5 Pokemon Made *WORSE* in Pokemon Sword & Shield

[@MandJTV]

Two small corrections: 1. I said Hidden Power could any type but Fairy, when in reality it can't be Normal or Fairy. It's designated as a Normal type move but can never do Normal type damage. 2. This one isn't something wrong, it's just info I left out: Aegislash was also nerfed in the sense that King's Shield now only drops the attacker's Attack by one stage instead of two.

[@wd-4022]

U t the best poketuber

[@Kroododile553]

One more in relation to one particular Pokémon and it’s Z-move: Kommo-o. No more Clangorous Soulblaze. Thankfully they changed that to a omniboost move (Clangorous Soul) but it is now just a status move. Remains to be seen the combination of this and a good item makes it a bigger or lesser nerf than I would’ve thought

[@poisonpastries1091]

this may be an unpopular opinion but i like mawile way better than mega mawile, im still going to use it in competitive because i love mawile on its own why does no one care unless its a mega...well i care (sorry about the rant MandJTV i just wanted to express my opinion)

[@michalkleban5697]

That was cool video, I hope for the opposite, like 5 mons that had biggest upgrade or sth like that

[@leightontreharne7418]

Id of given an honourable mention to physical normal type pokemon due to the removal of return/frustration

[@danielmcdowell2160]

The term to nerf comes from the dart gun company. This is due to in FPS games when a gun would be made worse and people would say it's like using a nerf gun

[@MandJTV]

I didn't actually know that! Thank for sharing such a fun fact

[@Gameflyer001]

Case in point, the nerfing of Halo CE's pistol in Halo 2.

[@Kroododile553]

@@Gameflyer001 Fair point

[@cintronproductions9430]

Now I wonder where the term buff comes from. Steroids maybe?

[@danielmcdowell2160]

@@cintronproductions9430 someone who is buffed is strong so I think it just means for it to be more buff and therefore stronger

[@3rdmonocle789]

Sword/Shield: *Removes Hidden Power* Unown: I don't feel so good *turns to dust*

[@superhappygamer1162]

LOL

[@Yoshixandir]

Lol does that mean unown just get struggle if it ever gets into shield and sword

[@dimitrijames00001]

@@Yoshixandir they're probably just gonna give it tackle

[@leslycruz5991]

Maractus: hey

[@leslycruz5991]

@@dimitrijames00001 wait... That illegal!!

[@ashutoshkumar3864]

Hidden Power: *doesn't exist in Gen 8* Ferrothorn: *happy spikeball noise*

[@nechocat1234]

Actually ferrothorn has it worse in concept, mystical fire is now a tm that almost every psychic and fairy type can get, before they needed hidden power for fire coverage now they have a stronger move

[@nechocat1234]

@@mooseears9849 once more special attackers get in the meta ferrothorn will be less prominent, now most teams are just physical atackers

[@misfit2548]

Lot of pokemon got acces to mystical fire Ferrothorn: *worried spikeball nosies*

[@nechocat1234]

@@misfit2548 ferrothorn is safe for now, the meta is mostly physical attackers

[@killerpekka]

_Gyarados_ chuckles in *flamethrower*

[@swamplybab]

"Gamefreak clearly wanted Dynamax to be a big important mechanic in generation 8" Smogon: Banned.

[@gellyzero4611]

Not official

[@FieryMeltman]

For a good reason. Dynamaxing sucks. It over-centralizes the meta.

[@awellner3285]

@@FieryMeltman megas, tapus and landorus werent?

[@FieryMeltman]

@@awellner3285 Nowhere near as bad. You constantly have to worry about Dynamaxing, to the point that a lot of matches end because of a dynamax sweep.

[@awellner3285]

@@FieryMeltman not having ice punch means landorus will wall you. Theres a reason metagross, kang and blaziken are ubers. Those in OU are just as likely to sweep as the few broken dynamaxers. ( talking about you hawlucha and baraswewda )

[@pimplord823]

Gen 8: removed hidden power Expansion pass: brings back all Pokemon Unknown: uses struggle

[@onionenthusiast9832]

new name no

[@spitzeer]

@@newname6082 I dunno, did anyone ask you

[@goroufromgenshin57107]

Gen 8: *DOESNT BRING BACK LORD FURRET*

[@astranotfemale4483]

@@aakashproductions2039 that looks like a rick rolled link

[@yeon_ster]

Yea update they never brought back unown which kinda makes sense

[@unlimitedduckgamer]

GameFreak: Lets remove Hidden Power Unown: Our disappointment is immeasurable and our day is ruined (They spell out the entire sentence with themselves)

[@RazorIvy470]

Good one.

[@EmeralBookwise]

As someone weird enough to consider Unown one of my all time favorite Pokémon, this triggers me. GameFreak will rue the day when I make them bleed alphabet soup to offer as sacrifice unto the gods of spelling.

[@surprisedadrianlol]

@@CyberchaoX But I don't think they'll be connected in any way with sword, shield or home in any way.

[@AlwaysRM_]

My bet is Unown get's something like stored power.

[@jeffreygao3956]

Molly Hale: No, no, you've got to help me get my Papa back Unown!

[@gregfrin8702]

Nintendo: We can't let Mimiku have a free turn, time to nerf. Also Nintendo: Hey let's make a pokemon that not only gets a free move, but can do it again if it hails!

[@_mariomz]

At least ice face only protects you against physical moves

[@TheKyubiisaan]

Fallacious comparison, eiscue has way more weaknesses and flaws. Hail is rare

[@ZackSNetwork]

Gamefreak not Nintendo

[@crazymage5316]

Ice face only comes back when it activates hail while its face busted and is vulnerable to special attacks

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@TheKyubiisaan Hail isn't that rare anymore cuz now many Pokémon can summon hail if they have an Ice move and use it while Dynamaxed.

[@thejuic3b0i64]

Hidden Power: removed Mystical Fire & Liqudation: We’ve got you covered.

[@TheNameTag]

Welp pretty sure hidden power was the only move unknown could use. But that makes sense they were Arceus multiple arms that forged the universe and well sword and sheild are a region where god is dead. There is no meaning no hidden power just lies and half the pokemon.

[@LuckyTheReviewer]

@@TheNameTag Makes sense this is the generation that thought to give Magikarp the ability to learn hydro pump a good idea. Also was the generation that thought to make hydro pump the equivalent to a pre-gen 5 tm was a good idea. Sure this gen may have fix things, how much did it break in the process?

[@modmaker7617]

If Unown wasn't removed from Sword & Shield. It be *more* useless because Unown only can have one move which is Hidden Power.

[@peterthepeopleeater5697]

@@TheNameTag That went downhill really fast.

[@TheNameTag]

@@peterthepeopleeater5697 I'm pretty sure it started down hill.

[@centurosproductions8827]

"Megas AND Z-Moves are too much overpowered stuff. What should we do?" "Why don't we throw together the most powerful parts of those mechanics into one *big* mechanic. Oh, and add more goodies on top. And you don't even have to hold an item anymore!"

[@Lola-kd9bn]

This...does put a smile on my face

[@mysticpumpkin8520]

Well At least everyone can use it

[@centurosproductions8827]

@@mysticpumpkin8520 Ah yes, another bad part they took from Megas: it buffs the strong pokemon as well as the weak, meaning the rich just get richer.

[@raerohan4241]

The point is that the mega evolution mechanic itself wasn’t OP. Certain mega pokemon were, yes. But that had an easy fix: we could just ban the mega form from competitive. But mostly all Mega did was make certain weak pokemon viable. And teams did not need a Mega pokemon to be viable, whereas with Dynamax you will almost certainly need to use it. Additionally even at its worst, Mega was never as OP as Dynamax. First of all Mega only affected certain pokemon, which made it easier to predict, and added a layer of strategy. Second, it required a held item, which meant pokemon who wanted to go Mega could not reap the benefits of other items, unlike with Dynamax. Third, Dynamax protects you from: - flinching - OHKO moves - moves affecting weight - being forced to switch out - certain moves and abilities all of which are incredibly OP when combined, and none of which applied to Mega. Z-moves were also never as OP as Dynamax. They generally only affected one turn of the battle. Additionally OP Z-moves could be banned individually from competitive, just like with OP Megas. And pokemon using a Z-moves didn’t gain the same advantages they got from using Dynamax. Additionally, Dynamax affects all pokemon - so while weak pokemon are stronger, so are strong pokemon. Additionally isolating it would be incredibly complicated, it’s not like they could go through almost 1000 pokemon individually and decide on which ones to ban from Dynamaxing. So it had to be banned from competition all together. Also you tell me whether or not an average, unDynamaxed pokemon can beat an average Dynamaxed one it’s not Super Effective against. Spoiler: it can’t

[@staringcorgi6475]

And then it got banned in every single tier in smogon even ubers

[@LucasLima-sb6cp]

Vespiquen lost all of her recovery moves, no more access to Roost nor Heal Order, so setting up or stalling is much harder. For a bug/flying pokemon with lots of weaknesses that was huge.

[@smugmegumin864]

Lucas Lima when I was in the elite four (in sinnoh, platinum) Aaron’s vespiqueen keep HEALING. well, until it ran out of PP

[@snausages43]

I do not understand why they got rid of Heal Order. Why even have her in the game if you’re gonna take one of her signature moves?

[@LucasLima-sb6cp]

@@snausages43 my best guess is the fact that she's one of the few pokemon now that has access to Toxic, and she can also get Toxic Spikes and use Heavy Duty Boots. Still quite the stretch considering these things justify taking both Roost and Heal Order away.

[@nicholetheotter1957]

Lucas Lima It means she has to rely on Rest and a Chesto Berry, which is very situational and can only be used once as the berry consumes when activated.

[@celiafrostborn]

Yeah... Given how much I like the queen they really ruined her. She wasn't even busted with heal order or roost and them taking that away is just kinda confusing...

[@MagusAgrippa8]

I’m slightly salty over Return being removed. It was a favorite neutral coverage move of mine and is the best move to ever be used by a Normal type without running into recoil or other side effects.

[@yvhv4064]

At least body slam is a good replacement

[@MagusAgrippa8]

Yvhv On the Pokémon that learn it, sure. But Body Slam can’t be learned by nearly as many Pokémon as Return could.

[@yvhv4064]

No but almost all of normal type pokemon can learn it and if not they can learn facade or mega kick/punch

[@Rammstein0963.]

I've always also liked Chip Away myself, especially on Snorlax.

[@sketchstevens5859]

@@number1voidstan604 Silk Scarf with Return is very good. It's even better if you have a Gumshoos or other normal type with Adaptability. Or you'd have Tauros demolishing any non-Rock/Steel/Ghost type with jt

[@Bahns007]

The Gale Wings nerf was way over the top. It should've been a 50% threshold imo

[@conlanrichichi2328]

107th comment

[@abrahamgonzales1888]

Nick Bahns007 wasn’t that from gen 7?

[@MandJTV]

Justice for my boy Talonflame T-T

[@noscopenerd5675]

So does the Levitate nerf, it makes no sense.

[@megaczor3776]

@@abrahamgonzales1888 no, it was from gen 6

[@HeroesofCybertron]

I feel like the removal of Toxic as a TM/TR was pretty huge for people that relied on stall teams.

[@shenronkeeper7593]

And then you remember the 20 min battle timer

[@wilcoxway]

@@aurahero9842 Actually, Umbreon is still plenty usable, you just have to reconjigure its EV distribution. For instance: 128 HP/128 Def/ 128 SpDef = the same level of relative bulk to 252 Def/ 252 SpDef for Umbreon. This gives it 128 points to invest in say its Atk or Sp. Atk. Now Umbreon can run Crunch or Dark Pulse and achieve usable levels of damage. And a good replacement set for your Baton Passer: Mean Look, Charm, Snarl, Moonlight. The set allows it to come in on an opponent, trap it, butcher its offensive power, then get a relatively free switch-in for a setup sweeper.

[@wilcoxway]

@@aurahero9842 No I get it. The "it's just not the same" vibe. Like how I don't run Cradily anymore since Barrier got taken out of the game. I use to run Rocky Helmet Cradily with Barrier, Recover, Mirror Coat, and Bullet Seed. P.S. Meta teams are for chumps. Freebuild teams are better. I'd rather think in real team over more or less following a script.

[@wilcoxway]

@@aurahero9842 My main team in gen 6 was Cofagrigus, Cradily, Nidoqueen, Cobalion, Blaziken, and Regice. Gen 7 was Golisopod, Cradily, Nidoqueen, Cofagrigus, Cobalion, and Regice. Yeah, I didn't even use a Mega. Nowadays, I run multiple successful competitive teams, none of which are by any means Meta.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

well you can still transfer in pokemon that already know it, sooooo...

[@nikoliokrus2888]

I miss mega evolutions...

[@coolgamerthegunmaker1077]

Same

[@Hejwjjdjrjrjrkek]

Ikr

[@replix4417]

Maybe gen 9???

[@Grandflea02]

I know, mawile and tyranitar were definitely my favourite megas to use. Tyranitar is still great without its mega, but mawile on the other hand...

[@AMW9000]

Same

[@jedi_cat_l4976]

Pokemon:*makes sword and sheild* Also pokemon:*nerfs a pokemon that legit is both a sword and a sheild*

[@HarlequinSpade]

To be fair it's a minuscule nerf to a pokemon that stood atop the board like a king. A bit of balancing, even a little was in order. Now I'm not saying go make it useless, just not as unbeatable if done right.

[@reverie8836]

MAY STARCLAN LIGHT YOUR PATH

[@lordcommandershadowstarwor7849]

@@reverie8836 Man I haven't heard that series referenced in ages.

[@robertharris6092]

@@HarlequinSpade aeigislash seems like one of those pokemok n that is either super strong or super week with no middle ground. IE if it cant 1 shot itll be counter 1 shotted. If it one shots... well it one shots everything.

[@coleanderson8035]

I still love the pokemon though

[@EvelEyee]

"I got into sword and shield" What did it cost? "Our viability"

[@mr_majikku7050]

Ha! That’s a good one.

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@mr_majikku7050 It's a good joke but at the same time it kinda stings a bit and, oh, I noticed your profile pic is Alfur from Hilda. :)

[@thesirensystem]

Unknown: what's viability?

[@sheikranl3949]

Gyarados: *laughing in the distance*

[@joshjennings5690]

Same with pokemon like snorlax that relies on return, especially in normal gameplay

[@SBroproductions]

Imagine thinking Mega Evolution and Z Moves were broken but that Dynamax is ok.

[@sonicrunn3r895]

To be fair, Dynamax is on a timer. They're learning

[@ironwill6148]

SBroproductions Dynamax is fine until the opponent busts out the Gyarados.

[@grandtheft248]

Z moves were a one turn thing whereas megas were as long as the Pokémon doesn't faint so

[@LilyWater84]

Sonicrunn3r Dynamax would be fine if it was just a supercharged move like Z moves, BUT THEN they ALSO have stat buffs in every move, set up terrains, weathers, and other effects (all of which BOOST) the typings moves even more like using max mindstrike 2 times makes the 2nd terrain boosted damage, and the Pokémon itself gets stat buffs (about 1.5X every stat for those 3 turns). It also negates items like the “choices”, negates taunt and encore, can’t be hit by any move weight based because “that would balance or make dynamax worse” if moves that punish heavy mons worked, and turns battles into a situation of whittling enough to dynamax sweep, rather then sweepers needed to set up or have a choice item, they just dynamax late game and get major stat boosts

[@papajohn3632]

Ikr

[@antonymilne1346]

Certain pokemon: "Don't take away my mega-evolutions, I'm nothing without them" Pokemon S&S: "If you're nothing without the Mega-evolution you don't deserve it."

[@michaelkeha]

Certain Pokemon mother fuckers you gave me this to be relevant and take it away cause your lazy fucks

[@harrisonhurst6480]

@@michaelkeha While I agree that they shouldn't have taken them away, to say it is because of them being Lazy is an oversimplification. Sword and Shield are only the second ones on the switch(Really the only one, not counting remakes and Legends) so there has to be give and take. Remember Ruby and Sapphire? 2 entire Generations of pokemon unable to be caught or seen.

[@elecmetala7220]

6:03 Except that Dynamax is worse than Z-Moves and Megas COMBINED, since not only does it create almost unpassable walls, but it also creates overpowered weather-terrain-statboosting MONSTERS, with the Max Moves being comparable to Z-Moves. Also Megas and Z-Moves weren't banned in Gen 7, so they clearly weren't so "messy".

[@Fire-Manz]

I like dyna's for a raid though. Sure, they are so fun to play with but the reasons you stat are that bad. Hell, I was playing support at first when I know I don't have an OP pokemon on my team. I literally had to use the witch of the forest (Hatterene) like some nurse.

[@quinntradup5135]

Trick eject button lol dynamax is a joke.

[@mochoman312games2]

Then how come all my dynamaxed pokemon kept dieing in the story

[@shenronkeeper7593]

Unpassable wall is a much overstatement, it's just that if you don't have the tools to deal with it they become very difficult to handle. Like a lot mechanics, but they are really strong

[@13thKingMu]

Legendary pokemon in Galar have signature counter move for Dynamax that do double damage to them

[@ShayTheValiant]

Also the removal of Return and Pursuit. I'm sure that hurt some Pokémon as well.

[@Luigifan18]

The removal of moves period is a WTF thing to me (as a fakemon creator, I now have to completely revamp several movesets), but the loss of Hidden Power and Pursuit is particularly vexing.

[@aghadlarhen9397]

I don't care too much for return but it seems that one of their reasons for removing pursuit was to give psychics and ghost types room to breathe since pursuit trapping T-tar was kinda cancer.

[@nechocat1234]

@@Luigifan18 hidden power was removed because it tave special pokemon too much possible coverage it made pokemon with 4 times weaknesses unusable unless their stats were way too high

[@demidaemon1982]

@@nechocat1234 I'm going to suppose that the removals aren't permanent b/c if unown ever makes it into a regional dex (or the national dex comes back :)), they'll have to put it back in. Really, they could have just changed the learn sets of pokemon that abused certain moves.

[@cintronproductions9430]

Ok, I can maybe tolerate the removal of Pursuit and Hidden Power, but come on! Why did they get rid of Return? That was the best Normal move ever! They basically screwed up the Normal types and those that ran Return like Klingklang and Slurpuff.

[@RajeshKK72]

Darkrai is always going to be a Prime Example of Nerfed Pokemon

[@kwayke9]

So nerfed he ragequit the game when gen 8 dropped

[@andromeda0388]

Imagine getting nerfed so hard that you have to use hypnosis instead of your signature move

[@skybattler2624]

@@andromeda0388 Blame a certain painter for that

[@jacksone8282]

@@skybattler2624 Smeargle became unable to use Dark Void in Sun and Moon.

[@joyconboy8874]

Smeargle was the one that abusing Dark void back in the days of meta and that is why it got nerf. It's funny that Smeargle with the move sketch can learn every moves in the book.

[@justen1776]

Gen7 Mimkyu: I am a god Gen8 Mimkyu: Mommy

[@V-Jes]

It was UU in gen 7 while in gen 8 it's OU...

[@plasmetal8225]

@@V-Jes From what I remember, Mimikyu actually did start in OU in Gen 7, but it just wasn't really used later in said gen, causing it to move down a tier.

[@V-Jes]

@@plasmetal8225 well yeah when thats how it works when every pokemon starts at OU (except the obvious ubers) when a gen starts and those who are used less drop to lower tiers.

[@gabrielkrows488]

No more like Mimikyu gen 7: I am capital G God Gen 8: I am just god

[@kubix426]

Me who literally had 80lvl mimikyu in Ultra Moon: Look how they massacred my boy

[@slumbertrap6506]

Haxorus after hearing about mimikyus nerf:"wait it has an ability?"

[@NeoVault_]

Mold breaker 4 life. Also I had a splended time walling/slaying most Mimikyus with lead Rock Blast, (red card) Sturdy Crustle. He was an excellent Disguise/sash killer. He will be missed.

[@slumbertrap6506]

@@NeoVault_ Glad someone is useing crustle in gen 7s meta lol, stealth rock lead?

[@NeoVault_]

@@slumbertrap6506 Gen 5 all the way. I had confused and surprised so many people with how surprisingly useful Crustle can be. Basically Red card lets me scout/draw out the Mimics waiting in the second slot. Usually to counter their anti-sweepers/Disguise set up. "Crustle uses Red Card." "Crustle draws in Mimikyu!" "Crustle uses Rock Blast!" Goodbye Disguise and Focus Sash. Also helped me KO many potential Mega-charizards, and Moltres. I do use him for stealth rock. Though something it's better to get a free surprise kill than a SR depending on the match. Usually singles 3 vs 3 pokemon.

[@slumbertrap6506]

@@NeoVault_ GEN 5 FOR THE WIN!! lol, in gen 7 i used volc and haxorus as my main sweepers due to there natural good damage output+ both have huge set up coverage. lumberry/dragonium z for haxorus and leftovers for volc(used mostly to set up on heatran and other "fire counters" while i held onto hp ground and gigadrain). honestly gen 8 haxorus kind of works the same only swap out earthquake with close combat in ou and swap cc with earthquake in Ubers. i would use volc cause this gen basically is perfect for her...but she got snapped for some psudo volc with less reliability :/. Im just happy haxorus is finally got CC, my boi really needed something to deal with ferrothorn.

[@NeoVault_]

@@slumbertrap6506 Both are very excellent choices. My only regret is not transferring/trading Gen 5 pokemon when I had the chance. 5 has a lot of decent mons. Most of my faves are from the 5th installment. Haxorus' stats remind me of absol... If absol completely lost his 💩, grew an axe instead of a sickle, grew plating, and turned into a dragon. I got really surprised during my B/W Battle trains. Almost got sweeped by a Volcarona first time around. Special stats are high AF.

[@thiagoxavier6737]

Mikey:" mawile is a useless pokemon Opal: well, you arent wrong...but you could be more sencitive ( i know someone gets it)

[@AeroLeaf4]

that's the question where she asks you her age isn't it?

[@thiagoxavier6737]

@@AeroLeaf4yeah

[@AeroLeaf4]

I know old people like flattering answers than the most realistic, but that’s just not cool because you get the answer right but you’re harmed for it, but simply lying rewards you?

[@squirtleislife1312]

Opal's gym was pure gold. I've never laughed more at a pokemon game

[@nicolegoh9748]

@@squirtleislife1312 and the way she yeets her umbrella away after you defeat her, I love her so much

[@MrManini]

Aegislash, the *SWORD AND SHIELD* pokemon got a nerf in *POKÉMON SWORD AND SHIELD*

[@israellai]

Doesn't make Leon any less challenging

[@neotamashi79]

@@israellai How ironic-

[@jeffrenjr]

Aegislash get nerfed and the Sw&Sh legends gets abilities that buff their attack and defense Gamefreak: *A soul for a soul*

[@sreenaths6829]

How insulting...

[@thesirensystem]

It should have been weaker in the first place so it could have got buffed this gen

[@cintronproductions9430]

The reason they nerfed Mimikyu a wee bit was to prevent abuse with the Focus Sash. At least it wasn't that big of a nerf and Mimikyu is still OU.

[@GoinGreninja]

Thank God!

[@Pyroblaze212]

Mimikyu is uu as of now

[@mahranislam3554]

@@Pyroblaze212 wow

[@lordjagi5683]

@@Pyroblaze212 nope it's still OU

[@ChewyTLado]

.

[@dtexdarkus]

King’s shield only reduces the foes attack stat by one stage rather than two stages. This is a much bigger nerf for Aegislash

[@lordjagi5683]

A much needed Nerf Kings sheild that attack lowering is stupid asf

[@demi-femme4821]

Yeah, but King's Shield was never what made Aegislash so disgustingly powerful in the first place.

[@substituteaccount1915]

@@demi-femme4821 yep, it's the ability coupled with its low speed that allows it to constantly deal high damage and take hits

[@sobervision1049]

Its funny because Obstagoon does the same thing and gets to harshly lower his oppenent with obstruct.

[@marvalice3455]

@@lordjagi5683 just flame thrower that ass

[@AmentioProductions]

I miss Mega Gallade, it looked so freaking cool and resembled a confident Knight with it’s cape and massive blades. I want him back Gamefreak! 😭

[@creepystalkercat5694]

Ikr, he was awesome 😫

[@MandeepSingh-uf4ek]

Yeah normal gardevoir was better than gallade but mega gallade looked my god freaking op than mega gardevoir

[@PPEFwatch]

Yeah. Plus gallade is my favorite pokemon

[@kaialter9990]

It makes sense tho, I'd be horrified seeing a giant mega gallade or mega Charizard x abt to max move me😅 it'll be too op having basically all it's stats raised including hp

[@dhans9662]

@@kaialter9990 They could've just made it so that you could only use one at a time. If you mega evolve, you cant dynamax. If you dynamax, that pokemon cant mega evolve for the rest of the battle

[@chillcloak]

I haven't seen anybody mentioning Vespiquen. Not only did GF remove her ability to learn Roost, but they also removed her signature Heal Order... because apparently Vespiquen was too good already. :/

[@jordanwilliams2701]

Literally have been saying it needed attack order to be like a bug time magma storm. 100 base power trapping move. Heal order need to heal like 75% and defense order could have brought 2 stages to both defenses. But naw instead it cant recover no more

[@wilcoxway]

Least they could've done was increase her base Defense/Special Defense or HP.

[@kira_the_sniper6376]

The conversation at GameFreak probably: Dev 1: Alright guys, we need a few more nerfs to make the gane more balanced. Dev 2: What about Aegislash? It was a monster to fight. Dev 1: Hm... Let's nerf King's Shield to drop only one stage of Attack, and take 10 away from both of it's attacks and defenses in blade or shield form respectively. Dev 2: That's a good idea. How about Mimikyu? Dev 1: Let's make it so when Disguise breaks, it loses 1/8th of it's health. Dev 2: That makes it more balanced. Now, what else... Dev 1: Vespiquen. Dev 2: Wait what? Dev 1: Vespiquen. Dev 2: ...you mean that weak Bug/Flying-type with 3 really cool but not amazing signature moves? Dev 1: Yes. Dev 2: *Why would we nerf that?* Dev 1: Remove it's access to Roost. Actually, remove Heal Order entirely from the game. Dev 2: There's literally no reason for this! Dev 1: If you want to get paid, you'll do it.

[@ThePikminCaptain]

Vespiqueen still has 2 signature moves

[@kira_the_sniper6376]

@@ThePikminCaptain Yes, but that isn't the point. The point is that one of it's signature moves was outright removed, plus it's other good healing option became unable to be on it. Want to heal this already weak Pokemon? You have to use Rest. And put it to sleep. Where it's easily hit.

[@pokemon_trainer_isaiah]

I will never forgive Game Freak for nerfing my boy Gengar

[@cintronproductions9430]

Wasn't the Levitate nerf given to him in Gen 7? Besides, they basically buffed him this gen by giving him Nasty Plot.

[@this_username_is_taken7004]

For me, I'm most gutted about them nerfing Mawile. I wish they would have like given all those with Megas (aside from the ones with naturally insane base stats) a huge stat buff of like 50 or so to compensate for the lack of Mega Evolutions

[@thesirensystem]

Twice in a row. No Levitate nerf gen 7. No mega nerf gen 8

[@animejerk05]

Gengar been ou every gen he overdue for nerfs

[@Thund3rDrag0n12]

RoaringFlame 77 Except Gengar got Nasty Plot and a Gigantimax form

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The Gen 8 meta is truly different now. It’ll take a while to get used to.

[@cintronproductions9430]

Yeah, the meta is so different now. Corsola, Ditto and an Ice type in OU, times have changed.

[@stratastar]

Cintrón productions I mean weavile back in gen 7 was in UUBL

[@brittanynguyen3794]

Nice mustache

[@MegaPokefan97]

An abomination is dominating, Dynamax is busted and doesn't balance anything, Falinx gets a free Ancient Power boost, and don't even get me started on the cancer that is Corsola

[@boomerangthrower3961]

Memesoon Not OU

[@Scorpion-nc1qj]

MandJTV: Oh 10 base stat points don't matter much. Me: Falls for it. *in battle* Me: Go Aegislash! Opponent: Go Gengar! Me: Aegislash! Use Shadow Sneak! *it's super effective* *Gengar survives with 1 HP without any Focus Sash or something* YOU LIED TO ME MICHEAL.

[@Farizz150]

Just use sword dance when it's defense form.

[@elijahpadilla5083]

Genuinely what? I've never seen a Gengar survive a super-effective attack before. Those things are made of cardboard.

[@zarif1217]

@@elijahpadilla5083 i mean,it was only a shadow sneak

[@wilsmif]

When they added mega evolutions, it was exciting to learn your favorite Pokémon was getting a new form and to see new stuff regarding the older Pokémon was really neat. The next gen they added Z-Moves... eh, not as cool but still fun to have around. But then, they got rid of all that and said “Hey guys, look! The model is BIG now. We put so much work into enlarging the model, we actually had to look up KZbin tutorial! We also simplified the move set. And it only lasts three turns. And our other gimmicks are deleted.” No one cares about a big Pokémon, give us back Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves, they at least were interesting. This gen’s gimmick would be something interesting if Game Freak worked on improving things like they said they were doing instead of putting in all the past Pokémon that people loved.

[@morithesillyfrfr]

I've got alola bias but somehow I agree

[@harrisonhurst6480]

Yea. I mean this is why listening to the community is a mixed bag. A lot of people wanted then to expand the Dex. But don't understand that Video Games are a Zero Sum product. Any time or space put into one thing, has to take away from another.

[@Juanmaligno]

@@harrisonhurst6480 except iy really doesn't the switch just sucks ass when it comes to space

[@harrisonhurst6480]

@@Juanmaligno I assume you mean internal storage space... Which... Yea the switch doesn't have a lot compared to the other 2, that has nothing to do with the performance of a game. And most of Nintendo's games don't need a lot of memory, and are still very fun.

[@Scorpion-nc1qj]

Intimidate: Ok Imma lower your Physical Attack. Me: *laughs in Chandelure*

[@ccomposed]

70th ike

[@Puggers22]

I wish Klinklang got a gigamax it could had had so many gears

[@Pk_mn]

Thats very interesting! I like it

[@boomerangthrower3961]

Either that, or Galarian Weezing. Ever Heard of the Industrial Revolution? Basically Britain made factories like no-one’s business, polluting the air because every factory had a long chimney spreading out gas 24/7 (Assuming the factory was finished)

[@Espeon804]

The Klink line has the most laziest evolution and named but I love it. A Pokémon Black and White episode killed me. "Klink. Klang. Klinklang!"

[@Puggers22]

@@Espeon804 well for some odd reason Klinklang is my favorite Pokemon maybe it was because he was the first Pokemon I caught and fully evolve him

[@Espeon804]

@@Puggers22 Nothing wrong with that. I never said I hated it. I just love the design because it's so simple through evolution. Adding more gears makes some things more powerful. So hey.

[@tonytang7550]

I'm still salty that they removes megas though Also, Aegislash got further nerfed since King's Shield now decreases the Opponent's Attack by 1 stage instead of 2

[@Marth0032]

Mega Evolution isn't overpowered, just some Mega Pokemon are. Same as all other Uber Pokemon that aren't legendaries(looking at you ultrabeasts). Yes they get higher stats, but thats literally just a kinda good set up move for the expense of not having an item, which is not always better. For example, alot of Megas weren't even used competitively bcs the higher stats didn't benefit the Pokemon, like Tyranitar, which is better off with an item due to the fact that it doesn't switch abilities upon Mega-Evolving. In the end, the change of ability really is the only thing that determines how broken a mega is. And hearing people say Mega Evolution was removed righteously from Sword and Shield just makes me sad bcs there are alot of cool and good megas, both Design and balance wise, that in my opinion heavily improve the Pokemon and Pokemon in general.

[@cartergamegeek]

Side note on the Tyranitar. Dragon Dance on the Mega gave it more Speed and that was seen as good for making it a cleaner. It was now faster than a good few Pokemon and often scared off Pokemon letting it set up for free. So it was really more of a matter of do you want an item to maybe add more power or whatever or do you want a set that now has enough Speed to be really annoying as a Dragon Dance Pokemon. A lot of people favored it for that because it could really be a good mix up. A lot of sets never accounted for Dragon Dance so common Pokemon that beat it in Speed were now fearing it going faster. It beat a few Choice Scarf Pokemon after only 1 boost so it was a monster in it's own right.

[@Marth0032]

@@cartergamegeek I used Mega-Tyranitar alot in Gen 7, bcs I felt the DD set was underappreciated, but in the end I always felt like the Megastone was a waste on Tyranitar, since there are better Mega-Pokemon to use, and it doesn't really need it anyways. Choice was better all around, especially with pursuit

[@cartergamegeek]

@@Marth0032 It was still favored by a lot of people because it was 10 points faster than the base form making it faster than it would be with a Choice Scarf. It was good with items but if you look at Smogon gen 7 sets you see Mega sets so they are valued enough to not be taken off it's OU list of sets. I get why the other sets are used but people did value a few Mega sets for good reason. They held up in gen 7 OU so they were seen as good sets even if they were uncommon in being used in some cases.

[@Marth0032]

@@cartergamegeek true, I can't really disagree with that, but in the end I just tried to argue why in my opinion Megas aren't broken, as can be seen in competitive play.

[@Marth0032]

@Nyah Desu as Mega-Gallade is my favorite Pokemon ever, you're speaking right out of my soul. Thank you.

[@kiminimuchu__]

"they made the decision, *I believe rightly*, to remove mega evolutions..." - you lost me there. I couldn't care less about dynamaxing and I'd chose to have mega evolutions back any day.

[@lissewan1739]

I was enjoying the video until I got to that moment. If all they care for is competitive, why not use drawings and numbers instead of 3D models and characters with backstories? Dynamaxing is as lazy as using the trasnform tool on Photshop and putting a filter on, megas were better...

[@erikburzinski8248]

Originally before the game came out I thought dynamaxing was a gimic for the pokemon that didnt have a maga yet.

[@bound5055]

mocochang I mean Dynamaxing and Gigantamaxing are basically lesser versions of Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves combines together

[@forpiepress1964]

Easy fix a Pokemon is unable to Dynamax if it’s holding a mega stone or z crystal the two orbs for primal reversion or is rayquaza every other Pokémon can dynamax but they might not do it

[@LilyWater84]

Dynamax would be fine if it was just a supercharged move like Z moves, BUT THEN they ALSO have stat buffs in every move, set up terrains, weathers, and other effects (all of which BOOST) the typings moves even more like using max mindstrike 2 times makes the 2nd terrain boosted damage, and the Pokémon itself gets stat buffs (about 1.5X every stat for those 3 turns). It also negates items like the “choices”, negates taunt and encore, can’t be hit by any move weight based because “that would balance or make dynamax worse” if moves that punish heavy mons worked, and turns battles into a situation of whittling enough to dynamax sweep, rather then sweepers needed to set up or have a choice item, they just dynamax late game and get major stat boosts

[@jaimylijsenaar5116]

Pokemon Ultra sun/moon: *Intimidate, U-turn Incineroar* Pokemon Sword & Shield: Corviknight: allow me to introduce myself

[@esteban8471]

*When Aegislash gets nerfed* Sawyer: What kind of nonsense is this? Alain: At least you can use your Pokémon to it's full potential! Greninja: Hey guys! Where am I in the pokedex?

[@nechocat1234]

Charizard doezn't have it that bad actually, dynamax solar power is a nice combo that is getting use

[@esteban8471]

@TheStinkys0x DP was better imo since Ash's rivalry with Paul really brought out the best in him.

[@Kroododile553]

@@milesstorzillo1039 Normal Dyna Charizard is better. Max fire moves much better than it's G Max fire moves

[@sageblast3143]

Esteban Maysonet A Alain: Your fucking Aegislash got its ass Kicked by a pikachu

[@dantemustdie00]

@@Kroododile553 Yeah some G-max pokemon aren't even worth it

[@bergentrueckung_2557]

GameFreak: Let's get rid of Hidden Power. No one: Literally no one: Unown: ARE YOU TRYING TO RUIN ME HERE?? WHAT MOVE AM I SUPPOSED TO USE NOW??? HIDDEN POWER WAS LITERALLY MY ONLY VIABLE MOVE!!!

[@cintronproductions9430]

They didn't just remove Unown's only move, they removed Unown itself. 😂

[@thesirensystem]

That's why unknown got banished

[@bergentrueckung_2557]

@@cintronproductions9430 true! Poor Unown... Removed from the game, but not removed from our hearts... or that would be what I would say if the Pokemon community would care that it is gone...

[@StartouchArts]

@@bergentrueckung_2557 Giving an F for our favorite Alphabet Soup boi

[@tonytang7550]

Hopefully they make it stronger in the DP remakes, especially considering its connection to Arceus

[@youtubecyan7061]

I got an ad of sword and Sheild before this started lol

[@chuyhernandez3154]

I did to

[@ikarosryuzu6802]

I love Pokémon SHEILD it's the best

[@U.R.coolkid]

I got an add for the Nintendo switch lite and it made me depressed. I'm too poor to even buy that.. I only have 5 dollars.

[@namesaretuff]

Uncrowded Reasons hahaha poor boy stupid kid

[@thesun3002]

@@U.R.coolkid i feel you man, but is your wifi going of on the 20th because your so poor, I think not, (well atleast i hope not cause this fucking sucks)

[@jayanths1221]

I for one am completely onboard with the intimidate nerf. Landorus-T made me hate that ability completely..

[@coheteos]

Dinamaxing is so OP that even some characters acknowlege as a coward way of poke-dueling

[@voidtectonic]

You can just say Piers, we all know he's the most out spoken about it.

[@socketandfriends8096]

Bulbasaur and Squirtle's lil hats in the background are *adorable* Edit: thx 4 the heart Michael, luv ur vids!

[@themostbritishpersonalive868]

Ok but can we just talk about how I got nerfed seriously how am I supposed to kill Pikachu now

[@Cage-CatYT]

Agreed

[@wadeconroy3467]

Dude, don't edit comments with hearts, you'll lose them

[@adamshaw7526]

@@wadeconroy3467 ripperoni this guy

[@thesirensystem]

U just.. lost the heart....

[@awesomezekrom]

I didn't mind megas and z-moves being both available in Generation 7. I def understand why they removed it but I can't say I like Dynamaxing as much as the other two gimmicks

[@GoinGreninja]

Same

[@MegaPokefan97]

The Strong get stronger, and the weak can't keep up.

[@nechocat1234]

@@MegaPokefan97 not really, charizard is famous for being weak, but now it has dynamax solar power and BOOTS, lucario is getting used in doubles thanks to dynamax justify, snorlax will get used once its gigantamax forn is allowed a lot of offensive eviolite pokemon can get more use with double the hp and 120 power moves

[@Sam-gk6kb]

For me it goes megas > dynamax > z-moves, dynamax works in the game far more than I ever thought it would.

[@notrod5341]

Dynamax just feels like a pale imitation of the previous bracelet gimmicks. It certainly feels unbelievably uninspired.

[@MatthewSmith-wx9wy]

Nintendo: Hi All, just wanted to let every Pokémon know that we're removing Hidden Power Unown: Kick a symbol whilst he's down, why don't you!

[@gameshack1985]

Removing Mega Evolution was a shocking choice. Megas far outdo Dynamax.

[@abrahamlincoln9160]

I'd be on board for both, I'd love to obliterate Gmax Corvinight with Mega Charizard Y.. but oh god if Megas could Dynamax that would be horrifying-

[@minkusaurus]

@@abrahamlincoln9160 Go! Mega G-Max Charizard XY! Use Inferno Overdrive!

[@abrahamlincoln9160]

@@minkusaurus Aegislash..uh..use protect lmao

[@KidMangaX]

Jolteon got absolutely gutted this generation. Truly disappointing.

[@suchomimustenerensis]

Hello everyone it's an honor to die on your show today.

[@wilcoxway]

Not as bad as Glaceon did. It lost its only boosting move, Barrier.

[@RevvySD]

Fun fact, on almost every Pokemon, ferrothorn is able to survive a HP Fire decently. And in Gen7 a flamethrower from a Mega Manetric had a chance to not OHKO

[@AustinSPTD1996]

I think that depended on the Manectric’s special attack and the Ferrothorn’s special defense.

[@thesirensystem]

A couple fire attacks with good stats easily dealt with it tho

[@justalonelypachirisu8598]

i got an ad for sword and shield. "catch and train never before seen pokemon" oh hiya pikachu, nice to see you here in galar

[@creepystalkercat5694]

I like Pachirisu

[@johnmartinez4576]

Last time I was this early the Pokémon in this video were good

[@DaGamingCore]

Oof, that stings lol

[@Lukespellwalker]

Mimikyu is still good af lmao

[@thereza3]

Oof

[@masonwithee6831]

Same

[@voidtectonic]

Ahh, so youll be early for the foreseeable future, good to know

[@takendruid]

Michael is the actual first KZbinr to ever explain what a nerf is... Thank you so much!

[@mysteryreviewsincorporated3425]

"Not only will we remove 100 moves from the game, over 600 pokemon from the game, remove mega evolution, but I guess we'll be as careless about our players as possible and nerf stuff for no reason, plus add stuff for money"-Gamefreak

[@mochoman312games2]

It's more just 400 removed since there are 800+ and in the game there are 400 plus in the summer they are adding 200 and I'm guessing that doesn't include all the legends so I say now we are missing about 200 maybe less and people are still complaining

[@fademario2000]

@@mochoman312games2 They should be in the game to begin with. And people like you still defending this absurd.

[@mysteryreviewsincorporated3425]

@A. Nonnymouse u call waiting for ages for a game that is split in half to include the other half for money XD and plus terrible post game, and plus taking down projects that are 100 times better than official games, talk about overexaggerating 🤣

[@gabe_gaster]

5 Pokémon They Made *WORSE* in Sword and Shield MandJTV 1 minute ago My face: 😯 🥳

[@gabe_gaster]

Omg you liked it holy crap

[@gabe_gaster]

Omg

[@DJTileTurnip]

I hate the Mimkyu nerf, you can't run Focus Sash anymore

[@francisbacon5897]

DJ Tile Turnip also I hate the fact that megas were removed they could of just nerfed or changed the broken megas charizard is now useless again also dynamaxing is op as f**k and sense there are less Pokémon there are less counters to the op Pokémon for instance galareon corsela could be countered by Mega charizard x but sense he isn’t in corsela counters most physical attackers that can’t buff there own stats

[@CarlosMartinez-ze3xw]

Not just that gen 8 pokemon are stupid powerful for some reason and they decide to need mimikyu like wtf

[@EvanFarshadow]

@@francisbacon5897 Dmaxing is balanced in doubles. It's only broken in singles. Since VGC is the only official format, they dont balance for competitive singles

[@Kroododile553]

Evan Scott Farshadow why is doubles the official format anyways?

[@dragonweirdocreap]

Other than trolling Mold Breaker pokes, yeah focus sash is non existent on Mimikyu.

[@chef2042]

You missed Aegislash’s signature move Kings Shield Was nerfed when you were taking about Aegislash. It used to drop attack to -2, but now only drops attack 1 stage.

[@kennethbryant5819]

wow. just like fighting game developers, these people just can't leave a good thing alone and have to make everything terrible.

[@kazoorion7993]

@@kennethbryant5819 ?

[@marcelovieira519]

My opinion: There's a lot of Megas that could be keep in Sw/Sh, one of them (If the Pokémon was in this game) would be Mega Beedrill. That thing is a freaking monster

[@lastotter7282]

Aegislash had another nerf where King’s shield used to lower attack by 2, now it lowers it by 1 (Might’ve been introduced in gen 7, but i don’t remember)

[@BladeTNT2018]

Gen 6

[@Lun4Flare]

I don’t have sword and shield but I just like to watch the vids about em

[@angiemelon9741]

gamer steelers522 me too

[@Artbysiv]

gamer steelers522 same

[@6extaEspada]

same! lmao

[@coldore6734]

Me too

[@easybuizy2894]

Pethitic

[@harrybuzza9977]

“All poketuber look like nerds” HDvee: hold my poke ball

[@anonymousmonkey9491]

except that baby face makes him look lot younger than he is.

[@festry_]

Are you talking about that guy who makes tutorials like "how to open a folder on pc" 10 minutes long?

[@ruffy3072]

Aegislash got a second nerf, being Kings Shield: Prior to gen 8 Kings Shield lowered the Attack stat by two stages, now it loweres the stat only by one stage

[@shivermetimbers5977]

Michael: “hidden power was removed” Every single unown: *angry unown noises*

[@BladeTNT2018]

If Unown ever returns, they could make HP usable, like the moves that were formally unusable and now usable when the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra came out

[@PeanutWithWiFiAccess]

If you revive a fainted Mimikyu, its disguise will go back up. I sacrificed my Mimikyu so many times during the Alolan Elite 4...

[@Amelia4111]

WE DON'T USE THE WORD ITS AS A PRONOUN IF THERE'S AN APOSTROPHE IN IT!

[@PeanutWithWiFiAccess]

@@Amelia4111 grammar police much, but thank you I didn't notice, it was auto correct

[@BlazingJ972]

Aegislash also lost toxic, making it a transfer only move once home comes out.

[@Sleeper800]

I don’t think I’d ever once seen an Aegislash with Toxic

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@Sleeper800 You've never played competitive then. It's common for Aegislash to run toxic on defensive sets that check Xerneas.

[@Sleeper800]

@@StardustLegacyFighter "You've never played competitive." Nice assumption guy. Maybe I've just never come across it on a set.

[@captaindre536]

@@Sleeper800 lol your speaking facts most Aegislash have the standard king shield, shadow ball/claw, shadow sneak, & sacred sword/flash cannon

[@eeveeofalltrades4780]

Well, it doesn't make sense for a haunted sword that has no body fluids to be able to produce poison.

[@TonyNumber9]

MandTV: I believe no mega evolution is good thing for competitive and we got Dynimaxing and Gigantimax! :D Smogon: Dynimax and Gigantimax is banned! MandTV: Bruh! :(

[@lockadox]

MandJTV: oh yeah the rest won't be used competitively Charizard: did you forget i have a new form?

[@DaGamingCore]

Yeah but.. Gigantamax Chatizard isnt as useful as a regular Dynamax Charizard.

[@nechocat1234]

@@DaGamingCore yeah gigantamax zard is trash, but solar power dynamax is very good

[@SuperJosteen]

gmax zard is just plain worse than regular dmax zard with solar power.

[@nechocat1234]

@Avery Seldin stealth rocks do

[@DarkJustin87]

@Avery Seldin Stone Edge and Rock Slide says hi

[@alexanderlehane3459]

Hidden Power: Removed Ferrothorn: It's free real estate.

[@jrrv2078]

*Game freak getting rid of z move and mega evolution in Sw and Sh* Mega dynamax rayquaza with a z move: *Lalala cant hear you*

[@glendagregory5922]

Lunla

[@caito22carlos]

The only thing i don’t like about how pokemon company is dealing with the games is that they are creating a lot of viable new pokemon with insane stats, abilities or moves, but they completely forget about previous pokemon. It wouldn’t be that hard to buff stats of old pokemon that are never used ,because they gave them horrible stats, or at least good abilities. For example, if you remove megas at least give the normal mawile the booster attack ability so it would be somehow viable

[@3rdmonocle789]

A good example is Delibird, before Gen 8 it only had Present as a starting move (without TMs, HMs, Egg moves or Move tutor), now in Gen 8 it has Drill Peck(a minor improvement) however, it still has terrible stats with Hustle as its only viable ability but the ability isn't good anyway as most players would rather not play luck with hitting their target. And for some reason Game freak thought that giving it two abilities (Vital Spirit and Insomnia) that work the exact same was a great idea. GameFreak wants to balance the Pokemon then start with the older Gen Pokemon because why bring back Pokemon like Mawile or Delibird just so they can get one shot by other Pokemon as their old stats can't handle the higher power stats.

[@sonicrunn3r895]

Shame too. Almost all of the new Pokemon in SWSH are balanced quite well if they don't evolve. But there were so many old Pokemon that were designed underpowered and Megas gave them a chance. I think Aegislash is the first time Game Freak have ever changed the base stats of a Pokemon, but instead of cutting that down by 10 points, they should've buffed the Pokemon that needed the stats.

[@e.corellius4495]

@@sonicrunn3r895 they have fiddled with the base stats of MANY pokemon every gen. if aegislash was the only one changed for this gen its a new record low. also.... old pokemon are not under powered..... there has been a nice mix of low stat and high stat every gen. i mean alakazam and electrode from gen 1 remain two of the fastest pokemon ever outside a couple legendaries. Tyranitar from gen 2 has been one of the strongest the whole time, and has better stats than most legendaries even. saying old pokemon have worse stats is HILARIOUSLY wrong. i recommend sitting down and heading to bulbapedia or something and just looking at each pokemon and comparing stats per generation. it also tells you under where it shows their stat block if their stats were changed in a particular gen. so just looking at the site should all of you peoples hilariously wrong thoughts.

[@oresti9271]

Ageislash : guys put me on sword and shield I will do anything Gamefreak : we will put you there in one condition we will nerf your stats Aegislash : make me also one of the champions pokemon and I will agree Gamefreak : so we have a deal then Aegislash: yes

[@ProfesjonalnyYoutuber]

they added mega evolutions and then they deleted it... and added bigger forms... wtf? who is that stupid in pokemon company?

[@luizbezerra4373]

Profesjonalny KZbinr they keep adding and removing features each new game. That’s really annoying

[@jeugene807]

@@luizbezerra4373 Calling it, gen 9 won't have any dynamax, and all those huge football fields that doubled for gym battles will be left just as abandoned as your average olympic stadium.

[@onijester56]

Dynamax effectively gives every Pokemon a "Mega"-type boost. And I doubt it will never be in another Pokemon game, but it was something that...the likes of Mega-Kangashan needed refinement. And if they were to go on with Dynamax such that there's an intrinsic ability to mega-evolve then keeping mega-evolutions as well would be absurd.

[@jeugene807]

@@onijester56 I wouldn't have that much faith. I ain't no pokemon pro, but Imma give the best shot at my thought process here. There's already really op pokemon around, sans megas, dynamax, or whatever. Why not give the lesser used pokemon a mega, not only making them viable in competitive play, but also giving casuals something exciting for their in game battles. Granted, that's not what game freak did at all, but had the weaker been favoured over the stronger, then z moves and dynamax would never have been needed. It kinda seems like this "intrinsic" ability to dynamax every pokemon wouldn't really solve any viability problems at all. If everyone's super, no one is, and we're back at square one with certain pokemon just being more op than others. Not to mention, the megas had style. Dynamax is just a big boi version of your pokemon, and z moves are...kinda underwhelming. Maybe there's something I'm missing, I haven't played the new games due to just feeling weird about them all to begin with, but there was never a reason to remove megas to begin with. Fix, balance, sure. Remove? It just feels like we were left with something of less effort and fun, and given that, what's to say it doesn't happen again, and dynamax is left in the dust? What do you think?

[@NamNam-yd8hc]

​@@jeugene807 megas were kinda less effort and fun tho mikey literally was talking about how mega kanga was everywhere in vgc 2014. also you gotta realize man they gotta make a big selling point or something unique to the region (while i personally like the idea i could understand how it may annoy some folks)

[@AysarAburrub]

Game Freak took out Z moves and Megas, and replaced them with an even more broken mechanic in Dynamax

[@catalyst539]

WolfeyVGC: Banned.

[@harrisonhurst6480]

Hardly. Megas last for the rest of the match once activated, Dynamax is only 3 turns, and the Pokemon can still be K.O.'ed. I never struggled with any Dyna Pokemon in Sword or Shield. Yea they get more HP, but not enough there or in other stats to be comparable. And Megas can let some pokemon change types or get new abilities, while Dynamaxing does not. Once again two very different mechanics.

[@Ethonra]

Also wanted a separate comment for this but you gotta LOVE the crushing irony of Aegislash, A LITERAL SWORD AND SHIELD POKÉMON, being nerfed in Pokémon SWORD/SHIELD.

[@IvanimalReacts]

You forgot to mention that Aegislash’s King Shield move, which lowers the attackers attack by two stages when it’s hit with a physical move, was nerfed to only lower the attackers physical attack my one stage when hit.

[@MandJTV]

Oh oops

[@IvanimalReacts]

MandJTV lol it’s cool

[@megaczor3776]

No he didn't he mentioned that

[@lucarioplayz6397]

Me: oh I want to predict him saying Lucario *doesnt say lucario* Me: *so you have chosen death*

[@rissaliew]

1 sec later Mikey: here u go

[@lucarioplayz6397]

Rissa Liew redemption

[@SakiHoshina]

I loves SwSh but it removing a lot of old tm has to be my least favourite part of the game. THEY REMOVED TOXIC

[@mochoman312games2]

But they couldn't remove it from the community

[@SakiHoshina]

@@mochoman312games2 sad, but true

[@creepystalkercat5694]

Ikr, too bad that happened...😐

[@wilcoxway]

My only issue with Toxic not being a TM is that Umbreon can no longer learn it, despite its Poke'Dex entry stating otherwise.

[@LordTyph]

'Mega Evolution is overpowered' I'd like to introduce you to the *Dynamax Ban done by Smogon due to it being worse than mega evolution could ever hope to be.* Also, one of the reasons for the Dynamax ban *was Gyarados.* Mega evolution didn't double your health. Mega Evolution didn't give you moves that were effectively Z Moves but better for three turns. Mega Evolution didn't give you ways to damage AND get stat boosts at the same time. And most importantly, *Mega Evolution wasn't possible for literally every pokemon.* GAmefreak and Pokemon Company basically took out one mechanic to replace it somethign that was toxic to the long-term health of the game.

[@creepystalkercat5694]

I have the feeling they are purposely trying to end Pokemon... By removing things like from the game, and losing customers, then come up with some new game. But I hope not

[@LordTyph]

@@creepystalkercat5694 that would be stupid as Pokemon is one of the biggest money makers out there.

[@beanburrito4405]

Even though Aegislash got a stat nerf, it got move buffs. It learns Close Combat now instead of Sacred Sword, and Steel Beam instead of Flash Cannon, which jack up its power on 2 of its 3 usual attacking types to 11

[@ThatPyukumuku]

Intimidate pokemon: * exist * Attack stats: Guess I'll lower now

[@shiny9690]

GA-REETINGS POKEFANS Literally the highlight of my day XD

[@TheSevenGuy]

Amazing video! I totally disagree with hiddenpower nerf, good video!

[@honeymations.9522]

No one: Me: * Turns on Auto generated Captions* Mike: Go reading spooky fans :D

[@suchomimustenerensis]

Ok Mikey, but, I'm not a spooky fan.

[@morithesillyfrfr]

I see what you mean lol

[@invisibilius1978]

5:50 and idiotically dynamax is now broken and banned from ou

[@Shin_FTW]

And now from Ubers lol Though I don't disagree. It's stupidly more OP and less layered than Mega/Z-Moves

[@wilcoxway]

@@Shin_FTW But at least it doesn't over centralize a small group of Pokemon. With Dynamax, nearly everything in the game can be made competitively viable.

[@elijahpadilla5083]

@@wilcoxway Not really. Just like Z crystals of old, a boost applied to everyone really only makes the rich get richer. Megas could've been good if they weren't given to Pokémon that were already really strong, but the application was the problem there, not the concept.

[@wilcoxway]

@@elijahpadilla5083 I disagree. With Z Crystals compared to Dynamax, a lot more Pokemon are capable on higher levels with the latter. For example, things like Absol, which was relegated exclusively to the role of revenge killer, can now threaten sweeping power through Dynamax and Bounce + Close Combat while gaining just enough bulk to grant it the ability to actually set up. Lantern of all things becomes an exceptionally good wallbreaker. Among other largely unused Pokemon.

[@Firescizor]

5:30 SwSh meta is not as "messier" with only Dynamax, but it's definitively more broken (also due to broken Dynamax)

[@optimisticcharizard602]

Funny that Aegislash, the Sword And Shield Pokémon, got a big stat nerf in Sword and Shield

[@ronswanson7371]

Optimistic Charizard 😑

[@optimisticcharizard602]

@@ronswanson7371 😑

[@nachoferrari240]

Funny that Solrock and Lunatone, the sun pokemon and the moon pokemon, weren't on the Pokemon Sun and Moon pokedex

[@optimisticcharizard602]

@@nachoferrari240 At least they got that weird event thing in the desert

[@HeroChao132]

Actually the Z-Crystals are still in the game, you just can't get them without hacking, and Mega Evolution Stones are apparently also still in the game...

[@espio329]

inb4 they’re re introduced in shining sword and gallant shield.

[@HeroChao132]

or as timed exclusive downloads. oh nooo.

[@fusion4775]

@@HeroChao132 6 month reply guy here. Watch em be added in Crown Tundra.

[@spiritedaway0tutu]

You also forgot to mention Pokemon that relied on roost and toxic, which are no longer TMs and cannot be taught to a huge variety of Pokemon that used to get them. Pokemon like Umbreon and Togekiss were extremely effected by this, along with almost every non-poison type toxic staller.

[@ryanvandenberg3119]

I had no idea any of these nerfs were made. Also I have to say its very frustrating all that was cut from Sword and Shield. First the National Dex, and now several moves? It almost feels like the 3DS titles are more superior than the Switch games, even though the Switch games are supposed to be on more powerful hardware.

[@EzRida04]

What they did to nerf my boy Aegislash offends me.

[@esteban8471]

Sawyer is crying in the corner right now. At least he still has Scep....oh right.

[@buzzwithdrip6347]

Gen 7 meta was so good I really liked zmoves but I really hate dynamax & gen 8 meta in general it's more unbalanced

[@nechocat1234]

I will assume you play smogon where 3 max moves could be 3 pokemon less for your opponent

[@twi_LIT]

@@nechocat1234 it's pretty nuts even in doubles. It gives so many Pokemon extra utility that would cost move slots previously, such as setting rain + damage, increasing all allied stats or nerfing all opposing stats etc.

[@null-wq5cp]

z moves were horrible for me. I love dynamax mainly because of the dens. I agree as of now gen 8 is pretty unbalanced though.

[@bunionl382]

I wish they had kept megas even if they banned it from competitive. I would have loved to see who was stronger, Zacian Crowned Sword, or Mega Rayquaza. But now I'll never know...

[@thejayu8057]

Mikey a correction if you will Centiskorch's White Smoke ability completely blocks Intimidate and it also blocks any stat lowering moves (i think...)

[@nicholetheotter1957]

Te Ovaseer Correct, it’s literally identical to Clear Body. Torkoal also has this ability.

[@abbreymelizmartes3537]

All of the pokemon's names that can no longer mega evolve: fine charizard: *lava girl*

[@RagingBrachy]

Now we need a Sharpedo named *Shark boy*

[@jamesdinius7769]

Man, they nerfed Agislash hard. I have never even heard of a Pokemon's BST being LOWERED. Raised, occasionally. Lowered, not that I know of.

[@jacobtridef48]

Tbh dynamax is kind of like a mix of slightly weaker Mega evolutions + off brand Z Moves, but for every Pokémon in the game.

[@citoquack4953]

I feel bad for Mimikyu crying when it breaks its neck

[@SoggySlopster]

They did aeigslash so dirty. 10 points off every offensive and defensive stat it has. It's not worth using anymore. Not to mention it's moves got severely nerfed too like kings shield. It doesn't block status and only lowers attack 1 stage JUST on contact moves. Gamefreak really hates aeigslash.

[@lanceb3664]

aegislash was too overpowerd and aegislash would win alot in competitive sigle battles alot

[@seapicklevr]

Unknown got hit the hardest with hidden power being removed. It no longer exists