CAN I BEAT A POKÉMON DIAMOND HARDCORE NUZLOCKE WITH ONLY GROUND TYPES!? (Pokémon Challenge)

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Published 2021-07-04
It's time for another Pokemon challenge! Diamond with only Ground types seemed like a really fun and challenging idea, as I can think of a few challenges in the game that seem downright impossible on the face of it with the encounters we'll have available!

We've done some hard Pokemon challenges in the past, but usually they were a solo Pokemon challenge run. What if we still did a really difficult challenge... but with a full team using hardcore nuzlocke rules, and with only one type? Today we find out: can I beat a Pokemon Diamond Hardcore Nuzlocke with only Ground types?

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Monotype Hardcore Nuzlocke Ruleset:
(1) If a Pokémon faints, it must be permanently boxed or released.
(2) Only the first type-specific Pokémon encountered in each Route/Area can be caught.
(3) No Legendaries/Mythicals, duplicates, or same-evolution-line Pokémon can be caught or used. If a duplicate is encountered, the next unique type-specific Pokémon encounter can be caught.
(4) Additional Pokémon may be caught for the purpose of HM use, but these may not be used in battle at any time during the run.
(5) No Items can be used in battle (Held Items are allowed).
(6) Party Pokémon levels are limited to the highest level Pokémon of the next Gym Leader or Elite 4 Member. So long as your Pokémon are at or below the level cap when the Gym Leader/Elite 4 Member battle starts, they can level up mid-battle.
(7) "Set" Battle Mode must be used at all times.
(8) No connecting with other games for the purposes of trading/importing Pokémon, Items, etc.

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All Comments (21)
  • @SilphSpectre
    Here we gooooo! If I can ask you guys for a quick favor; just double-check to make sure you & your friends are subscribed! As you can see we are SUPER close to 100k, and I want to reach it to make a big impact in the Pokemon community towards more fun and creative content so LET'S DO THIS! SilphHypeSilphBeast
  • @ariesstorm9577
    “Rollout has only 90% accuracy.”
    Yeah? Try telling that to Whitney’s Miltank
  • @pablojams5152
    Adamant torterra just gets wiped the moment it’s sent into battle, such a shame!
  • @jjmcclure1998
    This is one of those rare runs where it’s scary to be against a grass type. Normally it’s “meh it’s grass” now it’s “oh god it’s grass”
  • @Goudhaantje1993
    All those grass types in the second gym be like: ''Should we end his run here? Nah, the video would be so short!''
  • not sure if this is considered “cheating” because it requires leaving a pokémon at the daycare, but you can delete hm moves using the day care service! if you switch the hm into the first move slot, and deposit ur pokémon one level under it acquiring a new move, the day care will delete the hm for you!! don’t have to wait til canalave city, delete at solaceon haha
  • @freckledfranki
    silph: names his onix dwayne
    me: has war flashbacks to jaiden's platinum nuzlocke
  • @LordLucario12
    I've only played Platinum so watching a playthrough of Diamond it is really is insane to me just how much of an upgrade Platinum is over it in literally every way.
  • @iohan2801
    "Welcome Silph, my name is Everyone" Alternative Universe
  • @Fenixion88ZX
    First video I see from you , when I saw 40 min I thought that it would be boring ,but it really kept me engaged until the last fight ,you got a new sub bud , keep up the good work !
  • @thephantomire
    I was looking for something to watch this morning. This looks like it will be an absolute nightmare. Watching now!

    Thanks for all that you do. Makes the world a better place 💜
  • @ThePokeTran
    Man most youtubers use Pokemon even if they dont have the type yet. You always go above and beyond which is why I'll always support this channel.
  • @steakmode
    just something to note, you could have gotten a ground type before the first barry battle. ravaged path to the north of jubilife has geodudes at lvl 5
  • I’m learning so much about these games from watching your Nuzlockes. I never knew anything about using strategies for the gameplay because I’d level up, use all attack moves & hope for the best lol

    Keep up the great work my guy
  • @HouseRN
    This is definitely the most interesting sand team I’ve ever seen.
  • @finalscore2983
    Have to ask; a 6 pokemon, no pokecentre hardcore nuzlocke.
    You can catch any 6 pokemon (but not legendaries), as long as they are the first encounter in that area. If you have 6 in your team, one must be released. (So, if one dies, you can't take one of your old ones from the PC, you have to wait for your next encounter).

    Level cap applies.

    You may only use free healing if it's mandatory (like just before the Giratina fight in platinum). All other healing must be done via items. No berry farming either. No pokecentre, no beds, no trainer heals.

    For extra challenge, you could take one mon per gym badge, so one when fighting leader one, two when fighting leader two, up to six, after which the cap of 6 remains.

    I'd say do it in one of the later gens.

    Loving these challenges by the way.
  • @Azumafoo
    Get this man to 100k already!!!! This looked like a crazy challenge, like all yoir videos. You always take on the hardest challenges. Can't wait for the next one