How OVERPOWERED Would Rayquaza Be in Generation 1?
Channel: Gym Leader Matt
Date: 2023-03-12

Rayquaza, the emerald sky dragon, takes on Pokémon Red in this optimized solo run. Using speedrun strategies and its overwhelming power, can it soar past 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
     ► Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDZkdJNJMtU2J8tKmQrXv2Q/join

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#Rayquaza #PokemonChallenge #PokemonRed #Speedrun 

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Stats and Moves
3:58 - First Gym: Brock’s Rock Types
5:34 - Why Dragon Ascent Isn’t Included
6:59 - Second Gym: Misty’s Water Team
8:46 - Single Highest Cluster
11:08 - Third Gym: Lt. Surge’s Electric Challenge
12:59 - Fourth Gym: Erika’s Grass Types
14:48 - Silph Co. and Rival #5
17:17 - Fifth Gym: Sabrina’s Psychic Team
17:57 - Sixth Gym: Koga’s Poison Team
18:28 - Brisk Swim Down to Cinnabar
18:46 - Seventh Gym: Blaine’s Fire Types
19:12 - Eighth Gym: Giovanni’s Ground Force
20:11 - Popping Rare Candies and Elite Four Prep
20:54 - Elite Four Start: Lorelei’s Ice Types
24:03 - Champion Fight
25:29 - Results: How overpowered is Rayquaza?