Can the Best Pokemon Nuzlocker stop my Nuzlocke?

[@Smallant]

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[@AlienVecna]

I will!

[@jetstreamsam3442]

Hi

[@chobbis3]

nah i don't believe you

[@woahitsinky]

Wow

[@frostii__]

no

[@TheSmithPlays]

Can we acknowledge how well this was edited? The way it bounces back and forth in the Watson fight PERFECTLY… big props to the editor on this one 👏

[@damiont.1554]

you should do something similar patrick 👀

[@joshuasims5421]

The editing was fantastic!

[@Dewey495]

Ayyyyy yo Pat 👏🏼 what’s up

[@char5379]

Used to watch your zombies vids everyday man, didn't expect to see you on a smallant video, wow

[@chrisunfocused]

The craziest part. In stream, he forgot to name the starter Adsign. They edited the name in post until they got to the name changer.

That Watson fight is an instant classic already. Can't wait for more!

[@Jacobinks]

Hello Pokémon challenges

[@MoblinFanLikesMoblins]

Great collab!

[@ninjacolin7982]

Almost gonned him

[@eduhund21]

Imagine KZbin Commentig. Yikes

[@itsyaboiguzma]

@@eduhund21 wait a second what are you doing then? WHAT AM I DOING?!

[@djtabor]

18:44 Pokemon Challenges: Calculating the exact damage numbers to get the highest possible chance to win SmallAnt: This move looks funny lets try that

[@cheese0_4]

"i'll try spinning, that's a good trick"

[@nabintamrakar1]

Pokemon Challenges: *doing mental gymnastics* SmallAnt: "For the lols"

[@Zivin]

And he wins too

[@lpebony3323]

@@Zivin He wins because he has a massive advantage lol. No shot otherwise

[@mandowarrior123]

​@@lpebony3323no, the gamble with the ability, predicting his opponent will always select the optimum move. Then predicts he overcorrects. He won both elements of the mind game.

[@stanleyvolkenstein8519]

Jan playing as Roxanne is the absolute definition of " You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. "

[@moopotrop5462]

Roxanne is calling!

[@akerukurasuke9572]

@@moopotrop5462 nah man pants stay brown

[@scentedcandle5949]

😂

[@hugoperaltadiez7424]

I saw this comment on reddit, what a gem

[@iantaakalla8180]

Roxanne, Roxanne, all she wants to do is block new trainers

[@minjomighty7871]

I feel like this is realistically more like what pokemon battles would actually feel like irl. Less of a "I trained my pokemon for so long that I'll never lose" and more of "okay, I need to make the most out of what I have, and counter what I know they have from my research" really entertaining vid, excited to see the next part

[@daniyaltariq7527]

Can anyone tell where do i download this mod?

[@Zorua3]

This is pretty close to how competitive Pokemon battles feel lol Especially Draft Format ones

[@macmac277]

Thats what hard nuz tries to emulate.

[@Zalied]

a big thing is it removes the "i know they will do this move so i can exploit it" because you end up with the princess bride "hed know i think that but then hed know that id think that he knows i think that......"

[@CalebWilliams2517]

That is why a Pokemon MMORPG would work so incredibly well. Like just imagine the scale of FFXIV or WoW etc but pokemon and you can just challenge people whenever you want at levels akin to yours.

[@fabolify]

44:10 - One of my pokemon has pokerus. - That's sick.

[@tamermushroom]

HUGE PROPS to the editor, the constant switching as Jan and Tanner think of their next move is incredibly suspenseful.

[@MeowModeFGC]

VERY much agree. Editor outdid themselves this time

[@cianthompson966]

Did a great job

[@HammyAndSammy]

It is so cool, I legit need more of this

[@harleyrowe9153]

Wait his name isn’t Ant? My life is a lie

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

[@dylankornberg4892]

47:25 I loved it when Jan said “wow that was fun” after that fucking ORDEAL of a battle, you two were clearly having a blast.

[@atuzam]

The good sportsmanship was as epic as the gameplay, the chemistry, and the editing. 💕

[@sandesser8064]

It's the existential dread of being german. 😂

[@KaiserKai16]

For those of you asking for a Part 2, Ant never did upload the second part, but Jan has both parts on his channel. It's not edited in Ant's style, but you get to see how it ends.

[@christians.9041]

thx

[@dinazangwill1997]

thank you ohmygod i was like "where is... part 2...it cant just end like this..."

[@Regalvoid]

Pokemon "Calcs everything" Challenges vs Small "I just got this crazy idea" Ant creates the perfect high stakes, high tension, giga-brain pokemon battles with the way their strats and commentary parallel and play off each other

[@aloeera]

The Chad Pokemon "I know everything about this game" Challenges vs The Chad Small "Do it for the content" Ant

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God! Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.

[@timothykriegel9537]

@@Call_Upon_YAH Shut up with that, it's fine if you're Christian but don't shove it down people throats. I'm Buddhist so this basically fell on deaf ears honestly. No disrespect meant but I hate when people do this

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

@@timothykriegel9537 Informing everyone on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God's works is not forcing anything. God's children are tasked to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God's works 😄! That the truth is known and *all are without excuse.* Matthew 24:14 KJV 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Psalm 96:3 KJV 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. Psalm 105:1 KJV 1 O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. John 14:6 KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Mark 16:15-16 KJV 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Matthew 10:33 KJV 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. John 15:22 KJV 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. Romans 10:15 KJV 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

[@GuiltyCasuals]

It's so funny how Jan makes the perfect antagonist to all nuzlockers he's like Gary Oak

[@raffitz]

He's like Roxanne.

[@ssjrana7342]

He's like ( *Insert Rival Name* ).

[@roberthansen5727]

He's just like me

[@robinaartsen3679]

"Smell you later.. .Speaking of smelling, do you have smelly balls and if yes, have you heard of MANSCAPE."

[@FlareStorms]

@@ssjrana7342 assfart?

[@higgyjiggy2222]

PPLEEAASE more of this series this is the most entertaining Pokémon content I’ve seen in AGES!!

[@AussieRider20]

Pokemon challenges posted both halves on his channel but they are shorter videos. Not sure when (or if) smant will upload part 2.

[@wolfy4612]

@@AussieRider20 probs not. Not hating but unlikely

[@jonnorris8557]

I need part 2! 😭😭

[@aczayas1]

I subscribed to be notified when a part 2 comes out. Highly disappointed it has not yet

[@AussieRider20]

@@aczayas1 for what it's worth pokemon challenges uploaded the second half to his channel. I've noticed smant doing this more regularly. He'll upload part 1 but never finish it even if he has got the vods up.

[@joshcohen29]

This is, without exaggeration, one of the most entertaining and well-edited KZbin videos I've ever watched. The pacing and how it flips between the streams enhances it so much, and watching the 2 of them battle like that in the Wattson fight was really really fun, I really enjoy seeing especially Smallant thinking and talking like that. I'd LOVE for this to continue.

[@Moschel91]

This really felt like watching an Anime xD

[@calebolds9609]

Its very funny to me that Jan has cemented himself as the villain of the Pokemon community (in funny good faith)

[@ngotemna8875]

Yeah, especially considering what a goofball he is lmao

[@fnln3011]

The leader of team locke!

[@DaJMaster289]

How is he a villain? I mean I think he's a dick but I didn't realise it was widespread

[@williambarrantes1674]

It’s cause he’s literally like a villain if you think about it. Villains are cold and calculating most of the time, they lose their optimism and hope, and focus on pure logic. Like Thanos saving the universe by deleting half of it. That’s literally Jan, he’s the most calculated of them all 😂

[@maromania7]

No, not always good faith. Some of us do genuinely hate the impact he has had on the nuzlocke community. I'm sure he's a decent person, I don't wish harm or anything on him, but if you loved nuzlockes before the culture he created then he really is a villian. Used to be that if you commented about optimal strategies and mons you should've thrown to the wolves, you'd be rather unanimously told to gtfo, this is about making a story. The rules are explicitly designed for you to get attached and play with your heart, you're ignoring the entire point of the fucking ruleset. But now people just pointing out "suboptimal" shit are some of the loudest voices of the community, and swiftly growing.

[@Machoke.]

Honestly the rare candy thing in nuzlocks is really smart. If anything it makes it harder, but less tedious. It’s less tedious because you don’t need to grind, and you can actually play the story, but at the same time you’re not getting any evs from battles, and your Pokémon will be slightly weaker

[@JacklynBurn]

My other thing would be that skipping grinding also removes the small chance that you get bored and slip up against a wild mon. It's probably supremely unlikely for someone like smant but if you get sloppy while no-brain grinding, it's entirely possible for the right wild mon to just snipe a death

[@fuyuk1r1ft8]

On the other hand, because you're not stacking random nonsense ev's from grinding your pokemon will be stronger in the long run because you have room to properly ev train them

[@kingfree4109]

that's my thing. I have a rule. Once you encounter safe Pokemon to grind on, that's when you can utilize the rare candies. Cocoon pokemon or magikarp or hoppip. Or the daycare. Rare candies for these. Gen 1 and 2 are harder this way. Gen 3 and onward are harder *at first* but eventually gets easier. Maybe.

[@sweettea5166]

@@fuyuk1r1ft8they probably just ev train them correctly regardless

[@furiouscorgi6614]

​@@kingfree4109in Gen 1, you have access to cocoons in Viridian Forest. Gamechamp3000, Pokémon without getting hit.

[@JDLong006]

Jan needs to make a reaction to both POVs at the same time and evaluate his and your options for every major boss, while reacting to his own content in the process

[@jaewol359]

And then Ant should react to Jan’s reaction to this video

[@LunarWingCloud]

And then Jacob reacts to that

[@moopotrop5462]

@@LunarWingCloud Fucking Jacob man, this guy will react to pchal untill he's grey and old

[@trueMCGRaven]

@@moopotrop5462 And Jan will react to Jacob's reactions just as much because it's funny. As little as i like Jan and Jacob those videos are something that i will always enjoy.

[@diavolosteddy7594]

@@trueMCGRaven if u don’t like either of them why r u watching their content /genq

[@vixencaw7551]

This might legitimately be the best SmallAnt collab ever. I got so much joy from watching these two strategizing, predicting each other's moves, and faking each other out. Tanner and Jan are cut from the same cloth and it is a treat to see them play against each other. ❤️

[@jaimeXDgo]

Man, normally Watson is the hardest checkpoint since it's only weak to ground and that's extremely limited by that point in the game. But now with an actual smart human playing everyone, I really want to see who'd give the biggest challenge.

[@vivian2798]

just pick mudkip smh my head 🙄🙄🙄

[@dejikokijed]

@@vivian2798 shake my head my head

[@fajaradiputra8545]

@@dejikokijed lol out loud

[@timothycrisp6575]

@@vivian2798 they said “extremely limited” not that you can’t get ground. Only two Pokémon up to this point are ground one is Marshtomp two is Nincada

[@IschmarVI]

@@timothycrisp6575 how is a guarenteed mudkip that is also one of the best pokemon in the game "extremely limited"? It's literally a 100% chance to get. Doesn't matter that there are no other ground types because you are ALWAYS gonna have mudkip.

[@BaconJake14]

"I'm not lying I'm just stupid" is such an accurate life statement

[@DatDapperBoi]

Me frfr

[@Ryuezaki]

37:17

[@pash_4904]

Absolutely wild. I’ve never seen pokemon be so stressful. Just the perfect way they bounced back and forth “He’s gotta switch.” “I gotta switch.”

[@nooobiechild]

Jan is such a mastermind. He's not just blowing hot air into the mic when he's saying he's probably one of the best Nuzlocker in the world. The man almost wiped the floor with some extremely limited stuff he was given to work with.

[@bensoncheung2801]

He made SmallAnt experience FEAR.

[@IschmarVI]

and consider that he did that against a guy that beat pokemon XY while only fighting level 100s. Smallant is definitely a good player in his own right. Seing Jan toying with him like that is .... scary.

[@Badgerpaw]

"Nuzlocker"

[@maomaeramnon3870]

The thing is, he never says “I’m probably one of the best nuzlockers in the world”, he always says “I am the best nuzlocker in the world” which is definitely blowing hot air into the mic

[@Skullhawk13]

@@maomaeramnon3870is he wrong tho? Saying you’re the best isn’t inherently wrong, some people are

[@kokutoryuu8312]

All those years, all those "you cannot run from a trainer battle!" messages, only to now learn that THEY actually CAN run from a trainer battle...

[@JubioHDX]

i mean theyre the ones that force you to fight 😂 if they the ones that wanna stop i dont see why they couldnt just say nvm

[@dahomie253]

@@JubioHDX we have no right to refuse but the initiator does. I think that’s hilarious

[@redsowshaddark]

Technically this is because of how pvp works in gen3. Both players can forfeit at any time, instantly losing the pvp battle.... but yes, it's funny to imagine that the trainers that force you into fights could have run away at anytime lol

[@allgreatfictions]

It's still true. "YOU can't run"

[@justanotherLunny]

tbh it's probably been implemented as a failsafe in case something unexpected happens or possibly as a way for the developers/coders of the 'mod'/of the game to test things more easily that was left in. I do love the idea that they can run though, imagine they just see you pull out a Lugia out of nowhere and just go "Yep, nevermind. You can have the money."

[@kajalanni397]

Update for the YT viewers: They were supposed to continue the challenge this Friday but Jan got Covid :C Wishing him a full and quick recovery !!

[@Kuronosa]

Oophe. Wishing Jan a speedy recovery

[@slanyus]

Oh, didn't know that, hope he gets better soon!

[@crazybeatrice4555]

Wish him the best.

[@WorstPokemonTrainer]

Ah man. Was looking forward to see the stream.

[@papermario3982]

Get well soon, Jan!

[@TheMaskedHero]

I'm just happy some programmers were able to make this happen. Thank you, to all of you.

[@happythanos6632]

Can tell the name of this rom please

[@Andrea-dw1ps]

@@happythanos6632 did you find it?

[@happythanos6632]

@@Andrea-dw1ps nope :( please tell me if you do.

[@flamindino8370]

I know the maker I can prolly ask?

[@TemaStar-cc7uh]

@@flamindino8370 do you know what rom it is ?

[@Silv3rM4st3r]

Smant and Jan, you HAVE to continue this series, I was legit tied to my chair watching this! I loved every second of it!

[@x99rarecandy]

introduced me to Pokémon Challenges, jan seems to be a pretty chill genuine guy

[@yoisakikanade_]

@@x99rarecandy yeah jans awesome, love his content :D

[@postonian425]

he’s chill until he starts bullying alpharad for things that alpharad just does and it doesn’t seem like a joke man doesn’t seem to understand the “do it for the content” code that alpharad lives by

[@giantenemycrab1192]

@@postonian425 Lol jan isn’t ever taking it seriously If you watch any of his other content you will see what his sense of humour is and that he is a really decent guy

[@MrOofio64]

@@postonian425 Dude, most of the time Jan is joking lmao. Also they are both in on the jokes.

[@omnii]

this actually shows how good of a player Jan is… He read so many moves from Smant

[@SeanFerree]

Agreed!

[@Dripfarted]

what does nuzlock means

[@Dakura11]

@@Dripfarted basically pokemon hard mode

[@ParadoX-os]

Exactly. A lot of people thought Jan is not that good and all he does is run damage calcs. I hope some people see this and realize he is a the real deal.

[@silverstar1614]

@@Dakura11 more like pokemon hardcore

[@ang3lmatr1x25]

We need more of this! This changes the game entirely. Every fight while predictable in nature is entirely different in practice

[@Jagdblume]

It feels like I'm watching two grandmasters playing a bunch of intense chess games but we get to hear their strategizing and instead of chess it's pokemon lol

[@atuzam]

Yasssssss!!! I think both of them are even smarter than ppl give them credit for. Big 🧠 😁

[@Ricka_seven]

That's exactly it !!!

[@Cassandra_Steel]

Rather an odds match between a GM and a mid elo player

[@TheAdvertisement]

The pure mindgames SmallAnt and PokemonChallenges have between each other is amazing, especially when you get to see each side so smoothly! Yet they're still so encouraging of each other. :D

[@swordfishfogel4988]

No part 2?

[@TheAdvertisement]

@@swordfishfogel4988 Literally the next video?

[@HarryPotter-uv8yp]

As the game progresses, Jan’s toolbox gets bigger and scarier. This was SUCH a cool match between the two of you. I can’t WAIT for more.

[@SeanFerree]

Right on! Same!

[@singularleaf3895]

The elite 4 are going to be so brutal... 5 fights straight against Jan with some of the best teams in Emerald.

[@linko9720]

tate & liza gonna be insane, a true test to double battle

[@CodeRedDamax]

My favorite part about this collab is that you essentially have the people who want Smallant to win, and the people who want Jan to just crush Smallant. I personally can’t wait to see what mind games Jan tries to pull next :D

[@vixencaw7551]

Can I be both at the same time? 😆

[@DaveYognaut]

The fear at "why are we both saying yes" is real 44:53

[@paulthep0teat]

Legit I can't wait for future videos from this nuzlocke. Jan is a great adversary for this kind of challenge and Tanner makes some good plays on him he doesn't quite expect. I'll be excitedly looking forward to part two lol.

[@atuzam]

I'm excited for more of this series, but then... Series II: Switch Places? Please? This chemistry is amaaazing. And both of these guys are even smarter than the ton of credit they rightfully get.

[@ZacSquid]

@@atuzam couldn’t agree more. 2 big brains competing with the great chemistry back and forth within the battle is so fun to watch

[@Jacksynth]

I love the hard cuts where you guys read eachothers play. like "hes gunna __" immediately followed by "im gunna ___"

[@res.e9449]

Okay, we NEED more of this. This was so incredibly well edited and entertaining.

[@LittleMountain90]

The back-and-forth editing on the 20 layers of mindgames for every decision is golden

[@vocaloidteto]

Ikr

[@TheDmviper]

Mikeremer did an AMAZING job editing this. The back and forth reactions and mind games made the tension so hype I cannot get enough

[@rsaettone]

Speaking of Pokerus, I've easily racked up a few thousand runs through GSC, and probably only ever gotten Pokerus like 2 or 3 times. It is incredibly rare. But my friend was pissed when I battled him. Really makes a difference over time.

[@Drxxyt]

Pchal’s the type of guy to spend 20 minutes pondering on whether to click leer or tackle with an electrike vs a marshtomp

[@galaxystudios370]

I hope he didn't actually spend 20 minutes... fr tho that Wattson fight was intense

[@codias]

The goat Drxx fire fucking comment

[@Cantrona]

I don't even know who to root for in this one but I hope there's a part 2!! The elite 4 in this set up would be so big brained the world might explode

[@MitchellD249]

I'm just waiting for the Skill Swap Slaking double battle on Victory Road, that's gonna be lit.

[@ieyasumei4339]

Imagine if this was D/P/Pl? Ant making it to the end just to have Jan control Cynthia would be horrific

[@theamazingspooderman2697]

they won't be that hard bcz Cynthia's Garchomp doesn't have Swords Dance in those games, BDSP on the other hand would be more insane

[@aqswd6825]

@@theamazingspooderman2697 yeah but bdsp are baby games

[@Agilepickleunite]

@@aqswd6825fr og platinum was way more of a challenge

[@michaelgillespie9112]

​@@AgilepickleuniteIt's honestly not that easy, or WOULDN'T be that easy if they make an optional leveling choice, so your entire team doesn't gain EXP, and Friendship mechanics are disabled. If those weren't there, the game would be one of the hardest games.

[@mreevee7785]

​@@aqswd6825as someone who hardcore nuzlocked both platinum and bdsp, platinum is way easier and its not even close

[@TheTrailBlazerr]

“But mostly reacts to them” Bro I’ve never seen one guy live so rent free in an entire community’s head. This guy gets under everyone’s skin & it’s hilarious

[@Smallant]

nah we all love him, just poking fun

[@baumundallesandere]

@@Smallant It was a great joke :)

[@TheTrailBlazerr]

@@Smallant for sure, and i definitely don’t have the perspective that you do. just seems like his comments are taken a bit too seriously sometimes. big fan & am only halfway through this but love the content

[@jasonandrews1770]

Who are they talking about?

[@NinjaPokeProductions]

@@jasonandrews1770 Ludwig

[@aappaapp6627]

I love that this is basically "you may have outsmarted me, but I outsmarted your outsmarting!"

[@b33thr33kay]

27:25 "Interesting. I can do this all day." "I can't, I have pp issues!" 🤣

[@ClunkytheClown]

"I know!"

[@pullsane]

Giving Onix the Quick Claw made me legit spit out my food laughing when I finaly realized what was going on 😂.

[@sosukelele]

That Wattson fight was crazy tense, and the editing showcased both sides insanely well! Definitely one to be remembered

[@wukongisgod7001]

I’ve never wanted a part 2 more

[@nathanpaulyoung]

Holy crap, I almost NEVER comment on youtube videos, but this one was amazing. The mind games, the editing was insane, and you and Jan are like the perfect match. I can't WAIT to see more of this series.

[@justinmullins1112]

I love that there's actual tension the whole way through. Does the video end soon bc he actually wipes, or is this just part 1? So much fun waiting to find out.

[@Christiangamer22]

Same

[@solsystem1342]

@@justinmullins1112 I think it's because like they said it had already been a 7 hr stream. That's a long time to be "on" in terms of strategic play and performing on stream.

[@gbach919]

I've always wished that you could verse like good AI in these games, but never imagined someone else taking over. That was so sick, please continue this series, was fun watching you both on this!

[@RagingCatfish]

27:27 “i can do this all day” “I cant I have PP issues”

[@Emily-su1te]

this was so flipping cool to watch, seeing the cuts back and forth between two high level players discussing their plans and trying to work around each other is such a treat

[@DiscoZombie-lw5tj]

Usually smant mind games everyone else, but this time Jan takes so long to move (and for that matter is really good at strategizing) that smant mind games himself

[@superspider64]

34:18 Pokemon Challenges: Okay so he HAS to switch out at this point so I should try and prepare for that SmallAnt: CONTENT! CONTENT! CONTENT! CONTENT! CONTENT! CONTENT! CONTENT!

[@lrose5522]

I've never wanted a Nuzlocker to actually fail their nuzlocke so badly before. This was so exciting tho, I really hope you do continue this.

[@paladindank8180]

@mona it’s from Monster Prom

[@travisnakahira7320]

I honestly love that Watson fight watching 2 people narrorate different sides of a battle is so extremely interesting

[@catdoger2]

I really like this concept as a playstyle because it means that you can have fun with your friends while you play a challenge.

[@techknight3753]

"Somebody controls the ai" is my favorite type of nuzlock. Always entertaining

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

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[@Abrar_._]

How do we play like that

[@daniyaltariq7527]

@@Abrar_._ i also wanna know

[@daniyaltariq7527]

@@Abrar_._ tell me if u find out

[@spacejay89]

12:25 defines this entire video. The anticipation building up just for you guys to go ONE TURN, thinking of all the possibilities and option coverage to ensure the advantage, just for a miss! 😂😂

[@Bidoofus]

it's so wholesome seeing their friendship grow over the course of the video

[@drewrevolution433]

This whole nuzlocke was just "You thought you outsmarted me but I outsmarted your outsmarting".

[@vocaloidteto]

Ikr

[@Flumong]

The editing on this was phenomenal. The quick switches between them strategizing really added to the intensity.

[@tomlewis9625]

It’s been 2 years and we need smart to continue this series with pchal

[@erutaron3527]

The amount math and damage calculations they did is unreal. Would love to see this again! Or a map Randomizer vs Jan.

[@Swollen_Goat]

100% need a full run of this! If Wattson was that tough, I can't imagine what Jan will be able to do with some of the other trainers and or Elite 4

[@mackmasher8513]

There's the full run at Jan's channel consisting of 2 episodes

[@roobertmaxity]

@@mackmasher8513 So they did finish the run?

[@mackmasher8513]

@@roobertmaxity (spoiler) Ant lost to norman

[@MasonS39]

That first gym battle was 100% GG's there. You both did outstanding performances

[@pebbellz]

The absolute mental gymnastics needed when fighting an actual person vs an NPC is insane

[@LagiacrusHunter]

Okay but like this editing though? This was cut together amazingly well to show the mind games during the finale!

[@hellfooliver1497]

I'm sad they didn't make it a while series, this was sooo good to watch!

[@caseyleirer9677]

This is such an incredible video. The juxtaposition between both of your strategies, overlayed on top of each other is great. Please do more of these.

[@nickybecnel5047]

This is so awesome! Never have I ever thought somebody would be able to coordinate their schedule with Jan. You guys are so dope for this!

[@badluckbrain6371]

This was super fun to watch! Could we get a Part 2? Or make it randomized??

[@youngrootv]

Imagine if the Pokémon Company, being the most profitable media franchise in history, put the amount of effort and innovation into their games like some of these ROM hack makers do. Would be fun and a game changer to have some of these multiplayer mechanics in an actual game….

[@Akwatypus]

To be faaair, Pokémon DOES have some of these multiplayer mechanics since PvP battles have always been a thing!!! hohoho- Lol jk I know you probably didn't mean it like that... Having multiplayer Gyms and maybe PvP stuff in main storylines kinda sounds spicy. But it also could be miserable (especially for starting players) if not handled carefully. Like how would you truly implement forced PvP in the main branch without hindering the player's progress if they keep losing? But somehow still making the PvP aspect matter? It's an interesting thought.

[@ryanheywood3165]

@@Akwatypus isnt that what theyre doing for sv? probably not pvp, but pve multiplayer

[@Akwatypus]

@@ryanheywood3165 Yeah we shall see, these are exciting times.

[@achraf6569]

Did u just say rom hack makers (which use regular pokemon games as base lines btw) put more effort and innovation in the games than the actual devs? 💀

[@C3l3bi1]

@@thomaswinwood lmao like gamefreak would sell their shares at the pokemon company lol i dont think you get how any of it works lol, and like nintendo would let that happen.

[@unknowndane4754]

I must say that I love the strategy and math coming from both of you in this kind of challenge.

[@darknexxenby]

that watson fight was like the pokemon equivalent of anime battles that go on for entire seasons, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time

[@saigesmart4167]

The back and forth of this is amazing, honestly the best collab I've *ever* seen

[@physchy945]

This was an extremely well edited video. The cuts between the two of you predicting each other’s plays is really engaging

[@HappyGamerNick]

This was so freaking entertaining! Can’t wait to see part 2! 🙌🏻

[@sherlockkrankcase3578]

Do so many more of these. This is just a great way to watch good players go up against each other with less pressure because one's team is constructed.

[@daxdleader719]

I feel like competitive pokemon content creators can learn from this. It's really cool to see both perspectives of a battle in one video.

[@LongNguyen-cz5ty]

“He knows I’m switching, but I’m a f***ing idiot.” -Small Ant 2022

[@Akwatypus]

I watched both streams at the same time, side-by-side, and ohhh boy, the Wattson battle was SO intense! Looking forward to watching this again, and continuation!

[@rosengre]

I love to imagine that at the start of every battle, Jan shoves the trainer aside and starts battling smant instead of the trainer 😂

[@Cracks094]

This is incredible. The editing, the tension and the strategizing from both of you. The last time i played pokemon was 2nd gen as a kid. I never had any intention to go back but all this strategy and depth made me reconsider playing Pokemon once again.

[@APurpleFable]

You guys BETTER finish this. I usually zone out after 5 minutes of watching a video but I was 110% focused the whole way through. That last battle was SO intense. I want this to become a thing within the Pokemon community.

[@call-me-smittle]

This was such a great collab, i had no idea who to root for as well

[@taakotuesday]

rooting for Jan to kill something to keep things interesting, but then once Tanner's at the E4 we root for him to be able to win

[@BlackPenzo]

Even as someone who doesn't watch nuzlockes that often, this was insanely entertaining! Can't wait for Part 2

[@Alphabet12345ful]

This is like watching L and Light Yagami play Pokémon against each other

[@luigimcdingle1951]

THEY DIDN'T FINISH THE RUN?!? Partly thanks to the editing, this was the best, most exciting Pokemon gameplay I've ever seen! That's a massive bummer!

[@jonsmith5058]

This was so intense but you guys have such great chemistry and sportsmanship. I love this series.

[@desertkil]

Jan is such an amazing villain, without coming across as unlikable. Looking forward to the rest of this run!

[@ChosenInterval]

PC: *explains 4D chess moves* SA: "Yeah but i won sooo!"

[@walterkipferl6729]

I loved the segment on the stream where the two of you just had a podcast for an hour and a half. Very interresting.

[@Bryanfuel0]

During all thr technical difficulties? Haha

[@darkpuppetlordful]

I didn't even know npc trainers could backdown from a battle. Jan with the ultimate rat tactics lmao

[@reapercarl5047]

Honestly pokemon challanges reinvented the nuzlock comunity by gettin every1 to rare candy, hes right it makes it so much more fun

[@HorstiWorsti145]

It's so interesting how the simple act of having a strong player control the opponent turns this game that is pretty easy, even under nuzlocke rules, into an almost unbeatable challenge.

[@baumundallesandere]

I was so on edge the entire video. Lovely editing and the humor of you both was great too.

[@redfalconfox]

I respect the max rebels and rare candies. It doesn’t do any good to show wild battles, or grinding. It’s never a challenge in the nuzlock, the challenge comes from the trainers. Having to grind or fight wild Pokémon is a matter of wasting time.

[@xdhilrious2338]

I keep finding myself coming back daily to see part 2, I and the rest of the community so desperately want this series, its absolutely immaculate (maybe even doing platinum like this down the line would be epic💯)

[@itsOZone]

@@Rob-nd1qb lol its not happening

[@itsOZone]

lol obviously the guys more of a streamer than a youtber, all his fans begging for that and he just dont care. prolly doesnt even bother to read the comments.

[@Joel97_]

This really feels like how competitive battles are played, trying to consider all the scenarios and plays while looking for the best outcome