Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen - Champion Rival Battle Music (HQ)

[@forceofnature26]

Blue ending his speech with "I AM THE MOST POWERFUL TRAINER IN THE WORLD" then smash cut to this song is one of the hardest moments in video game history

[@francescoiorfino2002]

Still gives me goosebumps to this day

[@rodrigosantosrodrigues2857]

still gives me THE chill

[@Helm-0]

I didn't grow up with this game at all, so i can safely say that it isn't nostalgia speaking when i say this is easily one of the best moments in gaming.

[@YamisRandom]

FACTS

[@Wflash00]

@@francescoiorfino2002 even in Red and Blue it was pretty hardcore

[@ryuktheshinigami7608]

He's faster than every Pokemon speedrunner in existence. Let that sink in

[@deathlessman01]

question is... how he trains that fast?

[@sujalchavan4822]

@@deathlessman01 he's the speedrunner of speedrunners

[@deathlessman01]

@@sujalchavan4822not not if you use a glitch that gets you to hall of fame immediately after exiting reds house

[@sujalchavan4822]

@@deathlessman01 but what will you do after that?

[@emptyvessel3054]

Took me a sec to recognize your genius

[@haruokumura4271]

I think my favorite part about Blue/Green is that he could actually back up his bark with some credible bite, he wasn't just riding granddad's coattail or being full of himself he was a legitimate child prodigy, thwarted by seemingly the *only* person in all of Kanto who could beat him

[@axell15thewispmaster79]

True and all, but he was also cocky, even if he was really good

[@yoshpeters3079]

@@axell15thewispmaster79 he was a cocky prick but bede Is still much worse

[@sptflcrw8583]

​@@axell15thewispmaster79 that's why he's cool

[@BlueAizu_]

​@@axell15thewispmaster79He was cocky, but he absolutely could back it up if you were unprepared. And let's face it, in many of these encounters we were all caught unprepared at least a few times!

[@axell15thewispmaster79]

@@BlueAizu_ true. I got caught off guard when I tried to go through nugget bridge by accident once

[@notbrandon721]

People say gen 5 music hits different but this goes hard as hell too.

[@Ale-Y]

Yhea

[@cabecinha4987]

Yahe

[@ronnythetoad]

Yhae

[@Sasuke..Uchiha..]

Yaeh

[@Kang_ster]

Haey

[@waryful3]

*_"And now... I am the Pokémon League Champion! Red! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I am the most powerful Trainer in the world!""_*

[@thidathwin4387]

He says that when he doesent know red has lv. 100 pokemon and 99 full restores

[@jeffreygao3956]

Oh, we'll see about that!

[@zereon]

@@thidathwin4387 overleveling and item spam is for babies.

[@TheLudicrousLuv]

@@zereon you just callef lance a baby

[@waryful3]

@@thidathwin4387 frr

[@MaskedChaos]

Red:"finally... I got past lance with only my charizard left..." Blue: "Hey look at my Blastoice's new move!! It's called hydro pump!!"

[@someguyinawheelchair4405]

And that was the day Red went silent

[@strigers8007]

Thats why we buy full restores. Learn from Lance and his wise words.

[@moonlysia]

Oh you son of a-

[@mevang78]

*blastoise*

[@cancerdeporonga666]

Red: HEY LOOK AT MY VENUSAUR NEW MOVE!! ITS CALLED *BLIZZARD*

[@wikidwisurdzzz49]

I love how Blue and Blastoise have the same smirk. They know they're better than you.

[@minipsitigrivideos9415]

They will never be better than Leaf

[@ShadowSkyX]

Same colored eyes too apparently O_o

[@ninjastarstudios1139]

Arrogant trainer and arrogant Pokémon makes perfect sence!! 😂😂😂

[@hwanniggles187]

This is why Blue shouldve canonically had Blastoise. It just fits him perfectly like Red with Charizard

[@EWOODJ]

@@minipsitigrivideos9415 Leaf wishes.

[@lukecrittell]

Blue: Oh? You’re approaching me? Red: I can’t become champion without getting closer

[@cowboyoctopus2738]

PURPLE JAPAN LETTERS INTENSIFIES

[@JamarJamuckus]

Isn't that a jojo reference

[@lukecrittell]

life gives you lemons yes, it is

[@hasuki5604]

Luke Crittell nice pic

[@darxop6502]

One problem, Red doesnt talk

[@841seb]

One of the biggest plot twists ever finding out your rival is the pokemon league champion

[@RSD321KOOL]

and going full sonic the hedgehog on you telling you that you were too slow, and he best the champion before you. and we all know what happens to sonic every five to ten minutes.

[@jiraiya0698]

Nahhh, in my opinion you fight with him so many times, one just before entering the Victory road. He should have disappear since The ship or so and every time you encounter he should always have an unbeatable team so at the very end beating him for the first time would have been way more satisfying.

[@bend4r1n0]

Hi nixon :P

[@jedinamenlos]

Sebastian C. Gomez yeah but it didn't last long though

[@Clonedge]

Sebastian C. Gomez well if you read his text and notice all of the locations he's at, he's always one step ahead of you, so if you saw that and thought about it, it's not that surprising (still was very surprising for a newbie though

[@librask3009]

Probably the greatest and most epic soundtrack in Pokémon history, compared to its age and what handheld console it was for.

[@dekunutted2491]

Andreas Rask amen.

[@WalYT]

And then Sun and Moon came out.

[@librask3009]

Herbert The soundtrack is soothing and all, but Pokémon hasn't been as epic since (except for gen IV)

[@WalYT]

Andreas Rask ..Nah, it's been a lot better than Gen 1 in a couple games. IV, V, and VII had a lot better of a story, and VII's soundtrack is really unique, and epic.

[@librask3009]

Herbert The story is getting better with the newer games and I don't specifically mean that gen 1 had the best music. This theme in particular, I just found good. I agree with you (except for the gen V and great soundtrack part. I'm not really a fan of that)

[@Kyublitz]

One of the most unique thing about this champion, he like to use Ultra Balls, none of the others do that

[@MaxiundMicky]

Never noticed that O.o

[@Kyublitz]

Yep

[@axolotlanarchy5958]

Sun and Moon almost never has characters with just normal pokeballs.

[@red2664]

.... .... ... ..... Hi

[@rekilu2640]

Cuz he's 2x better than you.

[@Starricane]

0:57 I love that hint of happiness in the intense tune. Really reminds you that either you're winning and those are notes of triumph, or that he's just your rival still and those are notes of youth... before going right back to the notes of danger, of the most important battle in your life.

[@ono_o_o]

This is a perfect description of it

[@trashley64]

What was cooler? Seeing your rival as champion in gen 1, or seeing yourself as champion in gen 2?

[@dcarterm8371]

Super Goku Well we can't insert our team on red so the rival

[@sugarbee3476]

yep

[@sakon14]

That would actually be so cool. Imagine if trading with RBY generated a NPC in your GSC cart with the first team you registered to the Hall of Fame in your RBY game.

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

You're not the champ in Gen 2, you're getting it mixed with Gen 7. (Ok, you technically are in every game, but it's Gen 7 where you're the first champ)

[@bend4r1n0]

+Heins Doofenshmirtz No, he is saying that your gen 1 self IS champion in gen 2, why? The champion theme is playing

[@darthredneck3815]

Ah LeafGreen, my introduction into Pokemon and home to many of my fond memories. This champion theme song is peak awesomeness. While Cynthia's theme is filled with dread, Blue's LGFR theme feels more like an awesome final showdown between two very powerful childhood rivals that is filled with many opportunities to see who will become the best.

[@pacificpoke5606]

This comment is deep

[@Gofr4]

Leaf Green was my first Pokemon game too, it was one hell of an introduction to the series for me. Just seeing how rude of a guy Blue was, It filled me with determination to beat his ass one day

[@Lil_Ducky43]

@@Gofr4 how long did it take you to beat him

[@Gofr4]

@@Lil_Ducky43 a long while bro, I lost to him so many times to the point wear I had to poison his team to win

[@CoolyCools]

@@Gofr4 I felt the satisfaction of finally beating this game just a week ago, I knew everything what to do. i was just too weak back then. Damn the feeling. Its been years without you fire red. I fucking love you game.

[@mr.zahsome7254]

The only rival who actually beat the Pokemon League and became champion even if it was only short-lived.

[@anordhuscarl8226]

You could make the argument that Silver does as well. He follows you from Johto to Kanto. Unless theres some extra-game source that says he took a boat or train.

[@kohinoorbanerjee4009]

@@anordhuscarl8226 what logic is that? You have to be champion to go to Kanto? Everyone has to beat Lance before they can travel to the next region to meet their grandma for example?

[@natelecarde962]

N: Am I a joke to you?

[@Circle2763]

Hau exists and so Does N

[@jamesdinius7769]

N would like a word.

[@arandomguy8000]

Gen 1: WOW MY RIVAL IS THE CHAMPION Gen 8: oh wow leon

[@ps4pro668]

He’s unbeatable!

[@mmr3029]

And he has a Charizard

[@kohinoorbanerjee4009]

@Zedrik Allen same my dude

[@novemberninth4392]

Have I told you that he's unbeatable?

[@blueyoshi5133]

Omg guys it’s Leon he’s the unbeatable champion! He has a charizard from generation 1 Kanto! From red and blue you played those games right?? He has a charizard from red and blue!!!!! And he’s a champion like blue from Pokémon red and blue! Remember that game? You should buy our products

[@ryplecuk767]

*Gary holds a Ultra-ball with a menacing smile... *Red laughs with head down and shows a Master-ball from his pocket!

[@brandtheblazesoul6836]

+Daniel Mtz Rmz overkill confirmed

[@RSD321KOOL]

* Red opens Masterball to reveal that he caught a Riceball inside it. * He then proceeds to beat the shit of of Assfart with his Riceball.

[@HassouTobi88]

*Red proceeds to slaughter Gary's team with the 3 legendary birds and his Charizard*

[@chrindo8237]

+Rhys Superdude This comment deserves more love.

[@159Fender159]

Honestly, if by the time you beat your rival for the first time you've already used the masterball, it probably isn't anything THAT good.

[@Vyomesh839]

If you don't hear Pidgeot's cry at the start of this in your head you haven't played Pokemon enough ;)

[@ByonLe7]

I heard Heracross's !

[@axelgarcia2511]

+Byon Lee hell yeah boy :D

[@bagsim751]

well i heard the sound of pokeballs like " tutu tutu tutu" and then heracross

[@RedsteelZac19]

Til you ruin pidgeot day with Raichu or Jolteon

[@Kinger-cw4ez]

who needs pidgeot? WE NEED DAT NOODLES (aka my op af jolteon) also i hear a jolteon cry

[@riserap2rerise486]

What I like about this is that it sound so chaotic and all over the place, representing the smug and cocky young Blue, meanwhile the BW2 is less loud and a bit more organized representing how he had grown as a more humble person

[@novemberninth4392]

Well said.

[@MariOmor1]

The renditions in BW and Gen 7 are also like that, showing how he matured.

[@talranddrake9679]

You really think pokemon is that deep? Lol

[@DwynTwo]

@@talranddrake9679 It does choose music that really fits the characters

[@scafes3537]

​@@talranddrake9679Anything can have deep meaning, even the pokemon franchise, they were created from humans after all, but if you don't think like that, there is no problem.

[@SpaceDwarfNova]

This theme always strikes me in the fucking HEART. No matter how many times I play my FireRed and get this far, no matter if my team is level 100, nothing. It just strikes me in such a unique way and sends chills down my spine. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. By far one of the most epic pieces of music in the history of Pokemon, hands down

[@TurtleAnimates2]

IKR

[@landowizz6852]

When the two smartest kids get different answers on the test

[@nevzatdurmus7163]

hahahahaha exactly :D

[@Palkia8-Bit]

I was about to comment this

[@landowizz6852]

@@Palkia8-Bit lol

[@Vishwamdamor7109]

@@Palkia8-Bit :'(

[@katsurotak6332]

When two smartest kids race to solve the problem faster than the other

[@roseytone9289]

Love just the circumstances of this song and the emotions it conveys. You’ve done it, you’ve beaten the Elite Four and have become the campion, your team is low on health, revives and potions… and then you find out you’ve one more obstacle in your way. Your rival, come to challenge you at your potentially weakest state. The tense feeling at the beginning of the song conveys the confusion and surprise, but as the song progresses, that resolve kicks back in. It’s so dope.

[@uselessvids6407]

Tbh he is easier to defeat than the elite four

[@Beforezzz]

Isn't your rival already champion by the time you defeat the elite four?

[@Actually-Insane-]

@@Beforezzz after saying you’ve beat the elite four and become champion, read the dang rest of the comment imao he follows it up with “but then you realize there’s one more obstacle”

[@Beforezzz]

@@Actually-Insane- No, I played these games myself and could've sworn your "rival" is *the* champion by the time you reach the last room. There can't be two Pokémon champs.

[@Actually-Insane-]

@@Beforezzz i forgot to say that what he meant by “you’ve become champion” is that you THOUGHT you were champion, before you come across blue. basically whenever the player gets told by lance that they became the champion, or they *would’ve.*

[@porcelaindragon]

Am i only the one who prefers this over the original?? it is hands down my favourite champion theme.

[@minipsitigrivideos9415]

You're not alone ^^

[@partyups6443]

20 (that includes me also) agree with you.

[@Metawire61]

nope, nearly the entire pokemon fanbase prefers this one over the original

[@partyups6443]

@@Metawire61 agreed!

[@pedropaiva2512]

From all the versions of this song, this one is my favorite

[@zacharystephan1421]

I love the way they draw Blue's facial expression in this artwork. It perfectly describes his persona at this point in your journey. On the surface it's the same old arrogant, cocky look in his eye but then if you look to his other, it's more heated, passionate and determined. Showing his love for a truly challenging battle, of which only you the player can give him at this point as he has conquered the elite four and become champion. leaving only you the one who has constantly been the only one he sees as his possible equal.

[@shitpostmania6061]

Even his Blastoise has the same look

[@sealnados]

@@shitpostmania6061makes sense since its his canon choice

[@bdt2002gaming]

Never fought him, but this might be (some of) the best music on the Game Boy Advance! UPDATE 1/12/21: This comment is four years old now and not only was I sick of the all caps from my 14 y.o self, but I also wanted to acknowledge the other games on the system too.

[@spectralaves]

I might be inclined to agree with that XD. Although, the songs in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red are pretty great too.

[@racheldong3472]

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon had an amazing soundtrack!

[@spectralaves]

+rachel dong Indeed :D . PMD 1 & 2 are amazing and have fantastic soundtracks! Unfortunately, I can't really say the same for the other 2 (-_-) ...

[@fireassassin123]

SpectralAves Super Mystery Dungeon was alright (Though my favorite is still Explorers of Sky)

[@zeknah2582]

THIS IS INCREDIBLEEE!!!!!!

[@jjsponge1202]

“I am the most powerful trainer in the world!” All the more reason why you definitely want to take him down.

[@kobiastopps27]

Best comment. Hands down

[@kobiastopps27]

When he says that in the title match it makes me wanna knock his teeth out!!!!!

[@RineYFD]

Cynthia, Iris and Steven: Oh...? *Eyes Glow* Blue/Green: Erhm.... One of....?

[@CloneReaper]

@@RineYFD aight send Cynthia and iris my way and I will woop their dragon ass as well as their shitty themes.

[@Coran_06]

@@CloneReaper Did you just call Iris and Cynthia’s themes ass? Bruh.

[@uninformed2167]

I used to smell red later... But I'm going to smell you right now!

[@senzywenzy7826]

daniel olubowale HOW HAS EVERYONE SEEN THAT VIDEO?

[@audinothesweetswarlock4229]

..Honestly have no idea what ya talking about

[@bloodraptorite]

Audino Emperor of Galaxies its a reference to an animated series called "pokemon golder" and the animation is done by Mattyburrito MB You should go watch it i highly recommend it

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

MB is a childish asshat.

[@InternetNovice]

Wha-?

[@shoyhi]

This OST is the ultimate showcase of gen 3s sound effects. Doots, Compressed E-Guitar, and trumpets all over the place

[@AlldaylongRock]

The music IS all over the place, and still sounds cohesive. Probably one of the best champion themes, if not one of the best battle soundtracks in the series.

[@sublime_tv]

That guitar screech at 0:33. Perfection.

[@Static1Bolt]

Like, can we all just agree this is the best arrangement across the entire GBA?

[@imbene7541]

Yes.

[@dtq3629]

mother 3 would like to speak with you

[@cabecinha4987]

@@dtq3629 Mother 3 or Aria Of Sorrow

[@cir3875]

@@cabecinha4987 or the whole megaman zero or battle network series

[@xenonbreakout]

came here to say mother 3, megaman zero and megaman battle network glad people did my job for me

[@ilcapitano648]

I love this theme so much, it’s like the perfect blend of panic and hope. Here you are, the final battle you shouldn’t have had to endure. You came so far, you beat every challenge in front of you, you exhausted every remaining bit of strength left to run the gauntlet, and it still wasn’t enough. One more fight stands between you and glory, and it’s going to be the toughest fight of your life. You’re disoriented, you’re confused, you’re wondering why it all wasn’t enough and the music reflects this. The shifts in tempo and pitch reflect your crumbling mental state. What if Blue really is your superior, and you just have to accept it? Yet you continue to fight, you whittle his first Pokémon down to its breaking point and the music gets more upbeat, more inspirational. You finally take down his first line of defense, and an even stronger Pokémon takes its place, as the music returns to its disorienting, thunderous beginning. With each Pokémon you take down, you feel hope, and yet each time he brings another to the battlefield, stronger and more ready to pounce on your weakness. And no matter how the odds favour you as the battle continues, the music never calms. This is Blue Oak, and he will rip everything from you in an instant if you get careless.

[@Jozombies115]

This is why FireRed and LeafGreen are the best versions of Kanto. Incredible characters and music that Let's Go has none of.

[@endmymisery3623]

I feel FRLG are better RPG's and feel more rooted as classic pokemon games. Lets go does a lot better with immersing you into the world, but at the cost of that "what next" feeling you get with an RPG that doesn't try to dictate how your journey goes. I think FRLG really excels at letting you "come across" the events since you have roadblocks that point you away from what the next step is NOT, until you run into what you're "supposed" to do. Lets Go emphasises how pokemon are your partners in this world with other trainers, which I think is a shame we don't see GameFreak follow the insane depth and character Kanto had in Lets Go.

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

True. FRLG= Best Kanto.

[@Josetorres-kx1ns]

One of the best champion themes ever made. This is so awesome!

[@beplay173]

Honestly, this is my favorite champion theme ever, sounds like pure struggle and dread

[@giddy7079]

This is my favourite champion theme. Why? TrUmPeTs That and the theme is just pure awesomeness.

[@chrindo8237]

Steven in Gen III. He has ALL DA TRUMPETS

[@trevorking8859]

IT'S THE MOTHERFUCKING CHOIR

[@Bravidunno]

Steven is just in RSE, Blue is in FRLG, so... both are in Gen III.

[@TotallyAtopia]

gen 3 games FTW guys!!

[@chickenmolayme]

saaaaameeee

[@joshuavasquez4631]

best rival in pokemon history. i remember as a 8yr old kid i always had a challenge against Blue and his diverse team. It really taught me the concept of having that diversity of movesets and typing throughout my childhood and even now. Also facing Blue the second time and seeing tyranitar for the first time in my life along with this music went so hard. great memories.

[@BizerkPixel]

IMO best champion theme... no wait... best BATTLE theme of ALL TIME.

[@milomineon2787]

Agreed.

[@joce_bable]

+BizerkPixel Do you know "Zinnia Battle Theme"?

[@undeadsans9535]

*Cynthia steps into the room* Bish, wut? .-.

[@BrianGaming-wx2dy]

no red them is da best of all time!

[@BrianGaming-wx2dy]

yes.....too sweg

[@bilzardman5259]

This game is very unappreciated. Most people shrug it off and don't really care, thinking that it isn't superior to the original. If you're one of those people, then you're dead wrong! FireRed/LeafGreen fixes almost all the horrendous features that made generation one overwhelmingly awful. While at the same time adding more Pokemon to catch, more areas to explore and a bigger sense of completion. And people have the audacity to say that generation one is better than any other generation? They're obviously blinded by nostalgia. Yes, I grew up with fond memories of generation one, however, I'm not one of the ignorant fools who assume this game is garbage without playing the damn game. Yes, the games were great, however, the games are way outdated and are an atrocity by today's standards. It is time for people to move on!

[@ForTheBacon]

Careful there friend! Someone might have heard you when you said "generation one" and "afwul" in the same sentence. xD

[@bilzardman5259]

Yeah, I guarantee people are going to disagree with this statement. Ehh, at the same time I really don't give a damn.

[@XchampionXFTW]

I just really dislike how you couldn't evolve certain pokemon till u got the national dex and that a lot of features were not carried over

[@bilzardman5259]

XchampionXFTW That is fair criticism. And I can agree that FireRed and LeafGreen aren't perfect. However, I can say wholeheartedly that most of the flaws are fixed from Red and Blue, making it a very good reboot. It makes me sad how nobody in the Pokemon community even glances an eye at FireRed and LeafGreen.

[@BlazinVoid59]

Only flaw I find with it is the infamous Roar Glitch. If a roaming legendary in FR/LG uses roar ( I remember specifically Entei) they may never appear again. So catching them is much more difficult.

[@eltonsoares2625]

0:43 in this part the adrenaline goes up 100 times

[@user-wu8qc9bb3e]

No, it actually drops.

[@Goober2289]

It still amazes me years on how such a chaotic collection of different sounds comes together to make this brilliant battle theme

[@ness8656]

This Is My Grandson! Name Him. Name: MY GRANDSON

[@Novash1321]

Professor oak: listen here little sh*t

[@nisaabdahhalimah3436]

GEN 1 us

[@zereon]

@@FurettoLover wooosh

[@RineYFD]

Rival MY GRANDSON would like to battle! MY GRANDSON sent out PIDGEOT!

[@muddledlion9593]

@@zereon um he meant he can only put 10 letters lol

[@virginialeslie2914]

0:28 is beautiful.

[@wolfheart5408]

Everything about this is beautiful

[@luciandanila8240]

This theme really makes you have goosebumps when fighting against a champion, Its the most powerful and Epic theme. Cynthia's one's good but this...

[@pacificpoke5606]

Cynthia's is kinda bad. It would never be on my favourite Pokémon game music, BUT THIS ONE!

[@iamgoinghome]

@@pacificpoke5606 relax

[@upy0ur5]

@@pacificpoke5606 I honestly found Danthea's theme more epic for a champion theme than Cynthia's. Blue and Lance from HGSS as the most epic.

[@ShadowBraixen]

I just beat him earlier today and beaten my first Pokémon game. This battle was intense!!! This music is awesome!!!

[@Zain-IX]

Hes the OG after all , i never forget how i Beat him on my Gameboy Colour in Pokemon Red . Did you Play Gold / Silver , Heartgold / Soulsilver aswell ?

[@ShadowBraixen]

@@Zain-IX I have not yet but I do have heartgold

[@Luis04464]

GG

[@natsudama4604]

Wish i was in your place, already beaten every pokemon game, beating them all over again would be fun if I didn't know anything about it

[@Bos_Meong]

I miss the era where rival were actually rival, constantly calling you a jerk and get smell ya later-ed. Current rival are too friendly that it gives me creeps

[@sant41]

so... its good being a dick?

[@Bos_Meong]

@@sant41 well yeah. I mean he's your rival.. its natural to hate you. But then he realize how wrong he is and his training method on their pokemon, and then starting to become buddies. That's simple character development is better than being buddy2 from the start till the end without any meaningful relationship.

[@kldn-xtlxmr7675]

Sorry to destroy your thoughts, but EVERY rival since 2 gen is friendly -May/Brendan didn't even evolved his starter and you fight with it like 3 times all before half the game -Wally only fights you 2 times -Barry is just a fast boi -Dawn/Lucas is a May/Brendan 2.0 -Bianca is just too friendly -Cheren would be the most hard rival since 2nd gen but still he is friendly -the rivals in 6th gen are literally super easy -hau is just a friend -8th gen is hau 2.0, and then there is the femboy with monotype fairy So, no, almost every rival is friendly except the first 2

[@Bos_Meong]

@@kldn-xtlxmr7675 yess you re right. What i mean is 1st and 2nd gen rival is the only true rival. Its now sucks.

[@sant41]

@@kldn-xtlxmr7675 gen 1: Fully a dick Gen 2: Bad guy who uses Pokemon as a tool

[@PBStriker101]

"impressive, my rival becomes a champion..." "then that makes me a master?" THE ARROGANCE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER

[@pacifierjunkee6016]

This is my favorite version of Blue's battle theme. So epic, especially the chorus-like part at 0:08.

[@musiclife164]

+Pacifierjunkee omg i know right! I live for that part! the newer versions don't have that and it suck....

[@sonicvega8285]

+musiclife164 GAMEFREAK gave us a hint in that chorus (HOOPA!!!!)

[@musiclife164]

Sonic Vega CAN NEVER UNSEE IT ONCE IT HAS BEEN POINTED OUT

[@succubusangel974]

+musiclife164 eh... unhear u mean?

[@_ytnahs]

+musiclife164 One of the newer versions has it. I think it's the BW2 version. It's an unused track, not the one used for the PWT

[@greensteen6316]

0:02 this gives me goosebumps

[@cb2327]

Remember when your rival acted like one

[@Nandinandito]

Bede does

[@nebby0101]

Especially Silver

[@geneticmutation382]

@Josh Peterson Cynthia is the champion of Sinnoh.

[@yoshpeters3079]

Genetic Mutation I know that I remember fighting her when diamond pearl came out. I just said I miss champion blue and Cynthia now we get wannabes and weaklings too nice like Hop, Trace, eg what happened?

[@ilewis.1817]

Ikr

[@NinJacobs]

0:08 : oompa loompa oompa loompa

[@Lumbearjackk]

I CANT UN HEAR IT!!!!!!

[@RSD321KOOL]

oh God

[@JordFPS]

Nah, HOOPA HOOPA HOOPA

[@_iridica_]

Jordan McGivern HOOPLA!!! sounds like a lot of- HOOPLA!!! ..... HOOPLA! ah good ol spongebob days

[@FieryHQ]

I know I'm late, but, OH gosh, I can't unhear it anymore

[@emem3112]

Blue: Holds an Ultra Ball in official art. Also Blue: All of his Pokemon are in regular Poke Balls

[@ElGoat7]

he got a mewtwo?!?!

[@deathlessman01]

keep in mind he has tyranitar, meaning he beat all the johto gyms too

[@deathlessman01]

he doesnt need a higher chance. he just needs utter STRENGTH.

[@fourteensouls]

This is a very rare case of the remix being even better than the original

[@upy0ur5]

I found the OG to be a little weird sounding but still okay. This one took it up a notch.

[@melty_x_]

Ofc bro , the original is coming from a god damn game boy, what did you expect 💀

[@excalibur493]

imo, they never bested this version, either. The world champion version in BW got close, but I still think FRLG did this theme best.

[@madduxnagel6935]

Impossible to listen to the original growing up with this

[@randehmarsh40689]

When I was younger I would get to this battle and just leave it on for hours just to listen to this epicness

[@riccardodonarini5238]

Most terrifing Song of my childhood. Love It!

[@donkarasu-9644]

Leon's theme has the most triumphant and grandiose theme befitting the final quest to becoming a champion... But Blue's has a more tense feeling, and it really shouts, "Can you REALLY defeat me?"

[@rick6620]

Fire Red was my first pokemon game. I remember finally getting past the elite four. The shock horror when I realised there was a fifth battle is something that I associate with this music to this day. When I hear the opening the trauma hits…

[@cooliest2267]

HANDS DOWN the best champion theme.

[@kokichibestboi]

genuinely one of the best tracks in pokemon history

[@poptartsmuggler8484]

0:06: *exists* Non-Pokemon players: THE FIRE ALARM IS GOING OFF

[@radityamuchtar1472]

LOL😂😂😂

[@DiegoRiser]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Credibilidad]

The choir-like part right at the beggining is unrivaled to this day by all remixes of this theme

[@MundaneMuser]

I was a silly child. My first Pokemon game was Fire Red, and I started a new game several times for stupid reasons. However, all of these reasons were basically because I thought I did something that somehow prevented me from completing the game. Needless to say, it took me quite a while to defeat the Champion for the first time. Afterwards, I spent many hours wondering Kanto aimlessly, until by chance I discovered the post-story content. It was a huge surprise to me at the time, especially since I knew almost nothing about Johto Pokemon. It was like discovering a hidden passage in your bedroom leading to a secret room. When I first saw Meganium, it was in the Trainer Tower. I was so surprised that my eyes nearly popped out of my head. It was a surreal experience.

[@starlight_fantasy]

Love how Blue have a Blastoise in this art 'cause everyone picks Charmander as their starter.

[@Legenda1rygamer]

Blastoise for life

[@starlight_fantasy]

@@Legenda1rygamer Lol good for ya

[@Masterwarmachinechief320]

In the original red I always pick squirtle but in fire red I picked charmander so I can get suicune

[@spencerbowden2979]

In the comics blue picked charmander and Red picked bulbasaur

[@starlight_fantasy]

@@spencerbowden2979 Yeah, but manga and games are two different universes.

[@kaorn7419]

Gary best rival/enemy champion: Smug attitude (even his Blastoise) Always 1 step ahead Faster & Stronger (Level wise) Team with awesome base stats Alot of cool negative personality. I want Gamefreak to make another Rival like Gary. His mean, smug attitude really reflected with his team and it was way more satisfying to beat his fucking lvl 65 Blastoise with your lvl 59 Charizard's Flamethrower

[@WEAREALLJUSTMEAT]

Kaan Dagdas or you could solo his whole team with your level 83 Charizard like 10 yo me

[@applejuiceboxxx]

His name is not Gary its Blue, Gary is his anime counterpart. Like Ash is Red's anime counterpart which really doesn't make sense because Ash is an idiot

[@InternetNovice]

Oof.

[@InternetNovice]

Bede

[@killerkitsune]

bede

[@madrazz8888]

Now this one gives me legit chills. So many memories. And the games were so hard back then, the originals, I mean.

[@tdaye6978]

That moment when you think you've beaten the game, just to go in the next room and find out that your rival, ASSBUTT, is the champion and you still have to beat him.

[@galactic_road9113]

I named my rival gary

[@strigers8007]

I named him blue but in my new game file i called him ''asshole'' XD

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

*NUTSACK

[@shujihanma8392]

my player's name is My name and my rival's name is my boyfriend's name

[@F1areon]

"Mmmm, I'm pretty sure it's 'Dildoface'."

[@llamaking1011]

Back in the days where rivals would mercilessly pummel you without giving you a heal first

[@wolfheart5408]

Exactly !!! They behaved like actual Rivals

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

Pretty sure Tierno did that in XY at the bridge on Route 19.

[@justsomeguy4087]

You get healed before battle in modern Pokémon Games?🤣 Guess Pokémon really died after gen 4 huh?

[@nightmares8213]

@@justsomeguy4087 after Gen 5

[@llamaking1011]

@@justsomeguy4087 I think Nintendo realized Pokemon caters more towards kids, so they introduced more kid-friendly mechanics

[@infinite6339]

0:03- Vs Animation 0:04 -0:05 - Black screen 0:06-0:14- Pokeball display noise 0:15- Battle begin

[@jonathonrice4834]

The nostalgia of this almost made me shed a tear. Honestly the best championship music in all the games imo.

[@BlueBlaze99]

I always put my starter up against -Gary's- Assfart's starter during this match just for the epicness.

[@IzxnaSolos]

It's not Gary, it's Blue (green in Japanese) in the games and Gary is his anime counterpart.

[@donkraken67]

@@IzxnaSolos nah, it's Assfart

[@IzxnaSolos]

@@donkraken67 no it's dumbass

[@IvoryGangsterEdition]

@@donkraken67 no It's Douchebag

[@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643]

@@IvoryGangsterEdition No, it's NUTSACK

[@TrueHeroAriel]

The anxiety when this plays and you see “Champion” next to whatever ridiculous name you put for him😭😭😭

[@leonardocouto3109]

Gives me chills everytime. The start just makes me so desperate, it's so quick and disorienting! SO MUCH FUN! The only champion battle theme that actually makes me FEEL like I am in the end of the line, fighting the battle of my LIFE!

[@Ender41948]

There's something to be said for how....frantic this song is? It has this strange feeling of urgency and chaos about it, and I'm not sure what it's about, but I'm for it.

[@kisigma1102]

One of the best champion song I've heard yet in pokemon series.

[@giego1909]

The best

[@acewitchhunter222]

I like how imitating it is for Blue and Blastoise smirking at the player just because they know they’re stronger than you

[@ericYg909]

For me this is the most iconic Pokémon battle ost

[@mikehernandez7874]

Why do people hate this game? I thought it was great. This brought me back to the Pokemon game series

[@Trunks1stApprentice]

Mike Hernandez First Pokémon game I got was Mystery Dungeon for the Game Boy Advanced SP, then Pokémon FireRed AND Pokémon LeafGreen for the main series. Yes, I got both, but never had a trading cable or adapter, so the fully evolved Machamp and Golem I craved were just out of reach.

[@Bravidunno]

+Mike Hernandez All Cooltrainers have 5 Pokémon in their teams, then there go your PPs.

[@Keshav-il2hp]

Since when did anyone say they hate this game?

[@TotallyAtopiaYT]

Hmm actually there are a lot of people who hate Kanto it’s just retaderd because it gets the most “love”

[@miramil9321]

true its so fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heartnet40]

The GBA >Criticized for it's terrible soundchip >Has one of, if not the most popular version of one of the most famous songs in gaming history. Godspeed you beautiful little brick.

[@angrycinnabon2956]

Assfart's theme is literally just every instrument clashing together... *and it fucking works.*

[@bboyarvi]

Man they really bringing the trumpet 🎺 you know it’s an epic showdown

[@MelvinArthurMurray]

One of the best Champion theme ever! FireRed LeafGreen are amazing games.

[@44bigfreeze]

Soooooooo difficult E4!!

[@44bigfreeze]

+Ragnar Ahlman I could not even get past Lorelei... I thought a Nidoqueen would be useful.

[@brandtheblazesoul6836]

+Ragnar Ahlman teach him thunderbolt or thunder for first one then make it learn blizzard for bruno then shadow ball for 3rd and lance's dragons are weak to ice hoped that helped ya

[@robertgordon6877]

@@44bigfreeze same i had FOUR flying types and you see why and im laxzy so i wouldnt train another pokemon up like a primeape

[@DystopianPersona]

This is the best battle theme ever period

[@zkerna2974]

Yo a los 13 años: TEMAZOOO 😎🤑👍 Yo a los 16 años: TEMAZOOO 😎🤑👍 Yo ahora con 19 años: TEMAZOOO 😎🤑👍

[@AdriAre_6426]

TEMAAAAZOOOOOOOOoOOoOOoooOO😎🤑👍

[@yourehereforthatarentyou]

idk what temazo means but TEMAZOOOOOO 😎🤑👍

[@AdriAre_6426]

@@yourehereforthatarentyou temazo is a Word in spanish means good theme

[@AdriAre_6426]

@@yourehereforthatarentyou I speak spanish

[@hectordasilva5447]

Yo ahora con 28 años: TEMAZOOO 😎🤑👍

[@DiegoRiser]

Me replaying FRLG after 10 years, no longer using the overpowered starter tactic to Blue: "My powers have doubled since the last time we met!"

[@aeolus15]

This champion ost still slaps after not playing LeafGreen for like a decade. I can only imagine if Pokémon Colosseum had gotten its hands on it just like they did to the Hoenn soundtracks what'd they sound like in the vs. mode.

[@chorideon6760]

The pokémon battles that I will never forget are against Blue and Cynthia, the most difficult rivals I have faced.

[@hakilops6843]

if we look at blue in more depth aside from being a one dimensional jerk were all supposed to be pissed at, hes a pretty sad character. grandaddy issues, literally getting shunned by his own grandpa because his childhood friend is better than him and having him literally forget his own grandsons name. like what oak said to him at the end was REALLY satisfying for us but ouch, hearing that from your grandpa? i also like to headcanon that in blues perspective, he went through his whole journey just to prove something to prof. oak that hes better than red

[@baiorinku4825]

I love the start of this version, sounds line if an alarm of danger was going off due him being the last challenge.

[@whichDude]

I still think Blue's Champion theme is the most intimidating theme that Pokemon has made. Villain or other Champions this theme just gives off an immediate menacing vibe, and keeps it up with a fast pace with highs and lows.

[@someshkadam2441]

0:00 Now that's what I call "LAST BOSS THEME!!"

[@jaredcook4414]

The fact that Blue and Blastoise share a smirk. It's Tajiri and Sugimori's way of telling you to pick Charmander so that Blue will have Blastoise.

[@deathlessman01]

i picked bulbasaur

[@jaredcook4414]

@@deathlessman01 Difference of Opinion

[@matt-berry]

0:57 This point always stuck with me in the original R/B game, then when I got to this point in the remake I was like "please get it right, please get it right, please get it right." They nailed it.

[@Vaatacious]

This theme is incredibly intimidating. Really gave that final boss energy which made the match all the damn grander. A lot of the themes lately have been more on a light hearted victorious vibe that I cannot stand. I want to feel overwhelmed and panicked so I can fight it rather than feel like I already won (even though that’ll most likely happen anyways) That adrenaline in the heat of a climactic moment. The last theme to give this vibe was N’s fight in Gen 5 (and only N’s theme and the elite 4, gen 5 battle music is where it went downhill from the last pokemon fanfare in gyms to Alder’s theme)

[@manuelchannel1189]

Junichi Masuda es un genio 🤩 de los mejores compositores y músicos de videojuegos lo ha demostrado siendo el responsable de la musicalización de los juegos de Pokemon

[@YoExoh]

The fact they pulled this off on a gameboy still baffles me to this day

[@Zyborggian]

This is THE piece that kick-started my journey as a composer Thank you so much Masuda-san

[@themadthatter]

This is still the best version of his theme. Fr/Lg's soundtrack is timeless

[@ideo6834]

For real

[@sa-yb9qn]

So many years later and this is still awesome

[@waifudovitin6942]

this is better than the GB version

[@venomgaming7014]

This theme, even if I haven’t played the games, still gives an awe of just…shock. Like, you beat lance. He says you’re the champion…if it wasn’t for your rival.

[@RetroRetro23]

Easily my favorite Rival of the game series.. he is the only one worthy of calling a rival tbh, he beat the elite four before us, he was ALWAYS ahead of us in the game, we fought him after he had already accomplished goals we wanted to accomplish. Every other rival was eiether behind us or just too nice.

[@pacificpoke5606]

The best rival of all time.

[@RetroRetro23]

@Ano Sora imo silver was wasted potential.. they never told us his story in game, he was just some random asshole who was mean to his Pokémon that’s it. If you know his story outside of the game then yea he’s an amazing rival. But as far as in game rivals, Gary/blue set the standard high, he was always 1 step ahead, never actually helped us with anything. He had his own goal and own motives unlike almost every single other rival after silver. They all became our friends.