Oh agreed, Umbreon is great in his own right. I don't think he's particularly useful in most Nuzlockes, but the lower power of Johto does make him a lot stronger by comparison.
The original tier list from Imported Cheese is for casual playthroughs. Since it's easy to outspeed everything and one shot with a strong stab, he doesn't value defensive pokémon at all. They all end up in the trash tier. Pokémon is just not hard enough that strategy matters in any way, setting up and stalling is just a waste of time But in Nuzlocke, I think they are a bit more valuable. You can't spam the A button until you win like in a casual playthrough. Sometimes it's worth it to spend a few turns to set up with a defensive mon, like we saw
imported cheese's lists aren't a tier list for how well a pokemon performs in the game in general. It's for how fast you can realistically get through the game with it and maybe one other team member. It heavily favors fast sweepers while bulky support pokemon are toward the bottom (ie umbreon). So not a good gauge for this kind of challenge
Actually think that makes it perfect for this kind of challenge. Different kinds of tier lists lead to different choices, which is exactly the idea behind it in the first place. Though I'll admit, I did exclude some of the heavier-handed choices in the tier (Skarmory/Gligar, Teddiursa/Donphan, etc).
Umbreon and Shuckle being F tier is hilarious with how often FlygonHG uses them. They aren't flashy, but bulky mons with status are amazing when the goal is don't die.
ChaoticMeatball w Kadabra🤜🤛 KeeperPlays w Umbreon *How To Successfully Fail on Identifying F Tier Pokémon* If you're planning to do more F Tier Runs, Try using Pokémon that have 400 & Lower BST & that are NU & Lower on Smogon next time. . . -_-
@@Teaandephemery BST is definitely something I've considered, and will be using in an upcoming video. But I do really like the idea of just expanding the tiers as well. That's a great idea.
Everyone has their own takes on how good or bad certain pokemon are. Referencing different people's lists for what they consider worst always leads to interesting choices!
@@keeperplaysTrue, I don’t really like Imported Cheese’s takes since he heavily downplays status moves and defensive pokemon. But he’s still a really funny guy.
weezing and umbreon absolutely did not deserve to survive these stipulations, i feel like a lot of people super discredit defensive pokemon both weezing and umbreon are bulky as hell and have useful immunities, theyre excellent for stalling for time, applying chip to set up a kill, pivoting, you name it thats a natural consequence of only having one runner's opinion to go off of, though, i suppose
Unknown deserved better. Hidden power ancient power wish and psychic would be a good move set for it and fit in lore But it got erased so that's a dream
Most of these mons are legitimately in my top favorite tier. Especially Corsola, Dunsparce and the Arbok, Weezing, Parasect, Jumpluff, Ledian and Magcargo lines. Oh and Shuckle of course, who doesn’t love Shuckle?
My secret hope is for a Mega Shuckle one day. I know he'll never evolve because Eviolite is a thing, but a Mega would be so cool. Because like, who is gonna waste their Mega slot on a Shuckle (other than me)?
@@keeperplays man Mega Shuckle would be awesome, but you’re right, especially with Eviolite existing. My favorite mega was Audino, so I would totally use Mega Shuckle. I’m still hoping for Mega Diggersby myself, although I know it’s more than likely not happening. I love that weird arm-eared rabbit
I LOVE Mega Audino. So underrated. Mega Diggersby would be cool, but I can also see him getting the regional variant + evo treatment that Zigzagoon got. Drillersby anyone?
Don't be sorry! This is actually the reason why for the Elite 4 I change the layout to just the team. For most of the rest of the video, I find its a bit irrelevant as the team changes a lot between fights, and I cover them in pretty rapid-fire fashion. I started with a team layout in my White 2 video, but changed to the current layout because it was much easier for ease of editing.
Sorry but how is umbreon f tier? It can’t do much damage but it’s bulk and support set are insane Fun video, just sticking up for what is also my favorite eeveelution
Umbreon may be a decent choice in some of Smogon's Singles formats, but in an in-game playthrough, its bad because in-game playthroughs heavily favor monsters who win in as few turns as possible. If you can reliably KO enemy monsters in 1 or 2 turns, they get far fewer chances to cheese you with crits and moves like Double Team, Mud Slap, Sand Attack, Supersonic or powder moves. This is also why speedrunners always favor offensive powerhouses.
@@hambughrr8186 In nuzlockes defensive and support Pokemon are the same or even better than in singles unlike in normal playthroughs so that statement is completly made from a non Nuzlocker perspective
Sorry but if you're looking at someone elses tier list of bad Pokémon and it has Umbreon and Freaking Skarmory and say, "Yeah, makes sense in this F Tier Challenge!" Then clearly you dont understand balance and not wasting 25 more minutes watching this video. . . 🤦♂️🤦🤦♂️🤦
Buddy it's my own challenge with my own rules and if I decide a list is fun then I'm gonna use it. If you think the challenge should be done differently, you are free to play it yourself. (Also, I didn't use Skarmory, which you would know if you watched the video first instead of deciding to look like a jackass on the internet - but we all make choices in life.) Appreciate the comment for the algorithm though!
Why do u pronounce everything so WEIRD!? Is it just a clever gimmick to get people (like me) to comment and drive engagement or do you really just occasionally forget how to read?? Lmao!
just subbed. love your content- it’s been appearing in my feed lately and finally realized i wasn’t subscribed!!
Thank you so much!
Weezing and Umbreon surviving the cut is insane. Great video as always!
I can’t believe umbreon is F-tier. It’s great bulk and support movepool makes it great , it’s just not the most powerful attacker
you want to end battles quickly so you don't get crit and die i guess??? idk
@@Acr0Games yeah makes sense , it’s better in games with a Toxic Tm available, but it’s my go to Eeveelution in any nuzlocke
Oh agreed, Umbreon is great in his own right. I don't think he's particularly useful in most Nuzlockes, but the lower power of Johto does make him a lot stronger by comparison.
The original tier list from Imported Cheese is for casual playthroughs. Since it's easy to outspeed everything and one shot with a strong stab, he doesn't value defensive pokémon at all. They all end up in the trash tier. Pokémon is just not hard enough that strategy matters in any way, setting up and stalling is just a waste of time
But in Nuzlocke, I think they are a bit more valuable. You can't spam the A button until you win like in a casual playthrough. Sometimes it's worth it to spend a few turns to set up with a defensive mon, like we saw
If you see a mouse on the screen during the first half of the video, no you don't.
Y-you right. I don’t want no trouble! 😮😬🙌🏳️
I saw nothing
do you have a business email?
nevermind.. email sent 🤘
@@MENTOSDUDE77 Any inquiries feel free to send to keeperplaysmail@gmail.com!
Post game is necessary - a HG/SS run isn't complete until you beat the main game, Kanto, the Elite 4 rematches, and then Red
imported cheese's lists aren't a tier list for how well a pokemon performs in the game in general. It's for how fast you can realistically get through the game with it and maybe one other team member. It heavily favors fast sweepers while bulky support pokemon are toward the bottom (ie umbreon). So not a good gauge for this kind of challenge
Actually think that makes it perfect for this kind of challenge. Different kinds of tier lists lead to different choices, which is exactly the idea behind it in the first place. Though I'll admit, I did exclude some of the heavier-handed choices in the tier (Skarmory/Gligar, Teddiursa/Donphan, etc).
Seeing the underpowered pokemon get some shine is always cool
Umbreon and Shuckle being F tier is hilarious with how often FlygonHG uses them. They aren't flashy, but bulky mons with status are amazing when the goal is don't die.
You should play Yellow Legacy F-Tier only
"Can I Beat YELLOW LEGACY Using Only the WORST Pokemon?" comin' at ya this summer
Bro. Puce the MVP. No more context or justification needed. Just a fact. We stan Puce. 😎
ChaoticMeatball w Kadabra🤜🤛 KeeperPlays w Umbreon
*How To Successfully Fail on Identifying F Tier Pokémon*
If you're planning to do more F Tier Runs, Try using Pokémon that have 400 & Lower BST & that are NU & Lower on Smogon next time. . . -_-
Actually this video has taught me that I should sneak more good Pokemon into these runs just for engagement farming hehe.
Would love to see a rom hack or two. Renegade Platinum, Ancestral X, Inclement Emerald. The 'Challenging but not Murderous' school of hacks.
Would probably need to change the exact way I'm doing this challenge, but definitely open to considering them!
@@keeperplays C-tier and below would be great, or below 450BST.
@@Teaandephemery BST is definitely something I've considered, and will be using in an upcoming video. But I do really like the idea of just expanding the tiers as well. That's a great idea.
I tried Renegade Platinum
It rails you with full teams of six as soon as the first Gym.
You should definitely do the second half
Awesome vid as usual, seeing my boy Natu is always a bless, definitely do the Kanto part as well!
Xatu might just get his chance in Kanto!
How is umbreon the worst ? 7:15.
Everyone has their own takes on how good or bad certain pokemon are. Referencing different people's lists for what they consider worst always leads to interesting choices!
@@keeperplaysTrue, I don’t really like Imported Cheese’s takes since he heavily downplays status moves and defensive pokemon. But he’s still a really funny guy.
Yeah i think pelliper is a trash drizzle mon and everyone else thinks he great so i can see it
love this series its really entertaining
And I love this comment!
weezing and umbreon absolutely did not deserve to survive these stipulations, i feel like a lot of people super discredit defensive pokemon
both weezing and umbreon are bulky as hell and have useful immunities, theyre excellent for stalling for time, applying chip to set up a kill, pivoting, you name it
thats a natural consequence of only having one runner's opinion to go off of, though, i suppose
Ayyyy I love some underrated Pokémon. One of my all time faves is Ariados/Spinarak, so it’s too bad this wasn’t Heart Gold 🙃
I love Ariados too! I had just used one in Ultra Moon which is part of why I chose SS over HG actually haha.
I'll be waiting for the Kanto part! Great video
Boy were back!
Been excited for this one!
The Ledyba has such a cute nickname !
Actually it’s pronounced Koh - Kli - Koh
Not that it really matters but here you go :)
UA-cam pronunciations have failed me once again.
You've put half of my team in the miniature of the video
It's a shame how many favorites end up at the bottom - but that just makes them all the more fun to use!
Unknown deserved better. Hidden power ancient power wish and psychic would be a good move set for it and fit in lore
But it got erased so that's a dream
Most of these mons are legitimately in my top favorite tier. Especially Corsola, Dunsparce and the Arbok, Weezing, Parasect, Jumpluff, Ledian and Magcargo lines. Oh and Shuckle of course, who doesn’t love Shuckle?
My secret hope is for a Mega Shuckle one day. I know he'll never evolve because Eviolite is a thing, but a Mega would be so cool. Because like, who is gonna waste their Mega slot on a Shuckle (other than me)?
@@keeperplays man Mega Shuckle would be awesome, but you’re right, especially with Eviolite existing. My favorite mega was Audino, so I would totally use Mega Shuckle. I’m still hoping for Mega Diggersby myself, although I know it’s more than likely not happening. I love that weird arm-eared rabbit
I LOVE Mega Audino. So underrated. Mega Diggersby would be cool, but I can also see him getting the regional variant + evo treatment that Zigzagoon got. Drillersby anyone?
@@keeperplays oooh I like that idea more than a mega. I love the idea of a variant Diggersby as long as the evo is as cool as Obstagoon
.....what is the naming theme I can't tell if it's colors or useless herbs
Now that you mention it, a lot can be both haha. "Obscure Colors" was the theme!
Don't be sorry! This is actually the reason why for the Elite 4 I change the layout to just the team. For most of the rest of the video, I find its a bit irrelevant as the team changes a lot between fights, and I cover them in pretty rapid-fire fashion. I started with a team layout in my White 2 video, but changed to the current layout because it was much easier for ease of editing.
His list is based on beating the game fast
*Mr. Incredible voice* "A tier list is a tier list!"
Love this series! ❤
Dunsparce does not belong in f tier bro I used one for ultra moon the whole game and it whooped major ass I took it all the way to the pokemon league
Dunsparce is the GOAT.
Sorry but how is umbreon f tier? It can’t do much damage but it’s bulk and support set are insane
Fun video, just sticking up for what is also my favorite eeveelution
I feel ya, he's my favorite too!
Please finish the Kanto part!
¿Why a relatively good Tank like Umbreom was in Low tier?
Umbreon may be a decent choice in some of Smogon's Singles formats, but in an in-game playthrough, its bad because in-game playthroughs heavily favor monsters who win in as few turns as possible. If you can reliably KO enemy monsters in 1 or 2 turns, they get far fewer chances to cheese you with crits and moves like Double Team, Mud Slap, Sand Attack, Supersonic or powder moves. This is also why speedrunners always favor offensive powerhouses.
@@hambughrr8186 In nuzlockes defensive and support Pokemon are the same or even better than in singles unlike in normal playthroughs so that statement is completly made from a non Nuzlocker perspective
Sorry but if you're looking at someone elses tier list of bad Pokémon and it has Umbreon and Freaking Skarmory and say, "Yeah, makes sense in this F Tier Challenge!" Then clearly you dont understand balance and not wasting 25 more minutes watching this video. . . 🤦♂️🤦🤦♂️🤦
Buddy it's my own challenge with my own rules and if I decide a list is fun then I'm gonna use it. If you think the challenge should be done differently, you are free to play it yourself. (Also, I didn't use Skarmory, which you would know if you watched the video first instead of deciding to look like a jackass on the internet - but we all make choices in life.)
Appreciate the comment for the algorithm though!
2nd part pls
Love how annoyed almost everyone is in these comments over a subjective tier list, lol. It’s gonna be alright y’all, enjoy the video
The correct mentality to have!
The way you butchered ecruteak city's name😭😭😭
Deserved.
Why do u pronounce everything so WEIRD!? Is it just a clever gimmick to get people (like me) to comment and drive engagement or do you really just occasionally forget how to read?? Lmao!
Great video otherwise!
First