How FAST Can Politoed Beat Pokémon Crystal?

Politoed finally gets its chance to shine in this optimized Pokémon Crystal solo run. With speedrun strategies in play, can it prove it’s more than just Poliwhirl with a crown? Let’s find out! 🏆 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. ►   • Pokémon Crystal Solo Runs   🥈 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! ►   • Cross-Generation Pokémon Solo Runs   🍕 Pokémon Solo Run Playlist 🍕 ► A full collection of solo runs across various Pokémon games, featuring unique challenges, surprising underdogs, and epic victories. ►https://tinyurl.com/mattpkmnsolo 🍤 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). 💸 Support the Channel! 💸 ► Patreon:   / gymleadermatt   ► Membership:    / @gymleadermatt1987   🍿 Join the squad, brother!🍿 ►http://tinyurl.com/h7yt67w #politoed #pokemonchallenge #pokemoncrystal #speedrun 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Stats and Moves 2:05 - First Gym: Falkner's Flying Types 4:50 - Second Gym: Bugsy's Bug Squad 7:02 - Rant About Trade Evolutions 9:09 - Third Gym: Whitney's Normal Types 10:02 - Haircut and Early Return 10:43 - Split Data: First Look 12:33 - Fourth Gym: Morty's Ghost Types 14:50 - Brisk Swim and Chuck, Brother (Fifth Gym) 15:50 - Mystic Water in Cherrygrove 16:34 - Sixth Gym: Pryce's Ice Team 16:57 - Seventh Gym: Jasmine's Steel Team 18:08 - Eighth Gym: Clair's Dragon Types 18:43 - Whirl Islands and Mt. Mortar Rare Candies 19:38 - Split Data: Pre-Elite Four Look 20:37 - Elite Four Start: Will's Psychic Team 24:33 - Politoed is the Johto Champion 24:45 - Kanto Blitz 26:08 - Split Data: Final Look 27:17 - Red Battle: Politoed's Final Test 32:38 - Results: How fast did Politoed beat the game?