Sandshrew and Sandslash Only: Pokémon Trading Card Game 2 (Part 2) (GBC)

Be sure to watch Part 1 first!
• Sandshrew and Sandslas...
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In this Patreon request from Steelers, it's time for the epic finale of Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Great Team Rocket! using only Sandshrew and Sandslash...at least to deal damage.
#pokemon #pokemonchallenges #pokemontcg2

[@GMSeth]

Not one for commenting much, but I absolutely enjoy watching you play either pokemon TCG game. Your TCG content is what started me watching your videos.

[@Paraspectre]

I appreciate that, thank you! I never expected commentary over a card game would be entertaining but they’re surprisingly fun to write a script for.

[@overlordwinter4611]

Two notes, first that joke with the pokemon card in the bike spokes actually killed me, secondly, would love more videos of 2, even if they aren't challenges. There's a lot of cards and the game is a lot of fun.

[@Paraspectre]

It’s a pretty unique experience. I wouldn’t really know what else to say about it other than to do more future challenges

[@Itsjustlikemagic]

You can make a challenge to try to collect all the coins. It’s hands down the toughest task in the game, especially when trying to obtaining the Gengar and Dugtrio coins.

[@kisaragireion]

Never clicked anything this quickly before

[@RedDragonForce2]

You mean, since the last video?

[@ZBatStig]

Same

[@adamglover6948]

Same... whan I found it...

[@Poki3]

I'm wondering how hard a "No trainer card" challenge in these games would be. I played the card game as a kid, so I know how how strong trainers are. That challenge might be harder then these single pokemon ones.

[@averytubestudios]

Oh, it will be. You'll have no extra card draws, no bench manipulation, you'd be fighting an uphill battle against every opponent.

[@Paraspectre]

It would be difficult, yes. I just wonder how interesting it would be. Maybe it’s something to try later on. I know I already use way too many Gusties haha

[@Poki3]

@@Paraspectre Interesting for you or viewers? Your editing a commentary definitely won't make it boring for viewers, and you can add some tactical discussion to the video since your deck will actually have to change in ways that are not "add 4 Pikachus". It might be boring for you though. You'd be horribly dependent on the luck of the draw and would have to grind a lot of boosters.

[@BrokenVHS]

It's really cool seeing these videos come into their own with editing and humour and stuff. Killing it, my man

[@Paraspectre]

Why thank you! People have been loving your intros too.

[@andrewworks2551]

That opening screen was sick, can’t wait to watch

[@Paraspectre]

BrokenVHS crushed it

[@ultimus579]

love that new intro

[@Paraspectre]

They did an awesome job!

[@Zorgdub]

You're an absolute legend for sticking to your sandy boys through those gauntlets of flying types.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha I never want to see a Doduo card ever again.

[@physchy945]

Whoa that voltorb at 7:50 looks like it was drawn by a 9 year old

[@Paraspectre]

Honestly, it probably was. Some of these WERE drawn by children.

[@Ddoublechin]

This channel inspired me to try out the original game for the first time and I found my favorite cards to be the OG ponyta and Rapidash cards. I would consider trying to solo the game with just those two they were so good. I was reminded of this when you saw then late in this video. I love this channel its one of my new favorites and it totally derserves more recognition

[@Paraspectre]

I really appreciate that! And I think it’s so cool that these videos have inspired others to play the game with their own challenges. Funny to think that I was a little nervous at first to post my original TCG video because I didn’t know if people wanted to watch a card game haha

[@ultimapower6950]

I’m currently doing a Ponyta/Rapidash only run myself in TCG2, I got past Brooke first try mainly thanks to defenders, and potions of the regular and super variety. Now I’m at the fighting fort Edit that was 2 days ago: now I beat the game and the recently

[@TheWispGuy]

13:04 Holy moly, 15 times?! What a wall, but thank goodness your Sandshrew and Sandslash managed to get past her eventually. Kind of makes me worried if I ever try a solo challenge with Fighting types.

[@Paraspectre]

The sequel is definitely not kind to fighting types. I legit was getting frustrated at that Kara fight haha.

[@lordgeovanni]

I certainly did enjoy this video, and all the PCG videos to be honest. Perhaps if you want, you could try some more random challenges. Like... You can only make a deck with a balanced amount of all the different Energies and limit the number of Colorless Attacks. At the least, it will allow you to have a little more support than just a specific handful of cards.

[@Paraspectre]

Not a bad idea. Like 5 of each energy must be in there

[@lordgeovanni]

@@Paraspectre That is basically what I was thinking. Suddenly gives a lot more thought to having which cards used at which time, but also reduces the constant issue of "half the game hates Ground-types". Another thought could be restricting the amount of the same card in the deck. Like, you may have only 1 of each Sandshrew, so you might use both just so you can use a Sandslash. And suddenly utilizing trainer cards or trying to use some evolved pokemon has you using cards you havent considered before simply because you need more options.

[@vaporeon344]

I’d love to see the original game of this game being run with ONLY promotional cards. If a promotional card is an evolution (ex Arcanine) you can use Growlithe. It would be fun to see how creative you could get with deckbuilding!

[@GMSeth]

I would very much like to see that too!

[@Paraspectre]

That could be a fun idea to try. I’m always hating on them, maybe it’s time to USE them.

[@donutmonk]

Lmao not gonna lie the use of the electabuzz on the bike had me laughing hard

[@Paraspectre]

No actual Electabuzz cards were harmed in this video 😅

[@AndrewSpringer112]

Did a child draw the Voltorb card at 7:51? No wonder you swept them.

[@fernandoguillen5996]

Man you did it! You defeated the infamous Zapdos!

[@Paraspectre]

Never have I felt so accomplished at something!

[@orionsnecrosis7698]

Don’t really comment much but I have really enjoyed watching all your videos. You do a great job on everything I’ve seen, thanks for the amazing entertaining videos!

[@Paraspectre]

That’s very encouraging to hear, thank you. Seriously. I’m humbled that people enjoy them. 😊

[@maksymilianszlezak2653]

Ah yes the most important video of this year

[@TheWispGuy]

26:49 Jack going in with the big brain play.

[@Paraspectre]

The same guy who was being held captive by a small child with Magikarp cards. The GRANDMASTER of ice 😅

[@TheSandFoxx]

Well worth the wait, as always. I am so happy MDB told me about your channel

[@Paraspectre]

Thank you kindly for joining! MDB saved my channel.

[@MarkofWisdom]

I like watching both the first and second games, so either is fun to watch for me.

[@antille666]

i absolutely love these, the pokemon tcg gameboy game was so underrated. how about an only magicarp/gyarados run? wouldn't work for pokemon tcg 2 though with the rules... mankey/primeape would also be interesting, especially if you get access to dark primeape!

[@Paraspectre]

Primeape is actually a top 10 favorite of mine! I want to try and do something a little different from solo Pokemon runs but that could be a fun one for the future.

[@arcturus64]

Cheers for part 2 mate!

[@Paraspectre]

The cycle is complete

[@kclink1579]

Finally, been waiting for this.

[@gamingthroughtheages7138]

I absolutely love TCG 2, I think it's better than TCG 1 by a mile. But you're 100% right that TCG 1 is better for challenge runs because it's more open ended with what you're allowed to do. If I were you, I would focus on doing more challenges in TCG 1 that you found fun to do, rather than trying to shove challenges into TCG 2. Plus, since TCG 1 is a shorter game, you can pump out more videos.

[@Paraspectre]

I agree with this exactly. Every once in a great while, I’ll revisit this to mix it up. But this was a Patreon request, so it reaffirmed that it’s not a great game for challenge ideas.

[@sempersolus5511]

Allison must have had one of those Lv 20 Mr. Mimes on her bench. It neutralizes weaknesses and resistances.

[@KibbysGhost]

Pro tip!

[@kurumilover6999]

Oddish evolution only next?

[@4fives992]

Another great video! I really enjoy your content and can't wait to see what this 'comfy' video will be about.

[@Paraspectre]

I think it’ll be a fun one!

[@justsomejojo]

Watching this after the Vending videos makes me think how cool it could have been to unlock those rule cards (possibly more than in the vending packs) in boosters to give you access to some of the extra rules Team GR uses yourself. Some of them wouldn't work obviously (the deck requirement ones) but extra rules like no discard pile, best 2 of 3, no fighting resistance? Those could have been cool.

[@sammyog6274]

Actual legend

[@kanenite10]

Nice clean intro

[@pinkdelicious655]

Great video. We all know what your next challenge will be. At least I do as I'm an irl psychic Pokemon lol "The Matthew challenge" where you use the deck Matthew did.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha yeah, already beat you to that one 😅

[@leothewhiteranger]

Honestly Para? Maybe it might be better for a challenge that lets you be more flexible? Like, say, only one type from the main games, or only using Dark Pokemon, or the like.

[@Paraspectre]

Well my next video should be a fun one. I’m working hard on that now.

[@leothewhiteranger]

@@Paraspectre Good to know! Admittedly, you've inspired me to consider doing TCG 1 as a challenge - Trading Card Game with only Pikachu - and Pikachu Variants. A glass cannon challenge for sure, but it should be fun.

[@ashortrant]

really cool videos, i love your tcg challenges, Yu Gi Oh Forbidden Memories????

[@Paraspectre]

Thank you! And I know next to nothing about Yu Gi Oh haha

[@SourceOfBeing]

How about a GB2 challenge using only Colourless Pokemon/attacks?

[@KazerLeanne]

I love the edits so much fun to see sandy in action!

[@Paraspectre]

Vending Sandshrew is no joke

[@jdawgturnbag3083]

I love challenges on both trading card games, but if you prefer the first one, and it means faster uploads, then go for it! :)

[@Paraspectre]

It feels daunting thinking of playing 2 again. Even though I do like it!

[@ANGST.ARGENTINA]

I played this game cause I saw you playing it and won first try with a lickytung/mime/Magmar stall. Hardest part was rearranging my deck. Every. Single. Time.

[@Paraspectre]

I’m glad I inspired you! And yes, it really gets old. I’ve gotten so fast at switching out those cards.

[@noahehrhard302]

I missed this series

[@Paraspectre]

Haha it wasn’t easy but I did it!

[@aaesdee841]

Dark pokemon only or Pikachu would be fun

[@kourii]

Love the new intro

[@Paraspectre]

BrokenVHS did excellent work!

[@kanenite10]

I love GB2 one of my all time fav games

[@Ryu_D]

Thank you for the video.

[@averytubestudios]

The qualities of the intros continue to grow. I know I warned you about this, but I kinda want to see you attempt the Sealed Fortress in TCG 2. Maybe for a stream or something?

[@Paraspectre]

BrokenVHS crushed it with the intros. And you know, both times I’ve completed the game, I’m so done with it that I haven’t wanted to check out post game stuff haha

[@averytubestudios]

@@Paraspectre Fair.

[@Jforest02]

Sick intro my dude. Loving the content, but don't go and get burnt out on us now. I try not to use the word "comfy" to describe things content related but I have a hard time explaining yours as much else, it's just good stuff

[@Paraspectre]

I like that the videos can have a sense of comfort to them. I take that as a high compliment. And I’m definitely doing one more challenge before a small break to avoid burnout. Definitely don’t want it to reach that point.

[@Tom-rz6jq]

nice intro

[@Paraspectre]

All credit to BrokenVHS!

[@eldaktar8946]

My man... Love your videos!

[@PBSA]

Nice video.

[@shadex08]

Mad lad Jack!

[@Paraspectre]

An absolute madlad indeed.

[@Shenaldrac]

I think if you do any more Pokemon TCG 2 challenge runs, I'd like to see some where it's not "use only this pokemon" stuff. It seems like it always gets very frustrating once you get to GR land and have to face the deck stipulations, and I think a run where you can actually adapt to those and switch up your deck would interest me more than "Well I'm just screwed until I get lucky." Like, I don't know, a "no trainer cards" run or something.

[@Paraspectre]

Definitely something to consider. I honestly only did Sandshrew/Sandslash in both games because of Patreon requests. But I did away with those so challenges from now on will be a combination of what I want to do with feedback from you all.

[@Shenaldrac]

@@Paraspectre Good luck! I look forward to seeing what you do :)

[@whyjon2990]

I'm liking these solo evolution runs on either game. The second game gives more content which I like but I can see the added challenges getting redundant

[@Paraspectre]

It really is a bit taxing to constantly switch the deck around to meet some requirement I don’t care about. But it really does have its fun moments.

[@RedDragonForce2]

I never got to play Great Rocket, but I always wanted to.

[@Paraspectre]

It’s a great game really. Just maybe not so much for challenge ideas.

[@jameskotsinadellis3620]

During the battle where u said weakness and resentence were not working might of been cause she played vending mr mine whose effect stops weakness and resentence from. being applied

[@Paraspectre]

Very good point, I didn’t think of that. I probably could’ve examined their bench more 😅. It’s funny that I just went straight to “oh, glitch.”

[@PlatonistAstronaut]

Loving your videos.

[@twyliiight8546]

Ok now I'm off work so I can give my real comment: The heat of the cards definitely seemed to be on your side a few times! I personally love TCG challenges. So much more interesting then Pokémon challenge runs. They're so lame with the bad AI. But I would never force you to play the long sequel game. It's definitely more interesting but I don't want to see you burnt out. Plus it needs more Matthew.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha yeah I’ve pretty much avoided Matthew in the sequel. And that’s too bad. Beating up on ol Ry Ry just isn’t the same.

[@kudrzyk]

First one makes for , actualy working challenges

[@Paraspectre]

It’s definitely more tailored for them. But it can be fun yet frustrating figuring it all out in part 2

[@kudrzyk]

@@Paraspectre working against the odds is fun. But hoping to get lucky , or praying youll deck out *shrug*

[@vikbob4356]

I prefer the first one. I don't like being forced to use stuff I don't care about.

[@Paraspectre]

Agreed. It gives a little added challenge but like you saw here, those alternations almost never mattered aside from the solo energy matches.

[@pinkdelicious655]

I liked the idea of it being like different formats, it's just in practice they're more annoying than actually bringing a challenge or level playing field. Not to mention the coinnflips are so slanted the AI doesn't need any help

[@regmiester90]

I'd like to see another solo run on both using pikachu and raichu

[@nathanc3338]

JUST GIMMIE MOAR POKEMON TCG CHALLANGES ILL JUST WATCH NO MATTER WHAT YOU PLAY lol

[@Paraspectre]

Haha very good to know!

[@BickerBros]

Love your videos. Maybe a promo cards only challenge could be a nice change of pace :)

[@Paraspectre]

That could be fun. I do love hating on those though haha

[@BickerBros]

@@Paraspectre maybe it would change your mind!

[@shnobby3547]

7:50 dear God what the hell is that?

[@Gathies]

orb

[@Paraspectre]

Apparently they used some drawings by fans for certain cards. It’s weird that those made it into the actual game.

[@nicowerner4762]

Love ur vids :)

[@Paraspectre]

Thank YOU for watching them

[@dillonphipps582]

That clip at the end is * chef’s kiss * perfection! And please, don’t combine Heidi’s challenge with one of these single-Pokémon-evo-lines runs! That sounds abysmal. Just an interesting thought for consideration as its own challenge!

[@Paraspectre]

My love/hate connection to Fossil Sandslash 😅 And my next challenge will not be a solo evolution line, nor will it be incredibly difficult. I’m hoping it’ll be a fun time to play and watch.

[@karinaquinn-rosewilliams7035]

Maybe you need a refresher run id love to see an eeveelution one

[@Paraspectre]

Definitely an idea that I’ve been thinking about… could be challenging juggling the different types too.

[@karinaquinn-rosewilliams7035]

Eeveelutions are my favorite pokes, I would love to see it

[@AFCManUk]

Are there no other Pokemon TCG games you could try? I know Yugioh has several non-official fan-made online games (YGOPro - Dueling Book - DevPRO) which allow you access to ALL cards in the card pool, and online play against real-time opponents...Is there something similar for the Pokemon TCG?

[@Paraspectre]

There may be but I haven’t looked into it even. I’ve wanted to stick to the main 2 games only for now but I realize that can get stale.

[@FernandoRafaelNogueiraReis]

@@Paraspectre I think you can go for a year with the first game alone and if you dip in the second, so much the better. Fangames are nice for chill streams or one shots, like Pikasprey Blue does.

[@PKMNwww411_MkII]

Poison Pokemon as of Gen 4 use Psychic energy.

[@Paraspectre]

This is true. It’s a weird change but I guess purple is purple 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ZBatStig]

YES!

[@zzzyrs]

Nice

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Sorry about the late watch but I'm here

[@Paraspectre]

Haha thank you for being here!

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

@@Paraspectre the algorithm smilled in your favor. Enjoy

[@Hairguy]

Did I just see a global knife in a pokemon video? I have seen it all

[@Paraspectre]

It was the only way to show how effective Sandslash’s slash was

[@twyliiight8546]

I have to go to work right now but just came to say FIRST!!

[@Paraspectre]

Much appreciated, my friend 😊

[@xaviermartinez7327]

What's the deck list?

[@nousukas]

Please do the post game guys in this game.

[@Paraspectre]

Maybe eventually. I’ve heard it gets pretty rough.

[@nousukas]

@@Paraspectre Well, it should not be a burden to do it. Maybe a few times trying to beat 'em.

[@nickcampanelli1420]

Could you beat Pokemon TCG 1 with no trainer cards?

[@Paraspectre]

This is honestly a video I probably will try in the future. Relying too much on my gusties can be addicting.

[@RakemGaming]

Somehow I got unsubscribed and missed this upload?? Very sad

[@Paraspectre]

I’ve had a few people tell me that… so that’s not good. I’m glad you’re back though.

[@RakemGaming]

@@Paraspectre you bet I’m back! Can’t miss part 2 of the Shrew bois

[@Ushiwakamaru_BAU_BAU]

I like the pokemon card game, was one of my favourites from my childhood but for challenges the second part of this game is annoying, can believe all that backtracking you have to do.

[@Paraspectre]

I’m honestly surprised there wasn’t MORE backtracking. It’s weird that both times playing it, I only had to go back for Mysterious Fossils. Other than the legendary cards of course

[@yoloswag1137]

You think it's silly to like ground types? So shrue me.

[@Paraspectre]

Wow. Yes. Perfection.