How FAST Can Golem Beat Pokémon Red?

Golem, the iconic rock with double weaknesses, steps up in this optimized Pokémon Red solo run. Using speedrun strategies, can it overcome its bad starting moveset and dominate Kanto’s toughest trainers? Let’s find out!

🏆 Pokémon Red Solo Challenge Playlist (up to date) 🏆
► Watch more Gen 1 challenges with unique Pokémon, including legendaries and fan favorites:
►    • Modern Gen 1 Solo Runs: Ranked and Optimized  

🥈 Cross-Generation Playlist 🥈
► Explore solo runs across different Pokémon generations! Legendary Pokémon, surprising underdogs, and unique challenges await:
►   • Cross-Generation Pokémon Solo Runs  

📐 Math Behind Rankings: 📐
► See the calculations behind my tier rankings and how final results are determined:
►    • Math and logic behind my solo rankings  

🍤 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.

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0:00 - Intro
0:29 - The Ground/Rock Challenge
6:02 - First Gym: Brock's Rock Types
9:08 - Single Highest Cluster and Misty’s Threat
9:48 - Second Gym: Misty's Water Team
11:22 - Third Gym: Lt. Surge's Electric Types
13:15 - Fourth Gym: Erika's Grass Team
13:50 - Fifth Gym: Koga's Poison Types
14:12 - Brisk Swim Down to Cinnabar
14:26 - Sixth Gym: Blaine's Fire Types
15:33 - Silph Co. and Rival #5
16:53 - Seventh Gym: Sabrina's Psychic Team
18:03 - Eighth Gym: Giovanni's Ground Team
19:03 - Discussing Lorelei’s Ice Challenge
19:34 - Elite Four Start: Lorelei and Beyond
22:25 - Champion Fight
24:00 - Results: How fast did Golem beat the game?