Pokémon Platinum Hardcore Nuzlocke - Grass Types Only!

In this video, I attempt to beat a Pokemon Hardcore Nuzlocke challenge in Platinum using only Grass types.
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Nuzlocke Ruleset:
1. If a Pokémon faints, then it must be permanently boxed.
2. I can only catch the first encounter on each Route.
3. No bag items in battle, except for pokéballs. (Held items are allowed)
4. Must be played on "Set" battle mode.
5. Cannot level over the next gym leader/elite 4's highest level pokémon.
Leave a comment if you think I could have done something better, or if you have an idea of what future challenges I should do.
#Pokemon #Gaming #Nuzlocke #PokemonChallenges #HardcoreNuzlocke #PokemonNuzlocke

[@DocZ]

Just wanted to add this comment to fix a mistake that I made in the past. This video was a misleading and omitted a key element to the nuzlocke. When this Nuzlocke was first streamed, unlike today where I do not permit the use of EVs, I allowed myself to freely switch around the EVs of my Pokemon. This doesn't really affect anything past the midgame since EV reducing berries are available and I can feasibly grind EVs, but this does change the difficulty of the early game. Where I made my mistake was when I simply gave my Pkmn EVs at the start of the Nuzlocke. If I recall, i discussed this with viewers who were watching at the time and collectively agreed that since grass types only would be a challenge, granting the starting few Pkmn with EVs was allowed to make the challenge move along faster. But this is something that I failed to mention in the video. This was a mistake on my part, and I want be clear about how the Nuzlocke was carried out. There was no intention to cheat since at the time when this was streamed, I still considered having EVs and switching around my EVs to be fair game, but giving EVs to my pokemon at the beginning of a run is definitely over-powered in hindsight. Just wanted to clear up a mistake I made and be a better person.

[@Sleaftea]

Vermouth: gets hit by ice beam Also Vermouth: lives on literally 5 hp "Call an ambulance! Call an ambulance! But not for me...."

[@shinydecidueye9593]

Proceeds to become *god*

[@alexy5611]

Bourbon: Am I a joke to you

[@greed94]

"The snow cloak does activate her snow cloak ability" Ah yes, the floor here is made out of floor

[@luiseduardo8806]

LMAO is like brawly's gym in ORAS: _Hmmm..._ *The Gym here is made out of Gym.*

[@typhlosion7872]

@@luiseduardo8806 Fatina's gym in Diamond and Pearl be like MATH IS MATH

[@luiseduardo8806]

@@typhlosion7872 i like ur commenr but man, I've never played diamond or pearl before so... *yes*

[@truepotential206]

Child NPC's be like : "OMG OMG ice is made of water did you know? Here take this piece of ice. Give it to your pokemon to become stronger :3"

[@luiseduardo8806]

@@truepotential206 like when someone gives you a hard stone. _Here, take this random rock I found._

[@christopherwalczak8402]

That Cynthia fight was insane!!! Tangrowth super clutch

[@theminorgent]

I really wanna see a Rock-Monolocke, nearly no one does it and Rock-types are usually pretty underrated.

[@mightymate]

I did one in renegade Platinum tons of fun

[@SymphonyZach]

I’ve done one before. Lost in 2nd gym. Gave up

[@justiny.6578]

Well normally a grass/water gym happens pretty soon off the bat and some games you don’t get it until after like 3rd gym (b2w2) Also the ones you get mid early game are rock ground so you die to the grass water even with stratagy

[@theminorgent]

@@mightymate I once did one in vanilla Platinum, but with trade evos disabled so that I could have Golem and Rhyperior. I really loved it.

[@decidgamer6404]

Not underrated because the type is actual trash

[@TheTeunski]

The damage calculations for Solarbeam were probably affected by hail. Solarbeam will have its power halved if used during Hail or Sandstorm

[@truepotential206]

That's stupid because you already need two turns for the move

[@robbevevo1381]

@@truepotential206 Pokemon logic is most of the time pretty stupid indeed xD

[@glenndiddy]

@@robbevevo1381 how are you gonna solar beam without a sun though? It makes sense to me

[@airtempest8945]

20:29 if you're wondering what happened here, all weather conditions except Sun halve the damage of Solar Beam and Solar Blade.

[@Ludiloco]

Bro that freaking comeback! I thought my man Vermouth was about to die but he pulled through! Insane!

[@skotiaH2O]

i read that as "Venomoth" and was very confused

[@Error-gz3pp]

I can’t believe you used Cherrim seriously in a nuzlocke.

[@MatiGra32]

Cherrim is ok

[@shinydecidueye9593]

I mean… it’s not horrible but it is still pretty bad

[@robbevevo1381]

@@shinydecidueye9593 With it's ability it gives more spdef and attack to it's team in the sun

[@shinydecidueye9593]

Robbe Vevo It’s stats are still meh compared to other Pokémon that could easily replace it

[@luiseduardo8806]

I am playing platinum rn lol, (is nick stalking me? Idk.) And at distortion world, _Cyrus decides to teach me about genes._ But man, he is an amazing biology teacher!

[@comcasttiny]

Milotic most likely had the "Marvel Scale" ability which doubles the pokemons physical defense when they are affected by a status condition.

[@annieschmitz1691]

Dude that would be incredible on someone like Snorlax!

[@typhlosion7872]

This man did the whole run until Cynthia deathless. This proves truly how ridiculously easy vanilla games are. If you want a show of his intelligence, his runs of Blaze Black (both 1 and 2) show truly how smart be is because those games actually have some difficulty to them

[@sliced8669]

No he’s just BEYOND ‘lucky’

[@typhlosion7872]

@@sliced8669 Nah. The only difficult vanilla games are B2W2 and USUM

[@djdrizzy9139]

A Grass only Platinum challenge is among the hardest in the game; tbh, he did get a bit lucky here lol. Renegade Platinum is also a great challenge to attempt; I'd love to see it.

[@Takomst]

@@typhlosion7872 i agree but i thot b2w2 and usum was pretty easy as well

[@typhlosion7872]

@@djdrizzy9139 He rarely got lucky. Even monolockes aren't difficult if you're just smart. Sure, some luck played into the run being deathless until Cynthia, but very little. Grass only may be one of the not as easy monolockes, but it definitely isn't hard.

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

Yes. I am happy that ma' boi leafeon is in the thumbnail. I hope it surrvives till the end

[@swampy725]

I was playing Renegade platinum right now and my leafeon sweapt 6 main boss battles TODAY not counting from I started the game

[@swampy725]

Swords dance, stab, quick attack/Double edge, random move like night slash or psycho cut

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

@@swampy725 IKR

[@michaelbainbridge7335]

@@swampy725 Was the stab move Razor Leaf?

[@comfyshiro3136]

@@michaelbainbridge7335 It's possible Renegade Platinum may have changed Leafeon's moveset to have it learn Leaf Blade (or heck, even Seed Bomb for that matter) at an actually reasonable level.

[@watchergirl9]

That run was awesome. Tangrowth held on like a mad lad for that win. GG and thank you for the video.

[@gavindalf2547]

I think with the Tangrowth vs Milotic, putting the Milotic to sleep activated marvel scale which is probably why Tangrowth did less than you calculated

[@andreluisconceicaolemos6552]

Marvel scale boosts defense or special defense?

[@mightymate]

@@andreluisconceicaolemos6552 defense not sp defense

[@gavindalf2547]

@@andreluisconceicaolemos6552 oh yeah, I thought he was talking about just the brick break but could've also been solar beam

[@DBZLocc]

Vermouth, The One, The Legend, & The Only; Survivor & Champion! ❤

[@zzins_]

Omg. All his names for his pokemon are drinks 😂😂😂

[@jhilamhazra8097]

This is why Tangrowth is my fav Grass type😀 And from Gen 7 onwards it has access to Assault Vest so it's a potent mixed tank. Good video. Good to see Grass types getting some love

[@skotiaH2O]

Amazing video, the final battle had me biting my nails!

[@vampirtulpe3606]

I did that challenge too a few months ago! It made me realize how little reliable grass types were actually in the game and the first Cyrus fight was a huge roadblock because of Sneazel. Same applied to Candice and Flint, but I pulled through ^^

[@Amelia4111]

THERE IS NO Z IN SNEASEL!

[@vampirtulpe3606]

@@Amelia4111 sorry?

[@toshi6041]

Holy God the surprise factor of the final battle was amazing

[@yassinekhoumri6404]

I love your videos, you are one of the most underrated KZbinrs I’ve ever subscribed to, I’m excited to see more of your content!

[@tomhepburn1984]

I've watched a lot of Nuzlockes since I discovered them a few months back, but I have never seen a finale as intense and closely-fought as this Cynthia battle. Goddamn. Great content as usual, hope you get the follower count you deserve soon.

[@matheuscastello6554]

fwiw solar beam does half health during hail, rain, or sandstorm! amazing run though, it was very entertaining ^^

[@Savariable]

You are mentioning it being tied with rock for most weaknesses, now do rock. Obviously kidding you don't have to do what I'm suggesting, your videos are amazing either way

[@Faewild]

im enjoying all of your lockes. I'm gonna watch them all today

[@joefaulkner8437]

Let’s go I’ve been waiting for a new one, keep up the good vids!!

[@zen9016]

Bro you're getting blessed by the algorithm rn, keep up the enjoyable content man, cheers

[@iamflowerless7839]

Good luck to you buddy! just started the vid but wanted to say happy to see you growing, you deserve it and keep it up! :)

[@haekalachmad9860]

That last momment really gave me rollercoaster tho😳 Anyway, great video, thanks Nick!

[@yakubkeskin384]

I enjoyed this one a lot and would like to see a Pokémon Yellow (yes gen 1) NORMAL Hardcore Monolocke challenge, though actually it does not have to be normal poison would be nice too

[@dashingthroughgames2735]

Bro, I love ur videos, just keep up the good work. Also, a poison type run of emerald would be insane to pull off

[@steampunkvgc6319]

Its insane how grass types are considered to be bad in play through or nuzlocke, but its broken in VGC competitive especially in Gen 8.

[@swampy725]

Whimsacot, rilaboom and?

[@cesarmito5341]

@@swampy725 venasaur?

[@swampy725]

@@cesarmito5341 yeah

[@steampunkvgc6319]

@@swampy725 Kartana, Amongus

[@mmr3029]

@@steampunkvgc6319 amogus

[@christopherwalczak8402]

Howdy! Congrats on 4k!! Can't wait for this video

[@brucita5193]

I've been seing u on twich recently and u are very good at this type of nulockes and other even more difficult! Hope the best for u and for your future!

[@rennyjesus]

Wow dude! U really got me tricked at the end thinking you got beaten by Cynthia! Really good video! I'm subscribing right now! 😁

[@mxbcarter]

I subscribed yesterday and hit the bell and I do NOT regret it Keep up the good work!

[@lepokebloc4198]

Wow that was so intense ! This last fight was awesome !

[@Dark_Side_Productions]

I love how there’s a lot of up-and-coming KZbinrs doing hardcore nuzlockes of Pokémon games. For your next, I suggest attempting Kalos with only Psychic Types, or Alola with just Electric types. But I’ve seen very few hardcore runs of the 3DS titles (the ones I genuinely enjoyed the most while playing) so I’d take any run of Gen 6 or 7.

[@Gamefileplays]

Woah is this a great docZ upload

[@lucascolantoni8012]

Grass is my fav type, I’ve never done a monotype nuzlocke but I always choose the grass starter in my hardcore nuzlockes and have so much fun using them in any challenges I’ve done

[@swagballington9152]

as a huge tangrowth fan, this video is sick as hell

[@eggseventy4905]

Let's go, Vermouth! Pulling through when it matters the MOST. hell yeah

[@TheSteakJustice]

That last fakeout at the very tail end of the Cynthia fight, chef kiss.

[@korepandora]

That final battle was really epic

[@annikav.6895]

Great Video! And I'd love to see more people doing this challenge wth Ice types only... (for the selfish reason that a ton of my fav pokemon are ice types haha)

[@comfyshiro3136]

Well, there's a problem with that. The first available ice types in DPP are on Route 217. And for Eevee to evolve into Glaceon, you'd have to make your way to the Ice Rock to begin with.

[@Moxtrots]

Nice work as always my man

[@blazingwinter6389]

Great run man. I love your videos.

[@NoMunnies]

crazy fight, well done in the champion

[@icecreamsamwich]

The themed names are the best part of these

[@mishafrank8529]

Loving the names of your Pokemon!

[@Abcdef-rw9et]

Nice video! Though there were like a dozen instances in the last 10 min where you would have lost to a crit but it didn't happen :/ Crazy

[@drizzystan86]

Real ones know grass type is s big flex. Go off doc

[@Malo938]

Dude be growing faster than a sunny day-boosted growth

[@meko750]

Second time I’ve seen a nuzlocke where Wormadam is legitimately used. 😂

[@JEDRTMCR]

run was very impressive, you're a good player

[@ashen_one18]

This is one of the best channels

[@haruhigirl123]

This was actually crazy

[@austinwingo2600]

Amazing work keep up the great work

[@ianmason219]

The reason solar beam did so little damage was because solar beam’s base power actually gets halved when under other weathers. Because of the snow warning, your solar beam had a base power of 60 instead of the usual 120

[@aaronlee5986]

Love this guy

[@henrymars6626]

Nick: **calls Burmy and Wormadam a 'he** Me: hmmm u sure bout that

[@giar.d.samuel6599]

The Vermouth of Nick is the coolwhip of Stewie I love it hahahha

[@CAAStudios]

I love that bidoof and rival name

[@lint8113]

You got new sub man.

[@DerTK]

Hi I just woke up and had an Idea : Onix only Love your Videos

[@jadc8193]

Wow! Awesome job!

[@TOC630]

Great job! Keep it up

[@morezed4138]

Nice hardcore nuzlocke in Pokemon Platinum Nick!

[@truepotential206]

The power of friendship won at the end lmao

[@Sunflower-rq3ve]

I love your videos! Could you do a hardcore nuzlocke pokemon black&white with only grass types?

[@corbsgaming9246]

This had gotta be the biggest growth in sub ive ever seen Like less then 500 now almost 5k

[@apoorvverma602]

Yeah I remember that I saw him at 2k last week

[@bishalghosh1758]

Love your content

[@henrymars6626]

I love all types that are rejected by humanity, like Grass Types, Bug Type, Poison Type

[@mtth6758]

this was great, what an end lol

[@mausentertainment8454]

I had to leave a like for tangrowth staying alive with 5 HP

[@jamescannon229]

Great run!!

[@shryr2627]

I've been here since ten subs 👀 btw

[@retaliationcr]

Insane ending!

[@u140550]

Damn gg, that was a crazy win!!! I believe that was ev’s saving your butt.

[@mistahjenkins4826]

Interesting that you went with an alcohol theme for the names on these guys... I like it. It's unique.

[@leafshavingtool9185]

Vodka is 100% the MVP.

[@tanglelover]

I've watched all your vids. A fairy mono type hc nuzlocke oras would be fun imo.

[@djdrizzy9139]

I tried this challenge and I thought getting pass Cyrus and Flint alive was nearly impossible. Turns out I needed to level up a bit more, invest in speed IVs, and adjust some of my moveset. My go-to strategies were Roserade stun spore+Torterra curse sweep (early to mid game), and Stun spore to Growl Leafeon. Also, I didn't go for a Cherubi, but that Sunny Day-leech seed set up looks useful. I suppose I'll give this challenge another try soon; no deaths!

[@kinjalghosh8606]

Well you used solar beam in hail and fyi solar beam in hail/sandstorm deals reduced damage so your calcs weren't wrong but you just forgot to add hail into your calcs

[@oliviamiller1388]

I hope that one day we get to have two all new new video games where you and your Rival in Pokemon Generation 9 can have a Tag battle against both Cynthia and also Diathia, and also against Steven Stone and Wallace, and also against Iris and Alder, and also Clair and Drayden!

[@grahammyhill6717]

A yes Ferrothorn and Whimsicott, my fav Sinnoh grass homies

[@wiggleboi4303]

The best thing about these games is that they make the 10 year old investigate the bomb

[@BobBob-up8fz]

I love getting an Eevee early in a run. Unlike Diamond and Pearl. (And remakes) Taking an eeveelution along for the run; is nice.

[@johnh.2734]

I tried doing a Nuzlocke mono grass of platinum myself. The biggest roadblock was the first Jupiter fight. Zubat and Skuntank’s speed and crits make it almost impossible to beat unless the AI is dumb and goes for poison gas. I had to restart the run six times because of her.

[@thomasb7322]

The video IS so cool but I would like to see you try pokemon black or white with only flying type pokemon please😁

[@violator_]

I was gonna say the same thing lol

[@skotiaH2O]

it would be a pretty easy challenge though, Archeops alone dominates in that game and the only troublesome battle would be Elesa

[@DabBuster]

Arechops would be good yet it can't do much to the water gym leader. It would be fun to watch that video

[@comfyshiro3136]

@@DabBuster Marlon's only in B2W2. Original comment specified BW.

[@temporaryleadership]

I loved that fake out on Milotic lol Btw wasn’t the milotic marvel scale? The ability that makes it take less damage if it’s statused?

[@connormerrifield5576]

6:30 docz: at this point I don’t have a good counter to other grass types Me: isnt womadam bug type? Docz: a GOOD counter

[@krisbd6262]

Vermouth is definitely an MVP.

[@Dzyntara]

Holy shit that Tangrowth living was CLUTCH!

[@iKaterinaPetrova]

Wow, my favorite type, on my favorite game? Thanks daddy Nick. 😍

[@rcal2009]

You know you’re on a 5k sub channel when you hear that gooood mic static

[@aaronlafountain6524]

Roserade is a monster Grass type! It's fast and hits super hard with tons of coverage moves.

[@ryanthegarchompfan3186]

DocZ : all he needs is bug Me : why would a evil team leader be using bug Pokemon

[@thebigstink7472]

Isopropyl would’ve been an amazing nickname for snover