Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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On the surface, pokemon appears like a very simple game that's easy for everyone to understand. But once you get into the depths of the competitive side, you'll quickly realize just how many different mechanics go into building a pokemon that's ready for battle. In this video, we take a look at all the various things that impact how a pokemon performs and all the considerations you'll go through as you build your pokemon.

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Timestamps for better viewing:
0:49 Intro
3:15 Types and Abilities
6:43 Base Stats
8:13 IVs
10:14 EVs
13:42 Natures
15:30 Generational Gimmicks
18:47 Held Items
20:07 Titles
20:44 Subscribe

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