Went viral16:16Soft Lock Picking: Trapping Yourself With Electrode
4.9M viewsfrom a 437K subscriber channel
437K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$11.1Kest.$4.4K to $17.8K
YouTube niche
How much do Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges YouTube channels make?
Small Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges channels are getting videos with 18.2M views and earning real money from YouTube ads.
Channels in this niche typically earn $322 to $1.3K total from all their videos, based on 2.9K videos and 31 channels we analyzed.
Part of RPG & Strategy Gaming
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Channels studied
31
2.9K videos tracked
Highest earner (all time)
~$367.1K est.
$146.8K to $587.3K total
Best single video earned
~$15.9K est.
$6.4K to $25.4K per video
Most-viewed video
18.2M views
from a 368K subscriber channel
Earnings breakdown
Distribution stats from 2.9K videos and 31 channels analyzed.
Average channel total
$322 to $1.3K
Estimated all-time total per channel
Top 25% of channels earn
$332 to $1.3K
Better-performing channels (all time)
Top 10% of channels earn
$759 to $3K
Highest-performing channels (all time)
Average per video
$113 to $451
Typical single-video earnings
Average views per video
112.9K
May be higher due to viral hits
Top 25% of videos get
75.9K
Views on better-performing videos
Top 10% of videos get
393K
Views on the biggest videos
If you post 4 videos a month
$452 to $1.8K
At this niche's typical per-video earnings
How often creators post
new video every 7 days
Average for channels in this niche
Is this niche growing?
Views are declining
Based on recent videos in this niche
Explore this niche
Browse RPG & Strategy Gaming YouTube niches, compare earnings across the Niche Finder analytics hub, or review the top channels below. We track 31 channels in Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges; this page highlights the highest-view examples.
31 total Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges YouTube channels tracked
Breakout videos
Videos that pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers.
Went viral16:16
Went viral49:16Pokemon Sword, but all the trainers are LVL 100!
3.2M viewsfrom a 608K subscriber channel
608K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$6.4Kest.$2.5K to $10.2K
Went viral1:19:13Is it Possible to Beat Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen with Only Magikarp? - Impossible Challenges
3.2M viewsfrom a 368K subscriber channel
Went viral1:16:44Can you Beat Pokemon Emerald with Just a Ditto?
2.8M viewsfrom a 368K subscriber channel
Went viral57:59How QUICKLY Can You Complete Professor Oak's Challenge in Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver?
2.7M viewsfrom a 209K subscriber channel
Went viral35:41Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Hardcore Nuzlocke - RANDOMIZER! (No items, No overleveling)
2.6M viewsfrom a 399K subscriber channel
Went viral29:16Pokémon Sword Hardcore Nuzlocke - Fighting Type Pokémon Only! (No items, No overleveling)
2.5M viewsfrom a 399K subscriber channel
Went viral34:25Pokémon Shield Hardcore Nuzlocke - ROCK Type Pokémon Only! (No items, No overleveling, no Dynamax)
2.5M viewsfrom a 399K subscriber channel
Went viral28:36Pokémon Sword Hardcore Nuzlocke - Dragon Type Pokémon Only! (No items, No overleveling)
2.5M viewsfrom a 399K subscriber channel
Went viral29:24My First Pokémon Infinite Fusion - Hardcore Nuzlocke!
2.4M viewsfrom a 399K subscriber channel
Went viral24:26Pokémon Y Hardcore Nuzlocke - FIGHTING Type Pokémon Only! (No items, No overleveling)
2.2M viewsfrom a 399K subscriber channel
Went viral47:36Can you beat Pokemon FireRed while blind and deaf?
2.2M viewsfrom a 91.7K subscriber channel
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Make a similar videoWhy this niche works
Top Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges videos usually run about 31 to 53 minutes and earn an estimated $113 to $451 per video, which works out to $452 to $1.8K a month if you post at this niche's typical pace of 4 videos a month. The best ones below pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers, the clearest sign a brand new channel can still land a hit here.
The strongest recent example is “Soft Lock Picking: Trapping Yourself With Electrode”, which reached 4.9M views from a 437K subscriber channel. Channels in RPG & Strategy Gaming often post about new video every 7 days, so consistency matters as much as one viral upload.
Videos are usually 31 to 53 minBased on 31 channels
Typical Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges video: 42 min · ~112.9K views per upload (niche average).
Compare with similar niches
See how Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenges stacks up against nearby opportunities.
Similar niches
Topics with overlapping audience and content patterns.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $322 to $1.3K est. |
| Self-Imposed Game Challenges | RPG & Strategy Gaming | $73 to $292 est. |
| Soulslike Challenge Runs | RPG & Strategy Gaming | $135 to $539 est. |
| Competitive Pokemon Strategy | Indie & Retro Gaming | $313 to $1.3K est. |
| Pokemon Tier Lists and Rankings | Indie & Retro Gaming | $115 to $461 est. |
| Shiny Pokemon Hunting | Indie & Retro Gaming | $103 to $412 est. |
| Fallout Challenge Runs | Gaming | $121 to $486 est. |
| Pokemon Card Collecting | RPG & Strategy Gaming | $20.8K to $57.1K est. |
| Roblox Noob to Pro Challenges | Roblox & Kids Gaming | $559 to $2.2K est. |
Compared with adjacent niches
Related opportunities in neighboring categories.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $322 to $1.3K est. |
| Competitive Pokemon Strategy | Indie & Retro Gaming | $313 to $1.3K est. |
| Pokemon Tier Lists and Rankings | Indie & Retro Gaming | $115 to $461 est. |
| Shiny Pokemon Hunting | Indie & Retro Gaming | $103 to $412 est. |
| Fallout Challenge Runs | Gaming | $121 to $486 est. |
| Roblox Noob to Pro Challenges | Roblox & Kids Gaming | $559 to $2.2K est. |
| Pokemon ROM Hacks and Fan Games | Indie & Retro Gaming | $193 to $772 est. |
| Pokemon TCG Pocket | Indie & Retro Gaming | $176 to $705 est. |
| Pokemon Unite Gameplay | Roblox & Kids Gaming | $155 to $618 est. |
How the numbers work
How earnings are estimated, what is public, and when this page was last updated.
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
- Data source
- Public YouTube discovery
- Built from publicly available channels and videos matched to this niche.
- Confidence
- Confidence is highest when a niche has many long-form breakout videos with known subscriber counts. Percentile ranges are precomputed from the analyzed sample; thin niches may show wider ranges or missing percentiles.
- We take a video's public view count and estimate how much ad revenue it earned, using a typical pay-per-view rate for this niche. The result is a range (low to high).
- A channel's total estimated earnings are the sum of all its individual video estimates, across the channel's entire history.
- These estimates assume all views earned ad revenue. In reality many channels have not turned on ads, so real earnings are usually lower.
- Actual earnings depend on the creator's monetization status, audience location, ad formats, sponsorships, and more.
- Verified data comes from visible YouTube channel pages and video listings. Estimated data is filled in from related channels when direct info was not available.
- Data is independently sourced from public information. NoodleTomato is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube.
Read the full methodology on the Niche Finder methodology page.
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