoyed it ,have a great day

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

You have a great day too!

[@michealspear3130]

Fr I be going to sleep to some of your videos because they're just relaxing

[@KyweenKyo]

I use these videos to literally fall asleep every night lol. I have a playlist of just you and jrose11

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

That’s awesome!

[@cduke_Net_Architect]

I am very interested in a video like you mentioned - where you detail everything about how you do these runs. I understand that you do not feel like things are ready to share yet, but whenever you do get things where you want them, I would personally love to see & learn how you prepare, setup, and do these runs.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

The entire thing will be like 12 hours if I included everything. The process has become highly detailed and specific. But I think I can cover the basics in an hour or so.

[@Ruesen]

For a sec i thought this was a reupload before i remembered i had watched the livestream version. XD Great as always!

[@michaelwright7156]

Out here rooting for krabby the trifecta of animal, Pokémon, and mood Fun video as always Scott

[@InternetLad]

Scott, I love the dedication, but I can't fall asleep to these vids when you're talking so fast man.

[@rc4780]

I really love this run. Vileplume was one of the first Pokémon I ever got to Lv100 in Pokémon Red version, and I often add Vileplume to my playthrough teams because it's so reliable and has a great move set in later gens. Would you look at doing Vileplume vs Victreebel in Yellow and Vileplume/Victreebel vs Bellossom in Crystal?

[@theotheyoutubewatcherista]

I love adding the prof oak fight at the end, such a fun way to end the video

[@qorv4973]

The oddish line is one of my faves, sadly overshadowed by Venusaur because of the similar stats and shallow movepool. Loved to see Bellossom and Vileplume get their own niches with Strength Sap and Quiver dance with the newer gens

[@JonponMusic]

I saw that Steel / Fire typing you cheeky you haha, classic Scott

[@justinsims655]

When you think you're fighting weed, but it turns out to be Acid.

[@michaelbradshaw6567]

Oddish has always been one of my favorite grass types because, growing up, it was one of the only pokemon I could actually draw haha.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Awww that's really cute. It is a fairly simple design.

[@heathbrinkman3126]

I don't know how feasible this would be, but a metric outside of game time, real time and level completed could be the total number of player inputs. It could potentially show huge changes between optimizations for efficiency. Also, as always, huge fan!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Very interesting. I’ve also thought about a metric that tracks overworld accuracy.

[@CGInsightHub]

Thanks for the consistently entertaining content, Scott!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

You’re welcome.

[@midnighteagle8907]

I hope jack gets his cottage in 2027

[@ktvx.94]

There's just something about seeing an Oddish shoot ice at Dragonite

[@nathanandsugar5252]

Prepare the powder!

[@Shenaldrac]

Me: Spends dozens of hours as a kid playing RBY to beat the E4 Scott: Oddish beating the game in (accounting for 4x speed) 6 hours 40 minutes is a not great time. Man, my 9 year old self sucked! XD Cheers for all the entertaining videos, and thanks for whenever you heart or reply to someone I say, that kind of interaction is really nice. You're always super polite and just a really cool dude.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

You seem like a cool dude too! I just love that there is a community that is into these games. Getting to know people and talk Pokémon is pure joy.

[@Shenaldrac]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Oh wow, that's great to hear! I'm so happy my cool dude disguise is working and you haven't figured out I'm secretly a monster :D Seriously though, I enjoy that too. BTW is there a way I can talk to you via email or PMs or something? I had an idea I wanted to float your way.

[@WillowEpp]

17:40 "Oddish doesn't need any like protein or iron" > Buys Protein

[@thandraug3288]

I am ready to aBsOrB this content. 👀👀

[@pancakes838]

Something about gen 1 just makes it so interesting to watch!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Agreed

[@pokeperson1000]

Was not expecting the oak fight at the end. Nice.

[@theSato]

Phew, I ran out of videos to fall asleep to last night, scott coming in clutch today Ps: denis

[@thebigbean8783]

This poor thing might struggle, but man, I am on its side until the day I die. Let's go oddish! Can't wait to rewatch the old video after this one

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I knew you were looking forward to this one. Hope you enjoyed :)

[@kalebrhea5822]

My prediction is a D tier finish. Oddish has a decent move pool. Even without growth, oddish won’t struggle too much. The only truly difficult gyms will be Blane and Sabrina

[@IRdatank]

*unexpected thing happens* Scott: WTF. Use Sleep Powder/Hypnosis

[@yamiryushi]

Oddish, the weed pokemon, this slow little grass type is always happy. It has to be as its special ability, status magnet, makes it always get statused by opponent pokémon when they use an attack that has the chance.

[@_Paul_N]

1 hour video of struggle 😄. Oddish in Fire Red and Leaf Green on the other hand isn’t as miserable to use due to being more bulky.

[@KEATONSTOOS]

You got me trying my own thing. I did my own solo gyarados run in 2h 18m

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

That's awesome! Pokemon Yellow?

[@thelucidexperience]

In an Oddish run, things will even themselves out

[@dragonexpert8323]

That fire / flying Venomoth is hard to beat.

[@lordofhyphens]

TFW determining the Venomoth typing is a three frame trick for the viewer.

[@resonae17]

i like how if you're going to heal hp or status, you go to the pokemon centre, but if you're going to fix your pp problems you always specify nurse joy

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

;)

[@ShayWestrip]

Would be cool to see a versus between victreebell and vileplume.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

It will be

[@ShayWestrip]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon 🤩

[@indiradevi8136]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon are you gonna make kanto starter remakes or kanto vs johto starters

[@terraSpark902]

That Primeape had the vital spirit ability 😉

[@joshuasims5421]

Can’t believe I just watched an hour of weed doing acid.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Was it worth it?! I hope so

[@joshuasims5421]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Oh I loved the video, I just thought it was a good pun!

[@tabasco.15]

Rap Wrap Rapping Lass! She should be in the "Scott's Thought's Mt. Rushmore (personal Elite Four)"

[@DrewPSachs]

Wow they really should've left the Prof Oak fight in the game. A young me would've flipped out if I discovered him in the post game 😂

[@qorv4973]

5:04 "I guess acid is okay..." Me: Wait what?!?!

[@terraSpark902]

Ya know... in a competitive gen 1 OU context Ice is a great defensive type. And in Japanese Nintendo cup 1997 ice is the BEST defensive typing in the whole game! Blizzard has 30% chance to freeze the target and thus being immune to that is absolutely essential!

[@frammo5896]

Not watched the live video you put out recently so don't know how the run goes but I'm thinking a good move set would be: *Mega Drain* - *Double-Edge* - *Swords Dance* - *Sleep Powder*

[@frammo5896]

I just remembered about Agatha so maybe it wouldn't work so well for her 😅

[@kevinsips3658]

Not sure what kind of comment to leave, but nice video, Scott :)

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks so much Kevin!

[@xander.357]

I love a good grass type!! I know their stats are crap but they are just fun to use

[@InuyashaMaster14]

Watching this while on the toilet Scott. I believe in you. 😃!

[@JustAnderw]

I'm having high hopes for oddish. He's a cute little guy

[@Cosmic_God_Particals]

What did the trainer say about the kind of weird grass Pokemon he ran into?... It was Odd-ish. I'll see myself out now...

[@kulrigalestout]

1:00:38 Let's take a moment to appreciate that the patron Kricketune is named after is "Note".

[@input-latency2684]

oh, hi person scrolling by, hope you have a good rest of your day.

[@borisnatasha1060]

Ah yes, Nazonokusa, aka Odium Wanderus

[@Fredzeppelin15]

I guess it’s time to start doing outtake reels during the credits to kill time

[@Zulk_RS]

I wonder what a Victreebel vs Vileplume would look like. Vileplume has become one of my favorite pokemon ever since I did a Emerald Nuzlocke and I had a Vileplume on my team that was a tank.

[@bateltheassistant]

Oddish is a bit odd-ish😂, on paper grass and poison type with a sleep move sounds great, but these stats are awful and random like using sleep powder. 🤔And then add to that small movepool, and you got a run that would need a lot of luck going on there to get by most trainers, unlike with bellsprout. And I think bellsprout and oddish are looking like similar pokemon, but bellsprout's growth and even warp made a big difference in both runs. But hey at least oddish won first try against charizard in the oak battle that's something. And you could even make it have a better time with bide and mimic which were kind of surprising in a sense. 😊It is always nice to watch how bide is sometimes useful for some pokemon to get by all kinds obstacles. 👏👏Well done! Let's hope in gen 2 or gen 3 oddish could do better with its chlorophyll ability. One thing is for sure, its going to be fun using sunny day with this one. 😊

[@rtyuik7]

ooh, the addition of the scrolling Leaderboard at the very end just gave me an idea-- you should animate typing in the pokemon's name (next to its finish-level/resets/time/etc) like it was an old-school High Score Board from an arcade game, and then Highlight it in the list as it scrolls past... ...for "bonus points", you could put BUTT at the very top, lvl69, finishing 0h4m20s, because [Rival] from RBY would totally make that his high score, just for the double-nice numbers...it at least somewhat makes up for the fact that his own grandfather forgot his name and asked [Player] to just give him a New Name...

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

That’s a fun idea! I have to figure out if that is logistically possible.

[@Polyphony1987]

Love your vids Scott!

[@zeckemyro7031]

You don't have to use your Full Restore on the SS Anne because of the gentleman. You can use the totally real bed located in your totally read room. Trust me!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Oh yeah, I’ll look for that exhaustively next time.

[@gaminggoddess85]

That problem Primeape must've thought it was in gen 3 when it has Vital Spirit.

[@reshawshid]

OH RIGHT. If you're going to make a video showing what tools you use, I might recommend also making it into a channel trailer video (you can make it auto-play upon going to your channel) that explains all these things as well as the rules, and your inside jokes. It might help a lot of new people understand what you're about and help them feel more connected. Since it would also be at the top of your channel, it would never just get lost in the constant stream of videos you make. Of course it's your channel so I only know so much about what would work for you. I just wanted to present the idea in case you hadn't considered it.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Good idea regarding the channel trailer!

[@chrisdaignault9845]

Definitely never knew about sandshrew guy. Not that I every played yellow, but still

[@volleyballftw]

random question, will you take a break if you get over 1008 backers till they release new pokemon? whats the plan?

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

There is no plan. When/if we get there I’ll figure it out.

[@albertbass18]

Hey Scott, is it possible for Game Hook o put how much EXP you need to go to the next level? Could be useful in managing badge boosts

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

There is an exp bar in the bottom left. I don’t intend to show the exact number as a numeral. Too much clutter.

[@skeetermania3202]

Something about Good AI for Sabrina I’d like to ask. Does it really have that much of an impact? Even with Good AI, Alakazam would still be randomizing between three of its moves (Psychic, Reflect, and Psywave) as opposed to four without it. Discounting the chance for an item to be used, that’s a percentage difference of 8.33%, which is pretty insignificant.

[@Speedrunner0218]

That is a good point

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Yeah Sabrina is kind of trash… better than RB at least.

[@skeetermania3202]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Why’s that?

[@Speedrunner0218]

@@skeetermania3202 in yellow, she has an abra which flat out can't attack, while in red/blue, she has other pokemon that can actually damage you, with 4 in total

[@skeetermania3202]

@@Speedrunner0218 I meant better in Yellow.

[@beepboop3424]

I love you Scott!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I love you too Beep Boop!

[@FifthPromise]

Do you still write the manuscript as you play the game or do you do everything when you knows the outcome now?

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I don’t write a script anymore. But I do record voice over after the playthrough is complete. Over a year ago I switched to writing the script after doing the entire playthrough because it saves a lot of production time. I write/record from the perspective of “what was I thinking when I played this footage.”

[@xTayDollazx]

Sometimes you fall in love with sleep strategies too much. You said there was a 14% chance of a one shot vs the Cloyster. You were faster and chose not to simply use earthquake twice in a row.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Yeah against Cloyster I should just attack twice. Unless my health is too low from previous in the fight.

[@iantaakalla8180]

I feel that sleep strategies should only be limited to the Paras line, the Shroomish line, the Foongus line, the Morelull line, and the other mushroom Pokémon in Paldea since only they have spore and that is 100% accurate.

[@xTayDollazx]

@@iantaakalla8180 I get the point that some Pokémon need the sleep strategies for the fastest time. It just grinds my gears when he gets stuck on sleep instead of looking at other methods.

[@reshawshid]

I know you barely show him, but I think it would be really funny to get art of the light year junior trainer where he looks like an astronaut or some kind of space traveller.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Oh yeah that’s a good idea!

[@2122Super]

Im playing this rom hack Polished Crystal where oddish has growth and butterfree is bug/psychic

[@graeff]

Nice run my man

[@robertanna2693]

Steel/Fire, that's brutal

[@Bl3Moze]

What a brutal run Scott. Kinda like a really tough weed to pull out, you know? Good thing you stuck with it, like you a deep rooted love for gen 1 or something.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Basically a dandelion

[@PrincessGoth574]

Ive always loved oddish

[@garrettarnett]

25:19 this man called me out XD

[@TheLeviathan1293]

15:51 JTTC I have a Junior, I have a Trainer.... AH, Junior Trainer. I have a Trainer, I have a Class... AH, Trainer Class. Junior Trainer, Trainer Class... AH, Junior Trainer Trainer Class. Reminds me of Pen Pineapple Apple Pen lol