Raichu-Line Solo Challenge - Pokemon FireRed

Rules:
1. Only my starter in battle
2. No items in battle, except held items
3. No glitches, exploits, save states, or RNG manipulation
4. No evasion moves before level 100*
Rule details:
-- *In gen1, evasion boosting is allowed if the Pokemon does it through means other than learning the move by level up or TM. For example, using Mimic or Mirror Move to boost evasion is allowed. (This exception is to keep ranking consistent with my legacy videos.)
-- I am allowed to manipulate my starter
-- I play the game at 4x game speed
-- For fair comparisons all my Pokemon have perfect (or near perfect) DVs / IVs
-- I am allowed to catch HM users - I can use all field moves
-- All in-battle glitches are allowed in generation 1
-- In generation 1, I'm allowed to skip Marowak with the Poke Doll
-- Surge's trash-can-puzzle is automatically solved
-- The bike is allowed in gen1, banned in gen2, and allowed for bypassing terrain in gen3
-- Saving between league members is allowed
-- If the solo Pokemon faints and I choose to blackout it counts towards my reset counter
-- I can pause the game and timer to take breaks
-- The footage is sped up / slowed down to match the pace of my narration
-- The ability Pickup can only be used if the starter has it
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[@paulnewton2284]

You probably know this at this point since this run was recorded months ago, but in FRLG you can buy TMs for Brick Break and Dig at the Celadon Department Store, so getting a couple of extras to increase moveset flexibility could be handy. In this particular run, having an extra Brick Break before the Champion would have been very helpful.

[@emkalina]

yeah, gen III - the first one that gives us a decent fighting attack and you can buy it repeatedly

[@thenerdbeast7375]

"I never thought of Raichu as a balanced attacker" Me: _remembers how Lt. Surge's Raichu beat the shit out of Ash's Pikachu in the anime_

[@chubbubdreamer6904]

That's what made me love Raichu. No electricity, it just beat Pikachu's ass.

[@bateltheassistant]

Raichu and pikachu are suffering from thier stat distribution and thier electric type in Firered, that why the game developers gave it an access to brick break and dig. Because of earthquake can hit twice as hard while being underground, Giovanni,and Champion were really tough to handle. Also the reduction of speed was really critical for Raichu . That's why sub strats are best strats. You can access it through a tutor near by the Fuchsia city . Substitute can shield you from stat reduction,and can give you more time to attack. And by the way,you can buy onter TM 31(brick break) copy in the Cleadon department store. This way you can have some flexibility in trems of movesets 😊. But onter then that was some epic finish.

[@cocaloid9251]

One thing that could be useful for Electric types in FRLG is Substitute. You could set it up against the Rhyhorn to block Scary Face, protecting you from one hit and letting you outspeed Dugtrio. It also has utility in the route 22 rival and champion fights, since Pidgeot has terrible offensive moves and is pretty easy to set it up against. If you want a really dumb/maybe genius idea, you could try to Mimic Earthquake from the first Rhyhorn by teaching Sub, Protect, and Mimic. Block Scary Face with Sub, Protect so it uses Earthquake on the next turn, and Mimic Earthquake the turn after. This does take three move slots, but if it saves you a massive amount of grinding it could be worthwhile. The Substitute tutor is by the Kangaskhan cage in Fuchsia and Mimic is in the same place as gen 1.

[@myklsteel8486]

I’m pretty sure you ran into 2 pikachus in veridian forest because the ability static increases the chance of finding wild electric type Pokémon. I could be wrong tho and that might have been added in a later generation. Either way it’s still very lucky!

[@tsawy6]

A lot of those things are emerald onwards...

[@MrBii03]

It was added in pokemon emerald

[@domenichughes7792]

It took me 150 encounters in my last FR playthrough to find three. The first two, I accidentally critted and KOd. Also got poisoned by poison sting almost every single time it hit (I mean 90+%). I swear the *very legal copy* I had got an RNG debuff

[@forgottonpast6847]

@@tsawy6Firered came out after Ruby and Saphire

[@cadencenavigator958]

@@forgottonpast6847 Yes, but before Emerald.

[@ridleysanchez1221]

Substitute is a move tutor move in this game, Raichu can use it, and it should definitely be taken into consideration for future playthroughs. It would have helped vs. the final Rival Fight for sure.

[@Steve_A93]

I think it's funny you mention how Static can paralyse ground types. Fun fact (and I think you might dislike this even more): when Sword & Shield released Gigantamax Pikachu, they gave it a move that paralyses both opponents when it hits. That also includes Ground types, it will not be able to damage them but if it hits the partner Pokemon in double battles, that is an Electric type move that paralyses a ground type

[@TheOriginalJphyper]

0:35 You got Pikachu's special stats mixed up. It has 50 Special Attack and 40 Special Defense.

[@CoffeeFlavoredMilk]

Fun fact: Bonemerang essentially has the same power as Earthquake, but its in the form of 2 50BP hits. Would be an amusing choice on some Pokemon but its only been on the Marowak line to my knowledge. (Though not all of the bone moves are exclusive funny enough, Lucario and Mandibuzz learn some of them)

[@mauricioguerra1794]

I'm still waiting for gamefreak to notice bonemerang is supposed to hit flying types for neutral damage.

[@Kahadi]

​@@mauricioguerra1794why do you say that? It's a Ground-type move and nothing in the effect description says it should. It also seems to have been removed in the more recent games anyway.

[@mauricioguerra1794]

​@@Kahadibecause it's the one thing Cubone line has going for it. It's throwing a bone. I'm not talking about descriptions, it just makes sense. Eventually they made moves like freeze-dry

[@stanbrule9357]

​@@KahadiIt is ground type, but logically speaking you should be able to hit a bird by throwing a bone at it. It's not like earthquake, magnitude, fissure etc. where they can just avoid it by being airborne

[@planet_p1ss_69]

@@stanbrule9357 I would expect nothing else but such sound logic from the guy who invented the jet pack.

[@Chefvonbreezy]

Been insanely busy lately and havent seen your videos recently. Super happy to see you rocking firered and im glad to have this week off to binge and comment for the youtube algorithm!

[@rodneymorin6778]

Love these fire red games, Scott! Thanks for sharing them with your subscribers!

[@michaelhowell2809]

Raichu is my personal favorite! Wish it got more love

[@celtyrysuje]

I can't wait for some eeveelutions videos. Surely they will be super interesting and fun :) I love all sprites of them in this game.

[@evansalerno3694]

Let’s go! These videos are always the highlight of my day

[@TigeriPlaysGames]

honestly, i'd argue that if you have to pick three types for offensive coverage, it's hard to go wrong with electric, fighting, and ground. i've been doing a lot of riolu solo runs in different games, and once my little man gets force palm/brick break and bulldoze/dig/earthquake, it's over for anything that isn't flying type or a ghost with levitate. its most dominant performance so far was easily in platinum where it could pick up thunderpunch by tutor and didn't have even that issue. what raichu lacks in variety it makes up for in quality imo. related note, someday in the distant future when you start doing gen 4 runs, riolu is a VERY fun one. total powerhouse for a baby 'mon. even without spending time grinding shards for move tutor, you can get your mitts on fighting stab + return + EQ before the third gym and swords dance before the fourth, and fantina is really your only hurdle as you've not got much choice but to rely on rock tomb for her.

[@RoninCatholic]

The electric , fighting, ground combo is one of the few where grass/poison actually thrives defensively. Grass resists electric, poison cancels grass's weakness to fighting, grass cancels poison's weakness to ground. When you're a mediocre mixed attacker, you need that super effective damage!

[@youtube-kit9450]

​"Poison cancels grass weakness to fighting" what@@RoninCatholic

[@grinbrothers]

When it comes to Kanto electric types, I've grown more attached to the quirkier Magnemite/Magneton line, but like many a kid, I was a fan of the Pikachu line. Raichu in particular because he was Pikachu but more orange, which is an improvement. 0:53 - Still keeps a surprisingly high physical attack stat though. It's funny how physical oriented they made the mascot whilst proceeding not to give many physical Electric moves to utilise. 2:20 - The interesting part about it's move is, outside of Electric, it's remaining TM movepool is heavily focused on physical types. I guess they have it's lower Special Attack compensated by STAB and has it's higher physical attack there for it's TM moves. 5:00 - The Pikachu's of Viridian Forest wanted to see your Pikachu off as they depart for their grand solo challenge. 8:19 - Joy of joys; you no longer have to rely on Slam. I will say, I think you should start off more of these battles with Thunder Wave. Given Pikachu's low Defence and Special Attack, he can't take many hits and is hardly guaranteed to knock the opponent out first. 12:44 - I know Dudley has changed his explosive ways by this point, but it would still have been nice to see his artwork thrown up. Cool to see him get a mention though. 15:42 - Given how much you've struggled against the Rival's lone Grass type, it's no surprise you struggled with a specialist of Grass types like Erika. 20:09 - I feel Dig would be the better opening move against that Nidorino. I know it's not by much, but Raichu still has better physical attack and Nidorino has slightly less Defence than Special Defence. 22:33 - Always amazing the challenge that Venomoth of all Pokémon manages to pose to you. 25:16 - The tense decision making at this poison point was thrilling. 30:16 - So were the EV's maxed out at this point? Cause a Protein or two might have been enough to boost Raichu's attack enough. 34:17 - It's actually rather surprising how much Special Defence these Kanto fighting types have. You'd think they would be more physically defensive than special defensive. 40:36 - That paralysis is a blessing. I suppose an early game difference that I feel more beneficial in the long run is keeping Thunder Wave. Given how drawn out these fights have been, I feel it'd have been particularly beneficial to you. 42:33 - This Protect and Toxic combo is certainly a unique move-set idea. Really funny imagining this giant electric mouse utilising this tactical strategy.

[@brettl4941]

This is exactly what I was going on KZbin for. I love Raichu too. ❤

[@Sir_Zylo]

I watched your videos for so long i was convinced i was subbed to you, since my smartphone even sends me notifications for your new uploads. Turns out that that wasnt the case! So Raichu was the Pokemon i finally smashed that Sub Button.

[@redreoicy6698]

Amusingly Mr. Mime and Farfetch'd are also coconspirators of a fairly recently discovered arbitrary code execution setup in the new Firered any% category. (Unrelated to their names, uses recycle and knock off plus mail shenanigans).

[@thebigbean8783]

With yellow being my most played game in my whole life I can say with certainty pikachu fuccing blows, so this isn't gonna be too great for a while. You can do it though. You the man.

[@SoraDonaldGoofy99]

Pikachu is my favorite Pokémon ever, but I still like Raichu. Happy that the coverage options got far better Gen 3 and beyond!

[@frostedbyte0759]

Thank for another great video dude!

[@ktvx.94]

I think the Pikachu line demands extra attention to which attack you use, especially before Blaine. I don't remember seeing a pokemon whose best move is this unintuitive. T-Wave really would've helped for the grass types, Dig isn't as useful once you get Brick Break.

[@arckrokosz3123]

I also love the Raticate sprite in this game! Raticate is my favorite Gen 1 Pokemon! I cannot wait to see how that run goes! All the best luck with the future runs. Say hello to Churro for me!

[@lsauchelli]

Rain Dance + Thunder is an option. Also, Iron Tail, even if it's only 75% Accurate, it's more likely to one-hit than brick break. Maybe Substitute + Focus Punch?

[@catlinkerswell3696]

I agree man. About the running shoes. I feel that it should be when you try to leave home, mom should just say "Dont forget to take your running shoes with you!"

[@MillieTheSillie616]

"Farfetch'd and Mr. Mime always mess software up" Speedrunners couldn't agree more with that statement

[@DadstarsGG]

I really love it, your giving up on evasion moves. Like staticly I can reset 938472 times and finisz the game with lvl 1 anything if I save before every battle >.

[@Tjaty]

Starting with pikachu instead of pichu is an interesting choice. Makes sense since Pikachu is the starter, but I'm curious how it would go the other way.

[@bananaspice1967]

Torture early game

[@bobjoe3492]

Pichu gets nasty plot tho

[@TracinyaLachance]

@@bobjoe3492No nasty plot in generation 3.

[@bobjoe3492]

@@TracinyaLachance wait you're right and I'm an idiot

[@mattiamerlo2688]

Sweet kiss and charm are great tbh, but having no moves to hit Brock with would be harsh. It would waste time just to level up enough to get a sweet kiss charm struggle combo to work.

[@Smileyrat]

We have bonks now. I am looking forward to seeing more of these stats.

[@iskander0725]

YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO HAVE A PETTY NAME OF A RIVAL! I've probably missed others, but that is a mark of a true Pokemon master, imo. Name your Rival a juvenile insult!

[@charlessegale6493]

I know that I've said this countless times on this channel, but I feel obligated to say it since this is a run that involves the Pikachu line. As a kid, whenever I played Yellow, I always grinded my Pikachu to level 20 in order to beat Brock with him. This was partly because I had a guide that said he could learn Slam at that level and that was the best way for me to maximize my friendship with him so I could immediately get the Bulbasaur the instant I arrived at Cerulean City. Never mind the fact that I always also trained my Caterpie/Metapod to level 10 so it can evolve into a Butterfree so it could learn Confusion at that level (which is sooner than in Red and Blue) AND a Mankey that I grind to level 9 so it can learn Low Kick. It's such a surprisingly decent strategy that I always powergrind Pikachu to level 20 in *EVERY* Yellow playthrough to this day. XD Anyways, as always, excellent run, Scott and Team!

[@chapolinm_]

I love your videos, but seeing you use Return against Bruno`s Machamp was one of the mos painful things I`ve seen on your channel Scott! ahahahahahha And I`ve seen all of your videos (yes i have!)

[@juanchirino4900]

That moment when I hoped you'd start as a Pichu just to keep it as three stage mons, but the run was absolute hell just starting as Pikachu.

[@rooislangwtf]

Iron Tail sitting in the corner watching Scott get hit by Earthquake while underground a bunch of times 🗿

[@mattrobertsjr.3279]

The reason the running shoes are so late is because it was suppose to make you feel how the original games were. When you are given the shoes, it’s kind of a reminder that these games are “improved” but still the same. I like it but that’s just me😅

[@jimmixstunna]

I was shocked when I saw raichu I never thought this day would come

[@yamilaxus]

Yoooo!! Great run!! Now I'm waiting for Scyther. That bug is a monster in gen 3! I played fire red solo with it and I finished the game at lvl 62... or 63 (started against Loreley at lvl 59) playing at 1x speed, something around 7 hours ingame and lots of resets. Final Moveset: Swords Dance - Slash - Steel Wing - Aerial Ace. I struggled a little bit against brock. I had to grind until scyther gets pursuit, against rival 5 and 6 because Pidgeot loves to use FEATHERDANCE, Blane was a nightmare, and Loreley was... "annoying" hahahaha... Oh, you probably know that but, for grinding in fire red is very useful to use the "VS SEEKER" that you get in Vermillion's Pokemon Center with the purple hair girl. It take some steps to recharge but its worth it because you can battle trainers with higher lvl pokemon how many times you want to get some extra XP. (battles with trainers give you lots of XP and some extra money too) Sometimes the VS Seeker trolls you and the trainers do not want to battle, but it's very useful anyway.

[@ScottE-2]

The only other way to paralyze a ground type would be to use Stun Spore, Secret Power (while in a building/street), Body Slam, Psycho Shift , or if it physically hits a Pokémon with Effect Spore which will cause it to either be poisoned (unless a Poison type), asleep, or paralyzed. The only other circumstance is if the Pokémon has the foe paralyzed via Synchronize. The only ones truly immune to that status are those with Limber and Komala who is in a constant state of sleep.

[@juanca2648]

We can see a lot of mistakes, but they were your first playthroughs in firered so don't worry, we are having a lot of fun with these videos!!!

[@pierrelindgren5727]

The Red we meet in Mt. Moon is silently contemplating on all the grinding he had to do to defeat Giovanni with his un-evolved Pikachu.

[@johncalabro8710]

Would of like to see what hidden power ice would do for Raichu. Also a surfing Pikachu/Raichu in the future for Fire Red?

[@snupietherat6814]

Hey Scott, Why are you not using the VS SEEKER. It increases the levels of opponent trainers in accordance to gym badges. The swimming trainers around Cinnabar Island at 7 badges are pretty high and a lot of pokemon evolve which gives even greater exp

[@toxicperson8936]

Hey dude, I’ve been a big fan for a while! You’ve probably seen me comment multiple times lol. It’s be awesome to see you do a run through heartgold or SoulSilver. Just one run through to see what you’d have to do differently since you’re so used to playing Gen 2.

[@nikaoharbour6962]

14:03 YEAH now that looks like the pokemon who got me into pokemon

[@FigaroBrothers]

Is there a reason you didn't use Thunderbolt on bruno's machamp? It's a guaranteed 2HKO after sitrus recovery. Even on the hitmonchan tbolt does slightly higher damage (68.7-80.9% instead of 65.6-77.8%) and it cannot lead to an OHKO from hitmonchan's Counter. Also, looking at your raichu's stats, both of your offenses are nearly minimum for a perfect IV pokemon. It's tough, because the only mon that gives offensive EVs that exists in the early routes (pre-Brock, when you did most of your EV grinding) are mankeys. The thing is, the average XP gain on viridian forest is 33.475 per encounter on FR, and 32.275 on route 22 (so the forest is only 3.4% better yield), and you would get 55% speed EV and 45% attack ev by training on route 22, instead of 33.333% hp, 25% defense, and 41.667% speed that you get in Viridian forest. I think it's worth training on route 22 with a line that relies on its physical stat for so many fights, particularly with Giovanny and the rival's venusaur and rhydon being such a roadblock.

[@Schmitzy1984]

Love the videos but I am curious as why you started with Pikachu instead of Pichu

[@Zanmatopt]

I would be very curious to see a Raichu VS Pikachu with the Light Ball hold item (which boosts its offense). This would work both on 3rd Gen AND in Crystal!

[@bananaspice1967]

Casually swapped special attack and special defense. That's an oopsie daisy

[@snakesmartyt4433]

I know this is an old recording but for future runs Have you considered using the VS Seeker? You talk to a girl in Vermilion City Pokémon Center to get it and using it allows you to rematch some trainers. It could be helped with training for higher levels

[@shades344]

Any thoughts on using a surfing Pikachu? It would have good coverage and could be fun!

[@ZyphisV]

It's funny you bring up Mr. Mime and Farfetch'd as being problematic, considering recent developments in the fire red speed run route, using both of those Pokemon to glitch the game and credits warp.

[@Dullstar2XQT]

Just noting, the Celadon Department Store TMs are different in FR/LG and it's worth familiarizing yourself with what they are so you know which moves you can unlearn/relearn as needed.

[@sandeepssv8930]

I'm pretty sure thunderbolt does more damage to Machamp due to STAB which should be enough to two hit even through sitrus.

[@blackomega2526]

Gave me digimon vibes saying "Tamer"

[@JeffDvrx]

Dragonite's sprite is so, so good

[@michaelklos8089]

Knowing that you recorded this a while ago, I imagine that watching yourself not thunderbolt Bruno's Machamp must be super painful 😅

[@GhGh-gq8oo]

yeah this video was super cringe

[@anonymerdude5306]

It would be Nice if Pikachu could still learn Surf

[@robertleite6650]

I wonder which Rock type would be more fitting as Scott’s mascot? The Dome Fossil or Venomoth?

[@kylewagoner]

Very interesting how you bring up Mr. Mime and Farfetch’d screw things up right after speedrunners found a way to break FRLG with a double battle using Mr. Mime and Farfetch’d.

[@ultrajoe274]

Hey man! Love your vídeos! Can you please do sharpedo on pokemon emerald?

[@HarryPotter-ie9uv]

I'm sure you have been asked this but when you do Pikachu without evolving will you do a playthrough with the light ball? Curious to see if that item will make its time better than no light ball

[@Muriuki34]

The main issue with the light ball prior to gen 4 is that it was only affecting Pikachu's special attack which, in the grand scheme of things, wasn't much for a gen 3 Pikachu. It would still make its stab moves MUCH stronger and therefore make its good and neutral match-ups more consistent.

[@HarryPotter-ie9uv]

@Muriuki34 yea it would be fun to see him do a playthrough with it to see if it helps

[@tsawy6]

I think you can find iron tail in the game corner?? Also thunder dance might have been good here!

[@NiGHTSnoob]

I usually don't get annoyed when you make misplays, things happen, especially hours in to a playthrough you just tend to go on autopilot I get it. But watching you use Return over and over against the Machamp reset after reset nearly broke me. Yeah its defense is slightly lower than its Special Defense, but Thunderbolt with STAB is so obscenely more powerful it easily overrides that. I don't have exact math obviously, but I wager it would have taken one less hit and you could have saved yourself some headaches there.

[@MasterRyoSakurai]

LET'S GO!!!!

[@ferrugemj18]

I'm looking forward to when you get to do multiple runs outside gen1. Seeing that reset counter hitting 40 and that being final for this ranking hurts us Raichu fans

[@CyraxxLotion]

Is episode 5 gonna continue the starter trend and switch to eevee or even chikorita line next?

[@SquirrelGamingProductions]

Scott you need to EV train with Raichu for this playthrough. Idk if you used proteins to get to 100 attack EVs but after that you need to find a Pokemon to grind in the midgame with 2 Attack EVs per faint to get to 252 (max). Then you won't need to be level 73 to beat Giovanni + Brock That or you can start Pikachu out with Surf since there was a legal import method back then, but the above EV training advice still applies for most other Electrics

[@skeetermania3202]

The best area to do that is in the in-between floors of Mt. Moon. The encounters there are always Paras, which yields 1 Attack EV.

[@kayoh9364]

Would you have considered catching an army of pikachus for the chance at Light Ball? Having more firepower than Raichu at the cost of some bulk might be a favorable trade, albeit at the cost of so much RNG.

[@135forte]

Looking at your stats at Giovanni, prioritizing Atk EVs and maybe an Atk boosting nature (-Spd maybe?) probably would have gotten you far better results. Looking at Showdown, assuming you could max Atk and Spd EVs grinding before Brock, you are looking at about 230 Atk and 200 Spd at lv74 before boosts

[@RealClassixX]

Is there a list of pokemon lines that have already been produced? I'd like to know if my favorite Mon is up anytime soon.

[@WorkInProgressX]

I love how between these and the baby series, you’re giving us so much stuff and it’s not even the month that’s supposed to have daily videos. Also i hope you have planned a nice vacation, you and your editor deserve it

[@DLC88]

Hey Scott to endd the baby egg vidsbwill there be a kangaskan, or a blissey playthorugj? I mean it seama to make sneaw

[@mullet_muffins]

Ironic that Mr. Mime and Farfetch'd mess up your software, since the recently completed speedruns of this game happen to use those two Pokemon to do a credits warp!

[@unboundsoul3582]

I don't know how much it'd affect but why not Electabuzz next, since Buzz gets Psychic, Brick Break, and other helpful moves to supplement it outside of just electric and normal moves.

[@RandoMattz]

i like to use that mt.moon persim berry for Misty's Starmie.

[@rebornjm]

idk if anyone has mentioned this but there is a very easy way to make money early in the game, fire red missed a very important exploit at the nugget bridge if you blackout train at the end against the rocket that gives you the nugget. he will repeat the scenario everytime you battle him which means he will keep giving you nuggets

[@passtheyaoi]

yeah the damage poison deals is 1/8 since gen 2 but you just dont get poisoned very often in gen 2 or hoenn

[@rtyuik7]

22:20(ish) - talking about Farfetch'd and Mr.Mime...did you hear about the new CreditsWarp glitch that was found, using those two pokemon? i dont quite understand all of the details, so ill just point to Abyssoft's recent video about it, in case anyone's curious...

[@androidboyd]

For Pokemon that have to grind before Brock, might it make sense to EV grind instead of EXP grind? Like, knock the trainers out first and all that, but grinding for experience might end up being counterproductive by the time you get to the late game. Admittedly, your EV options pre-Brock are limited (only HP, ATK, DEF, and Speed are available), but knocking out Mankeys for Attack instead of Caterpies for HP might've helped the lategame somewhat. Even if you don't just grind for the specific stat, grinding at route 22 would've been less experience (32.28/battle vs 33.48/battle in the Forest), but the distribution would've been nicer for what you wanted (.45 ATK/.55 Speed for each battle, vs .4 HP/.3 DEF/.5 Speed per battle). Other issues in later battles, but I think other commenters mentioned most of the improvements. Looking forward to you hitting this game with the full Scott's Thoughts rigor in the future!

[@scottfitzgerald5944]

Curious if a light ball Pikachu would out compete a Pikachu that can evolve into Raichu 🤔

[@JDFrank20Diaz]

It does I also tested it in Gen 4 and you get Access to Volt Tackle

[@snupietherat6814]

Dome Fossil for the win!! 🥳

[@InfernosReaper]

Honestly, it's not my style, but hitting Bulbasaur with Growl at the start might've helped, at least the first time or 2 EDIT: with the poor move selection, I'd say it really really needs a redo

[@male_maid5951]

17:00 - 1hp and a dream. accuracy: your dream is now shattered.

[@kevinkirkwood8844]

Starmie is actually a grossly overpowered Pokémon to fight that early in the game. Misty should have had like a seadra or something man

[@christophertomlinson8097]

Focus on early Def evs when you play Pokémon with problems with physical attack types

[@Hoxeel]

The Champion battle where you first got past Rhydon would've REALLY benefitted from using dig against Venusaur to stall out sunny day or dodge the one solar beam where he was taking in sunlight

[@BarrelSenpai]

I was gonna suggest doing the eevee line next since lets go has eevee as a starter.

[@nightzebra]

I think you ought to do a Warren run 😂

[@jaytaytay3205]

Just came here to say: All hail Lord Helix

[@NeoZanther]

Why not use Thunderbolt on the Machamp? Would be a guaranteed 2hko since it’s special def is lower then it’s defense?

[@marcoasturias8520]

Peak Pikachu performance

[@handanyldzhan9232]

30:18 I'm wondering if catching a few dozen wild Sandslash to steal a Soft Sand from them would be worth it instead of having to grind more. Maybe temporarily replacing Brick Break with Iron Tail isn't too impractical at this point either.

[@northdakotagamer]

Deleting Brick Break instead of Dig when youre going into 2 fights (Agatha and Lance) where 70% of the Pokemon are totally immune to Dig, Brick Break has a higher Base Power, and there was a Rhydon on the horizon seemed like a bad idea, haha. Others have mentioned getting extra TMs but really just not deleting Brick Break at all was definitely the way to go

[@Karl-bc2os]

There is a hidden path in kogas gym in the top right that allows you to skip the trainers

[@hammdogporkington3058]

Sorry if someone's already commented this, but qhy were you using Return against Bruno's Machamp and not Thunderbolt?

[@It4int0ver]

I have no idea: what’s the problem with double team? Is this the evasive move? And what’s the problem?

[@satisfactoryseal]

37:10 This interaction with Static and Safeguard is interesting and I've never seen it before. Safeguard not protecting from status applied by abilities feels really weird

[@rebornjm]

funny thing is it safeguard made my poison sting miss if it was going to poison the pokemon, i was so confused until it wore out then my poison sting was back to its regular acc

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Looking at earth badge gym: vs seeker in vermillion pokecenter, letting you rematch certain mons Good for EV training Like goldeen and seakings for attack EVs might be where the group of swimmers are or cycling road for attack

[@mickgorro]

Scott: The next video in this series is probably gonna come out sometime in June. Me: Wait, you mean Pidgeot, which I watched later? Did I miss something in the context of that sentence?

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Yes. These were released as member's exclusive videos earlier in the year.