Paras and Parasect Only: Pokémon Trading Card Game (GBC)

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It's time for a Pokemon challenge video. In this, I will see if I can beat the Pokemon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color using only Paras and Parasect for Pokemon. Trainer cards and energies are okay to use. It's time for the fun to begin.
EDIT: Yes, I am aware that I made the mistake of saying Parasect can’t hit Mr. Mime. Mr. Mime’s Pokémon Power goes away if he’s asleep and I simply did not realize this.
#pokemon #pokemonchallenges #pokemontcg

[@dakotahadley2865]

*destroys Matthew 50 straight times* *clicks “no” to dueling again* Matthew: “What, are you afraid of me or something?” The absolute nads on this man lmao

[@brunop.8745]

Matthew was the highlight of this whole video

[@mitkru16]

I miss Pokemon trainers who would trash talk even after they lost

[@Paraspectre]

Matthew: I didn’t hear no bell

[@CLC.420]

Stalling with Mysterious Fossil is so galaxy brained

[@Paraspectre]

Haha fantastic term

[@MahDryBread]

Man, you did an awesome job on this! You refreshed me on how the game works, the presentation was fun, and it feels like one of your videos despite not being what you usually do. Awesome video!

[@Paraspectre]

Glad you liked it! It’s surprisingly still fun to play, even with these 20 year old cards

[@riggy1990]

Next challenge - Can you beat the TCG with only fossil pokemon (Were there Kabuto and/or Omanyte in this game?)

[@Shenaldrac]

@@riggy1990 The video game does include the Fossil set of cards which does include the fossil pokemon, yes. I know for a fact there's Aerodactyle, and I'd assume the others are there too.

[@Freedom-yv8gv]

It meme guy that use fossil Pokémon for KZbin algorithm!

[@ChristinaPlans]

Lol I was going to suggest that you do one of these challenges!! I thought of you as I was watching.

[@ktvx.94]

Imagine if the mulligan rule applied and your opponent drew a card every time you drew no Paras.

[@calemr]

Mill deck.

[@bamweasel]

Especially under the original version of the rule where the draw was mandatory.

[@KokNoker]

The game isn't truly beaten. You never defeated Imakuni

[@tyrannochu]

So, Invisible Wall gets shut off while Mr.Mime is asleep. If you could get a turn or two with it asleep you could have killed it like that.

[@Braekscg]

'can't attack mr.mime whose ability doesn't work while asleep' Parasect screaming at you that he can put opposing pokemon to sleep.

[@dovesr0478]

Great video, the "can I beat pokemon with X restriction" videos are a pretty tired format by now, but the TCG game is not only more interesting in my opinion, but also something new. I'm not surprised you struggled against the electric trainers, Electabuzz is widely known to be one of the best cards in base set because of it's great energy to damage ratio. Hitmonchan and Scyther are also very strong, and all 3 were used in a very old deck called Haymaker which won games with fast and efficient damage.

[@DrNekobeard]

This game is such a funny little nugget in the Pokemon franchise

[@themangog7900]

You do know that you could have used spore with Parasect to put Mr Mime to sleep right? Pokemon powers are negated by sleep, confusion and paralysis.

[@Paraspectre]

Yeahhh I have come to learn this. I wasn’t thinking Sleep negated his power at the time.

[@moocow17]

@@Paraspectre basic rule of card games: RTFC lol good run though parasect is fun

[@TGX42]

WHERE'S THAT DAMN 4TH PARAS CARD!!!

[@Justinforsure]

I love that the science club just casually has a Mewtwo card. Good job on defeating everyone! It was really interesting to watch you try to beat all the fire types and stall out Rod lol

[@TheFriendlyFoxyChannel]

This was fun to watch. I seriously thought you'd hit a brick wall with the Fire Club, but for some reason, the game thought that using Fire against you was a dumb idea.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha yeah, maybe if they tried harder 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jakeq1286]

This was the first time ever that I have understood TCG. You definitely should do more of these kinds of videos.

[@Paraspectre]

Wow! I’m glad to hear it. I honestly wasn’t sure if I explained it well enough

[@kevingregoryjohnston8134]

@@Paraspectre dzts.;;

[@kevingregoryjohnston8134]

@@Paraspectre fthdrffffff

[@kevingregoryjohnston8134]

@@Paraspectre ssd ddddfd

[@Christian-rn1ur]

You should play the game! Can emulate it on your phone pretty easily. It does a grea job of teaching how to play older formats, but I don't have a clue how the modern game works.

[@AdvanceAudio]

Dude, i've been watching a bunch of your videos about Pokémon Trading Card for the game boy color, and i really enjoy them. i thought i was the only on mad lad who still played this and i came here and you did a lot of really interesting challenges.

[@Paraspectre]

Why thanks! I have a decent number of them on here now. More to come

[@RC30019]

Kicking Matthew ass in this game is too much fun.

[@Paraspectre]

Truist statement

[@VirtuesOfSin]

"It makes my Parisect completely useless against him" **Casually ignoring the Asleep, Paralyzed, Confused claus**

[@Paraspectre]

Yeah I’ve been corrected on this many times. I should specify that sleep is so unreliable in this game that Parasect is still virtually useless against Mr. Mime.

[@VirtuesOfSin]

@@Paraspectre True, valid argument there. Mr. Mime is one of those "F-you" cards from the game that can destroy you if you don't know its in their deck. xD haha Btw, do you plan on playing PTG2? I'm pretty sure the Emulator is fully released in English. :o (Edit) I miss my Dark Dragonair Deck now... That was a fun deck to play, a shame I never got to use it irl. :

[@Paraspectre]

@@VirtuesOfSin I actually have a couple TCG2 challenges on my channel! Parasect only and Sandslash only.

[@sadtown]

After kicking Matthews ass 40 times and deciding to show him mercy "what are you afraid of me or something" I don't think you gave him enough beat downs paras

[@Paraspectre]

Haha I regret that I failed to mention that Matthew gets cocky if I decline a battle. He’s just the worst

[@sadtown]

Back when I was a kid he always annoyed me hahaha. He is the definitive keyboard warrior. I look forward to the battle of the Matthews in the next one hahaha

[@Paraspectre]

@@sadtown Haha I do my best to empathize with him. It’s not easy..

[@mistingwolf]

That Mr. Mime is a pain, but your parasect has Spore, which will put it to sleep, and then Mime's ability is negated.

[@lopshie]

I can safely say that I never expected Pokemon TCG challenges. This is such a great idea! Hopefully there'll be more to see in the future.

[@Paraspectre]

Glad you liked it! Actually working on a sequel right now

[@shplack]

@@Paraspectre loved this miniseries! Looking forward to more pokemon TCG challenges too!

[@Paraspectre]

@@shplack Good 😊 I’m working on a new one now

[@RedDragonForce2]

Honestly, Parasect has a special place in my heart, despite not being my favorite Pokemon I think the closest it comes is top ten, but even then... it doesn't always stay there. That being said, I recognized that Parasect got batter in the Main Series each and every Generation, despite other mons getting more support, so it's not like it was completely forgotten!! And with the now buffed Leech Life, it's able to stand tall and say "I have had this move since the beginning!!!"

[@matthewcasiglio2539]

I once tried to beat this gbc game using only Chansey and Mr. Mime

[@Paraspectre]

Any reason why you chose those two specifically?

[@matthewcasiglio2539]

@@Paraspectre they're 2 of my favorites of the 1st 151 pokemon

[@groentje3000]

Mr mime's pokemon power doesnt work if its asleep, so you couldve spored it to attack. Amazing challenge btw. I love this game, and you really did paras justice.

[@scottburns7974]

I was just about to comment this

[@ulture]

Imagine living in the Pokémon world and being a Pokémon card game player. You could literally train actual Pokémon, but no, you'd rather play a children's card game.

[@LethargicDeities]

I dunno man, a lot of crazy world ending things tend to happen in childrens card games.

[@solidzack]

Because every universe needs a Seto Kaiba

[@VestedUTuber]

So, the way I would build a Parasect only deck would be as follows: 4x Paras 4x Parasect 4x Professor Oak 4x Bill 4x Super Energy Removal 4x Energy Removal 4x Computer Search 4x Gust of Wind 3x Energy Search 3x Pokeball 2x Pokedex 2x Gambler 1x Lass 4x Double Colorless Energy 13x Grass Energy It's a pretty simple deck and could probably hold its own against a regular Haymaker deck (not any Magmar variants, though). You'll most likely start on one Paras, so you just need to turbo out the other three and their evolutions. You'll mainly be deep-drawing for them using Professor Oak and Bill, but you also have Computer Search, and Pokeballs in a pinch. The Gamblers and Lass are anti-deckout tools, so you can return your cards to the deck after drawing like crazy to get what you need. Once you've filled your bench, you only really need one DCE and one Grass per Pokemon, and since you're just flinging fast 30-for-3s at your opponent you don't need to get too technical with switching things out. Super Energy Removals and Energy Removals are to keep your opponent from doing anything while you beat up their Pokemon.

[@Paraspectre]

This isn’t too far off from what I did end with. This was also my first time playing this game in 20 years ☺️

[@OfficialBugBoi]

Just stumbled on this video and what a refreshing spin on Pokémon challenges. I’d never think to play the TCG video game.

[@ianmcandrew7893]

Surprised to see another Parasect enthusiast. Back in the day I designed a really badass moveset for Parasect in smash bros brawl

[@fetusfajita]

I love that "something different" basically became the main focus of the channel

[@alexjones3035]

I've never seen your channel before, just got this recommended to me, and I loved it! I'd love to see other challenges with the TCG or more about the TCG GBC game in general, if you enjoyed making this video :D

[@dellstudio10]

Recently played through this game with the good ol haymaker deck. I don't recommend it as mows through everyone with little effort. But making a video based on beating the game with the original base set, jungle and fossil meta decks would be interesting.

[@christiandevey3898]

I’m not one of the filthy casuals who keep my Pokémon cards in a binder. I keep them in a big pile.

[@Paraspectre]

Heck yeah. Big pile > binder any day

[@UwURainUwU]

Electric isn't good, Electabuzz is good. 😂

[@luisgonzalez-ii3gc]

4:39 Bro, all mathew had to do was whip out the trades😂

[@freezycastform99]

Here to say MDB sent me, looking forward to what you have in store for us new fans!

[@Silverlugia1256]

Parasect could have taken on Mr mime but need lucky coin flips back to back spore to make him sleep

[@TheMartianCherry]

Haha great vid, this really highlights the problems with the format of the pokemon trading card game given that reducing the number of pokemon in your deck to just one line can arguably make the game easier.

[@Paraspectre]

Yeah it definitely had its pros. I never had to worry about types of energy at all and there was only that one instance where I needed Paras over Parasect. Decision making was quick haha

[@wildtofurkey1013]

Man, absolutely tremendous video. Completely enjoyed the concept. Hope you enjoyed future subscribers and success.

[@Paraspectre]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 🍄 🐙

[@HeyThisIsBrian]

I recently did a bunch of monotype runs. I got through about half of them but fighting was frustrating as hell. The fun part is that for the first few battles you're forced to play with about half a deck of garbage and building back to something usable is really satisfying.

[@MadameTeqi]

Hey, I got you on recommendation thanks to being a follower of mdb, the algorithm is officially doing its job now! And good thing-- I would have missed out on a great video otherwise. Congrats on the wicked growth; it's well deserved

[@shikabaneconga]

you missed the chance to say "this clown Ronnald"

[@seanhearn9616]

Very cool! So fresh to see a new idea like this! Subbed

[@snupietherat6814]

I didn't have this as a kid, but I did get it on my 3DS virtual console. while listening to your reasonings in battle I was reminded of the fun of strategizing in a tcg. Duel Masters were always my favorite, but I dabbled in magic and pokemon as well

[@Paraspectre]

I completely forgot it was on the virtual console. I really haven’t played it since it came out haha. Which is why I was unclear on a few things. I’m no expert! Magic is also awesome.

[@timelink3315]

This is my first video of yours watching, hilarious video and quality edits!

[@Paraspectre]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@CathyDotUK]

Now this, this is the content I want to see some would say "Why would you do this" all I say is "First we beat Pokemon TCG the game next we beat pokemon pinball without using the paddles" THE POSSIBILITIES

[@Paraspectre]

Pokémon Pinball without paddles sounds like fun incarnate

[@CathyDotUK]

@@Paraspectre Can you beat Pokemon Ruby without using any real life electricity

[@shadex08]

Great vid! Love the Pokemon TCG for Gameboy, brings back memories and a fun challenge.

[@Shinuslaw]

Paras + Parasect are the GOAT POKEMON. People who use them deserve to be recognized

[@johnzale7748]

This was a great video! Let’s Play is always a winner.

[@GeoGeoCatfish]

My favorite parts were when they flipped tails and the Pokémon murdered themselves

[@Paraspectre]

Us in the TCG community call that a tail spin

[@KoodieLettuce]

Lol at Matthew’s repeated torment

[@Paraspectre]

Isn’t he just the absolute worst?? 😒

[@nonstoppkFred]

Of all Pokémon, what possible reason is it that you choose Parasect as your favourite

[@BraxtonSharkboy]

Would also like to know this lol

[@kamilponikowski9176]

Its hella cool?

[@Freedom-yv8gv]

Amazing work on this! Very informing and entertaining

[@Paraspectre]

Why thanks! 😊

[@Materialist39]

14:27 tbf Parasect is memed about as the theorycraft hardcounter to Gen 1 mewtwo so this seems appropriate

[@Paraspectre]

Parasect > Mewtwo always

[@marioluigi27]

Pokemon TCG for the GBC is seriously one of my favorite games, I miss how simple the game was

[@averytubestudios]

I love the Pokémon TCG game, this is a really, well done and well written! Great job!

[@Paraspectre]

Why thanks! The game can get addicting quick, even with just my shroomies

[@averytubestudios]

@@Paraspectre I mean, using just shroomies would get addicting if you know what I mean. But still, I hope you can continue doing these types of challenges, especially in the sequel which is WAY harder.

[@Paraspectre]

@@averytubestudios Haha nicely done. I’ve never even played the sequel. I’ll have to look into that more

[@a1goldenrunner]

Considering how much I used to love the tcg game, this makes me very happy

[@richardsonpwilliam01]

I beat it with the grass starter deck because my dumb kid self didn't know you could edit decks or make a new one...yep. Good times.

[@s7121n9s]

Thinking about this, Parasect would be cool in Pokemon Unite as a support Pokemon whose main priority is debuffs to opponents with some healing for himself. Plus it needs a variant

[@mustard3450]

The recent videos on Whattageek’s channel recommended this vid. Loved the challenge!

[@curiouscollectiblesAU]

This game was so nostalgic. It’s amazing we got into a game to play another game because it was, in hindsight, better to preserve the real deal as collectibles rather than rough them up.

[@ImJT5]

Against the Mr. Mime his invisible wall ability gets disabled if he is asleep, while it is a coin flip Parascect can damage him.

[@DBTGAMER]

Holy crap great video I love this game.

[@Tom-rz6jq]

Damn this is good to watch! Thanks to MDB for opening this door into a great channel

[@Ryu_D]

Thank you for the video, this was a lot of fun.

[@Paraspectre]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@bumbumharschi7548]

This video got recommended randomly and I live it!

[@jonhon]

I really overthought my decks as a kid apparently

[@Neoacardia]

Solid challenge. Love this game

[@jenisia3600]

😂😂😂 poor Matthew

[@MomoKunDaYo]

Best deck ive made in this game, always wins: 4x Jigglypuff GB (for roll call) 4x wigglytuff 4x Pokemon fossil 4x Bill 4x proffesor oak 4x Pokemon trader 4x ratata 4x energy search 2x pokedex 4x pokeball 4x double energy 12x grass energy (or any really) The whole point is to get as many bench pokemon as possible, get jigglypuff first turn as main, then get wigglytuff as soon as possible, attach double energy and any emergy after, and do 60 damage on second turn. Instantly annihalates other team, and no time for enemy setup.

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Matthew joined Team Rocket and was killed by the police after a stand off.

[@TheSandFoxx]

This was actually amazing!

[@badegg1262]

i would add 3 dittos. acting as 3 extra paras. 3 energy searches. gamblers. computers search. maybe clefairies dolls. nice try man btw

[@9CRESCENTMOONS]

mah-dry-bread send me here

[@Seal_Sage]

Seeing people who are good at card games is fascinating

[@bailysmith9398]

I was sent here from MDB! And I am so glad that he sent me!

[@Paraspectre]

Fantastic! MDB for the win

[@1DcoolJ]

MDB sent me and this is a great video, now i want to try this kind of challenge. I was just playing this on my phone a few months ago, i just need to pick a limited team to use. Thank you

[@sagacious03]

Neat video! Thanks for uploading!

[@alakazamlover4908]

i remember one time a friend of mine gave me like 3 binders full of pokemon cards, it was so many, he had to bring the binders in a plastic bag to school i dont think i even brought up i'd want them, he just knew i liked pokemon .... spent a good 3 hours that night organizing y cards then sadly a few months later, finding no use for them (No one i knew at the time played pokemon cards) i sold them

[@Paraspectre]

Wow, I’m kinda with you there. I heavily regret selling mine at a garage sale. Probably for $50 or so… instant regret now

[@alakazamlover4908]

@@Paraspectre the part i regret is that i also sold a ton of my yugioh cads in that same lot to the same person because i just graduated high school and didn't think i'd find friends at college who liked yugioh ....needless to say; i did and i regret selling 90% of my collection since now i have to re-buy cards might've had before

[@EpiclyModest]

GBC pokemon TCG has the most boppin ost

[@TheRichmaster24]

this was pretty cool to see in action

[@juanjesustorressalcedo780]

Dude! This is amazing!

[@PraefMace]

MDB mentioned your channel, and considering I love this game, this is a win-win for me.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha awesome. Welcome to the channel!

[@PraefMace]

@@Paraspectre Thank you, gonna watch your Mattew deck run today for sure. Looking forward for more content too! In-depth challenges are somewhat rare and appreciated.

[@KinkajusRevenge]

This is a great twist on an overused trope! Also, I love this game! Also, have you ever played the sequel? It's got a few bops on it. The AI on this game is so bad, the only challenge is the RNG

[@thesuntitan]

Commenting for the algorythm because I can’t wait for this channel to blow up

[@pannekook2000]

I love parasect so this was really fun to watch!!

[@rafaellum]

Fantastic run!

[@hekonaleeinos5510]

The decking strategy was so sick.

[@jessealot]

I've got some distinct childhood memories of stomping Matthew over and over.

[@wingedshuffler]

I love this game! You should run it again with the sequel!

[@Braindizruptor]

half thru the vid and he alrdy beat the clubmasters - indicating this will be going out of hand soon :D

[@GalacticAnderson]

Parasect is also my favorite mon. Small group of us, but nice to not be alone in it!

[@nathanpeterson8011]

7 badges earned 1 to go 20 minutes left What

[@luizbezerra4373]

Wait, a pokemon challenge on the TCG game? Subscribed :)

[@sharingheart13]

I remember the first time I beat that game. I lost to Ronald the first time, but beat him the second time in one turn since he only got an Eevee, and I had a Machop with a Pluspower. Anti-climactic, but oh so satisfying.

[@sarcasm-aplenty]

"I'll be sure to throw them out when i walk out" that's such a power move

[@Paraspectre]

It’s like…who even likes Moltres?

[@TateS26]

Fire fighting and science club music is some of the best pokemon music ever!

[@Paraspectre]

The music here IS pretty underrated. Although I kinda started to tune it out from playing it so much in a short time span haha

[@ragnarok292]

Mah dry bread got me here but this video was perfection

[@svpkingbee1152]

Sent from MDB :) Super entertaining video, great idea for a challenge run,

[@Paraspectre]

Thanks for checking it out 😊 #MDBftw

[@masonroche]

quality content! great channel

[@arcnova]

"Take him outaide amd show him what its like" Im stealing that line

[@PlatonistAstronaut]

Algorithm giving me quality content.