With its boosted attack and a powerful new Steel typing that eliminates double weaknesses, Steelix should shine where Onix fell short... right? Let’s find out in this optimized solo run using speedrun strategies to tackle Gen 2’s toughest trainers!
🏆 Crystal Solo Run Playlist 🏆
► Watch all my solo Pokémon Crystal challenges! Ampharos joins Furret, Typhlosion, and more as they take on Gen 2 under strict solo rules.
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🥈 Cross-Generation Playlist 🥈
► Curious how Pokémon from different generations perform in older games? Check out unique solo runs like Gen 4 legends in Gen 1 battles!
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🍕 Pokémon Solo Run Playlist 🍕
► A full collection of solo runs across various Pokémon games, featuring unique challenges, surprising underdogs, and epic victories.
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🍤 Solo Run Rules: 🍤
1️⃣ Only the title Pokémon can be used in battle. No switching at all, HM Pokémon are allowed.
2️⃣ No items in battle (Potions, TMs allowed outside).
3️⃣ No skips or exploits.
4️⃣ Double Team, Attract, and Curse TMs are banned.
5️⃣ Gameplay is at 3x speed (~180 frames).
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0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Stats and Moves Overview
3:46 - Pre-Falkner Grind Begins
4:42 - Hard Stone Pickup and Level 14 Grind
5:55 - First Gym: Falkner’s Flying Types
7:18 - Second Gym: Bugsy’s Bug Squad
9:17 - A Level 2 Voltorb?
9:29 - The Problem with Dig on Steelix
10:20 - Third Gym: Whitney’s Normal Types
11:04 - Sand Attack Shenanigans from a Kimono Girl
14:00 - Fourth Gym: Morty’s Ghostly Team
15:09 - Encountering a Wild Raikou
17:58 - Fifth Gym: Pryce’s Ice Types
19:39 - Brisk Swim and Chuck, Brother (Sixth Gym)
21:24 - Finding the Soft Sand for Steelix
22:11 - Seventh Gym: Jasmine’s Steel Types
24:36 - Eighth Gym: Clair’s Dragon Team
26:28 - Elite Four Start: Will’s Psychic Team
27:38 - Elite Four Bruno’s Fighting Types
31:04 - Johto Champion and Exploring Kanto
35:49 - Consistent Strategy for Red’s Team
39:34 - Level 95 Required for Red