662 - I picked 2000 berries for 1 item in Pokémon Silver...

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  • @JohnstoneLIVE
    @JohnstoneLIVE Рік тому +122

    Hi I'm Johnstone Live and I was in this video! (I really liked it)

    • @k45hc1ll4
      @k45hc1ll4 Рік тому +2

      Honestly I scrolled too far to find a Johnstone comment 😂 it should have been within the first three comments, I am appalled. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

  • @johnstonevods
    @johnstonevods Рік тому +70

    Hi I'm Johnstone VODS and I was in this video! (I really liked it)

  • @kelly_times
    @kelly_times Рік тому +486

    Finally, we’ve reached the pinnacle of gaming itself

    • @brucelau2023
      @brucelau2023 Рік тому +4

      Pinnacle level for a Pokémon. This is the professor Oak challenge . I hope you’ll enjoy

    • @davebob4973
      @davebob4973 Рік тому +1

      your pfp reminds me of the fact i just found 2 shiny mareep in a row

  • @AeonCommander
    @AeonCommander Рік тому +228

    Is it weird that I watch Absol videos not just for the insane Pokemon stuff he does, but also for the little travel segments? Like, I've never known a youtuber that goes to such lengths to spend time with friends as he does. It's genuinely heartwarming.

  • @Condemner4000
    @Condemner4000 Рік тому +161

    The thing I like the most about your videos is that you don't just talk about the game, the challenge or your experience in the game. Its about the journey. I heard you talking about it on stream, but this is literally your diary, the history of your life, and I'm really glad you're sharing it and your passion with us. Keep doing it, it's a lot of fun!

  • @Kwikpanik
    @Kwikpanik Рік тому +302

    I'm so happy that Youngster Joey finally got the Final Boss™️ classification that he so rightfully deserves

  • @DerekRRose
    @DerekRRose Рік тому +34

    All this effort for a Moon Stone when you could have just registered NASA’s phone number and gave them a ringy-ding

  • @BlueVacktor
    @BlueVacktor Рік тому +198

    2,000 berries and 2,000 memories made along the way!
    amazing vid dude! it was an honor to crush some squids with you for team strawberry!!

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому +18

      excited to fight for team Frye!!

    • @mondooowada3537
      @mondooowada3537 Рік тому

      I'm Team Big Man, but I support Team Frye too! Hope we get to beat Team Shiver in some Tricolors together!

  • @niightluvr
    @niightluvr Рік тому +39

    I think this is the first comment in forever I've posted using this specific account but you truly deserve to hear this.
    I've been a Pokémon fan for as long as I can remember (absol is also my favorite!) I've been watching your videos for a long time, on my old account too, from the tcg ones, to the shiny hunts, to the lv100 gauntlets, and everything in between. They've come such a long way since you first started. I'm proud of you, the progress you've made, and how talented and inspiring you really are even if you don't realize it, and I'm sure all your fans are as well. Your videos get better and better each time you upload, and they always help me smile or laugh when I need it, or just overall relax after a long day (I could fall asleep listening to your littleroot town night music, seriously one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.) I can't explain it, but it feels so refreshing and as if all my bad thoughts go away while listening to it. Your style of content is so unique from other youtubers, mixing real life footage with gameplay just makes it feel so genuine, and like we're your friends hanging out with you there instead of just being viewers. It really shows how passionate you are and how much effort you put into your content. I admire that so much about you, and you deserve a million subs, all the support you get, and much more than that. I always look forward to your content and see what you'll create next. You have true potential. I'll never stop supporting you or watching your videos, keep up the amazing work!
    (Looking back I wish I commented on these videos more but I'm very introverted and afraid of judgement lmao)
    edit: I know this was a long comment but I had a lot to say 😭

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому +19

      This is such a sweet comment. I've realized over these past few months that there are so many supportive people like you out there that may not comment often but appreciate what I do more than I'll ever know. Thank you so much!!!!!

    • @niightluvr
      @niightluvr Рік тому +4

      @@AbsolBlogsPokemon you're welcome! your hard work never goes unnoticed!

  • @danielpruitt8550
    @danielpruitt8550 Рік тому +29

    Matt really took nearly 3 months to be able to say: "But did you get Wigglytuff before Faulkner??"
    Matt: Checkmate

  • @Oraceon
    @Oraceon Рік тому +187

    You must feel my pain. I finished obtaining all obtainable PokeWalker Pokemon about a month ago, after working on it for like 4 months straight. I walked over 300,000 steps before I stopped counting. The biggest problem were the special 2% Pikachu variations. I need to see somebody else do this challenge.

    • @literallygrass1328
      @literallygrass1328 Рік тому +27

      Pokemon fans needing to walk 😱 prepostorous

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому +96

      my friend Kotatsu literally has been working on EXACTLY that and may make a video about it someday!!!
      I just finished the gameplay for a Pokewalker level 100 gauntlet, too!

    • @FabioGnecco
      @FabioGnecco Рік тому

      Damn ! I finished my dex without that xD
      Congratulations !!!!!

    • @adriankwok1406
      @adriankwok1406 Рік тому +8

      I actually remember trying to beat the gen 4 national dex with some friends in 7th grade, I was the only one who had a working pokewalker, so most days I would try to get in at least 20,000 or so steps for close to a month, just walking around all the time and attaching it to my shoe in class and bouncing my knee (which is somewhat effective). we didn't need all of the pokemon from there since we had other games, but there were a fair few that would be gotten easiest, in any case it was awful and I would never do it again.

    • @RealClassixX
      @RealClassixX Рік тому +3

      ​@@AbsolBlogsPokemonEyy, I'm working on that as well, my Anorith is lvl 81.

  • @jameshyphenthekhrp
    @jameshyphenthekhrp Рік тому +38

    Matt Absol doing an insane grind for no real reason other than because he can? Beautiful. Truly lovely. Sure to be another Absol Blogs™ Banger.

  • @ellasorellabrella
    @ellasorellabrella Рік тому +8

    i fear not the man who has picked 1000 berries once, but the man who has picked one berry 1000 times

  • @StickMaster500
    @StickMaster500 Рік тому +18

    Would be pretty cool to see the 666th video be a Shiny Vivillon hunt of all it's forms in Scarlet and Violet with Vivillon being No. #666 in the National Pokedex that a Mr. Johnstone definitely didn't suggest

  • @sunsetroyal_high9434
    @sunsetroyal_high9434 11 місяців тому +4

    Hi Absol, when this video had recently came out i had recently moved from Texas to Ohio and in my last year in Texas every time id see my psychologist id see that poog graffiti[ my mom told me it probably was doog.] It had sort became a running joke i have quite a few memories at the Pokémon store and another in the same mall so seeing the bit a bit in Texas truly felt like an end to a cheater in my life. I know I'm just a stranger on the internet and most likely oversharing but, thank you.

  • @abstract_advocat
    @abstract_advocat Рік тому +6

    What I like to do is get a Totodile and beat Faulkner for the TM Mudslap all in one go, without saving. Then I make sure Totodile is level 17 and holding Mudslap. I proceed to the nearest Pokémon Center and use the PC to duplicate Totodile sending me back to my last save. If I've done it right and my save is right before selecting the starter, I'll be able to pick a new one and still have the level 17 Totodile with Mudslap safely in the PC. Next, I select Chikorita and do the same thing I did with Totodile, only stopping at level 15 this time instead. After that duplication I can select Cyndaquil. I now have all 3 starters, plus two copies of Mudslap which sell for 1500 a piece. You can then duplicate the TMs endlessly for all your early game needs. Also, a lot of players neglect Buena in Goldenrod. She can get you early Ultraballs and Rare Candies.

  • @partyarlie
    @partyarlie Рік тому +1

    7:24 dude i LOVE THAT SONG-- congrats on the radar sweep day one!! (this is me not talking about the second day)
    Thank you for reppin team strawberry, and congrats on that shiny new moon stone!!

  • @leodotlol
    @leodotlol Рік тому +3

    i was expecting a quick silly video to tide us over until the release of the full challenge video , but this is a whole story in and of itself !! very excited to see what's to come in the rest of the challenge

  • @nerdofnerds1
    @nerdofnerds1 Рік тому +3

    Congrats on the berry gauntlet win! It’s always a delight when you post, and I’m particularly fond of the animal clips you get :> you can really tell how delighted you are by The Beasts just watching what you film! Looking forward as always to your next wild project!

  • @Mario100yt
    @Mario100yt Рік тому +1

    Was not expecting the project diva clear music at 19:19 I was shocked

  • @silverlime4921
    @silverlime4921 Рік тому +4

    Wow, what an opener for a goated Prof Oak challenge, you truly take it a step above every time Absol, very glad I have been following you with your PokeContent for like 2ish years now, awesome to see how far youve come with editing, voice overs, scripting, etc. Always PogTent (Poggers Content)

  • @mattr2431
    @mattr2431 Рік тому +2

    This is crazy. I had a nightmare of a 16 hour work day today and at the start of it I thought to myself "man it would be cool if Absol uploaded today to make it a little better". And boom here it is, I appreciate you man!

  • @thisismyaltaccount4195
    @thisismyaltaccount4195 Рік тому +1

    I literally have that exact Konosuba outro video in my playlist for the game store I work at! Same thumbnail and everything! Great song, and great video! Cant wait to see the full challenge!

  • @lucalycan
    @lucalycan 3 місяці тому +1

    Really been enjoying binge watching these videos. Very nostalgic.
    I've been subbed for ages but fell out of Pokémon about a year or two ago after being a lifelong fan, mostly due to how mediocre the recent games have been. Rediscovering this channel has been a joy. I'm happy you still do what you do Matt! ❤

  • @ludwig2822
    @ludwig2822 Рік тому +1

    What a wild ride! What would be a tedious grind to some turned out to be a whole adventure for you! It's always such a delight to see all of the great memories you make during your challenge videos. Keep up the good work, Matt!

  • @COFFEEWSUGA
    @COFFEEWSUGA Рік тому +4

    "Oh no, your whole molecular structure changed! That's bad..." I do not understand why this had me so giggly

  • @Snubbybill
    @Snubbybill Рік тому +4

    Matt selling berries for in-game years at 5 cents each: It ain't much but it's honest work.

  • @zappyzen5388
    @zappyzen5388 Рік тому +4

    I am pleased with the amount of animal footage in this video. 👍

  • @seventysue8090
    @seventysue8090 Рік тому

    Very impressive my man! Keep up the hard work! I remember seeing you pop up back when absolutely was really doing his thing strong and now you've come so far! You are amazing!

  • @banana_jag8325
    @banana_jag8325 Рік тому +7

    After all this hard work you must be berry proud of yourself

  • @FakeHeroFang
    @FakeHeroFang Рік тому +5

    Fully evolved level 1 pokemon are very funny to me, and it's a pretty normal thing for stone evolutions. I approve of this painful grind because babby Wigglytuff is peak comedy.

  • @ronk475
    @ronk475 Рік тому +5

    These videos get my so hyped to play more Pokemon dude, another classic vid for the archives!

  • @soundonly7155
    @soundonly7155 5 місяців тому +1

    Man I can't wait for the challenge to come out :)

  • @TheRealDuster
    @TheRealDuster Рік тому +2

    Is that how farmers make money in the pokemon world? Mad respect to our PRZCUREBERRY farmers! Anyway, Can't wait for the silver Prof. oak challenge!

  • @mariorivera7969
    @mariorivera7969 7 місяців тому +2

    Ah so this is the advent of the legendary Kotatsu. Figures it’s in the middle of an insane gauntlet

  • @buewf2452
    @buewf2452 Рік тому +8

    Everytime I see a new video of Matt I always go "Oh man what did he do again"

  • @umbranex9274
    @umbranex9274 Рік тому +3

    Happy to hear I wasn't the only one to name Silver "???" As a kid xD

  • @Lemon_McBoss
    @Lemon_McBoss Рік тому +1

    A great way to spend time while bed ridded: watching another sick person do something that not even a team of the best doctors can comprehend. Can't wait to see the follow-up!

  • @grokrockradio
    @grokrockradio Рік тому +1

    the dedication you have for some of these challenges is inspiring dude. love to see it and looking forward to the prof oak challenge!

  • @Runningwritingreading
    @Runningwritingreading Рік тому +1

    your channels so real and well edited, instant sub only 2 minutes in. Very inspiring and cool dude

  • @calalyoko
    @calalyoko Рік тому +14

    It's always a good day when Absol uploads, I learn so many things from your challenges!

  • @milky7257
    @milky7257 Рік тому

    You're one of the few content creators who make long-form videos that I like to watch till the end! Your videos are very comforting and always a pleasure to watch due to the effort you put in and your personality. Great work as always.

  • @kevans2642
    @kevans2642 Рік тому +1

    The Moon Stone Gauntlet is finally here! Loved that you did a collab with John for the video too! Keep up the great work Matt!

  • @thedp17
    @thedp17 Рік тому +1

    I can’t believe you were in Austin and I missed you! Ive been to that exact pokemaniacs store hundreds of times.

  • @farmingsim9813
    @farmingsim9813 Рік тому +5

    Georgia Baja Blast must hit differently, it's like a regional variant.

  • @PokeToT
    @PokeToT Рік тому +2

    I couldve sworn Prof. was short for ProFortnite Player, but i guess you learn something new everyday! what a journey! cant wait to see the rest unfold!!

  • @Sarah04527
    @Sarah04527 Рік тому

    We watched this video during a Johnstone stream and it convinced me to sub. Love your vibe, man!

  • @EiscueFriend
    @EiscueFriend Рік тому +8

    Imagine all that pain only for the wigglytuff to be released

  • @jcnot9712
    @jcnot9712 Рік тому +3

    This man john’s outta pocket for flying you to GA on a coach seat 💀

  • @UncalibratedAimbot
    @UncalibratedAimbot Рік тому +2

    In case no one mentioned, once your 3DS is jailbroken you can update it safely. I’ve jailbroken 8 consoles and none of them were ever harmed by being updated.

    • @rs07scapeNews
      @rs07scapeNews Рік тому

      While updates wont brick your 3ds. Updates can temporarily break your cfw until you update it

  • @BroseidonLive
    @BroseidonLive Рік тому +3

    Such an amazing vid as always, Matt! Reliving the Austin footage was so cool too, that weekend was an absolute blast! Can't wait to see what comes next on this challenge!
    Oh and one more thing......... Forretress.

  • @brucelau2023
    @brucelau2023 Рік тому +6

    Matt Absol doing an insane grind for no real reason
    Other because he can

  • @arcanearts96
    @arcanearts96 Рік тому +1

    15:55 woah this just unlocked a core memory for me! I actually got a card parody I made into a Beckett magazine! I don't remember which issue and I don't think I have a copy of it anymore, but I do remember the card. It was the Clefairy from the Expedition set that I changed to 'Tooth Fairy'.

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому +1

      WHAT that's so sick!!!!! I might have that issue!!

    • @arcanearts96
      @arcanearts96 Рік тому

      @@AbsolBlogsPokemon Dude I flipped OUT when I saw my card in the magazine at the store. I remember taking into school the next day and showing it off to everyone lmao

  • @Sizzyl
    @Sizzyl 11 місяців тому +1

    10:00 no way guys he predicted new years 2024

  • @collectorsalmanac
    @collectorsalmanac Рік тому +1

    Look at those two legends!!!! Never seen a better pair of Baja Blast Cups!

  • @looorzie
    @looorzie Рік тому

    Great video and love your humor :) cant wait for the full challenge vid!

  • @harleyarley
    @harleyarley Рік тому

    I love seeing the different challenges you take on! Great video as always Matt

  • @dizzy_eevee
    @dizzy_eevee 11 місяців тому

    this video keeps popping back up in my recommendations and i just wanna let you know that i smile every time i see this goofy-ass thumbnail

  • @owormiv
    @owormiv Рік тому

    I somehow knew toy would finish in my birthday. This was so impressive and such a joy to watch :-)

  • @Sean081799
    @Sean081799 Рік тому +2

    Dang two whole plane seat trays sounds miserable, hope it never happens again.

  • @MicrowaveMMM
    @MicrowaveMMM Рік тому +1

    2:52 IM SO GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT THAT

  • @ky0bu
    @ky0bu Рік тому

    You’ve been absolutely cooking man, can’t wait for the final silver vid!

  • @hauntedsocks7346
    @hauntedsocks7346 Рік тому

    I’ve been waiting so long for another upload! This is gonna be such a gem

  • @mimikyuplays778
    @mimikyuplays778 Рік тому +1

    great video, but best part 0:00 Theres a copy of YO-KAI WATCH 2 Psychic specters! My favorite yo-kai watch game! Pokemon will always be my favorite series, but yo-kai watch is a close second!

  • @Rapsciddy31
    @Rapsciddy31 Рік тому +6

    WOOOOO
    Love your stuff Matt
    Keep grinding, legend!!

  • @onthehunt2297
    @onthehunt2297 Рік тому

    Great job Absol it was nice seeing the scenery and stock footage and I look forward to seeing your prof oak challenge and keep up the amazing work

  • @OliverMKP
    @OliverMKP Рік тому

    Berries to the moon📈
    Also its weirdly satisfying how you uploaded this video about the moon stone grind during full moon night! Great video!!

  • @PanBoi64
    @PanBoi64 Рік тому

    Literally watched that Professor Oak challenge yesterday, what great timing!

  • @milk-in-the-box
    @milk-in-the-box Рік тому

    thank god you opted to go out of the way for the moon stone in this run. the falkner fight is really tough without that extra power

  • @LeafsLegend
    @LeafsLegend Рік тому

    I've always wondered why I never saw anyone doing GSC Professor Oak challenges... now I see why 😅 Can't wait to watch the rest of this AbsolBlogs masterpiece unfold!

  • @Moonzari
    @Moonzari Рік тому

    The anime song joke earned you my sub. Funny and amazing perseverance my guy

  • @LunarWingCloud
    @LunarWingCloud Рік тому +7

    I've always loved Johnstone's Prof. Oak challenges, so seeing Matt Absol do them is a joy.

  • @jroe6232
    @jroe6232 Рік тому +1

    i love matts video style. such an OG poketuber vib

  • @LockandKeyHyena
    @LockandKeyHyena Рік тому

    another classic matt absol grind. you’re truly a madlad

  • @HarryWinmill
    @HarryWinmill Рік тому

    Was wondering when the next AbsolBlogsPokemon video was coming out, glad I didn't have to wait too long!

  • @nista7365
    @nista7365 Рік тому +1

    Tracks of the shine by Lemm is the music you used at 19:20, that's the results screen music of a game I play, I'm very familiar with that song. Love the content keep it up.

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому

      I've been playing lots of Project Diva!

    • @nista7365
      @nista7365 Рік тому

      @@AbsolBlogsPokemon that's really cool, Its the kinda game I don't expect others to know about so super cool you like it too, would like to talk more about it but the comments section isn't really the right place to. Anyways, looking forward to the rest of the Prof oak challenge.

  • @bigmemvb
    @bigmemvb Рік тому +1

    18:00 It may surprise you to know that by definition, strawberries, aren't berries.

  • @brianlong88
    @brianlong88 Рік тому

    Congrats man, that is an awesome accomplishment 🙌 i look forward to the rest of this professor oak challenge✌️

  • @UnluckyLilly
    @UnluckyLilly Рік тому +2

    It’s funny to me because I live in your parents neighborhood and while you where “walking looking for berries” you walked past some Dewberry bushes. Sooo close to berries.😂

  • @agent0fartifice571
    @agent0fartifice571 Рік тому +1

    Matt will have those passwords memorized for the rest of his life

  • @ThomasSH
    @ThomasSH Рік тому +1

    back at it AGAYN with the GRIND
    my guy you are my HERO and also my cutiepatootie swalot gulpin

  • @sagacious03
    @sagacious03 Рік тому

    Neat run & analysis video! Thanks for uploading!

  • @remcycling
    @remcycling Рік тому

    super fun watch as always, can't wait to see the rest of the oak challenge !!

  • @SmudgePKMN
    @SmudgePKMN Рік тому

    Matt, you are a mad lad and an inspiration- keep me coming dude

  • @Squeegi01
    @Squeegi01 Рік тому +2

    This is insane! This is a level of devotion I haven't seen before haha!
    By the way, your last video on the Professor Oak Challenge inspired me to start one in Pokemon Platinum... I've been stuck for 4 weeks on trying to get a Munchlax before Gardenia.

    • @natnew32
      @natnew32 Рік тому

      oh... you need to be careful. There are only 4 trees in the entire region which can have munchlax, and they're random *per save file*. What's your trainer id, if I might ask?

    • @Squeegi01
      @Squeegi01 Рік тому

      @@natnew32 My trainer ID is 42107 so I think I have a Munchlax Tree at Valley Windworks. I also know about the problem with respawning a Pokemon from the same column if you reslather immediately... That said, haha, I would almost be thankful if I found out I was doing something wrong.

  • @oof5992
    @oof5992 Рік тому

    Man i love videos like this. Can't wait for the sequel where you don't time Travel Lmaoo, 400 days

  • @sungazercyan
    @sungazercyan Рік тому

    Man I dunno why seeing you and Johnstone together made me smile what a great time

  • @enderphoenix11
    @enderphoenix11 Рік тому

    19:19 I thought this was the Hatsune Miku: Project Diva victory music for like a solid minute XD
    I was like YOO??? Absol with the Project Diva??
    And then I listened to both back to back and figured out they were different songs lol
    Anyways, Absol, you mad lad. Love your content as always and I'm excited to see the rest of the challenge!

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому +1

      oh but it IS!! I've been playing some after enjoying the arcade machine at a couple conventions (and casually enjoying Vocaloid music for over a decade)

    • @enderphoenix11
      @enderphoenix11 Рік тому

      ​@@AbsolBlogsPokemon WAIT, IT IS??? :D
      Duuuuuuuude that's so cool! (now im a lil embarrassed lol)
      It's always hype to meet a fellow vocaloid enjoyer. Which game have you been playing?

    • @AbsolBlogsPokemon
      @AbsolBlogsPokemon  Рік тому +1

      @@enderphoenix11 I played Future Tone at the arcade and Mega Mix on my Switch (got it with an eshop gift card for my bday!)

    • @enderphoenix11
      @enderphoenix11 Рік тому

      @@AbsolBlogsPokemon Nice!
      I've been playing Megamix too, although on the pc instead. :3
      It's my first Project Diva game (although I've been a vocaloid/utau fan since forever) and I been really enjoying it! It's a lot of fun ^^

  • @jamiedoesstuff5871
    @jamiedoesstuff5871 Рік тому +3

    you got a job as a farmer instead of being a pokemon trainer. good job.

  • @YourEcstxsy
    @YourEcstxsy Рік тому +2

    Let’s go, absol posted. Time to watch at 6am and lay in bed while kicking my feet

  • @Bebeincaca
    @Bebeincaca 9 місяців тому +1

    The project diva music caught me off guard

  • @mememario8964
    @mememario8964 Рік тому +1

    Wake up baby, new absolblogs upload

  • @frapur8409
    @frapur8409 Рік тому +1

    As soon as I saw the title I knew exactly what this was all about. Not proud of it but it is what it is. 😂

  • @potetopancakes
    @potetopancakes Рік тому +1

    the project diva music at the end was so surprising lol

  • @OscarsClaws
    @OscarsClaws Рік тому +1

    SPLATOOOOOONN?? WOOMY ⁉️⁉️⁉️ 🦑🦑🐙🐙 BOOYAH THIS WAY OVER HERE

  • @WarriorX16
    @WarriorX16 Рік тому +1

    I’m glad Steven Stone sent you to John Stone to help you get the Moon Stone

  • @AllstarBrown1
    @AllstarBrown1 Рік тому

    Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @twilightjoltik3151
    @twilightjoltik3151 Рік тому +1

    2000 Berries is a small price to pay for Guildmastr.

  • @slateportraichu5416
    @slateportraichu5416 Рік тому

    That thumbnail is a piece of art=DAwesome video, as always=)

  • @yeezusfan8372
    @yeezusfan8372 Рік тому +14

    Wow I had no idea the sprites were different for each gen 2 game.

    • @saxor96
      @saxor96 Рік тому +6

      I think Crystal picks from among both games, and gives them animations and other tweaks.