Dratini Only - Pokemon Yellow

Rules:
1. Only my starter in battle
2. No items in battle, except held items
3. No glitches, exploits, save states, or RNG manipulation
4. No evasion moves before level 100*
Rule details:
-- *In gen1, evasion boosting is allowed if the Pokemon does it through means other than learning the move by level up or TM. For example, using Mimic or Mirror Move to boost evasion is allowed. (This exception is to keep ranking consistent with my legacy videos.)
-- I am allowed to manipulate my starter
-- I play the game at 4x game speed
-- For fair comparisons all my Pokemon have perfect (or near perfect) DVs / IVs
-- I am allowed to catch HM users - I can use all field moves
-- All in-battle glitches are allowed in generation 1
-- In generation 1, I'm allowed to skip Marowak with the Poke Doll
-- Surge's trash-can-puzzle is automatically solved
-- The bike is allowed in gen1, banned in gen2, and allowed for bypassing terrain in gen3
-- Saving between league members is allowed
-- If the solo Pokemon faints and I choose to blackout it counts towards my reset counter
-- I can pause the game and timer to take breaks
-- The footage is sped up / slowed down to match the pace of my narration
-- The ability Pickup can only be used if the starter has it
Patreon: / scottsthoughts
CZcams memberships:
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Twitter: / psychicflying
Twitch: / scottsthoughtspokemon
Illustrations by / sarinavail
Thumbnail art by / brianlsart
STAB: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
DVs / IVs: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Damage Calculations: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Gen1 Stat Calculator: pycosites.com/pkmn/stat_gen1.php
Gen2 Stat Calculator: pycosites.com/pkmn/stat_gen2.php
Gen1 Crit Rates: www.smogon.com/rb/articles/cr...
Learnsets: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Base Stats: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...)

[@marlysalt]

I love the Dratini in that thumbnail, so cute

[@grundgutigertv6170]

Finally, Scott has become the Wrapping Lad. The Wrapping Lass will be so happy ❤️

[@TB64967]

Shout-out to Scott and his whole production team these videos are top knock and a perfect 50 min break from life. Thanks Scott and team!!

[@BAIGAMING]

11:44

[@archieblue2801]

I actually really like that you include random trainers it adds more personality to the videos. First play throughs are more fun & exploring while secound+ are more business & optimising both entertaining.

[@win1lose10]

Nothing better than starting off a day with a Scott's Thoughts vid

[@WeimarK1986]

I really like how Scott took his time explaining the level threshold for damage calculation … but got a critical hit anyway.

[@thandraug3288]

So, when this is over, would you say "That's a wrap" or does that reopen too many wounds?

[@chicken_person]

Nice flashing lights "waring" before the Champion battle :)

[@Petroschek1]

We all appreciate the length of your vids. Keep ‘em long!

[@lucksoon88]

The "nice" Flash next to your hp bar had me going back watching it at slower speed to determine what it was. It made me laugh! Nice!

[@stephenramsey1249]

I think giving trainers some more attention detail helps the game be more interesting.

[@americanmann123]

These are literally the highlight of my week. Thanks for putting all the hard work into these man!!

[@sjoerdglaser2794]

Wow jessie and James were a wall! That's why I love these videos. Every pokemon has something weird and unique to it

[@HolyPineCone]

I like that your videos are around an hour. I often fall asleep to them after night shifts. And the next day I can watch the same video again because I slept through most of it 😆 you are a good story teller and the nerd nostalgia gen 1 brings is perfect after a stressful night at the hospital laboratory.

[@stephencarmody5375]

I enjoy when you talk about specific trainers like the Wrapping Lass, Self-Destructing Hiker etc. Adds some personality to it all.

[@zenitfan4life]

Only Wrap for Brock will be brutal, at least there's Leer to lower defense and stall Bide. Nice thunderwave for Misty. Once you get Body Slam, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt etc should be a sweep. Shame that it gets Dragon Rage so late that it's useless by then, would have been nice for early game.

[@Byers2476.]

The highlight of the week. It's always a great time watching your videos!

[@NioNerd]

I look forward to your videos every week, Scott. Keep it up!

[@ryanlane680]

I’m so like influenced by your metrics that when I saw the Brock split I thought that’s pretty good right as you said it lmao great work as always