How OVERPOWERED Would Shadow Lugia Be in Generation 1?
Channel: Gym Leader Matt
Date: 2023-10-29

Shadow Lugia from Gale of Darkness steps into this optimized Pokémon Red solo run. Using speedrun strategies and its unique moveset, can it dominate Kanto’s toughest trainers? Let’s find out!

🥈 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

🏆 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

📐 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.

🎵 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.

🌮 What I use to make my ROMs: 🌮
     ► Regular assembly: https://github.com/pret/pokered
          ► This GitHub link contains the Pokered assembly, a disassembly of Pokémon Red to customize how you see fit.

💸 Support the Channel! 💸
     ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GymLeaderMatt
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#Lugia #PokemonChallenge #PokemonRed #Speedrun #galeofdarkness 

0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Stats and Moves
2:54 - First Gym: Brock’s Rock Types
3:40 - Lugia Has PP Problems
4:06 - Explaining Shadow Blast in Terms of Gen 1
8:37 - Single Highest Cluster
9:13 - Second Gym: Misty’s Water Team
10:35 - Third Gym: Lt. Surge’s Electric Squad
12:13 - Good Runs Do Not Need Vitamins
13:12 - Fourth Gym: Erika’s Grass Types
15:05 - Silph Co. / Rival #5
16:35 - Fifth Gym: Sabrina’s Psychic Team
17:25 - Sixth Gym: Koga’s Poison Team
17:52 - Brisk Swim Down to Cinnabar
18:30 - Seventh Gym: Blaine’s Fire Types
19:35 - Eighth Gym: Giovanni’s Ground Force
21:04 - Pre-Elite Four Notes
22:57 - Elite Four Start: Lorelei and Beyond
25:38 - Champion Fight: Shadow Lugia’s Final Test
26:58 - Results: How overpowered was Shadow Lugia?