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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.
SNORLAX PUTS IN WORK ON THIS ORIGINAL TEAM | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-22 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!ASSAULT VEST MIRAIDON IS MY FAVORITE SET | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-09-23 | 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 Team Creator: https://x.com/dodoriosiriru/status/1966043072632164497
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!SYLVEON WON A REGIONAL IN REGULATION H | 2026 VGC REG HJon-Luke VGC2025-09-21 | 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!
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join ___________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:22 Battle 1 15:50 Battle 2 21:50 Battle 3 34:38 Reflections 38:47 Outro ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!CALYREX SHADOW & ZAMAZENTA ARE STILL AMAZING IN REG J | 2026 VGCJon-Luke VGC2025-09-19 | 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 Team Creator: https://x.com/smallyeevgc/status/1947299502588854350
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!BRONZONG & GARCHOMP TACKLE A TOURNEY | 2026 VGC REG HJon-Luke VGC2025-09-16 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!6 TEAMS YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR IN REG H | 2026 VGC REG HJon-Luke VGC2025-09-14 | 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!
Reg J Cores Video: youtube.com/watch?v=yMF8modUb4M&ab_channel=Jon-LukeVGC __________________________________________________________________________Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!I HIT RANK 29 IN THE WORLD WITH SNORLAX & KORAIDON | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-09-12 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!KYOGRE AND MAGEARNA ARENT MY CUP OF TEA | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-09-09 | 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 Team Creator: https://x.com/kashiwagineru/status/1963845298851049588
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!IRON VALIANT IS INSANE ON LADDER | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-09-07 | 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 Poke Paste: pokepast.es/237972b185d267be Team Creator: https://x.com/akerubii64/status/1962478802015256788
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 __________________________________________________________________________Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!CAN HOOPA UNBOUND BEAT THE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS? | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-09-05 | 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
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!VOLCANION & CSR ARE AN UNEXPECTED PAIR | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-09-02 | 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.
Rental Code: SQNNK0 Poke Paste: pokepast.es/c5e65dbafd2804ca Team Creator: https://x.com/Zeropoke_/status/1962171262186451145
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please make sure to like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Most importantly, please remember that you're appreciated. Peace!68 UNDERUSED POKEMON TO TEAMBUILD WITH IN REG H | 2026 VGCJon-Luke VGC2025-08-31 | 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.
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join ___________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Tier List (Don't Make Me Stamp Each Pokemon Please) 01:17:35 Outro ___________________________________________________________________________ This is normally where I put the Poke Paste, but this video does not have one. If you're reading this far, hello! Thanks for being here. ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!KORAIDON & ARCEUS ARE THE NEW SUN CORE | 2025 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-29 | 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
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!MIRAIDON & NINETALES SHINE ON THIS BO1 TEAM | 2025 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-26 | 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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!5 TEAMS YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR IN REGULATION J | 2026 VGCJon-Luke VGC2025-08-24 | 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!
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ Existing Core Videos: Calyrex Ice & Magearna Hard TR: youtu.be/WpTiYPZXtUQ Darkrai & Groudon Gravity: youtu.be/h73QWlf4c74 Deoxys-Attack & Zama Balance: youtu.be/SgO63EEKGNo __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!PECHARUNT & MIRAIDON POISON THE OPPS DAY | 2025 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-22 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!MAGEARNA TRICK ROOM IS THE TEAM TO BEAT | 2025 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-19 | 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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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.
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join ___________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Reg H Meta Recap 03:53 Tier List, BB! 46:04 Outro ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!ATTACK DEOXYS & INDEEDEE IS THE NEW PSYSPAM | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-12 | 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.
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Peace!DEOXYS DEFENDS THE BENCH AND ARCEUS CARRIES | 2025 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-10 | 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?
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!DARKRAI & GROUDON HAUNT PLAYERS NIGHTMARES | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-08 | 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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!EP 3: SURF DONDOZO TERRORIZES A LADDER TOUR | 2026 VGC REG HJon-Luke VGC2025-08-05 | 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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Peace!ARCEUS IS FINALLY LEGAL IN VGC... KIND OF | 2026 VGC REG JJon-Luke VGC2025-08-03 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!OGERPON IS A NEW ADDITION TO THIS OLD TEAM | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-08-01 | 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 Team Creator: https://x.com/smallyeevgc/status/1947299502588854350
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated.REG J AND THE RETURN OF REG H | 2025 VGCJon-Luke VGC2025-08-01 | 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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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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!MIRAIDON & GROUDON MADE TOP 10 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-27 | 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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!I WON A REG H TOUR WITH DONDOZO TOXIC STALL | 2025 VGC REG HJon-Luke VGC2025-07-25 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!A WORLD CHAMPION MADE THIS LATIOS TEAM | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-22 | 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 Poke Paste: pokepast.es/2fd5b8d58cb7eb32 Team Creator: https://x.com/barudoru/status/1946859938917355833
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO FAST TEAMBUILDING | POKEMON VGCJon-Luke VGC2025-07-20 | 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.
If you enjoy this style of video, please let me know what other topics you would like me to cover. Thank you!
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join ___________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!AV CHIEN-PAO MADE TOP 20 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-18 | 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.
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!IM HOSTING A REGULATION F LADDER TOUR | 2025 VGC REG FJon-Luke VGC2025-07-18 | 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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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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!I FINALLY UNDERSTAND CIR HARD TRICK ROOM | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-13 | 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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!IRON BOULDER IS NOT CONFLICTED ON ITS DAMAGE | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-11 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, please remember that you are appreciated. Peace!WINNING A REG B++ LADDER TOURNAMENT | 2025 VGC REG B++Jon-Luke VGC2025-07-11 | 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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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.
Rental Code: N/A Poke Paste: N/A
OG Tweet: https://x.com/AndyBakesYT/status/1941545906404458935 Brendan Zheng: https://x.com/EternalSnowman/status/1934655125781610913
NAIC Results: https://victoryroad.pro/2025-naic/ Japan Championship Results: https://victoryroad.pro/2025-japan/
Thumbnail: @AndyLaVGC __________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Snorlax Story & Explanation 06:35 Why Flamigo? 18:19 Building Around Flamigo 26:28 Outro __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!GROUDON & WALKING WAKE ARE A NEW TAKE ON SUN | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-06 | 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 Poke Paste: pokepast.es/b7b98abb0598de39 Team Creator: https://x.com/ItachiVgc/status/1941282656295248183
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!SOMEHOW CINCCINO MADE TOP 100 ON LADDER | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-04 | 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 Team Creator: https://x.com/syatenie/status/1939861400568176817
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!SPECS TERAPAGOS & SMEARGLE CAUSE RAGE QUITS | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-07-01 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!QD VOLCARONA GOT ME 2ND IN A REG B++ TOUR | 2025 VGC REG B++Jon-Luke VGC2025-06-29 | 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.
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 _________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!GETTING NUTTY ON LADDER WITH @AndyLaVGC | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-27 | 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!
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated.LETS DISCUSS SMEARGLES RISE IN REG I | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-24 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!POLIWHIRL IS KINDA GOATED IM NOT GONNA LIE | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-20 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!NAIC REVIEW: I TOOK CALY SHADOW & ZAMAZENTA | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-17 | 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.
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!HOW MANY P-BLADES CAN GROUDON MISS? | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-13 | 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.
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 _________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!PIKACHU HARD CARRIES ON THIS SWORDFISH TEAM | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-10 | 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 Poke Paste: pokepast.es/eaef9cb8cf74f36b Team Creator: https://x.com/dodoriosiriru OG Tweet: https://x.com/dodoriosiriru/status/1930619505279193184?s=46&t=P1B2eGShprAEhqB6nGqsnQ
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 __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!POKEMON PLAYER ANALYZES BOLOGNA TOP 4 MATCH | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-08 | 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.
If you like this content, please let me know what other matches you think I should explore. Also like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Thank you!
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC_l7shKmUhLvMba2RSuSE8Q/join ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Please like, comment, subscribe, and become a channel member. Mostly, remember that you're appreciated. Peace!CALM MIND LUNALA FIGHTS THE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS | 2025 VGC REG IJon-Luke VGC2025-06-06 | 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 Poke Paste: pokepast.es/37ffa9d06ef67c77 Team Creator: https://x.com/Ghiso__/status/1929951942387679235