After more than a year and thousands of attempts, the toughest Pokémon challenge has been overcome. This is Super Kaizo Ironmon, a game mode that has challenged even the most experienced trainers in the community. This set of extreme rules limits players to using only one Pokémon and prohibits setup moves and items that increase stats after the final gym. This complex challenge has raised concerns about its possible impossibility to be completed, as it is estimated that more than 100,000 unsuccessful attempts have been made so far.
An absolutely absurd challenge
The great victory came when the streamer Reimi managed to defeat Gary Oak on his attempt number 8,502, using a Crobat with exceptional stats. This feat has been highlighted for the level of difficulty presented, even with a very strong Pokémon. At the climax of the confrontation, Reimi’s success was apparently influenced by a stroke of luck: Gary’s Rayquaza used the move Substitute, which allowed Crobat to survive and ultimately win the battle. This instance underscores the relevance of chance in the game, a factor that has raised disbelief among Pokémon fans.
Community members had expressed their concern about the possibility that Super Kaizo Ironmon might never be overcome, making Reimi’s triumph feel like a historic moment. Throughout her effort, Reimi had doubted her ability to succeed, stating that “there’s a reason why every time I’m asked ‘can this be done?’ I say: ‘I don’t know, man.’” Her victory, therefore, not only marks a new milestone in the history of Pokémon challenges but also renews interest and motivation for players looking to overcome this titanic test.
