The Pokémon Fan Club Chairman might be eccentric, but Rapidash deserves the hype. In this optimized solo run, using speedrun strategies, can it overcome Kanto’s toughest trainers? Let’s find out!
🏆 Pokémon Red Solo Challenge Playlist (up to date) 🏆
► Watch more Gen 1 challenges with unique Pokémon, including legendaries and fan favorites:
► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZTkUWMNDH-etrXDvPeCVJ-lKQTcYrKzW
🥈 Cross-Generation Playlist 🥈
► Explore solo runs across different Pokémon generations! Legendary Pokémon, surprising underdogs, and unique challenges await:
► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZTkUWMNDH-fTg-IqyV-2lpNE_mdgDOwW
📐 Math Behind Rankings: 📐
► See the calculations behind my tier rankings and how final results are determined:
► https://youtu.be/KmDUsr9stYA
🍤 Solo Run Rules: 🍤
1️⃣ Only the title Pokémon can be used in battle. No switching; HM Pokémon are required.
2️⃣ No items in battle (Potions, TMs allowed outside battle).
3️⃣ No skips or exploits, including Pokedoll Marowak skip (badge boost glitch is unavoidable).
4️⃣ Double Team and Toxic TMs are banned (naturally learned versions are allowed).
5️⃣ Gameplay is at 3x speed; rankings are based on in-game time and resets.
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0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Stats and Moves
3:08 - First Gym: Brock's Rock Types
4:23 - Routing to Level 18 Before Cerulean
6:05 - Single Highest Cluster
6:50 - Second Gym: Misty's Water Types
7:48 - Rest and Body Slam are Keys to Success
8:22 - Third Gym: Lt. Surge's Electric Types
8:53 - Growling the Boomer Hiker
10:16 - Fourth Gym: Erika's Grass Types
13:16 - Catching Snorlax and Cycling Road Grinding
16:36 - Fifth Gym: Koga's Poison Types
17:38 - Split Data: First Look
18:41 - Brisk Swim Down to Cinnabar
19:19 - Sixth Gym: Blaine's Fire Types
20:10 - Silph Co. and Rival #5
20:39 - Seventh Gym: Sabrina's Psychic Types
21:22 - Eighth Gym: Giovanni's Ground Types
23:25 - Split Data: Final Look
25:35 - Elite Four Start: Lorelei's Ice Types
28:31 - Lance and Raid Boss Gyarados
30:59 - Champion Battle
32:25 - Results: How fast did Rapidash beat the game?