Pokémon Red Nuzlocke Run

[Drago]

Hey guys! In my recent tradition of posting all of my let's plays because why not, I thought I'd share my newest one with y'all here - it's a Nuzlocke run of our beloved Pokémon Red! I've never done a Nuzlocke challenge before, so this one should test my limits to the max! Wahoo ~

Check out the whole playlist, if you dare.


Episode #1: Poot the Bulb
It's time for our hero, Tybalt, to set forth and become a man! And what better way to do so than to engage in brutal animal slavery and combat? The world of Pokémon may be cruel and unforgiving, but fortunately, he has found himself a capable ally in the grassy green gaffer, Bulbasaur! Will his new pet be able to fend off his enemies and capture ultimate glory? I guess we'll have to wait and see!

[Magmar]

"TYPBALT got OAK'S PARCEL! It's filled with heroin! Yay"

I lol'd

[Drago]

Haha thanks man! 'New Poke Ball', he says. Not bloody likely!!


Episode #2: Cool Stories and Critical Hits
Leaving a trail of bodies behind, Tybalt and Poot go north into the mysterious Viridian Forest. It's chock full of bugs and catchers of the bugs, but could there be a potential new ally lurking in the woods somewhere? Watch your step boys, there's trouble afoot!!

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

Starting to love the American way to spell Pokemon. The Swedish 'Påkkemån' has been fun as well. I also found out Nuzlocke runs are ethically corrrect.

[Drago]

Ethically correct, you say? But they all die! They diiiiiiiiieee! D:


Episode #3: Shrewd
Quick as a flash, the next chapter of the Pokémon Red Nuzlocke adventure arrives!! As Tybalt makes his way through Pewter City, a feeling of inevitability hangs in the air. Is it the lessons he will learn at the museum? Is it the sweet deals he will get at the shop? Or does it have something to do with the doom that awaits him in the Pewter Gym…?!

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

I mean, then you'd better not let your Pokemon faint. If you release the fainted Pokemon, you admit you are a bad trainer, letting them faint.

[Drago]

Ahh, gotcha. Rest assured, we will see a great deal of that over time.


Episode #4: The Boulder Gentleman
Down to his last Pokémon and staring defeat dead in the eye, Tybalt's adventure may finish before it ever truly began! Now, he steps toe to toe with Brock and his horde of rock-type stalwarts, and they do not look like they will go down easily. Can Poot the Bulbasaur become a one man army and claim the unlikely victory? It's all on the line!!

[Drago]

Episode #5: I Don't Give a Karp
If something seems fishy, there’s an obvious reason why! With nary a moment to celebrate the Christmas season, Tybalt heads east from Pewter City, eager to collect a few tough Pokémon to bolster his minuscule army. Can he find the creatures necessary for the challenge of Mt. Moon that lies ahead? Only one way to find out, guys!!

[Drago]

Episode #6: Marauders of Mt. Moon
Tybalt has made himself a New Year's resolution for the ages - catch some useful Pokémon for once! To do this, he's trekking deep into the belly of Mt. Moon, his eyes peeled for rare and elusive creatures, and (to a much lesser extent) the ever-present threat of a wicked crime syndicate. Outta the way, Rockets! We're hunting for Clefairy!!

[Austrian ViceMaster Alex]

Oh god, that cave was always so annoying. Nonstop battles against those Zubat... really wore you out if you weren't careful.

[Drago]

So far, Geodude seems to be the main culprit of annoyance... AND I CANNOT CATCH ANY OF THEM.


Episode #7: Into the Depths...
Tybalt may not be the man on the moon, but he’s most certainly one of many men inside Mt. Moon! In the continued efforts to break into the daylight and challenge the Cerulean gym, our hapless hero must go toe to toe with some of the meanest criminals he’s seen yet. Will all of his party survive? Or are we due for heartbreak??

[Magmar]

...gotta catch Amal. Ha!

[Drago]

So mad that I cocked that 'Amal' joke up, though. lol



Episode #8: Showdown at Nugget Bridge
Tybalt has just hit Cerulean City (and it says OUCH), but he realises that his fledgling team of birds and bulb are hardly ready to face off against Misty and her henchmen. He resolves to amble northward to buff up his party at the famous trainer hangout of Nugget Bridge. He might even see an old friend there... Using the word 'friend' in the broadest possible sense, mind you.

[Drago]

Episode #9: Ciao, Bella!
Bill's sea cottage still lies ahead; a destination that our party has actually suffered a casualty for. To rectify this, Tybalt will abuse a strange little quirk of this area - routes 24 and 25 are considered two separate locations, which means two unique opportunities to grab some Pokemon! Excellent! Our dwindling numbers can certainly use some bolstering. Outta the way, Nugget Bridge goon - we've got 'mons to nab.

[Magmar]

Oh Bella, you beautiful, useless hornet.

[Drago]

There is a certain tragic beauty to Ciao Bella's incompetence. I bee-lieve in her!!


Episode #10: Cottage Cheese
Useless bee creature in tow, Tybalt continues his slog towards glory - Bill's sea cottage lies just off to the east. There's only a smattering of opposing trainers left to fight, but they all seem to be filled with murderous intent. Keep on fighting, guys! You're so close. You're... TOO... close.

[Drago]

Episode #11: Bikes, Burglaries & Bungling
With nary a single bird at his disposal, Tybalt retreats back to the (relative) tranquility of Cerulean City - free from the prying, eager eyes of murderous trainers. He takes his time to really soak in the atmosphere of this blue burgh, even taking the opportunity to stop by the local bike shop and check out the wares. The path through the burglary house is finally open, so Tybalt concludes he ought to make his way through there, blissfully unaware of the trouble that lies on the other side.

[Drago]

Episode #12: I Staryu, You Starmie
Go to the gym. Have a swim. Then you WIN. Yeah, that last one may not rhyme, but it's the mantra of every trainer who enters the Cerulean City gym, famous for its water-type enthusiasts and its rather curious pool layout (bridges directly above the water? That sounds like an OH&S issue...). Tybalt didn't bring his bathers, so he'll have to take a dip some other time. For now, there's a gym badge waiting for him, and he's got a certain Ivysaur just itching to dish out some Vine Whips!!

[Drago]

Episode #13: The Butterfree Effect
It’s a little late, but the newest eppie of the Pokémon Red Nuzlocke run is here, and there is no shortage of ACTION. With Vermillion City looming nearby, Tybalt saunters through route 6, handily disposing of trainers left, right and centre. However, there’s a particularly nasty looking bug catcher (probably named something like Elijah) who has a trump card that can single-handedly dismantle Tybalt’s hopes and dreams. Has our hero met his match??

[Blademaster]

Is it as disheartening for you to get no responses for these updates as it is for me?

Just curious.

[Drago]

It depends, really. I share these videos in about nine different places, to varying degrees of interest. TPM doesn't usually garner too many replies, but I may or may not get a more active response from one of the other sources. In all honesty, the more disheartening thing for me is the amount of downvotes I receive on Reddit. I mean, I get it - my videos aren't for everyone. But to just click 'nope' without leaving any kind of feedback? That's pretty low, I feel. Beyond that, I've convinced myself that there will come a day when I look back on the low amount of traffic and laugh. I'm delusional like that.


Episode #14: Party Up
Another day stolen from the threshold of death, Tybalt explores the sunny shores of Vermilion City. This calm seaside town yields not only a few useful knick knacks, but a couple of opportunities to grab (what else?) more delectable collectible Pokémon! Will he find his fortune in the long grass? Or the nearby Diglett's Cave, loaded to the gills with moles that are ripe for slavery?
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #15: All Aboard!
Taking advantage of Bill's offhanded charity, Tybalt boards the luxury cruise liner, S.S. Anne. He may be seeking peace (and love?), but he's got nothing to look forward to beyond a slew of battles with bored cruisegoers. Some holiday this turned out to be! Alack, alack...
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #16: Jellyfish Deathtrap
Supposedly, jellyfish have a tendency to drift onto the S.S. Anne on occasion. This might help explain the complete abundance of Tentacool wielded by the sailors onboard! Tybalt must take them all out as he heads deeper into the corridors of the ship. Can he find the captain? Or will he feel the sting?
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #17: Rubbing Old Men for Fun and Profit
Possible cruise ship activities... Soaking in the sun's rays? Tucking into the enormous lobster dinners?

...Nope! None of this for old Tybalt. That sinister thug has taken solace merely in the misery of others. The last line of defence, the rival (who shall not be named here due to indecency) is hoping to put a stop to this madness... But can Tybalt's fury ever truly be quelled??
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #18: Electric Field Mouse
The cruise is over baby, and we've got badges to nab! Vermilion City hosts the lightning American, Lt. Surge. He hides behind a group of thunderous cronies and a fascinating security system that relies on trash cans. Hide all you like, Surge, because Tybalt and his cutting bee are coming for you!!
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #19: The Resistible Rise of Joe Bevins
Tybalt is baaaaaaack! Hide your kids, hide your wife, hide your kids, hide your wife...
In this episode, he makes tracks towards the infamous Rock Tunnel, aspirations in his head of building his woeful army. Alas, a bevy of trainers stands in his way once again - but he's got the trump card this time! In fact, it even looks like our old deceased ally Trump. Why, it's the new (and improved) Magikarp, Joe Bevins! The daycare man may have buffed him a little, but he's got a long way to go...
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #20: Enter the Shadows
Oh no! We’re mere yards away from the sinister Rock Tunnel, a dark and scary place filled with bats and trainers who walk around in the pitch black for some unknown reason. To help combat this (literally), we’d best bolster our forces and catch some strong and useful new Pokémon! …I mean, that’d be ideal, but odds are, I’ll just find a new playmate for Ciao Bella. Le sigh.
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #21: A State of Confusion
What happens when you challenge the deadly Rock Tunnel absent your most valued team member? Well, there's only one way to find out...! That's right - in the interest of drama, Tybalt enters the spooky darkness of the infamous caverns without his precious Ivysaur at his side, and even Dougs the Dugtrio is nowhere to be found! How will the rest of the team fare, no fearless leaders at the forefront? Spoiler alert: it won't go well. But not for the reasons you'd expect...
Check out the highlights here!

[Magmar]

OH MY GOD KREUGER

NO

NOOOOOOOOOO TONY.

NOOOOOO.

KREUGER.

TONY.

KREUGER.

NO.

AHHHHH

[Drago]

I RUINED HIM. I RUINED HIM SO BAD. I WAS THE ULTIMATE STUPID. AAAAAAAAAAARGGGHHHHHH.


Episode #22: Selfdestruct
Something wicked this way comes… Our protagonist Tybalt leads his troops deeper into the Rock Tunnel, unaware of the danger that awaits him. He’s kept his nose clean for a while now, leaning on his powerful team members through several victories… But today, things are about to change. Because someone is about to go out… with a bang!
Check out the highlights here!

[Magmar]

DOUBLE ELIMINATION

[Drago]

DOUBLE ELIMINATION

Episode #23: Heroes Always Arrive Late...
Pour one out for our fallen homies Krueger and Butts, but we must press on regardless! Now that we're devoid of a single party member with Flash, we're left lumbering through the darkness of the Rock Tunnel, bumping into walls and rogue trainers lurking in the shadows. When all seems grim, could it be that the unlikely Joe Bevins will emerge as our saviour? Can the plucky Magikarp evolve in time to save our sorry souls?
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #24: Cannon Fodder
FEEL THE WRATH OF JOE BEVINS!! Tybalt has gritted his teeth and furrowed his brow, and sets his sights west towards Celadon City. There's no time whatsoever for pleasantries however, because he's got a new toy to play with in the form of Gyarados.
We've long awaited this moment... welcome to Joe Bevins' coming out party! I hope you brought some band-aids.

PS. Watch to the end to find out how YOU can make a difference!

[Drago]

Episode #25: Stevielution
The votes have been tallied, the polls are closed, and a throng of eager people await the results... How will we be evolving Stevie the Eevee??

Once we're done with that, we've got some super important shopping to do as we blow all of our cash at the Celadon City shopping centre, then it's off to the Game Corner to chase our losses. Hey, what's with that guy lurking in the back? We'd better go bother him for no reason...

[Magmar]

Tony I love this nuzlocke lol seriously ciao bella for president of kanto

[Drago]

Tony I love this nuzlocke lol seriously ciao bella for president of kanto

She's got my vote! In these trying times, we must HARDEN, DADDY.


Episode #26: We're Rats! We're Rats!
Down into the depths of the Celadon Game Corner we go, right into the illegal activities of the nefarious Team Rocket. It looks like they're up to no good again - running their spinning tile ring right under our noses! We'll have to shut them down before it's too late, but we'll have to be careful - they've got a horde of nibbling rats at their disposal. They're furry and forlorn!

[Drago]

Episode #27: Poot's Last Stand
There's an audible buzz in the air... Though normally it would be caused by the plucky Beedrill Ciao Bella, she is now dead. That buzz you hear is the growing roar of the revolutionaries; the four party members remaining who will stop at nothing to claim their vengeance. Poot is leading the charge, as he takes on the big boss himself. Viva!
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #28: Sinister Plants
A new year! New challenges! Same old Tybalt trawling Celadon City, looking for badges. In this episode, we finally go toe to toe with Erika and her grass-loving cronies. Dougs the Dugtrio certainly can't be liking his odds... Are we destined to lose another beloved favourite?
Check out the highlights here!

[Drago]

Episode #29: Spooky Scary
I hope you're not squeamish, for this episode might do you a frighten. Tybalt invades the Pokemon Tower (also known as Lavender Tower, but only by me), ready to make some dead Pokemon even deader. But whoa, whoa, whoa - there's a lively competitor roaming the halls, and he's out to kill!!

[Drago]

Episode #30: Dead Man Wakking
Up, up, up we trek through the Pokemon Tower, besmirching ghosts and ghost enthusiasts alike as we go. Rumours are forming that the nasty Rockets have taken Mr. Fuji hostage on the top floor. Are they trying to shake him down for some money? Or merely discussing their favourite episodes of Friends? Either way, we'd better save him, ASAP!