I love your use of the battle subway, I don't count them as proper deaths for a nuzlock, and using it to your advantage is very creative! If we go by "The rules" that become the standard then all nuzlockes can end up being boring. Challenge with flexibility can spice up the content!

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Before watching the video: "Lenora is going to be hell." After watching the video: "Yep, I knew it." That fight against Marshal was insane, Vullaby definitely earned that evolution. (And you earned yourself a sub)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah if I had know more about the game beforehand, I would have been much more scared of Lenora than when I started. I will never I underestimate her again.

Alternate title: Moxie being an MVP ability for 30+ minutes :v Also, the fact that your successful attempt also ended up being deathless...

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, moxie is legit! I’d like to claim my mad skills as the reason for a deathless run, but as exemplified in the Marshall fight, I just got really lucky when it mattered most.

14:40 You get to decide your own rules when you do a run. Ultimately, you're the one having fun, so if that's the way for you to have fun please do so!

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s true, just wanted to make sure the rules weren’t so far out of the norm that you’d all hate me for it. I will admit, I did NOT have fun trying to beat Lenora, but everything after that was. For the most part

N and ghetsis: We're the literal end game boss fights. a crocodile and a gangster: aktually

YOUVE NEVER PLAYED BLACK BEFORE. As gen 5 is my favorite and also contains my favorite Pokémon (lilligant) I’m glad you doubled back and played it. Plus, Unova is home to insane dark types like bisharp, although you got it at the end, which is fine cuz of level cap. And almost all of them have moxie like you mention, making them monsters, especially krookodile. Also you say Adler instead of alder (pronounced ALLder) which I found funny. Another legendary Joe video

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Wait, I said his name wrong the whole time? Man, that’s a bit embarrassing. Let’s just pretend that was on purpose, ok? But yeah like I said in the video, I really liked this game, and should totally have played it back in the day. But Ive played it now!

@abrarkadabrar7829

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe Alder wasn't the only one lmao. I think you called Purrloin a Purr-Leon until you evolved it. It's supposed to be Purr and Loin like coin. But in hindsight it was funny as heck so I think it's good you kept it!

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I did do that didn't I? Certainly didn't mean to, but I'm glad it was enjoyable!

@Aadrian66

Жыл бұрын

I almost had a heart attack when he said he’s never played gen 5 lol .. it’s also my favorite gen and Lilligant is my favorite grass type of any gen and Excadrill my favorite steel type .. the story in this game and the sequels is phenomenal so I never understood why people hate this gen so much as the Pokémon designs are great as well .. it introduced the most Pokémon of any gen and at least 90% are great designs .. I can’t wait for a remake .. I might use my first ever play through team for it.

@pokemonmastermelon4531

Жыл бұрын

@@Aadrian66 yooooooooo, Lilligant gang!!! I thought I was the only person in the world! I love lilligant so much, it’s not the greatest Pokémon in the world, but I just love the way Lilligant looks, I think it has one of the better designs. Plus, own tempo petal dance is a nasty combo of removing the drawback of a 140 base power move. You are legendary for that!

Ah, my favourite generation! It's awesome to see someone else experience it for the first time and as always another great Nuzlocke video from my favourite up and coming Nuzlocker! Truly the perfect combination

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully you liked the nicknames too

@TheDarkSide11891

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe How could I not!? It's like the perfect video all round haha

@mushedpeas606

Жыл бұрын

I first played Pokémon Black when I was 4, I never looked back.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

4? Well now I feel really old, thanks a lot… Did you understand what was going on that young? I can’t imagine my 3 year old playing a Pokémon game right now

Re-entered my Pokémon phase and suddenly I remembered I never finished Gen 5, I only got like 4 gyms in and lost my cartridge. I feel like fresh eyes will let me enjoy the charming limited 3D graphics

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, having played this for the first time, I really enjoyed the world. And imagine how much more you’ll like it if you don’t have to restart the game 3 times?

Be sure to like and subscribe! Also, ignore the fact that I consistently called Alder, Adler. Sometimes, I just can’t read

@kittychu7

Жыл бұрын

You pronounced most of the pokemon names wrong too lol

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

@@kittychu7 yeah, at one point I just decided to lean into the mispronunciations and just call them whatever. You can tell I don’t have a ton of experience with these mons lol.

I grew up and loved the forst three gens. I just finally finished a Black playthrough at 28. Not so bad honestly, glad I finally gave it a shot.

I’m a little late, but play the way you like. Whatever makes it challenging yet fun. That’s all that matters. Good video. You have a new subscriber here.

Wow deathless run. I'm so happy for you. I'm definitely subscribing.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not to sound conceited or anything, but after the horribly rough start I had at the beginning, I deserved some luck. Which let me get it deathless!

Pokémon black is the first Pokémon i plan on doing a monolock in that isn’t the fighting type specifically because of the three peat of fire fighting starters. I decided on doing dark when I noticed that *every* other poketuber that has done a dark type monolock has done black2 or white2, and I want to make it the most difficult one I’ve done yet. Looks like I made a good call. Loved the video!

For the algorithm... Love your videos Joe :)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome that final attempt was deathless Moxie is such a good ability The Marshall fight was entertaining with all the good luck

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was pretty crazy. When something that lucky happens, I do feel the need to point out that it wasn’t me, and the game just decided to keep him alive for some reason

Love your videos and hard work. :)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks or the support!

Your videos are great man 👍

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that

What a sick run

Congrats on the deathless run! Well... almost deathless... Gear Station is lethal xD Also, I agree with the notion that Gear Station is a valid time-out place for nuzlockes. You don't overlevel there, and all you do is get Items. So I think that was valid

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input!

Nice 👍👍 keep it up😁😁

Gen 5 got me back into serious Pokémon playing . That coupled with meeting a group that played Pokémon super competitive. This game felt like a Pokémon rom hack at times

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I got started getting out of Pokémon in gen 4, skipped gen 5 and most of 6, until ORAS. But now, I’m into Pokémon more than I have ever been probably.

Found this video, amazing work!

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the comment and kind words

Sometimes it feels like Moxie makes nuzlockes too easy.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I can see that. But on the other hand, it’s too cool to not use!

Please can we get an all poison run? Whichever gen you deem the most fun and or the most options. I just found your channel a couple days ago and I’m addicted! Love from Hawaii ❤️

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching so many! I have plans to do a poison run, probably in black/white 2 but I’m not sure when I’ll get around to it. I have a lot of other videos in the works first

@Aphelia.

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe !!! I agree it would be awesome to see an all poison run in b/w 2

My favorite part was when he had to clean his room by himself

I love your humor xD Amazing video as always. Would you consider beating the subway bosses in another video maybe?

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I might try a serries where I can pick any pokemon I want and attempt a nuzlocke to see how far through the battle tower/subway I get.

Discovered your channel today. Big fan.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Damn dude, you really struggled against Lenora! Great run!

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was rough. And I could probably have done it first try if I had looked up Liepards moveset a bit earlier too.

I relate to this on a personal level.

I think it’s really awesome that you use battle facilities! I love seeing all of the mechanics of a game used to their fullest extent in a challenge. I honestly would have been okay if you had replaced your starter with Zorua or some other Dark type using outside tools, but that’s a personal thing. I really liked your video and narration. However, I think the regular undercutting and commenting on the contrived or silly parts of Pokémon Black is more than tired. These games have been out for over a decade, and grown adults making fun of a virtual pet fighting simulator has been done to death. It takes away from why I came to watch the video, and undercuts your smart playing and the story you create.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch, and yeah I totally get where you’re coming from. For me, I want to strike a balance between commentary and game play, because if it was just strategy in the fights, I would pale in comparison to so many others. For me though, since it was my first time playing the games, it was all new to me. So I just commented on or made fun of the things that came to mind. But you’ve probably heard similar stuff countless times, so yeah I get it.

Gen 5 probably have the best dark types , plus one of my favorite pokemons lilligant and hexarous, and btw great video, i am looking forward to a run with team rocket anime team or something fairy only

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at a gen 6 fairy run, and will probably get around to it, but have other things going first.

Talzin just refused to die and beat the potential hardest trainer for you! Talzin > Moxie

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

For the Marshall fight, Talzin certainly was a beast!

MAN! I wish i played this when it first came out too! I’m currently playing Black 2 and think the gameplay is fantastic - storyline is pretty decent as far as Pokémon storylines go, and the battles are challenging asf within level limits. Only thing i criticized is all of the gym leader battles having 3 Pokémon each. I thought they would’ve had at least 5 in the later part of the game. Lastly, i think it’s ok if your Pokémon faint to trainers that don’t yield experience (Battle Tower, etc.)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I haven’t started black 2, but hope to in the coming weeks! The elite 4 teams seem to be a bit small too, with only 4 Pokémon each.

@sergelevesque2718

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe They wanted to showcase the fact that they ramp up when you re-challenge them in the post-game, where they now all have 6 Pokemon. But yeah, they really should have had 5 each...

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s a good point. There’s a lot of postgame content in this game

Hello!! Do a run with only fighting type Pokémon!! Good job on your videos, keep it up

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did one in Hoenn last year. It was like my third video actually, it’s been a long time

@DarkTranCe100

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe ok new challenge my friend Only rock type nuzlocke run

A fighting type nuzlocke would be fun to see new subscriber

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I did do a fighting nuzkocke in ruby. Very different Pokémon, but still

@rashiqspencer6925

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe do a fighting type nuzlocke in Unova

Through your restarts you must have appreciated how Gen 5 didn't mess around with running errands before you can start the game proper. Within 5 minutes you have your starter and the Pokedex, and you're off to Route 1. No hour long hand-holding! I also played Gen 5 for the first time earlier this year. Took me 2 runs to win the Nuzlocke, but I have the additional rule (besides the hardcore standards) that I must use the Pokemon in the order that I've caught them! I had to get by at different points using things like Swoobat, Stunfisk, Vanillite, Alomomola... Wasn't easy, I spent most of the game with only 4 to 6 Pokemon with nothing in my box as everything kept dying! Even Durant which I caught in Victory Road came to fight the Elite 4 as I had an empty spot at that point. (Those dratted Rotation battles, man! *grrrr*)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m really glad how quickly the game starts, as opposed to other Pokémon games I won’t mention (X and Y). I hadn’t actually heard of that rule before, that’s an interesting one!

Introducing herself even though you can see her on the video call is a very mom thing to do. A for authenticity, Game Freak.

@NuzlockeJoe

11 ай бұрын

That is a very good point.

Well done. Do you think Pokemon Emerald Fire Type would only be a challenge of similar difficulty?

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

It might be, generally fire types tend to be a hard one to nuzkocke in most generations, just because you don’t seem to get may if the earlier game. I actually just looked at the Pokédex, and there are 5 fire types. I believe you have to wait until badge 3 to finally get more than just your starter. So it would probably be a lot harder tbh.

For some reason, the Unova region never really clicked for me. I just didn't like the visuals at all compared to the games before and after it, and I also never saw the anime's Gen 5 seasons. I'll have to give it another shot at some point.

I remember the first time I played gen 5..the bridge blew my mind! 😂

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it was pretty great. Gen 5 has quickly become one of my favorites

You could also play this on pokemon black 2 and could have gotten a lvl 25 mandabuzz behind one of the houses on a Thursday on the right side of the desert resort

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Good to know. I might do this same run scheme in black 2, but I’m not sure yet

Been playing Pokemon for 15 years, I’m 27 now, and I’ve never finished emerald or crystal

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Come to think of it, I don’t know if I’ve ever beaten emerald either! I mean I okayed ruby a lot, but I never owned emerald so…

10:35 I thought this was going to lead into an ad for NordVPN LMAOO

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I wish I had some of that VPN monies!

I’m jus sayin Ik u were tryna show the theme for the nicknames but ventress or however you spell would’ve been awesome for purloin

Maybe if its possibile put a number of lives to each pokemon if you do things like the battle train depending on the longevity to make a risk and reward system.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that might be an idea. In most games it doesn’t matter since the Battle Tower tends to be post game, but that’s a good suggestion

Wait just a minute... why is Vader throwing Sand at anyone... Unless maybe she's unleashing her hatred of that coarse rough and iritating substance and making others suffer through it?

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

That probably it. After all, misery loves company and there is nothing Vader hates more than sand.

Finally

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it took a bit longer than I had initially thought lol

how are y'all actually beating nuzlockes so easily? i've been trying a variety of different pokemon games and I haven't completed even *one* yet. I'm gonna need to see these playthroughs live on stream... i can't accept this as real. 🤣

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Well, I would actually say it wasn’t easy. I mean, I only took like 6 hours to beat the second gym, or something like that lol. In this run though, once I got my moxie Pokémon, it was all over.

@frnzilla

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe 6 hours is *insane* bro. Respect. You've inspired me to attempt a Black Psychic run. Wish me luck. 🤞🏾

Things you can say in pkm and porn "he got down to only a single dig" 14:04

now, dark types part two in unova 2

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was planning on doing, but apparently everybody wants Bugs in White 2

Caitlun wants to show you her Flower 😳

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Uhh, I don’t rambler that happening. We playing the same game lol

@ItsFireTiger

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe When her bed opened up before you fight her

I dont count battle subway deaths as deaths either I think those are competitive parts of the game and must be dealt similarly

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think it’s a common thing to exclude them

6:08 I'd argue that Ventress has a deeper voice than Vader. The distorted voice doesn't really count IMO, the two (I think) times he gets his mask broken and you can hear his actual voice, he (meaning Hayden Christensen/Matt Lanter) doesn't sound as deep as she does. Irrelevent ramblings aside, that was a fun one. I never played any game newer than Emerald, now I'm thinking I should try hardcore nuzlocking Platinum. I'm probably missing out by sticking to gens 1-3, Moxie seems REALLY messed up once it gets going. Also Watchog might be the ugliest Pokémon ever, I think.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Poor watchdog. Having grown up with the first 3 gens, I still think gen 3 is my favorite, but there are some pretty cool mechanics and abilities in newer games. Platinum isn’t my favorite tbh, but if you’ve never played it before it should be fun enough. I was surprised at how much I liked Gen 5 games though

If you had played before you would know there were a couple dream world encounters you could have gotten before Lenora ei scraggy and nuzleaf(sedot)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m somewhat familiar with the dream world, but for my first play through I didn’t want to deal with it.

@jordanhamel6191

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe fair enough. Good to know you would have considered it if the run was otherwise impossible

You forgot the rockside tm. I would have been more useful than smackdown.

It’s not supposed to have nostalgia , it’s a soft series rest

next do pokemon white nuzlocke using only ice type. Matches you using dark types in black

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Are there enough ice in gen V for it to work? I want to do an ice nuzlocke eventually, but it can be hard to find enough of them

@23hoursofsleep

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe you're right, only 3 in white. But maybe white 2? or Flying / Normal would also probably work for ehite

At the part where you’re doing side stuff for items I don’t think anyone counts battle towers or side games cause it’s not part of the story line

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

There has been a comment or two saying it should count, but that was in a different video I think

@michaelmorton6052

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe I’ve never seen anyone count it and I watch a lot of nuzlockes and have done a lot so it’s whatever you wanna do it’s your run

Doing train battles for items is fine either way it’s hard getting battle point from there. Cheat and use action replay no complains here either

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it does take a long time. I think in the future I will, because I inevitably will get those items anyway. I mean, how dare you tell me to cheat! Next you’ll be telling me to get rare candies, or look at walkthroughs! /s

Hey this is for the theft and pokemon battle. Next time steal the leftovers then switch your pokemon that's how you keep it

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Does it really work that way? Seems too easy tbh

@tjepic5256

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe try it out. It works in SS and HG

The first gym will be hardest!

@rb4734

Жыл бұрын

Aaaand it was easy

I'm a year late, but IK 100% what is the hardest part cause I have done this challenge, THE START, Purrlion sucks and you can't get a 2bd pokemon till after gym 2 and the entire forest

@NuzlockeJoe

2 ай бұрын

Yeah if I knew what was in store, I might not have done it

It sounds totally acceptable to me that you do not count deaths in the battle train as real deaths; I do not think anyone does in nuzlockes. As you say, these are not real battles because you earn no experience.

Could have faked out the Conkledurr after he missed and then Ariel aced

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

So fake out only works on the first turn your Pokémon comes out. It unfortunately doesn’t become usable again when the opponent sends out somebody. That would be nice though.

I played black when I was 6 I’m surprised that you of all people haven’t played it yet 😂

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Well now I feel really old. I was in college when it came out!

Comment for the algorithm

Adler 🤣🤣🤣

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I’m dyslexic sometimes apparently

How dare u not play them I can't even be mad I ain't play Gen 3 but made up I'm the remakes

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, you’re certainly missing out!

I will only say this, you really don't have to feel bad about the normal gym as it's considered one of the hardest fights in the game. Well, as long as someone doesn't bring a fighting type that is but it can still prove to be very difficult due to them using powerful stab moves and remember that there aren't many pokemon in the early game that can outspeed a watchog naturaly.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good point, and it does help me feel better. Cuz Man, that fight was rough

@pariskouros2193

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe I can certainly understand that, though it feels like you're gonna have a treat if you try going for a black or white 2 run...you'll see when you do go about playing them.

@robstanley46

Жыл бұрын

Clay is also one of the hardest fights and certainly would have been without the choice scarf

Star Wars theme names.

@NuzlockeJoe

8 ай бұрын

Yep! I thought it went well with the whole Dark theme.

Your mispronunciations of Pokémon names are vast in abundance. It’s impressive. Good vid though :)

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! At one point I just decided to say screw or, and call them whatever I wanted. There are still a few I’m surprised I complete messed up, like purloin for example, my own starter. You can tell I don’t have a ton of experience with these mons lol.

Play White 2 with poison Type Only

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I might. In a few days I’ll put out a poll to see what type of run I do in gen V part 2. Be on the look out!

Damn My man just killed Unova Even if normal type wanted to make a fool out of you 😂😂😂😂 I think the train thing is a good one you should keep it. Nuzlocke players don't bother to do it that's a shame imo

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Never thought normal Pokémon would be that tough lol

@ItsFireTiger

Жыл бұрын

​@@NuzlockeJoe [Enter] Norman and Whitney

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, thats a fair point. That roll outing cow wrecked my so many times growing up

lol mispronounce everything. I love it

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, only a few of those were intentional, the rest just chalk up to being unable to read or something

Blasphemy is sin against religion and God, not for never playing a game before.

@Shawnzy1

24 күн бұрын

It’s just a term of phrase

@purehyper124

24 күн бұрын

@@Shawnzy1 Will you consider someone saying your name like those's no meaning when not speaking to or about you, just a term a phrase?

hey i see you do well in black why don't play pokemon white 2 only bug type

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

I might, in a day or two I’ll make a poll about what to do in Gen B part 2, so be sure to voice your opinion there!

@shdj5387

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe ok

My na is Michael to

Goofy ahhh

Dude pronounce the characters and Pokémons names right holy cow

@BlitzChanSaysHi

28 күн бұрын

Rude

Genoner

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Is that pointing out one of the many things I mispronounced?

1st :)

Did you really need to throw in the part about this game being 12 years old bro? 😂 I'm 23 stop making me feel old

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

You think you’re old? I played red when it came out! I came home from elementary school to watch the first season as it aired!

@dadcomeback1470

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe I bow to you ancient one 😂

Why was this a ad?

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

SImple, I made it an ad! I'm just trying it out to see if Ads will help me grow, or if its just a waste of money. This is my test run to see how it goes.

@InfinteZer0

Жыл бұрын

@@NuzlockeJoe oh ok

Please don't cuss, especially with holy.

@NuzlockeJoe

Жыл бұрын

Look, I get we’re you’re coming from, but I did not curse in this video. Or in any of them, actually. As far as Pokémon KZreadrs, I’m probably one of the cleanest ones you’re going to find.

@purehyper124

Жыл бұрын

​@@NuzlockeJoeI appreciate not cussing but saying crap or damn as a reaction is cussing even with it not being bad to say, in other context.

*cringes at every mispronounced Pokemon name*