When a Dagger Gains Distance - JoCat Does a Nuzlocke in Pokemon Platinum #4

[@NeededANewName1]

"Are you playing on a DS?" "The law requires that I answer yes"

[@StarkMaximum]

Shield: *PICK A GOD AND PRAY*

[@treedude4246]

*HERE IS SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN*

[@kcrimsonc3363]

I pick Sword to pray to.

[@xaviermccoy8972]

@@kcrimsonc3363 Shield: A wise decision

[@OGNoNameNobody]

"The only God you should worship is Death. And the only prayer you should offer is 'Not Today'..."

[@dacoolad]

Patrick Nugee how dare you bring three houses into this awakening joke??!!

[@bean2562]

Never gonna give you up made that loss so much more impactful Also there are too many losses in this episode, I don't know how to deal with this.

[@xRockLobster75x]

It was one of the more telegraphed deaths, still so sad

[@rpchn5698]

You should see therapist

[@misterghoul9457]

Jocat: We have our sword and our shield, we are invincible... Confused Sword: I'm in danger

[@dawnblood8500]

Sword no (╯︵╰,)

[@noble430]

Fooooorrrk!!

[@noble430]

Rick gastley just evolved!!!

[@noble430]

Mr. Dark Soul!!!!!!! He wasn’t here for long

[@denellalzate6158]

Shield to his Teammates: He Protecc He Attacc But most importantly, His friends ain't coming Bacc

[@Rohanperemperm]

God shield is suffering incarnate right now and still somehow he's alive. He's literally watching all his friends die and somehow presses on. What a lad.

[@SetariM]

(╯︵╰,)

[@Sacredsnow2]

Shield is wolverine.

[@king_archfiend5311]

@@Rohanperemperm it is the curse

[@nonbinaryandedgy1489]

True but why would you say it

[@defensivekobra3873]

Jocat:* evolves two pokemon in one episode* Also jocat:*gets those pokemon killed in the same episode*

[@zyliath4062]

Perfectly balanced as all things should be

[@defensivekobra3873]

@@zyliath4062 dont you dare...

[@zyliath4062]

@@defensivekobra3873 *SNAPS*

[@dawnblood8500]

Rick gastly •́ ‿ ,•̀

[@defensivekobra3873]

@@dawnblood8500 he hasint updated this series in awhile has he?

[@RubyAbsol]

Omg, "F" has a "respect"ful nature... this was meant to be.

[@ramaravade]

A solemn nod to all the fallen

[@plutosupporter7758]

He edited it, respectful isn’t a nature, but I love that that’s its nature in this story

[@Charuchii]

Oh man!!! I'm so exited I've been waiting for this!!! EDIT: Nvm I hate this episode

[@isopodders]

It do be like that

[@nicholasjordan1614]

sometimes

[@sodashipping]

Charuchii instant dislike *DING DONG YOUR OPINION IS WRONG*

[@peelslowly28]

You're so "exited"? Does that mean you're ready to leave?

[@julietf3360]

@@peelslowly28 stfu your mom buys you megablocks instead of legos

[@Yaboyazrael]

Wow Joe you’re right this is like Game of Thrones, cuz you keep killing everyone.

[@mythicanakura]

Hey now, don't go saying that; next thing you know, he'll piss off some bridge keeper and lose two thirds of his team in one battle.

[@lenoracalamint3114]

At least he... doesn't do it on purpose.......

[@NeroSonOfVergil101]

BLOODY MURDER

[@brennanruiz1803]

God, I’m halfway through the video and I dunno if I can take this mood whiplash for another five gyms.

[@farskies5343]

Og don't worry there won't be 5 with this rate

[@Rohanperemperm]

@@farskies5343 NO THAT'S THE WRONG ATTITUDE! THEY HAVE TO REACH THE END! THEY WILL! THEY DIDN'T DIE FOR FUCKIN NOTHING! T_T

[@slug5237]

@@Rohanperemperm Nah he loses the nuzlocke

[@Rohanperemperm]

@@slug5237 1. I'm staying hopeful and assuming you're lying. 2. "remember, no spoilers for anyone who didn't watch!" Is it that hard?

[@_k9tron_53]

We won... But at what cost

[@neverendinglute3125]

This has become my current favorite series (mostly because of the extra animations and the hard work that’s put into the editing) and I have gotten wayyyyyy too attached to these pixelated characters, May the mons that have been lost Rest In Peace

[@ssjbread2803]

JoCat: those gym trainers are hacking with lv 23 haunters Lance, with 2 lv 50 dragonites: ight imma head out

[@Jamstaro1]

Idk what's worse... Seeing all the ones I love aside from the immortal shield die.... And Jo keeps running on with a smile.... No sadness... No somber trot.. they shall be missed!

[@Rohanperemperm]

Shield suffers in his survival.

[@somerandompersonp7528]

Warning please

[@august4476]

@@seaneppling3166 ... delete this

[@newchallenger9017]

I like the idea of a gym leader going: Heh, you’re good. Here’s my badge. As they force a metal disk into the hands of a crying child clutching his sword.

[@writer15131]

*Sword dies from a self-inflicted hit* You know what they say: Live by the Sword, die by the Sword.

[@chillycharizard5985]

JoCat's Nuzlocke Aka: Jo gets you attatched to every pokemon and then you watch it die

[@jaredf7841]

"F" having a respectful nature is poetic

[@OrangeCoconutt]

*Sees Notification* Me: “Yes!! *show it to girlfriend* Her: “FINALLY, I’ve been waiting for weeks!” Please keep this series up with the amazing format and art, we love it. Thanks JoCat!

[@Ike_of_pyke]

I'm sorry little one

[@defensivekobra3873]

Yeah it took longer, but it was worth it

[@vorenceshoshi]

Spoilers... kinda...: JoCat gains dagger JoCat upgrades dagger to sword JoCat loses sword Me: Once he names and loses Spear and Bow this will truly be the Rising of the Shield hero XD

[@ninjii1236]

And then.... and then it wasn’t.

[@Ravencore_]

@@ninjii1236 Aw why?

[@ninjii1236]

You watched the new episode yet?

[@GoldenXShark22]

What an intense episode. That shield FE crit cut in was AMAZING

[@oligb1469]

Just when JO had his sword and shield only for his sword to be dulled and broken, damn poor shield...

[@zbubbles4126]

Jocat: rick is not dying today Haunter: I’m going to end this man’s entire life

[@mutedknght]

"You're talking a lot of mad shit for somebody within flame wheel range" - that ponyta, probably

[@Word46]

JOE! YOU WERE THE ONE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FILL HIS DARK SOUL WITH LIIIIIIIIGHT!

[@Mortrexable]

this series is tugging at my heart strings and I can't handle all these emotions.

[@chasegessner7860]

Pokemon: Uses a move that almost/does kill Jocat's Pokemon. Jocat: I HATE THAT MOVE!!!

[@peachybixxh3986]

Me, at 12AM: **Tired and ready to sleep** JoCat: **posts a video** Me, wide awake: *I don't need sleep, I need answers.*

[@feenixmork]

Omg! That Grotle Crit animation was so cool! The amount of effort in the editing you do is insane

[@absoluteatrocity4019]

I'm at 13:40 and He's reaching that point in a nuzlocke where a bunch of your good team member lose their effectiveness(Dustox) and/or die (Haunter, Gabite, Staravia) and you really start digging into your reserve teammates and honestly when you hit that point you just gotta grind up a bit but when you're streaming something like this grinding doesnt pull in viewers and isnt very fun

[@simianurchin7630]

Your little animations at the beginning and end always make me smile so much ever with the many losses this episode just seeing kite happily gliding along and omelette cheerfully riding in shields bush just made me smile so much. Your animations are all so good and I can’t wait to see what the final team running along side you will look like

[@Doggywoof1]

Spoilyers *Plays Never Gonna Give You Up on piano when Rick Gastly dies*

[@fireside8236]

Did anyone notice how Jocat literally predicted not only the title for Gen 7 but also the story?

[@HORRIOR1]

When you already know which ones are going to die and survive, watching this is even sadder.

[@Kylailao]

So I haven't logged in in a while. Thank you JoCat for your highquality editing, animation and commentary : ) It's a joy to see you blow up so much, and quality-wise you definitely deserve it! (seriously, everything looks SO great I absolutely did not expect that the MH series had started with few subs) : D This revived my desire for some pokemon.

[@leviv168]

gibble running is EVERYTHING EDIT: YOU'VE RUINED EVERYTHING JO

[@unbentgore4144]

YOUR ALMOST AT HALF A MILLION CONGRATULATIONS MY DUDE, when i got here at 400 subs I couldn't believe that the crap guides would boots your channel! congrats again keep up the great work

[@bean2562]

this is my favorite let's play on youtube. Keep up the good work!

[@megadragonking546]

11:00 you'll never see it coming. Also Jesus the body count on this video

[@matthewcoyle4131]

That was actually a fire emblem crit so more like "pick a god and pray!"

[@roweproductions9424]

"Your sweet kisses are great. NOW DIE" 😂 I can't! That took me by surprise.

[@crimm5813]

I love the Fire Emblem Awakening references sprinkled throughout this series. The editing is clean, and the art sprinkled in gives the play through a lot of personality! Keep up the good work.

[@arlopullman6836]

Every time the music cuts out my heart rate doubles.

[@yackymcgoobersnatch]

I hope this series never ends. The production value, the drama, the pacing, it's all perfect

[@anothercub6958]

This series is one of those anime where every other character you love dies...

[@thomasmcelroy5785]

The feeling when the series after your viral one (so vital and tenuous) nearly ends on the 4th episode Keep rocking it Jocat, you make good stuff and deserve recognition

[@crashcoptr]

Saying I am excited for this upload would be an understatement.

[@YoshioSan]

Oh boy, I've been waiting for this for so long.

[@paoloconti1999]

This episode was a massacre, lukly you are in a graveyard

[@Jackieb741]

😂

[@npcjacob93645]

I just now realized, looking back because spoilers, but Jo just perfectly described the “plot” to Sword and Shield (kinda).

[@RushdellX]

Seriously Jocat?... at 12:14am?... well, jokes on you, I will watch it, you dumb beatiful man! (also, greetings from Mexico!)

[@heavylancer6720]

7:23 at this current time from my perspective

[@sasukekiller8]

2:10 over here

[@heavylancer6720]

@@sasukekiller8 Morgana says that you should probably go to sleep

[@Qudaci]

8:15 over here. What a way to start a day at work ; P

[@ocola562]

I was so excited to watch this episode and then I watched it. SPOILERS and now I'm so sad for all the Pokemon you lost :( I'm so invested in this series, thanks for your hard work!

[@parkerdixon-word6295]

Oh yay, it's time to be sad, fam! Edit: Holy Shit, I was joking. Now I'm actually sad.

[@ChaosShadow00x]

Right so, I gata say that I love your editing style. You get all the good/fun stuffs with none the fluff in between, how you make things more dramatic and entertaining (especially that zoom on the HP bar... it's so much more intense, watching it ticking down not knowing if it's gana hit that terrible 0), and it's awesome that you throw up little notes when theres information about something that may be a little niche for those who dont know. A+, keep it up!

[@JimmyRaven]

"I try to protect them but, they just keep dying!" Yep. Pretty much.

[@SAGANDEEEZ]

Babysitting in a nutshell

[@franciscoadasilvajr4514]

24:38 this legendary pokemon could be the one in the Pokemon GUN cover. Both Shield and Sword clans realized how dangerous the rise of the gun would be. Could be the gun cultist, always mocking the old ways of sword and shield

[@buckstop]

If he's gonna die he'll do it by his own hand

[@flygod1313]

I love the little cards explaining all the extra stuff :)

[@zandyrwolf]

*DAGGER HAS ASCENDED!!!!!!* PRAISE BE! EDIT: *FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-*

[@xRockLobster75x]

Sword has descended. All, a moment of silence as the body is lowered into the ground. .......................praise be.

[@trise2033]

Its tombstone shall read: "Whosoever pulleth this Sword from this stone and anvil, shall be crowned king of all England."

[@GogglesAreAwsome]

This whole series feels like it can be boiled down to: "We are going to be ok" *gets one hit KOed* "Well fuck, guess I was under leveled" Repeat

[@bebebxale]

When a Dagger gains distance, it goes away forever? :( Also damn this episode was brutal

[@KiteMoonwall]

It's always great to see a new episode of these! I look forward to these more than an episode of any other TV show!

[@JacksonJinn]

Who sharpens their sword and shield in the middle of the ni-... Oh, right.

[@JoCat]

OH BOY 3am!

[@Cormag541]

@@JoCat never change

[@CultOfNothoon]

Shield's crit animation was CLEAN! Nice edit!

[@Wesmac4]

"I don't want to grind" And then you act surprised when you lose half your team.

[@Anjelfromsky]

Not gonna lie, i watch a lot of KZbin series, but nothing compares to me to this one. I love everything on it! Thank you!

[@Cool2Smart]

thanks for screwing up my sleep schedule

[@meromerorey]

You make me feel feels I haven't felt for pokemon in years. Both happy and sad. Thank you.

[@davidtejedor7996]

Sword and Shield be looking forward for the ICE gym Edit: s*it, spoke too soon, well, there is also the Gligar

[@jaredwilliams1173]

I've never been so anxious in my life watching this series and I love it

[@ngp_potato4115]

Which Pokémon shall be sacrificed to the blood gods now

[@Choppasama]

Too many

[@The_Murder_Party]

NGP_ Potato what is yes?

[@BOOMHeadshot1006]

YES! I've been waiting so long for this

[@tenacityxl]

WHY DOES EVERY DEATH STING LIKE SAND IN THE EYES?!?

[@arieltkotz4877]

"I want to be in a better place before i have a pet." "I don't wan't wanna halfass raising a pet" I wish more people had that sentiment. I know some people think that having a pet will help them cope with mental illness, and i think it's true in most cases. But if you're not in a position to give the pet everything it needs, it will make you worse seeing you pet unwell, and worse of all: your pet will be unwell! I came here for the crap guides, but this series and the Character Creator Critique are giving me life! All the best for you, and I hope one day you be in a stage in your life that you can have a pet, because you deserve it and you'll be a good caretaker!

[@Blizzic]

Can’t wait for the epic showdown between Mr Dark Soul and his arch rival, Mr Bright Side. Edit: well shit, nvm. This show is worse than attack on titan

[@restitution69]

Just gotta say, the amount of editing you put into these is spectacular. Seriously A+ stuff!

[@TheRareOn]

The editing on these is always godlike. But I felt like naming Dagger Sword was a little soon.

[@paulollarsabaiii9824]

TheRareOne Yeah, it was

[@am3thystdrag0n84]

Omg yessssss I've been waiting for this for so long!!!

[@jonathanhancock470]

Jocat, you now must animate a RickGastly roll. Do it his honor.

[@nindroidtheories8489]

I should've laughed when Never Gonna Give You Up started I shed actual tears this is literally the first time this has happened watching a nuzlocke- Congratulations, I think? ;-;

[@ethanotoroculus1060]

To be fair, your inability to save ghost types is slightly more justified than other types given that they're already dead.

[@rudrabasu8112]

"What did it took? Everything." I was exactly thinking those words.

[@yonahtrachtman5534]

I'm doing my own platinum nuzlock and recently lost my gabite Edit: that rival battle is brutal it killed everyone but my eevee

[@janehrahan5116]

Im doing a diamond nuzlock (cause dont have plat), Except I can only gain a catch per boss fight, and none of my pokemon can out-level the next bosses highest level (unless its lower than the prior boss, in which case I simply can't level). I lost my turtwig to roark... headbutt crit. (I also play on set so no free shifts)

[@yonahtrachtman5534]

@@janehrahan5116 of course set

[@janehrahan5116]

@@yonahtrachtman5534 Currently I am at florona town, I only have a staravia and geodude (gained from rival and roark - my turtwig)

[@dawidshakestheworld]

I see this on timeline : Drops everything to watch it. Jocat, best youtuber 2019

[@dumbdrawings2059]

Love these vids and Pokémon fork and knife should be a thing

[@emantresni7447]

Dumb Drawings It was until they fainted

[@dappersloth]

Dang, kudos to whoever made that intro animation. Animating smooth looking running is hella hard

[@aaa1e2r3]

Just curious, had Rick Gastly survived, did you have any plans on how to evolve him into a Gengar?

[@princesstheadorablecat]

Jo: "Fantina no!" Fantina: "Fantina YEES!"

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

"Ghost is weak to ghost. Psychic too, they have a lot of that." Put thing weak to everything in building out front. "Y he ded?"

[@charlesbarlow3970]

You're very wholesome and I enjoy your videos very much. I wish you the best of luck in life!

[@zacharybandler7891]

I have found your new favourite pokemon: sirfetch'd

[@KyrøGraal]

I don't remember subbing to this account but this content is amazing. I love the images you make upon capturing/evolving pokemon and all the little edits. Keep up the good work.

[@UnderworldArtist]

*gets notification* Me: aidndkndkzbeksbdkfnskmfmMOAR POKEMONYEAH Edit: finished the video. I'm less excited now... SWORD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@Tank10995]

YA YA

[@xRockLobster75x]

so much saaaaaaaaddddd

[@andylin9523]

The animations at the beginning and end are always amazing

[@matthewbarwood863]

If you're looking for Electro Swing I cannot recommend Sim Gretina enough. She's got a lot of amazing songs, but specifically her Peggy Suave series for swing

[@michaelogara9056]

Yess!!! I am so hype for the video!

[@D3m0n44]

Damn this nuzlocke is out for blood

[@hayleymd5315]

No matter how sad the episode, the end animations always cheer me up

[@StringsNStrands]

Just finished part 10 of the stream. Feels so weird seeing the episodes now. Kind of like being caught up in the manga.

[@anthrosaurian]

"...why can so many Pokemon learn Toxic?" Ever since a game dev friend of mine uttered "Because of gamer culture.", I've been unable to believe any other reasoning. 😅

[@SirGunky]

I tend to watch a lot of nuzlockes and not get emotionally attached to the pokemon. You're the exception and I swear to christ if Shield dies I am going to jump off a bridge

[@SanzyHD]

Jo, I love your videos. I don't like watching nuzlockes because they are everytime the same, but you don't only make it funny, you also edit the videos in such an enjoyable way I can't even help but say: plese, marry me, let me be the sword of your shield. Thank you for making content in youtube