Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
ZACIAN IS STILL UNDERRATED. ARCEUS IS MEH. | 2026 VGC REG J
Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am showcasing a back-to-back feature of an Urban Ranger team because rentals for Regulation J are hard to come by. If you have any, join my Discord!
Let's go in reverse order today, because four of the Pokémon are incredibly standard. Incineroar is a standard Rocky Helmet set with Flare Blitz over Will-o'-Wisp. I have lately grown an appreciation for that move, so I miss it. Choice Scarf Urshifu is also nothing new; this one with Tera Water for additional damage. Assault Vest Iron Hands answers Trick Rooms and deals an amount of damage every turn that makes me question if it's healthy for the game. Focus Sash Whimsicott strikes fear into everyone's hearts, but don't worry, this one does not have Endeavor.
The Restricteds for this team are interesting. First is Zacian, a Pokémon that I feel is underplayed in the regulation. This one is Tera Dragon to help against Fire-type moves, and has Swords Dance to counteract Intimidate drops. The second Restricted is Draco Plate Arceus, which is like most Calm Mind Arceus, but a Dragon-type. I'm still unconvinced.
Rental Code: W6HDBM
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/da19bbc53498053f
Team Creator: The Urban Ranger
My Twitter: https://x.com/YesMess72837
Join the Discord: discord.gg/aqtNsxutRE
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join
__________________________________________________________________________
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:36 Battle 1 vs CIR & Arceus TR
12:08 Battle 2 vs Arceus & CSR
22:04 Battle 3 vs Kyogre & Arceus
32:21 Battle 4 vs CSR & Zamazenta (& Electivire)
42:50 Battle 5 vs Kyogre & CIR
53:34 Outro & Thoughts
__________________________________________________________________________
Team:
Arceus-Dragon @ Draco Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 196 HP / 4 Def / 156 SpA / 108 SpD / 44 Spe
Timid Nature
- Judgment
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Earth Power
Incineroar @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 244 Def / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Parting Shot
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 12 HP / 236 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn
- Close Combat
Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 180 HP / 76 Atk / 12 Def / 68 SpD / 172 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Behemoth Blade
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
- Protect
Whimsicott @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Misty Terrain
- Encore
- Moonblast
- Tailwind
Iron Hands @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 84 HP / 156 Atk / 92 Def / 4 SpA / 172 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Drain Punch
- Wild Charge
- Low Kick
- Fake Out
__________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!
ZACIAN IS STILL UNDERRATED. ARCEUS IS MEH. | 2026 VGC REG J
Howdy Ho, YouTube! Today, I am showcasing a back-to-back feature of an Urban Ranger team because rentals for Regulation J are hard to come by. If you have any, join my Discord!
Let's go in reverse order today, because four of the Pokémon are incredibly standard. Incineroar is a standard Rocky Helmet set with Flare Blitz over Will-o'-Wisp. I have lately grown an appreciation for that move, so I miss it. Choice Scarf Urshifu is also nothing new; this one with Tera Water for additional damage. Assault Vest Iron Hands answers Trick Rooms and deals an amount of damage every turn that makes me question if it's healthy for the game. Focus Sash Whimsicott strikes fear into everyone's hearts, but don't worry, this one does not have Endeavor.
The Restricteds for this team are interesting. First is Zacian, a Pokémon that I feel is underplayed in the regulation. This one is Tera Dragon to help against Fire-type moves, and has Swords Dance to counteract Intimidate drops. The second Restricted is Draco Plate Arceus, which is like most Calm Mind Arceus, but a Dragon-type. I'm still unconvinced.
Rental Code: W6HDBM
Poke Paste: pokepast.es/da19bbc53498053f
Team Creator: The Urban Ranger
My Twitter: https://x.com/YesMess72837
Join the Discord: discord.gg/aqtNsxutRE
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join
__________________________________________________________________________
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:36 Battle 1 vs CIR & Arceus TR
12:08 Battle 2 vs Arceus & CSR
22:04 Battle 3 vs Kyogre & Arceus
32:21 Battle 4 vs CSR & Zamazenta (& Electivire)
42:50 Battle 5 vs Kyogre & CIR
53:34 Outro & Thoughts
__________________________________________________________________________
Team:
Arceus-Dragon @ Draco Plate
Ability: Multitype
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 196 HP / 4 Def / 156 SpA / 108 SpD / 44 Spe
Timid Nature
- Judgment
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Earth Power
Incineroar @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 244 Def / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Parting Shot
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 12 HP / 236 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn
- Close Combat
Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 180 HP / 76 Atk / 12 Def / 68 SpD / 172 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Behemoth Blade
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
- Protect
Whimsicott @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Misty Terrain
- Encore
- Moonblast
- Tailwind
Iron Hands @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 84 HP / 156 Atk / 92 Def / 4 SpA / 172 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Drain Punch
- Wild Charge
- Low Kick
- Fake Out
__________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!
