Tyranitar vs Metagross: Which Pseudo Legendary Is More OVERPOWERED in Generation 1?
Channel: Gym Leader Matt
Date: 21/01/2024

Tyranitar and Metagross, two powerhouse pseudo-legendaries from different generations, face off in this optimized solo run showdown. Using speedrun strategies, which one proves more overpowered in Generation 1? Let’s find out!

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📐 Math Behind Rankings: 📐
     ► See the calculations behind my tier rankings and how final results are determined:
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🍤 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. 

🎵 What Is the Chansey Rule? 🎵
     ► The Chansey Rule is the act of choosing the highest Special stat for modern Pokémon from either Special Attack or Special Defense to be their Generation 1 Special stat.
     ► It is called this because Chansey's Special in Generation 1 is 105 but was split into 35 Special Attack and 105 Special Defense starting in Generation 2. I follow this method and change nothing else in regard to stats.

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0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Stat and Move Comparison
4:43 - First Gym: Brock’s Rock Types
8:15 - Single Highest Cluster
10:44 - Second Gym: Misty’s Water Types
12:01 - Tyranitar’s Path to Lt. Surge: Building Momentum
14:05 - Metagross’s Path to Lt. Surge: A Strategic Grind
15:35 - Split Data: First Comparison
16:18 - Similar Mid-Game Routes: Both Take on Cycling Road
21:00 - Tyranitar Takes on Koga’s Poison Types: A Rocky Matchup
21:30 - Stone Edge Gives Tyranitar a Power Spike: A Critical Upgrade
23:55 - Metagross Takes on Koga’s Poison Types: A Test of Durability
24:13 - Split Data: Metagross Takes the Lead
25:09 - Third Gym: Metagross Takes on Erika’s Grass Types with Precision
26:09 - Metagross Silph Co. / Rival #5: Overcoming Rival Obstacles
26:57 - Metagross Sabrina: Mind Over Matter
27:23 - Brisk Swim Down to Cinnabar
27:40 - Metagross Blaine: Overpowering the Fire Specialist
28:45 - Tyranitar Blaine: Rock Meets Fire
29:08 - Tyranitar Erika: Grass Types Meet Stone Edge
29:57 - Tyranitar Silph Co. / Rival #5: A Grueling Matchup
30:33 - Tyranitar Sabrina: A Mental Challenge
31:13 - Tyranitar Giovanni: The Ground King Falls
34:09 - Metagross Giovanni: Finishing the Gym Circuit
37:37 - Split Data: Final Look at Both Pokémon
39:26 - Elite Four Start: Lorelei’s Chilling Challenge
41:57 - Elite Four Agatha: Both Pokémon Struggle with Speed
46:15 - Tyranitar Champion Fight: The Final Push
47:26 - Metagross Champion Fight: A Show of Strength
48:45 - Results: How Overpowered Were Tyranitar and Metagross