Blastoise-Line Only - 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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Illustrations by / sarinavail
Thumbnail art by / brianlsart
STAB: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
DVs / IVs: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Damage Calculations: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Gen1 Stat Calculator: pycosites.com/pkmn/stat_gen1.php
Gen2 Stat Calculator: pycosites.com/pkmn/stat_gen2.php
Gen1 Crit Rates: www.smogon.com/rb/articles/cr...
Learnsets: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Base Stats: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...)

[@midnight1978]

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[@tubathegamer8579]

Scott, I think you made a mistake with the perfect IV's modifier. I noticed that Squirtle's stats at level 6 are quite low for a neutral nature Squirtle at level 6 with perfect IV's. I thought you'd change that at some point in the run, but as the run progressed I noticed that the stats were off. So I did some calculating:

[@N12015]

As a small note, Blastoise is the main of choice during FireRed. Reason being that the Nidos were nerfed severely and that Torrent/Blaze/Overgrow are amazing habilities for speedruns. Despite inconsistency, you want mega kick for Rival 2 and misty, but luckily you after that can rely on secret power.

[@discgolfwes]

It's interesting hearing you talk about always soloing the games with your starter as a kid because I've never done that

[@BasilLecher]

I won't stand for this Delphox slander. That witch is trying her best, unlike Incineroar.

[@randaljr.8581]

early club! surf, ice beam, earthquake. this should be a breeze

[@thebigbean8783]

I love how quickly we're getting these. I'm also happy to support these on TH-cam. It makes it feel better than when I watched em on patreon

[@tylerhartman3034]

Blaistoise is about to blow the other 2 out of the water

[@retloclive9118]

Physical attackers have it so rough in later gens due to Intimidate.

[@zoeyzeebra]

Squirtle was my first pokemon ever, ❤ enjoy the run.

[@Shadowvanify]

Fighting is actually one of the best types for coverage after Ground, Rock, and Ice, at least in Emerald and Gen 4+ where dark types are more common. Being super effective against 5 types, tied for the most with Ground and Rock, and it’s coverage is pretty diverse, with not much overlap with other types. It’s got a lot of resistances, but except for Bug and Grass a single move of any other type gives almost perfect neutral coverage.

[@HelloJohnRyan]

Bulbasaur = Bulba

[@pauldm5222]

Btw, you always keep forgetting the Torrent, Overgrow and Blaze abilities. You can use either of their STAB moves at low health than using your physical moves especially if your attack is lowered.

[@banditrests]

You probably know this by now but you can get the black glasses in the rocket hideout to boost bite and helps with some damage ranges, it’s a pretty common speed running tactic for frlg.

[@joefarrow1599]

I love you Delphox, even if no-one else does

[@dragonslayerz2220]

Gen 6's starters are nice. They're based on RPG classes!

[@Booperinos]

My very first starter ever ❤

[@Dullstar2XQT]

FR/LG Lorelei is probably a strong contender for the hardest first Elite Four member in the whole series.

[@arch3223]

Fighting is super effective against Ice, Dark and Steel, Rock and Normal.

[@M0nochrome]

Aww Delphox is my favorite starter, the whole mage theme is great, with its wand and robe.