A PowerPoint about Clefable

Clefable

[@emmetth3726]

Blud really didn’t acknowledge that Gen 4 OU clef is the 4th highest ranked mon in current viability rankings and totally eclipses Blissey in terms of usage % there

[@ElectricWindGirlFriend]

wait WHAT??????? ok i missed something big here LMFAO im kinda dumb sometimes

[@emmetth3726]

@@ElectricWindGirlFriendIt’s not OU because everyone slept on it for like a decade while DPP locked in end of current gen usage % to determine tiers. BKC has a great vid on it called the Clefable’s rise in DPP OU.

[@ElectricWindGirlFriend]

I'll def check that out!@@emmetth3726

[@IrrelevantPride]

Clefable is a god damn menece in dpp ou

[@circleturtles]

Came to comment this, I heard "Clefable was never OU proper" and starting having gen4 ptsd

[@pezyg]

Clef is a great example of how balancing should have been. Give low BST mons crazy moves and abilities, give crazy BST mons less busted ones.

[@A.R_69]

Clodsire and quagsire are great examples of low bst mons carried by movepool and abilities

[@dussa472]

@@A.R_69and typing

[@talosine2963]

Ok but what if gen 9

[@misguidedkpopper8674]

Clefable doesn't even have crazy moves. It's the coverage and the 2 busted abilities that gives it usage. Instead of giving Clef unaware, Wigglytuff had gotten it it'd have seen some usage also mixed attackers with such low offensive stats is so crap. They tuned wigglytuff so badly it pisses me off. Not to mention 2 completely useless abilities in Competitive and Frisk.

[@goGothitaLOL]

@@misguidedkpopper8674*3 useless abilities cause you forgot Cute Charm But hey they could always replace any of its current abilities with Fluffy if not Fur Coat

[@jamesw2831]

This is similar to when Dragonite got Multiscale in Gen 5 and it gave Dragonite a new lease on life. Clefable getting Unaware in Gen 5 was the same thing and then to get that Fairy typing and stat buff? Another great presentation

[@NoLove4TheseHoes]

Clefable is the 4th best mon in gen 4 OU lol

[@tedscheett9420]

Then there's it's younger sibling Clefairy, one of the the best support 'mons in doubles. Had this Pokemon become the mascot of the franchise, imagine how powerful it could have been.

[@christiancinnabars1402]

Fairy Ball: Doubles the defenses of Clefairy. Cleffa and Clefable can't use it.

[@goober5367]

@@christiancinnabars1402 Free my boy raichu he aint do nuttin wrong, let him use light ball fr!

[@Alpha-zb8sp]

#justiceforRaichu

[@kumomo_yosei]

@@goober5367 let Raichu use it with current effect, but give Pikachu a x2 in all stats when holding it

[@amberhernandez]

If a Mediocremon (all base stats

[@luckylucas8596]

Clefable is the shining example that factors such as movepool, abilities, type, and stat distribution are much more important than BST or stat peaks.

[@Diablocera]

Ah yes, the Quagsire theorem, why BST aren’t everything

[@christiancinnabars1402]

Abilities do factor in a lot, especially when Clef is given two of the most broken non-signature abilities in Pokemon. That's why it's so sad seeing mons with abilities literally tailor-made for them underperform because their abilities are just not up to par. Castform's ability just changes its typing, and grants it no buffs otherwise (if you can even call the type change a buff; looking at you, Snowy form). Cherrim's ability boosts it's... Attack and Sp. Def, for some reason. Yeah it's meant to be a support mon, probably specifically for Groudon for some reason, but just boost all non-Speed stats at that point. This is the very same generation Clef got Magic Guard, for reference. Cofagrigus is the perfect example of an anti-Clefable. Literally the same BST with super min-maxed stats (although low HP, high defenses, while optimized for Pain Split, does eat into a lot of its BST), a good typing, and a serviceable movepool, but a really wonky ability leaves it trailing far behind once Clef picks up the Fairy typing. Mummy could have done something like increase the mon's defenses if it's a Ghost type, or reduce the mon's offenses if it isn't a Ghost type, but instead it mostly just boils down to an inconvenience the way it works now (especially due to how specific the activation is, and how it activates _after_ Cofa already takes the damage unless it runs Body Press/Knock Off and tries to spread it itself - but again, the effect is mostly an inconvenience that could even backfire in some scenarios). Even something like Cursed Body would probably be a buff for Cofagrigus/Runerigus.

[@franslair2199]

​@@christiancinnabars1402mummy pulls a lot of weight for Cofagrigus actually, it's sort of like a quasi iron barbs that permanently breaks key abilities such as sheer force and huge power

[@warmwater9509]

isn't clefairy commonly used in vgc because of friend guard and many other absurd support tools?

[@tonyg9775]

Another mon that got insanely buffed after the fairy type was introduced is Azumarill. It just kept getting better every generation

[@o-poppoo5117]

From a not-that-bulky water type number 8 to a mon with groudon's attack stat but can't use stab to a water type nuke that then turned into a dragon slayer.

[@christiancinnabars1402]

@o-poppoo5117 Clefable 🤝 Azumarill _Being super buffed by Game Freak every generation_

[@Kass_me]

hey Electric! gotta say, as someone with 0 interest in competitive pokemon you really make these powerpoints interesting! Keep it up

[@maciejwaciej]

video contains 1 (one) still frame of blunder, i'm contractually obligated to comment

[@pezyg]

Agency Agency

[@amberhernandez]

As you can see, the agency is up five to one

[@hibbs1712]

Watching Clefables rise to stardom has been amazing. When we were kids, nobody would even bat an eye at Clefable; but now in 2023, I feel like there is no Pokémon Trainer alive that has been spared from it’s menace and wrath.

[@jman2050]

You’re underselling gen 4 Clefable quite a bit. It took a long time to be discovered but it’s literally top 4 in the latest viability rankings, above monsters like Skarmory, Metagross, and Heatran of all things. It’s almost certainly the best bulky mon in the tier. This thing wouldn’t even be sniffing UU if not for the tiers being frozen. It really is just Magic Guard being broken.

[@henriquepacheco7473]

Really depends on how you define "bulky mon", because I'm pretty sure Rachi and TTar outrank it and both could easily be described as bulky.

[@sla7889]

@@henriquepacheco7473 I mean, both can go both on the offensive and deffensive ends, while clefable is 99% a deffensive mon But nowadays im almost sure that bulky jirachi is the most common and the best set in the tier

[@KnightmarePhoenix_official]

Clefairy is one of those Pokémon that is insanely strong when the opponent uses it, but somehow, when I try to use it, feels more akin to wielding a wet paper towel

[@redwings13400]

In pokemon, it’s pretty tough to actually ko a defensively statted pokemon with investment and a recovery move. There are three big ways to do it: apply a status like toxic, set up to deal more than 50% with an attack, or just use a strong super effective stab move. So how do you remove this thing? You can’t set up because it might have unaware. You can’t status because it might have magic guard. You can hit hard with super effective stab, but steel and poison are not great offensive types and easily walled by teammates. You can try to take advantage of its subpar offenses, but suddenly it calm minds or just fire blasts your steel type, and that doesnt work anymore either. Every clefable set has its checks and counters, but until you know its ability and moveset, you can’t reliably beat it. If you guess wrong, it’s suddenly gotten a ko or set up on you, and you’re in a losing position. Clef just got everything it needed over the gens, and is a serious menace to beat. Unless you have taunt heatran on your team or a similarly hyper specific clefable counter, you can’t counter this thing reliably with a single pokemon, and that makes it really scary.

[@freshfrenchtoast]

clefable has been my fav pokemon for years i'm so glad she's finally getting recognition

[@kingofthekarps3066]

Crawdaunt is pretty cool one in this context became better like a nice fermented wine.

[@kingwailord4143]

Clefairy being better then Clefable in VGC just because it has friend guard is one of the funnest things ever.

[@canaldecasta]

You know they say "jack of all trades master of none"? Clefable only picks up the first part.

[@wallygropius4451]

Or the full quote: ”Jack of all trades master of none, though often times better than master of one.”

[@marioruiz5758]

I believe everyone that has been introduced to competitive pokemon understimates clefable at some point until they get swept by stored power clef

[@bell-awesome2759]

Clefable is my most favorite Pokémon ever so I’m glad that it’s still going strong after all these years

[@lyn4739]

Without even being a PvP kinda guy, I have found a new love for Clefable as an adult, and seeing it pull its own weight over 2 decades later in PvP, really makes me happy!

[@Dongertech]

havent played comp pokemon for 6 years but been watching every new vid religiously ever since i found ur channel. love it!

[@zwiebeldogs]

Love it when he hearts a comment because then I see Clodsire with a ❤ next to it and I'm like "yeah. I ❤ that guy too"

[@Joveoak4]

As a Fairy type enthusiast, I see this as an absolute win.

[@astro_irl]

Im so happy to have found this channel this is such a creative format to discuss competitive pokemon nice work!

[@DrCoeloCephalo]

My personal favorite moveset is Life Orb, Modest, 3 Attacks plus Softboiled. Everyone expects defensive Clefable. No one expects Heatran to get split by a Focus Blast or other Steel switchins to eat a Flamethrower or Fire Blast.

[@oscara1573]

Clefable/clefairy were the original mascot of the franchise, ofc they are going to receive buffs every gen

[@yasuohatsu3374]

They should give Clefable a signature move that clears hazards and always OHKOs if it hits pokemon donning the Good as Gold ability. That would make it a new favorite of mine. :)

[@bohanxu6125]

"most buff pokemon of all time"? Blaziken: "Let me introduce myself"

[@ElectricWindGirlFriend]

Sorry its a bit late, I slept tf in I was VERY tired lol

[@Omari-nh2qk]

As long as you show up can get my grades for my pokemon classes

[@strangeemokid]

Big-cleff unaware that he so good he changed previous generations meta after gen 6

[@Mystic_DW]

I feel like Clefable is somewhat balanced. Having the 4th lowest BSTs in OU is shocking. I didn’t even know it’s stats didn’t even hit 100 in A SINGLE STAT???

[@SpookyShadyGemlin]

Good to know my boy Clefable is a competitively viable Pokémon.

[@joshuacross3599]

I started playing competitively in the tail end of gen 6 and just used recommended sets off of smogon. My first win outside of random battles came from doom stacking calm minds on Clefable and sweeping. Clefable has been one of my favorite mons ever since.

[@dse763]

Next step : the other ridiculously buffed over time mon aka Azumarill ?

[@Eddie_Enfer]

Even with the nerfs it got this gen (no softboil and teleport) I think clef will still be a menace

[@quiverdancervolca]

Clefable and Ferrothorn being 400s BST bros

[@jasonbarry3301]

Look at that goodest bean

[@toxic0470]

Next we need a wigglytuff video on how its stuck in the middle of being 2 better pokemon (clef and blissey).

[@goateemcgee2851]

Your videos are very funny. Like the presentation even if its a little basic - has a unique charm.

[@M3rtyville]

Quagsire and Clefable are basically Don't judge a Pokemon by its stats

[@ferintown6628]

I’d say that Azumarill is probably the most buffed mon Gen 2: it sucks, it’s bad Gen 3: huge power Gen 4: physical special split Gen 5: Politoed drizzle ig Gen 6: FAIRY TYPE Gen 7: Z moves idk? Gen 8: I don’t know Gen 9: I should have stopped typing at Gen 6

[@JangoMango5]

Now I understand what’s so funny about that “this MF got fake magic guard’s” meme

[@oldoutlet6946]

Keep in mind how its pre-evolution, Clefairy, was the original intended mascot of the franchise and that it's more competitively viable than Pikachu in most cases.

[@wonderfulrose477]

What case isn’t it more viable than Pikachu?

[@maskofthedragon]

"original intended mascot of the franchise" That was completely made up by a magazine with UNOFFICAL in it's name

[@aidanh8628]

Why your videos aren’t more popular is beyond me. The pacing is very similar to “Crap Guide to D&D.” I hope you find your target audience, this content deserves to be watched.

[@TraxisOnTheLines]

Sneasel/Weavile are my favorite pokemon, can you do a PowerPoint about one of them? I love this content :)

[@devineyre5545]

Clef was orignially supposed to be Ash's starter over Pikachu so any buffs gained juat offset that massive fumble.

[@boop53]

Clefable in a RBY playthrough is so good. A bulky fully evolved pokemon with an insane movepool which is unlockable super early? yessir

[@josephbulkin9222]

If only it could actually deal damage.

[@PlatinumAltaria]

Of course it's in OU, it's Gengar's shadow.

[@renownerd.276]

In gen five I loved using an unaware clefable cosmic power stored power set. Was surprisingly pretty decent, and could contend in OU on the right switch ins. A lot of people just ASSUME you're using magic guard.

[@rixrobin]

I genuinely think that pre dlc sword and shield clefable had a decent argument for Ubers. Hardly anything could break through wish protect with the recently buffed teleport to pass to teammates. Post dlc the power level was high enough for it but I wont forget that period of time.

[@Masahane]

I want to at least also acknowledge Azumarill in this conversation

[@tinfoilslacks3750]

Ill never forget being totally 100% walled by Clefable and stealing the scummiest win, Rotom-H tricking a specs onto a last pokemon Clefable as it CM'd

[@HawkBreland]

incredible video, very much enjoy these. thanks.

[@shikileaks]

they were talkin bout evicting its ass from gen 4 OU and it didnt even get brought up 😭

[@bunnydango]

Grats on the transition internet stranger o7

[@Boamere]

Azumarill video next? I love him

[@bb-yv7jr]

Love these videos

[@canaldecasta]

Me since gen 1: Im sick of this guy 🎯

[@jackchildree1491]

I love your videos but I don’t think I’m alone in saying it would be cool to see some of your ideas expanded into full-length videos. Either way keep it up brotha

[@Poseidon-SeaGod]

Yay! A presentation!

[@srikark8160]

All you need is magic guard

[@Werelight]

Love Clefable, such a fun mon.

[@nomemuitocriativo9792]

The fact that CM Clefable can run Thunder Wave to beat Heatran on the 1v1 will forever disgust me

[@lingering_wl]

LMAO the blunder pic

[@Erikuzuma]

"Despite not having a stat above 100" Can you make a Powerpoint about Kingdra?

[@Guimhj]

The goal development should aim for

[@rotem6033]

I genuinely believe it should have been banned to ubers during SS (gen8) OU dlc1 post home era. It was unkillable yet dealt so much damage during the game

[@dominicanderson5408]

Gen 4 clef is amazing

[@KingBlizzardWizard]

Clefable may be the most buffed Pokémon, but my boy machamp will always be the most buff Pokémon. 💪

[@NamazuOG]

Still no „A Powerpoint about Clodsire“.

[@nonplayercharacter12333]

I had to watch this at 0.75× to hear you. Slow down, king.

[@ginwilliam7763]

Does he get monetised for these 2 minute videos? I bloody hope so. These PowerPoint videos are awesome.

[@kykipz]

Idk when it was, but one day i had. A clefairy named Sweets. I evolved them and used a bunch of tms. And today, its one if my favs. Meteronome lets gooo☆

[@nixel1324]

Thank god for playback speed options, but good video (at .75 speed)!

[@williammonzon4216]

Clefable stocks were always destined for the moon

[@ArcherR135]

Still waiting for the Ceruledge and Armarogue PowerPoint

[@toppo8091]

Now we need a dudunsparce video

[@nigru6599]

Clefable is the average asian kid, hes just a late bloomer, give him some time ;)

[@Quartermistress]

Patiently waiting for the clefairy eviolite presentation in VGC

[@michaelkarim57]

Weird to think that it had the best mono type in gen 1 and the best mono type in gens 6-9+

[@Nilzerb]

God can you make a PowerPoint about eviolite galarian corsola? No one talks about it but it's pretty broken

[@kylekiske_]

1:46 agency mentioned 🙏

[@duckyandbunny6349]

Powerpoint about Rillaboom? Rillaboom has been a great Pokemon in VGC since it existed iirc

[@ArgenPolmerica]

Regigigas next ? Just wondering

[@BATTLEBOTS_BOI]

2:15 Bro looks like Charlie Brown

[@TheRealMyan]

Now do Why Chansey fell off and Blissey was heavily buff in Gen 8&9

[@AI-DreigonGPT]

ORAS Menace :

[@tetrisgoat]

"Clefable saw tonnes of use in Never-Used". I think you mean "sees tonnes of use"; Never-Used-RBY as a format is a lot newer than Gen1. I played competitive through the first 3 gens, and even UU was veery fringe in gen1.

[@Iris_Descent]

this mf running them fake magic guards toxic

[@A.R_69]

Day 2 asking for a vid on the rest of the galar fossils

[@aaronarroyoofficial]

any chance at Feraligatr powerpoint?

[@richardsapingo1828]

Pre-Kalos and Post-Kalos can both get it.... 😏

[@rewrose2838]

Is no inspiration, its just favouritism.

[@ArgenPolmerica]

Who was buffed more in Gen 6 Clefable or Charizard ?

[@christiancinnabars1402]

Clef was good in Gen 4 and still saw some usage in Gen 5. Charizard was shot from OU/UU down to NU in Gen 4 and stayed there in Gen 5.

[@gio9255]

Too bad so many other mons can’t be given the Clef treatment. So many mons would gain a new lease on life just by having magic guard, fairy typing, decent offense and reliable recovery.

[@josephbulkin9222]

Well, you can't just give every pokemon magic guard. What would be the point of status conditions then? Or Weather damage, or entry hazards. Ok, maybe not that last one, since i never see a practical use for an entry hazard.

[@BluThundr]

What are the other lowest bst mons in OU?

[@goragarx]

Id argue Masquerain is the most buffed mon ever, even if it is still trash

[@Mudcrown]

WOOOOOOOOOOO

[@getmilked6216]

pokemon with wide movepools and low stats are more interesting to play with than a dudes with one big number and a stupid stab move

[@unnoticed9988]

Slaking vid when

[@Sunaki1000]

Pretty sure thats Azumaril