Can you Beat Pokemon Emerald with Just a Shuckle? 

A wise person once said, “Don’t f*ckle with Shuckle.”

For Phoebe: her lead Dusclops *does* always use Protect until the first turn you use a move. Key word, until. If you open the bag and use a useless item, like a pokeball 10 times, you can burn all protect PP as she will use it over and over until you attack. Video source of this trivia - Alpharad's Mudkip solo run

Cool little mechanic: at 34:21, Vigoroth gets taken out by toxic damage, and since it dies to a passive effect, the game reads that as Slaking’s first turn in battle, so its first ACTIONABLE turn is being read as its second, which is why it looks like it’s loafing around on its first turn

Somehow I get the feeling this isn't going to go as well as Gen 2 did for Shuckle

18:01 you know the situation is dire when Rock smash is the best move you have access to.

This is a whole actual feature film. Borderline sanity. I love it.

Bide in gen 3 actually got standardized to 2 turns of bide guaranteed instead of 2-3. Fun fact, In gen 4 it got a +1 priority bracket; making it much scarier imo

Funny enough I did this challenge my senior year of high school but gave up around the weather institute. I remeber the reason for me stopping was that I was getting bored of doing the same thing ever battle very slowly. So good job JRose! I respect the commitment.

Game freak are cowards, give 👏 shuckle👏body👏press👏

This video has come to at the perfect time for me, as I was feeling down, Jrose videos always makes me feels better

I love Shuckle, he's such a cute little dude. playing with a Shuckle is such a different experience from playing with a normal pokemon. he is just so unique in just about every way.

watching this on .25x speed

Game freak just really loved having rock types as the first gym. Gen 1 and 3 really jamming you up

I really love the idea of moving past red and blue, like I adore the red and blue content but throwing in some gens 2-5 playthroughs now and then would be pretty cool

Might be buried by now but there is a good way of levelling up your Pokémon in the day centre. If you choose the Acro bike and then head to the mud slide thing above the desert (normally you need the Mach bike to go up it) you can just keep something pressed against the "Up" button/key and you will repeatedly move. You can leave this going overnight or whatever and will max out your level no problem.

The „Impossible Challenges“ are my favorite videos from you, the uncertain outcome makes them interesting and the lengths you have to go through to achieve victory

Just a heads up as someone who did a Feebas Diamond/Pearl solo run since you mentioned you're doing one near the end for Platinum: As someone who did that same thing years ago, it's almost a necessity to use an egg move (Dragonbreath) because of the changes made to Struggle during Gen 3 -> Gen 4 that make it damn near impossible to use a Feebas that only hatches with Splash; the Feebas with an Egg move was my second attempt. Instead of dealing recoil damage based on how much damage you dealt, you simply lose ¼ of your health every time you use it. I’m guessing they did this because of Wobuffet - two Wobuffet locked into battle with Leftovers was a huge problem in competitive Pokemon in generation 3 but I digress. Since it’s your only means of damage for Feebas until Level 15, it becomes a major problem, especially given how frail a level 1 Pokémon is, let alone one with such awful stats. And since I wasn't using not using items in battle, not even against wild Pokémon, this makes it considerably more daunting than it would have been compared to any of the past generations. In the first two routes, there’s only one Pokémon that you can burn Splash PP against without risking being knocked out against, Kricketot, who has Bide and Growl. Kricketot can only be found at night which isn’t that big an issue since you can just change the clock. The bigger issue is that it learns Bide which is pretty hard to avoid. While you can try to flee, since Feebas is only level 1 and the chances of fleeing Kriketot or any other Pokemon are based on speed, it’s unlikely that will succeed and this is even further compounded by the lack of resources one has at the start of the game, let alone how few one will have going forward. It’s all a matter as to whether they use Bide before getting KO’d/before Growl lowers your attack to the point where you're dealing less than 1/4. And while you can always try to run until you succeed and face a Bidoof or Starly, it’s not like the other local Pokémon will be much easier to beat even if you do have Struggle and full HP. Both of them possess the move Growl which will lower Feebas’ already meager attack even further.

This man really did a solo Shuckle run, and at some point, Shuckle wasn't even his highest level Pokemon. Outstanding move.

8:23 - almost 6 GB footage so far haha holy. Can’t wait to watch the rest. I have made many Shuckle teams for ranked on the mainline games. My fav Pokémon! Always entertaining haha

I feel like Encore could've been used a lot more in the early game, especially with moves like Rock Tomb and Constrict to lower speed. Continually locking Makuhita into Bulk Up instead of just once, locking Manectric into Howl to prevent damage and locking Numel into Sunny Day to lower chip damage are just some of the strategies I think could've been used to make things easier. It probably would've taken even LONGER so I understand why it wasn't used that often but I still feel it could've helped out a lot more.

You, sir, are insane. The amount of patience and tolerance required to actually beat this kind of challenge must be huge. Massive respect for doing this! Oh, and getting Leftovers the long and legal way, too!

Just saw JRose beat Watson, it's insane how many of these battles Shuckle is winning on single-digit HP on the lucky runs. JRose is one tenacious shuckler!

Jrose always comes in clutch! Been going through a rough time and nothing makes it better than a new Jrose video!

31:10 "Norman leads with Spinda, and of course, we lead with Shuckle." Dry humor like this kills me.

@Dorkly needs to take note of this and do an episode. Imagine Shuckle constricting a Geodude to death. 😂

One more video before bed...

Each of these videos is like a badge boost to my enjoyment. Thank you Jrose for going through these fun and often grueling challenges to cheer me up after a long day at college.

I've been subbed for almost 3 years and I have to say, this is now my favorite video. Thank you and your editors for taking on this monumental challenge, what an incredible showcase of all your strategy, knowledge (edit: and patience 😂🤣) of the game. This is just legendary.

It's always a good day when Jrose uploads. Even moreso when it's one of your favourite Pokémon in your favourite game of the series.

to me even being able to time the Substitutes at all is insanely impressive, I flat out can't use Substitute strategies in game because I never get the timing right. Some of the play in that final E4 run was just insane, most especially how the Milotic was handled, hahaha. Toxic/Sandstorm is also a really funny and rude combination.

I apologize in advance for the fresh underworld you will be experiencing in this challenge. This thumbnail and title made me immediately go "Oh no."

Whoo boy. Imagine if Shuckle could get Foul Play. I wish.

Duuude after seeing your videos for the first time, about 3 years ago, I did my own shukle run on emerald! Love your video, keep on :D

Do not fckle with Shuckle. Mewtwo has been put on notice. My appointment is measurable and my day is perfected.

Was looking for something to fall asleep to for the last hour. Guess the universe was just keeping me awake in order to enjoy this

Jrose, remember that EVs were not capped at 252 until like gen 7. In gen 3, they cap at 255, but the extra 3 points have no effect.

Oh hey, another Impossible Challenge run for me to watch, that’s what we like to see. But this one will have to wait for the morning this time. Let’s see how this turned out in a few hours Edit: Welp, that sure was a Shuckle run in Pokémon Emerald

My man is really giving a new meaning to "Don't Fuckle with the Shuckle."

So rollout is available in emerald in mauville city. The guy by the gym or pokecenter will teach it.

To quote dorkly, “Shuckle”

I never know how much i need a jrose video until i see a new one in my feed one of my favorite channels right now!!!

"Shuck yeah, it's Shuckle tiime." 😄👍

I love this. MDB's playthrough of Fire Red with a Shuckle was what first got me into watching these runs.

Ok, so you said in the opening this would be significantly harder due to a lack of roll out, but iirc, in emerald specifically, there's a guy in Mauvaile who will teach it to one pokemon. Will edit if you bring this up.

Jrose: *spends 30 minutes of the video absolutely suffering through the elite four, only to get stonewalled at the champion* Also Jrose: *absolutely CRANKS those same elite four members in like 1 try each by finally using rollout/substitute, like he probably should have been the entire time*

1:10:39 that glalie voice was spot on 😂

So fact about the ability Sturdy. Until Gen 5 it only protected you from moves that are 1 hit ko (Sheer Cold, Fissure, and Guillotine)

Heya Jrose! Just popping in to tell you that Rock Tomb IS a TM in gen 4. You can get it in the Ravaged Path (that tiny cave just north of Jubilife) if you rock smash to the left after going in. So you need to wait until after the first gym, but it's entirely obtainable. Hope that helps! Thanks for all the videos! They're always a treat! Keep at it!

I remember when I solo'd Heart Gold with my Shiny Blue Shuckle... (nicknamed "Shucklord"). Good times. Took forever.

Don't fuggle with shuggle

shuckle was making rock tomb look like a 50% accurate move in this video

Your videos always make my night Jrose :)

idk why i lost it at “its Glalie! GGLLLAAALLIEEEE!” 😂😂😂 way to make my day Jrose

havent started watching the video yet but i just wanted to say i love whenever you do an emerald run!

Me: "I can't watch movies anymore, I just lack the attention span nowadays, y'know?" Also me: "90 minutes of Jrose? Hell yes!"

Jrose approaches these runs like artisans of Japanese Calligraphy Ink. The effort may be lost on some folks, but you can feel the energy put into the product 👌

"We beat the run and entered the Hall of Fame, but you know it's not over yet-" "No! No, you shut up, it IS over yet! I am NOT going after Steven with a Shuckle! Skarmory will try Toxic from turn one, I am NOT going through Meteor Falls just to find that out firsthand!" "…Okay, then, jeez. Touchy, much?"

Yay Shuckle!!! Now in the spirit of the Mewtwo run, how about Rayquaza? 😅

I can't wait for a modern Shuckle challenge, Shuckle actually gets to be funny now with Contrary, Shell Smash, and Rest.

Its Midnight. Hard to sleep. Suddenly, Jrose11 video pops up! Welp, time to watch this epic run lol

That's the beauty of Shuckle: It just sits there and does nothing.

Isn’t TM44 Rest available in Lilycove? Seems like an obvious choice for a Toxic-stall strategy. Sleep Talk and Substitute are options available via Move Tutor as well. 🤔🤔 I mean, mad props for grinding for Leftovers instead, but Rest seems like a slam dunk even in combination with Leftovers. Edit: Ah, I see; “I thought I might ultimately regret deleting a move” strikes again. Edit 2: Gee, if only there were a way to heal poison or prevent it with a move, then that Tentacruel might not be so dangerous. 😅 Edit 3: Ah, he’s finally discovered Substitute. 😂 Edit 4: NO STEVEN FIGHT?! 😢 I was so curious/sadistic about seeing whether you’d need to pivot off of Toxic entirely in order to get a moveset that can deal with his Toxic-immune Steel types.

This is why I love Shuckle! It just lives. Throw a whole move set at it, and it just lives on.

YAAAAY.😃 Always always Always a wonderful day ight when a new Jrose video pops up. Now it's "Shuckle time." "Yeeaaah, Shuckle." 😄👍

This might be my favorite JRose11 video ever. All the different strats, twists and turns. Truly an epic ride.

Jrose you always know how to deliver a video right when the world seems to need a good day. Keep doing what you do we all appreciate your work more than words can express.

I think you should try a run with magcargo the typing is really bad for emerald not only vs gym leaders but also against both teams aqua and magma, and its stats leave a lot to be desired

Let's go Shuck!!!

This really highlights just how much Emerald relies on RNG shenanigans for its difficulty. So much Double Team, Acc dropping and Attract.

Longest run? Better start watching now then 😁 (if you see this comment I love your content, it helped me big times when life was kinda rough, keep up the good mood and the good work 🔥)

I absolutely love the 1HR+ videos! This looked excruciating! I was so excited to watch this, thanks for the vid and all of your content! And thanks to AJ for his work editing! The little bits you toss in are great!

You don't messle with shuckle

May at the end: Is it OVER ALREADY?! Jrose11 playtime: Yes

Jrose videos always hit so different time to vibe out 🙌🏾🙌🏾

I want the phrase "Infatuation is like being confused, except you don't hurt yourself." on a t-shirt

I feel like Rollout in Mauville and Swagger in Slateport could've been helpful move tutor moves to learn for this run, but I love all your runs JRose! Edit: Rollout does appear! It genuinely surprises me that Shuckle can't learn defence curl until the battle frontier, could've made it significantly easier

9 outta 10 people give Shuckle the same nickname.

The Nosepass sprite’s arm/leg looks like his lips are blowing a kiss and now I can’t unsee it

Can't believe I just happen to be awake at 1 am for a fresh Jrose release, bitchin'.

You could have avoided this terrible fate if you just heeded this simple warning: Don't fuckle with Shuckle.

"If it were modern wrap" Me: it would have less mumbling and heavy autotune, and more talent?😂

Protip: go to a mudslide and set something on the controller to keep the acrobike trying to go up. The step counter makes the daycare go wild, with no effort. I got a ton of level 100s when i was a kid with that

🐢Don't Fuckle with Shuckle🐢

No joke, i was just checking in to see if he had a new video, 8mins ago! Love the content

My serpentine belt shredded up in my car today, but Jrose released a new video so it’s a good day regardless

"Offensive dusclops is a bad Pokémon" Jrose 8 years later: can duskull beat emerald with only offensive moves?

Jrose: complains about an entire run taking a few hours All of us OSRS players watching this video in the background: Aww that's adorable 🤣

You should do a Shuckathon where you solo run every gen with Shuckle back-to-back.

As soon as i saw the movement table i saw 2 strategies 1- withdraw roll out 2- toxic + protect + dig (maybe) + rest

"Feature length movie" is right. And this one is one of the best of the year.

At the end of the video, did we just get a teaser about Feebas in Pokemon Platinum? That's REALLY interesting. Looking forward to that. Anyway, amazing video even though this run HAD to be brutal for Shuckle. Once again, you did it with Shuckle though it was hardly the curbstomp that this was in Crystal. Also can't believe how long this vid was, lol. But yeah, was nice to see some variety on a Pokemon NOT known for variety in strategy. Would Defense Curl have even worked in this game, assuming Shuckle could even get it? That's what I'd like to know.

Emerald: Give up. Jrose: I can do this all day.

That Bad Religion sample in your music is dope.

Now I know how my nights ending 🍁🥣😮‍💨😵‍💫

"Don't fuckle with Shuckle" - Shuckle Shucky the 3rd

Toxic, Protect, Dig strats? You have become the absolute crab bucket stall troll trainer.

Jrose, I really appreciate your silly little rhymes that you make. My husband and I both do that and everyone thinks it's really lame but we think it's hilarious.

Shuckle is one of the most adorable Pokemon. He's just a little turtle and I adore him

Jrose, next time you're going to do daycare levelling cancer like that, there's a way, WAY easier way to do it. Run north to the desert. There, you'll see a muddy ramp(the ones you need a mach bike to go up?) place your character at the ramp. find a way to have your character running up it and stay there...and come back in a few hours. every time you try, and fail, to go up the ramp, it's a step.

Holy crap this video is just two minutes short of actual feature length. that’s bananas