Venomoth Type Randomizer - Pokemon Yellow

The patch is no longer available.
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*
5. Venomoth can only learn moves that share a type with it
6. I can't see what type Venomoth is
7. I have to successfull guess one or more types before teaching moves
8. I can only teach moves of those types while Venomoth is still those types
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
Patreon: / scottsthoughts
KZbin memberships:
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Twitter: / psychicflying
Twitch: / scottsthoughtspokemon
Illustrations by / sarinavail
Thumbnail art by / brianlsart
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Damage Calculations: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Gen1 Stat Calculator: pycosites.com/pkmn/stat_gen1.php
Gen2 Stat Calculator: pycosites.com/pkmn/stat_gen2.php
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[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I've had requests for the ROM. Due to legality I won't be able to share it. However, I can share a patch file that allows you to modify a ROM that you already have. Check back here in the next day or so and I'll have a link to that!

[@helpme6599]

If I patched my ROM, how would I know Venomoth's type? Would I have to guess?

[@SaintoftheHonest]

When you got the Grass/Fighting type, I legit said "Breloominati confirmed" out loud XD

[@unown9272]

Where patch

[@Marchingvenusaur]

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[@mycreativeandgamerschannel]

You should do this with your worst pokemon on your speed runs Maybe randomising its type would improve the pokemon

[@LOLC2k]

Fun fact: Venomoth actually changed types a few times. In gen 1 he was steel/dark. In gen 2 he was changed to pure fairy.

[@browncow5210]

He was dual Normal in the Gamecube games.

[@JaharNarishma]

My favourite was gen 4, when it was a ???/no type combo. Great, considering its ability.

[@PhibyMcBeth87]

There are are hack in it its Bug psychic. I guess it was sacred gold. Its really mean 😅

[@seriouskano2]

If you trade a shiny Venomoth back to Gen 1, it's actually the Bird/Normal type.

[@inventiveusername5191]

Question is, which of his abilities is better? Forecast or Color Change?

[@charlessegale6493]

Adding the healing bed in the S.S. Anne was a really great touch.

[@atmosdwagon4656]

This seems like a great chaos randomizer for Pokemon, even outside of its April Fool's potential.

[@remrequiem439]

So ft ttgt

[@TheAnalyticalEngine]

Venomoth is clearly a Venomoth type, which resists all types, and is supereffective against all types

[@disturbedhalo117]

That would make it 4x super effective against all duel types.

[@andytaker3073]

And is weak to every type

[@gaminggoddess85]

That sounds like the Nuclear type from Pokemon Uranium.

[@shury4260]

The legend plate in legend Arceus is actually called the venomoth plate in the JP version and was just mistranslated

[@shadowtitanx3962]

Venomoth is all types. It is only weak to Rock.

[@Lord_of_Sausage]

A Bug/Poison Venomoth would be really weird to use, could you even imagine?!

[@TheMoogleKing93]

Finally a run where Venomoth is properly represented as agent of chaos.

[@charlessegale6493]

Indeed, it can take many incarnations.

[@vincentgo5297]

The custom dualtype artworks for venomoth are sooo cool

[@imp360]

for the longest time I really thought Venomoth was part psychic. It was on Sabrinas, the psychic gym leaders, team in red and blue and it learns a bunch of psychic moves though level up.

[@melvint-p9500]

Gen 1 will never miss an opportunity to make something poison type

[@Knytewish]

No, you’re absolutely correct that was my thought process as well growing up

[@tsawy6]

I could totally buy it having bug, poison, grass, psychic, flying, or even maybe normal typing.

[@priestesslucy3299]

Venomoth is such a late game bug, Bug Psychic would have been totally appropriate and so much better for it in Gen 1

[@midnighteagle8907]

Amazing video idea! I loved the part where Scott said it's scottin time and proceeded to thought off everywhere.

[@bradlauk1419]

How do I delete someone else's comment?

[@mullerlopes6853]

The Ghost type granting immunity against lance's hyper beans was nice.

[@Shenaldrac]

Yeah, hyper beans lead to hyper giants once you plant them. My man Jack knows all about that.

[@lamiaprincess6371]

This was really fun actually! One thing I realized is that due to the way Generation I works, if you ever do not get type effectiveness text when a move hits you, it means one of two things: you're a mono-type that is neutral to the move, or you're a dual type where BOTH types are neutral to the move. This is because the Misinformation glitch always gives you either NFE or SE text no matter what. It ended up being an added layer of information that made guessing types really fun.

[@cadencenavigator958]

Yeah, if it finds any text it has to show it, which is why the glitch occurs in the first place.

[@mellysandshrew]

This was an extremely fun challenge! I liked getting to try and puzzle out the type changes as the video went on, keeping it a secret from the audience at first was a smart move. If you do more of these in later gens with extra types thrown into the mix, I'm sure they'd be a ton of fun to watch too!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

It was also helpful for me learning the type chart a little bit better haha

[@rare_huntertenebrae1589]

please more of these. these are fun to guess along with and hilarious

[@Snuffelsneeuw]

I like this as a concept! What I like even more? The fact you radiate enthusiasm in your content. Bonus plus; I love listening to you while dozing off to sleep, as you have the perfect voice that fixes my insomnia and gives my mind the fix that it needs to strike out for the day. Even better is that I know I can watch it again the next day in full capacity. Your content gives me pleasure twice ❤

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I genuinely have so much enthusiasm for making these videos. I’m pouring everything I’ve got into making them better and better each week.

[@Snuffelsneeuw]

@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon you show that bro.

[@Snuffelsneeuw]

I wouldn’t know where I’d be without you, in regards to my mental sanity… you saved me.

[@brycewebster9428]

I’ve been watching for the last 3-4 years. This video is really really impressive. You put so much effort in to it and it really shows. You’ve come a long way and it’s awesome to see. Here’s to more continued success. You definitely deserve it!

[@jameshope3652]

It's great finally seeing Venomoth showing its true type, Random. Great run, and lots of fun. I hope you had a good time with it.

[@RenameJames]

That was super fun! Thank you for all the extra work put in to making something special for us. I loved the puzzle aspect of figuring out the types, and the sprite work was amazing. This dedication is the reason you're one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@libraryscholaralexis6581]

This is a really interesting video. All the images of the different type Venomoth are really interesting. This was a great April 1st video. Please keep up the great work.

[@thebigbean8783]

I'm always happy when venemoth gets featured on the channel. This is gonna be great

[@jazminespinoza7932]

I can’t even begin to explain how much fun I had watching this!! It’s wild to think about all of the inside jokes you have made with the community over the years.. I’m so glad you have the ability to play Pokémon for a living and share your love for the game that defined my childhood. Thank you for everything you do and I can’t wait to see what’s next! :D

[@xddosed6154]

I can imagine how much work went into that, programming-wise. amazing work, scott, love your creative ideas!

[@PerilousParadigm]

This is absolute gold and it makes me very grateful to have stumbled onto your channel! Happy Fools day Scott🎉🤡

[@ajb657]

This was a very cool video! It really showcased the technical aspects of your solo runs, and really dove deeper into the mechanics in a very interesting way!

[@daddyb1100]

This was an absolute blast! I really hope you do this for every generation you end up playing.

[@Fredzeppelin15]

This might be one of the most creative Pokémon runs I’ve ever seen. Well done!

[@CapnWilly]

This is such a cool concept. Love this video. I had so much fun watching and trying to guess the typing really awesome how interactive this one was. Love the channel, love the content. And all the art for the trainers is great too! 👍

[@timmaybach8158]

This was your best video in a long time and really gave some fresh input to your channel. I loved it

[@VanilieFin]

This is the perfect video for April Fools day! I love that you made the mythical type changing Venomoth into a reality ❤️

[@brandonroyal1255]

My God Scott you and your channel have evolved so much since I started binging like a year ago love the work champ

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks! It has been quite the ride. Can’t wait to see where things take me next!

[@talons1025]

This is easily the best video you've ever done. Brilliant idea. I would love to see more of these! Your videos have progressively been getting better and better. Loving the content. Quickly becoming a must watch poketuber

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Glad you liked it! Happy to hear that the work is paying off.

[@JohnnyQuest1992]

This has to be one of the best playthrough challenges I’ve ever seen. The level of commitment to this whole concept is incredible. Awesome job!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@WhiteOwlet]

I absolutely love the idea of this run, and how it's been implemented. The move learning rules in particular are amazing. Great job!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks!!

[@J6ravy]

Scott: "Stun spore only cuts speed and Venomoth has nice speed." Me: *looks down to check Venomoth's speed* Me: *begins to nod slowly while a smile creeps across my face*

[@cartoonistanonymous]

i was nearly done with the video when i was so puzzled by your comment i had to start it all the way over to find out what you were on about, next time include the timestamp. anyway, whenever it was that he told that really funny joke it was completley worth it, like frickin heck guys you gotta see this its hilarious, even more funny than me not timestamping eithef

[@Kim_W]

This was a lot of fun to watch, would love to see the same in other gens in the future! Everyone that worked on this did a great job

[@Jugen95]

Really loved the video! Hope there will be a few more like this in the future. Really fun to see another challenge from time to time. Keep up your good work!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I’ll have to do it again!

[@vfranceschini]

graceful execution of a brilliant idea, and it fits in so many ways ROFL kudos mate, thanks for the hard work! cheers

[@berrabus7059]

Love the time you invest in creating fun and unique videos and love your content. Keep up the good work 👏

[@TheGamingCamel22]

Man this was amazing! Definitely would love that in Gen 2! Also, your experience with Seafoam island is exactly like mine 😂👍

[@SentretPeanut]

The sheer joy when he guesses the typing correctly. I’m catching some secondhand happiness over here! Also my boyfriend and I are thoroughly enjoying this run! So glad you decided to make this! This has also become a joke in our family as well. Boyfriend is convinced my shiny venomoth is ice/water type XD

[@charlessegale6493]

Ssssssoooooooooooooo...Armaldo Type Randomizer when? XD Gotta say, this is definitely one of your better videos (and that's saying a lot seeing as your videos are always quality). I'm just glad you were able to take the meme and turn it into a fun gimmick for this run. Great job as always!

[@matthewsmith-rw3pn]

I'd love to see more of this challenge, very unique and more fair than i was expecting, you're a good sport lol 😊

[@emilydonegan3208]

Your runs keep advancing so much in their scope! I can’t wait until I’m caught up!

[@coreybuffum3195]

Love all your videos, but this was by far the most enjoyment I’ve had in one of them, trying to guess along with you. I would love to see this redone a lot, but maybe add in more trainers to swap types to make it more hectic. Anyway, thanks for all the videos you have.

[@christianbowersox6442]

One of my favorite Pokémon videos ever, great work Scott!

[@henrikg785]

Great Video Scott. I think for challenges like this the resets are more important than the clock. It was refreshing to see you figure things out like this 👍

[@SlyCodyFox4]

Awesome video! I'd love to see it in future runs in the later gens!

[@chrisigl89]

Loved this video, this is your best one yet Scott!

[@CullenKuch]

Thank you so much for this - so entertaining and exciting to follow along. You help the hour I spend on the treadmill fly by! 🤣

[@C_Train74]

Bringing the bit to life. Love the commitment.

[@gabbagundam]

Damn the concept in itself was amazing and made the playthrough something special👍

[@lenaflila]

hello. I Love your videos and your voice is so relaxing. This Venomoth Challange was super funny. I want to notice something: before I watched your Solo-Speedruns I never knew what STAB was, even the wikis only used this term. but since you always say the long term I learned. Plus I got some other interesting facts about pokemon. I love your Videos, keep going with it!

[@cuneyta.3371]

This is one of your best runs - I like the idea of the type switching after every boss fight

[@shimauta1941]

Happy April Fools Day Scott. Thank you for making it so fun.

[@zenitfan4life]

Thanks Scott, this was a lot of fun to watch. Would definitely like it if you did it again in later generations.

[@ronokplays]

Wow been waiting on this for so long. Great to see it play out

[@JimB.Walken]

Ok, this is the best Pokemon video idea ive seen in a looong time. Great vid!

[@altheapolyam]

I loved this video, it was so different and so much fun ^^ finally Venomoth shows their true colors and now we know why you're so confused about their typing, it's never the same 😂😂😂

[@Sol-Butkis]

What an interesting idea to mix things up. Good job Scott on always innovating

[@kevinsips3658]

This was a hilarious product, Scott; great job!

[@floern]

The perfect video for this channel on this date. Well Done! c:

[@laureate90]

Happy April 1st! And excellent idea for a video, thank you 😁

[@milkdud8993]

I love this run. Between the long standing joke and how much fun it sounds like you had i got plenty of happy brain juice from it!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Doing this run really got my brain juices flowing! Haven’t had to think about the game like this before.

[@grundgutigertv6170]

I love how you just pulled that joke at the end. I seriously thought you were going for bug/poison, but nope xD nicely played! I really liked that challenge. Thanks for taking the time to make it possible :3

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

[@mesplin3]

This was a fun video. I hope you continue to do future videos like this.

[@laureate90]

What a thoroughly entertaining video. Would very much enjoy seeing this kind of run again.

[@HRobots]

This was great! More like this both in this generation and others would be awesome! It'd be cool too if your stats randomized in the beginning and you have to also figure out if you're better with special moves or regular attacks.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Good idea!

[@nunocspinto]

This is quite a challenge 💪🏼 amazing video!😊

[@Rubbly]

This was a really cool challenge! Both thematically and mechanically interesting, I liked it a lot!

[@robertanna2693]

Later gen Venomoth randomizers would be fantastic. This was a very fun video and I liked hearing how you could deduce the type.

[@VillainousWarlord]

This was a nice way to vary things up, thanks for the great content!

[@Byers2476.]

This is such great and unique content. Very much interested in seeing this again!

[@n64_kfp]

I absolutely loved this video. Really hoping to see something like this again

[@daveherz998]

This was fun! I would totally watch more of these

[@stephennicewarner216]

Just starting the video but suspect this will be your finest. The Legend. The Meme. The running gag. VENOMOTH.

[@charlespappas3483]

Awesome idea Scott! Repeating this in more generations would be really fun

[@wustenfuchsgaming1226]

This is AWESOME Hec Y Really well done.

[@trevorstevenson4038]

Scott you are a madman! Quality content!

[@Joe-us4cf]

Gotta read em all! You and the runs are incredible thanks Scott

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thank you so much!

[@JacktheRah]

That was fun! Well you know at least for the next years on April first what your videos are going to be. 😄

[@ThomasStevningRoe]

Making the Pokémon community better, one solo run at a time. I’ve chuckled at the venemoth shtick every time you nonchalantly mention it, but then to do a run based purely on that inside joke? Hats off. Keep doing what you’re doing. Meanwhile, I’ll be setting up a Patreon today, cuz I have gotten so much entertainment from your vids for like a year now and you totally deserve the credit for that. Much love, hope the voice is recovering.

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

Thanks so much for the support Thomas. I really appreciate it.

[@jakebreckenridge4558]

Awesome idea! Keep the creativity coming bro

[@mutevampire]

Loved the video and I am hyped for trying this in more generations

[@RandysOfWar]

Huge respect for the amount of work that went into making this dual type video 😄

[@Gnifle]

I really hope to see another run of this. It was extremely fun, and while the optimal moves will always be the end-goal, I can definitely see a world where this doesn't happen, and the run becomes very interesting!

[@barekstubblefield3237]

This was a really cool idea. Switching pokemon type after boss battle then having to figure out your type sounds really fun

[@wiseguise5960]

This is a great idea for a video, especially coming from Scott!

[@JeffDvrx]

Just starting the video and dude, this must have been an insane amount of work to pull off lol. Going the extra mile, NICE! edit: ok lol I'm only at your fight against Misty and dude this is INSANE! easily my favourite video you've ever made, I hope you turn this into a series lol but I know it must take so much more time than your regular videos. It must be way more entertaining tho!

[@ScottsThoughtsPokemon]

I think it will become a series. But since we have to do a lot of rom work for each one maybe it will only get 2-3 episodes a year.

[@samuelsmith4747]

Thanks scott! looking forward to the playthrough!

[@justinsims655]

Your type changing right after deducing it each time reminds me of that Douglas Adam's quote about the universe collapsing and reforming with new laws of physics everytime someone finally figures it out.

[@Starcoffin]

This was a lot of fun to watch! I hope you do this challenge again. Even if you did it in yellow again, you would have an entirely different playthough. I might suggest randomizing 'Moths moveset and allowing it to learn anything via level up. That way even if you know you're a type/type, you might still get a move you wanted instead. It sucks trying to learn a move via level up you want but the move is grass and ur a water/dragon.

[@derAlphabet]

oh my god, this was awesome. And I agree, those custom Venomoth drawings were amazing!

[@matteoalberti602]

OMG! I love how you've casually dropped the healing bed joke

[@TheRyanChannelll2]

Loved this challenge man! Very unique, and you should def do it again sometime!

[@stovmt]

Yo!! The man is doing it! Much loves ❤️

[@boomerangfishcb]

I laughed aloud when you took a nap. Scott, you sly dog! Also I just noticed you used Prickly for your Pineco nickname so I am honored!! (I’m sorry I didn’t notice the first time I watched the video)

[@boomerangfishcb]

And the subtle dig that your type didn’t change after beating Giovanni… ooh! Does this mean Bruno will be the same?

[@Polyphony1987]

That was cool. You’re on your way to 100k subs.

[@kevinsips3658]

I'm hanging out with my better half so I gotta watch later, but here's a comment for engagement metrics! Also I already love this from just the title so I'm looking forward to watching very much.

[@Chefvonbreezy]

Oh hell yes 😂 as a long time viewer this is amazing.

[@madisonhanberry6019]

This was so fun! Definitely do some more!