Name: THESE 10 POKEMON MUST CARRY MY SEASON | DITTO DRAFT LEAGUE @Jon-LukeVGC
Uploaded: 2026-09-27T08:17:00-05:00
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Description: THESE 10 POKEMON MUST CARRY MY SEASON | DITTO DRAFT LEAGUE

THESE 10 POKEMON MUST CARRY MY SEASON | DITTO DRAFT LEAGUE

Jon-Luke VGC 2026-09-27 | THESE 10 POKEMON MUST CARRY MY SEASON | DITTO DRAFT LEAGUE

ASSAULT VEST MIRAIDON IS MY FAVORITE SET | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-23 | ASSAULT VEST MIRAIDON IS MY FAVORITE SET | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team by Dodoriosiriru on Twitter. I've featured their teams before and really enjoyed them, so let's take a look!

This team is mostly standard, with a few tricks. The least common set is Choice Band Arceus for immediate damage that has Trick to swap items with an opposing Pokémon. Its restricted partner is Assault Vest Miraidon, probably my favorite set for the dragon of all time. This one has Snarl over Dazzling Gleam to assist in the Calyrex Shadow Rider matchup.

Volcarona patches up Zamazenta with an Electric Seed to boost its defense and Tailwind to boost everyone's speed. Since the seed is taken, the team's Arubega Farigiraf has a Sitrus Berry instead. Focus Sash Chien-Pao is nothing new, but this set has an old throwback with Sacred Sword over a second dark-type move. Finally, Choice Scarf Urshifu is absolutely cracked.

Rental Code: 2DDS1B
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/5ca2d30491fb0326
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:05 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Ice
15:00 Battle 2 vs Magearna & Calyrex Ice
27:31 Battle 3 vs Arceus & Calyrex Shadow
39:16 Battle 4 vs Koraidon & Miraidon
50:54 Battle 5 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Shadow
01:01:10 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Arceus @ Choice Band
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- Trick

Miraidon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 92 HP / 12 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Volt Switch
- Dragon Pulse
- Snarl

Farigiraf @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Armor Tail
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 204 HP / 164 Def / 4 SpA / 108 SpD / 28 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic Noise
- Foul Play
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room

Volcarona @ Electric Seed
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 4 SpA / 4 SpD / 108 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fiery Dance
- Rage Powder
- Tailwind
- Protect

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 236 Atk / 20 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Aqua Jet
- Close Combat
- U-turn

Chien-Pao @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ice Spinner
- Sucker Punch
- Sacred Sword
- Protect
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SYLVEON WON A REGIONAL IN REGULATION H | 2026 VGC REG H

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-21 | SYLVEON WON A REGIONAL IN REGULATION H | 2026 VGC REG H

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am reacting to Stefan Mott (PengyTwitch) winning the 2026 Monterrey Regional Championships. Someone, thankfully, posted the in-venue stream, so we can watch it! The team features someone insane picks like Yawn Sylveon, Garganacl, and Scyther. Unfortunately, we do not have the EVs, but we can still see the Open Team Sheet for the whole team!

Rental Code: N/A
Poke Paste: N/A
Team Creator: https://x.com/PengyTwitch/status/1967431900424998979
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:22 Battle 1
15:50 Battle 2
21:50 Battle 3
34:38 Reflections
38:47 Outro
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CALYREX SHADOW & ZAMAZENTA ARE STILL AMAZING IN REG J | 2026 VGC

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-19 | CALYREX SHADOW & ZAMAZENTA ARE STILL AMAZING IN REG J | 2026 VGC

Greetings from New Zealand! (At least when this is uploaded. Right now I'm in my office.) Today I will be seeing if the tried and true CSR/Zama core is till good in Regulation J. Let's take a look.

This team is standard, so I won't spend too much time on the explanation. Life Orb Calyrex Shadow Rider with Nasty Plot dishes an insane amount of damage. This one is Tera Dark to help against Opposing CSR & stop Prankster shenanigans. You partner it with Focus Sash Smeargle, which can decorate or spore if it gets a Moody Speed Boost. The other Restricted is Zamazenta, which has Wide Guard support for CSR and threatens the normal and dark types that hamper Calyrex.

Tornadus provides speed control with Tailwind but can also be an offensive force if you Decorate before going for Bleakwind Storm. Rillaboom offers Terrain Control, Fake Out support, and priority through Grassy Glide. Finally, Ogerpon also have Follow Me and priority, which helps it complete the team.

Rental Code: 109VMJ
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/1a9071f6e2710145
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:46 Battle 1 vs Arceus & Miraidon
18:18 Battle 2 vs Groudon & Darkrai
27:00 Battle 3 vs Koraidon & Calyrex Ice
38:01 Battle 4 vs Arceus & Miraidon (Yes, the Same Team)
47:14 Battle 5 vs Calyrex Shadow & Koraidon
54:36 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 204 HP / 4 Atk / 180 Def / 28 SpD / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 76 Def / 124 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Grassy Glide
- Fake Out

Calyrex-Shadow @ Life Orb
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 20 HP / 236 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psybeam
- Nasty Plot
- Protect

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spore
- Decorate
- Follow Me
- Fake Out

Tornadus @ Sky Plate
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 244 HP / 116 Def / 44 SpA / 92 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bleakwind Storm
- Taunt
- Tailwind
- Protect

Ogerpon-Hearthflame (F) @ Hearthflame Mask
Ability: Mold Breaker
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 204 HP / 76 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Grassy Glide
- Follow Me
- Spiky Shield
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BRONZONG & GARCHOMP TACKLE A TOURNEY | 2026 VGC REG H

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-16 | BRONZONG & GARCHOMP TACKLE A TOURNEY | 2026 VGC REG H

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Bronzong team that I made. I told y'all it was the meta pick. Let's take a look!

Bronzong hard walls both Ursaluna forms, so I felt it was good. This set uses Grassy Seed for an immediate defense boost, and Iron Defense/Body Press to set up and sweep. It's Zamazenta at home. The Rillaboom is a standard Reg H set but with U-Turn over High Horsepower, and Tera Poison over Fire. The reason is that Garchomp is on the team to replace Dragonite. Tera Fairy, but with Substitute to punish passive plays.

The Volcarona is standard. Tera Fairy, Tera Blast with Quiver Dance to handle the plethora of Dragon Types. The last two are a pair. Hisuian Arcanine is incredible for the current meta. Well... if Rock Slide hits. It's Clear Amulet to ignore Incineroar. Finally, Tera Ghost Sneasler to get those sweet, sweet coaching boosts.

Rental Code: KJ8XP8
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:36 Battle 1 vs Ursaluna/P2 Balance
16:58 Battle 2 vs THE Benny Vasquez
27:28 Battle 3 vs Double Dragon
34:57 Battle 4 vs Annihilape Balance
43:51 Battle 5 vs Mono-Fire
51:30 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Bronzong @ Grassy Seed
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 140 Def / 124 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Protect

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 124 HP / 196 Atk / 12 Def / 76 SpD / 100 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn

Garchomp @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Rough Skin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Scale Shot
- Stomping Tantrum
- Substitute
- Protect

Sneasler @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unburden
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Dire Claw
- Coaching
- Protect

Arcanine-Hisui @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Slide
- Flare Blitz
- Extreme Speed
- Protect

Volcarona @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Def / 36 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe
Modest Nature
- Heat Wave
- Tera Blast
- Quiver Dance
- Protect
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6 TEAMS YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR IN REG H | 2026 VGC REG H

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-14 | 6 TEAMS YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR IN REG H | 2026 VGC REG H

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am discussing some of the prominent teams I've seen in Regulation H. You've all been asking, and I'm a man of the people. All pastes shown in the video will be in this description. Feel free to take, use, and tweak them! Not much more to say than that, so enjoy the video!

Rental Code: N/A
Poke Pastes:
MausApe: pokepast.es/e4aaedbf5d7e7b65
Faux MausApe: pokepast.es/7ef1e5cf17b04364
Silva Sun: pokepast.es/e54da5f24543dfbc
2-2-2 Sneasler/Deedee: pokepast.es/28d82f67ca287dba
Balance Sneasler/Deedee: pokepast.es/1b90b441e6d0ff83
Arch Rain: pokepast.es/d01211056480594e
Gambit/Redirect: pokepast.es/7bee620d3ffa8811
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Maus-Ape
09:04 Faux Maus-Ape
15:01 Marco Silva Sun
31:05 2-2-2 Sneasler & Indeedee
41:40 Balance Sneasler & Indeedee
46:13 Archaludon Rain
52:15 Kingambit/Volcarona & Re-Direction
57:18 Costa Hyper-Offense
59:54 Outro & Thoughts
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Andy's Thread: https://x.com/AndyBakesYT/status/1962896281937822104
Arch Rain: youtube.com/watch?v=NKnYXQ7O3B0&ab_channel=Jon-LukeVGC
Maus-Ape: youtube.com/watch?v=KDT7tv40hiQ&ab_channel=Jon-LukeVGC
Silva Sun: youtube.com/watch?v=L0UN5VKowks&t=1s&ab_channel=Jon-LukeVGC
Sneasler/Deedee: youtube.com/watch?v=NJqc75CGWk4&t=2s&ab_channel=Jon-LukeVGC

Reg J Cores Video: youtube.com/watch?v=yMF8modUb4M&ab_channel=Jon-LukeVGC
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I HIT RANK 29 IN THE WORLD WITH SNORLAX & KORAIDON | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-12 | I HIT RANK 29 IN THE WORLD WITH SNORLAX & KORAIDON | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am back with the Snorlax team I made in Regulation I. I've been testing it in Reg J, and it works quite well! Let's take a look.

Snorlax is a wonderful answer to Calyrex Ice, so I built a team around it that otherwise struggles against the broken horse. Clear Amulet Koraidon is the first restricted. It has a ton of bulk but still max attack, adamant. It dishes out insane damage. It's partnered with Calyrex Shadow Rider with Disable to punish choice-locked Pokémon.

Rillaboom is the set I took to NAIC for Terrain Control. Raging Bolt offers immediate offense with Magnet-boosted, Protosynthesis-boosted, Tera-Electric-Boosted Thunderbolts. It's insane. Finally, Brute Bonnet puts things to sleep, and it's super fun. It's a mix of Hyper-Offense and Balance to appeal to the widest possible audience.

Rental Code: 962Y5M
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/2075ae451a55603e
Team Creator: ME

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:34 Battle 1 vs CSR & Zamazenta
15:45 Battle 2 vs Arceus & CSR
26:48 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & CIR
37:11 Battle 4 vs Kyogre & Lunala
46:54 Battle 5 vs CSR & Zamazenta (A Different One)
55:01 Outro & Thoughts
__________________________________________________________________________Team:
Snorlax @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 164 HP / 252 Def / 92 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Facade
- Crunch
- Encore
- Yawn

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 4 Def / 204 SpD / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn

Koraidon @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 204 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 28 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Collision Course
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Protect

Calyrex-Shadow @ Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 12 HP / 84 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Disable
- Protect

Raging Bolt @ Magnet
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 188 HP / 116 Def / 180 SpA / 12 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Protect

Brute Bonnet @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 124 Def / 132 SpD
Impish Nature
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
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KYOGRE AND MAGEARNA ARENT MY CUP OF TEA | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-09 | KYOGRE AND MAGEARNA AREN'T MY CUP OF TEA | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team (poorly) featuring Kyogre and Magearna. Let's take a look.

Twitter user Kashiwagineru posted this team, and I was interested in Life Orb Urshifu. People calculate for Surging Strikes all the time, but that extra damage boost throws those out the window. He is also powered up by Mystic Water Kyogre, which sets up the rain when it enters the battlefield. Kyogre also helps the other Restricted, Magearna, weakening the Fire-type damage that is otherwise super effective on the Pokémon.

The rest of the team is standard. Choice Scarf Annihilape can help with Pivoting while also using Final Gambit to immediately give Magearna a +2 to its Special Attack. Indeedee helps with Terrain Control and can keep its partner safe with Follow Me. Finally, Iron Jugulis has additional speed control in Tailwind, and provides flying coverage for pesky grass types.

Rental Code: HSML6F
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/95eda6e07e4f36ed
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:22 Battle 1 vs Deoxys & Zamazenta
10:32 Battle 2 vs Lunala & Calyrex Ice
17:56 Battle 3 vs Kyogre & Zamazenta
27:55 Battle 4 vs Arceus & Zacian
37:16 Battle 5 vs Kyogre & Manaphy
41:14 Outro & Thoughts
__________________________________________________________________________
Team:
Kyogre @ Mystic Water
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 140 HP / 92 Def / 156 SpA / 12 SpD / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Water Spout
- Origin Pulse
- Thunder
- Protect

Magearna @ Leftovers
Ability: Soul-Heart
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 172 HP / 84 Def / 156 SpA / 92 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 8 Spe
- Fleur Cannon
- Flash Cannon
- Protect
- Trick Room

Iron Jugulis @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 164 HP / 4 Def / 68 SpA / 180 SpD / 92 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Snarl
- Air Slash
- Protect
- Tailwind

Annihilape @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Vital Spirit
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Final Gambit
- Close Combat
- Shadow Claw
- U-turn

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Life Orb
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 60 HP / 172 Atk / 4 Def / 92 SpD / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Protect

Indeedee-F @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Psychic Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Follow Me
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
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IRON VALIANT IS INSANE ON LADDER | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-07 | IRON VALIANT IS INSANE ON LADDER | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using the second team in a row from Akerubii. This team is unique with Cosmic Power Arceus. Let's take a look.

That's right, it's Cosmic Power Arceus. The move is used in conjunction with Body Press and Stored Power, both of which get stronger with each boost. It's partnered with Focus Sash Calyrex Shadow Rider, one of my personal favorite Pokémon. However, the "tech" move on this set is Pollen Puff to deal with Psychic types and heal up Arceus.

Sinistcha is also on the team to give passive recovery, lower physical damage with Strength Sap, and potentially burn with Matcha Gotcha. Incineroar serves a similar role using Intimidate, but this set features Assault Vest to be more offensive. Booster Energy Iron Valiant provides Wide Guard and Feint Support. Finally, Life Orb Raging Bolt deals an unholy amount of damage.

Rental Code: XSH9N2
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Team Creator: https://x.com/akerubii64/status/1962478802015256788

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:02 Battle 1 vs Pecharunt & Solgaleo
16:02 Battle 2 vs Magearna & Calyrex Ice
22:56 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Ice
35:13 Battle 4 vs Groudon & Darkrai
41:00 Battle 5 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Ice
56:24 Outro & Thoughts
__________________________________________________________________________
Team:
Arceus @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 4 SpA / 20 SpD / 76 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Stored Power
- Cosmic Power
- Recover

Calyrex-Shadow @ Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Pollen Puff
- Protect

Incineroar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
- U-turn

Sinistcha @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Hospitality
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Matcha Gotcha
- Shadow Ball
- Rage Powder
- Strength Sap

Raging Bolt @ Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 68 HP / 140 Def / 252 SpA / 44 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderclap
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Protect

Iron Valiant @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 204 HP / 4 Atk / 100 Def / 20 SpD / 180 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spirit Break
- Feint
- Wide Guard
- Protect
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CAN HOOPA UNBOUND BEAT THE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS? | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-05 | CAN HOOPA UNBOUND BEAT THE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS? | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Hoopa Unbound team that I found on Twitter. I thought it looked fun, so let's take a look!

Hoopa is an interesting Pokémon. Psychic/Dark is a double-edged sword for typing, and its speed tier is in the awkward middle ground. Also, its Defense is terrible. This team opts to fix that. Coaching, Choice Scarf Annihilape boosts Hoopa's attack and defense, so it can also heal back more from Drain Punch. Zacian partners with it to cover some higher speed tier Pokémon while also benefiting from Coaching Boosts.

Tornadus provides speed control and works wonders next to Urshifu, as it can also set up the rain. Finally, Amoonguss provides healing with Pollen Puff and redirection with Rage Powder. The tools are set, but is it enough to make Hoopa Unbound viable in Regulation J? Let's find out!

Rental Code: 28MPSJ
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/ecf86c4cfbb97787
Team Creator: https://x.com/akerubii64/status/1962478802015256788

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:43 Battle 1 vs Lunala & Magearna
12:30 Battle 2 vs Arceus & Koraidon
21:55 Battle 3 vs Miraidon &... Riolu?
32:16 Battle 4 vs Koraidon & Ho-Oh
42:00 Battle 5 vs Darkrai & Calyrex Shadow
45:50 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Hoopa-Unbound @ White Herb
Ability: Magician
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 92 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Zen Headbutt
- Drain Punch
- Protect

Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 172 HP / 164 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 164 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Behemoth Blade
- Play Rough
- Sacred Sword
- Protect

Annihilape @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Rage Fist
- Final Gambit
- Coaching

Tornadus @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 188 HP / 92 Def / 44 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bleakwind Storm
- Tailwind
- Rain Dance
- Taunt

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- Detect

Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Pollen Puff
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Clear Smog
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VOLCANION & CSR ARE AN UNEXPECTED PAIR | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-09-02 | VOLCANION & CSR ARE AN UNEXPECTED PAIR | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Volcanion & Calyrex Shadow team that I found on Twitter. Let's take a look!

Assault Vest Volcanion is a set that exists. I'm not going to hold you up; this Pokémon is pretty mid. However, we've got to try it! Fire & Water is a typing unique to it. The other Restricted is Choice Specs Calyrex Shadow Rider. Why? Because Best of 1, that's why.

Smeargle is the usual partner for Calyrex, and this team is no exception. The difference is that this one has Wide Guard over Decorate since you can't tera out of your Dark and Ghost weaknesses with Calyrex. The team also features Choice Band Dragonite using some unusual moves, including Rock Slide and Low Kick. then there is Dondozo and Tatsugiri. My beloveds.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:49 Introduction
05:52 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & CIR
17:03 Battle 2 vs CIR & Magearna
24:39 Battle 3 vs Darkrai & Groudon
37:33 Battle 4 vs Miraidon & Groudon
48:11 Battle 5 vs Mewtwo & Koraidon
58:50 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Dondozo @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 28 HP / 4 Atk / 84 Def / 164 SpD / 228 Spe
Impish Nature
- Wave Crash
- Body Press
- Substitute
- Protect

Tatsugiri @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Commander
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Muddy Water
- Draco Meteor
- Icy Wind
- Surf

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spore
- Wide Guard
- Follow Me
- Fake Out

Calyrex-Shadow @ Choice Specs
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Pollen Puff
- Shadow Ball

Volcanion @ Assault Vest
Ability: Water Absorb
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 204 HP / 28 Def / 236 SpA / 12 SpD / 28 Spe
Modest Nature
- Heat Wave
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power
- Tera Blast

Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Level: 50
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Rock Slide
- Low Kick
- Iron Head
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68 UNDERUSED POKEMON TO TEAMBUILD WITH IN REG H | 2026 VGC

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-31 | 68 UNDERUSED POKEMON TO TEAMBUILD WITH IN REG H | 2026 VGC

Fun Fact: Bronzong can learn Rain Dance because it's modeled after a dotaku, a bell tied to agricultural rituals.

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Y'all loved my last tier list video. In fact, it's my second-most-watched upload! So, I figured I would do it again while answering a ton of your comments. Many people were upset that their favorite didn't make the list, so now I'm moving on to the next tier of Pokémon.

This list will feature all Regulation H Pokémon with usage between .99% - .20%. I wanted to go lower, but then the list would be enormous, and the video is long enough as is. So, I hope y'all like it. Let me know what you think, and if you would like to see more content like this, make sure to like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member.

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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Tier List (Don't Make Me Stamp Each Pokemon Please)
01:17:35 Outro
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KORAIDON & ARCEUS ARE THE NEW SUN CORE | 2025 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-29 | KORAIDON & ARCEUS ARE THE NEW SUN CORE | 2025 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a sun team featuring Koraidon & Arceus-Ground. Let's take a look!

Koraidon is the standard sun restricted. This creator opts for Clear Amulet, my personal choice, using a lot of bulk. Just make sure you get one Flame Charge off as early as possible. Arceus-Ground is the second restricted and uses Calm Mind for a quick setup, with Heat Wave to take advantage of the sun.

Tera Stellar, Focus Sash Flutter Mane is Gio's baby, and it continues to shine. Brute Bonnet provides variance and punishes passive plays, which is one of my favorite ways to play the game. Life Orb Raging Bolt deals an insane amount of damage. Especially when your opponent has a Miraidon. Finally, Assault Vest Incineroar offers great support and pivoting while still dishing incredible damage thanks to Koraidon's sun.

Rental Code: L7WG8M
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/bf017fbd4b396f03
Team Creator: https://x.com/Sarapoke0914/status/1959204422434832406

It was not Bryson's team, but it still has the same 6, so I'll include the links.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:28 Introduction
05:03 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Zamazenta
16:00 Battle 2 vs Pecharunt & Magearna
22:13 Battle 3 vs Keldeo & Mewtwo
31:20 Battle 4 vs Zamazenta & Lunala
37:01 Battle 5 vs Terapagos & Koraidon
47:02 Battle 6 vs Volcanion & Lunala
55:45 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Arceus-Ground @ Earth Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 236 HP / 4 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Judgment
- Heat Wave
- Calm Mind
- Protect

Koraidon @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 84 Atk / 28 Def / 44 SpD / 108 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Collision Course
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Protect

Flutter Mane @ Focus Sash
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
- Icy Wind
- Protect

Brute Bonnet @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
Impish Nature
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb

Raging Bolt @ Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderclap
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Protect

Incineroar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Atk / 132 Def / 108 SpD / 20 Spe
Careful Nature
- U-turn
- Flare Blitz
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
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MIRAIDON & NINETALES SHINE ON THIS BO1 TEAM | 2025 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-26 | MIRAIDON & NINETALES SHINE ON THIS BO1 TEAM | 2025 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am fulfilling a new regulation tradition by using an Evan Miraidon team. Let's take a look.

Choice Specs, Tera Electric Miraidon deals a significant amount of damage with Discharge. We have established this. The ground type you let sit next to it? Earth Plate Arceus with Blizzard and Calm Mind. You set up the snow with Choice Scarf Alolan-Ninetales, the biggest Best-Of-1 speed control this world has ever seen.

Farigiraf is normal. It has an electric seed that provides a defense boost and aids in the Trick Room matchup. Focus Sash Ogerpon was actually my suggestion, and it gives the team redirection and a way to quickly KO Calyrex Shadow Rider. Finally, Assault Vest Heatran.... does something? I'll be honest, I'm not totally certain what it does, but it's cool to have it there. Thank you for making and sharing the team, Evan!

Rental Code: J1CTWK
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:54 Battle 1 vs Lugia & Ho-Oh
16:41 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & Groudon
22:58 Battle 3 vs Groudon & Solgaleo
28:13 Battle 4 vs Darkrai & Calyrex Shadow
32:45 Battle 5 vs Jirachi & Calyrex Shadow
40:44 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Arceus-Ground @ Earth Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 188 HP / 12 Def / 156 SpA / 12 SpD / 140 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Judgment
- Blizzard
- Calm Mind
- Protect

Miraidon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 52 HP / 4 Def / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
- Draco Meteor

Ninetales-Alola @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Snow Warning
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Blizzard
- Moonblast
- Icy Wind
- Fake Tears

Farigiraf @ Electric Seed
Ability: Armor Tail
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 228 HP / 156 Def / 4 SpA / 108 SpD / 12 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Foul Play
- Psychic
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room

Heatran @ Assault Vest
Ability: Flash Fire
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 156 SpA / 60 SpD / 20 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Flash Cannon
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power

Ogerpon (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Knock Off
- Follow Me
- Spiky Shield
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5 TEAMS YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR IN REGULATION J | 2026 VGC

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-24 | 5 TEAMS YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR IN REGULATION J | 2026 VGC

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am discussing some of the prominent cores I've seen in Regulation J. I've been playing a lot, and I think I have interesting meta insight. All pastes created in the video will be in this description. Feel free to take, use, and tweak them! Not much more to say than that, so enjoy the video!

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Magearna/CIR TR: pokepast.es/8ee143365337b171
Darkrai/CSR: pokepast.es/ee6ec1325b69beb3
Darkrai/Friend: pokepast.es/85c6d9fc69ccb820
Diance/CIR TR: pokepast.es/4769b8b15de8c07d
Deoxys Balance: pokepast.es/68bd19ad29006a6e
Sun Core: pokepast.es/93c146406dbda99f
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Arceus Balance
09:35 Calyrex Ice & Magearna Hard TR
19:05 Darkrai & Calyrex Shadow Balance
27:17 Darkrai & Groudon Prankster Gravity
32:53 Diance & Calyrex Ice Hard TR
39:11 Deoxys-Attack & Zamazenta Balance
43:06 Honorable Mention: Sun Hyper-Offense
44:27 Gimmick Pokémon & Strategies
54:12 Outro & Thoughts
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Existing Core Videos:
Calyrex Ice & Magearna Hard TR: youtu.be/WpTiYPZXtUQ
Darkrai & Groudon Gravity: youtu.be/h73QWlf4c74
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PECHARUNT & MIRAIDON POISON THE OPPS DAY | 2025 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-22 | PECHARUNT & MIRAIDON POISON THE OPP'S DAY | 2025 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Pecharunt team made by Crusadiia. Let's take a look!

Pecharunt has the ability Poison Puppeteer, which confuses a Pokémon when it poisons them. It also learns the move Poison Gas. You can see where this is going. It's partnered with Choice Scarf Miraidon, which can Snarl Pecharunt's natural predator: Calyrex Shadow Rider.

The rest of the team is standard. Rocky Helmet Incineroar can burn common Steel Types that can't be poisoned, primarily Zamazenta. Farigiraf stops Fake Out and can set up Trick Room for other offensive threats on the team, like Urshifu. Urshifu, well, has a Choice Band. It deals a lot of damage.

Finally, Focus Sash Tornadus can deal damage with Tera Flying and offers fast mode with Tailwind. In the Closed-Team-Sheet meta, most will assume it is Covert Cloak, which allows for fantastic mind games.

Rental Code: LHR5JS
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:34 Battle 1 vs B-DawgVGC
18:15 Battle 2 vs EfraVGC
24:01 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & ... Blissey?
33:18 Battle 4 vs Groudon & Deoxys Attack
37:07 Battle 5 vs Calyrex Shadow & Zamazenta
44:43 Battle 6 vs Koraidon & Rayquaza
55:28 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Pecharunt @ Electric Seed
Ability: Poison Puppeteer
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 228 HP / 28 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Poison Gas
- Recover
- Hex
- Protect

Miraidon @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 244 Spe
Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Snarl

Incineroar @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 228 HP / 4 Atk / 100 Def / 156 SpD / 20 Spe
Careful Nature
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Will-O-Wisp

Farigiraf @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Armor Tail
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 196 HP / 84 Def / 76 SpA / 148 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Foul Play
- Trick Room
- Psychic Noise
- Helping Hand

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Band
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 108 HP / 196 Atk / 4 Def / 180 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Aqua Jet

Tornadus @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 116 HP / 12 Def / 124 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bleakwind Storm
- Tailwind
- Rain Dance
- Protect
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MAGEARNA TRICK ROOM IS THE TEAM TO BEAT | 2025 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-19 | MAGEARNA TRICK ROOM IS THE TEAM TO BEAT | 2025 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using another team created by my friend, Mr. Curtastic, featuring Magearna and Calyrex Ice Rider. This is the most prominent archetype going into Reg J, so I wanted to feature it after the World Championships.

Magearna and Calyrex have great synergy. Magearna gets a special attack boost if anything is KO'd, and Calyrex gets an attack boost anytime it KO's anything. The synergy is incredible. You can also get a min-speed Magearna, so they work well in Trick Room.

The rest of the team is standard Hard Trick Room. Choice Scarf Annihilape can Final Gambit while Magearna sets up Trick Room and gives the little robot an immediate 2x boost to its special attack. Indeedee sets up Psychic Terrain to stop priority, redirects to keep its partner safe, and can set up Trick Room itself.

Incineroar has great pivoting potential to efficiently swap Pokémon and handles Amoonguss, a common Trick Room answer. Finally, Ursaluna is a world champion. Of course, it has to be on the team!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:54 Battle 1 vs Koraidon & Arceus
13:52 Battle 2 vs Eternatus & Pecharunt
20:21 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & Lunala
31:18 Battle 4 vs Koraidon Hyper-Offense
39:20 Battle 5 vs Diance & Arceus Mono-Rock
50:33 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Calyrex-Ice @ Clear Amulet
Ability: As One (Glastrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 HP / 164 Atk / 100 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Glacial Lance
- High Horsepower
- Trick Room
- Protect

Incineroar @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 188 Def / 60 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot

Ursaluna @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 140 HP / 252 Atk / 116 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Facade
- Headlong Rush
- Earthquake
- Protect

Annihilape @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Shadow Claw
- Close Combat
- Coaching
- Final Gambit

Indeedee-F @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Psychic Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 100 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Alluring Voice
- Follow Me
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room

Magearna-Original @ Life Orb
Ability: Soul-Heart
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Dazzling Gleam
- Flash Cannon
- Trick Room
- Protect
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(F)UN-OFFICIAL CO-STREAM - WORLDS FINALS | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-18 | (F)UN-OFFICIAL CO-STREAM - WORLD'S FINALS | 2025 VGC REG I

Join me in a (f)un-official co-stream of the Pokémon VGC World's Junior's, Senior's, and Master's Division Finals.

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62 POKEMON WORTH BUILDING WITH IN REG H | 2025 VGC TIER LIST

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-15 | 62 POKEMON WORTH BUILDING WITH IN REG H | 2025 VGC TIER LIST

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am making a tier list! It is the World Championship weekend, and y'all have probably seen plenty of battle content today. So instead, here is a tier list! Let me know where y'all agree, disagree, and your own thoughts.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Reg H Meta Recap
03:53 Tier List, BB!
46:04 Outro
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ATTACK DEOXYS & INDEEDEE IS THE NEW PSYSPAM | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-12 | ATTACK DEOXYS & INDEEDEE IS THE NEW PSYSPAM | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using an Attack Deoxys team that my friend Lance made in 45 minutes. Let's take a look!

Attack Deoxys is Min/Max taken to its logical conclusion. 180 base attacking stats and 20 base defensive stats say exactly what they need to. Not using Focus Sash is throwing. It's partnered with Indeedee to protect it from priority moves and to give it additional damage boosts with Helping Hand.

The rest of the team is standard balance. Zamazenta is the exact set that I took to NAIC and is one I'm incredibly comfortable using. Volcarona provides redirection with Rage Powder and damage mitigation through Struggle Bug and its ability Flame Body.

Tornadus and Urshifu are a pair as old as time. Do I need to say anything about them? You Tera Water, click Rain Dance, and then delete something from the field. It's that easy.

Rental Code: 0MYXN5
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Team Creator: The Urban Ranger

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Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:46 Introduction
05:59 Battle 1 vs Necrozma DM & Lunala
18:00 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & Kyogre
24:32 Battle 3 vs CSR & Zamazenta
30:44 Battle 4 vs CSR & Zamazenta Again!
42:36 Battle 5 vs CSR & Darkrai ... gross
52:38 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Deoxys-Attack @ Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Knock Off
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Thunderbolt

Indeedee-F @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Psychic Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Helping Hand
- Alluring Voice
- Follow Me
- Trick Room

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 188 HP / 4 Atk / 244 Def / 4 SpD / 68 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Volcarona @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 44 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Struggle Bug
- Fiery Dance
- Rage Powder
- Protect

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 236 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn

Tornadus @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 212 HP / 84 Def / 4 SpA / 60 SpD / 148 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Rain Dance
- Bleakwind Storm
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DEOXYS DEFENDS THE BENCH AND ARCEUS CARRIES | 2025 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-10 | DEOXYS DEFENDS THE BENCH AND ARCEUS CARRIES | 2025 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team submitted by Crusadiia on Discord featuring Deoxys Defense. Let's take a look!

Deoxys-D has insane defensive stats at 160 each, but poor HP. This set works similarly to Eviolite Dusclops, utilizing it to chip opponents with moves like Pain Split. It's partnered with Dark Plate Arceus, covering its type weaknesses. This Arceus is Tera Fairy with Calm Mind and Dazzling Gleam.

Grimmsnarl is a standard BO1 set with Covert Cloak, but also has Misty Terrain to stop Dark Void Darkrai. Next is offensive, Assault Vest Incineroar. Need I say more?

Speed Booster Flutter Mane is the team's speed control, and can also deal huge damage with Tera Fairy Dazzling Gleam. Finally, Landorus is one of the best Pokémon in the meta. What's not to love about it?

Rental Code: 5MY7CS
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Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:51 Introduction
05:17 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Shadow
15:06 Battle 2 vs Groudon & Zacian
29:35 Battle 3 vs Lunala & Groudon
35:48 Battle 4 vs Pecharunt & Zamazenta
45:51 Battle 5 vs Lugia & ... Articuno?
54:03 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Deoxys-Defense @ Mental Herb
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 100 HP / 156 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Protect
- Night Shade
- Pain Split
- Trick Room

Arceus-Dark @ Dread Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 12 Def / 156 SpA / 12 SpD / 76 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Judgment
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind

Flutter Mane @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 100 HP / 60 Def / 220 SpA / 4 SpD / 124 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Icy Wind

Grimmsnarl @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD
Impish Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spirit Break
- Misty Terrain

Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 116 HP / 12 Def / 116 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Protect
- Sandsear Storm
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb

Incineroar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 156 HP / 116 Atk / 92 Def / 84 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- U-turn
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DARKRAI & GROUDON HAUNT PLAYERS NIGHTMARES | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-08 | DARKRAI & GROUDON HAUNT PLAYER'S NIGHTMARES | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Darkrai team made by my friend Mr. Curtastic! Let's take a look.

The first Restricted Pokémon is Darkrai, obviously. This is a Focus Sash set with Dark Void, one of the most anticipated moves in Regulation I. It's partnered with Groudon, a Pokémon that also has powerful, inaccurate moves. So, how do we cure that?

Sandy Shocks! This ancient magnet gets Gravity, a move that makes inaccurate moves more accurate. It also gets a speed boost from Protosynthesis, which Groudon sets up. Some great synergy, honestly. The other sun abusers are Chi-Yu for its fire moves and Flutter Mane for Protosynthesis.

Finally, Rillaboom rounds out the team. Miraidon sets up Electric Terrain, stopping any mon touching the ground from falling asleep. Rilla's Grassy Terrain takes that away! It's a necessary addition to the team. Thank you for making and sharing the team, Mr. Curtastic!

Rental Code: G35JGV
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:50 Battle 1 vs Darkrai & Groudon Mirror
12:46 Battle 2 vs Kyogre & Meloetta
21:03 Battle 3 vs Volcanion & Palkia-Origin
25:35 Battle 4 vs Miraidon & Zamazenta
36:54 Battle 5 vs Diance & Magearna
44:41 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Darkrai @ Focus Sash
Ability: Bad Dreams
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Sucker Punch
- Dark Void
- Protect

Sandy Shocks @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 44 HP / 4 Def / 204 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Electroweb
- Earth Power
- Gravity
- Protect

Groudon @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 196 HP / 164 Atk / 12 Def / 100 SpD / 36 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Precipice Blades
- Heat Crash
- Heavy Slam
- Protect

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 132 HP / 196 Atk / 4 Def / 76 SpD / 100 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Fake Out

Chi-Yu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beads of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 132 HP / 4 Def / 116 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Snarl
- Overheat

Flutter Mane @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 116 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpA / 4 SpD / 76 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
- Icy Wind
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EP 3: SURF DONDOZO TERRORIZES A LADDER TOUR | 2026 VGC REG H

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-05 | SURF DONDOZO TERRORIZES A LADDER TOURNAMENT | 2026 VGC REG H

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am ending the Dondozo Trilogy with a set I've wanted to play for a while: Surf Dondozo. That's right. This bad boy gets Surf! Let's take a look.

Dondozo is simple. Tera Water, Mystic Water, Max Special Attack, and Modest. It hurts. It also has Sleep Talk to help with Amoonguss. It's partnered with a standard Tatsugiri, but this has Ability Shield since the other common items were already taken.

To complement Dondozo, the team has a rain mode with Pelipper and Basculegion. The Pelipper has Damp Rock to help the weather stay longer for Dondozo, and Basculegion is the standard choice band set. However, I opted for Aqua Jet over Tera Blast. Finally, the last two answer the most common Haze users in the format.

Pawmot handles Primarina and can get healing from any electric attack it swaps into. Dragonite answers opposing Dragonite with the 4x effective Ice Spinner. This also helps eliminate Rillaboom's Grassy Terrain. The team is fun, and I hope you give it a try!

Rental Code: T29B04
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Team Creator: Me!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:50 Battle 1 vs All Snakes!
14:05 Battle 2 vs The Darth Bear
23:08 Battle 3 vs Gholdengo Balance
30:41 Battle 4 - The Darth Bear Round 2
40:35 Battle 5 vs Dondozo Mirror
48:12 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Dondozo @ Mystic Water
Ability: Unaware
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Surf
- Tera Blast
- Sleep Talk
- Protect

Tatsugiri @ Ability Shield
Ability: Commander
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Muddy Water
- Helping Hand
- Protect

Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 36 SpA / 100 SpD / 100 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Weather Ball
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- Protect

Basculegion @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 156 HP / 140 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wave Crash
- Last Respects
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn

Pawmot @ Focus Sash
Ability: Volt Absorb
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Double Shock
- Close Combat
- Protect

Dragonite @ Assault Vest
Ability: Inner Focus
Level: 50
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 204 HP / 252 Atk / 52 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
- Ice Spinner
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ARCEUS IS FINALLY LEGAL IN VGC... KIND OF | 2026 VGC REG J

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-03 | ARCEUS IS FINALLY LEGAL IN VGC... KIND OF | 2026 VGC REG J

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Mythical Pokémon are now legal, and I've never used them before. Today, we are going to dip our feet in with a team made by my friend @GeordiVGC, so let's take a look!

Our restricteds are Pokémon I never thought I would talk about. First is Arceus, the only Mythical worth having. With 120 base stats across the board, it's pretty insane. The other restricted is Magearna, a Pokémon I don't know much about. The rest of the team is standard.

Choice Scarf Urshifu Rapid Strike deals damage fast. It's partnered with Chien-Pao to boost those tera water Surging Strikes. Incineroar is insanely splashable, but I do question the choice of Sitrus Berry. The Calyrexes are still around. Finally, Amoonguss is the GOAT. Enough said.

Rental Code: PCLKNB
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:23 Battle 1 vs Zama & Calyrex Shadow
12:34 Battle 2 vs Solgaleo & Miraidon
18:10 lol memez
18:46 Battle 3 vs Groudon & Calyrex Ice
26:00 Battle 4 vs Kyogre, Groudon, Mewtwo, Zekrom, & Terapagos
38:08 Battle 5 vs Zamazenta & Rayquaza
43:50 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Magearna @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Soul-Heart
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Trick Room
- Flash Cannon
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect

Arceus @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Claw
- Protect

Incineroar @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 76 Def / 124 SpD / 52 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Will-O-Wisp
- Parting Shot
- Fake Out

Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 236 HP / 172 Def / 100 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Pollen Puff
- Protect

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- Coaching

Chien-Pao @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Ice Spinner
- Sacred Sword
- Protect
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OGERPON IS A NEW ADDITION TO THIS OLD TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-01 | OGERPON IS A NEW ADDITION TO THIS OLD TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a CSR & Zamazenta team that features a 6th Pokémon that has been gaining in popularity in the lead-up to the World Championships: Ogerpon. Let's take a look.

The restricted pairing for this team is Zamazenta & Calyrex Shadow Rider. There isn't much to say about the team that I haven't in earlier videos. This team is based on Joji Kumura's NAIC & Japan Nationals team, but with Ogerpon Hearthflame over the Raging Bolt.

Most of the sets are the same except for EVs. This CSR is at maximum speed, while Joji's was not. Smeargle is Tera Ghost instead of Tera Grass. There are various small differences, but the largest is that Yee used Ogerpon over Raging Bolt. The Ogerpon has redirection with Follow Me, and still has second priority with a second Grassy Glide. I haven't used Ogerpon in a while, so I'm excited to try it out!

Rental Code: 109VMJ
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/6f36a4f504034df9
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:00 Battle 1 vs Terapagos & Groudon
13:39 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & Zacian
22:48 Battle 3 vs Kyogre & Calyrex Ice
33:40 Battle 4 vs Calyrex Shadow & Groudon
42:26 Battle 5 vs Giratina & Zamazenta
50:33 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 204 HP / 4 Atk / 180 Def / 28 SpD / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 76 Def / 124 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Grassy Glide
- Fake Out

Calyrex-Shadow @ Life Orb
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 20 HP / 236 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Nasty Plot
- Protect

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spore
- Decorate
- Follow Me
- Fake Out

Tornadus @ Sky Plate
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 244 HP / 116 Def / 44 SpA / 92 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bleakwind Storm
- Taunt
- Tailwind
- Protect

Ogerpon-Hearthflame (F) @ Hearthflame Mask
Ability: Mold Breaker
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 204 HP / 76 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Grassy Glide
- Follow Me
- Spiky Shield
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REG J AND THE RETURN OF REG H | 2025 VGC

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-08-01 | REG J AND THE RETURN OF REG H | 2025 VGC

A quick video on the newly announced Regulation J & return of Regulation H. I also talk about my thoughts!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 New Regulation Rules
01:55 The Content Question
04:25 Quick Meta Discussion
06:15 My Final Thoughts
07:25 Rules Re-Cap
08:36 Outro
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USING DONDOZO TO TROLL MY OWN REG F TOUR | 2025 VGC REG F

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-29 | USING DONDOZO TO TROLL MY OWN REG F TOUR | 2025 VGC REG F

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a 222 team made by Daniel Wyman for my own Regulation F Ladder Tournament. If you would like to join, I've been hosting them weekly on Thursday evenings.

222 means 3 pairings of two Pokemon, creating a quasi-flexible team. The combos here are Chien-Pao and Dragonite for insane Extreme Speed damage, Chi-Yu and Flutter Mane to do the same on the special side, and Dondozo and Tatsugiri, because I've been enjoying trolling with them.

You'll usually lead a distinct pair with the other in the back, and then take the game from there. You will almost never bring pieces of strategies without the others, but more often you might mix and match on lead. I hope y'all like it!

Rental Code: N/A
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Team Creator: Daniel Wyman

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:54 Battle 1 vs MrCurtastic
12:10 Battle 2 vs @GeordiVGC
20:02 Battle 3 vs Mirko (A Subscriber!)
28:31 Battle 4 vs The Urban Ranger
36:51 Salty Runback vs The Urban Ranger
44:54 Battle 6 vs The Darth Bear
51:51 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
GutterNite (Dragonite) (M) @ Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
IVs: 6 SpA
- Aerial Ace
- Extreme Speed
- Stomping Tantrum
- Outrage

RootCanal (Chien-Pao) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 17 SpA
- Ice Spinner
- Sacred Sword
- Sucker Punch
- Protect

Gutter Mane (Flutter Mane) @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 180 HP / 116 Def / 68 SpA / 4 SpD / 140 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Icy Wind
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam

I STG (Chi-Yu) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Beads of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 172 HP / 140 Def / 36 SpA / 4 SpD / 156 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Heat Wave
- Snarl
- Dark Pulse

LEMONS (Dondozo) (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Unaware
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 148 Atk / 4 Def / 100 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Wave Crash
- Earthquake
- Order Up
- Protect

c: (Tatsugiri) (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Commander
Level: 50
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Muddy Water
- Draco Meteor
- Tera Blast
- Dragon Pulse
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MIRAIDON & GROUDON MADE TOP 10 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-27 | MIRAIDON & GROUDON MADE TOP 10 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team that Shiliang Tang used to make Top 10 on the Season 31 in-game ladder. Let's take a look!

The restricted duo is Groudon and Miraidon, an unusual one, but one many think is powerful. Groudon has standard Clear Amulet, but Miraidon is rocking the Assault Vest with Snarl, a set that Tang popularized!

Most of the support is standard. You have screen Grimmsnarl and Electric Seed Farigiraf. Incineroar is holding the Covert Cloak, and quasi-unusual item, but one that makes sense in my opinion. Finally, Focus Sash Ditto can give you the opportunity to have a third restricted. It mimics his Milwaukee Regional team well, but with some adjustments more suited for best-of-one play. I'm excited to try it!

Rental Code: QDN67V
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:48 Battle 1 vs CSR & Koraidon
11:21 Battle 2 vs Kyogre & CIR
24:41 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & CIR
34:27 Battle 4 vs Terapagos & Giratina
44:34 Battle 5 vs Lunala & CIR
51:55 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Groudon @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 132 Atk / 4 Def / 100 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Precipice Blades
- High Horsepower
- Heat Crash
- Protect

Miraidon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 212 SpA / 4 SpD / 20 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Volt Switch
- Draco Meteor
- Snarl

Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 228 HP / 4 Atk / 156 Def / 116 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
- Reflect
- Spirit Break
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave

Incineroar @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 188 Def / 60 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Will-O-Wisp
- Knock Off

Ditto @ Focus Sash
Ability: Imposter
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 30 Atk / 0 Spe
- Transform

Farigiraf @ Electric Seed
Ability: Armor Tail
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 204 HP / 164 Def / 28 SpA / 108 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Foul Play
- Dazzling Gleam
- Trick Room
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I WON A REG H TOUR WITH DONDOZO TOXIC STALL | 2025 VGC REG H

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-25 | I WON A REG H TOUR WITH DONDOZO TOXIC STALL | 2025 VGC REG H

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, we're making a blast in a past format with Regulation H! Wrokk, linked below, regularly hosts Regulation H ladder tournaments, and I joined one! Let's take a look at the team I used to win it.

The goal is simple. We all know that really annoying Calyrex Shadow, Koraidon, and Weezing team in Regulation I, right? Well, I made a version for Regulation H with Glimmora. This Glimmora is extremely bulky and features a Covert Cloak, so it cannot be faked out. It is also partnered with Maushold, which can side-Beat Up and proc Toxic Spikes.

When you lead this duo, you have Dondozo and Tatsugiri in the back. This is a physically defensive Dondozo with Order Up and Body Press, so Intimidate cycling doesn't work while boosting your bulk to survive more hits, so Toxic ticks down your opponent. It's an aggravating strategy.

Finally, Archaludon can also benefit from side Beat Up to proc Stamina, and answers rain, a challenging archetype for the team. Finally, Gholdengo is a fast, heavy hitter that can take out huge threats before they can target Dondozo.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:45 Battle 1 vs The Urban Ranger
16:00 Battle 2 vs Titan
26:35 Battle 3 vs Ben
37:43 Battle 4 vs Rockwell
52:53 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Matsumoto (Glimmora) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Toxic Debris
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Def / 76 SpA / 76 SpD / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
- Mortal Spin
- Power Gem
- Earth Power
- Spiky Shield

Kenpachi (Dondozo) @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 116 HP / 4 Atk / 116 Def / 220 SpD / 52 Spe
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Order Up
- Body Press
- Protect

Orihime (Tatsugiri-Droopy) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Commander
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Muddy Water
- Helping Hand
- Protect

Chad (Archaludon) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Stamina
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 108 HP / 12 Def / 36 SpA / 244 SpD / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Electro Shot
- Flash Cannon
- Dragon Pulse
- Body Press

Ichigo (Gholdengo) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Good as Gold
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Trick

Urahara (Maushold) @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Friend Guard
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Beat Up
- Taunt
- Follow Me
- Protect
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A WORLD CHAMPION MADE THIS LATIOS TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-22 | A WORLD CHAMPION MADE THIS LATIOS TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team made by 2017 World Champion Ryota Otsubo. The team features an odd Restricted Pairing of Zamazenta and Lunala, but also has Latios, a Pokémon that sees almost no play. Let's take a look!

Latios is here to set Tailwind and disrupt the opponent with the move Ally Switch. It also deals damage with powerful moves like Luster Purge and Draco Meteor. It is partnered with Iron Defense Zamazenta, something we've been seeing more of, and Meteor Beam Lunala. However, this one has no bulk, so it hits as fast as it falls.

The rest of the team is mostly standard. Assault Vest Rillaboom sets the terrain and has Fake Out, but this one is more offensive than the normal version. Choice Scarf Urshifu provides a second pivot, but this one is Jolly and has Poison Jab. Finally, Torkoal helps in the Trick Room matchup and sets the weather.

Rental Code: PDY5RQ
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:09 Battle 1 vs Giratina & Zamazenta
11:24 Battle 2 vs Kyogre & Calyrex Ice
23:56 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Ice
31:32 Battle 4 vs FedeCampo NAIC Team
42:13 Battle 5 vs CSR, Koraidon, & Weezing
52:34 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Latios (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Luster Purge
- Tailwind
- Ally Switch

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Atk / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Grassy Glide
- Fake Out

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Poison Jab

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 204 HP / 236 Def / 68 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Iron Defense
- Protect

Lunala @ Power Herb
Ability: Shadow Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moongeist Beam
- Dazzling Gleam
- Meteor Beam
- Wide Guard

Torkoal @ Charcoal
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Eruption
- Weather Ball
- Helping Hand
- Protect
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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO FAST TEAMBUILDING | POKEMON VGC

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-20 | A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FAST TEAMBUILDING | POKEMON VGC

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I will teach you how to build a team FAST for any upcoming event, including Limitless Tournaments, Locals, and Ladder Tournaments. Not much more to say about it than that.

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00:00 Introduction
02:45 Rule 1: Don't Reinvent the Wheel
08:14 Rule 2: Comfortability with an Archetype
18:15 Rule 3: Comfortability with a Pokémon
22:04 Re-Cap
22:48 Outro
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AV CHIEN-PAO MADE TOP 20 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-18 | AV CHIEN-PAO MADE TOP 20 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Calyrex Shadow and Zamazenta team featuring an interesting set... Assault Vest Chien-Pao. Let's take a look!

You read that right. It's Assault Vest Chien-Pao. The bulk is okay, but it's pretty funny. Its moves are standard, though. The restricted choices are also normal. Calyrex Shadow with Tera Ghost and Focus Sash, and Zamazenta with Tera Water and Rusted Shield raise no eyebrows, but are a powerful core.

Choice Scarf Chi-Yu helps in the mirror and provides a fast fire offensive presence that's effective in the meta. Amoonguss does its normal disruption, but this one has Mental Herb, so it can ignore Spore once. Finally, the speed booster Walking Wake is here, but instead of Snarl, it has Knock Off, which is... interesting. We will see if I'm able to use it in today's battles.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:12 Battle 1 vs CSR & Zamazenta Mirror
16:27 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Ice
27:47 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Ice ... again
36:24 Battle 4 vs Kyogre & Calyrex Ice
46:33 Battle 5 vs CSR & Zamazenta Mirror
52:39 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Calyrex-Shadow @ Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 84 Def / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Encore
- Ruination

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 172 HP / 4 Atk / 236 Def / 4 SpD / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Body Press
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Chien-Pao @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 28 Atk / 36 Def / 68 SpD / 124 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ruination
- Ice Spinner
- Ice Shard
- Sucker Punch

Walking Wake @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 212 HP / 4 Def / 76 SpA / 108 SpD / 108 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Steam
- Draco Meteor
- Protect
- Knock Off

Chi-Yu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beads of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Overheat
- Snarl

Amoonguss @ Mental Herb
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 236 HP / 220 Def / 52 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Sludge Bomb
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Spore
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IM HOSTING A REGULATION F LADDER TOUR | 2025 VGC REG F

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-18 | I'M HOSTING A REGULATION F LADDER TOUR | 2025 VGC REG F

The title says it all. Come on by to watch me battle in the regulation that catapulted my competitive journey.

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ZACIAN AND MIRAIDON ARE A PERFECT PAIR | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-15 | ZACIAN AND MIRAIDON ARE A PERFECT PAIR | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team by Arthur Kats featuring Assault Vest Miraidon and Swords Dance Zacian. Let's take a look!

Assault Vest Miraidon isn't new, but it's certainly waned in popularity. On this team, it shines. Tera Electric Volt Switch still does insane damage but now Miraidon lives multiple attacks. Zacian has fantastic natural bulk, and with Swords Dance can shake off intimidate drops with ease.

The rest of the team is standard. Covert Cloak Iron Jugulis has Tailwind for speed control and Snarl for fast special attackers like CSR. Volcarona with Electric seed is great into Zamazenta. Chien-Pao covers Miraidon's weaknesses and boosts Zacian's damage output. Finally, Urshifu does Urshifu things.

Rental Code: 64WB7V
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:22 Battle 1 vs Calyrex Shadow & Groudon
16:19 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & Koraidon
28:45 Battle 3 vs CSR & Zamazenta
39:56 Battle 4 vs Kyogre & Calyrex Ice
55:40 Battle 5 vs Kyogre & Lunala
01:02:19 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Miraidon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 212 SpA / 4 SpD / 20 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Snarl

Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 204 HP / 116 Atk / 20 Def / 12 SpD / 156 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Behemoth Blade
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
- Protect

Volcarona @ Electric Seed
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 4 SpA / 132 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fiery Dance
- Will-O-Wisp
- Rage Powder
- Protect

Iron Jugulis @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 HP / 44 Def / 52 SpA / 100 SpD / 68 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Snarl
- Air Slash
- Taunt
- Tailwind

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Mystic Water
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 60 HP / 156 Atk / 20 Def / 196 SpD / 76 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- Detect

Chien-Pao @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Sacred Sword
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
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I FINALLY UNDERSTAND CIR HARD TRICK ROOM | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-13 | I FINALLY UNDERSTAND CIR HARD TRICK ROOM | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team by Roberto Giampietri featuring my least favorite archetype: Hard Trick Room. Let's take a look!

The star is Calyrex Ice Rider. It's a standard set with Clear Amulet and High Horsepower. Its partner is Lunala, sporting Safety Goggles and three attacking moves. An interesting set, but one I am not mad at.

Ursaluna is your other Trick Room sweeper. It and CIR are supported by Annihilape, who, with the Power Band item, is slower than both and can get Coaching up first under Trick Room. Indeedee provides terrain control and redirection. Finally, Teal Mask Ogerpon has surprise tech in Knock Off, is immune to spore, and also includes redirection through Follow Me. Plus, the speed boost with Tera can be huge!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open
00:33 Introduction
06:18 Battle 1 vs Groudon & Miraidon
14:07 Battle 2 vs Calyrex Ice & Miraidon
23:02 Battle 3 vs Zamazenta & CSR
35:48 Battle 4 vs Kyogre & Miraidon
40:29 Battle 5 vs Zamazenta & CSR
48:18 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Calyrex-Ice @ Clear Amulet
Ability: As One (Glastrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Glacial Lance
- Trick Room
- Protect
- High Horsepower

Ursaluna (M) @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Facade
- Protect
- Headlong Rush
- Earthquake

Indeedee-F @ Psychic Seed
Ability: Psychic Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Psychic
- Follow Me
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room

Lunala @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Shadow Shield
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Expanding Force
- Trick Room
- Moonblast
- Moongeist Beam

Annihilape (M) @ Power Band
Ability: Vital Spirit
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 100 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Final Gambit
- Protect
- Rage Fist
- Coaching

Ogerpon @ Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Knock Off
- Follow Me
- Spiky Shield
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IRON BOULDER IS NOT CONFLICTED ON ITS DAMAGE | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-11 | IRON BOULDER IS NOT CONFLICTED ON ITS DAMAGE | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team created by my friend Mr. Curtastic featuring an unused Paradox Pokémon: Iron Boulder. Let's take a look!

Iron Boulder has a 100% accurate Rock-Type move that ignores Protect. That's about all it has going for it. This set is Life Orb and Speed Booster with coverage moves like Throat Chop, so it can outspeed and OHKO Calyrex Shadow Rider. It's partnered with the Arubega, Choice Specs Miraidon to give it its boost.

The second Restricted is Zamazenta. We've seen Miraidon & Zamazenta become a more popular pairing, so I'm excited to use it. It's the same set I took to NAIC. Where there are dogs, there are cats, and it's partnered with Focus Sash Chien-Pao. Finally, Grimmsnarl & Volcarona round out of the defensive core.

Rental Code: GJP7BN
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:28 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Lunala
20:10 Battle 2 vs CSR & Zamazenta
31:02 Battle 3 vs CIR & Miraidon
43:53 Battle 4 vs The Milwaukee Team
53:31 Battle 5 vs Ho-Oh & Miraidon
01:05:06 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Iron Boulder @ Life Orb
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Def / 4 SpD / 108 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut
- Throat Chop
- Protect

Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 136 Def / 112 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spirit Break
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Light Screen

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 188 HP / 4 Atk / 244 Def / 4 SpD / 68 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Chien-Pao @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Crunch
- Sucker Punch
- Protect

Volcarona @ Leftovers
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 132 HP / 212 Def / 68 SpA / 4 SpD / 92 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Struggle Bug
- Fiery Dance
- Quiver Dance
- Protect

Miraidon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Hadron Engine
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 44 HP / 4 Def / 196 SpA / 12 SpD / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
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WINNING A REG B++ LADDER TOURNAMENT | 2025 VGC REG B++

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-11 | Why play this alone when I can do it with y'all? A short stream where I participate in a Reg B++ Ladder Tournament.

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COOKING IN REG I: THE CASE FOR FLAMIGO | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-08 | COOKING IN REG I: THE CASE FOR FLAMIGO | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! I don't think it's a secret that I'm a fan of Regulation I. One of the biggest complaints is that you can't cook with fun Pokémon because Restricted Pokémon centralize the meta too much. Frankly, I disagree. In today's video, I will show you how I did with Snorlax and use an example that I don't think is explored enough: Flamigo. Let's take a look.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:00 Snorlax Story & Explanation
06:35 Why Flamigo?
18:19 Building Around Flamigo
26:28 Outro
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GROUDON & WALKING WAKE ARE A NEW TAKE ON SUN | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-06 | GROUDON & WALKING WAKE ARE A NEW TAKE ON SUN | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team by ItachiVGC featuring Assault Vest Groudon and Booster Energy Walking Wake. Let's take a look!

The introduction said it. Assault Vest Groudon can eat hits like no other and dish out damage with coverage moves like Thunder Punch. Walking Wake gets a speed boost in the Sun and provides utility with moves like Snarl. Both pair well with Chi-Yu since Groudon's sun gives the fish a power boost, and Beads of Ruin gives Wake a power boost too.

The second restricted is Zamazenta. Tera Ground helps in the Miraidon matchup and makes you neutral to ground and fire-type moves. Choice Specs Flutter Mane is not something we see much of anymore, but it provides a ton of damage. Finally, Brute Bonnet is the Amoongus of the Sun and is probably a little meaner.

Rental Code: NRKKMG
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:55 Battle 1 vs CSR & Koraidon
13:05 Battle 2 vs Terapagos & CSR
23:24 Battle 3 vs Groudon & Ho-Oh
37:03 Battle 4 vs CSR & Zamazenta
43:55 Battle 5 vs Groudon & Lunala
50:56 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Groudon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 132 Atk / 20 Def / 76 SpD / 28 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Precipice Blades
- Crunch

Flutter Mane @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Icy Wind
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball

Chi-Yu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beads of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Heat Wave
- Overheat
- Snarl

Walking Wake @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 76 HP / 4 Def / 140 SpA / 52 SpD / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Protect
- Snarl
- Hydro Steam
- Dragon Pulse

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 100 Def / 156 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Wide Guard
- Protect
- Body Press
- Behemoth Bash

Brute Bonnet @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 148 Def / 4 SpA / 100 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Sucker Punch
- Pollen Puff
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SOMEHOW CINCCINO MADE TOP 100 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-04 | SOMEHOW CINCCINO MADE TOP 100 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team that ended Rank Season 31 in the Top 100. It features... Cinccino. Let's take a look.

The Restricted pair is Zamazenta and Miraidon. However, they're a little different. Zamazenta has Imprison over Wide Guard, and Miraidon has Life Orb while giving up Volt Switch for Protect. I don't know how I feel about these changes.

The star is Cinccino. This little guy gets Technician, an ability that boosts the power of moves under 60 base power, and has the Loaded Dice item. Rock Blast and Triple Axel are about to go crazy. (Not really.) You can also boost the power of Cinccino with Chien-Pao's Sword of Ruin ability. It is holding the Covert Cloak for BO1 shenanigans.

Whimsicott is on the team for speed control, but also has the Focus Sash and Endeavor. When its health gets low, so does the opponent's. Finally, Choice Band Dragonite makes a return. However, this one is Multiscale, not Inner Focus.

Rental Code: GYFC4F
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/5bed3a5d24d87e68
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:36 Battle 1 vs Koraidon & Ho-Oh
15:33 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & CSR
22:43 Battle 3 vs FedeCampo's Team
32:49 Battle 4 vs Kyogre & CIR
39:04 Battle 5 vs Miraidon & Zamazenta
47:09 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Cinccino @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Technician
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Protect
- Triple Axel
- Rock Blast
- Knock Off

Miraidon @ Life Orb
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Protect
- Electro Drift
- Dazzling Gleam
- Draco Meteor

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 188 HP / 156 Def / 164 Spe
Impish Nature
- Protect
- Heavy Slam
- Body Press
- Imprison

Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Level: 50
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 124 HP / 252 Atk / 132 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Aerial Ace
- Low Kick
- Facade

Whimsicott @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Endeavor
- Tailwind
- Encore

Chien-Pao @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Protect
- Ice Spinner
- Ruination
- Sucker Punch
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SPECS TERAPAGOS & SMEARGLE CAUSE RAGE QUITS | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-07-01 | SPECS TERAPAGOS & SMEARGLE CAUSE RAGE QUITS | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team that my friend @BruneauxVGC posted and used at NAIC. Recently, it won a large, 265-person online tournament. So, let's take a look.

The Restricted pair is Terapagos and Calyrex Shadow. CSR holds a Life Orb with Nasty Plot, a common set in Regulation G. Terapagos is rocking four moves and the Choice Specs items. Since it's normally a set-up Pokémon, both are paired with Decorate Smeargle. This little gal has a ton in her toolkit to punish defensive plays like Spore & Decorate.

Ch-Yu is there to boost the damage for Terap & CSR, and threatens huge knockouts with Beads of Ruin boosted Overheat. Whimsicott provides speed control, but also has Fake Tears in case you can't get Decorates off. Finally, Iron Hands helps in the Trick Room matchup.

Rental Code: 2T8QGH
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Bruneaux Tweet: https://x.com/Bruneaux/status/1933956152003285324
Bruneaux Vid: youtube.com/watch?v=HFp733f2KVI&ab_channel=Bruneaux

Tour Results: play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/67eb24f98618249809368d1a/standings

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:35 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Groudon
12:04 Battle 2 vs Miraidon & Ho-Oh
18:07 Battle 3 vs Koraidon & CSR
27:25 Battle 4 vs Miraidon & Groudon... again?
31:11 Battle 5 vs CSR & Groudon
36:08 Battle 6 vs CSR & Miraidon
41:17 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Levitating (Calyrex-Shadow) @ Life Orb
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 28 HP / 4 Def / 220 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Nasty Plot
- Protect

Hallucinate (Terapagos-Terastal) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Tera Shell
Level: 50
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 12 HP / 4 Def / 236 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 15 Atk
- Tera Starstorm
- Earth Power
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower

Physical (Iron Hands) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 116 Def / 108 SpD / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Wild Charge
- Low Kick

BreakMyHeart (Chi-Yu) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beads of Ruin
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 4 Def / 244 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Overheat
- Snarl
- Dark Pulse

PrettyPlease (Smeargle) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Follow Me
- Spore
- Decorate
- Fake Out

DontStartNow (Whimsicott) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 132 HP / 20 Def / 4 SpA / 244 SpD / 108 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tailwind
- Moonblast
- Fake Tears
- Encore
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QD VOLCARONA GOT ME 2ND IN A REG B++ TOUR | 2025 VGC REG B++

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-29 | QD VOLCARONA GOT ME 2ND IN A REG B++ TOUR | 2025 VGC REG B++

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am taking you through some matches I did during a ladder tour in the fan format of Reg B++, which is Reg H with Non-DLC Paradox Pokémon. Let's take a look!

I felt Volcarona was strong in this format, so I built a team around it. Quiver Dance Volcarona is all bulk but snowballs quickly, especially with Fiery Dance giving potential Special Attack boosts. I gave it double Fake Out with Incineroar and Rillaboom to lower the physical damage of the opponent, give it additional recovery with grassy terrain, and to, well, Fake Out.

Set Up Teams also need immediate damage, so that's where Choice Specs Flutter Mane comes in. I forgot how hard this thing hits, especially with Tera Fairy. You also have Great Tusk with a Focus Sash to take care of the Rock Types that seriously threaten the Bug. Originally, you would see Tera Ground, but since Stellar is an option, I thought I would give it a try. Finally, Whimsicott is there. After the tournament, I've swapped it with Follow Me Electabuzz.

If y'all like this content, let me know! I can do more of these interesting formats.

Rental Code: N/A
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
07:14 Battle 1 vs Loudboxx
17:55 Battle 2 vs TTV-izMatti
26:53 Battle 3 vs Will
36:53 Battle 4 vs GUCCI*SAN
46:37 Battle 5 vs Abhyu
56:40 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
MuchaLucha (Incineroar) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 244 HP / 156 Def / 108 SpD
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Flare Blitz
- Parting Shot

NeetleTeetle (Flutter Mane) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 180 HP / 44 Def / 132 SpA / 12 SpD / 140 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 12 Atk
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunderbolt

Rich Piana (Rillaboom) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 204 HP / 116 Atk / 12 Def / 76 SpD / 100 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn

Moeth (Volcarona) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 36 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 2 Atk
- Fiery Dance
- Giga Drain
- Quiver Dance
- Protect

Great Tusk @ Focus Sash
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- Protect

Schwimmy (Whimsicott) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 196 HP / 4 Def / 84 SpA / 4 SpD / 220 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tailwind
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Sunny Day
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GETTING NUTTY ON LADDER WITH @AndyLaVGC | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-27 | GETTING NUTTY ON LADDER WITH ⁨@AndyLaVGC⁩ | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am joined by @AndyLaVGC as we pilot his Seedot team through the Ranked Ladder. Let's take a look!

The star, obviously, is Seedot. It's super slow and frail. Let it get down to sash, then Endeavor things and get boosts with Calyrex Ice Rider. Speaking of, the team has CIR. It sets Trick Room and deals a lot of damage. The other restricted is Choice Specs Miraidon, a common partner for CIR. This is a standard fast and offensive set.

Farigiraf is on the team as a second Trick Room setter and a priority blocker. Tera Electric helps in the opposing Miraidon matchup. Incineroar offers utility with Fake Out, Knock Off, and Parting Shot. What's not to love? Finally, Iron Hands gives Fake Out pressure while acting as a second Trick Room sweeper. The team is standard, but obviously has a twist. I'm excited to try it out!

Rental Code: TY39P8
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/44e464ab9afc0e6e
Andy's YouTube: youtube.com/@UCiijvmAbnUfYoEWIhsw_-aA
Andy's Twitter: https://x.com/AndyLaVGC
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:22 Battle 1 vs Koraidon & Calyrex Shadow
12:39 Battle 2 vs Calyrex Ice & Miraidon
22:02 Battle 3 vs The Milwaukee Team
33:55 Battle 4 vs Calyrex Ice & Miraidon
42:54 Battle 5 vs Lunala & Ho-Oh
52:27 Battle 6 vs Calyrex Ice & Miraidon
01:00:41 Battle 7 vs Calyrex Shadow & Miraidon
01:06:36 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Seedot @ Focus Sash
Ability: Pickpocket
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 HP / 0 Spe
- Endeavor
- Foul Play
- Endure
- Quick Attack

Calyrex-Ice @ Clear Amulet
Ability: As One (Glastrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Glacial Lance
- Trick Room
- Protect
- High Horsepower

Farigiraf @ Electric Seed
Ability: Armor Tail
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 100 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Trick Room
- Foul Play
- Psychic
- Helping Hand

Miraidon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 100 HP / 4 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Draco Meteor

Iron Hands @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 100 HP / 156 Atk / 252 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 2 Spe
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Low Kick
- Wild Charge

Incineroar @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 SpD
Careful Nature
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
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LETS DISCUSS SMEARGLES RISE IN REG I | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-24 | LET'S DISCUSS SMEARGLE'S RISE IN REG I | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am examining Smeargle's standout performance at the 2025 Japan Championships. This Pokémon has always been a nuisance, but it shines in high-power, multi-restricted formats. Please let me know what else you'd like to see in this style of video.

Smeag Paste: pokepast.es/d206f320854bdf81
The Tweet: https://x.com/MeLuCaVGC/status/1936619136194576651
Japan Nats Stream: youtube.com/watch?v=xqJIzLENB0g&t=1s&ab_channel=%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B1%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8FYouTube%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB
My Smeargle Game: replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2025regi-2385577222-9cmwga4ev4o3dbghwyfnhpmska3t2a2pw
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Japan Nationals Overview
04:17 Smeargle Analysis & Sets
13:14 Analysis 1: Jon-Luke's Battle
19:20 Analysis 2: FedeCampo vs Kinugawa Game 1
28:18 Analysis 3: FedeCampo vs Kinugawa Game 2
38:57 Final Match Thoughts
40:34 Outro
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Sets:
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fake Out
- Follow Me
- Decorate
- Spore

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Fake Out
- Follow Me
- Decorate
- Spore

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fake Out
- Follow Me
- Wide Guard
- Spore

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 12 HP / 244 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fake Out
- Follow Me
- Transform
- Spore
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SNORLAX PUTS IN WORK ON THIS ORIGINAL TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-22 | SNORLAX PUTS IN WORK ON THIS ORIGINAL TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am playing a team that I've been working on since NAIC. Let's take a look.

I've been wanting to use my favorites, and Snorlax falls into that! Snorlax is a wonderful answer to Calyrex Ice, so I built a team around it that otherwise struggles against the broken horse. Clear Amulet Koraidon is the first restricted. It has a ton of bulk but still max attack, adamant to dish out insane damage. It's partnered with Calyrex Shadow Rider with Disable to punish choice-locked Pokémon.

Rillaboom is the set I took to NAIC for Terrain Control. Raging Bolt offers immediate offense with Magnet-boosted, Protosynthesis-boosted, Tera-Electric-Boosted Thunderbolts. It's insane. Finally, Brute Bonnet puts things to sleep, and it's super fun. It's a mix between Hyper-Offense and Balance to appeal to the widest possible audience.

Rental Code: 962Y5M
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Team Creator: ME

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:53 Battle 1 vs CIR & Miraidon
14:58 Battle 2 vs Zacian & Kyogre
21:11 Battle 3 vs CSR & Koraidon Perish
29:37 Battle 4 vs Caly Shadow & Zamazenta
37:26 Battle 5 vs Miraidon & Terapagos
51:10 Battle 6 vs Rayquaza & Terapagos
01:00:28 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Snorlax @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 164 HP / 252 Def / 92 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Facade
- Crunch
- Encore
- Yawn

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 4 Def / 204 SpD / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn

Koraidon @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 204 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 28 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Collision Course
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Protect

Calyrex-Shadow @ Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 12 HP / 84 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Disable
- Protect

Raging Bolt @ Magnet
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 188 HP / 116 Def / 180 SpA / 12 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Protect

Brute Bonnet @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 124 Def / 132 SpD
Impish Nature
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Sucker Punch
- Seed Bomb
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POLIWHIRL IS KINDA GOATED IM NOT GONNA LIE | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-20 | POLIWHIRL IS KINDA GOATED I'M NOT GONNA LIE | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team created by @AndyLaVGC that features an unorthodox Pokémon: Poliwhirl. Let's take a look!

The archetype is Hyper-Offense Rain. The first Restricted is Life Orb, Tera Water Kyogre with Water Spout. It deals an insane amount of damage. You pair it with Swift Swim Poliwhirl, which can use Icy Wind for speed control, break a potential Focus Sash, and then KO with Water Spout. It's gross. You also have Farigiraf to stop priority moves like Fake Out and Grassy Glide, while also giving a damage boost to Kyogre with Helping Hand.

Tornadus is a must on this team comp. This one is holding a Sharp Beak to increase its damage on Bleakwind Storm and pick up KO's your opponent wouldn't expect. Incineroar is standard, except it is Specially Defensive and has a Covert Cloak to block opposing Fake Out moves. Finally, Zacian is Tera Ground, Tera Blast, since the rain protects it from Fire-type moves, and ground coverage is essential.

Rental Code: TXNR7Y
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/de93d1694c92c9c7
Team Creator: youtube.com/@UCiijvmAbnUfYoEWIhsw_-aA
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:23 Battle 1 vs Miraidon & Lunala
16:41 Battle 2 vs Terapagos & Zacian
25:06 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & Calyrex Shadow
33:58 Battle 4 vs A Dozo Bozo
45:11 Battle 5 vs CSR & Zamazenta
01:00:23 Battle 6 vs Lunala & Zamazenta
01:05:03 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Poliwhirl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 HP / 0 Atk
- Encore
- Endeavor
- Protect
- Icy Wind

Kyogre @ Life Orb
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 244 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Water Spout
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Origin Pulse

Farigiraf @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Armor Tail
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 100 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Foul Play
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
- Protect

Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 84 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 164 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Tera Blast
- Play Rough
- Behemoth Blade
- Protect

Incineroar @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 SpD
Careful Nature
- Taunt
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Fake Out

Tornadus @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 92 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 156 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bleakwind Storm
- Protect
- Rain Dance
- Tailwind
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NAIC REVIEW: I TOOK CALY SHADOW & ZAMAZENTA | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-17 | NAIC REVIEW: I TOOK CALY SHADOW & ZAMAZENTA | 2025 VGC REG I

Are y'all surprised? I took Calyrex Shadow Rider and Zamazenta to NAIC. Let's take a look.

The team is standard. The CSR has Encore to punish defensive plays, and enough defensive EV's to usually survive Surging Strikes from Mystic Water Urshifu. Zamazenta has just enough speed to always out-speed Kyogre and Groudon, max defense for Body Press damage, and the rest in HP for bulk.

The defensive core of the team is also standard. I'm boring, I know. Rillaboom almost always survives a Specs, Helping Hand Boosted Draco Meteor from Miraidon on Grassy Terrain. Incineroar usually survives Surging Strikes from NON-Mystic Water Urshifu. Amoonguss always survives a Psychic from Focus Sash Calyrex Shadow Rider. Finally, Dark Urshifu was my meta call for the team. We've seen the sixth slot stay malleable, but with Amoonguss I thought breaking through Wide Guards and Protects was too valuable.

Rental Code: PL2S2Y
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Team Report
17:34 NAIC Recap
31:42 Battle 1 vs CSR & Zama Mirror
39:57 Battle 2 vs Koraidon & CSR
50:27 Battle 3 vs Miraidon & CIR
01:03:28 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Calyrex-Shadow @ Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 12 HP / 84 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psychic
- Encore
- Protect

Zamazenta-Crowned @ Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 188 HP / 4 Atk / 244 Def / 4 SpD / 68 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Incineroar @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 244 HP / 188 Def / 76 SpD
Impish Nature
IVs: 25 Spe
- Knock Off
- Flare Blitz
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 4 Def / 204 SpD / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Grassy Glide
- Fake Out
- U-turn

Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 236 HP / 196 Def / 76 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 27 Spe
- Pollen Puff
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect

Urshifu @ Black Glasses
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 108 HP / 196 Atk / 20 Def / 76 SpD / 108 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 25 SpA
- Wicked Blow
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
- Detect
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HOW MANY P-BLADES CAN GROUDON MISS? | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-13 | HOW MANY P-BLADES CAN GROUDON MISS? | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using an AV Groudon team that placed Top 32 at the Japan National Championships. Let's take a look!

AV Groudon takes all of the hits. Its base 140 Defense gives it amazing physical bulk, and an Assault Vest brings its Special Defense to that level. It is paired with Miraidon, but no Discharge. It has Life Orb and Dazzling Gleam, a set we've been seeing more of. To cover CSR & Zama, a hard matchup for this team, the team has Quiver Dance Volcarona.

Sash Flutter Mane is here. We know what it does. Black Glasses Single Strike Urshifu is the same. Finally, Grimmsnarl does Grimmsnarl things, except no Thunder Wave because we aren't total degenerates.

Rental Code: Q9H16M
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:55 Battle 1 vs CIR & Miraidon
20:07 Battle 2 vs CSR & Zamazenta
31:42 Battle 3 vs Rayquaza & Zamazenta
41:21 Battle 4 vs CSR & Zamazenta ...Again
52:31 Battle 5 vs Zacian & Lunala
01:01:19 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Groudon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 76 Atk / 4 Def / 36 SpD / 148 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Precipice Blades
- Heat Crash
- High Horsepower
- Rock Slide

Miraidon @ Life Orb
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect

Volcarona @ Leftovers
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 44 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fiery Dance
- Giga Drain
- Protect
- Quiver Dance

Urshifu @ Black Glasses
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wicked Blow
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
- Detect

Flutter Mane @ Focus Sash
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Icy Wind
- Taunt
- Protect

Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 236 Def / 20 SpD
Impish Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Fake Out
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PIKACHU HARD CARRIES ON THIS SWORDFISH TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-10 | PIKACHU HARD CARRIES ON THIS SWORDFISH TEAM | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a team that I found on Twitter. It has a Pikachu on it. Let's get into it.

Swordfish is a nickname for teams with Zacian and Kyogre as their restricted pair. This is a standard Zacian with Tera Fighting, Sacred Sword for surprise damage. The Kyogre is also a standard Assault Vest set, but it is faster than most other Kyogre. It even has a Timid nature! However, Pikachu is the star. Fast Fake Out gives it immediate utility in battle, and Nuzzle offers speed control. The Pikachu has 0 HP IVs and imperfect defensive IVs, so it can be brought to Sash easier and get a huge Endeavor off.

Galarian Moltres is underexplored in Regulation I, in my opinion. This set features Covert Cloak and Tailwind for speed control, as well as Hurricane, which complements Kyogre's ability to set up rain. The Amoonguss is almost standard, but it has Foul Play over Protect, which is massively helpful in Trick Room, since Calyrex Ice is the main Trick Room sweeper. Finally, we have Power Bracer, Trick Grimmsnarl, because we love being the villain.

Rental Code: Y2SH20
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:18 Battle 1 vs The Scraggy Team
14:41 Battle 2 vs CSR & Zamazenta
26:13 Battle 3 vs Mewtwo & Miraidon
35:06 Battle 4 vs Ho-Oh & Terapagos
50:11 Battle 5 vs The Milwaukee Winning Team
56:07 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 60 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Behemoth Blade
- Play Rough
- Sacred Sword
- Protect

Kyogre @ Assault Vest
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 108 HP / 156 SpA / 244 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Water Spout
- Origin Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Thunder

Pikachu @ Focus Sash
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
IVs: 0 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD
- Nuzzle
- Endeavor
- Upper Hand
- Fake Out

Moltres-Galar @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Berserk
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 156 SpA / 100 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fiery Wrath
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- Protect

Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Def / 20 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Foul Play
- Pollen Puff
- Spore
- Rage Powder

Grimmsnarl @ Power Bracer
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 4 SpA / 36 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
- Foul Play
- Fake Out
- Trick
- Scary Face
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POKEMON PLAYER ANALYZES BOLOGNA TOP 4 MATCH | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-08 | POKEMON PLAYER ANALYZES BOLOGNA TOP 4 MATCH | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am analyzing the Bologna Top 4 match between Ruben Gianzini & Theotime Massaut. I've used variations of both teams recently on the channel, so I feel qualified to give a little insight into what the players might be thinking during this match.

Ruben is using standard Calyrex Shadow and Zamazenta with Raging Bolt filling out the flexible 6th slot. Theotime is using Scarf Miraidon, Lunala, and double terrain, a team composition that many of you found controversial in my last video. Both teams have their merits, and it is always a gift to see two highly skilled players duke it out for such large stakes.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Team Reviews/Analysis
03:37 Battle 1 Review/Analysis
23:41 Battle 2 Review/Analysis
39:04 Set Review & Thoughts
42:33 Outro
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CALM MIND LUNALA FIGHTS THE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS | 2025 VGC REG I

Jon-Luke VGC 2025-06-06 | CALM MIND LUNALA FIGHTS THE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS | 2025 VGC REG I

Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am using a Scarf Miraidon Team that made it to the Top 8 at the Bologna Special Event. Let's take a look!

Miraidon has undergone significant changes to its items since Regulation I began. This set features Choice Scarf with Snarl to combat Calyrex Shadow Rider and always outspeed opposing Miraidon. It's partnered with Calm Mind Lunala, a set we haven't seen much of since Reg G 1.0.

One might think Rillaboom is an odd partner, but I believe in it. Double terrain means you can always keep Terrain Control while consistently pivoting. The Rillaboom set is standard. The rest of the Fake Out Bros are also here. Safety Goggles Incineroar helps the pivot options, and Focus Sash Urshifu... is there. (It's on fraud watch, I'm not going to lie.) Finally, Volcarona helps with opposing Zamazenta, which otherwise gives this team trouble.

Rental Code: 52W53R
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:47 Battle 1 vs Terapagos & Lunala
16:12 Battle 2 vs Lunala & Zamazenta
35:38 Battle 3 vs Koraidon & Lunala
48:16 Battle 4 vs Kyurem White & Miraidon
56:52 Battle 5 vs Miraidon & Groudon
01:13:11 Outro & Thoughts
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Team:
Incineroar @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Atk / 92 Def / 76 SpD / 92 Spe
Careful Nature
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Parting Shot
- Fake Out

Rillaboom @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 76 Def / 172 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Grassy Glide
- U-turn
- Fake Out

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 HP / 236 Atk / 84 Def / 4 SpD / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- Detect

Lunala @ Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Shield
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 92 HP / 204 Def / 124 SpA / 4 SpD / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moongeist Beam
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
- Protect

Miraidon @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 140 HP / 36 Def / 124 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Snarl

Volcarona @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fiery Dance
- Rage Powder
- Will-O-Wisp
- Tailwind
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