Pokémon gamers all over the world have gone to great lengths to beat the games in creative and unconventional ways. Just a few weeks ago, a player completed a seven-year quest to max out his Pokémon pedometer.

But one player named Leomon claimed that it didn't matter whether if your Pokémon was strong or weak; if you were a skilled trainer, you should win with your favorite monster. Playing the classic Pokémon Ruby, Leomon set out to beat the game with his Pokémon of choice.

His Pokémon happened to be Magikarp—perhaps the most unexciting, yet captivating creature. And for Leoman to conquer the final gym leaders with a Magikarp? Well it only took him about 5 and a half years. (via Kotaku)

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Leomon streamed his final battles on a service called NicoNico, which saw 475,000 viewers tune in to see him accomplish the impossible.

The 30-minute video that ultimately concludes with his victory can be seen below. His reactions are just as intense and exclamatory as you would imagine.

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He then took to Twitter, inspiring trainers everywhere with the notion that hard work truly pays off. Leomon waited paitently for more than five years, and the reward was undoubtedly sweet.

つよい ポケモン

よわい ポケモン

そんなの ひとの かって

ほんとうに つよい トレーナーなら

すきな ポケモンで

かてるように がんばるべき

そして おれは しゃちほこが だいすきだ ５年半、本当に、本当に、ありがとう。 pic.twitter.com/UpMLNGSzYg — レオモン (@K_LEOMON) May 5, 2017

Fans and followers of his journey also chimed in on Twitter, sending out congratulatory messages and fan art that praised his achievement. See some of them here.

As continuous fans of Pokémon, the internet won again, along with Magikarp. Congrats Leomon!

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