Pokémon Renegade Platinum Hardcore Nuzlocke - Starters Only Romhack! (No items, No overleveling)

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Pokémon Renegade Platinum is a catch-em-all advanced difficulty romhack of Pokémon Platinum created by Drayano!
Normal Nuzlocke Ruleset:
1. Fainting = Death
2. Can only catch Starter Pokémon (inludes Starters from LGPE).
3. Nickname Pokémon
Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
4. No items in battle (held items okay)
5. No leveling past the next gym leader/E4 (at the START of the battle)
6. Play on "Set" battle mode
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[@FlygonHG]

Thanks to Holzkern for sponsoring this video! Head to www.holzkern.com/flygon and use my code FLYGON15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase store-wide!

[@Dahaka-rd6tw]

Allright. I just have you an nuzlocke idea in Gmail.

[@bevmobismol9865]

This was a really well timed sponsor, just got a ring I plan to use to propose. Thanks!

[@graydenlouissaint]

Pause no Diddy

[@calebfulton4363]

We need a “Nuzlocke All Stars” from Flygon, where he picks his top 20 Pokémon from previous Nuzlockes and uses them to beat a super hard ROM hack 😂

[@frozenbonkchoy4986]

Medicham and Nincada be carrying

[@hogwobblin9630]

Radical red MonkaS

[@BabiiGurhl1992]

Rat Power

[@megellen5357]

I love that idea!

[@itsikpix5825]

I nominate slayer of gods, destroyer of worlds, Peach the all powerful Luvdisc.

[@dayraiser]

luigi being the one to ultimately sweep fantina is so perfect that i cant tell if that was planned or an amazing coincidence

[@colehanna4040]

Definitely planned. Torterra sweeping Fantina is like the single most famous strategy in RenPlat

[@dayraiser]

@colehanna4040 oh i see! i didnt know that lol, i did wonder why he went for luigi first when naming. thanks for the fact!

[@elliotw.888]

​@@dayraiserwell, torterra is green like luigi

[@jriflen8230]

Plus luigis mansion is him dealijg with ghosts

[@FlygonHG]

**names turtwig Luigi because he's green** Uh...yes it was definitely planned

[@thatguymcgee5982]

I see we're off to a good 'Start'.

[@UrFavoriteArsonist]

Nooooo😊

[@markniesche9208]

The Backlogs would be proud of that dad joke haha.

[@ruileite4579]

​@markniesche9208 hello, fellow firebomb academy student

[@moblinmajorgeneral]

False start, Flygon HG. 2 minute penalty, 2nd run

[@neelsharma3870]

Don’t start with that

[@LukaFireIce13]

The bombastic side eye Prinplup gave Luigi before getting EQd was amazing

[@backpackerraden6268]

I know I've said this before, but it is really rewarding to watch how much you've grown your craft since the Diamond Fire Type run, both in terms of play and how you tell the story. Your tension building in this script felt particularly on point here. Keep up the good work!

[@zakvillarreal8236]

You look like a preevolution of Seth rogan

[@blacksheep7741]

And the next time you use starters use starters from other gens and certain games

[@backpackerraden6268]

@@zakvillarreal8236 ok that's a new one for me

[@orangeman3505]

The critical dazzling gleam to the +6 special defense Snorlax was perfect

[@dinosaurusfeta]

Holy shit, going from a difficult game worthy of it's own video to a challenge run. Set your timers until he beats EK. Edit: holy shit he did it deathless too

[@user-uv2cp1qd1j]

Tbh RenPlat is maybe the easiest and most QOL heavy drayano hack. Not to say it isn’t impressive

[@gofglida4155]

@@user-uv2cp1qd1j Firr red omega and SGSS are easier

[@timob1681]

@@user-uv2cp1qd1j it's definitely the least encounter-dependent. in Blaze Black and the Redux it's like if you don't get certain encounters early-game you have basically no chance of the run progressing. RenPlat has so many strong encounters that even though it's really hard, if you're a good nuzlocker it's way easier than most romhacks

[@aaajeear8654]

Bro, he already did a RenPlat run in the past lol, this ain't the first time.

[@timob1681]

@@aaajeear8654 they meant the fact that when he did this run before, it was just "can i beat this game?" and now he's doing it as a challenge run with even more restrictions

[@darkninjafirefox]

I love mr HG's comedic timing. To quote that one contest judge in the hoenn anime, "simply remarkable". I think an all horse or horse like run could be fun. Embrace your inner horse girl, maybe in one of the games where you can pet them?

[@sebastianbjorkman4273]

What even are all the horse pokemon? All i can think of is Kantonian/Galarian Rapidash, Mudsdale and Zebstrika. If you really want to stretch the rules i suppose Girafarig looks like a funny little horse too

[@darkninjafirefox]

@@sebastianbjorkman4273 he has used a girafarig in the past named beep beep pony soooo I'd let it slide tbh

[@BelligerentPenguin]

That's Dr. HG, buddy. He went through school to get that degree, and he deserves the title.

[@darkninjafirefox]

@@BelligerentPenguin you're so right, my bad

[@cyberdarkturtle6971]

​@@darkninjafirefoxhe ahould do an all reptile run to do anothwr pet run

[@GreyDuovis]

Weird request, but could be cool to see a "copycat" nuzlocke where you challenge each gym with its own type. I think this is only possible in a few gens (and fun in even fewer) but Id love to see it none the less. Whatever you do next im looking forward to it!

[@achromaticmediant2738]

Luigi finally getting his time in the sun. Also the set up for the Luigi's Mansion joke was prime

[@NinjaAdorable]

I don't see this enough in the comments, but your sound design for your fights are amazing. Makes them LITERAL rollercoaster rides.

[@gwabd6639]

Nice to see the starters get some love! They often get left behind in these runs either because they don't fit the type restriction or they get voted out of the snaplockes so giving them a chance to shine here in a ROMhack where they all get to be at their best is great! And every single one got a chance to lend a hand (even Sceptile)!

[@TrunkaMonk]

25:43 is one of the best moments I’ve ever seen on this channel. And I remember Tom the Swellow going down to counter in normal types only in emerald

[@OmegaMercenary]

17:06 the stare from prinplup is so insanely funny

[@billynikakis8532]

Typhlosion is in my top 3 faves so it was great to see him shine like this. It definately needs some love.

[@luceharrietf]

I've been rewatching (excessively) all of your narrated ROM hack nuzlockes recently, so when this came up this morning I was SO HAPPY!! I love all of your playthroughs, but your more "specialty" playthroughs (ROM hacks, randomized, co-op playthroughs with narration, gift Pokemon only, single stage only, Pokemon GO-based, no healing, no new moves etc) are my ABSOLUTE favourite and I've seen them all at least 4 times. Those ones probably take a lot more time/effort but I love them so much and appreciate all the work you put into them. I especially love your narration & storytelling, it brings the videos to a whole new level. I can't wait to see what other creative stuff you've been working on, and I hope to see some more ROM hack or randomiser playthroughs in the future. Thanks, FlygonHG for providing us with such creative & quality content, your nuzlockes are by FAR my favourite on YT and I wish I knew more creators with similar styles as you. Your storytelling is impeccable. I usually fall asleep with one of your nuzlockes in the background because I find your content really easy to listen to, it stays interesting whilst relaxing. 🥰❤

[@Khlaylav]

The seamless transition from "beat it in one attempt" to "beat it in TWO attempts" was hilarious and perfect

[@13JackStorm]

Would Love to see an Eeveelution only run. Different results for different Gens so lots of potential options.

[@dagamerzz23]

My favorite starter is actually the Popplio-Brionne-Primarina line. I really enjoy doing fairy mono-type challenges and I love the allusions to the Selkie of Irish/Scottish folklore in their design.

[@elizard4648]

26:20 the Omelas reference had me actually laughing

[@error4o416]

Is it just me or does anyone else like to fall asleep to Flygon HG’s nuzlocke videos? Idk but something about his nuzlockes are pretty relaxing.

[@mello-by]

Yes

[@justjoannak]

Not just you

[@vaporeon344]

I gotta say, the line with Luigi busting the ghosts in Fantina’s gym has gotta be some of the best script writing you’ve done. Well played, sir.

[@garbless]

19:25 my favourite move that machamp knows

[@Judgementday3010]

Holy sh--! The range of anxiety and emotion I felt with that Regigigas portion, then the sharp and casual transition, was the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.

[@glitchnout7655]

One of the greatest poke tubers ever hands down

[@UrFavoriteArsonist]

Yessum

[@jeremiahsmith7588]

Yes'm!

[@TungstenArm]

This was by far your best sponsorship segment ever. Incredible writing.

[@nickstauch8923]

Can we talk about how this video had one of the greatest ad reads of all time?

[@lwfawn]

Always a good day when Dr. Flygon uploads a new video! Excited to see this one.

[@azizthanawala4434]

Appreciate rolling the ads along w the game footage, made sure no one skips them. Gotta respect the 5D chess move 😂💆🏻‍♂️

[@phoenix7208]

Never would I have thought that this man would come back to Renegade Platinum and do something as crazy as this.

[@erdapfel300]

Wp, Flygon! A deathless Renegade Platinum run using the Starters with only 2 crits that mattered dodged is very impressive! I was super surprised that the AI wasn't smart enough to switch out the Crobat to Magnezone though, after being locked in with Choice Scarf Cross Poison!

[@XyrnaTheTrainer]

This is easily one of the best sponsorship segments you’ve ever done

[@pitalovr]

The editing with this one is so good! Major props

[@syan2240]

Is this the first specialized romhack nuzlocke? I'm so excited to see more of this

[@mello-by]

He did blaze black I think

[@adelaestrella3338]

Starter pokemon are some of my favorite in the whole game I don't know what is about having such neat little trios on a single team but it makes me very happy! Great job! ❤

[@cjmiller1595]

“Great question little boy” “I’m 28” had me giggling for a good 5 minutes

[@stevenzemaitis1513]

Love your romhack playthroughs, always fun to see drays games

[@jadenprice1463]

I'm Honestly so happy to see Venusaur and Meganium getting such good usage

[@christopherbgsted4749]

I am needlessly happy. You named your rival Chris, diamond was my first pokemon game when I was 6, this was a burst of nostalgia from the start. On top of that, the run was incredibly well played, the video incredibly well edited and that makes this guy incredibly happy. Well done, and thank you, Flygon, you've come so exceptionally far from the start of this channel, and your growth shows in absolutely flying colors in this amazing video 👌🏻

[@UrFavoriteArsonist]

Amazin upload, FlygonHG! You got very lucky with the abilities this run

[@ddrlevelasian]

That was genuinely like, one of the funniest ad reads I've ever watched and not skipped straight through, you are a champion

[@cheeseier]

Loved this run it was fun seeing these buffed starters get used all the time. I would love to see more themed runs of this game or other romhacks as I really enjoy watching the romhack runs and it is a great way to be able to play a romhack game for more than 1 run

[@razzberrypop]

Literally dropped everything when I saw the upload!!!! So many intense moments, I was just engulfed in your storytelling that I didn’t even realize how long the video was 😮 SO excited to see the next video!!!

[@mjcrona3537]

I think this is easily my favorite video of yours, makes me happy to see how far you've come (and also having the best ad reads I've ever seen and no im not joking) I'm always happy to see an upload from you!

[@bubblesofthecoast6393]

I’ve gone back and forth on this answer. If anything, this answer probably would change over time, but my current answer is probably Hisuian Typhlosion. I absolutely adore his chill attitude as we journeyed through Hisui

[@sharris1831]

Flygon is such an incredible creator. The way he makes these into stories is so entertaining to watch. Even this ad read was easily my favorite ad read ever. The Regigigas bit? I was dying

[@nickortiz2752]

The Segway to the ad was perfect, almost as good as the GarchompFJ segways

[@danielhale1]

Normally the opponent scores the surprise kills with critical hits, but it looks like Flygon's R&D team discovered the Clutch Critical Hit trait just in time!

[@kevinlyon875]

Great video as usual and love when an ad segment is enjoyable to watch and has an interesting product 🤝

[@Lofsnesmonster]

Dr Flygon this exam period has been rough, these vids give me the necessary serotonin boost to keep going. Appreciate it sm

[@andrewcook8300]

Please do more romhack nuzlocke videos. The increased difficulty makes it so interesting.

[@diamonddust4486]

The 12 v 12 is such a terrifying fight. You gotta prepare for everything and build your whole team for any combination of pokemon... Or bring a Charizard.

[@Flynnisthename]

Your rom hack nuzlockes are my favorite!!! I hope you do more in the future, my favorite is the Pokémon x one you did. It was super cool seeing you use legendaries!

[@CreeperDjGirl]

Dude you are the definition of a boss i use all your vids as how to nuzlocke ive watched them over and over while i do my own runs to lean your magnificent ways but i cant even get half way through this or inclement emerald your ways have helped me get through fire red omega crystal legacy and storm silver anyway mad respect to this run and all your others especially your diamond run with only fire types keep up the amazing work

[@WOWLionblood]

Hey Flygon, the ad segment was very interesting constructed. Good Job!

[@headempty8642]

Been watching you for a while now. Love your videos, I always watch your main channel ones and highlights before bed. Keep it up Dr One Ball HG!

[@ArchAngel77758]

Somehow, someway, the commentating of these videos gets better and better. When I say that flygon is my favorite nuzlocker of all time, I don't even mean that he just stays cool and collected through any fight, and that I don't think I've ever seen him sweat in a battle, I mean that he goes above and beyond in all of his content aspects. What an absolute gigaChad in his field. I love that I am a part of this community and have witnessed the best at work. Much love, flygon. Please keep up the phenomenal work! ❤️

[@sammilksword5716]

Much respect for the crazy effort Flygon puts into his ad reads of all things

[@redmagejack]

“I literally Pay Taxes” I think my favorite part of being a fan of your work for LITERAL YEARS OH GOD TIME DOESNT STOP is seeing your personality and sense of humor really come out in your videos over time. That’s some good shit right there

[@YeetMan.]

Your pronunciation of Arcanine kills me everytime. ARC-UH-NINE! Great content as always 😂

[@TreuyZ]

YES! i Love these Rom-Hacks!

[@arcturus4853]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is my favorite nuzlocke content on KZbin. Great idea!

[@itsallme1234]

At this point any time flygon narrates the end of a battle before it’s actually on screen i start getting nervous. And mudkip. My favorite starter is the adorable derp from hoenn

[@vorsutus7615]

This video was, as always always always, a critical hit on the enjoyment scale. Big kudos Dr HG, thank you for all the effort you pour into your work!

[@MrDrPsych]

Love this video and am excited to see more romhack content in the future!

[@klukoo7025]

Nearly 50 minute long video of my favourite pokemon rom hack from my favourite KZbinr? What a day 😋

[@cawatuwnew]

Aaah so glad to catch this video so soon!! Youre my favorite yt for sure 💕

[@dreeg1896]

You know what I would like to see? A run where you can only use Mystery Dungeon starters. It’s an interesting group. Depending on the mystery dungeon you go with you get most of the starters, plus a few bonus guys like Riolu, Skitty, Munchlax, Meowth, Axew, etc. it’d be fun to see maybe an Eternal X run like this? Idk.

[@autumnisanxious4838]

I am furiously taking notes for my own Renegade Platinum nuzlocke

[@TuckNelly]

Romhack Nuzlockes are my favorite. You are a skilled nuzlocker Dr. HG, and these difficult roms really allow you to showcase that!

[@Frenzy_Ice]

The best romhack with the best kind of Pokémon by the best Nuzlocker. What more could you wish for

[@phyllotaxis]

Favorite starter has been Typhlosion ever since I first played Silver, I'm so happy they added a new form in PLA (and every romhack adds too many buffs lmao). Delphox is a close second though, love the shiny palette on him.

[@Kaligraphy22]

Dude, I was legit cheering for you against Cynthia! Great run! And my boy, Typholosion, made it to tthe Hall of Fame!

[@emilysmith2965]

26:20 Ursula K LeGuin references were not on my KZbin Nuzlocke Bingo card this year, but it made my heart smile so thank you for that

[@asteroid_field]

this was a super fun run to watch, all three of my favorite starters (blastoise, typhlosion, and torterra) all got significant moments and screentime so im satisfied :D

[@ManuelRodriguez-db3hv]

YES MORE ROMHACKS CHALLENGES PLEASE

[@evanyoder8206]

Your uploads always make my day better! Best poketuber❤

[@erikacabreja6186]

I love these videos. Thank you for the great content 🎉

[@wanderingbardgaming]

Yessss a KZbin I like acknowledges Colosseum's existence let's go!

[@realityrot9824]

Meganium has always been my favorite starter. I love the solid bulk it has and funny enough it helped me beat this romhack.

[@jacksmackszac8483]

Insane, literally just finished your original ren plat runs

[@jeremiahsmith7588]

So nice to comment on a video of yours and not be a tear or two late 😂 love your content, Dr, and look forward to your videos! ❤

[@markpollock8553]

It’s good seeing a run with strong Pokémon as it allows you to see and appreciate the build of the rom hack better

[@Teaandephemery]

Hell of a way to ensure people don't skip the ad. Love it.

[@jesusdenazaret1698]

I love your content, im currently studying 3d design and having your videos as bakground in the second monitor helps me a lot when modeling

[@klukoo7025]

Another great video Flygon! Youre improvement at nuzlockes is great to see with so many more frequent deathless runs! A challenge run that could be interesting is a hardcore nuzlocke of BW2 but no stab moves are allowed. Either way i look forward to your next video 😁

[@Erikuzuma]

Flygon: "With such a limited number of-" Me: "INTENTIONALLY VERSATILE, POWERFUL, AND RELIABLE BY DESIGN!" Flygon: "-encounters"

[@alexrawls5217]

Thank you for making such amazing videos. your videos are the ones I watch if I’m stressed or having a bad day just some nice wholesome fun despite the state of the world rn

[@mikemontoya3703]

Don’t know why I have not subscribed before I watch most of your videos. I love your naming schemes!!!

[@nolanevans7603]

I'd love to see Radical Red 4.0, an exceptionally fun game and turtwig gets a cool new ability! Thanks Flygon

[@twdTKA]

Great video as always. To answer your question about my favourite starter, it is hands down Typhlosion, no contest. Typhlosion is my favourite Pokémon in general. Heart Gold was the first Pokemon game I played and since I was very young, I relied heavily on my starter and barely used any of my other Pokemon, so he’s been near and dear to my heart ever since.

[@sarahlodge2961]

Looking out for the TS references are my favorite part of every video. Keep truckin my guy

[@a_delightful_nerd]

Wonderful content as usual! Thank you! Cyndaquil is my favorite starter. Very nostalgic for me, as Crystal version was the first Pokèmon game I purchased with my own money 😊

[@fruitpunchsamuraidavid]

Were spoiled this week, 2 Videos? Man, I love RenPlat!! Truly the best DS Sinnoh experience! This was such a fun run!

[@Chainy871]

Empoleon was the first starter I chose so I'll always be nostalgic for it. Great video btw!

[@TheHealingManifest]

I was literally watching your first renegade platinum play through before you posted this and finally got to watch it

[@indigoblue8600]

The regigigas bit made me audibly laugh, great stuff as always

[@techknight3753]

Jeez, Waluigi came out swinging, you can tell how eager he was to get out of that box. Only to promptly get shoved back in as his main charactor moment was over. Seriously though, every member of this team got to have their own main charactor moment. Really fitting for a starter only run...

[@scottcameron174]

This was THE BEST ad segment I've seen you do.