Pokemon Crystal - Part 3: Falkner's a Cheater. The Beginning of a Trend?

[hippiechik95]

I just realized: Falkner... Falconer... Yeah, I'm slow.

[powerprotoman]

the title is wronlance dragonitie barrier first gen

[MrMasterJD]

3:08 Really Johnny? When I was a kid I thought it was just a brown Gameboy Color just slowly moving ._.

[VeracChaos5YuGiOhS0]

Dang.. all I ever get while wandering sprout tower searching for ghastly are rattatas.

[MidgetDiesel]

The remix of the default Johto gym leader battle theme is pretty good

[LONGTAIL15]

Hey! I just thought about something. We're never going to have that Portal Multiplayer with commentary anytime soon are we?

[DarkJoker7]

do any of you guys notice how pokemons become really really dark with alot of it's pokemon...i mean...one of the gen 5 pokemon is a HUMAN SOUL that carries it's face around and cries when it looks at it...

[DarkSymphony777]

how make lps of portable games

[2haloes]

@DarkSymphony777 emulator

[DarkSymphony777]

@2haloes how do you get one

[2haloes]

@DarkSymphony777 download it

[2haloes]

@DarkSymphony777 look up GBA emulater

[DarkSymphony777]

@2haloes what about ds games

[2haloes]

@DarkSymphony777 the same but replace GBA with DS

[DarkSymphony777]

@2haloes thanks check out my channel if you have the chance

[MoltenFlameDragon]

The psychical/special split was the best thing to happen.

[SilverCoatLion]

no ember for you, only pidgeotto

[djb1ge]

Use TGB Dual to trade.

[RandomQuestions]

Oh, and as for cheating trainers, I kinda just dismissed it as Pokemon responding differently to different trainers and/or training methods.

Why all the player characters have their Pokemon all evolve in the same ways, however... They're all essentially the same character when you're playing as them?

[RandomQuestions]

Given the rematches you can have with the leaders in some of the games, it seems to be implied that the leaders choose their Pokemon based on how skilled you are, which would explain why they get harder as you collect badges and why the easiest ones suddenly become as tough as the Elite Four when you fight them again.

Why the non-gym trainers and wild Pokemon suddenly get stronger as you get farther away from home... uh... Game logic?

[MrVideosphere]

12:30

Lazy eyes xD

[TheShepardSaga]

Youngster Joey corrupted teh audo

[MrKennyWilliams]

Exand Use VBA Link in order to change between two GBA Emulators.

[supasphoje]

the new physical/special split for moves was probably necessary because it allowed pokemon in the wrong stat wrong type situation to shine. one example is sneasle which had decent stats but not placed properly because since it was a dark and ice type, it could only get a STAB for special attacks and it lacked a strong special attack stat. now with the new physical/special split, sneasle was given the chance to get a STAB from physical type moves. sorry if sneasle's spelt wrong

[VanTX89]

I know this is the first Gym, but damn. A little variety wouldn't hurt: Spearow, Duduo, Hoothoot...

10:15 - Faulkner's side sprite looks like he's looking over his shoulder towards the gym's exit.

[MrHappyAce]

great now i want to play pokemon again wonderful

[raysmashbrawl176]

I know it's late to ask this but why isn't lewis here again? did his computer crash again?

[Woodenfan]

By the way, you CAN trade over an emulator if it's VBA. Just save state and open a new file. Then you can trade with yourself...It helped for emerald for me.

[OmegaX74]

i used to think that "jello square" was a brown gameboy color moving left & right. idky

[DeciThe7thSin]

If Silph Scopes are standard issue (as in everyone has one) Then shouldn't your character's mom have enough money to get more than a two bedroom house with only a kitchen and dining room besides the bedroom?

[dug428]

We can pretend that Falkner's dad caught a level 7 Pidgeotto in Viridian Forest in Pokémon Yellow, then used the Time Machine to send it to Crystal. Then he gave it to Falkner.

[Ffeoli1039]

@renegadeguardian Agreed completely

[Ffeoli1039]

7:29. You just explained why they changed it. It's way better that way

[thunderstruck789]

Aw. Why didn't you name the Eevee Nayrman? It's his favorite pokemon :(

[RVMan985]

I seriously call shenannigans on the fight with Falkner. He has a Pidgey and Pidgeotto that can use Mud Slap against Fire types and he pretty much metagames against Bug and Grass type. In short, Totodile is your best bet for Falkner.

[Mewzard]

I agree, the series desperately needed the shift from type-based connections to stats to being unique to the individual moves. What's the point of Fire/Ice/Thunder Punch if they aren't going to be physical so your Hitmonchan can't have a chance at taking advantage of them?

[GoGojiraGo]

The Physical/Special split was the best thing to happen to the series. Physical-based Pokemon that were Special types could finally use their STAB effectively (Gyarados with Waterfall, Eelctabuzz with Thunderpunch), Special-based Pokemon that were Physical types could use their STAB effectively (Lunatone with Ancient Power, Venomoth with Signal Beam and Sludge Bomb), and contact moves were fully defined.

[GoGojiraGo]

Best Gym Leader theme is Black & White: Leader's Last Pokemon.

[GoGojiraGo]

"Changed it for some reason"? You spent two minutes explaining why Shadow Ball sucked because Ghost was physical and all Ghosts were special-oriented. Shadow Ball becoming Special was the best thing to happen to 90% of Ghost Pokemon.

[BrainScratchComms]

@GoGojiraGo Don't put words in my mouth. Shadow Ball isn't a great move on most Ghost Pokemon in Gen 2/3, but it is a great move for tons of other Pokemon; those who have the Attack stat to use it well became Psychic/Ghost destroyers. Sure Gengar can use Shadow Ball well now, but so can Alakazam. They didn't need that sort of power; they were good enough already.

-ExandShadow

[GoGojiraGo]

@BrainScratchComms It helped with balance and countering. Special-oriented Psychics and Normals can fight Ghosts more effectively with a Special Shadow Ball. Physical Pokemon got Shadow Sneak, Shadow Punch, Shadow Claw, and Shadow Force to play with. In return Special Ghosts got moves like Focus Blast and Flash Cannon.

And I wasn't putting anything in your mouth, if I misheard I apologize.

[RandomQuestions]

@GoGojiraGo To add onto this, the physical/special split also works better than the previous system because it allows for more types of Pokemon and moves to be made. Plus, given the EV system, the split makes choosing moves a hell of a lot easier than it was in the past, and many formerly crappy-average Pokemon became a lot better because of it.

Some Pokemon, like Flareon, still suck, though. Even after the split, it still lacks any good physical STAB moves and is incredibly slow.

[JohtochampDS100]

@BrainScratchComms Same-type as attack bonus. that is all. plus, would i really need to use physical energy to shoot a beam from my mouth or special energy to bite something?

[ExandShadow]

@JohtochampDS100 You're applying logic to a Pokemon game. Stop that.

[JohtochampDS100]

@ExandShadow fair enough. but still, i like the fact that feraligatr can use waterfall and it counts towards its highest stat, but i can understand where you're coming from.

[GammaWALLE]

@BrainScratchComms Puts the word "Chicken" on your tongue

Problem, BrainScratch?

[TopherTheChives]

If ACTA affects Youtube...It's been an honor to have subscribed to you.

[zeldagramer01]

i see you read awkward zombie

[Shinatsu]

Oh great...more widdly woo's... -.-

[madman18able]

Wheres Solaris dammit!

[GoGojiraGo]

@madman18able He hates 8-bit games for not being 16-bit and above, you think he's going to be part of a 4-bit game commentary?

[trevor813]

yeah that god damn pidgeotto pissed me off 2 =P

[TheGloryXros]

BEST WILD BATTLE MUSIC: Kanto

BEST TRAINER BATTLE MUSIC: Unova

BEST RIVAL BATTLE MUSIC: Kanto

BEST GYM BATTLE MUSIC: Kanto

BEST EVIL TEAM MUSIC: Hoenn

BEST ELITE FOUR MUSIC: Hoenn

BEST CHAMPION MUSIC: Johto & Sinnoh

[RandomQuestions]

@TheGloryXros I felt Kanto had the best trainer music, with Unova being a close second.

Unova had the best Elite Four battle theme, with Hoenn slightly behind.

I think Unova definitely has the best Gym Leader battle music.

Team wise, Plasma and Cipher's (both Colosseum and XD), followed by Galactic's. N had my favorite leader battle theme, followed by Cyrus.

As for champions, Blue and Lance/Red's themes tie, then Cynthia's.

Steven and Cynthia had my favorite encounter themes.

[TheFun41]

why is brainscratchcomms channel page blocked at my school?

[ShadowOne333]

"I'll show the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"

Bitch, PLEASE!

*Sends out Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres*

Awwww yeah. B)

[nintendolife25]

What's funny is that level error STILL happens in black and white. Antone remember, Ghetsis and his level 54 Hydreigon?

[NinjaKage100]

Solaris the fireback

Nayrman the friendly ghost

[DocRavage]

Falkner is such a haxxor. I bet he fudged the gym leader paperwork just so he could get more money.

(Favorite gym theme ever, btw).

[darkgomugomu]

Tackle battles must look really awkward IRL. "DONT MIND US, WE'RE JUST THROWIN OUR POKEMON AT EACH OTHER!"

[MrPOKIRBY]

if i get rid of return and replace it with fire blast on my typhlosion then i wont stand a chance against pokemon with the ability... flash fire i think it was, because all of it's attacks would be fire type

[MrPOKIRBY]

My Typhlosion can beat your yet-to-be Typhlosion.

[MrCJHardcore]

At least you have ember for bugsy... or something.

[haganebr]

10:15 what? No FUS RO DAH joke? I'm dissapoint.

[RadiShineAmigo]

Awesome video Guys! =)

[TheVader2]

That Pidgeotto can't see SHIT.

[Jedisupersonic7]

Cyndaquil used Smoke Screen!

Accuracy won't go any lower!

Pidgeotto used HAX Gust

It Hits

[lukethefluke7]

Falkner got his pidgeotto in gen 1 virdian forest.

[ChaosSilver25]

so if the poision stand for Playstation network, does the sleeping (SLP) stand for SoLaris Paradox?

[WiznattsPlays]

@Nayrman214

Well, considering that Falkner uses his dad's Pokemon, it's not unreasonable that his dad went to Kanto at some point. The problem still remains that underleveled Pidgeotto were only available in Yellow but thankfully the series uses a time machine so there's that fixed as well. Lance on the other hand has only had a legal team once, in FireRed/LeafGreen.

[NewZen41]

So now we have:

-Solaris: Lazy, cowardly baby of a fire hedgehog.

-Naryman: Ghost that looooves to live shit and thinks an Ekans is an Arbok...

...Cool.

[NewZen41]

How ironic..the time these guys upload their Gen 2 Playthrough, I started my HG over after finally sending everyone to Black. Meh.

[kizzagt]

BSC have you forgotten about the lvl9 pidgeotto you can catch in yellow

[Nayrman214]

@kizzagt

So either he went to a region to catch an otherwise unobtainable bird pokemon, making him cheap, or he's just a hacker. Either way Falkner is being stupid, cheating bastard. At least he's not quite as egregious as a certain Dragon master we'll be seeing later.

[kizzagt]

@Nayrman214 fair point well made and yes lance is a cheating bastard since he has a lvl 50 dragonite

[MMetelli]

@Nayrman214 ? Faulkner's lvl 9 pidgeotto is obtained by anybody with a time machine to pokemon yellow, so it's legit.

Y'know, I was going to justify it until I reread my sentence. Time machine is so weird out of context.

[Reyalejandro13]

(Prepare for pokemon over-thought) The way I see it, if you start off in another town, and you go to the first gym, they would check how many badges you have, then use pokemon of according levels.

[sonicfan666]

no its down A, B while dancing around a portal to hell

[Reyalejandro13]

And that's why Gyarados confounds me. High-ass attack stat, learns craploads of special moves. UNtil Gen. IV, anyway.

[renegadeguardian]

@Reyalejandro13 Which exactly why Gen IV's Special/Physical split was the best thing to ever happen to the series despite what Ted claims.

[XxMrmoneyKing]

Solaris EVOLVED INTO KLEPTOMANIAC!

....KLEPTOMANIAC LEARNED RING COLLECT!

[AgeOfPwn]

you named your cyndaquil after a Sonic 06 boss? Is that the reference or a coincidence

[Reyalejandro13]

@AgeOfPwn It's Lewis's youtube username. He names his pokemon after Brainscratch members.

[XxMrmoneyKing]

@AgeOfPwn He named it after SolarisParadox, you know the other member of BSC who's not here @ the moment.

[AgeOfPwn]

@XxMrmoneyKing so it is just a coincidence....so question 2, is that guy named after the sonic 06 boss or is that further coincidence

[XxMrmoneyKing]

@AgeOfPwn Yes Solaris is indeed named after a Sonic 06 boss, but they did intended it to be SolarisParadox, they were not reffering to the the Sonic 06 boss. As a matter of fact, you can obviously see that Exand is naming Pokemon after other friends like, Naryman214.... You know the guy who's talking with the deep voice.

[BlitzkriegOmega]

I'm doing a nuzlocke run today in firered...and Garry the Asshat made me bury my pikachu...

[MikeyS9607]

I don't hate Pokemon, but why Gym Leaders? It doesn't sound really threatening tbh. I mean a Gym? No offence to any pokemon fans.

[GoGojiraGo]

@MikeyS9607 It's not supposed to be "threatening". Where do people go to train and work out? A gym. In Pokemon there are gyms for training your Pokemon.

[Nayrman214]

Ted calls out that the guy's name is Abe. How did I not make an Abe Froman, Sausage King of Chicago reference? <_<;;

[darkside1219]

Pidgeotto with keen eye thats the only excuse

[ShadyKnight9]

I disagree that the physical/special divide made the game unbalanced. If anything, it makes more sense that the attack itself deals physical damage or not.

[GoGojiraGo]

@ShadyKnight9 Especially when you're being punched by a fist covered in fire, or having a sphere of shadow energy hurled at you.

I honestly can't see why people think the Physical/Special split was bad. Making more Pokemon usable is a GOOD thing.

[RDV333]

of course it's anota true set by Faulkner. true fans know Lance did it first.

[Corsenbharyl]

Abe? Rod? Money?

IT'S AN ILLINOIS GYM!!

[Shotgunryugan]

I despised this Gym,i started with Chikorita :/

[DarthRevanFTW]

"Smokescreen could kill it!"

If only, Johnny. If only.

[MikeyS9607]

Sweet

[TheShepardSaga]

Also you can find Pidgeottos in Viridian Forest, also LVL9...

Meaning Falkner got really lucky in Viridian Forest....

or.. Gameshark?

[nahnah390]

is it just me or are all gym leaders in this game cheating whores.

[TheShepardSaga]

@nahnah390 except Claire, she is the hottest and most skilled of the Johtoscum

[IMmephiles]

@nahnah390 still not as bad as fucking misty

[MMetelli]

@nahnah390 Cheating is not synonymous with Tactics.

[TheShepardSaga]

AH. I just love Brainscratchcomment, YouTubes high brass entertainment.

THE Entertainment.

The comments are equally awesome.

Like this one.

[parnash]

Top Percentage of Caterpie, right there.

[Snivy932]

@parnash What about the Top Percentage of Weedle.

[WiiMaster91]

Ted, ignore that last comment, KEEP DOING THE WIDDLY WIDDLY WIDDLY WIDDLY WIDDLY WIDDLY WOO! :D

[ZeroReaper42]

Okay, Ted, just a suggestion. Stop doing the "widdly" thing. Please?

[ThePuddingBeat]

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