Pokemon but every step my team loses 1HP

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  • Thanks to ‪@Viperio_19‬ for introducing me to this! They made a video on it too! • Pokemon FireRed But I ...
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  • @Viperio_19
    @Viperio_19 ปีที่แล้ว +15014

    It was an honour to have you play my romhack, and it also was a lot of fun to see what strategies you used compared to what I did in FireRed! Can't wait to see what challenge you'll be attempting next :)

  • @Nazoto
    @Nazoto ปีที่แล้ว +7315

    This took "getting there is half the battle" to a whole new level

    • @IdentifiantE.S
      @IdentifiantE.S ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Its a resume of the video 😅

    • @Imaginedying434
      @Imaginedying434 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@namantherockstarhehe warhammer 40k

    • @PtylerBeats
      @PtylerBeats ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Getting there is the entire battle

    • @reilim7074
      @reilim7074 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It feels like half a battle happened for your team while you're going there.

    • @Ellie-Angela
      @Ellie-Angela ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Seriously! I was expecting this to make battles challenging, but seeing just how much of the challenge was just getting to battles in the first place was crazy.

  • @tomfoolery2885
    @tomfoolery2885 ปีที่แล้ว +7384

    His first emerald challenge was to avoid poké centers at all cost, and his latest one is to depend on them as much as possible

  • @fairyonice9504
    @fairyonice9504 ปีที่แล้ว +1346

    Seeing him say leaf blade could be a two shot when it’s quad resisted by Crobat is killing me.

    • @ShuckleShellAnemia
      @ShuckleShellAnemia ปีที่แล้ว +319

      Go easy on him it’s his first time playing Pokémon

    • @Kronman590
      @Kronman590 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Altaria too lmao

    • @callmepolaris4713
      @callmepolaris4713 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HAHAHAHAHA SAME

    • @Infernoraptor
      @Infernoraptor ปีที่แล้ว +18

      and shock wave on the cacturne

    • @zhinryuuYT
      @zhinryuuYT 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      @@Infernoraptor try using psychic on cacturne and see what happens

  • @gfreem1090
    @gfreem1090 ปีที่แล้ว +632

    Smant always does what seems impossible, but this might be his crowning achievment. No other gamer has managed to touch grass so many times.

    • @Doom8810
      @Doom8810 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Grass is ass, Moss is boss

    • @kikor4954
      @kikor4954 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Doom8810hay is gay

  • @alasdairsinclair916
    @alasdairsinclair916 ปีที่แล้ว +3546

    "We deliberately fight the electrode so we can recover on them."
    Electrode: I'm about to do what's called a pro-gamer move

    • @matoiryuko9444
      @matoiryuko9444 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      Smallant: i fear no man but that things
      *fastest mon in this gen with self destruct 200bp that also halve the defense which is a guaranteed k.o
      Smallant: scares me

    • @WillyLongLegs
      @WillyLongLegs ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Deoxys speed And ninjask: am i a joke to you ?

    • @albatros4003
      @albatros4003 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ​@@WillyLongLegsyou will never find a Deoxys in a normal playtrue and Shedinja is both pretty weak and rare

    • @albatros4003
      @albatros4003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@namantherockstar no. No one likes people who begs

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If he had a wooper-

  • @samdilophosaur9787
    @samdilophosaur9787 ปีที่แล้ว +1658

    It hurts so very much that smant remembers that you can get a wailord at 1% encounter rate on 1 singular route, but can’t remember the npc that gives you giga drain.

    • @SonicEndouRed
      @SonicEndouRed ปีที่แล้ว +200

      i was confused when he didn't just get giga drain

    • @noahfuller4128
      @noahfuller4128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +122

      TBF, it does only have 5pp this gen, so it wouldn't be as effective. Honestly am just sad my boy shroomish didn't get tis chance to shine with leech-seed mega drain +fihting type moves for glacia and extra grass for wallace

  • @Patterrz
    @Patterrz ปีที่แล้ว +4068

    The only Pokemon challenge that can make you excited to see +3 HP on level up

    • @tm79ali
      @tm79ali ปีที่แล้ว +71

      What about +4 how much better would tha be ?

    • @MilkThePigeons
      @MilkThePigeons ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Not that many likes for such a big TH-camr

    • @monetary687
      @monetary687 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tm79alishut up

    • @arrow-1237
      @arrow-1237 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Hear me out…….+5 HP😱

    • @chuggaa100
      @chuggaa100 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@tm79ali33%

  • @ninjamage5215
    @ninjamage5215 ปีที่แล้ว +793

    The amount times Smant used Leaf Blade on something like Crobat or Altaria expecting good damage was insane

    • @KillinTime2792
      @KillinTime2792 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He also called Leaf Blade "not a physical move" at one point, this mans never picked Treeko once in his life fr.

    • @himanbam
      @himanbam ปีที่แล้ว +288

      @@KillinTime2792 This is Gen III so all Grass type moves are special

    • @jimmyh2137
      @jimmyh2137 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @@KillinTime2792 bro this is Emerald, gen 3

    • @okagron
      @okagron ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I could maybe understand Altaria since Swablu is normal/flying and maybe he thinks it keeps the normal typing, but with Crobat is just odd.

    • @JohnDoe-uq2qd
      @JohnDoe-uq2qd ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@KillinTime2792 It's ok, I'm sure gen 3 was before your time

  • @young_raymond47
    @young_raymond47 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    This is one of the best Emerald challenge runs I've seen. It's on the edge of impossibility right off the bat and requires very unconventional strategies. It's cool seeing a run that actually requires Treecko as the starter, and showcases the utility of several pokemon that are not commonly used like this.

  • @shalomkitty4429
    @shalomkitty4429 ปีที่แล้ว +2222

    That scream smallant did when he couldn't kill the slaking and got hit to one hp was hilarious.

    • @LeviAEthan512
      @LeviAEthan512 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      it caught me so off guard. I'm watching at work and almost blew my cover

    • @shalomkitty4429
      @shalomkitty4429 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @LeviAEthan512 not surprised especially with how high pitched that scream was

    • @tobiletsplay
      @tobiletsplay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @LeviAEthan512
      @LeviAEthan512 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@shalomkitty4429 Sounded like the most pathetic elevator chime

    • @justacoolguy5296
      @justacoolguy5296 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i came to comments to see what ppl say abt it and here's already a top comment abt it 💀

  • @Laura-ns9wx
    @Laura-ns9wx ปีที่แล้ว +332

    The editing and comedic timing on this video is insane.
    „We‘ll be fine as long as we two-shot.“ *does like 10%* „It‘s okay, we‘re fine.“ *gets crit*

  • @FireallyXTheories
    @FireallyXTheories ปีที่แล้ว +542

    You know it's going to be a good time when Beautifly is utilized the whole way through. Best part of challenge runs is always going to be weird, niche, usually bad Pokemon getting spotlight even for a moment.

    • @giangtran-to6tb
      @giangtran-to6tb ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ok

    • @justindekoning9988
      @justindekoning9988 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beuatifly and Dustox on exist in our memories now

    • @onebear6504
      @onebear6504 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yeah! Unique challenges like these can really give normally overlooked pokemon time to shine, which is pretty neat imo. Draining and healing moves are gold here! Also teleport.

  • @SomeGalNamedEve
    @SomeGalNamedEve ปีที่แล้ว +540

    24:13 And here we see a wild SmallAnt performing his mating call, so majestic
    This is a very rarely-seen moment, we should all consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have witnessed such a magnificent display

    • @N95j
      @N95j ปีที่แล้ว +12

      it sounds like the sfx of a girl screaming

    • @DisgustedDisgustingDude_DDD
      @DisgustedDisgustingDude_DDD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      That's his battlecry. The mating call is 38:16

    • @real.sugarcone
      @real.sugarcone 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      When I saw this comment I assumed you were talking about 24:39

    • @Mr_questionman
      @Mr_questionman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Legit sounds like a Pokemon cry though

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks ปีที่แล้ว +1573

    Can we just appreciate the thumbnail makers

  • @jkljosh7392
    @jkljosh7392 ปีที่แล้ว +821

    13:20 the fear in his eyes about how much this reversal would do is hilarious

    • @nicoerbschloe3575
      @nicoerbschloe3575 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      The look of a nuzlocker who has lost starters to Counter and Mirror Coat…

  • @shirowhite7394
    @shirowhite7394 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    Nebula, from just a teleporter, to a literal MVP. Epic.

    • @elmaestro1678
      @elmaestro1678 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did he maje it evolve?:o

    • @GrogNog474
      @GrogNog474 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@elmaestro1678the mod had it so Pokémon that evolve through trade evolve at 40 instead

    • @elmaestro1678
      @elmaestro1678 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@GrogNog474 thnx :)

  • @TwilightChomperEnthusiast
    @TwilightChomperEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +286

    I love Pokémon challenges that involve the player or overworld more than a lot of others, because most of them fall under “Pokémon but [BATTLE QUIRK] makes it harder.” So seeing these are a great change of pace. Keep it up!

    • @dumbsterdives
      @dumbsterdives ปีที่แล้ว +50

      this and alpharad's ice physics run are some of my favorites for this exact reason

    • @sarahwallace1103
      @sarahwallace1103 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I loathe any video titled something like "Is it possible to beat x with y". The answer is always yes. Sillier things like this are way more interesting.

    • @TwilightChomperEnthusiast
      @TwilightChomperEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@sarahwallace1103 Even if it’s not possible, they usually bend the a bit rules to pad the video length which undermines the entire point of the challenge.

    • @xSilentZeroXx
      @xSilentZeroXx ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@sarahwallace1103 I have actually seen a few videos where they get to the very end of the game and realize that, no, you cannot actually beat X with Y. It was actually pretty funny.
      I do agree that it's usually clickbaity, though. Like, yes, you can beat Dark Souls with a caestus. The caestus deals damage, and you need to deal damage to things to win the game. I've seen some creators call those "Beating X with Y" instead of what you said, and I think that works out a lot better.

    • @chocokittybo
      @chocokittybo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@xSilentZeroXxsee also things like "can I beat x with y" as opposed to "can you beat" because sometimes the answer is "it's probably possible in theory but it turns out I have neither the time nor inclination, especially if I'm going to get another video out by next deadline"

  • @DeuxisWasTaken
    @DeuxisWasTaken ปีที่แล้ว +189

    There were so many points in that run that were saved by entering a pokecenter being enough to respawn in it, something I had no idea worked like that.

    • @isaiahschmitt8680
      @isaiahschmitt8680 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Funnily enough, that isn't enough in every generation of pokemon, but it is in Emerald.

    • @DisplayThisOkay
      @DisplayThisOkay ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isaiahschmitt8680 It was probably a fail safe by the Devs. Emerald has of tone of fail safes to prevent you from getting trapped because it was easy to do in Ruby and Sapphire. For example Wally's dad give you Surf the second you step out of Petalburg gym after you get the badge so that you can't get trapped on Dewford without it.

    • @daveba981
      @daveba981 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It still counted as whiting out so it didn’t matter that much imo

    • @lowtetrisbeatbox965
      @lowtetrisbeatbox965 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​@@daveba981 He'd have to travel the entire way again, so thank God it works like that

    • @daveba981
      @daveba981 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lowtetrisbeatbox965 Ah ok i see why it’s good then

  • @gelatinousglob8521
    @gelatinousglob8521 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Omg the battle with Norman was wild! The cherry on top, imagine losing to your son’s starter with 1hp and the experience of your fainted ace gives the starter just the amount of exp it needs to level up, and it evolves immediately after the battle. Incredible!

  • @MadMax1475
    @MadMax1475 ปีที่แล้ว +916

    As a Treecko enjoyer, I'm glad he's finally the one who shines in a pokemon emerald challenge

    • @dasaiyantv8483
      @dasaiyantv8483 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Gen 3 starters are all pretty balanced. Sceptile is generally considered the best in Emerald, Swampert the best in Ruby and Sapphire, and Blaziken is the best competetively.

    • @reduxx19
      @reduxx19 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it wasnt a shiny treeko mate

    • @alextorres7126
      @alextorres7126 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@reduxx19they didn’t say it was shiny mate

    • @bence0302bence
      @bence0302bence ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@alextorres7126it's a joke.

    • @tonyjones8706
      @tonyjones8706 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@dasaiyantv8483no Swampers better competitively because it resists Rock

  • @SuperNoodlezLive
    @SuperNoodlezLive ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Glad to see you moving back to these challenges. Pokemon Challenges and Lockouts are my favorite content from you!

  • @justanothergamer64
    @justanothergamer64 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This would be hilarious as an animation, just a dude walking around, muttering numbers with each step, constantly checking his pokemon, and whiting out in the middle of the pokemon center.
    And he just sits in one patch of grass, spinning silently

  • @momo55o71
    @momo55o71 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    a crazy optimized speedrun of this mod would be insane. every step would be min max'd to hell. the execution would be crazy

  • @babosa75
    @babosa75 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I love how in hindsight, in all his RSE challenges he cycled through all 3 starters. He chose Treecko for this one, Torchic for the "everyone has Wonder Guard" and Mudkip for the "No Pokecenter" and "1v2" challenges. Goes to show how diverse you need to be, and how very completable these seemingly impossible runs are

    • @drillbitz2816
      @drillbitz2816 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is why I love gen 3. All three are amazing

  • @alasdairsinclair916
    @alasdairsinclair916 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    _Uses leaf blade against enemies with X1/4 resistance to grass_
    _Does almost no damage_
    _Surprised Pikachu face_

  • @KLGB76
    @KLGB76 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Gotta love that the starter in the thumbnail is the only one he didn't pick.

  • @JosephHk743
    @JosephHk743 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The one type of run when HP Ev training is required to beat the early game.
    This was a stressful challenge to watch, but it was fun seeing it all play out.
    Healing sustain is crucial.

  • @kennynakawaki
    @kennynakawaki ปีที่แล้ว +19

    29:47 his reaction to Maxie’s high level Mightyena 😟🤣 also his futile attempt of defeating Crobat with his freaking Sceptile “I think we still got this.” Then that crit was just the icing on top

  • @Salvador-312
    @Salvador-312 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Let’s go dude, your Pokémon challenge runs will always me (in my opinion) your best form of content. They’re just so enjoyable to watch while chilling. I can shut my brain off and consume.

  • @fadeleaf845
    @fadeleaf845 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    You should do a challenge run where you put all your challenge runs on a wheel and for every gym or similar milestone, you give it a spin to see which one of them is active for that segment.

    • @TwilightChomperEnthusiast
      @TwilightChomperEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +18

      They’d have to be the self-inflicted challenges, because ones like these are from a ROM hack.

    • @donaldmaroschek3120
      @donaldmaroschek3120 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@TwilightChomperEnthusiastor they all get combined into one ROM hack and it is the most intense version of a pokemon game to ever exist.

    • @TwilightChomperEnthusiast
      @TwilightChomperEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@donaldmaroschek3120 Can you imagine the coding NIGHTMARE that would be for the modder? Yeah, I doubt that it will happen lol.

    • @donaldmaroschek3120
      @donaldmaroschek3120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TwilightChomperEnthusiast i would imagine it's a nightmare in general. Not saying it will happen, just that it would be pretty epic if it did

    • @bugbear2357
      @bugbear2357 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@TwilightChomperEnthusiastthe best way to do it would probably be to have a menu that allows you to change challenge at any point with only one active at any time. from that it'd just require the code from the other mods, I think. would be a pain for one person to do but not impossible, so it just depends on if someone has enough free time and energy to do it

  • @thismustbeisaac
    @thismustbeisaac ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I couldnt imagine doing this challenge in B&W 1, Skyarrow Bridge would be almost impossible. You’d need a pokemon with a hp stat of about 386 or a LOT of overworld-gotten potions

    • @johnnysins1171
      @johnnysins1171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dang bo

    • @superlombax1561
      @superlombax1561 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The one time that huge cinematic moment turns out to be a detriment.

    • @sparkred4565
      @sparkred4565 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cant you catch pokemon on the skyarrow bridge tho?

    • @DisplayThisOkay
      @DisplayThisOkay 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@sparkred4565 Your thinking of the Charizard Bridge that's the other smaller bridge from later in the game.

  • @beatdrop4829
    @beatdrop4829 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    24:13 I never thought Smant could screech like that haha

    • @muaddibz
      @muaddibz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a classic "woman getting stabbed by a serial killer in a horror movie" scream. I hope they use it in the movies lmao.

  • @mst9io853
    @mst9io853 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Massive respect to his pokemons remembering moves after suffering severe brain damage from bashing their heads against the pokeballs with every steps

  • @chubbs2067
    @chubbs2067 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This challenge is basically giving your Pokémon high heels and making them walk through Disney World for a weekend.

  • @thatGillessGamer
    @thatGillessGamer ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I feel like this challenge takes on a "survival of the fittest" aspect, adding a lot more ambition and strategic finesse to the game. I really like it!

    • @iantaakalla8180
      @iantaakalla8180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And in this case, the fittest have recovery moves or high HP.

  • @Tallerthanusual
    @Tallerthanusual ปีที่แล้ว +719

    Oh god I can tell ant is either gonna have insane luck or be wrecked in this challenge

    • @jstar3382
      @jstar3382 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I mean he had to have, or else we wouldn't have gotten it into a full video

    • @mariotheundying
      @mariotheundying ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@jstar3382 the commenter gives 2 sides of a spectrum, both sides are entertaining and are content, any possibility of what could happen is between those 2 options, and those other possibilities are still entertaining and are content, so anything could be a video unless the challenge itself is boring

    • @Tallerthanusual
      @Tallerthanusual ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mariotheundying personally the latter would be more entertaining to the wider spectrum because as shown by ants videos, suffering = money

    • @zes7215
      @zes7215 ปีที่แล้ว

      wrgg

    • @rileyackison4495
      @rileyackison4495 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe the answer is yes.

  • @nolanmiller1981
    @nolanmiller1981 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I know in general TH-cam favors shorter form videos but I really like the longer videos because although it’s still really condensed it feels much more like the whole game

    • @tm79ali
      @tm79ali ปีที่แล้ว +7

      TH-cam likes longer content more not shorter because it wants you to be on the platform more and longer content does that.

    • @skyler8460
      @skyler8460 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@tm79aliyou’re right that TH-cam wants you on the platform as long as possible but I think that means video length doesn’t matter at all, just retention and if people watch more after a video or stop really and decide to leave the platform. A well made long or short video could do just the same I think.

    • @melodiclogic9904
      @melodiclogic9904 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@tm79ali people spend 3-4 hours just scrolling through tiktok, a combination of shorts and short videos will probably add up to more watch time for TH-cam than a long video

  • @onebear6504
    @onebear6504 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, it's so fun to see unique challenges like this that makes normally overlooked pokemon shine so much. In this case, healing and draining moves are gold! Also teleport.

  • @ShycoWar
    @ShycoWar ปีที่แล้ว +57

    That Slaking fight was the textbook definition of "emotional rollercoaster"

  • @vixencaw7551
    @vixencaw7551 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    24:10 That squeal killed me, I actually couldn't breathe I was laughing so hard

    • @muaddibz
      @muaddibz ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That's a classic "woman getting stabbed by a serial killer in a horror movie" scream. They should use it in the movies lmao

    • @DakAttack345
      @DakAttack345 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He legit sounded like a seagull

    • @mac_bomber3521
      @mac_bomber3521 ปีที่แล้ว

      Breath air

    • @SoloCap-Music
      @SoloCap-Music ปีที่แล้ว +13

      turned into a wingull

    • @Speedx67
      @Speedx67 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "NO....*HIIIIHHHHAAUUUUUUU*"

  • @AdityaMathis
    @AdityaMathis ปีที่แล้ว +53

    24:13 I never thought Smant could screech like that haha. This is such a interesting and difficult challenge!.

  • @artstrange3230
    @artstrange3230 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Brawly used a Super Potion.
    "What a coward!", says SmallAnt, as he orders his Beautifly to use Morning Sun on that same turn.

  • @superlombax1561
    @superlombax1561 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Honestly very impressive that he was able to pull this off at all. It seems this run is just Gen 3 Poison mechanics except it's guaranteed to happen each step instead of after a few steps.

  • @abaddonarts1129
    @abaddonarts1129 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I love the way that it sounds when you can say "and we can absorb all the Pokemon on the way back up!" because it's as if you're actually absorbing them into your Pokemon like a weird amalgamation, using their life force to fuel your own.

    • @TheDanishGuyReviews
      @TheDanishGuyReviews ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Pokémon Slime.

    • @sophiegrey9576
      @sophiegrey9576 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      pokémon but it's actually metroid fusion

    • @atlas4733
      @atlas4733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aren’t you though?

    • @iantaakalla8180
      @iantaakalla8180 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pokémon but it is also Metroid Dread as well

  • @mesadrums375
    @mesadrums375 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Slakoth with slack off would have been a nice addition so you could diversify outside of grass mons

    • @mello-by
      @mello-by ปีที่แล้ว +6

      nuh uh

    • @kayden4525
      @kayden4525 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mello-by”we’ll uh” what?

    • @superlombax1561
      @superlombax1561 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Actually, yeah. If he decided against it because Truant was an issue, then he could've grinded it up to a Vigoroth and slapped the Everstone you get in Granite Cave on it. It might not be as strong as Slaking, but at least it would be somewhat of an option for later fights I think.

    • @mesadrums375
      @mesadrums375 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mello-by yea huh

    • @1TieDye1
      @1TieDye1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Diversify away from his only grass mon

  • @brainsmusic6119
    @brainsmusic6119 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm so happy to see more pokemon challenge runs!!! They are by far my favourite content on the channel. My favourites have been beating Pokemon X against lvl 100s, and the videos where the AI was replaced by SmallAnt's friend.

  • @randomdude8832
    @randomdude8832 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    23:43
    Grovyle: "People ask me what if it was a belly drum linoone?
    I guess well never know!"

  • @daltonobrien1777
    @daltonobrien1777 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A challenge where you can only evolve one Pokémon for each gym badge you get, meaning only 8 total evolutions would be interesting to watch

  • @applle11
    @applle11 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    SmallAnt content always cheers me up when I’m sad. Thanks for the new content!

    • @Scary_tempest
      @Scary_tempest ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hope you start feeling better soon, in the famous words of tomatoanus “no feeling is permanent”

  • @sweetwheatsy
    @sweetwheatsy ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I really like the fact this was indirectly a Grass-heavy run, considering it's often considered a weak type, but in a format like this its strenghts really come into play. Hoenn being imo one of the better gens for Grass types overall definitely helps too.

  • @DucktorLars
    @DucktorLars ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The strategy and planning was so great on this challenge

  • @tibeerius3656
    @tibeerius3656 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mega drained by balls to this video and then my sock used absorb! Great content love your work!

  • @w.dduckster5721
    @w.dduckster5721 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The 24:10 “NO” followed by the scream was gold

  • @roodboy606
    @roodboy606 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I remember that claydol xatu combination wiping me during even a normal play through.

  • @psuedonerd1236
    @psuedonerd1236 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Can we just appreciate the thumbnail makers - they make such good thumbnails for all smallant videos 😄

    • @fevifawn
      @fevifawn ปีที่แล้ว +28

      lycel made this thumbnail, along with many of the other ones. she also makes some for cjya and other youtubers

    • @Lycel
      @Lycel ปีที่แล้ว +65

      glad you enjoy them!!

    • @obi-jaun971
      @obi-jaun971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He didn’t use combuskion tho..

    • @richardmontalvo2828
      @richardmontalvo2828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The gyat

  • @ryucloud4800
    @ryucloud4800 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    20:57 using 3d printing, scientists were able to recreate Nesyamun's voice, allowing for a single sound

  • @bigfudge2031
    @bigfudge2031 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice to finally see Treecko get some love

    • @marcus716
      @marcus716 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is poggers

  • @jakobhardy6077
    @jakobhardy6077 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    You know it’s a good day when there’s a small ant upload

    • @TheRealShrilly
      @TheRealShrilly ปีที่แล้ว +5

      robot 🤖

    • @triggeredtiger9773
      @triggeredtiger9773 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love his videos

    • @Maxime_Le_mal
      @Maxime_Le_mal ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheRealShrillyjust say bot

    • @Infernum_flo
      @Infernum_flo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheRealShrillynpc spotted hating for no reason everyone point and laugh

    • @TheRealShrilly
      @TheRealShrilly ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Infernum_flo its literally a robotic comment keep glazing theres hundreds of the same comment

  • @MonkeyMan849
    @MonkeyMan849 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Ooh this was a very fun stream glad it was finally turned into a video

    • @inforcer9454
      @inforcer9454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      W bloons battles 2 profile picture

  • @dcs305
    @dcs305 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When Smant has to go full big brain mode in the first few minutes of the video, you know your in for a good one.

  • @kennynakawaki
    @kennynakawaki ปีที่แล้ว +3

    8:47 HE WAS RIGHT THERE! 🤣 I can’t even imagine the reaction of the nurse

  • @RaeCrazyGaming
    @RaeCrazyGaming ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always love Smants challenges but was so cool to see different pokemon thrive in this run! Treecko line, Beautifly, Xatu, Kadabra and Wailord arent super common for these playthroughs so was great they ended up being MVPs!

  • @CamHeComic
    @CamHeComic ปีที่แล้ว +9

    the sound he makes at 24:13 is pure anxiety and comedy, sounds like a dying donkey

  • @MrCheese270
    @MrCheese270 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is such a cool idea, it adds so much strategy and overall looks super fun.

    • @RFDN0
      @RFDN0 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The grinding isn't fun on this.

    • @r.a.fgattaiguy845
      @r.a.fgattaiguy845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he does a lot of challenges like this, I would never do it but it´s quite fun to watch

  • @Procksy
    @Procksy ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a fun concept! It really demonstrates how incredible you are at strategizing in Pokemon!

  • @tobinganger4540
    @tobinganger4540 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “A butterfly. And a lizard. To fight on top of a volcano” 😭☠️😂

  • @BrendenByers
    @BrendenByers ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nebula, from just a teleporter, to a literal MVP. Epic.. The strategy and planning was so great on this challenge.

  • @rfstorres28
    @rfstorres28 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Smant and Pokémon is an unbeatable combination. Instantly put a smile in my face.

  • @uncleasmo657
    @uncleasmo657 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That shock wave from manetric onto sceptile was almost definitely a rolls, very ballsy but never punished!

  • @flipthepancakes6361
    @flipthepancakes6361 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Those transitions between days/cloth changes are flawless. Little details like this make your videos flow well.

  • @aloysiuskurnia7643
    @aloysiuskurnia7643 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my gosh I really love how you build affinity with your Pokemon, especially at the end. I's just so sweet.

  • @gg41451
    @gg41451 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Alternate title: Man learns how busted Alakazam is

  • @carlazuz3985
    @carlazuz3985 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Haven’t finished the video yet but a good strat is probably to grab the wynaut egg since I’m pretty sure Wobbuffet has a base HP of like 200 or some crazy number and it evolves at level 20. It may be good to keep in the back as like an HP sink to keep from fainting when going though routes to avoid using potions unless absolutely necessary.

  • @BetleyIsland36
    @BetleyIsland36 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That was a really fun challenge with a pretty unique team to win with

  • @Baarq
    @Baarq ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A weird idea I had:
    What if you can beat a pokemon game with only the first option to be pressed? That means if your pokemon knows Tackle, Growl, Roar and Sand Attack, it can only use Tackle until it learns a new move, where its forced to take the newest move in the first slot.
    If you use the bag, you can only use the first item in each tab, regardless of how useful or useless it is.
    You effectively cannot switch until fainted, and if fainted, you can only pick your next pokemon in line.

    • @pointingoutidiocy_834
      @pointingoutidiocy_834 ปีที่แล้ว

      impossible, simple.

    • @nickstrobelight7804
      @nickstrobelight7804 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know in Gen IV you can re-arrange moves outside of battle--but with the other rules, that'd be a bit wonky

  • @Speedx67
    @Speedx67 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these types of challenges! Where you have to think inside and outside of battle. He can't just use an optimal team, because if the pokemon can't heal itself then it's useless. So he has to build a good team AROUND the out of battle restriction. It's awesome to see how far you get every time

  • @absolutelynot615
    @absolutelynot615 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Imagine shedinja in this. Too powerful

  • @marrowkaiproductions7053
    @marrowkaiproductions7053 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Ah yeah I haven't seen much pokemon content (by you) in a while great to see some!

  • @LevisToast
    @LevisToast ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Next challenge: Nuzlocke with this mod

  • @GCKuss23
    @GCKuss23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The whole run I was like "dude replace shock wave with thunderbolt" and then it came in so clutch during the champion fight. Love to see it 😂

  • @kyx5631
    @kyx5631 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Xatu is up there as my favourite Pokémon. Seeing it being actually useful in a contributing way warms my heart.

  • @Natedog15000
    @Natedog15000 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s nice to see a run use Treecko for once. Most runs the starter doesn’t matter that much so people choose Mudkip for the meme.

    • @gg41451
      @gg41451 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      People don’t choose mudkip for the meme. Mudkip is objectively the best starter for a hoenn play through.

  • @justaguypassingby3319
    @justaguypassingby3319 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never in my life did I know that there was a move called morning sun

  • @braedanmitchell3794
    @braedanmitchell3794 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Pokémon but I die if I’m in shape”

  • @colebennett7193
    @colebennett7193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the back of my head the whole run was the water gym and the pain in his eyes when he realized it was so hilarious

  • @SpaceCadet829
    @SpaceCadet829 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude yes! I’ve been waiting for your next big challenge upload. Pumped to watch this one.

  • @Pretzelcoatlus13
    @Pretzelcoatlus13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think Shedinja would've been great for this challenge.

  • @adib7571
    @adib7571 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this has probably been my favourite video! you learn so much through these rom hacks!

  • @JUMPYCOOL
    @JUMPYCOOL ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is such a interesting and difficult challenge!

  • @crithsoul
    @crithsoul ปีที่แล้ว +2

    24:12 killed my ears

  • @cillianpod
    @cillianpod ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't get enough of these emerald ROM hack runs, speedruns or challenges. Anything at all. Instantly in love

  • @TylerDoms
    @TylerDoms ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Remember, Whenever SmallAnt says, 'That won't kill me'........
    It's gonna be a critical hit

  • @WetchopClips
    @WetchopClips ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Let’s go!!!!! 50 minutes of SmallAnt

  • @PillowKing
    @PillowKing ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Literally ''Go touch grass''

  • @capval2527
    @capval2527 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    24:11 best demonic screaches I've ever heard

  • @emma_nutella58
    @emma_nutella58 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He basically answers the questions I have in can beat Pokémon if

  • @TheRubySpider
    @TheRubySpider ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My favorite part of the video was when Smant said “it’s absorbin’ time,” and then absorbed all over the place.

  • @chaostails7
    @chaostails7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Insane challenge run, this is amazing!

  • @Dalynx09
    @Dalynx09 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ant, it's 3:46 am. Why must you curse me by posting incredibly good content as I'm about to go sleep, why must you always be this way lmfao