I like both Arcanines but I like the Hisuian form more because it combines two cool types and makes the fire/rock typing finally have an actually useful pokemon Getting to freely nuke things with recoilless Flare Blitz and Head Smash is fun and it gets other awesome sounding high powered moves like Outrage, Psychic Fangs, Iron Head, Extreme Speed, and Close Combat It also gets sneaky pebbles. Also, another reason I like the line is because my dog (very) vaguely resembles a Growlithe.
Substitute + Leftovers + Dig probably would have made Blaine way easier. Having the extra turns of recovery would have allowed less overall HP loss from Substitute.
This is a really fun idea for a series. If there’s still time you could add a fun wrinkle where the rival uses a cat pokemon (where possible, not sure how far you can emulate). You could make the rivals’ starters all cat pokemon. Meowth, Espeon (I guess), Skitty, Glameow, Purrloin, Espurr, Litten, Indedee (or Galarian Meowth) and Sprigatito Gen 7 and 9 would be simple at least since you can make them pick a cat without altering the game at all. Respect for giving the rival Squirtle here to continue the type disadvantage rather than giving yourself an easier time by having him pick Bulbasaur
This was a fun video! I wasn’t expecting Growlithe to do as well as he did, but he held his own & proved his good boy status very well! Although, as someone with little to no experience with solo runs, I do have a question. Why didn’t you just… evolve Growlithe into an Arcanine with a fire stone? It probably would’ve made a good number of battles easier thanks to the increased stats. Plus, at the end of the day, he’s still the same good boy, just bigger, and no good boy stays a puppy forever. Some would even argue that Arcanine is such a good boy he’s a legendary boy!
I must say, this was a really well put-together video, and such excellent use of strategy. Very thought provoking and I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for making this. And what a good dog.
Hi! Im a big fan! I love pokemon and your videos are like multi-hundred-thousand subs quality, so surprised you only have 24k! You deserve more :) my favourite good boy is mabostiff :>
As a big fan of all the dog Pokémon I’m looking forward to seeing how this series plays out my favourite dog Pokémon are Growlithe, Houndour, Electrike, Riolu and Rockruff
Reminds me of my first ever nuzlocke. I wanted to make it as hard as possible so I did a solo run with a Sandshrew in Pokemon Blue with the unbalanced menance that is Gen 1. Using a randomizer to turn the Charmander starter into a Sandshrew so the rival would get Squirtle. Then I went through the whole game with just Sandshrew, not even letting it evolve. I had to use items to heal stall a few times or I definitely would have lost, but I won without losing. Fun times.
In your fight with Lorelei you could make a minor improvement. In matchups where flamethrower doesnt two shot, but flame thrower fire blast does, use flamethrower first in case you get crit or burn so you don't have to risk a miss
I feel like Zacian is objectively gonna be the top dog
idk... I think Yamper has a _really good_ chance of dethroning Zacian
Gamefreak really said let’s make the perfect sweeper!
@@shepskydadzamazenta: allow me to introduce myself
@@Oscar92839*cries in gen 8 no body press*
"Hey, you cant catch other pokemon on a solo run!" *Sees pictures of dog.* "Oh okay nevermind."
Losing bite really caught me in the feels
…I’m still not ready to talk about it
I like both Arcanines but I like the Hisuian form more because it combines two cool types and makes the fire/rock typing finally have an actually useful pokemon
Getting to freely nuke things with recoilless Flare Blitz and Head Smash is fun
and it gets other awesome sounding high powered moves like Outrage, Psychic Fangs, Iron Head, Extreme Speed, and Close Combat
It also gets sneaky pebbles.
Also, another reason I like the line is because my dog (very) vaguely resembles a Growlithe.
Substitute + Leftovers + Dig probably would have made Blaine way easier. Having the extra turns of recovery would have allowed less overall HP loss from Substitute.
Even without Leftovers, Dig was for sure the best move. Although in Ben 3 it’s a sad base 60 power :/ Also, fantastic pfp
Which rival is going to be named "Mailman"? Silver?
*takes notes*
Mailman sounds like the nickname for one of the Hoenn kids, for some reason.
As a dog lover, this new series is an absolute W
This is going to be the best series as an owner of 4 huskies this holds a special bit of my interest
0:15 wait wheres charmander
In a genwunners basement as a charizard being forced to be a new form 😂😂
I thought the rival was going to be “the pound” or “dog catcher” 😂. This has me interested. Subbed!
Im starting to think that you really like dogs
Just a theory though
Just kidding, nice video. I’m looking forward for more videos of this kind
This is a really fun idea for a series.
If there’s still time you could add a fun wrinkle where the rival uses a cat pokemon (where possible, not sure how far you can emulate).
You could make the rivals’ starters all cat pokemon. Meowth, Espeon (I guess), Skitty, Glameow, Purrloin, Espurr, Litten, Indedee (or Galarian Meowth) and Sprigatito
Gen 7 and 9 would be simple at least since you can make them pick a cat without altering the game at all.
Respect for giving the rival Squirtle here to continue the type disadvantage rather than giving yourself an easier time by having him pick Bulbasaur
rest in peace bite, may you have a heaven full of chew toys o7
This was a fun video! I wasn’t expecting Growlithe to do as well as he did, but he held his own & proved his good boy status very well!
Although, as someone with little to no experience with solo runs, I do have a question. Why didn’t you just… evolve Growlithe into an Arcanine with a fire stone? It probably would’ve made a good number of battles easier thanks to the increased stats. Plus, at the end of the day, he’s still the same good boy, just bigger, and no good boy stays a puppy forever. Some would even argue that Arcanine is such a good boy he’s a legendary boy!
Not seeing Hondour or Houndoom on the list of dog examples... Upsets me more than I would like to admit.
I REALLY like this idea! I can’t wait to watch future runs :D
I must say, this was a really well put-together video, and such excellent use of strategy. Very thought provoking and I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for making this. And what a good dog.
Growlithe in thumbnail, video liked
Hi! Im a big fan! I love pokemon and your videos are like multi-hundred-thousand subs quality, so surprised you only have 24k! You deserve more :) my favourite good boy is mabostiff :>
Thank you so much! And great pick in a good boy 🥰
As a big fan of all the dog Pokémon I’m looking forward to seeing how this series plays out my favourite dog Pokémon are Growlithe, Houndour, Electrike, Riolu and Rockruff
Reminds me of my first ever nuzlocke. I wanted to make it as hard as possible so I did a solo run with a Sandshrew in Pokemon Blue with the unbalanced menance that is Gen 1. Using a randomizer to turn the Charmander starter into a Sandshrew so the rival would get Squirtle. Then I went through the whole game with just Sandshrew, not even letting it evolve. I had to use items to heal stall a few times or I definitely would have lost, but I won without losing. Fun times.
I wonder what type you think your Husky is.
Dark/Ice with the ability Fluffy
@@shepskydada single ember will end up making it need a trip to the Pokemon center
@@Bruce_P-Z never said he would be a _good_ Pokémon…
In your fight with Lorelei you could make a minor improvement. In matchups where flamethrower doesnt two shot, but flame thrower fire blast does, use flamethrower first in case you get crit or burn so you don't have to risk a miss
Dog Pokémon are the absolute best. Such good bois.
Its out!!! GO SHEPSKYDAD
Growlithe is my favorite Pokemon
Am I going to survive to see yamper?
The question is whether Yamper can survive _anything_
@@shepskydad yamper is a good Boi and if he's LVL 100 he'll automatically survive something 😂
JRose gag at the beginning killed me
Gotta respect the GOAT
Can't wait for when he sweeps the game with a Lycanroc
That Rattata pronunciation 😭
RIP Bite.
As a Pup I approve of this 😍
Why the fiddle were my eyes watering during the bite farewell?
because there were tears in my eyes while editing it :( RIP Bite
Dog sweep 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 cats BTFO
Yooooo!
Wait, smearglw is a dog? I thought it was a goat
When you get to Rockruff or garvared could you name them momo please? My dog died last month
Made a note :)
@@shepskydad thank you ( =
hey friend, the back tooth of your dog avatar is not colored in. If you didnt know, I wanted to alert you to it
I appreciate it! It started as a mistake, and now I'm keeping it lol
FURFROU IS TOP DOG
X/Y will be fun 🤘
Cat series after this?
Can’t wait to use Raikou in Gold!