Can the Best Pokemon Nuzlocker stop my Nuzlocke?

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2022
  • I did a hardcore nuzlocke but @PokemonChallenges controls all the enemy trainers. Can I beat it?
    You should watch me live on Twitch:
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    Edited by: mikeremer.wixsite.com/mysite
    #SmallAnt #PokemonChallenges #Pokemon
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  • @Smallant
    @Smallant  Рік тому +3992

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  • @stanleyvolkenstein8519
    @stanleyvolkenstein8519 Рік тому +4848

    Jan playing as Roxanne is the absolute definition of " You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. "

  • @PokemonChallenges
    @PokemonChallenges Рік тому +13883

    That Watson fight is an instant classic already. Can't wait for more!

  • @disconector
    @disconector Рік тому +916

    Dude, whoever edited this, fucking props... The hard reads like "Nah, he's not gonna switch, he has a +1" and then just cuts to the "I'm not switching, I want to keep my +1". It's just a fucking Death Note episode

  • @BaconJake14
    @BaconJake14 Рік тому +1218

    "I'm not lying I'm just stupid" is such an accurate life statement

  • @tamermushroom
    @tamermushroom Рік тому +3563

    HUGE PROPS to the editor, the constant switching as Jan and Tanner think of their next move is incredibly suspenseful.

    • @MeowModeFGC
      @MeowModeFGC Рік тому +71

      VERY much agree. Editor outdid themselves this time

    • @cianthompson966
      @cianthompson966 Рік тому +6

      Did a great job

    • @HammyAndSammy
      @HammyAndSammy Рік тому +6

      It is so cool, I legit need more of this

    • @harleyrowe9153
      @harleyrowe9153 Рік тому

      Wait his name isn’t Ant? My life is a lie

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Рік тому +3

      Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness.
      *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.*
      As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
      Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

  • @GuiltyCasuals
    @GuiltyCasuals Рік тому +2047

    It's so funny how Jan makes the perfect antagonist to all nuzlockers he's like Gary Oak

    • @raffitz
      @raffitz Рік тому +37

      He's like Roxanne.

    • @ssjrana7342
      @ssjrana7342 Рік тому +53

      He's like ( *Insert Rival Name* ).

    • @roberthansen5727
      @roberthansen5727 Рік тому +8

      He's just like me

    • @robinaartsen3679
      @robinaartsen3679 Рік тому +33

      "Smell you later.. .Speaking of smelling, do you have smelly balls and if yes, have you heard of MANSCAPE."

    • @FlareStorms
      @FlareStorms Рік тому

      @@ssjrana7342 assfart?

  • @djtabor
    @djtabor Рік тому +3795

    18:44
    Pokemon Challenges: Calculating the exact damage numbers to get the highest possible chance to win
    SmallAnt: This move looks funny lets try that

    • @Ihrtbacon04
      @Ihrtbacon04 Рік тому +220

      "i'll try spinning, that's a good trick"

    • @nabintamrakar1
      @nabintamrakar1 Рік тому +166

      Pokemon Challenges: *doing mental gymnastics*
      SmallAnt: "For the lols"

    • @Zivin
      @Zivin 7 місяців тому +14

      And he wins too

    • @lpebony3323
      @lpebony3323 7 місяців тому +23

      @@Zivin He wins because he has a massive advantage lol. No shot otherwise

    • @mandowarrior123
      @mandowarrior123 6 місяців тому +11

      ​@@lpebony3323no, the gamble with the ability, predicting his opponent will always select the optimum move. Then predicts he overcorrects. He won both elements of the mind game.

  • @fabolify
    @fabolify Рік тому +183

    44:10
    - One of my pokemon has pokerus.
    - That's sick.

  • @TheSmithPlays
    @TheSmithPlays Рік тому +18630

    Can we acknowledge how well this was edited? The way it bounces back and forth in the Watson fight PERFECTLY… big props to the editor on this one 👏

    • @damiont.1554
      @damiont.1554 Рік тому +79

      you should do something similar patrick 👀

    • @joshuasims5421
      @joshuasims5421 Рік тому +20

      The editing was fantastic!

    • @Dewey495
      @Dewey495 Рік тому +16

      Ayyyyy yo Pat 👏🏼 what’s up

    • @char5379
      @char5379 Рік тому +92

      Used to watch your zombies vids everyday man, didn't expect to see you on a smallant video, wow

    • @chrisunfocused
      @chrisunfocused Рік тому +63

      The craziest part. In stream, he forgot to name the starter Adsign. They edited the name in post until they got to the name changer.

  • @dylankornberg4892
    @dylankornberg4892 Рік тому +784

    47:25 I loved it when Jan said “wow that was fun” after that fucking ORDEAL of a battle, you two were clearly having a blast.

    • @atuzam
      @atuzam Рік тому +62

      The good sportsmanship was as epic as the gameplay, the chemistry, and the editing. 💕

    • @sandesser8064
      @sandesser8064 Рік тому +19

      It's the existential dread of being german. 😂

  • @higgyjiggy2222
    @higgyjiggy2222 Рік тому +2504

    PPLEEAASE more of this series this is the most entertaining Pokémon content I’ve seen in AGES!!

    • @AussieRider20
      @AussieRider20 Рік тому +36

      Pokemon challenges posted both halves on his channel but they are shorter videos. Not sure when (or if) smant will upload part 2.

    • @wolfy4612
      @wolfy4612 Рік тому +21

      @@AussieRider20 probs not. Not hating but unlikely

    • @jonnorris8557
      @jonnorris8557 Рік тому +10

      I need part 2! 😭😭

    • @aczayas1
      @aczayas1 Рік тому +26

      I subscribed to be notified when a part 2 comes out. Highly disappointed it has not yet

    • @AussieRider20
      @AussieRider20 Рік тому +49

      @@aczayas1 for what it's worth pokemon challenges uploaded the second half to his channel.
      I've noticed smant doing this more regularly. He'll upload part 1 but never finish it even if he has got the vods up.

  • @KaiserKai16
    @KaiserKai16 7 місяців тому +32

    For those of you asking for a Part 2, Ant never did upload the second part, but Jan has both parts on his channel. It's not edited in Ant's style, but you get to see how it ends.

  • @minjomighty7871
    @minjomighty7871 Рік тому +1856

    I feel like this is realistically more like what pokemon battles would actually feel like irl. Less of a "I trained my pokemon for so long that I'll never lose" and more of "okay, I need to make the most out of what I have, and counter what I know they have from my research" really entertaining vid, excited to see the next part

    • @tylerbarse2866
      @tylerbarse2866 Рік тому +210

      That's pretty much what makes High level pokemon battles impressive. Small Ant and Pchal are both very skilled players, so it was bound to be a solid challenge. This format though, is really placing these guys in the very heart, as Pchal mentioned with pointing out that he doesn't have to focus on defeating him outright, just get good early kills that weakens the party's capabilities for the Elite 4 and deliver the defeat in the Elite 4.

    • @daniyaltariq7527
      @daniyaltariq7527 Рік тому +4

      Can anyone tell where do i download this mod?

    • @makoto3212
      @makoto3212 Рік тому +4

      that's basically what rom hacks like kaizo do to these games

    • @Zorua3
      @Zorua3 Рік тому +40

      This is pretty close to how competitive Pokemon battles feel lol
      Especially Draft Format ones

    • @macmac277
      @macmac277 Рік тому +2

      Thats what hard nuz tries to emulate.

  • @Regalvoid
    @Regalvoid Рік тому +2136

    Pokemon "Calcs everything" Challenges vs Small "I just got this crazy idea" Ant creates the perfect high stakes, high tension, giga-brain pokemon battles with the way their strats and commentary parallel and play off each other

    • @aloeera
      @aloeera Рік тому +163

      The Chad Pokemon "I know everything about this game" Challenges vs The Chad Small "Do it for the content" Ant

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Рік тому +2

      Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness.
      *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.*
      As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
      Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Рік тому +2

      When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE!
      Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals!
      The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil.
      I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God!
      Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.

    • @timothykriegel9537
      @timothykriegel9537 Рік тому

      @@Call_Upon_YAH Shut up with that, it's fine if you're Christian but don't shove it down people throats. I'm Buddhist so this basically fell on deaf ears honestly. No disrespect meant but I hate when people do this

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Рік тому +2

      @@timothykriegel9537 Informing everyone on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God's works is not forcing anything.
      God's children are tasked to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God's works 😄! That the truth is known and *all are without excuse.*
      Matthew 24:14 KJV
      14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
      Psalm 96:3 KJV
      3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
      Psalm 105:1 KJV
      1 O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
      John 14:6 KJV
      6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
      Mark 16:15-16 KJV
      15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
      16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
      Matthew 10:33 KJV
      33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
      John 15:22 KJV
      22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.
      Romans 10:15 KJV
      15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

  • @TheMaskedHero
    @TheMaskedHero Рік тому +1034

    I'm just happy some programmers were able to make this happen. Thank you, to all of you.

    • @happythanos6632
      @happythanos6632 Рік тому +4

      Can tell the name of this rom please

    • @Andrea-dw1ps
      @Andrea-dw1ps Рік тому +2

      @@happythanos6632 did you find it?

    • @happythanos6632
      @happythanos6632 Рік тому +1

      @@Andrea-dw1ps nope :( please tell me if you do.

    • @flamindino8370
      @flamindino8370 7 місяців тому +3

      I know the maker I can prolly ask?

    • @TemaStar-cc7uh
      @TemaStar-cc7uh 7 місяців тому

      @@flamindino8370 do you know what rom it is ?

  • @Machoke.
    @Machoke. Рік тому +403

    Honestly the rare candy thing in nuzlocks is really smart. If anything it makes it harder, but less tedious. It’s less tedious because you don’t need to grind, and you can actually play the story, but at the same time you’re not getting any evs from battles, and your Pokémon will be slightly weaker

    • @JacklynBurn
      @JacklynBurn 8 місяців тому +34

      My other thing would be that skipping grinding also removes the small chance that you get bored and slip up against a wild mon. It's probably supremely unlikely for someone like smant but if you get sloppy while no-brain grinding, it's entirely possible for the right wild mon to just snipe a death

    • @fuyuk1r1ft8
      @fuyuk1r1ft8 8 місяців тому +23

      On the other hand, because you're not stacking random nonsense ev's from grinding your pokemon will be stronger in the long run because you have room to properly ev train them

    • @kingfree4109
      @kingfree4109 8 місяців тому +3

      that's my thing.
      I have a rule.
      Once you encounter safe Pokemon to grind on, that's when you can utilize the rare candies.
      Cocoon pokemon or magikarp or hoppip. Or the daycare. Rare candies for these.
      Gen 1 and 2 are harder this way.
      Gen 3 and onward are harder *at first* but eventually gets easier. Maybe.

    • @sweettea5166
      @sweettea5166 8 місяців тому

      @@fuyuk1r1ft8they probably just ev train them correctly regardless

    • @furiouscorgi6614
      @furiouscorgi6614 6 місяців тому

      ​@@kingfree4109in Gen 1, you have access to cocoons in Viridian Forest. Gamechamp3000, Pokémon without getting hit.

  • @joshcohen29
    @joshcohen29 Рік тому +1937

    This is, without exaggeration, one of the most entertaining and well-edited UA-cam videos I've ever watched. The pacing and how it flips between the streams enhances it so much, and watching the 2 of them battle like that in the Wattson fight was really really fun, I really enjoy seeing especially Smallant thinking and talking like that. I'd LOVE for this to continue.

    • @Moschel91
      @Moschel91 Рік тому +19

      This really felt like watching an Anime xD

  • @calebolds9609
    @calebolds9609 Рік тому +1617

    Its very funny to me that Jan has cemented himself as the villain of the Pokemon community (in funny good faith)

    • @ngotemna8875
      @ngotemna8875 Рік тому +171

      Yeah, especially considering what a goofball he is lmao

    • @fnln3011
      @fnln3011 Рік тому +99

      The leader of team locke!

    • @DaJMaster289
      @DaJMaster289 Рік тому

      How is he a villain? I mean I think he's a dick but I didn't realise it was widespread

    • @williambarrantes1674
      @williambarrantes1674 Рік тому +48

      It’s cause he’s literally like a villain if you think about it. Villains are cold and calculating most of the time, they lose their optimism and hope, and focus on pure logic. Like Thanos saving the universe by deleting half of it. That’s literally Jan, he’s the most calculated of them all 😂

    • @maromania7
      @maromania7 Рік тому +28

      No, not always good faith. Some of us do genuinely hate the impact he has had on the nuzlocke community. I'm sure he's a decent person, I don't wish harm or anything on him, but if you loved nuzlockes before the culture he created then he really is a villian. Used to be that if you commented about optimal strategies and mons you should've thrown to the wolves, you'd be rather unanimously told to gtfo, this is about making a story. The rules are explicitly designed for you to get attached and play with your heart, you're ignoring the entire point of the fucking ruleset. But now people just pointing out "suboptimal" shit are some of the loudest voices of the community, and swiftly growing.

  • @jaimeXDgo
    @jaimeXDgo Рік тому +851

    Man, normally Watson is the hardest checkpoint since it's only weak to ground and that's extremely limited by that point in the game. But now with an actual smart human playing everyone, I really want to see who'd give the biggest challenge.

    • @vivian2798
      @vivian2798 Рік тому +11

      just pick mudkip smh my head 🙄🙄🙄

    • @dejikokijed
      @dejikokijed Рік тому +85

      @@vivian2798 shake my head my head

    • @fajaradiputra8545
      @fajaradiputra8545 Рік тому +52

      @@dejikokijed lol out loud

    • @timothycrisp6575
      @timothycrisp6575 Рік тому +17

      @@vivian2798 they said “extremely limited” not that you can’t get ground. Only two Pokémon up to this point are ground one is Marshtomp two is Nincada

    • @IschmarVI
      @IschmarVI 8 місяців тому +1

      @@timothycrisp6575 how is a guarenteed mudkip that is also one of the best pokemon in the game "extremely limited"? It's literally a 100% chance to get. Doesn't matter that there are no other ground types because you are ALWAYS gonna have mudkip.

  • @sosukelele
    @sosukelele Рік тому +235

    That Wattson fight was crazy tense, and the editing showcased both sides insanely well! Definitely one to be remembered

  • @JDLong006
    @JDLong006 Рік тому +1853

    Jan needs to make a reaction to both POVs at the same time and evaluate his and your options for every major boss, while reacting to his own content in the process

    • @jaewol359
      @jaewol359 Рік тому +178

      And then Ant should react to Jan’s reaction to this video

    • @LunarWingCloud
      @LunarWingCloud Рік тому +164

      And then Jacob reacts to that

    • @moopotrop5462
      @moopotrop5462 Рік тому +64

      @@LunarWingCloud Fucking Jacob man, this guy will react to pchal untill he's grey and old

    • @trueMCGRaven
      @trueMCGRaven Рік тому +34

      @@moopotrop5462 And Jan will react to Jacob's reactions just as much because it's funny. As little as i like Jan and Jacob those videos are something that i will always enjoy.

    • @diavolosteddy7594
      @diavolosteddy7594 Рік тому +12

      @@trueMCGRaven if u don’t like either of them why r u watching their content
      /genq

  • @vixencaw7551
    @vixencaw7551 Рік тому +1284

    This might legitimately be the best SmallAnt collab ever. I got so much joy from watching these two strategizing, predicting each other's moves, and faking each other out. Tanner and Jan are cut from the same cloth and it is a treat to see them play against each other. ❤️

  • @zachhamilton456
    @zachhamilton456 Рік тому +240

    100% need a full run of this! If Wattson was that tough, I can't imagine what Jan will be able to do with some of the other trainers and or Elite 4

    • @mackmasher8513
      @mackmasher8513 11 місяців тому +13

      There's the full run at Jan's channel consisting of 2 episodes

    • @roobertmaxity
      @roobertmaxity 9 місяців тому +2

      @@mackmasher8513 So they did finish the run?

    • @mackmasher8513
      @mackmasher8513 9 місяців тому +9

      @@roobertmaxity (spoiler)
      Ant lost to norman

  • @nooobiechild
    @nooobiechild Рік тому +762

    Jan is such a mastermind. He's not just blowing hot air into the mic when he's saying he's probably one of the best Nuzlocker in the world. The man almost wiped the floor with some extremely limited stuff he was given to work with.

    • @bensoncheung2801
      @bensoncheung2801 11 місяців тому +90

      He made SmallAnt experience FEAR.

    • @IschmarVI
      @IschmarVI 8 місяців тому +87

      and consider that he did that against a guy that beat pokemon XY while only fighting level 100s. Smallant is definitely a good player in his own right. Seing Jan toying with him like that is .... scary.

    • @Badgerpaw
      @Badgerpaw 6 місяців тому +2

      "Nuzlocker"

    • @maomaeramnon3870
      @maomaeramnon3870 5 місяців тому +13

      The thing is, he never says “I’m probably one of the best nuzlockers in the world”, he always says “I am the best nuzlocker in the world” which is definitely blowing hot air into the mic

    • @Skullhawk13
      @Skullhawk13 5 місяців тому +10

      @@maomaeramnon3870is he wrong tho? Saying you’re the best isn’t inherently wrong, some people are

  • @kajalanni397
    @kajalanni397 Рік тому +1213

    Update for the YT viewers: They were supposed to continue the challenge this Friday but Jan got Covid :C
    Wishing him a full and quick recovery !!

  • @kokutoryuu8312
    @kokutoryuu8312 Рік тому +931

    All those years, all those "you cannot run from a trainer battle!" messages, only to now learn that THEY actually CAN run from a trainer battle...

    • @JubioHDX
      @JubioHDX Рік тому +78

      i mean theyre the ones that force you to fight 😂 if they the ones that wanna stop i dont see why they couldnt just say nvm

    • @dahomie253
      @dahomie253 Рік тому +111

      @@JubioHDX we have no right to refuse but the initiator does. I think that’s hilarious

    • @redsowshaddark
      @redsowshaddark Рік тому +60

      Technically this is because of how pvp works in gen3. Both players can forfeit at any time, instantly losing the pvp battle.... but yes, it's funny to imagine that the trainers that force you into fights could have run away at anytime lol

    • @allgreatfictions
      @allgreatfictions Рік тому +7

      It's still true. "YOU can't run"

    • @justanotherLunny
      @justanotherLunny Рік тому +12

      tbh it's probably been implemented as a failsafe in case something unexpected happens or possibly as a way for the developers/coders of the 'mod'/of the game to test things more easily that was left in.
      I do love the idea that they can run though, imagine they just see you pull out a Lugia out of nowhere and just go "Yep, nevermind. You can have the money."

  • @ang3lmatr1x25
    @ang3lmatr1x25 Рік тому +71

    We need more of this! This changes the game entirely. Every fight while predictable in nature is entirely different in practice

  • @ieyasumei4339
    @ieyasumei4339 Рік тому +375

    Imagine if this was D/P/Pl? Ant making it to the end just to have Jan control Cynthia would be horrific

    • @theamazingspooderman2697
      @theamazingspooderman2697 10 місяців тому +32

      they won't be that hard bcz Cynthia's Garchomp doesn't have Swords Dance in those games, BDSP on the other hand would be more insane

    • @aqswd6825
      @aqswd6825 9 місяців тому +10

      @@theamazingspooderman2697 yeah but bdsp are baby games

    • @Chrisdownsyt
      @Chrisdownsyt 8 місяців тому +4

      @@aqswd6825fr og platinum was way more of a challenge

    • @michaelgillespie9112
      @michaelgillespie9112 7 місяців тому +9

      ​@@ChrisdownsytIt's honestly not that easy, or WOULDN'T be that easy if they make an optional leveling choice, so your entire team doesn't gain EXP, and Friendship mechanics are disabled.
      If those weren't there, the game would be one of the hardest games.

    • @mreevee7785
      @mreevee7785 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@aqswd6825as someone who hardcore nuzlocked both platinum and bdsp, platinum is way easier and its not even close

  • @pash_4904
    @pash_4904 Рік тому +1065

    Absolutely wild. I’ve never seen pokemon be so stressful. Just the perfect way they bounced back and forth “He’s gotta switch.” “I gotta switch.”

  • @omnii
    @omnii Рік тому +767

    this actually shows how good of a player Jan is… He read so many moves from Smant

    • @SeanFerree
      @SeanFerree Рік тому +28

      Agreed!

    • @Dripfarted
      @Dripfarted Рік тому +1

      what does nuzlock means

    • @irawidyastuti5472
      @irawidyastuti5472 Рік тому +35

      @@Dripfarted basically pokemon hard mode

    • @PersonaPrime
      @PersonaPrime Рік тому +74

      Exactly. A lot of people thought Jan is not that good and all he does is run damage calcs. I hope some people see this and realize he is a the real deal.

    • @silverstar1614
      @silverstar1614 Рік тому +1

      @@irawidyastuti5472 more like pokemon hardcore

  • @TheAdvertisement
    @TheAdvertisement Рік тому +60

    The pure mindgames SmallAnt and PokemonChallenges have between each other is amazing, especially when you get to see each side so smoothly! Yet they're still so encouraging of each other. :D

  • @rsaettone
    @rsaettone Рік тому +21

    Speaking of Pokerus, I've easily racked up a few thousand runs through GSC, and probably only ever gotten Pokerus like 2 or 3 times. It is incredibly rare. But my friend was pissed when I battled him. Really makes a difference over time.

  • @Silv3rM4st3r
    @Silv3rM4st3r Рік тому +573

    Smant and Jan, you HAVE to continue this series, I was legit tied to my chair watching this!
    I loved every second of it!

    • @x99rarecandy
      @x99rarecandy Рік тому +8

      introduced me to Pokémon Challenges, jan seems to be a pretty chill genuine guy

    • @yoisakikanade_
      @yoisakikanade_ Рік тому +9

      @@x99rarecandy yeah jans awesome, love his content :D

    • @postonian425
      @postonian425 Рік тому +2

      he’s chill until he starts bullying alpharad for things that alpharad just does and it doesn’t seem like a joke
      man doesn’t seem to understand the “do it for the content” code that alpharad lives by

    • @giantenemycrab1192
      @giantenemycrab1192 Рік тому +23

      @@postonian425 Lol jan isn’t ever taking it seriously
      If you watch any of his other content you will see what his sense of humour is and that he is a really decent guy

    • @MrOofio64
      @MrOofio64 Рік тому +19

      @@postonian425 Dude, most of the time Jan is joking lmao. Also they are both in on the jokes.

  • @Jagdblume
    @Jagdblume Рік тому +458

    It feels like I'm watching two grandmasters playing a bunch of intense chess games but we get to hear their strategizing and instead of chess it's pokemon lol

    • @atuzam
      @atuzam Рік тому +16

      Yasssssss!!! I think both of them are even smarter than ppl give them credit for. Big 🧠 😁

    • @dorianmontagnus358
      @dorianmontagnus358 Рік тому +5

      That's exactly it !!!

    • @Cassandra_Steel
      @Cassandra_Steel Рік тому +4

      Rather an odds match between a GM and a mid elo player

  • @res.e9449
    @res.e9449 Рік тому +42

    Okay, we NEED more of this. This was so incredibly well edited and entertaining.

  • @janehrahan5116
    @janehrahan5116 8 місяців тому +8

    spent a few minutes replying, There will never be a part 2, ant doesn't make videos when he loses, same with "pokemon but anything that can go wrong does"
    If anyone wants to see part two its on pokemon challenges channel, he will never upload it here.

  • @LittleMountain90
    @LittleMountain90 Рік тому +123

    The back-and-forth editing on the 20 layers of mindgames for every decision is golden

  • @paulthep0teat
    @paulthep0teat Рік тому +119

    Legit I can't wait for future videos from this nuzlocke. Jan is a great adversary for this kind of challenge and Tanner makes some good plays on him he doesn't quite expect. I'll be excitedly looking forward to part two lol.

    • @atuzam
      @atuzam Рік тому +7

      I'm excited for more of this series, but then... Series II: Switch Places? Please? This chemistry is amaaazing. And both of these guys are even smarter than the ton of credit they rightfully get.

    • @ZacSquid
      @ZacSquid Рік тому +2

      @@atuzam couldn’t agree more. 2 big brains competing with the great chemistry back and forth within the battle is so fun to watch

  • @wukongisgod7001
    @wukongisgod7001 Рік тому +86

    I’ve never wanted a part 2 more

  • @Cracks094
    @Cracks094 11 місяців тому

    This is incredible. The editing, the tension and the strategizing from both of you. The last time i played pokemon was 2nd gen as a kid. I never had any intention to go back but all this strategy and depth made me reconsider playing Pokemon once again.

  • @pullsane
    @pullsane Рік тому +89

    Giving Onix the Quick Claw made me legit spit out my food laughing when I finaly realized what was going on 😂.

  • @Jacksynth
    @Jacksynth Рік тому +92

    I love the hard cuts where you guys read eachothers play. like "hes gunna __" immediately followed by "im gunna ___"

  • @b33thr33kay
    @b33thr33kay Рік тому +42

    27:25 "Interesting. I can do this all day."
    "I can't, I have pp issues!" 🤣

  • @Mason11987
    @Mason11987 Рік тому

    Absolutely fantastic editing here, makes for a great show, well done!
    Honestly this is probably the most well edited youtube video of any stripe I've ever seen. Just really great

  • @CodeRedDamax
    @CodeRedDamax Рік тому +148

    My favorite part about this collab is that you essentially have the people who want Smallant to win, and the people who want Jan to just crush Smallant. I personally can’t wait to see what mind games Jan tries to pull next :D

    • @vixencaw7551
      @vixencaw7551 Рік тому +7

      Can I be both at the same time? 😆

  • @aappaapp6627
    @aappaapp6627 Рік тому +50

    I love that this is basically "you may have outsmarted me, but I outsmarted your outsmarting!"

  • @cadecabler1307
    @cadecabler1307 Рік тому +19

    It so funny hearing the contradictions between the two in battle ant will be like there’s no way he attacks and pchallenge will say his only option is to attack

  • @DaveYognaut
    @DaveYognaut 2 місяці тому +3

    The fear at "why are we both saying yes" is real 44:53

  • @HarryPotter-uv8yp
    @HarryPotter-uv8yp Рік тому +673

    As the game progresses, Jan’s toolbox gets bigger and scarier. This was SUCH a cool match between the two of you.
    I can’t WAIT for more.

    • @SeanFerree
      @SeanFerree Рік тому +2

      Right on! Same!

    • @singularleaf3895
      @singularleaf3895 Рік тому +49

      The elite 4 are going to be so brutal... 5 fights straight against Jan with some of the best teams in Emerald.

    • @linko9720
      @linko9720 Рік тому +22

      tate & liza gonna be insane, a true test to double battle

  • @Cantrona
    @Cantrona Рік тому +287

    I don't even know who to root for in this one but I hope there's a part 2!! The elite 4 in this set up would be so big brained the world might explode

    • @MitchellD249
      @MitchellD249 Рік тому

      I'm just waiting for the Skill Swap Slaking double battle on Victory Road, that's gonna be lit.

  • @RagingCatfish
    @RagingCatfish 11 місяців тому +3

    27:27 “i can do this all day”
    “I cant I have PP issues”

  • @Drxxyt
    @Drxxyt Рік тому +265

    Pchal’s the type of guy to spend 20 minutes pondering on whether to click leer or tackle with an electrike vs a marshtomp

    • @galaxystudios370
      @galaxystudios370 Рік тому +23

      I hope he didn't actually spend 20 minutes...
      fr tho that Wattson fight was intense

    • @codias
      @codias Рік тому +12

      The goat Drxx fire fucking comment

  • @TheTrailBlazerr
    @TheTrailBlazerr Рік тому +664

    “But mostly reacts to them”
    Bro I’ve never seen one guy live so rent free in an entire community’s head. This guy gets under everyone’s skin & it’s hilarious

    • @Smallant
      @Smallant  Рік тому +537

      nah we all love him, just poking fun

    • @baumundallesandere
      @baumundallesandere Рік тому +32

      @@Smallant It was a great joke :)

    • @TheTrailBlazerr
      @TheTrailBlazerr Рік тому +47

      @@Smallant for sure, and i definitely don’t have the perspective that you do. just seems like his comments are taken a bit too seriously sometimes. big fan & am only halfway through this but love the content

    • @jasonandrews1770
      @jasonandrews1770 Рік тому +5

      Who are they talking about?

    • @NinjaPokeProductions
      @NinjaPokeProductions Рік тому +14

      @@jasonandrews1770 Ludwig

  • @Bidoofus
    @Bidoofus Рік тому +6

    it's so wholesome seeing their friendship grow over the course of the video

  • @MlMZY630
    @MlMZY630 Рік тому +7

    I'm seriously SO excited for more of this, it has me at the edge of my seat!

  • @TheDmviper
    @TheDmviper Рік тому +279

    Mikeremer did an AMAZING job editing this. The back and forth reactions and mind games made the tension so hype I cannot get enough

  • @nathanpaulyoung
    @nathanpaulyoung Рік тому +275

    Holy crap, I almost NEVER comment on youtube videos, but this one was amazing. The mind games, the editing was insane, and you and Jan are like the perfect match. I can't WAIT to see more of this series.

    • @justinmullins1112
      @justinmullins1112 Рік тому +14

      I love that there's actual tension the whole way through. Does the video end soon bc he actually wipes, or is this just part 1? So much fun waiting to find out.

    • @Christiangamer22
      @Christiangamer22 Рік тому

      Same

    • @solsystem1342
      @solsystem1342 Рік тому +2

      @@justinmullins1112 I think it's because like they said it had already been a 7 hr stream. That's a long time to be "on" in terms of strategic play and performing on stream.

  • @HappyGamerNick
    @HappyGamerNick Рік тому +40

    This was so freaking entertaining! Can’t wait to see part 2! 🙌🏻

  • @cako666
    @cako666 2 місяці тому +2

    I really enjoy when a content creator that doesn't curse leaves the other content creator curse words without censoring or editing it out, makes it feel very authentic

  • @techknight3753
    @techknight3753 Рік тому +155

    "Somebody controls the ai" is my favorite type of nuzlock. Always entertaining

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Рік тому

      Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness.
      *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.*
      As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
      Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Рік тому

      When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE!
      Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals!
      The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil.
      I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God!
      Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.

    • @Abrar_._
      @Abrar_._ Рік тому +5

      How do we play like that

    • @daniyaltariq7527
      @daniyaltariq7527 Рік тому

      @@Abrar_._ i also wanna know

    • @daniyaltariq7527
      @daniyaltariq7527 Рік тому

      @@Abrar_._ tell me if u find out

  • @DiscoZombie-lw5tj
    @DiscoZombie-lw5tj Рік тому +66

    Usually smant mind games everyone else, but this time Jan takes so long to move (and for that matter is really good at strategizing) that smant mind games himself

  • @catdoger2
    @catdoger2 Рік тому +9

    I really like this concept as a playstyle because it means that you can have fun with your friends while you play a challenge.

  • @MasonS39
    @MasonS39 Рік тому +9

    That first gym battle was 100% GG's there. You both did outstanding performances

  • @lrose5522
    @lrose5522 Рік тому +280

    I've never wanted a Nuzlocker to actually fail their nuzlocke so badly before. This was so exciting tho, I really hope you do continue this.

  • @spacejay89
    @spacejay89 Рік тому +77

    12:25 defines this entire video. The anticipation building up just for you guys to go ONE TURN, thinking of all the possibilities and option coverage to ensure the advantage, just for a miss! 😂😂

  • @Jacob-qr8pl
    @Jacob-qr8pl Рік тому

    The editing was outstanding! Seeing the process of both of them starting with an idea then both completely flipping is so satisfying.

  • @HouseBread
    @HouseBread Рік тому +4

    They have really great chemistry, would love more of this sort of content

  • @travisnakahira7320
    @travisnakahira7320 Рік тому +119

    I honestly love that Watson fight watching 2 people narrorate different sides of a battle is so extremely interesting

  • @youngrootv
    @youngrootv Рік тому +271

    Imagine if the Pokémon Company, being the most profitable media franchise in history, put the amount of effort and innovation into their games like some of these ROM hack makers do. Would be fun and a game changer to have some of these multiplayer mechanics in an actual game….

    • @Akwatypus
      @Akwatypus Рік тому +21

      To be faaair, Pokémon DOES have some of these multiplayer mechanics since PvP battles have always been a thing!!! hohoho-
      Lol jk I know you probably didn't mean it like that... Having multiplayer Gyms and maybe PvP stuff in main storylines kinda sounds spicy. But it also could be miserable (especially for starting players) if not handled carefully. Like how would you truly implement forced PvP in the main branch without hindering the player's progress if they keep losing? But somehow still making the PvP aspect matter? It's an interesting thought.

    • @ryanheywood3165
      @ryanheywood3165 Рік тому +1

      @@Akwatypus isnt that what theyre doing for sv? probably not pvp, but pve multiplayer

    • @Akwatypus
      @Akwatypus Рік тому

      @@ryanheywood3165 Yeah we shall see, these are exciting times.

    • @achraf6569
      @achraf6569 Рік тому +9

      Did u just say rom hack makers (which use regular pokemon games as base lines btw) put more effort and innovation in the games than the actual devs? 💀

    • @Thundah
      @Thundah Рік тому +3

      If people stopped buying the mediocrity, then gaming companies would have to up their game.
      I can't blame all these companies making millions / billions every year while putting less and less into their games because the majority of the player base are stupid and buy regardless.
      Keep consuming.

  • @redfalconfox
    @redfalconfox 4 місяці тому +3

    I respect the max rebels and rare candies. It doesn’t do any good to show wild battles, or grinding. It’s never a challenge in the nuzlock, the challenge comes from the trainers. Having to grind or fight wild Pokémon is a matter of wasting time.

  • @kujitolive106
    @kujitolive106 Рік тому +1

    The Watson fight was, by FAR, the most entertaining pokemon content I've seen in a WHILE. Good job, can't wait to see the rest really

  • @gbach919
    @gbach919 Рік тому +45

    I've always wished that you could verse like good AI in these games, but never imagined someone else taking over. That was so sick, please continue this series, was fun watching you both on this!

  • @Emily-su1te
    @Emily-su1te Рік тому +62

    this was so flipping cool to watch, seeing the cuts back and forth between two high level players discussing their plans and trying to work around each other is such a treat

  • @CursedCorvid.
    @CursedCorvid. Рік тому +1

    This shit is crazy, it's like 5 dimensional chess with a wacky as fuck RNG, HEAVY mind games because they're both so intelligent and Jan especially knows so much of the complex mechanics of all of the games because of all of the hours he's put into the games and Homebrew ROM hacks (like EK) but the human error, mixed with the mind games makes for SUCH an interesting and intense gym battles. This is genuinely entertaining and extremely good content! If it's ever in the cards again, I'd love to see more of this!!! 💯%!

  • @adarrm
    @adarrm Рік тому

    This is the most intense playthrough I've ever watched, MORE. Great job on the editing 👏👏👏

  • @drewrevolution433
    @drewrevolution433 Рік тому +41

    This whole nuzlocke was just
    "You thought you outsmarted me but I outsmarted your outsmarting".

    • @ohmeohmicah
      @ohmeohmicah Рік тому

      "You thought you outsmarted my outsmart of your outsmarting when you thought you outsmarted me but I outsmarted your outsmart of my outsmart of your outsmarting when you thought you outsmarted me"

    • @gore_lover
      @gore_lover Рік тому

      Ikr

  • @Flumong
    @Flumong Рік тому +51

    The editing on this was phenomenal. The quick switches between them strategizing really added to the intensity.

  • @eduhund21
    @eduhund21 8 місяців тому +3

    "We ShOuLd AbSoLuTeLy GeT bAcK tO tHaT" where is it?

  • @jonathanvandagriff7515
    @jonathanvandagriff7515 Рік тому

    This was one of those UA-cam videos that I would have gladly payed to watch.
    This was absolutely amazing. Can't wait for more!

  • @pebbellz
    @pebbellz Рік тому +19

    The absolute mental gymnastics needed when fighting an actual person vs an NPC is insane

  • @zyaicob
    @zyaicob Рік тому

    This is genuinely the most fun I've had watching a Pokemon challenge run in a long time. Thank you Atsign and Adrien

  • @acathosh
    @acathosh 10 місяців тому +1

    So well edited! I'd love to see more like this

  • @rosengre
    @rosengre Рік тому +50

    I love to imagine that at the start of every battle, Jan shoves the trainer aside and starts battling smant instead of the trainer 😂

  • @erutaron3527
    @erutaron3527 Рік тому +58

    The amount math and damage calculations they did is unreal. Would love to see this again! Or a map Randomizer vs Jan.

  • @BigGucciCholo
    @BigGucciCholo 10 місяців тому

    Okay this is freakin cool as hell, id love to see more of you two doing this stuff

  • @reapercarl5047
    @reapercarl5047 11 місяців тому +2

    Honestly pokemon challanges reinvented the nuzlock comunity by gettin every1 to rare candy, hes right it makes it so much more fun

  • @LagiacrusHunter
    @LagiacrusHunter Рік тому +37

    Okay but like this editing though? This was cut together amazingly well to show the mind games during the finale!

  • @Alphabet12345ful
    @Alphabet12345ful Рік тому +17

    This is like watching L and Light Yagami play Pokémon against each other

  • @killiango8185
    @killiango8185 Рік тому

    Hope that there will be more of these to come!
    Super entertaining to watch!

  • @berendmuller1794
    @berendmuller1794 3 місяці тому +3

    such a shame they didnt finish this afaik

  • @caseyleirer9677
    @caseyleirer9677 Рік тому +23

    This is such an incredible video. The juxtaposition between both of your strategies, overlayed on top of each other is great. Please do more of these.

  • @saigesmart4167
    @saigesmart4167 Рік тому +18

    The back and forth of this is amazing, honestly the best collab I've *ever* seen

  • @tuecerprime
    @tuecerprime Рік тому

    The back and forth discussion of what you're doing is by far the best part of this video, and I love it.

  • @sethstorm
    @sethstorm Рік тому +5

    I really want a part 2, this was SUPER entertaining.

  • @UltraDumbass1782
    @UltraDumbass1782 Рік тому +158

    I haven’t seen this video yet, but I think it’ll be interesting because the other guy could easily focus on different strategies. Either going full in and trying to beat him completely or actually just trying to get rid of certain Pokemon. This is such an interesting idea for a challenge.

    • @micahbarrus8406
      @micahbarrus8406 Рік тому +29

      Jan knows full well how painful a snowball can be. If he identifies a necessary Pokemon, he'll go after that so that smant struggles later.

    • @m4rcyonstation93
      @m4rcyonstation93 Рік тому +13

      @Wyvern what

    • @RabblesTheBinx
      @RabblesTheBinx Рік тому +9

      ​@@m4rcyonstation93 they're pissy because OP called Jan "the other guy".

  • @nickybecnel5047
    @nickybecnel5047 Рік тому +30

    This is so awesome! Never have I ever thought somebody would be able to coordinate their schedule with Jan. You guys are so dope for this!

  • @TheOfficalAndI
    @TheOfficalAndI Рік тому

    I haven't had this much fun watching pokemon stuff in a long time.
    Would be awesome to see this continuing!

  • @darknexxenby
    @darknexxenby Рік тому +25

    that watson fight was like the pokemon equivalent of anime battles that go on for entire seasons, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time

  • @call-me-smittle
    @call-me-smittle Рік тому +48

    This was such a great collab, i had no idea who to root for as well

    • @taakotuesday
      @taakotuesday Рік тому +4

      rooting for Jan to kill something to keep things interesting, but then once Tanner's at the E4 we root for him to be able to win