Pokémon White 2 Hardcore Nuzlocke - Grass Types Only! (No items, no overleveling)

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Normal Nuzlocke Ruleset:
1. Fainting = Death
2. Can only catch Grass Type Pokémon (Species Clause); This includes Pokémon that evolve INTO Grass types, but does NOT include non-Grass Pokémon that evolved from Grass types!
3. Nickname Pokémon
Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
4. No items in battle (held items okay)
5. No leveling past the next gym leader/E4's ace (at the START of the battle)
6. Play on manual "Set" battle mode
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[@dodominart]

This was an amazing run, and the storytelling was just perfect. You keep outdoing youserlf with every video you make! I wish every one of them could have made it to the White Forest, but I know the ones who couldn't make it were happy to see their friends there at the end. Thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of this, it was incredibly fun to make those illustrations. And seeing them at the end makes me very emotional, again, thanks so much Flygon!

[@jordanhamel6191]

I just wonder why leafeon wasnt an eligible encounter in this run

[@santiagocarretero2825]

@@jordanhamel6191 Because the moss rock is in the post game

[@walterraschenbach4068]

“The genetic bullet to the kneecap that is being born a Sunkern.” BRUTAL

[@thunderfiter]

AND with an adamant nature

[@Mech299]

Appropriately, Sunflora has no kneecaps! XD

[@PansyPops]

It’s brutal yeah. But I’d say it’s more of a sniper shot to the skull.

[@Ericbomb]

That end scene was... heart wrenching? Why was this so emotional and one of the closest looking runs in awhile?

[@adam404err0r]

Loves a good immediate spoiler 😮

[@faytleingod1851]

Then don't read the comments....

[@CyberchaoX]

Storytelling. FlygonHG was in top form with this one, crafting a compelling narrative worthy of the title of "Nuzlocke".

[@joshkyei3105]

@faytleingod1851 Well, it's a highlighted comment, so it's a bit hard to miss when it can be seen without opening the comment section.

[@faytleingod1851]

@@joshkyei3105 even so what does it spoil. That it was a "close game." Never even said if he won or lost.

[@Calamitri]

Holy crap, this is probably the best video you’ve ever made. It’s absolutely insane how much work you put in, we don’t deserve this. Well done, Dr. FlygonHG. Also Ross might’ve been the unluckiest pokémon of all time lol

[@BrightofNight]

Only one minute in and the narrative framing is already top tier.

[@thatGillessGamer]

Indeed. 😢

[@Devilinabag]

A natural story teller

[@BrightofNight]

@@Devilinabag come for the nuzlocke and stay for the gut wrenching plot lines of leafy Friends characters

[@slice813]

Yes

[@Rivecha]

​@BrightofNight I mean nuzlockes originally started as a storytelling device to make Pokemon fanfics more interesting, and only turned into a more competitive challenge later. Creating a narrative for your runs brings this full circle

[@NinjaPickle]

This is undoubtedly Flygon's Magnum Opus. Years of him honing his craft in storytelling, team building, video editing, and comedy writing have all culminated to this video. It tells a beautiful story, is one of the closest runs from a gameplay perspective in Nuzlocke history (literally down to one turn deciding the fate of the entire battle), somehow has incredible world building which I didn't even know was possible for a Monotype challenge, and overall has phenomenal pacing and editing choices in the music and visuals. Bravo Matti, this is why you're the best Nuzlocke content creator on this site

[@some1koolpp84]

Ferroseed spinning super fast in speed up is the funniest thing to me

[@hayleywaalen2612]

Like a Beyblade!

[@thiefpotato2759]

I would agree if it wasn't for the ferroseeds sprite. For some reason, its the funniest thing to me. My humor is broken.

[@hayleywaalen2612]

@@thiefpotato2759 At least Hitmontop came before it.

[@j.madsus]

Better than the dead looking 3D sprite

[@GeekyGooForYou]

I was not going in expecting to be holding back tears by the end. I am such a huge fan of these story-driven nuzlockes, and I can't wait to see more of them in the future :')

[@kohrakthehorriblebionicle6187]

That champion battle was an absolute bloodbath, holy shit. I know Cynthia gets touted as the scariest champion but Iris really doesn't get enough recognition for her part

[@gumballz.9259]

Mainly because her Dragon team is kinda meh if you have a good Ice user.

[@artiecsp53]

@@gumballz.9259 it’s kinda sad that fights are often balanced around that, but it does make for good challenges in monotype runs

[@dabmonstr7403]

Honestly no. Iris isn't that hard. Other than dragon dance none of his pokemon can do anything

[@cameronsmiljan9374]

@@dabmonstr7403 I'm sorry... "his"?

[@surprisedadrianlol]

Really, in my hardcore nuzlocke I just swept her entire team with a Close combat Heracross since she refused to by any means send out her sashed Haxorus until after I OHKO'd all of her pokémon.

[@TommyCG_]

Flygon. Thank you for this cinematic masterpiece. Sad for the friends we lost along the way, but happy for the final member of the Sunkern bloodline to make it to the Forest.

[@Tylahh]

I know that honestly was such a good thing to add at the start because sunkern always gets no love but this video was a masterpiece

[@wisp_r]

this run was an absolute rollercoaster, especially that champion fight. a massive salute to all our fallen friends. o7

[@ExtraKristi]

I feel like part of why Flygon's writing in these hits so well besides the obvious incredible amount of work is that it really captures the emotional feel of when you yourself are playing a nuzlocke and get so attached and invested in your pokemon. Feels like the true spirit of what a nuzlocke is meant to be! Also he really went off with the sound editing in this one 👏👏

[@fluxgoodra9034]

Ok why did that ending hit harder than Ash dying in the first movie? Bruh your storytelling is absolutely amazing and that final art with the sunset is beautiful

[@FallenAva]

Fr

[@stokeyarcanum5754]

I saw it in theaters as a kid and honestly the Pikachu short at where charizard gets its head stuck in the pipe hit me hard. Ash dying near the end? Naw literally no feelings at all about it lol

[@wandabunny8199]

Imma make it a lil sadder at 35:10 we can see text on the tree which is probably the names of the fallen grass types

[@fluxgoodra9034]

Tbf as well my current grass Nuzlocke on Violet is getting wrecked too. Best Geeta last night with one Pokemon still standing, got 8 Pokemon in the box to try and continue the run with.

[@fluxgoodra9034]

@zynchoru1795 Turo. Wanna get to him before I start doing the challenge up to the Geeta rematch

[@prestonjones9167]

I love how this narrative based stye of nuzlocke video is almost a call back to how nuzlockeing originally started, with forum posts and web comics of people telling their nuzlocke stories. Awesome, incredibly entertaining video

[@TrontorSwankyPants]

do you have any links to these old nuzlockes? I would love to read them

[@ragequazar]

i don't usually comment on nuzlocke videos, but your storytelling is absolutely unmatched in the poketuber scene, and these stories are what truly makes these challenges. thank you for your hard work

[@553heart]

The way i actually cried at the champion battle. The narrative was more than well done. Physically hurt me to lose Monica, who i felt deserved a better life

[@creeperzpotato]

You legitimately made me cry at the end, pure emotion was shown, 10/10

[@franxmaton3]

Same

[@bg3929Z]

Kudos to the artist of the final image. It brought a tear to my eye, and a sniffle too. Well done. I know no one told them life was gonna be this way, , but in the end, I think it all turned out ok.

[@thatGillessGamer]

I'm actually so emotional after this video. It was such a beautiful story. There were a few moments of genuine heartbreak for me, when I found out that certain team members had to take the fall for their other teammates to survive. Out of everyone on the team, I wanted Roserade and Lilligant to make it to the end, as they are my favorite Grass-type Pokémon of them all. But, seeing that ending screen with the surviving members seemed to compensate. Great work, Flygon. You made an emotional roller coaster of a video insurmountable in terms of quality. If you ever top this, I may need to spend a whole day in my room, contemplating life. 🧡

[@fletcherthenerd]

Idk if anybody remembers the old nuzlocke comics people used to make on deviantART but this is genuinely bringing back the feelings that those used to for my teenage self, I never thought I’d feel this way about pokemon again. Thank you for that.

[@ADSBlue44]

Okay but that editing with transitioning Roxie’s chant into Hugh’s battle theme was brilliant 2:56

[@orchididol]

omg i didn't even notice that's super cool

[@5im5am]

Dam! I wouldn’t have noticed this, thanks for point this out

[@nipungupta8846]

Man that ending scene was genuinely heartwarming. Didn't know the narrative setup would be anything other than a safe segway into humor, but the ending genuinely made me feel warm and fuzzy. Thanks for this!

[@alexread6767]

I love how you keep adding a little story to your runs! Especially because you explain WHY we're going to the League in these stories. To me, that's the most important piece. And you're very good at story telling as a whole.

[@EmiliaHoarfrost]

I like how narrative and dramatic your challenges are getting, not only with the grunt playthroughs but now giving Sunkern a personality as a mastermind, making an eldorado-themed story plot...

[@GPurcellMusic]

I didn't expect a Pokémon monolocke to be the thing that made me cry today, but here we are! Excellent work, Flygon, your storytelling is - as always - top notch!

[@Honeyist]

That was the most exceptional Leaf Blade of all time. Crit chance, overgrow, grass gem, and the weight of the entire journey behind it. Marvellous video Mr HG.

[@peperando8733]

I don't know how, but you always manage to make me root (pun intended) for these pixels man... This one was brutal. Monica's story truly touched my heart born in just a small patch of grass... I really wanted her to reach the White forest... I want to think she was there in spirit with the ones that made it.

[@KevoCubbies3747]

She was so close if she didnt get min damage on that stupid Haxorus, mpst of the team including her wouldve made it as she probably sweeps the rest of the battle.

[@d15t0rted4]

no other nuzlocker comes close, only other vid ive seen where i care about the pokemon is jaiden's runs but the consistency and bar you set is raised with each hilarious run

[@suttnerd1804]

The fact that you add narratives to your nuzlockes give them that extra oomph that makes me smile everytime. also Garchomp FJ is canon

[@Father_Bohawk]

Gotta confirm the story lines added to the runs are fantastic. And something I think a lot of us hardcore nuzlockers forget sometimes. Yes the rules are designed to add challenge but we also need to feel the weight of the losses. And while sacrifices are needed, remembering the losses makes the runs more memorable Absolutely fantastic video, great content and amazing plays!

[@juliawidobravely]

4:47 And the first time that Gunther saw Koffing, nothing was gonna stop him. He laid the groundwork and then just like clockwork, the dominoes cascaded in a line...

[@pitato123]

I didn't know a nuzlocke could bring me to tears, what amazing story telling.

[@rb4734]

Absolutely amazing again. You lift nuzlocking to another level. Not just nicknaming the mons, but creating a tear drawing story for the run. So glad to see those 4 happy grassy friends enjoying the white forest.

[@loudwhispre9406]

I don't know if it's been said yet, but your storytelling really is out of this world. I've never been so sad to see a story end, nor have I been as emotionally invested in characters the way I was yours.

[@atsukana1704]

Lilligant is such an underrated mon. Under sun it has unmatched speed with chlorophyll, like higher base than that of speed deoxys. Maractus also has to be amongst my favorite pokemon designs. Its just so happy being a dancing cactus.

[@whatis_goingon]

This is definitely a minority opinion, but I really enjoy using the extremely niche option of own tempo petal dance liligant.

[@raytheman5316]

​@@whatis_goingon me too

[@tehcyde]

I dunno. Lilligant definitely got her day in the sun in Legends: Arceus. Hisuian Lilligant is one of my absolute favorites.

[@Graestra]

@@tehcyde Though that's offset by being less cute. Regular Lilligant's design is just too good

[@tehcyde]

@@Graestra Cute is relative, though. I thought Hisuian Lilligant was adorable and spunky-looking. And her moves were the very picture of grace. 🙌

[@Canadian_Princess]

I love how the hardcore Nuzlockes are becoming more and more narrative driven. It's super cute and entertaining!

[@CasperFox]

Bro your nuzlockes are on an entirely diff level than anyone on KZbin. The narration, telling a story, concept and everything is just perfect. Thank you for sharing your content with us

[@beauxrem]

Flygon's storytelling skills and absolutely amazing. I love how each encounter is treated as a friend and fully fleshed out character to the narrative. It makes each video an absolute treat.

[@Setvilioux]

God alive that ending actually had me tearing up. It's been incredible like... seeing how good you've gotten at storytelling even when the premise of the story is goofy. Each run just gets better and better and I'm always so excited when I see one in my sub feed.

[@NileBakura]

I was on the edge of my seat watching that final battle. And then to see the end, all them at the white forest, overlooking the sunset, remembering the ones who didn't make it but helped make the journey. I CRIED. You're story writing is amazing.

[@Dalek_Evan]

That might be the best champion fight you’ve ever put on this channel. What a finish, and what a beautiful piece of art to end the journey on.

[@trombaritone86]

I know that all of the story writing is a lot of extra work, but I appreciate how much more engaging your nuzlockes are than a lot of other people's. I feel the losses and I celebrate the wins so much more.

[@dragoniteisbased]

“More like grOSS” had me rolling, he always finds a way to make me crack up in every single video

[@farmerphern]

I'm in awe. The narrative, the emotion, the tears at the end! You're not just another nuzlocker, you're a storyteller, and a fantastic one at that. Please keep doing your art, even if not every nuzlocke is an epic story to be told, when you do tell us a story, we'll be here, ready to watch and listen.

[@JustAnotherHaiku]

I've been considering a Grass Monolocke in BW2, so this was fun to see! The editing and storytelling was absolutely stellar! You've only gotten better and better at this! I love the end art, too. Even if not everyone survived, at least the survivors finally got to witness the White Forest and carry on their memory.

[@averysmalman8191]

I'm in the middle of one in BW1, there's a surprising number of solid Grass types in Unova even without the expanded dex

[@sourishnandy5094]

One of the best nuzlocke story possible. The end music with the 4 sitting on top spread a different kind of peace.

[@RealJB003]

Roxie’s Koffing fight actually makes sense if you know Gen 5 AI. It views moves with guaranteed effects as status moves. So it sees clear smog as haze, and it sees bulldoze as scary face. Very strange, and I use this strategy to trivialize Clay every time since all of his Pokémon prioritize getting to a point of outspeeding you with Bulldoze unless they see a kill.

[@simon3662]

It's not that complex, Koffing just doesn't have Clear Smog, idk where Flygon got that information from lmao

[@johnapple6646]

So that's why clay's AI was so weird when I fought him with rock types? I thought his AI got broken by me editing the rom and was picking random moves

[@pengie-gw2lu]

@@simon3662 Serebii says her Koffing has Clear Smog in Easy/Normal mode. That's probably where it came from.

[@reycoswanson]

Its so nice that you can create these little stories through each run. Its not just a "lets see him beat the game again with X type" i want to see the next adventure. And its clear you enjoy doing it, which is the best part :)

[@shawnr.938]

One of the best nuzlocke vids you’ve made. Loved the storytelling! Grass-only play through looks so hard but like a lot a fun. Great vid 10/10

[@Pikarose150]

The artwork at the end is so cute! These Nuzlocke stories are better than some of the actual Pokemon movies, so much thought, effort, and care put into giving these pixelated pocket monsters personality.

[@ariajohnson8107]

Man.. what a bittersweet ending. Hey, Flygon... Since you became a Champion, are you at least allowed to bury your fallen teammates in that forest? It would be a sweet, fitting, final act of service for them...

[@qomodontheking4105]

Ngl I think this is my favorite nuzlocke to date,the narration, the story the absolute anime-esce photo finish everything was perfect awesome job HG!

[@Gemini_Blessed_Boy]

The ending 😭 I was so emotionally invested in this story and with its characters

[@palibakufun]

The thing about the stories you tell in your videos that I love so much, is it gets back to the essence of those old Nuzlockes. They were sad stories often times, and while I love me some numbers and statistics and stuff in a super difficult challenge run, it's these ones with the stories driving them forward that are my favorites. 10/10 stuff always, my man.

[@stray_mutt_bones]

I don’t often comment but I had absolute chills at the end of this video, your storytelling skills are spectacular.

[@jimmieflemming826]

This was an emotional roller coaster. I love the runs that have a narrative thread under them, like this one, seal team 6, and the Christmas one

[@Lamentationsofapoory]

You have absolutely outdone yourself this time. I've watched hundreds of nuzlockes by now and the ending just struck me. Incredible job. No one does it better.

[@mattd.5254]

"The genetic bullet to the kneecap that is being born an Sunkern" Damn, sometimes Flygon goes hard right out of the gate. Good for you, Gunther.

[@quilaviper]

I love the little stories you make and the personality you give to the team, makes the nuzlockes very engaging! That artwork at the end was beautiful, and a perfect way to wrap up the story!

[@jackyvstheworld]

This might be your best video easily. The narrative storytelling was genuinely so good I got emotional by the end. Over a POKEMON NUZLOCKE. like omg

[@joanhidalgo3923]

That ending left me in tears... How do you always manage to outdo yourself? I'm truly in awe Mr. Flygon, please keep it up.

[@michaelcaprara9709]

Flygon… your story telling is incredible and you have found a way to make something as mundane as just another run through a Pokémon game one of the most entertaining videos on KZbin. Never stop being you and as always I look forward to your next epic!!!

[@marcuscuscus]

God I love how this channel has grown and evolved. From excellent strategic explanations and great gameplay which motivated me through several of my own nuzlockes, to now where you weave varied and intricate stories for each playthrough and each team member. Never mind your comedic chops, which really shine in your most recent videos. You are such a good creator man!

[@nrqmgdln]

The end scene shows me just how far your imagination will continue to soar. With strategy planning, with narrative framing. Everything. Jesus Christ, dude. It’s been years now that I’ve followed your channel. These videos just never fail to entertain. Cheers to your wonderful work.

[@GalaxyHanArt]

Loved the graphics and editing you featured in this video!! It really helped drive home the narrative, which was so touching and beautiful and added to the already wonderful nature of the BW2 games. Great work to you and your editor!

[@baskats51]

I've watched every single Nuzlocke countless times, I have anxiety/insomnia and your voice is the only thing helping me sleep right now! Thank you so so much!!

[@hexxygirl7669]

the most heart wrenching nuzzlocke in a long time

[@wishwriter03]

I love the nuzlockes you do where you add in an extra goal and narrative. This video and Spheal Team Six are two of my favorites from you. Your storytelling has gotten so good in the past couple of months, it makes me so excited to see what you'll come up with next!

[@spicyitalian1448]

I've been watching flygonhg for a couple years, and seeing his style evolve over the years into this beauty is wonderful

[@tearsofregret8743]

These narrative runs are always my favorites because of the creativity but also the amount of love so clearly put into crafting these stories. The art at the end was a special treat that almost brought a tear to my eye. Awesome job as always Mr. HG

[@ohworm1169]

genuinely got emotional at the ending i can’t even lie, this was so compelling to watch

[@Pvp_clues]

There are so many great nuzlockers in the community, but FlygonHG has not only set the bar time and time again, but is the bar. Every intricacy of your story telling, editing, artwork, music… the list goes on. It’s impeccable. Very well done as always and thank you for your hard work.

[@Ciocalatta]

Your videos truly suprise me every time and surpass my already high expectations. Between this, seal team six, and the first flygohHG studios performance with diancia, I truly cannot say which is my favorite. This is nothing short of art

[@jdhammer5632]

Maaan I dont wanna cry over a pokemon nuzlock video but that was amazinggg. The story telling got my hoooked. It was so good. Also I'm surprised no one mentioned that your use of soundtracks for your narration is on point as well. Great video as always FlygonHG. You never miss.

[@COMICSAREAWESOME]

Your storytelling skills are amazing and I love the way you ended the video. I'm not going to spoil how but I cannot remember the last time I felt so many emotions in a nuzlocke video. Thanks Matti💜🖤

[@NotKonan019]

This found me in a sensible day and I was BAWLING my eyes out at the end. Also such a pretty illustration

[@aSUGAaddiction]

Not me crying tears of happiness at the end. One of my favorite nuzlockes ever!

[@hxcto4588]

Sir, I have to say that this video is absolutely top tier! Possibly one of your greatest videos. Other nuzlockers can’t even compete with the amount of extra content your videos have besides nuzlock runs. Good Job brother 🔥

[@SuperLuke5853]

The stories you create with these nuzlockes are always so creative and entertaining

[@mikepost1630]

This is a great throwback to how nuzlockes began as a way to create stories and engage in the game on a narrative level. This story framing was an excellent way to add stakes and personal investment into a run. Congrats to the sunkern who succeeded where his siblings failed and to the rest of the squad as well.

[@etienneherren9508]

My favorite Pokemon game and my favoite type and aditionally you spin this whole narrative around the challenge run. Kudos to you! Thanks

[@MeelinYT]

That was a ride, one of the best videos I’ve seen of yours and that says alot, keep up the great work

[@jonahhallan5547]

That finale shot really hits ya in the feels

[@alli3067]

i love the narratives in these. it reminds me of the old comic days and its something i think is missing from a lot of youtube nuzlockes. i like how you think of a different “story” each time and give the pokemon different personalities, i like how its about them and not about the trainer.

[@SweetLavender680]

It took me way too long to realise that the name theme was friends i knew it was friends right when i saw phoebe and started thinking about the other pokemon you caught Edit: Come on why did phoebe have to die first she's the best character

[@ItsMeVolatility]

20:16 made me pause the video just so I could like it. Happens a ton whenever I watch your content - all these amazing jokes come out of nowhere and through that I get instantly reminded to show my appreciation. Awesome stuff as always, keep it up

[@abbilocke736]

The story, the references, the characterization, the humor - impeccable as always!

[@djsanders1307]

I love how you add so much feelings into hardcore nuzlockes. The others including Leavany look down at you and the other grass types and say. You did good.

[@dylanlarson5889]

This was a cinematic masterpiece, loved every second

[@Jeenzzz]

I've been watching your videos since the beginning, and wow, the narration and story behind this one was absolutely breathtaking, especially that heart warming ending. You're amazing! Keep it up, and thank you for this amazing video.

[@Silvermoon424]

I was so invested in this!! The ending shot almost made me tear up.

[@FreyrsDemise]

I absolutely love these narrative nuzlockes, this one and spheal team six are my favorite videos on your channel and I’ve watched all of them

[@philfever9375]

This is the nest Nuzlocke I’ve ever watched and the story made it 400 times better. I was so rooting for the grass friends to make it to the forest and their backstories had me 😢

[@andrewdurst8455]

Woah that ending image with the music and no commentary made me feel things I wasn’t expecting to feel watching a hardcore nuzlocke Super impressive been binging your content for a bit and it’s come a long way clearly well done

[@edenj6611]

Damn the story telling in this one went crazy

[@zlwilson21]

I really love the editing and narrative framing of your videos! It’s so cool to see you grow into a great filmmaker! Videos like this truly feel like they embody the original spirit of nuzlockes and really just convey such a beautiful story! Keep up the great work!

[@victorrojas6011]

I was so invested in the story 😂😂 so glad there a happy ending! ❤❤

[@kuyaboben5300]

This is absolutely one of my favorite channels, the story telling is tier 0 compared to other poketubers and knowing that you actually made a story using one of my favorite types and the only starter I always use in gen 5, I love this

[@eliemery4328]

At the end, even if Joey didn't kill, he would have put archeops in range of defeatist and his last teamate could have achieve it. Great run !

[@riyaseshadri4824]

Archeops was still faster than Marcel though, and Acrobatics still would have done a lot of damage - I don't remember Marcel's nature, but if it was a -Defense nature there was a good chance he would have been OHKOed from full. 0 Atk Defeatist Archeops Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Simisage: 234-276 (80.4 - 94.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO 0 Atk Defeatist Archeops Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Simisage: 258-306 (88.6 - 105.1%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

[@Literallyheretotalkshi]

Dude the storytelling here was phenomenal. You did a great job with this. When Joey survived the X-Scissor at 32:28 and you transitioned the music at 32:38 I actually got feels. 10/10!