I Built An Insane Gengar Team • GCF Team Report MichaelderBeste 2026-09-19 | I Built An Insane Gengar Team • GCF Team Report
I Played Against The Best Swiss Player MichaelderBeste 2025-10-04 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Stefan Mott in the Regulation H Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is the best player from Switzerland because of his great results. He won multiple regionals, one in this season already. He did that with uncommon Pokémon like Scyther and Sylveon. He also has over 20 Day 2s and that makes him a player you don't want to play against in a tournament. Can I beat such a strong foe?My team: pokepast.es/5fb3b3446afe804cHis team: pokepast.es/faad321b2295c484Rental of my team: D66QPRTeam Creators: https://x.com/NikolajHoej & https://x.com/Hoej_Hs0:00 - Intro2:09 - Team Breakdown20:31 - The Game57:59 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.com/MichaderBeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against a Creative Teambuilder MichaelderBeste 2025-09-27 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Ibrahim Maarouf in the Regulation H Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is one of the most interesting players. He had decent finishes in regionals with Iron Boulder, Custap Berry Snorlax and Max Attack Incineroar. He also had strong showings too like a Top 8 or Top 32 finish in regionals. Last worlds he brought Koraidon Miraidon Perish Trap with full confidence and most recently he played an Online tournament with Surskit. Can I win against such a creative mind? My team: pokepast.es/d4c44cb81f433b19His team: pokepast.es/37d35fb2c265e61fRental of my team: VWR6WHTeam Creator: https://x.com/Zoan1P0:00 - Intro1:34 - Team Breakdown15:20 - The Game44:07 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.com/MichaderBeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Hurricane: A Story of Good and Bad - SCL Week 2 MichaelderBeste 2025-09-24 | In this video, you can witnesw my game from Week 2 of the Smogon Champions League. The Smogon Champions League, SCL in short, is a huge team tournament where players play in all sorts of formats. I will play in the PU tier where only very weak Pokémon are allowed. Can I beat my first opponent of this tournament? Enjoy!More info: smogon.com/forums/threads/smogon-champions-league-v-commencement-thread.3769533My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.com/MichaderBeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against a NAIC Champion MichaelderBeste 2025-09-19 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against James Evans in the Regulation H Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is one of the best players in the World right now. He finished 2nd last Worlds and over the last few years, he accomplished a lot. He won a regional in 2024 and NAIC in 2022. On top of that, as a senior he also won EUIC in 2017 and Worlds in 2018. Overall, he often has very strong showings which results in over 20 Top Cuts in his career. Can I win against him today? My team: pokepast.es/592ca91b04d5913fHis team : pokepast.es/f3ad7688462f9547Rental of my team: NM7D12Team Creator: https://x.com/DidiVGC0:00 - Intro1:39 - Team Showcase20:41 - The Matches51:28 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.com/MichaderBeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against A VGC Prodigy MichaelderBeste 2025-09-08 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Christopher Han in the Regulation H Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is a rising star in the VGC scene. After Top Cutting his first regional in Masters, he achieved deep Day 2 runs in EUIC, NAIC & Worlds. He was also able to Top Cut 3 more Regionals. In the Senior Division he also won a Regional and Top Cut basically everything. Can I win against such a strong player?My team: pokepast.es/89f1933d2b9e8dd9His team : pokepast.es/584849a3a276aae2Rental of my team: QKF70FTeam Creator: https://x.com/zeen172M0:00 - Intro1:48 - Team Showcase11:19 - The Matches36:55 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.com/MichaderBeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
My 2025 Season Was INSANE MichaelderBeste 2025-09-03 | In this Video, I will talk about my tournament runs in each Regional & International I have played. I talk about the preperation process, my opponents and how I felt before, during and after the tournaments. Enjoy the video!My teams: pokepast.es/e000e0a84b3c0e850:00 - Intro0:40 - Dortmund Regional6:44 - Lille Regional11:24 - Gdansk Regional15:43 - LAIC20:41 - Stuttgart Regional25:34 - EUIC31:38 - Stockholm Regional36:17 - Utrecht Special41:06 - NAIC44:52 - Before Worlds46:59 - Worlds52:26 - The Next SeasonMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against A Very Good Friend MichaelderBeste 2025-08-30 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Alexander Ubaghs in the Regulation H Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is one of my best friends and one of the best German players I know. He got two Top Cuts last season, including a Top 4 finish in the Utrecht Special Event. Unfortunately, he could not attend worlds in that season but that is why I wanted to give him the spotlight he deserves. Can I win against him in this Friendly?My team: pokepast.es/0e7efc21c673d130His team : pokepast.es/e6d946e10d6e7f01Rental of my team: LN94QCTeam Creator: https://x.com/DaniMarceloVGCBlex: youtube.com/@KingBlex0:00 - Intro3:50 - Team Showcase16:26 - The Matches57:55 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.com/MichaderBeste► youtube.com/@MichaelderBeste2► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The No Prep Team • Worlds 2025 Team Report MichaelderBeste 2025-08-27 | In this video, I will talk about the team I used to get to the Top 8 of the World Championship 2025 in Anahaim. I go through the teambuilding process and in the end, I talk about all the common matchups. Massive shoutout to Rahim Farzan & Kusha Kanani for preparing on the last day possible and using the same team at Worlds.Original Team Creator: https://x.com/Astterio252My friends: https://x.com/PresPres_ & https://x.com/BushaVGCThe team: pokepast.es/117b2b95d4b8b4caThe rental: RP6L7N0:00 - Intro1:52 - Team Breakdown28:24 - MatchupsMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
We Built Another Regional Winning Team • Utrecht Team Report MichaelderBeste 2025-05-28 | In this video, I will talk about the team I used to win the Utrecht Special Championships. I go through the teambuilding process and in the end, I talk through all the common matchups. Massive shoutout to Rahim Farzan, Kusha Kanani, Ibrahim Maarouf & Alexander Ubaghs for using the same team with me and prepping together one day before the event again. https://x.com/PresPres_ https://x.com/BushaVGC https://x.com/IbrahimVGC https://x.com/King_BlexXThe team: pokepast.es/9affb5b265a81343The rental: 427QSDMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against The Best Brazilian Player MichaelderBeste 2025-05-26 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Gabriel Agati in the Regulation I Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is one of the most established players VGC has to offer. He has two Finals finishes in Internationals as well as a Top 4, multiple regional wins and amazing Players Cup performances. Can I beat an accomplished player like him in a Best of 3?My team: pokepast.es/e5e075b413a76399His team : pokepast.es/dfac80121b576aa5Rental of my team: 7MJJ76Team Creators: https://x.com/SamuVGC_ & https://x.com/Clipperz1235Agati: youtube.com/@UCEVhmsLFASgA5lpxOcJt6ng 0:00 - Intro2:05 - Team Showcase16:02 - The Matches35:06 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against a Professional Pokémon Player MichaelderBeste 2025-04-19 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Brady Smith in the Regulation I Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is a Pokémon Pro because he provides a lot of different content for every playet by offering coaching, writing full-detailed articles, publishing team reports and more. He also won multiple regionals and Top cut LAIC in this season, so he is no slouch. Can I beat him in a wild matchup today?My team: pokepast.es/ac7dd204aa687537His team : pokepast.es/c28020ed9b07dfffRental of my team: DTRXNJTeam Creator: play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/67d88e3a9561463c3372200e/player/scarletskil/teamlistBrady: youtube.com/@VGCCorner?si=ExNvtjQke7d5seMn0:00 - Intro2:00 - Team Showcase12:54 - The Matches54:48 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against a LAIC Champion MichaelderBeste 2025-04-13 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against James Baek in the Regulation I Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He had phenomenal results right from the start. He won multiple Regionals, got top 4 in Worlds in both 2019 and 2022 and won LAIC in 2020. I had to play one of the longest sets I've ever had against him. Can I stay calm and collected and beat him today? Lets find out!My team: pokepast.es/fabfbe812a546676His team : pokepast.es/abae2432e65c1bfbRental of my team: D95Q6VTeam Creator: https://x.com/kisru0123450:00 - Intro1:16 - Team Showcase10:02 - The Matches1:04:57 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Regulation I is Weird MichaelderBeste 2025-04-08 | In this video, I will talk about the results of the latest Victory Road tournament. 263 player battled against each other in the new announced format and the result of the tournament was nowhere to be expected. I will breakdown the meta and give you sets of some Restricteds to try it out yourself. Enjoy the video!All information about the tournament: https://victoryroad.pro/vr-apr25/0:00 - Intro1:11 - Tournament Results19:25 - Top 8 Teams in detail42:29 - Restricted sets for you52:09 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against The Best Trick Room Player MichaelderBeste 2025-04-06 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Diego Ferreira in the Regulation I Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He takes the title of the best Trick Room Player because he had really good finishes in the past with that archetype, finishing Top 8 in Worlds last year and winning a regional last weekend. He knows everything about Hard Trick Room because that is what he has been playing for years. Can I take down someone who knows everything about his playstyle? Lets find out!My team: pokepast.es/3decabb42454678dHis team : pokepast.es/a381ecaca686bb7fRental of my team: 4745KVTeam Creator: play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/67d80fa4a99850c6e38ca896/standings0:00 - Intro0:43 - Team Showcase22:21 - The Matches42:48 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The ULTIMATE Calyrex-Ice Guide MichaelderBeste 2025-04-04 | In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Calyrex-Ice in the VGC Regulation G format. What are its best partners? How do you EV it? What are the good and bad matchups? You can find the answer to these questions and even more in this video. Let me know what your thoughts about are about Calyrex-Ice in the comments down below!0:00 - Intro2:13 - Calyrex-Ice Sets16:08 - Urshifu29:03 - Special Attackers42:24 - Trick Room Abusers54:39 - All Kind Of Supporters1:08:02 - Non Trick Room Partners1:33:26 - One Time Wonders1:40:36 - The Good & Bad Matchups for Calyrex-IceMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Pokémon Worlds Finalist Reacts To His Second Regional Win MichaelderBeste 2025-04-02 | I won the Stockholm Regional 2025 a few days ago. Today, I will break down every single turn from the finals and give more input on all choices that were made in the thrilling set. I hope you enjoy it!All Info: https://victoryroad.pro/2025-stockholm/My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Mistake Over Mistake (NPA Semifinals) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-31 | In this video, I play against Patrick Connors in the NPA. He is a great player with an insane result, winning NAIC in 2024. Now I have to face him in the semifinals where each game matters more than ever. Can I beat him to get closer to the finals? Lets find out!My Team: pokepast.es/7233123ae105056bRental Code: RCLJY1His Team: pokepast.es/98e2dcdb00c622b2My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against A World Champion (Seniors) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-29 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Carson Confer in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is one of few players who were able to win all 3 levels of tournaments in VGC. He won a regional in this season, LAIC in 2018 and Worlds in the Seniors division in 2016. With that many titles under his belt, he is one of the best players in the world. Can I beat him today?My team: pokepast.es/20d1facdd8e57442His team : pokepast.es/2a2d18230195645cRental of my team: 2L2JWFTeam Creator(s): https://x.com/SanderVgc0:00 - Intro1:14 - Team Showcase14:26 - The Matches35:49 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The Best Trick Room Team Ever Made • Stockholm Team Report MichaelderBeste 2025-03-27 | In this video, I will talk about the team I used to win the Stockholm Regional Championships. I go through the teambuilding process and in the end, I present the good and bad matchups for the team. Massive shoutout to Rahim Farzan and Kusha Kanani for using the same team with me and prepping together one day before the event as well as Brian Collins who helped us during the process. https://x.com/BushaVGC https://x.com/PresPres_ https://x.com/angelohunter_The team: pokepast.es/aba49445b67a73e6The rental: 91J96M2023 Worlds Team Report (6 Sucker Punch PP): https://victoryroad.pro/2023/09/15/michael-kelsch-worlds-report/My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The Battle For The Throne (NPA Week 9) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-24 | In this video, I play against Federico Camporesi in the NPA. This is the last week of the regular season and the playoffs for my team are on the line. The win is very important to get there. I can also claim the title of Most Valuable Player of the tournament if I beat Federico today. Can I win against one of the best EU players?My Team: pokepast.es/53d25d99bb8a958aHis Team: pokepast.es/faeb63f8e21de5a8My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against The Best Danish Player MichaelderBeste 2025-03-20 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Frederik Høj Nielsen in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is one of few players that beat me multiple times and never lost to me once. So, he is basically a nightmare opponent for me. On top of that, I go into the match underprepared and face a Pokémon I really do not wanted to see. Can I manage such a tough situation and pull the trigger to win the set? Lets find out!My team: pokepast.es/7edcdbcbd110563dHis team : pokepast.es/910e26a5d84117b4Rental of my team: NW6RWDTeam Creator(s): https://x.com/arubega_poke & https://x.com/zeen172M0:00 - Intro2:55 - Team Showcase14:19 - The Matches31:49 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The Michael Clash (NPA Week 8) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-18 | In this video, I play against Michael Zhang in the NPA. This fight has a lot of meanings. We both won a Regional, we prepped together, our name is both Michael and we always perform incredibly well. The week is important for both our teams, so whoever wins this can assure their team to still make playoffs. Am I able to beat my partner in crime?My Team: pokepast.es/af686c25502fa79eHis Team: pokepast.es/89078495c0736666My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The Winner of RBTT is... - RBTT Finals (vs Team Zeraora) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-17 | In this video, I will play a Generstion 7 Random Battles Best Of 3 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. It's finals and I have to face Piyu, the best Gen 7 RandBats player of RBTT. I also showcase the last match of each series with a blind reaction to see if we were able to win the whole thing. This is the 3rd Finals in RBTT for me but I was never able to win. Can I break the curse with my stacked team together? Enjoy the last ride!0:00 - My Matches (Generation 7)26:08 - Generation 236:25 - Battle Factory40:40 - Generation 143:39 - Generation 550:34 - Generation 9 (Bo5)55:34 - Generation 61:00:09 - Doubles1:05:14 - Generation 41:09:36 - Hackmons Cup1:13:41 - Generation 31:19:15 - BSS Factory1:22:09 - Generation 81:24:48 - Generation 9 (Bo3)1:28:19 - Closing WordsAll info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against A Historical Player MichaelderBeste 2025-03-15 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Alessio Fuscà in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He is the only player to achieve a 15-0 record in Swiss. He did that with a crazy combination of Pokémon which makes him one of the elite trainers in VGC. Can I beat such a legend?My team: pokepast.es/1935037664938b64His team : pokepast.es/198c80f68114f92bRental of my team: TF499YTeam Creator: https://x.com/TheJean_A?t=UiHOsEjbbq3RmsSG_beQDQ&s=090:00 - Intro1:11 - Team Showcase13:51 - The Matches34:22 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The ULTIMATE Zamazenta Guide MichaelderBeste 2025-03-13 | In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Zamazenta in the VGC Regulation G format. What are its best partners? How do you EV Zamazenta? What are the good and bad matchups? You can find the answer to these questions and even more in this video. Enjoy it!0:00 - Intro0:28 - Zamazenta Sets13:31 - Ghost Type Punish33:38 - The Flex Slot54:23 - Other Partners1:13:47 - Ting-Lu Dozo Core1:25:15 - The Good & Bad Matchups with ZamazentaMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Do or Die Game! RBTT Semis Tiebreak (vs Team Ho-Oh) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-11 | In this video, I will play a Generstion 9 Random Battles Best Of 3 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. I face teresbahji once again. Because I lost to him in the last week, we have to play a Tiebreaker now. 3 Sets and the team that wins 2, advances to the Finals. Can I win in order to get one step closer to the finish line? Lets find out!All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Michael contra Perish, oh no... (NPA Week 7) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-10 | In this video, I play against Junxi Zhu in the NPA. He is a very strong player whom I lost to in last years NAIC. He currently sits in Top 5 of the North American Championship Points leaderboard which makes him a threatening opponent. I learned a lot since NAIC. Can I use that to defeat him in such a high stakes game?*Unfortunately there were some sound issues that I could not solve. I hope you still enjoy the video and I already figured out the problem for the next videos. Sorry for the inconvenience!My Team: pokepast.es/99026aa9bd1fc13bRental Code: LJH131His Team: pokepast.es/f5e64ca60fa1b095My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against The BEST Argentinian Player MichaelderBeste 2025-03-08 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Juan Salerno in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. With a ton of good results, he currently is the best Argentinian player that VGC has to offer. He won OCIC back in 2019 in the Seniors division but he also has multiple Top Cuts in the Masters division as well as a Regional and a Special Event win. Can I beat someone who has more Championship points than me in this season? Lets find out!My team: pokepast.es/da5a15cd95f17d6aHis team : pokepast.es/0d57ad8e13ef7f49Rental of my team: VMS3RKTeam Creator: https://x.com/WolfeyGlick0:00 - Intro1:24 - Team Showcase14:10 - The Matches46:37 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Unbelievable Set! RBTT Semifinals (vs Team Ho-Oh) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-06 | In this video, I will play a Generstion 9 Random Battles Best Of 5 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. I face teresbahji who is one of the best Generation 9 RandBats players. If I win, my team advances to the Finals. Can I lock in and get it done?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Twisting All Dimensions (NPA Week 6) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-03 | In this video, I play against Juan Manuel Odriozola in the NPA. He is a very good spanish player and one of my biggest rivals as well. He beat me in my first ever stream match in the Utrecht Special event 2023 as well as last week in the last Day 1 round in EUIC. I could not beat him yet. Can I get my revenge this time?My Team: pokepast.es/c1629693caabd4ceRental Code: WGWLBFHis Team: pokepast.es/176badc9d2257965My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Its Champ Time! RBTT Week 7 (vs Team Zarude) MichaelderBeste 2025-03-01 | In this video, I will play a Generstion 9 Random Battles Best Of 5 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. I face LoSconosciuto who is one of the most intimidating players in the RandBats community because of his skill. Can I beat him in a nailbiter series?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
This is the BEST Zamazenta Team right now • EUIC Team Report MichaelderBeste 2025-02-27 | In this video, you can find all details of the team I used to get top 100 in the European International Championship with. I talk about what the spreads do and what good and bad matchups are as well as what you bring into the most common teams. Enjoy the video!EUIC Info: https://victoryroad.pro/2025-euic/The Team: pokepast.es/b86f472334a5b070Rental Code: QMB1V9My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The ULTIMATE Miraidon Guide MichaelderBeste 2025-02-25 | In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Miraidon in the VGC Regulation G format. What are its best partners? How do you EV Miraidon? What are the good and bad matchups? You can find the answer to these questions and even more in this video. Enjoy it!0:00 - Intro0:50 - Miraidon Sets13:01 - Quark Drivers30:12 - Arubega Six43:30 - Offensive Partners54:48 - Niche Partners1:08:47 - The Dozo Core1:17:01 - The Good & Bad Matchups with MiraidonMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against An EUIC Champion MichaelderBeste 2025-02-23 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Flavio Del Pidio in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. As one of Italians best players, he is definitely someone to watch out for. He won multiple Regional Level events as well as EUIC in 2019. Can I strike down such a strong player?My team: pokepast.es/50d69a2f22ecb324His team : pokepast.es/bf684fe1ca17d312Rental of my team: VJR5XRTeam Creator: https://x.com/Etsukocccc0:00 - Intro0:51 - Team Showcase7:40 - The Matches28:33 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Another Format Swap!? RBTT Week 6 (vs Team Zeraora) MichaelderBeste 2025-02-20 | In this video, I will play a Generstion 9 Random Battles Best Of 5 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. I face JJ09LIE who reached Rank 1 on the ladder and also qualified for the Rands Slam Playoffs. Can I beat such a strong player?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The Streak Continues... (SPL & NPA Week 5) MichaelderBeste 2025-02-17 | In this video, I will showcase two big tournament matches again, SPL and NPA. Can I beat top tier players in their respective formats?SPL Team: pokepast.es/4fb009e3b275c273NPA Team: pokepast.es/80693512d74913ceNPA Team (Opponent): pokepast.es/ea9dbde610cdbec90:00 - SPL Teambuilding7:59 - SPL Match30:51 - SPL Post-game Analysis44:16 - NPA MatchMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The ULTIMATE Calyrex-Shadow Guide MichaelderBeste 2025-02-16 | Welcome to this new series of mine where I breakdown the best Restricted Pokémon in Regulation G. I will talk about all sets, propose partner Pokémon and go through the matchups against other top tier restricted Pokémon. I hope you enjoy it and let me know where I can improve!My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against The Best Canadian Player MichaelderBeste 2025-02-15 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Marcus Dion in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. With over 1000 Championship points and a Finals finish in the last regional, he currently is the best Canadian VGC player. Can I strike him down?My team: pokepast.es/e618dd8fe5ac7b8cHis team: pokepast.es/f6502ffef8d091edRental of my team: L3YR9RTeam Creator: https://x.com/ralfdude900:00 - Intro 0:50 - Team Showcase8:57 - The Matches42:02 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
A Match between Titans! RBTT Week 5 (vs Team Keldeo) MichaelderBeste 2025-02-13 | In this video, I will play a Generation 6 Random Battles Bo3 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. My opponent this time is Michiellus. He was able to win his last 11! RBTT sets which means he is the Best player right now. Can I beat him in his main format?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Between Bad Matchups & Bad Plays (SPL & NPA Week 4) MichaelderBeste 2025-02-10 | In this video, I played two huge team tournament games. In one game I face a bad matchup and in the other one I play really bad. Can I still win these games?SPL Team: pokepast.es/3853d4994b5a9fdfNPA Team: pokepast.es/3a3109cb7d858c140:00 - SPL Teambuilding7:06 - SPL Match36:47 - SPL Post-game Analysis52:47 - NPA MatchMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against A Worlds Finalist MichaelderBeste 2025-02-09 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Jeudy Azzarelli in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. With a lot of Top Cuts and a Worlds Finalist on his resume, Jeudy is one of the best NA players out there. Can I manage to beat him in what seems to be a very tough matchup?My team: pokepast.es/848a33866c082040His team: pokepast.es/9d8e7bb600995e86Rental of my team: YPTM99Team Creators: https://x.com/ka1nee & https://x.com/icebergvgc & https://x.com/PqlarBearThe 2014 Worlds Finals: youtube.com/watch?v=M7Ki5Fo1FKQ0:00 - Intro & Team Showcase10:43 - The Matches43:37 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
What a Crazy Set! RBTT Week 4 (vs Team Zygarde) MichaelderBeste 2025-02-07 | In this video, I will play a Generation 6 Random Battles Bo3 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. My opponent this time is Lechen. Can I win and get a step closer to playoffs?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Against The Best & The Best (SPL & NPA Week 3) MichaelderBeste 2025-02-03 | In this video, I played two huge team tournament games. On the one hand, we've got the Smogon Premier League where I play against the best Smogon Players in the ORAS OU Tier. On the other hand, we've got the National Pokémon Association where the best VGC players play each other in the Regulation G Bo3 OTS format. This time, I play against the Top Player in both formats, so it's going to be tough. Can I still break through?SPL Team: pokepast.es/cbe702324361ce98NPA Team: pokepast.es/cc9256607c35c9faJoeUX9 Team: pokepast.es/121ef26cdda8af880:00 - SPL Teambuilding4:54 - SPL Match18:50 - SPL Post-game Analysis26:36 - NPA MatchMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against The Best German Player MichaelderBeste 2025-02-01 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Markus Hamann in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. He has incredible performances across the board. Reaching Top 4 in Worlds 2014 is one of them. He also won multiple Internationals as well as Regionals which makes him the best German player of all time. Can I take the title by defeating him today?My team: pokepast.es/a54200c22f24ba5bHis team: pokepast.es/d9ceadc41b743f74Rental of my team: SJGN7RTeam Creator: https://x.com/mochaferris0:00 - Intro & Team Showcase10:16 - The Matches46:56 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
He cannot do this, right...? RIGHT!? RBTT Week 3 (vs Team Ho-Oh) MichaelderBeste 2025-01-31 | In this video, I will play a Generation 8 Random Battles Bo3 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. My opponent this time is Clementine. Can I get my revanche after he eliminated me from the Rands Slam two years ago?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Between Sun and Sand (SPL & NPA Week 2) MichaelderBeste 2025-01-29 | In this video, I played two huge team tournament games. On the one hand, we've got the Smogon Premier League where I play against the best Smogon Players in the ORAS OU Tier. On the other hand, we've got the National Pokémon Association where the best VGC players play each other in the Regulation G Bo3 OTS format. Can I win both games?SPL Team: pokepast.es/02aafdb23ef4f7d7NPA Team: pokepast.es/1849e2e6682b64f50:00 - SPL Teambuilding7:16 - SPL Match22:20 - SPL Post-game Analysis30:15 - NPA MatchMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Calyrex-Ice is back, Sun is everywhere, Multiple Rhydon in Day 2 & more (San Antonio Recap) MichaelderBeste 2025-01-27 | In this video, I will analyze the VGC metagame after the results of the San Antonio Regional. Calyrex-Ice was under everyones radar and now it delivered. With a 25% Day 2 and 40% Top Cut usage, it is clear that players have to respect Calyrex-Ice from now on. Koraidon also got decent results and Calyrex-Shadow usage for Day 2 and Top Cut stays low. Will that change in the future?Shiliang Tang (+ Rental): https://x.com/tsltang0508/status/1883880230491963845The results: https://cut-explorer.stalruth.dev/2025/regional-san-antonio0:00 - Intro0:38 - Creative Teams8:41 - Regional Metagame Analysis31:49 - The Future of Regulation G34:02 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
I Played Against A Grand Challenge Champion MichaelderBeste 2025-01-25 | In this video, I played a Bo3 against Federico Camporesi in the Regulation G Bo3 Open Teamsheet format. With the Global Challenge approaching next week, it makes a lot of sense to play against a Grand Challenge Champion from this season. He also won a regional and Top Cut most tournaments he attended. He is currently ranked 3rd in the European CP Leaderboard. Can I beat such a titan?My team: pokepast.es/0de78eee4238ffbeHis team: pokepast.es/0fe557e37567dad9Rental of my team: H5SQQMTeam Creator: https://x.com/PadoVGC (originally by https://x.com/JoeUX9 )0:00 - Intro1:07 - Team Showcase10:33 - The Matches29:55 - OutroMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
Randbats Speedrun!? RBTT Week 2 (vs Team Regigigas) MichaelderBeste 2025-01-24 | In this video, I will play a Generation 8 Random Battles Bo3 in the biggest Random Battle tournament on Smogon. My opponent is Master Chief from Team Regigigas. Can I redeem myself as the best Random Battles Player?All info: smogon.com/forums/threads/random-battles-team-tour-viii-announcements-and-administrative-decisions.3755713My social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
The Beauty of Singles and VGC (SPL & NPA Week 1) MichaelderBeste 2025-01-22 | In this video, I played two huge team tournament games. On the one hand, we've got the Smogon Premier League where I play against the best Smogon Players in the ORAS OU Tier. On the other hand, we've got the National Pokémon Association where the best VGC players play each other in the Regulation G Bo3 OTS format. Am I capable showing both my teams the path to victory? Enjoy the video!SPL Team: pokepast.es/469e24a33b48fa6cNPA Team (with Rental Code): pokepast.es/14d3d9ea706c559f0:00 - SPL Overview1:09 - SPL Teambuilding8:01 - SPL Match23:52 - SPL Post-game Analysis32:16 - NPA MatchMy social media:► twitter.com/MichaelderBeste► twitch.tv/michaderbeste► discord.gg/aPkccRYeac
