Solo Lapras Challenge - What Level Can Lapras Beat Pokemon Yellow At?
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2021
- Lapras is an incredible Pokemon. In Generation 1 it has a diverse movepool and great stats. I expect this "challenge" to be fairly easy and part way through I decided to try to beat the game at a low level.
Thanks for making me aware of some errors in the video. I'm going to step up my script review and research process so that I minimize these errors in the future!
1. Overlay has an error. It says Special Defense 95. This is the combined generation one Special stat. Lapras has 95 base Special in generation one.
2. Bubblebeam or Body Slam vs Raichu. Wasn't aware electric doesn't resist water, thanks for the feedback. If we examine the numbers I still think I made a sensible choice. Bubblebeam gets STAB: 65 x 1.5 = 97.5 power, Body Slam doesn't: 85 power. Raichu has 55 base Defense and 90 base Special in generation one so I figured the 12.5 power advantage that Bubblebeam would be negated by Raichu's stat distribution. Body Slam has the additional chance to paralyze.
3. Ice Beam or Bubblebeam vs Giovanni's Rock/Ground Pokemon in the first fight against him. I was completely wrong here. Bubblebeam is the correct choice 65 x 4 x 1.5 = 390 (Ice Beam: 90 x 2 x 1.5 = 270).
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**walks up to microphone**
**taps head of microphone**
**clears throat**
"Sand Attac-tics."
**walks away**
"Please keep insulting me, attention is attention"
I didn't come here to get attacked.
I did.
"I am so sorry"
Don't lie to us, you're not.
Canadian. Had to say sorry even if I didn't mean it.
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Oh well, can't fault you for genetic predisposition
Going to drop a couple corrections here which you incredible people have brought to my attention. However, continue to comment about how I was wrong in the video, algorithm blah blah blah.
1. Overlay has an error. It says Special Defense 95. This is the combined generation one Special stat. Lapras has 95 base Special in generation one.
2. Bubblebeam or Body Slam vs Raichu. Wasn't aware electric doesn't resist water, thanks for the feedback. If we examine the numbers I still think I made a sensible choice. Bubblebeam gets STAB: 65 x 1.5 = 97.5 power, Body Slam doesn't: 85 power. Raichu has 55 base Defense and 90 base Special in generation one so I figured the 12.5 power advantage that Bubblebeam would be negated by Raichu's stat distribution. Body Slam has the additional chance to paralyze.
3. Ice Beam or Bubblebeam vs Giovanni's Rock/Ground Pokemon in the first fight against him. I was completely wrong here. Bubblebeam is the correct choice 65 x 4 x 1.5 = 390 (Ice Beam: 90 x 2 x 1.5 = 270).
Thanks for all the comments and the support on Patreon. I'm humbled. See you all next week with Dunsparce!
I'd also like to bring up body slam vs Ice Beam on Sabrina's Alakazam.
With neutral stats, Body Slam is better, but once it receives an X-Defend or applied Reflect, Ice beam should do more. Adjusting the calculator for a 135 base special defense Alakazam (the gen 1 calculator doesn't work because it just assumes max level and EVs on everything while the gen 3 one allows for changing base stats):
Lvl 42 0 SpA Lapras Ice Beam vs. Lvl 50 0 HP / 0 SpD Alakazam: 23-28 (17.6 - 21.5%)
Lvl 42 0 Atk Lapras Body Slam vs. Lvl 50 0 HP / 0 Def Alakazam: 33-39 (25.3 - 30%)
Lvl 42 0 Atk Lapras Body Slam vs. +1 Lvl 50 0 HP / 0 Def Alakazam: 22-26 (16.9 - 20%)
Lvl 42 0 Atk Lapras Body Slam vs. Lvl 50 0 HP / 0 Def Alakazam through Reflect: 17-20 (13 - 15.3%)
Lvl 42 0 Atk Lapras Body Slam vs. +1 Lvl 50 0 HP / 0 Def Alakazam through Reflect: 11-14 (8.4 - 10.7%)
At the X-Defend alone stage, it's close enough that you might conceivably prefer the more consistent 30% paralysis chance to the rarer but more potent 10% freeze chance, but when reflect is up, switching to ice beam seems like it could be an optimisation.
Dunsparce is the correct choice for any run. Headbutt + Glare/Body Slam will beat most things, Dig will handle the rest.
You saved me the trouble of pointing these corrections out myself, but I'll still mention as much anyway to help appease the almighty algorithm.
You're like a hybrid of Jrose and MDB; this is a compliment
you sound like adult Tina from bob’s burgers. Keep up the good work! 😂
Oof this is too accurate 🤣
This is definitely a hidden gem of a channel.
Maybe you could do a gen 3 Zangoose vs Seviper Pokemon challenge race
That's a good idea!
Maybe A Solrock Vs Lunatone Race?
Love this idea.
@@olgadavid9386 oh gawd. Here I was wondering which mon would struggle with tate and Liza more (seviper vs zangoose) but a half mirror match seems awful
i second this idea
Good thing it's mothers day. Lapras is about to make this game her child.
Dome fossil ftw. Kabutops was my favorite gen 1 mon.
Lapras beats children confirmed
*Professor pops out mewtwo*
Prof: "Ah yes, these are pokemon"
Me: well then.
For the Record, Dome is the superior fossil, shun the helix believers, another nice video Scott! Thank you
Shun the Dome believers and False Prophet. Praise Lord Helix and Bird Jesus
Typing/stats in gen 1 actually make Omastar better tho :c which is sad Kabutops looks so much cooler lol.
Praise lord helix
"Girlfriend reference: check."
What a dweeb ugh I love it 💛💛
I always thought Ice resisted grass till you mentioned that Lapras was weak to grass... you learn something new every day
Also an Omanite/Omastar vs Kabuto/Kabutops run would be so cool to see
lol nope, although I think Ice should defo resist Grass. With Grass already being the most resisted type in the game though, they probably didn't want to cripple it any more than they already did. Ice is in serious need of some resistances man, its pretty dumb that Ice only resists itself, and nothing else.
Ice is one of those types that they seemed to just add for balance and it makes no sense, like steel.
Ice only resists Ice and that sucks so bad lol
Scott already did the fossil run
@@That_Epseon99 yeah, about 2 months after my initial comment 😅😅😅
0:15 "Don't throw the game, throw Pokéballs instead"
Petition for Scott to give his rival Cyndaquil in all future gen 2 runs just so we can see him suffer with smokescreen
Oh no. Please no.
New plan, Omanyte vs Kabuto speed run
That should be interesting. They
should plow through the game but I could see Erika, grass trainers and Lorelie being tough.
Glad I am finally fully caught up on all of your challenges. Keep it up man I really like how each challenge is a slight improvement over the last with the quality and commentary
Working really hard to make them better!
New sub! Really loving this Lapras run! Thanks dude! Love hearing about the good old days... many good middle school memories with these games 🎮
This videos feel like an old friend chatting about childhood memories at the bus stop
Very cozy, love your work
Pokémon Yellow was my first Pokémon game ever. It is nice to see someone running this game, instead of just Red or Blue (so thank you for that)! I also cannot thank you enough for getting me through long days of work. I recently went back to finish college after a long hiatus and your videos have helped me get through those long days of sitting at a computer and working! Thanks for the content man and can't wait to see what comes next!
Scott's Thoughts over here handing out good takes like "game design", "thinking", and "personality" 👀
Another great episode! I've always loved Lapras :)
Fantastic run well done 👍 you have became one of my favorites CZcamsrs Keep it up
Idea:carvanah and sharpedo Vs crawphish and crawduant Pokémon emerald
* Carnvanha * Corphish * crawdaunt
Premieres in 24 hours?
Challenge accepted
I love how the champion still kicking ass till the very end and yet have to finish the game with luck. Nice video ❤️
Great video! I wasn't expecting Ninetails to give you such a hard time in the champion fight.
Scott I've watched all your videos many times but I throughly enjoy your style and personality. Never change man. Algorithm boosted.
Thanks Toxic Brood!
One trick that I just learned so that you avoid wasting time at the trashcans: after you find the first one, save and then go for the one you think is the second one. If it isn't, restart and try with another. It really helped me save time on this part of the game.
at 6:40 u can see it says to not use save strats for yellow version?
I totally agree with your stance on modern poke games. I love how they look and they're fun but I never went anywhere in moon because their was just so many cutscenes. I care about plot and flavor but not if they actively get in the way of the games pacing!
Easily one of my favorite Pokémon challenge channels
35:23 "I'm a cool guy. I've got a girl friend!"
Exactly!
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon
The chrome dome krillin like a villain fossil
Rip speed stat ironically and badge boost reliability
Fun facts
Gastly and poliwag can technically do minimum battles and bulbasaur at 59 can do ex champion butt ironically because all 3 have easier setup than lapras n Gastly has higher special and speed, poliwag has amnesia and bulbasaur sleep powder and growth
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon i also think your lapras had a terrible special ivs and hidden adamant nature
Because it has higher attack than special attack and I know that is not supposed to occur unless both are true
@@nateschendel4585 does hidden natures ocurr in gen I tho?
Great videos dude. Your passion is appreciated and awesome.
Your comment is appreciated and awesome.
I became a butterfree patron because you're a rebel with the dome fossil. Anywho, your videos are fun and entertaining and got me doing solo run challenges for fun.
Thank you so much!
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon you're welcome and thank you for all the videos!!
I've been watching/listening to quite a few of your vids lately Scott and at least from my perspective this vid is your best by a mile (others were good too). I love when I get to listen through a bunch of videos cataloguing a creator finding their voice as you seem to be finding yours. Anyway keep doing what you're doing.
I agree. Slowly but surely finding a unique voice and I think quality is improving.
Love your content! Always look forward to seeing it
I'm really digging all the meme graphics, they're great!
Me too! I think it's my favorite part of making these videos!
Nice to see my favorite Pokémon putting in work.
Dang that shell is unbreakable! I agree about the good ol' days being great. I had no guide and nobody in school had beaten the game yet. Seafoam Islands was intimidating and I was scared of getting lost in there. I saw some strange bird while jumping down the holes and I decided to try my best to navigate the area. I made it to Articuno and caught it on my first attempt. I felt like such a bad ass doing that.
I love how you tell very personal stories :)
I'm subbed to a bunch of pokemon challenge channels and I find yours to be very high quality amongst them. You'll be at 10k subs in no time!
Thanks for the sub! Glad you're enjoying the content.
Man, just officially watched every video. Need more please 👌.
Sunday (the longest one yet)! Also, there are two coming this week.
Thank you for including my comment in your video! I was so excited I showed my wife 😂. Great video as always!
Gutted I missed the premiere!
Nice run, shame Lapras' speed isn't the best. That final battle with Jolteon was so tense! I actually gasped when that Freeze hit XD
Looking forward to Dunspace and Aerodactyl runs!
Ah finally somebody gets it Dome fossile for life
Who doesn’t like getting dome?
Intelligent people
You took the wrong fossil FOOL!
Memes aside, digging the content man! You're up there at Jrose for me, good content, good jokes and always a pleasant challenge using some fresh new pokemon!
As a fan of that weird-odd-looking-pokemon, I am looking forward to that run! ;)
I’m so happy you decided to use Lapras. It really is one of my absolute favorite Pokémon ever. Love all of the videos, Scott. Keep up the awesome content. Hey, I was just thinking about this: Since you always just use Charmander for HMs, how about doing a solo run with Kanto’s iconic little fire lizard? Now that’d be a sight to see.
Charmander line in the nearish future!
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Yayy! The Charmander line is my favorite group of Pokémon! (Not to sound like every kid who played Gen 1 ever...)
10:30 The ramblings of a PokéBoomer
I love your videos man keep it up
I like the, As fast as humanly possible tablature reference in the beginning. Also, Ice beam is better than Blizzard no matter what the Gen...bring it haters.
The more Pp (Hehe PP)
Is clearly a Big plus
But Blizzard is stupid OP in gen 1. It's also better in gen 4-8 with hail
@@CyberchaoX I'd argue Blizzard in the World versions is still better. You get a 25BP boost for the cost of 10% accuracy, which is a small price to pay.
Yes, over longer periods of play, Blizzard will let you down with that 10% chance to miss and having less PP. But in individual battles, assuming max PP for both moves, it's reliable enough for how crazy strong it is, especially with stab.
@@FamilyTeamGaming Plus extra PP doesn't matter much if you have to use the higher PP move twice as often
Lapras is such a good Pokemon, there is basically no situation where it doesn't give you options, even as an HM mon. I wish it wasn't so rare!
Honestly kind of surprised it had to breach the Lvl60 range to get it done. Goes to show how important good speed is in these challenges.
Probably could do it at a lower level against Vaporeon or Flareon. Jolteon just too stronk.
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Against Flareon, definitely, since that would have removed Ninetales from the team in the final battle, but Vaporeon would still have it. And Vaporeon may have been difficult to get the final blow, since it's so bulky, particularly if Leech Seeded. I'd say Vaporean and Jolteon would be roughly the same in terms of difficulty here.
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Would be fun to redo this with the rival having Flareon.
For the algorithm!!! Great video! Shame I didn't get the final level range right, but still. This was still good to watch. Keep it up!
Something to note for your dunsparce run; obviously the rollout defense curl strat, but it's move pool is surprisingly very diverse. I love teaching that thing flamethrower. If you need a good name for it. I just name mine Danzio cuz it sounds cool.
Finally someone takes the CORRECT fossil for once
Dome to send your opponents home!
Wrongeth again, thou weaketh being
The picture of Lapras on the left of the video is one of my favorite pictures. Look at how funny Lapras looks glancing back making eye contact with that cheeky mischievous smile haha. A pretty standard run here. Lapras is just a bit of a beast, it is that simple. I thought the final level of Lapras would be slightly lower to become champion. I guess the speed and typing of Jolteon had other ideas!
One day I'll catch one of these vids when it premiers!!! See you next time dude :)
Obligatory comment to help with the algorithm. Can I just say, I love that you fo these in Yellow instead of Red or Blue? Yellow is the one I'm most nostalgic for, having spent years playing it growing up
Apparently Lapras was originally partly based on the Loch Ness Monster. Hooray for our local beastie! 😁
With regard to lack of handholding, I really liked how gen 2 handled it. Cut is the only HM you actually get from an event that blocks your path. All of the others you have to go and find, either by optional side quests (Sprout Tower for Flash) or by going out of your way to go about speaking to people (the woman outside the Fighting Gym, the Sailor in the bar, and the guy in the Kimono Girl place). And that's not to mention TMs and other goodies you could find talking to folk at the right places at the right times. It felt really rewarding finding these without guides and the Internet, and encouraged you to speak to NPCs because you never knew when you'd get a reward.
"Yes Mom! I'm taking a poop!" Happy Mother's Day from the world of Pokemon!!
Indeed haha
This mad lad took the dome fossil. My respect to you
Got amped for the premier then saw i had a 24 hour wait 😄
I’m literally binge watching all of your video’s😂
Finally dome fossil gets some recognition.
Of course our Scout knows the truth and dont praise the false Prophet. (Seriously tho I never liked twitch plays pokemon or any of the memes it spawned so someone who just Pulls a troll with it is always great in my opinion)
I'm Hyped for the Magmar VS Electabuzz video, can't wait to see more ! Oh and i Kept thinking Venomoth was a poison flying type until i used a simple thing, just call it venom,moth, and can't help but it makes my brain,stop and think of what i just said, and why it was stupid.
If memory serves, Lapras was one of only like three Pokemon that I beat the game below Level 55 with. This was really fun to watch, and makes me realize just how lucky I actually got in order to actually beat the game at that level. lol
Love the content bro keep it up😁
Great video yet again :)
That very last battle with Jolteon was nerve wracking lmao
Someone is FINALLY doing a dunsparce run!!!!
That final turn is so scary but so amazing! Just wow....
Great video as always
Thanks again!
Enjoying watching these while I'm playing Legends Arceus
I think Lapras will do well. It's funny because I was thinking about suggesting a Dewgong vs Lapras challenge but then I saw this video of Lapras up.
Why couldn't you bubblebeam Surge's Raichu? Electric doesn't resist water, but am I missing something?
I mean, body slam paralysis got you the win, but since Raichu used growl, I'm curious what bubblebeam would have done with Lapras at full special.
Obligatory comment for the CZcams algorithm to help what is quickly becoming one of my favorite CZcams channels
03:18
And simply for that and a creative take on the overused Fossil"joke" I like to watch your videos even more :D
(And we know you speak the truth Kabutops is a Badass with sickles as hands! Omastar is just... a Spiky Seasnail xD)
I don’t like tentacool but since everyo else likes the run I have to see it now keep it up man!!!
I was getting ready to leave for work in 25mins, When I seen you'd posted...
I'll just be late they'll understand
I enjoyed the run, but I feel inclined to point out (after noticing late in the video against Bruno), you list the stats with Special Defense in Blue and Special Attack presumably cropped out. You can preview the stats with a single unified Special on Bulbapedia as well, with a link at the bottom of the stat listing for 1st gen pokemon.
Other than that, nothing to add, great video, looking forward to the next one :D
Forgot to fully edit the graphic. Should be Special 95.
Glad you took the root fossil this time
I love this channel and content I’d love to know what program you use so I can challenge myself
My channel has a recent video about how to replace the starter!
While watching your video I understand the usage of Rest (i.e., for full recovery and removal of status effects). Though I was wondering whether you had considered using Mimic and possibly mimic Recover off the rivals Alakazam during the final battle. Do you think that could have made any difference in your battles (i.e., disregarding Fire Spin shenanigans obviously)?
This is honestly the only channel I comment on. I want to help with the algorithm and to show my support to the creator. I rather enjoy your content.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate you're support!
Hand holding is a lot more common pretty much all Rpgs These days. The games were designed around you getting lost and pointing you in the correct direction actually became more commonplace in the SNES - Playstation Eras. They usually left the more confusing, cryptic stuff for side quests.
Love your videos, I've been binge watching while I draw pokemon art!
I was wondering if you'd consider a Ditto run? If not Ditto, a ghost type run would be amazing! Ghosts are my fave but I don't see enough love for them 💔
Ghosts yes. Pikasprey Yellow did it in gen 1, and Jrose did it in gen 3. Right now I don't want to step on toes. I have a lot of respect for them. It's such a unique Pokemon after all! I will complete it in the distant future as I intend to complete runs with all first stage and end stage gen 1 Pokemon, but when it shows up it will be a wildly unique video that doesn't compete with theirs.
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Ohhh I totally understand! I'm new to watching these challenge runs so I don't know who's done what. I'm just excited to see more regardless!
He chose the rival of Lord Helix, Master Kabutops! THIS MAN'S A MANIAC. SUBBED IF YOU KEEP DOING IT.
Oh I'm going to keep doing it.
I had no idea Lapras could learn Psychic. What a movepool she has.
Yeah... amazing move pool and good stats to back it up.
I mean Solar Beam is also pretty suprising (And only here it could learn it)
@@Acacius1992 to be fair, a bunch of weird shit that has absolutely no business learning solar beam learns solar beam
@@KissyKaede Yeah thats true.
But I mean a water/ice type is especially weird xD
But its Pokemon gen 1. Here is everything possible xD
@@Acacius1992 A bunch of water Pokemon with no business learning thunderbolt learn that too. Lapras especially.
Definitely want to see more of these. Have you considered streaming some of the runs (pre elite 4 say) on twitch? The elite 4 is the real kicker but the gyms would be great for streaming and chatting with viewers
I have complicated thoughts about streaming. I have a very low social battery and being "on" while playing through these runs may drain too much of my energy. Additionally I write the script as I go and typically it's about a 1:4 ration of playing to writing. So it wouldn't be the most engaging of streams. I'm thinking of doing some longer form, live-style content in the form of Nuzlockes. I'm going to try that idea out starting in June.
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon Streaming is draining, I agree. Good that you're keeping your personal balance so well :) I'll keep an ear out on your videos for an announcement on if you start Streaming too.
I like how you take feedback and continuously improve. Each time you put out a video, the quality of the video and gameplay improve. :)
Have you thought of playing Pokemon Blue Kaizo (or some other hack)? It doesn't fix the AI, but it rebalances the opponents' movesets around the AI so that opponents don't make any decisions that are downright stupid.
I will look into it!
Just here for your algorithm have a great weekend brotha
You have a great weekend too brotha!
Would love to see you add a box under base stats showing your current moveset through the playthrough!
Another great video. Nice one!
Along with you know who (a certain user whose name begins with a J and ends with an 11), I'd say your Pokemon challenges are the most fun to watch in the whole internet.
I'm just wondering why the recent need to include so many visual memes. I honestly don't think you need them, as your content is good and your narration original enough without those comedy devices.
Just a subscriber's opinion, anyway! :) Keep up the good work!
I respect the Dome Fossil pick *liked & saved* ✊🏿
Love your content. You should do a Persian run!
Gen 1? Show off the wild critical hit ability?
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon slash ftw
I love the Kalos region because while it is linear, there are many areas within routes such as Terminus Cave and the lost hotel that encourage more exploration for someone who wants to get the most out of the game
yea there are many routes in X/Y that have branching paths, but not to the extent where you would get stuck, it just changes the trainers you fight and items you find, so going back and exploring the other path is usually worth it.
Love your vids man. Suggestion. You have 2 dragonairs in lances elite four thumbnail, but not two onix or gengar. Make em even. (7 months later lol)
Finally someone picks up the dome fossil
Dome fossil is the best
12:10: "Venonat and Venomoth are both bug-poison types".
13:20: "...Venomoth. That psychic-flying behemoth".
Uuuh...
Oh sorry, it's Dark/Fairy. I keep getting this one mixed up.
@@ScottsThoughtsPokemon at least you've never [yet] said augumon evolves into charizard.....
@@epicfail9271 Don't tempt me Frodo.
It's clearly Bug/Flying; it evolves from Metapod. ^-^
Nice video (: always intriguing for these solo runs. Just an FYI, you have the Special stat on the left as Sp. Def. Just letting you know.
Good catch. My bad.
As a question, would you ever play through all of the Sword/Shield games to rate all those Pokémon on how well they do? Due to Dynamax Adventures happening before even the main story, you can basically play with any Pokémon you wish before the main story if breeding is allowed to get a level 1 of any type
Can you do a Yellow run with Missingno.? That would be extremely interesting to see.
Sidenote I believe there are different versions of Missingno to choose from.
You should try and do a Gold or Silver run with sunkern or sunflora. Sunkern has the lowest BST in the game i think and i don't think sunflora is much better. Love the videos, Keep it up :)
2021 and someones who still plays pokemon gen1 didn't know blizzard is 90% accuracy..? Well w/e i will still watch your video.
Success Kid was actually born premature, so that intro was spot on.