Pokémon Let's Go Hardcore Nuzlocke - POISON TYPES ONLY! (No candies/overleveling)

You know what? Barely anybody has tried hardcore nuzlockes of the Let's Go games. Usually this is because they're considered easy, but once you strip away the protective layer of stat-boosting candies, this game becomes a whole load harder due to the lack of EVs, diverse sub-typings, and lack of encounters. Can we get through this nuzlocke with only Poison types? Find out now!
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Rules of the challenge:
1. Fainting = Death
2. Can only catch one Pokémon on each Route (Species Clause)
3. No items in battle (held items okay)
4. No leveling past the next gym leader/E4 (at the START of the battle)
5. Play on "Set" battle mode
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[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

I'm going super hard this month, hoping to upload double digits' worth of challenges to end of 2023, so if you're looking forward to that, make sure to subscribe! Also, if you're interested in seeing the monotype hardcore nuzlocke spreadsheet mentioned in the intro, you can find it here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ogMSD8LHL3HXY0_PBL4vqgL3RfDhgKBhVfV7NxOFbS4/edit?usp=sharing

[@zachpro5475]

Can you continue the franchise lock please

[@billyfaulk6789]

Don’t burn yourself out (more 😅)

[@billyfaulk6789]

Black and white Dragon would be dope

[@9807036]

Gl on your 200k I'm rootin for ya!

[@dustindean4618]

Well that didn't happen lol

[@ivanbluecool]

When they call you a toxic pokemon trainer. You say thank you

[@Frokken]

You should definitely try a Fire only run of B/W. Larvesta and Heatmor being so late in the game certainly makes things interesting.

[@fizixboi8937]

Honestly, it's nice to see someone making Let's Go content. I love how super flexible and fun the games can be while doing these types of runs. LGPikachu was the game that got me back into pokemon after a 4-year hiatus, and I can say that it was a tone of fun to me, even if it wasn't Dark Souls as a pokemon game. Anyone that makes you feel like you're 'cheapening' your runs by playing 'baby's first pokemon game' needs to cope. I love your content and love your energy. Keep at it, Commander Meatball o7

[@Heyhowsitgoin999]

I love Golbat's wings going insane during the Erika fight

[@ivanbluecool]

Eevee:what about me? Chaotic meatball: can you turn into a poison type? Eevee: unfortunately not

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Eevee: "I could but someone decided to make that one a Dark type instead"

[@JuliusLeachmanIII]

Not yet anyway...😏

[@thamzhiyong3161]

well toxic eevee exists anyway

[@sleepi866]

me: excited to see a new chaotic meatball video notification me: being sad its not the legends arceus nuzlocke

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

I feel like the Fighting Type only of D/P seems like the most interesting, as you get to use the Starter. But unlike Platinum, your limited to only five fully evolved Pokemon (Infernape, Lucario, Machamp, Heracross, and Medicham) for the whole run. That, or the Electric Type only of R/S could be exciting.

[@simonhoran9775]

I'm not a regular watcher of you currently, but I just want to say I appreciate that you're a more relaxed style of content creation. The way that KZbin encourages people to be high-energy and screamy gets really tiring after a while, and some previously chill Pokémon KZbinrs like FlygonHG have gotten a lot more frantic after getting big. Nothing wrong with that necessarily, but it's not for me. I'm glad you're sticking to your (relatively) low-energy style.

[@MemoriesOfAlaska]

Could you do a Friendship or Stone evolution only nuzlocke? Might be more interesting than monotype. Also you could be creative with the restrictions, such as only Pokemon with a BST lower than 480, or only Pokemon a trainer in the anime used

[@Galvis76]

You should definitely do a fairy run on these games, four encounters. I’d also love to see someone do a dark or steel type run

[@carlinelder8404]

Been a fan for a while, sorry it took so long to subscribe. Thank you for doing the HGSS POC a while back, prevented me from attempting it and losing what little will to live I have left 😂

[@potatoefanner2098]

Something AWFUL you could do is a randomized monotype run. Doesn’t have to be a nuzlocke, but might be fun!

[@user-rg6bu3bz2p]

Oh I would love to see that

[@ethanhess8230]

15:00 ChaoticMeatball x Summoning Salt collab? An exciting prospect indeed

[@mahoushoujoprimarina14]

I'm very curious to see a Fairy only nuzlocke in Legends Arceus. I already posted a similar comment about why that challenge would be brutal...but in short, there are a very small pool of Pokemon to use, one of them is a legendary and thus off limits, there is a Alolan Vulpix you get in a side quest and thus potentially missable, and there's Dialga....which could end the run but I'm still happy to see someone at least attempt it.

[@ethanhess8230]

Luckily you don’t have to actually battle dialga and your starter is going to be sylveon which ended up being the mvp of my first playthrough so even though your choices are limited you’re still going to have a pretty cracked team

[@zackawa3510]

Man is pumping out videos like crazy and they’re all bangers

[@jameshurt5947]

Right! I was literally thinking that, I'm was thinking I was just blacking out and forgetting he just put one out a few days ago and not weeks ago

[@TheAnimeDuelist]

Arbok is one of my favorite Pokémon

[@garrett7261]

I'm loving these pokemon challenges keep up your awesome work I always enjoy them makes my day better when I see you made another video thank you chacoticMeatball

[@discgolfwes]

So anyways, I started vine whippin'

[@sanddall-asy9310]

I’d love to see a Black/White Fire or Dragon run!

[@lucarioluxray29]

Pokemon diamond and Pearl fire type mono run

[@TheGuyWhoMakesRandomTierLists]

Top 5 Poketuber in my mind, and one of my absolute favorites to consistently watch. When you finish monotype runs, maybe you should check out some romhacks? I’ve really enjoyed the bootleg Chinese videos!

[@Subatomicfish]

Hey! Great video! I just wanted to bring up the idea of possibly looking into more obscure challenges/restrictions than monotype, like obscure categories of Pokémon like body shape and color. PaPaSea just did one with all the round Pokémon in emerald, but they didn’t play it very hardcore and combined three body categories into one, so I think there’s lots of room to see if any are particularly restrictive and interesting! Also, can’t wait for anything else PLA! No rush, I just love that game to death

[@selenalulamoon1167]

Let's go is such a good set of games. They really made a good starter pokemon game.

[@diegobautista19]

Thank you for this. I had fun

[@theepickyo]

Loving all this lets go love

[@joshplater3963]

You could always do Hardcore Nuzlockes of Rom Hacks, such as Renegade Platinum, Vintage White, Omicron/Zeta, and more. Monotype too. Omicron and Zeta actually have Nuzlocke and Randomizer modes, and are quite interesting. They were made around the time Gen 6 came out so Fairy may not be viable, as there are only a few Gen 6 mons added. It does have an awesome 'postgame' though, with a lot of content even after the L120 upped level cap. Naturally you'd have to do it as part of the Nuzlocke.

[@That_RandomGamer]

You could do a NFE (not fully evolved) nuzlock. I would love to watch that and I have never seen someone do it.

[@Istira1]

Watch his lets go eevee/pickachu franchiselock episode. Clears the entire game with only a single oddish

[@jameshurt5947]

I'm so excited for this one!

[@Terje28no]

Bro already a new Hardcore Nuzlucke video you have been busy all power to you man.

[@RobertLydonReviews]

I think realistically “baby’s first Pokemon game” would be XY And i say that with a bit of sadness because they were the games that brought me back into the franchise. I hope you reach the 200k i love your nuzlocks and commentary.

[@testerwulf3357]

probably the best traditional game, but easier game overall would be the lets go games; not a traditional pokemon game as the gameplay is different, but easy and a good way to get people into the battling (learning typings and stuff)

[@PostwarTester10]

Mr. Meatball out here with the high tier content once again!

[@yoerigoldewijk3347]

Next Ice types then? 😂 Which is probably impossible unless you allow yourself to start with something like an Alliance Sandshrew. Lots of types just not available at the start.

[@Riztastic1]

Take the Reigns of Pidgeot. As u nose dive. Make the sacrifice. (Snarls)

[@WyvernStudios-fe7kp]

I've been wanting to see a let's go Eevee bug monolocke!

[@scottsutton7]

Series idea for monotypes... The ultimate Monotype series. Mono type only. So no dual type Pokémon allowed. Not individual for each type like currently done, but you can only use Pokémon that have a single type, how many main series games could be completed

[@garyoak835]

Dang bro. You are putting in the work.

[@angelcwooah6481]

I'm just patiently waiting for the Legends Arceus Nuzlocke + Professor Oak's Challenge, but figured I would watc this Poison run also

[@landenclayton8316]

Favorite Pokémon tuber

[@BuhoPnu]

Considering my Nidoking carried my entire team back in the og Red version, I can see how this would work.

[@ivanbluecool]

Pokemon bdsp rock type Run or let's go normal type run sound fun for some runs. Didn't really appreciate rock types until I got older and I'd love to see more

[@klementinedietrichsteinet4930]

Pokemon lets go Pikachu only Dark Typs

[@drunkbillygoat]

I bought let's go eevee at age 43. I enjoyed the heck out if it. Baby's first game or not it's one of my favorites.

[@noelterreforte7923]

This is just a lets go speed run with extra steps. Nidoking making things trivial with already how trivial lets go is.

[@yiyangliu4907]

I love browsing through your monotype spreadsheet! I always get caught up on the "impossible runs" though, and why only G/S runs seem to be labelled that way. Could you explain the reasoning behind these?

[@prince7788]

I'd love to see legends arceus bug only run

[@goliathsword]

Question: some runs on the spreadsheet are marked as "impossible, do not attempt" and I'd like to know how that can be, and how that can be determined?

[@swampert564]

This is a good question. I understand why Dragon is listed for Gen 2 since you only have access to two mons unless you allow doubling up. Even with the most luck possible (criticals constantly and opponents always missing if possible) I have to assume that Dragonair and Kingdra cannot beat three Dragonites at the end of Johto. I'm not sure why Grass would be though, I'm sure it is a difficult run but there should be enough options for it to be doable.

[@fernandoguillen5996]

Just imagine doing STEEL in KANTO

[@TheNarwhalAssassin]

@@swampert564I wanna say Bugsy is impossible with how few encounters you have, but I could be wrong. Scyther is just too strong Edit: Falkner actually might be impossible. I just checked Silph’s crystal run and with the extra encounter of hoppip, he barely beat falkner. Either way being weak to the first two gyms with limited encounters is a death sentence

[@swampert564]

@@TheNarwhalAssassinand of course if you somehow beat Bugsy and Falkener, you immediatly have to staredown Silver who has three Pokemon that are able to hit Grass super effectively. I think its probably technically possible to beat Bugsy (with missing and Poison Powder) but would rely on so much luck that it would just end up being far too tedious to attempt.

[@testerwulf3357]

@@swampert564 He tried grass, couldn't beat blaine. No possible fast grass types in lets go without candy usage..so I doubt it'd do any better the immediate gen after gen1 (Johto games) which would be even harder (no way he could be red, let alone the first few gyms and Silver with grass; too many hardcore weaknesses for grass early on and through out, and very little grass options early on)

[@bennconner1195]

I found these games difficult when I didn’t use the candies and didn’t grind by catching tones on wild Pokémon. Would normally just catch one of each species. Although I did miss abilities.

[@pichuberserkergaming]

Good Luck!

[@LittleMissLoathing1]

Black and white Ground run sounds interesting

[@Istira1]

Ahh yes, 900+ candies before cerulean. A true item finder...

[@Nooflear]

Wow, not bringing bug to Sabrina's gym. It was beedrills time to shine.

[@Trinthegay]

I'm not sure if you've talked about it, but I'm extremely curious about how you'll handle the LGPE ghost type speed run because the only pokemon you have available are Gengar and the Marowak line. Not to mention that you can't even change your starter like you could in the old games so you can't even start with Gastly.

[@cj_skywalker]

Didja know that in the first two generations, Nidoking can't learn Dig by TM? Those were dark times. XD

[@Phenomenoia]

If you’re looking for new types of challenges to do, I highly recommend doing an alphabet run. I did an “O” only run of sword and I had so much fun. Onyx and Oddish absolutely pulled their weight into the champion fight it was fantastic

[@DFPWeaponX]

I know people want a let's go Johto, I really want a let's go Shuckle

[@sahilmillwala7570]

Prediction- you get the win but take 4 deaths Result- me pleasantly surprised by the ai’s shenanigans and your free ko’s

[@aerisred13]

Not the 916 Rare Candies LOL. 7:47

[@code_error_]

I’d love to see more pla runs

[@Nat-ff8pq]

when I nuzlocked this game, I waited until my male nidoran was lvl 24 so it would have poison jab

[@Mostrichsauce]

Hey Sean, I can understand your fear in getting out of Monotype Challenges. Characterlocke Challenges would be a great way. Play Pokemon Lets Go as Red (adventures), Brock (Anime) or Lance (Games) as an example.

[@ghostrocket26]

Are you going to let other youtubers do a Franchise-Locke when you finish it? I very much enjoy those and many of your videos, I just wonder what other people think of the Franchise-Locke.

[@johnnygober6044]

Wait, I missed it. How did you get your Haunter to Gengar? Who do you trade with?

[@billyfaulk6789]

How do you do Nuzlockes where the first encounter of the type happens after the first gym or two? Trade in Pokemon?

[@Heyimconnor]

I doubt if it’s even possible but my favorite type is steel so I wanna see the b/w mono steel run or LGPE mono steel run (again doubt it’s possible since it’s basically a Magneton solo run)

[@swampert564]

You can also get Alolan Sandslash and Dugtrio as well as Melmetal in Lets Go. It would be a hard run but probably doable.

[@JB-qg6on]

When will you finish the franchiselocke

[@hundoswrld]

So i was just wondering you say no “candies” how did you get your party’s exp until next level bar to 1 ?

[@spidersonic2142]

What I wish is a dragon, ground, rock, poison, steel, flying, fighting, bug type eevee.

[@XxZekeKnightxX]

I swear, I may not have played gen 8, but gen 7 is probably the worst gen I've ever played. I certainly won't tire the ripping on SM/USUM anytime soon.

[@stuart8743]

Do more randomizers. Never know what ya going get so always be a different run. And they are fun to watch

[@masterx1907]

Where is the playlist for this series??

[@Raydia]

You should do a nuzlocke run but only use Pokemon that can't evolve

[@willfultrain6779]

30:03 the pokemon look extremely silly with the game speed up especially vileplume who looks like a kid who drank a red bull.

[@TheAngryMoth104]

a D/P bug type run could be interesting

[@giomarimp1196]

I have seen someone completing a normal type hardcore nuzlocke of let’s go eevee but he cheated the pokemon candy using the game imposed cap of candy (only 50 before level 30 and max 100 before level 60) is that run not valid for the candy usage?

[@alexisnelson8887]

You lost me when pikachus head popped up

[@jthoppins4990]

I wish so bad that all the games going forward had kept the artstyle and look of LG games.

[@NotTheDragon837]

After you are done with types you should start a new series with colors (As specified by the pokedex). it'll allow for diverse but still relatively restrictive teams

[@Player-oq8om]

Diamond/Pearl bug? I know you’ve already done platinum but I think the different teams of some trainers might make it interesting

[@KitsuneRagnell]

Doubt you'll see this but since you brought it up here my take Monotype nuzlockes of official pokemon games will get samey and stale eventually. You can use the plethora of fan games and hacks, you can use unique limitations like anime/manga character teams. What I would find more interesting is to do nuzlocke type challenges for non pokemon games like Dragon Quest Monsters or Digimon games. If you limit yourself to one franchise you will burn out not only yourself but your audience.

[@TheDominic1011]

Do a ghost type only nuzlocke please. Especially since you’ve typed it in your video as the instructions 😂😅

[@hughbevan9942]

If you're worried about this content being unlikeable and in the coming years you could always try competitive Pokémon. It's a completely different game and I won't speak for all your viewers but I would definitely watch a video of you trying to get to master ball tier.

[@tristanmurfin7503]

Gold and silver water type as said impossible but rough encounter list shows possible

[@ValtorixAndSocion]

you say the power of friendship far to much....

[@PokeRussPlays]

But what fossil did you grab

[@zalkarkazakbaev6691]

pokemon red/blue rock type

[@krullachief669]

Honestly I don't think Let's Go is babby's first. I just don't really give a shit about the Leggo My Eggo games. As is I'm really only listening to this as a podcast while I play Deep Rock Galactic.

[@ulrichbrodowsky5016]

Can you do a bird-type monolocke of gen 1?

[@fernandoguillen5996]

Great video as always Chaotic. How about Let's go pikachu/eevee with only fighting types?

[@I_am_a_door]

Yes

[@tefdaddy8236]

I guess ghost would be impossible since you cant get one till lavender town How hard would a mono-type in legend arceus be?

[@LagrimaArdiente]

IDK... I think claiming the Let's Go games are harder than people think doesn't mean much. I've played through Let's Go Eevee 3 times and even without the candies, they've struck me as being pretty easy still.

[@shadowpaw9223]

How about a steal type run?

[@swampert564]

I don't really care for challenge runs of the Lets Go games. In fairness I feel largely the same about FireRed/LeafGreen. Kanto just really doesn't excite me anymore, it's so familiar that it just feels meh to me.

[@matthewhinojos3379]

He's not only using shiny grass types in Pokemon EV or let's go peachoe

[@alastairthefan7384]

honestly you're right, alola doesn't get enough hate. 💀💀

[@I_am_a_door]

I love these vids

[@thatvermontgamer3752]

why were you using pedgeot and cubone

[@grindellion]

I mean, you could always do something stupid like "how many times do you need to use the bag to beat pokemon" or smth

[@supersreesreeram6736]

I kinda wanna see FR/LG rock type

[@RealClassixX]

The text editing on the into is pretty jarring, you may want to reconsider that, imho.

[@patonosequecosa]

Wow

[@ajfromca]

Honestly, I really liked the lets go remakes as the nostalgic trip. Aside of one glaring thing, I hate the lets go catching Pokemon addition. My 7yo has problems catching Pokemon also, the entire mechanic seems poorly imprelemnted.