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Dedicated leads have been a core part of competitive Pokémon strategy for decades, but how have they evolved across generations? In this video, I dive into the full history of dedicated leads in competitive Pokémon, from Gen 1’s explosion of aggressive leads to the specialized hazard setters and anti-leads of modern metas.

We’ll cover the rise of iconic leads like Aerodactyl, Azelf, Smeargle, Deoxys-S, and how the role of a lead Pokémon changed with the introduction of Stealth Rock, team preview, and Gen 9’s new mechanics. I’ll break down the strategies behind classic leads, how players adapted to different metagames, and why dedicated leads still matter today—even in a more flexible team-building environment.

0:00 Intro
1:05 Gen 1
8:17 Gen 2
14:57 Gen 3
22:25 Gen 4
30:43 Gen 5
35:48 Gen 6
40:21 Gen 7
45:11 Gen 8
47:00 Gen 9

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