Gengar vs Alakazam - This one is weird... - Pokemon Yellow Versus

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2021
  • If this was Red or Blue I think Alakazam would take it easy, but in this case, it only knows Teleport and Kinesis at the start. So wouldn't Gengar win then? In Pokemon Yellow, Poison-types have it much harder than in Red and Blue because of the gym leaders' new move sets. Giovanni has four Pokemon with Earthquake and Lance won't just spam agility with all his dragons! This race is going to be a weird one. From all the comments and poll before the premiere of the video, it seems people are fairly passionate about their picks to win this one. So let's find out who wins in this race! The grinning ghost or the spoon-wielding powerhouse?
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  • @boianko
    @boianko 2 года назад +101

    I love how half the time Gen 1 is like:
    "This pokemon has an Attack of 25, but due to how cutting trees works, it effectively has 250."

  • @devinmiracle7680
    @devinmiracle7680 2 года назад +174

    I literally laughed out loud in the elite four when after beating Lorelei you completely skipped Bruno. Well done 😂

    • @arhardar6873
      @arhardar6873 2 года назад +22

      You know Bruno's such an afterthought when it takes a YT-comment to tell you that he was skipped in the video. Thanks for the insight Devin!

    • @aurapris9591
      @aurapris9591 2 года назад +16

      Who?

    • @travisalexander6440
      @travisalexander6440 2 года назад +10

      In the Alakazam rerun he went from Lorelei to Lance, with some comment about feeling like he missed something. Savage.

    • @rydrake9509
      @rydrake9509 Год назад +1

      bruno was too easy anyway, so he doesn't count as the elite four member, so it should've been called the elite 3, because almost nobody fails agaisnt bruno anyway

    • @hokagejason4732
      @hokagejason4732 Год назад +2

      All this hate on Bruno but he's the only member of the elite four who isn't replaced in gen 2, man must of earned a right to stay XD
      Well, lance is returning, but as champion instead of elite four member.

  • @wizzyforeverr
    @wizzyforeverr 2 года назад +208

    Would love to see a 1 v 1 v 1 of the starters, the birds, and the eeveeloutions

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +95

      All planned.

    • @AMH9000
      @AMH9000 2 года назад +10

      I mean, Jrose did individual videos of all 9 of those mons, so idk...

    • @christopherbanks1341
      @christopherbanks1341 2 года назад +27

      @@AMH9000 this is a different format. I would most definitely watch the videos

    • @AMH9000
      @AMH9000 2 года назад +4

      @@christopherbanks1341 true

    • @albabimam1114
      @albabimam1114 2 года назад +12

      @@AMH9000 that was in RB, Yellow is far harder

  • @bluekaiser7073
    @bluekaiser7073 2 года назад +443

    Ah yes. The elite 4. Lorelei, Agatha, Lance and Butt.

    • @riccardomosena4162
      @riccardomosena4162 2 года назад +28

      @Delta_Duck i think the joke is Bruno xD

    • @FireFog44
      @FireFog44 2 года назад +22

      @@riccardomosena4162 Yup, Bruno is a joke.

    • @miningtrout2868
      @miningtrout2868 2 года назад +24

      @@FireFog44 He’s the butt of the joke

    • @PetoriaZero
      @PetoriaZero 2 года назад +13

      And some random hiker blackbelt fusion

    • @kstanni87
      @kstanni87 2 года назад +1

      Yep he's just that bad.

  • @vo117man
    @vo117man 2 года назад +33

    21:25 Gengar is literally running while Alakazam is driving his psychokinetic sports car to catch up, haha.

  • @Evelyn_Rose1151
    @Evelyn_Rose1151 2 года назад +76

    Alakazam at Brocks Gym: Junior Trainer! I’ve come to bargain

  • @haunter5271
    @haunter5271 2 года назад +208

    Haunter was always my favorite gen 1 ghost. Such a shame that Gengar eventually lost levitate in the later generations.

    • @DaermaeonBranKor
      @DaermaeonBranKor 2 года назад +95

      Haunter is easily in the Top 3 best ghost-types of Gen 1.

    • @GabeHolm
      @GabeHolm 2 года назад +5

      @@DaermaeonBranKor Mawile is better

    • @TheAuron32
      @TheAuron32 2 года назад +9

      while i DO agree, it would be insane OP...
      meanwhile Mega Rayquaza dont need no item to hold... methinks they dont understand balance.

    • @TimewastiusMaximus
      @TimewastiusMaximus 2 года назад +6

      Which makes no fucking sense lol.

    • @hanburgundy4317
      @hanburgundy4317 2 года назад +9

      Always loved Haunter - just looks cooler than Gengar, and his name is more iconic. Plus, Ash's Haunter was funny asf in the anime. I don't remember why he didn't have it when he went to the Pokemon League, or why he didn't use it ever again but DID recently catch a Gengar in the new anime.

  • @DonYagamoth
    @DonYagamoth 2 года назад +124

    Holy moly, you crank these out like crazy. I really enjoy these duel-type races :)

    • @thebigbean8783
      @thebigbean8783 2 года назад +3

      Yeah I love these races but the problem is I have to root against an outstanding pokemon each time! It doesn't feel fair 🤭

  • @jessehutchings
    @jessehutchings 2 года назад +9

    I think the coolest thing about Gengar in RBY. is that despite having great stats they really don't matter much. His true virtue is his typing immunity and the utility of his move pool that allow you to defeat your enemies in unique and creative ways, very befitting of a spooky ghost

  • @Pokemaniac_Nick
    @Pokemaniac_Nick 2 года назад +22

    The substitute grind really slowed Gengar down. Maybe a more offensive set with Thunderbolt and Psychic as well as a few more levels would speed it up. There are a lot of bikers, bird keepers, and swimmers in the mid/late game that a thunderbolt/psychic gengar would just eat right up for more exp.

  • @tylerlarsen1842
    @tylerlarsen1842 2 года назад +42

    Scott used a Revive on Desktop! Gengar used Will-O-Wisp! But it failed!

  • @tjayenterprises5190
    @tjayenterprises5190 2 года назад +65

    Alakazam is only second to mewtwo
    Edit: aaah, yellow version.. The great equaliser lol

    • @onijester56
      @onijester56 2 года назад +1

      The second-best Pokemon is only second to the best Pokemon? *surprised pikachu face* Gasp, I never would have guessed! Lol
      But, on a serious note, they are the first two Pokemon I loved.

    • @lewisgregory1996
      @lewisgregory1996 2 года назад

      I would say that Mew is the second to Mewtwo

    • @onijester56
      @onijester56 2 года назад +2

      @@lewisgregory1996 Mew is third. It would be second, if not for Alakazam sneaking in with their big-brain tactics.

    • @hanburgundy4317
      @hanburgundy4317 2 года назад +1

      I'm pretty sure Mew is 1st. You get him at level seven, so he gets a LOT more experience while leveling than his clone, and his movepool is great. Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Psychic, Dig. He will stomp. I've never ran into any issues with Mew lmao Mew is OP.

    • @tjayenterprises5190
      @tjayenterprises5190 2 года назад +2

      @@hanburgundy4317 nah he would be 3rd, mewtwo literally has no counter. Can beat the game at a measly level 51 or so without items ( jrose ) and went through the entire region undefeated until the league. Alakazam was a close second due the the experience curve like you mentioned, while new is good. It hasn't got monster stats that smoke everything like mewtwo and alakazam

  • @qwopiretyu
    @qwopiretyu 2 года назад +5

    Really loving the versus format, and the journalistic integrity involved in a revisit for bug types of all things pushed you over the edge in my books.

  • @nerdsfailme4166
    @nerdsfailme4166 2 года назад +3

    One of the things I enjoy most about these is your fond memories from playing these game for the first time as a child.

  • @macblackledge6121
    @macblackledge6121 2 года назад +11

    I'd like to see a Alakazam vs. Machamp, kind of a classic brains vs. brawn, though I get the feeling Alakazam would win.

  • @snapbug3272
    @snapbug3272 2 года назад +13

    Ah yes, there are only 3 elite Four members
    Really don't know why they named it the ELITE FOUR
    Also idk why they coded telling you a joke between Lorelei and Agatha

  • @hattrem8525
    @hattrem8525 2 года назад +14

    The Big Brain Pain Train versus the Spine-chilling Silent Assassinator Spectre

  • @Sara.Space.H
    @Sara.Space.H 2 года назад +7

    Mah-Dry-Bread; "Blaine is always such a joke in these runs!"
    Alakazam; "Hold up..."

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +4

      He does play Red and Blue and Blaine is pretty bad in those games haha

  • @markmalocha3303
    @markmalocha3303 2 года назад +1

    love seeing how differently everyone approaches these challenges! a race with multiple runners competing with the same pokemon would be neat, to see whose approaches work best

  • @Alexis5224
    @Alexis5224 2 года назад +11

    It's so funnny that Ghost was supposed to be a counter for Psychic (the most OP type in gen 1) but on the contrary they are immune. I would like to see how things would fare in either FR/LG or even on Let's Go.

  • @Archangel89
    @Archangel89 2 года назад +4

    19 min head start and the Zam still made an epic comeback, its the OP spoons. Great content.

  • @tenfoldgambit9372
    @tenfoldgambit9372 2 года назад +24

    Oh no! I was rooting for Gengar :(
    An exciting race nonetheless; can't wait for the rematch!

  • @SuperCosmicSpaceMagnet
    @SuperCosmicSpaceMagnet 2 года назад

    Really nice video, thanks! You managed to convey the tension of a race even though these two attempts were obviously not done at the same time. Great scripting and storytelling. Well done! :D

  • @EhudJonathan
    @EhudJonathan 10 месяцев назад

    Been binging all your videos (after watching about 10-15 of your recent stuff and decided to start at the beginning) and this one here, everything's starting to come together! Incredible development brother; youve come a long way in such a short amount of time.

  • @andersonantunesdeleu8591
    @andersonantunesdeleu8591 2 года назад +11

    I enjoyed this versus challenge really much Scott! Thanks dude! But I was surprised with the resul, Alakazam is really a monster in Gen 1, not even Gengar could beat it, that's very impressive! But I suspect Gengar could get a better result with thunderbolt, psychic, mega drain and substitute all along the League, I suspect at least 🤔 that was very fun! Longing for next duo challenge!

  • @e22ddie46
    @e22ddie46 2 года назад +8

    I didn't realize just how much the Giovanni part would slow him down. I knew it would because of moves but I figured it would only take a few quick levels to outspeed and one shot

  • @briansewall1234
    @briansewall1234 2 года назад

    You have by far the best UI of all of the challenge runners I've seen! Insanely easy to read, not in the way, and gives all the important information so people who aren't as familiar with the pokemon can understand what's going on.
    You rock Scott!

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад

      I'm glad the UI is looking good. I've put a lot of working into it. Still like people told me to teach Butterfree Dream Eater though... It doesn't learn it in gen 1 haha

  • @marclopez1571
    @marclopez1571 2 года назад

    Your videos bring me back in time when I was but a little kid. All the joy of playing Pokemon... You transmit it very well.
    Keep it up Scott, your videos and good vibes make thousands of people feel joy when we watch them. You are an inspiration.

  • @troykennedy1087
    @troykennedy1087 2 года назад +4

    Never noticed the little paws Gengar has, they're adorable!!! Also the sprite from the players view is awesome!! Oh and Alakazams mustache thing is Awesome! Maybe the longer the mustache, the more powerful the Alakazam?

  • @ghoulzandghosts
    @ghoulzandghosts 2 года назад +4

    I’ve loved watching your channel grow, you’re awesome man much love

  • @jamescannon229
    @jamescannon229 2 года назад +1

    Stoked to see this, gengar has always been a favorite of mine. I would also love to see a run with jolteon, flareon, and vaporeon. And also a gen 2 with espeon and umbreon.
    Love the content Scott!!

  • @cpalmer3
    @cpalmer3 Год назад

    Back here a year plus later, still one of my favorite race videos ever

  • @Limnomys
    @Limnomys 2 года назад +102

    Seeing Alakazam struggling at the beginning made me question a different thing: If you start the game with a lvl100 pokemon, can you finish it without using a pokemon center?

    • @priestesslucy3299
      @priestesslucy3299 2 года назад +15

      Just one level 100?
      If you can pick which moves it kept as it leveled up, with judicious use of Ethers and PP ups (and the Psychic TM) Alakazam might be able to pull it off.
      Gengar does get more TMs, but it's base learnset is inferior so I'm not sure.

    • @alexisdipoalo9443
      @alexisdipoalo9443 2 года назад +14

      @@priestesslucy3299 a single level 100 no, however it is easily possible to beat yellow without visting a pokemon center with some proper planning and use of TM/HMs

    • @priestesslucy3299
      @priestesslucy3299 2 года назад +11

      @@alexisdipoalo9443 It's actually an interesting question, and one that some pokemon could absolutely pull off. Snorlax, Dragonite, Lapras, Gyarados...
      Might be a fun challenge to try

    • @HopUpOutDaBed
      @HopUpOutDaBed 2 года назад +2

      you would only need ethers and elixirs for the elite 4 probably. Struggle from a decent level 100 should be enough to sweep most non-gym/rival/e4 fights

    • @Limnomys
      @Limnomys 2 года назад +5

      Guys, don't forget about something usually ignored: money. No poke centers implies in a lot of antidotes, potions, full heals. At the same time you can't fight every trainer because you need to save pp.
      There are many things to consider.

  • @pacificpoke5606
    @pacificpoke5606 2 года назад +4

    I'm really interested in this one because I love both of them.

  • @scottyjoe6966
    @scottyjoe6966 2 года назад +1

    Glad I can finally catch this, as you released it the day I started my vacation. I had a gut feeling Gengar would win and I still feel justified in that feeling seeing the results. 2 levels and 5 minutes in the grand scheme of things is a slim margin, and should I be forced to choose between the two I would still lean to Gengar for the versatility the demonic balloon brings to the table. Great video, hopefully the Bovine Brawl will be this great of a race when it comes out.

  • @lostnumbr
    @lostnumbr 2 года назад +2

    2 of my favorite gen 1 staples. I can never resist having these special canons on my team.

  • @rayzuke1232
    @rayzuke1232 2 года назад +35

    We still know alakazam is going to win. It does everything gengar can do but better. Gengars only hope is a early lead.

    • @thebigbean8783
      @thebigbean8783 2 года назад +1

      @@johnsingletary4864 that's what I'm saying. Gengar takes this. Alakazam is gonna get slapped in the elite 4

    • @jaycobsimmons218
      @jaycobsimmons218 2 года назад

      Gengar actually should have the edge with a greater move pool and the ability to use hypnosis

    • @ShiningJudgment666
      @ShiningJudgment666 2 года назад +1

      @@jaycobsimmons218 Hypnosis is woefully inaccurate. But sleep is super broken in Gen 1 so it may be worth it. Gengar also lacks good STAB and even if it had good STAB moves to use, they'd run off its inferior Attack STAT. And the lack of STAB also means it can do less damage than it might seem against neutral targets because the base power of the moves without STAB really show against bulkier mons. Zam's limited movepool only shows against opposing Psychics really though there's also the fact that it has paper physical bulk while Gengar is more like cardboard in comparison.

  • @ronaldgreig1748
    @ronaldgreig1748 2 года назад +6

    So...Kangaskhan vs tauros
    Golem vs rhydon
    Lapras vs dewgong
    Fearow vs dodrio vs pidgeot
    Ninetales vs arcanine
    Vileplume vs victrebell
    Paras vs mewtwo

    • @PetoriaZero
      @PetoriaZero 2 года назад

      What? Paras vs Mewtwo? Also, add Rapidash in the Ninetales vs Arcanine dight

    • @Eminster
      @Eminster 2 года назад

      Lapras slaps dewgong

    • @nikaoharbour6962
      @nikaoharbour6962 2 года назад

      Paras with fury cutter should win

  • @sosa9754
    @sosa9754 2 года назад

    You are quickly becoming one of my favorite pokemon channels. Keep em coming and keep up the good work dude. You definitely deserve the recognition.

  • @simoneboccadoro93
    @simoneboccadoro93 2 года назад

    Lol that "agatha is next" killed me. Also, your video are getting better and better each time. I love this format!

  • @riccardomosena4162
    @riccardomosena4162 2 года назад +9

    Should have been Gengar vs clefable, for the lore/theories

  • @Polacosendrea
    @Polacosendrea 2 года назад +15

    I still smiling when he says "This reduces mi pp" stupid but good joke always haha

  • @patrickdoherty5094
    @patrickdoherty5094 2 года назад

    Great video. Recently discovered the channel and currently watching all previous videos they're very entertaining and full of nostalgia

  • @grahamcoombe5461
    @grahamcoombe5461 2 года назад +1

    I’m glad you made this video sir, it actually made me like Gengar more! Thank you for your hard work as always, I am slowly getting caught up on your videos :)

  • @milesrodger3724
    @milesrodger3724 2 года назад +6

    As an F1 fan I do love hearing about a Mercedes blowing it

  • @Schedelke
    @Schedelke 2 года назад +7

    Great seeing my 2 favorite gen 1 Pokemon in a head to head! I feel you kind of limited yourself for Gengar by going for Hypnosis Dream Eater Substitute. Gengar only has 5 base spec lower than alakazam. Look at the E4 four footage and see how well Gengar can tank hits. He doesnt need the same wall butterfree needs.
    Thunderbolt Megadrain Rest Psychic, to me seems like a better moveset. Good coverage and 2 healing options. Perhaps mimic over Megadrain for Lance and Champ.
    I fully understand that after learning about substitute combo with sleep you want to use it more, but Gengar is a beast, he doesnt need to cower behind some intern, he can smile and electrocute most pokemon, or drain them, or dominate their minds. Does make him sleepy though.
    No real comments on your Alakazam play except teach Psychic ASAP, as you mentioned, its his best move, you arent going to replace it with anything. What is a better move than the strongest stab move?
    Also, refreshing to watch your vid over breakfast on monday instead of dinner on sunday. ;)

  • @christopherelrod3375
    @christopherelrod3375 2 года назад

    Another great video, you are really cranking these out. Make sure you take breaks to avoid burnout.

  • @Kmn483
    @Kmn483 2 года назад +1

    I was surprised at how close this was!
    Great match up!

  • @cuddlebug8106
    @cuddlebug8106 2 года назад +3

    If Gengar could learn an ice type move you could stick with Thunderbolt, psychic and mega drain for good coverage. I would try a run with Thunderbolt, Psychic, Toxic and Mega Drain. Maybe save rest if it gets hairy.

  • @NonexistentIntellect
    @NonexistentIntellect 2 года назад +3

    Yep venomoth is dark/dragon until its galarian form which is grass/flying

  • @mariusweber4990
    @mariusweber4990 2 года назад

    I really like this format, the head-to-head makes even repeated games interesting!

  • @trungdo168
    @trungdo168 2 года назад +1

    I love Scott’s train of thoughts in his videos.

  • @The_Dominick
    @The_Dominick 2 года назад +5

    I was thinking about it, and I think grinding instead of getting substitute might help gengar as the Pokémon with earthquake which was one of the main reasons that you went down the substitute route, have poor special out side of dugtrio but mega drain could help there and mega drain would help with Rhydon. So you could theoretically with a high enough level wipe them all out (outside of dugtrio) with psychic before they could have a chance to use earthquake. But one flaw with this is that other Pokémon that you used substitute for might be a problem, but at the same time you would be at a higher level so they might not be as big of an issue. So I think that grinding might be a better play

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +1

      I do believe grinding will be better now. I had Butterfree's performance with substitute stuck in my mind coloring my decision making when I played this. I thought substitute would add the consistency needed to streamroll the league twice without any resets or lost time and just barely edge Alakazam out. Basically it was a gamble to trade Gengar's time lead for the consistency substitute could provide.

  • @mobiust708
    @mobiust708 2 года назад +10

    Not only is ghost physical in the early gens, in gen 1, there is only a single ghost move that benefits from your stats. That is lick. The only other damaging ghost move in the game is nightshade which deals fixed damage. At least it's not dragon, where in gen 1, there was only 1 dragon move in the game, and it's damage is also fixed (dragon rage).

    • @toxicperson8936
      @toxicperson8936 2 года назад +1

      Ghost, dragon, & bug are all severely lacking moves in Gen 1 for whatever reason. It’s weird that they couldn’t even give each type at least a somewhat decent damaging move

    • @outis2493
      @outis2493 2 года назад +1

      @@toxicperson8936 bugs have bad stats and bad moves even if theyre supposed to fall off midgame atleast font make them completly useless.

    • @iantaakalla8180
      @iantaakalla8180 2 года назад +1

      People to bug types: L + you fell off + you’re not in Unova or Alola + you’re not Scizor + Frosmoth can die with all the hazards in Gen 8 + get Quiver Dance or Compoundeyes or some overpowered move like that + no wins + Nuzlocke fodder + only Bug/Steel or Bug/Rock are really good + the creator happened to love catching bugs and this is how he treated you.

  • @attackonyugioh92
    @attackonyugioh92 2 года назад

    This dude is awesome. Definitely in my top 3 poketubers. Can't wait til he blows up into a million subs I'm sure it will be in no time ! And I tho currently new here will be the og listener that predicted it all, just happy to be here:)

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад

      Thanks so much UnOrdinaryGamers !, I'm loving every moment of making these videos. Can't wait to see what the future holds for the channel, I hope your prediction comes to pass!

  • @aresalexanderpeverell3152
    @aresalexanderpeverell3152 2 года назад +1

    Beautifully done. Just subscribed you and I'm very interested to see your remaining content as well as to see what you'll be coming with.
    Keep going, man! You'll set RUclips on fire with a Blast Burn🔥🔥

  • @clarinet_guy2139
    @clarinet_guy2139 2 года назад +19

    I’m fifteen minutes into the video, and Alakazam got to level 16 WAY faster than what I anticipated. I thought it would take hours.

  • @three-b4212
    @three-b4212 2 года назад +3

    My God Scott, the "Not Today!" at the Slowpoke absolutely destroyed me! 😂

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +3

      Glad you saw that haha

    • @three-b4212
      @three-b4212 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon I must admit, I might be slightly buzzed after the Italy - England shootouts, but that absolutely floored me for the better part of a minute. And obviously I spotted it, I have learned to pay attention because your edit quips are without fault some of the funniest in the Poketuber community!

    • @haunter5271
      @haunter5271 2 года назад +1

      @@three-b4212 likewise. PKs at the end was grueling haha

    • @three-b4212
      @three-b4212 2 года назад

      @@haunter5271 I legit thought my heart was going to give out throughout the entire match, then the PK's took, idk, 5 years off my life. 😂

    • @nateschendel4585
      @nateschendel4585 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon you Definitely scrapped tbolt too soon
      I actually think that thunderbolt is too important to lose at the league because it deals with Lance n Lorelei n rival the league members that matter
      I also don't think rhydon is a threat enough to justify mega drain

  • @RaycrowX
    @RaycrowX Год назад

    I’m going through your backlog and it’s amazing to see how much you’ve improved at the game, Scott!

  • @ChaseWSanders
    @ChaseWSanders 2 года назад

    Loving the races man. Thanks!

  • @jacobgiron96
    @jacobgiron96 2 года назад +3

    Woah, pretty good race, I was sure that Alakazam was going to win, untill I saw their learnset yesterday, and knew it was going to be a close one, but I still thought Alakazam could make the comeback, STAB Psychic with 135 Special is so broken in Gen 1

  • @matheusjanuario2087
    @matheusjanuario2087 2 года назад +4

    I just got to the part where you talk about gengar punching and it reminded me that gengar and alakazan with the elemental punches were great because the punches were special lol but I’m not if you can teach them the moves in this game

    • @priestesslucy3299
      @priestesslucy3299 2 года назад +1

      You can back trade from GSC with the punches, but no. They can't get the punches In-Game

    • @Undead2death
      @Undead2death 2 года назад +1

      @@priestesslucy3299 I remember doing that back in the day! Giving charmander fire punch at level 6 or ice punch for squirtle. Then trade them back.

    • @priestesslucy3299
      @priestesslucy3299 2 года назад +1

      @@Undead2death if you're going to do that, wynaut just Move Tutor them Flamethrower or Icebeam in Crystal instead? 😋

    • @Undead2death
      @Undead2death 2 года назад +1

      @@priestesslucy3299 because crystal wasnt out at the time. Then parents didn't get us it when it came out.

  • @kyleking4
    @kyleking4 2 года назад

    I have no information for improving runs; I just really appreciate your dedication and commitment to keeping us all entertained.

  • @brandonblue-eyes1938
    @brandonblue-eyes1938 2 года назад

    First video I watched of yours. Now I am a fan. Love these races.

  • @ShayZelle96
    @ShayZelle96 2 года назад +3

    Well, that was unexpected to me, great video and enjoy this comment for the algorithm.

  • @MrEnte3000
    @MrEnte3000 2 года назад +3

    15:53
    Thunderbolt has 95 base power before Gen. 6.

  • @adamagedone
    @adamagedone 2 года назад

    Excellent content and editing as usual. Personally I was a bit perplexed by the choice of giving up on Gengar's thunderbolt

  • @sassiestrassie
    @sassiestrassie 2 года назад +1

    I don’t know what it is, but your content delivery is really nice. You have a great voice to listen to, and your honesty is refreshing. Thanks for great content.

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm trying really hard to improve the audio. It's been a big journey. Glad you're enjoy the fruits of my labour!

    • @FernandoRafaelNogueiraReis
      @FernandoRafaelNogueiraReis 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Your voice is even better than it used to be and you sound more confident than your earlier content. Are you making various recordings of your voice and stiching them together via editing? I ask this because you sounded a bit different at Blaine, your tone became deeper for a couple of sentences and then came back to normal, like you were a bit closer to the mic for a second take out something. I enjoyed it, but it caught my attention, despite my lack of commenting about it in my thread, where I put some replies so I don't lose your heart.

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +1

      There are two factors regarding audio. I am working to even this out. I have a fixed recording location with fixed mic / chair positions. But it's hard to get the exact same positioning and angle each day. I'm working on this though.
      1) I have a chronic cough and it is worsening. It shreds my vocal chords a lot and makes me sound dramatically different between different days of recording. I'm searching for medical solutions to this right now.
      2) I'm learning that I deliver lines different depending on where I am in the recording process. When I first sit down my voice is deeper, slower, and more relaxed. As I go it gets higher and thinner. I think the re-takes all sound different because I am using a different type of voice.

    • @FernandoRafaelNogueiraReis
      @FernandoRafaelNogueiraReis 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon I see. I'm glad to hear you're looking after yourself, I wish for your fast recovery! I actually enjoy that you get more hyped as you go, it really delivers a sense of journey as you near the League (and later the Champion). It was the first time that I actually noticed such a change in your voice during the Blaine segment, so don't beat yourself over it, I love your content and expect many more races (or re-races, when you feel up for it) from you! Here's a fan from Brazil. ❤️

  • @walkingcorpse1224
    @walkingcorpse1224 2 года назад +3

    Gengar calling it right now!

  • @kohinoorbanerjee4009
    @kohinoorbanerjee4009 2 года назад +4

    I predict that alakazam wins. I watched Jrose11's races.

  • @cherioke6227
    @cherioke6227 2 года назад

    I genuinely thought they gave you the three starters because they would be the most efficient pokemon to beat the game with, love the series always hyped for new videos LETS GOOO

  • @lizgutierrez5498
    @lizgutierrez5498 2 года назад

    Another great video from Great Scott! I'm hyped for the starter showdown if and when you get that done! Anyways, here's some fun facts for you!
    Fun fact: Alakazam us actually based on a Kitsune, a Japanese Fox Spirit, which are said to be super intelligent and have psychic powers. That's also why Ninetails, who is also a kitsune, but more specifically a 9-tailed fox, can learn extrasensory or psyshock in later generations.
    Another fun fact: my wife and I are planning to do a Clefable/Gengar gijinka cosplay for Halloween this year!
    Also, I love the little fourishes of music you put in for when you do battles or go to different places. Reminds me of how in Black and White the music will change slightly if you're walking, or close to certain landmarks on the map.
    I've been listening to a lot of Pokémon Stadium music since I've been drawing a bunch of scenes of Stadium fights for my next chapter, so, if it's not too much of a hassle, I'd say maybe look into plugging some Stadium music in here and there to break up the monotony of the Gameboy fight music here and there with some classic N64 soundfont.
    Anyway, I should close this, before I write a novel. As always, keep up the amazing videos, and GLHF on futute challenges!

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +1

      Haha in my other life I may actually be a musician. The musical sync matters a lot to me in these videos :)

  • @christopherballero866
    @christopherballero866 2 года назад +6

    For Gengar: thunderbolt and psychic seem like they'd be great on Gengar

    • @cuddlebug8106
      @cuddlebug8106 2 года назад +1

      Should have spent time leveling up over mimic and substitute.

  • @Igorcastrochucre
    @Igorcastrochucre 2 года назад +3

    The thing about Gengar is, later in the game it takes more turns setting up in order to sweep and those turns take time. Alakazam just fires Psychics left and right and with its high critical hit ratio and Recover it rarely needs to change its strategy.

    • @ShiningJudgment666
      @ShiningJudgment666 2 года назад

      Zam can also fish for Special drops.

    • @iantaakalla8180
      @iantaakalla8180 Год назад

      And the even funnier thing is that Gengar can do the same thing Alakazam does as well.

  • @ericwaino6706
    @ericwaino6706 2 года назад

    Man it's awesome to watch you grow on RUclips, i was around at your first pokemon solo challenge, i worked in one if the hospitals here in town during the pandemic spike and your videos on break was relaxing, I remember when you had under 1000 subscribers and now you're over 13k that's awesome, really excited for that magnamite solo run ha ha 😂 Haunter is my favorite pokemon

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +1

      That must have been really stressful and exhausting. I'm glad I could bring some relaxation during those times!

  • @mainxample
    @mainxample 2 года назад

    Comparing their overall advantage through the region would be cool to see too!

  • @DennisRash
    @DennisRash 2 года назад +3

    Love the absolute skip of bruno haha

  • @reyalsarmy
    @reyalsarmy 2 года назад +3

    Jinx is final boss.
    Agatha is next. Lmao #feelsbrunoman

  • @parkermacinnis3977
    @parkermacinnis3977 2 года назад +2

    A rematch in Gen 2 would be neat to see someday. Shadow Ball and the punch move TMs would certainly shake things up.

  • @dannykrise9721
    @dannykrise9721 2 года назад

    I love that youre adding actual criteria other than just whos the fastest to these videos

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад

      Yeah, time alone isn't the only important thing!

    • @dannykrise9721
      @dannykrise9721 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon you can get the tm for dream eater in veridian city after you have cut. Might help against gio as opposed to going for substitute.

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад

      I was just scared that Hypnosis would fail and I'd get taken down by Earthquake over and over. Landing Hypnosis against 4 Pokemon is a pretty low probability. I got the TM after him instead.

  • @CimbomluEmrah
    @CimbomluEmrah 2 года назад +17

    Gengar lost because of the item collecting time waste, and unplanned TM changing.
    It should try hypnosis for those 3 pokemons of giovanni and could save much more time.
    The run was really disappointing, and not fair. Specially while trying to safe everywhere with Alakazam, with Genger you was slacking everywhere, and "forgott" often things to do in the right way.
    Ofc Alakazam is strong, but getting Gengar that wrong, while knowing Gen1 mechanics, ... dissapointment. Gengar should win in yellow if played differently.
    You should have know this, while you tried in past challenge a "substitute" option, and lost there much time aswell instead of not using.

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +12

      I agree that I picked the incorrect strategy. I used it for a variety of reasons. 1. Giovanni, Sabrina, Koga 2. The consistent league run 3. Spending my time lead on something that will add consistency to help with the other important metrics (resets, consistent league time) 4. Bias because I had just used it in my most recent Butterfree video and it really help the Butterfly make it's sleep tactics far more consistent. I felt it would add consistency to Gengar's 60% hypnosis. In the end I agree with you and I want to continue to work on Gengar's run to improve the time. However, I did mention at the beginning that human error is a part of these races. This is not intended to be an objective scientific test.

    • @CimbomluEmrah
      @CimbomluEmrah 2 года назад +2

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Thank you , there you are right. Consistent might it be, but when points come for time and points , its not always that easy. In the Butterfree/Beedril run it was more consistent , but there you lost time aswell.
      I wonder how things would be if the item collecting part would be the rare candys, and using them in points, where it could improve Gengars flexibility more. I know thats not what is the option firstly, but if consistent for league is the question, it can be considert.
      Was just unhappy as a Gengar fan, however, options are there to use, and so every human use them surely differently. I try myself a bit too, maybe than i can give you some advise if i find one for me.
      However... i just tried until beating brook with grimer and koffing, i can tell its not as you would imagine, in case of advantage for one side. :)

    • @nateschendel4585
      @nateschendel4585 2 года назад +4

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon I wondered if scrapping thunderbolt for mega drain was a mistake
      95 base power vs 40 base power n tbolt can paralyze
      Also imagine how much less gyarados aerodactyl n vaporeon are when you nuke them
      Also tbolt destroys water trainer lorelei lol I no she uses ice too n flying trainer Lance convince me he is dragon not flying
      Champion i agree with possible sub strat
      I agree my strat maybe rough for Giovanni but I wonder if sub is holding gengar back from optimizing tbolt to its potential in the league

    • @e22ddie46
      @e22ddie46 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon there is a huge difference since Butterfree is base 80 special and Gengar is 130. I think Gengar's stat dominance makes it preferable to hit hard and fast. Only going to hypnosis on psychic and ground types.
      There's only like...what 3 battles of concern right? Giovanni, and then Gary twice.

    • @nikaoharbour6962
      @nikaoharbour6962 2 года назад

      @@ScottsThoughtsPokemon you could just EV train it

  • @mister.j3913
    @mister.j3913 2 года назад +3

    I knew Alakazam would win, but I was voting for gengar 🤷‍♂️

    • @InternetLad
      @InternetLad 2 года назад

      Fuck me for reading the comments while watching lol

  • @rjthepoet500
    @rjthepoet500 2 года назад

    Great video! The TM for water gun is in Mt Moon to the left of the entrance, but I’m not sure if Alakazam or Gengar could have learned it.

  • @brandondawson4086
    @brandondawson4086 2 года назад

    AWESOMENESS!! Sorry about the infuriating process of getting this video up earlier Scott's thoughts. This video was well worth the wait :-)!

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад +1

      It's okay! I'm still pretty new to all of this, especially this turn around rate (started work on this video on Monday) so there are things to learn at every step of the way!

  • @RMV1560
    @RMV1560 Год назад

    I love it! “Out of all the PokeTubers I talk about my PP the most, it’s a very important resource that helps with time and I have to keep bringing it up…like my girlfriend.” Dude your sly poke puns are hilarious

  • @golfngameapproach1918
    @golfngameapproach1918 2 года назад

    The video is so neat, I never thought about compating pokemon this way.

  • @eldredge6207
    @eldredge6207 2 года назад +1

    I'm so ready for this one. Let's go!

  • @elyakel5682
    @elyakel5682 2 года назад

    Nice video like always
    Hope you will do some video with low tier pokemon they're my favorite most of the time :D

  • @BuffCheeks80085
    @BuffCheeks80085 2 года назад

    "Sand-Attacking Devil" and "Time to unleash The Spoons on all of Kanto" earned my subscription. The first one had me rolling, that second one got me hyped because Kadabra is my favorite Pokemon and that is such a dope saying lol. Haunter is my second favorite btw, so this video was an easy click for me.

  • @taiwanisacountry
    @taiwanisacountry 2 года назад

    Might be the third time I am watching this, but you know that content is high quality when you want to watch/hear it again. :-D amazing content.

  • @viccollett5213
    @viccollett5213 2 года назад

    Dude you chose two of my very favourite pokemon, great video

  • @yegb5624
    @yegb5624 2 года назад

    I really like your content. I know you’re worried about making unique Pokémon content on RUclips. This is such an awesome take on Pokémon challenges. Glad to watch your subs triple since I started watching!

    • @ScottsThoughtsPokemon
      @ScottsThoughtsPokemon  2 года назад

      Glad I stumbled into something unique! These are really fun to make :)

  • @faceless-x-abberation8400
    @faceless-x-abberation8400 2 года назад

    I really like this vs/race style of Pokémon video. It's very interesting and entertaining to watch. Some ideas that come to mind for suggestions are Hitmonchan vs Hitmonlee, Fearow vs Pigeot, Kabutops vs Omastar and some Eveelution race. Vape vs Flare vs Jolt. Especially the Eevee one. That sounds fun.

  • @pallavprabhakar
    @pallavprabhakar 2 года назад

    You actually read all the comments!! I am impressed thanks for the video and consistency

  • @escapecamperhire4929
    @escapecamperhire4929 Месяц назад

    WOW!!! This guy is great at the game. He really has a good thought process around the game and he puts together really intelligently done videos. The data and the methodology and stuff is rigorous and we trust his results.

  • @seraph481516
    @seraph481516 2 года назад

    Love your content, thanks for the videos! also, poor Bruno lol

  • @LeathalAttack
    @LeathalAttack 2 года назад

    Another good challenge for the books. Well done!

  • @BobSagetW310
    @BobSagetW310 2 года назад +1

    Excited for the rematch! Gengar is my favorite Pokemon so I was rooting for him the whole run!

  • @N0Fumar
    @N0Fumar 2 года назад

    I have yet to actually watch one of your videos. I enjoy listening to them on my drives. You could probably screenshot this comment and include it and I'd never know. Keep up the great vids!

  • @SillyInsaneGamer
    @SillyInsaneGamer 2 года назад +2

    The fact you didn't mention bruno really had me laugh, the outcome was painfully obvious LOL!
    But man, I have to correct you; Venomoth isn't a dark type, it's a fairy type due it's pink color! ;)