5 Pokemon that Became Good YEARS Later

[@FalseSwipeGaming]

By the way: This is NOT the TOP 5 Pokemon who became good years later, we are doing a follow up video on that so stay tuned. These are just five of them who also fall into that category.

[@minecraftworld._.]

Ok

[@foodmr2022]

Thank you for showing the 5 pokemon

[@chickenosaurus7474]

What if all pokemon were balanced to be on the same tier?

[@bmac4]

Look BKC I know you love talking about Clefable lol

[@abrahamgamino2276]

Alright then I wonder why Pokemon weren't good back then but we will see until now.

[@troykv96]

The case with Moltres is hilarious, Moltres became popular because Fire Types were pretty much non existant in OU, so people could safely use extremely bulky teams that were allergic to Fire. And then Moltres saw and said "Hey~"

[@IgnitedQuils]

Moltres already had a good defensive and offensive typing yet Stealth Rock made Fire types hard to use except Heatran. Felt glad it rose in tiers this due to HDB and essential coverage in Scorching Sands.

[@Alexcoman51]

Charizard joined OU too a few months ago. It’s like a moltres with worse stats but a couple extra moves that lets it win some matchups

[@griffin8762]

Zard is also significantly more fun to play

[@Peelioka]

@@IgnitedQuils this is gen 3 though, stealth rocks didn't exist until gen 4

[@IgnitedQuils]

@@Peelioka True, as it improved due to XD exclusive moves, I was just referring to later gens.

[@justinsimard3267]

Honestly i used to think this channel had so much latent potential, with the quality of narration and the endless supply of content that is pokemon there was so much more to be done than just the same content over and over again, but now with this wave of new variety I think the quality has gone up a lot. Really think this will perform even better on the platform.

[@jcl2435]

Yes, top-style videos are always popular.

[@megapunchboy]

He is a winner and I'm a follower for the past decade or so

[@MateusSFigueiredo]

Agreed. The channel established itself with the "how good was ... Actually" videos, and now is keeping the audience by increasing the variety. Well done

[@flavsdepadua8516]

this channel actually brings CONTENT to the pokemon community, (no hating ofc) but next to all those channels that only post the same variation of "top 10 pokemons that blah blah blah and it's all base on my opinion) this channel actually has something with substance to say and i admire that.

[@Alex-vl1mk]

​@@flavsdepadua8516Should also look at Freezai, Moxie Boosted, and Jimothy Cool. They're also great content creators for Pokemon

[@Zanedotmidi]

Clefable really needs a remake imo, they've come so far and there's so much more to cover than the current Clefable video is capable of

[@SofterSideStudios]

It does

[@Mister_Clean]

The Stall Queen

[@wish_cave]

throwback to when his old writer literally just saw Clefable's tier label in gen 4 and made up some random BS about why it couldn't compete in OU

[@IgnitedQuils]

It’s that Pokémon that was compared to Chansey in Gen 1, then was middling in Gens 2-3, then gained more attention due to Magic Guard, and became a staple due to the Fairy Typing alongside the traits it already had. Interesting how a Pokémon who doesn’t have a stat of at least 100 ends up in OU since due to its versatility, two good abilities and typing.

[@N12015]

@@wish_cave tbf it wasn't that good back then.

[@kickerich9402]

This Channel is the most underrated Pokemon Channel on this platform. Consistent quality for half a decade now, 0 controversies, just good content.

[@danka1167]

Somehow smallant has more subs than this amazing channel

[@kickerich9402]

@@danka1167 don't discredit smallant , he makes amazing videos aswell

[@danka1167]

@@kickerich9402 no I meant he has like 10 times the amount of subs. Meaning there defo is an extremely large market for vids like this. Smallant’s alright

[@jacksonsmith2955]

@@danka1167 ...what? how is smallant, a variety streamer who does tons of gimmicks in tons of different games, comparable to a channel focusing on the history of competitive pokemon?

[@matt6619]

Yeah there’s been no controversies because we don’t know anything about the channels speaker. Do we even know his name?

[@DarkusFireBlaze3582]

This was a fun idea! I think two videos you could do are "Lower Tier Pokemon that did better in higher tiers than their own" or "Most dominant OU strategy for every generation".

[@rasmusgarbonzo1411]

this comment

[@Leet-iz2fz]

Quagsire is a shoo-in for that first one.

[@oliviahughes3158]

Gen5 Stoutland is also a good pick for that first one

[@tezcanaslan2877]

Porygon in RBY OU

[@Crusina]

Awesome idea for a video. This new variety is insane. And to think I used to worry what would happen if we ran out of pokemon lol

[@mort3562]

As long as bkc is writing, I don't think we need to worry much about running out of material lmao

[@IgnitedQuils]

I doubt that since FSG still has more than 5 years to go with the “How GOOD was” videos.

[@faerylnhiikira1053]

Pfft. Like we're ever gonna run out of mons. Sure, FSG has dozens of amazing videos (not including the equally/more awesome remake videos), but that still leaves several hundred pokemon who have yet to have a single video.

[@key099able]

@@IgnitedQuils Plus they need to remake the first year or 2 because they don’t hold compare to current content

[@Ultra289]

We ll never run out of Pokémon

[@beanburrito4405]

Shoutout to Tentacruel for taking 20 years to finally become the king of Gen 1 UU. It may not be OU, but it is very impressive

[@BeeEmpress]

Wasn’t it king of uu since uu was a thkng

[@beastwarsFTW]

It's psychic weakness is still a problem though.

[@stetsonherrick8090]

Haven't we all learned from the *SHOULD BE ILLEGAL* set in the Pika Cup where it had this below that there was potential, though? Round 1 Semifinal Wrap Toxic Surf Supersonic I mean, what all is there that can counter this set without raw bulk letting Tentacruel get off at least one Wrap, Toxic, or Supersonic? Edit 9/4/22 It should be noted that *THE ONLY* major instances I actually beat this semifinal was when the Gyarados on their team was brought instead of Tentacruel. Pika Cup rentals in general aren't all too whippy. Without seriously busting your own ass with move transferring from Gen 2 after hatching eggs, that is.

[@BeeEmpress]

@@stetsonherrick8090 dude that set sucks

[@ILiekFishes]

@@BeeEmpress wrap busted in gen 1, base 100 speed is extremely fast too

[@moralsupport3802]

I kinda want to see the polar opposite. What pokemon were utterly dominant to the point of being ban-worthy, but they are now unviable as a result of meta changes.

[@SoulBro12]

Seismotoad after Galarmanitan and Dracovish were banned comes into my mind

[@40mihirkulkarni44]

Tauros and Dragonite Gen 1 are excellent examples of this. At least Dragonite has good stats and typing and a decent movepool, Tauros got shafted after Gen 3 came out

[@yeet8036]

Gen 4 infernape and many mons from gen 5 ou

[@moralsupport3802]

@@40mihirkulkarni44 I was actually thinking pokemon in the same generation, not pokemon that got buffed or nerfed. The only example I can think of is Gen 5 Reuniclus. Excadrill got unbanned, there was now rapid spin, and Reuniclus went from being ban-worthy to uncommon.

[@miningtrout2868]

Alolan Marowak used to be a decently respected gen 7 counter to a lot of things, but quickly fell off into being “just” a good trick room attacker

[@KobeLoverTatum]

I remember discussing the Dugtrio rise and subsequent ban years after the generation passed and the person I was talking to just could not understand how in a game with hundreds of pokemon with multiple abilities, moves, items and natures, that some combinations just go unused or even just go under the radar while a certain meta is taking place

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

A lot of pokemon and combinations aren't used because there are default pokemon typical to use. The variable teams and strategies are few and far between. Just look at the teams in VGC and other metas.

[@Blackvolttage]

The thing is that with dugtrio, like with most of this video tbh, they are anti-meta picks that rise up when you are playing against a smaller, more dedicated (and usually higher elo) players. Dugtrio without team preview was never very strong tbh. It was always seem as a high risk high reward pick, while most of ou is always low risk stuff. But when you stop playing against randos and its well estabilished what are the teams everyone is running, specially when you play against the same people with frequency, dugtrio becomes much better and gives the edge to get around a troublesome counter and get ahead.

[@fulgenzio89]

I don't understand, isn't Dugtrio UU in DPP now?

[@Aura5777]

@@fulgenzio89 no, the showdown website didn't update dugtrio's tier position as it said its uu but actually it's ability arena trap is banned completely from DPP ou, thus making it ubers

[@fulgenzio89]

@@Aura5777 ok. But on Smogon the ban starts from BW. Is it an error?

[@Filthy_Cubes]

You should do a video going over almost useless moves that found a unique niche like DPP Donphan with magnitude.

[@Sonicracer100]

Wait, why magnitude over earthquake

[@MadnessOpus]

Donphan has hell of a coverage pool though.

[@gumgum9654]

@@Sonicracer100 PP

[@artandem9637]

@@Sonicracer100 More PP, and the chance of it missing a certain threshold to KO an opponent is insignificant.

[@lildrawhub1025]

@@Sonicracer100 Freezai made a video on it. That's probably what you should check out if you wanna know more.

[@alexdrake4081]

The chances of Kellen seeing this are low, but I want to say I’m happy you are diversifying your videos and that said videos are doing great, it be nice to see you re do the how good were type videos actually; we see that ice type video at the end of all your videos and I think now you have every reason to bring it back. Keep up the good work Kellen and crew

[@oscarzxn4067]

It seems that since they have covered a lot of Pokémon now, the ones left to cover are either terrible, or way too good and need too much time, or are too recent, so something like this is a great alternative.

[@Xalvadore505]

It's interesting how ground by itself isn't that special of a type, but combining it with another type makes that pairing amazing defensively, like the ground/poison described in this video and the water/ground combo that's only weak to grass and makes Swampert, Gastrodon, Quagsire, and Seismatoad pains to deal with

[@miningtrout2868]

Yeah, like Ground/Flying, Ground/Dragon (especially pre gen 6) and Ground/Ice. Hell, even Ground/Fire would be good if Camerupt wasn’t so mid

[@stetsonherrick8090]

@@miningtrout2868 Camerupt's bulk is deceptively usable when you factor in not just resistances, but also so many neutralities and an Electric Immunity. And also being neutral for Stealth Rocks being everywhere compared to Spikes and Toxic Spikes.

[@miningtrout2868]

@@stetsonherrick8090 yeah I used it in PU last gen and it was nice to have a ground type that wasn’t weak to Grass or Ice for checking electrics. But its low stats means that it can’t really be used effectively outside of trick room in higher tiers.

[@stetsonherrick8090]

@@miningtrout2868 That Mega is damn near unstoppable under a Trick Room, and it's bulky enough to not fall in one hit to most assaults outside of other Mega Mons.

[@Roguedotexe]

I am so glad you're branching out to different ways to covering competitive pokemon! Now... about that Gengar remake... >.>

[@SofterSideStudios]

Go Gengar

[@thephantom1259]

It would make sense to release during October tbf tho

[@IgnitedQuils]

Halloween would be most likely since FSG uploads a video on that day every year.

[@gio9255]

Another testament to Moltres' newfound viability are it's career in BW2, USUM and SwSh -BW2 gave it hurricane, providing it a niche on rain teams. It never rose to OU in usage but it was a effective check to Volcarona and Ferrothorn in rain which no other mon could do outside of Terrakion. -In USUM, it rose from NU to UU. USUM UU was packed with monsters like Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Sharpedo, Starmie, Crawdaunt, Feraligatr, Mega Manectric, and Mega Altaria ready to prey on it's weaknesses. This was also way before heavy duty boots too. Due to it's ability to check steels like Mega Aggron and Scizor and insanely powerful flynium Z hurricane obliterating anything with neutral resistance, it showed it was far more effective than it's weaknesses made it out to be. -In SwSh, it spent a brief time in OU due to heavy duty boots removing it's stealth rocks weakness and it's ability to check various threats such as Rillaboom, Kartana, and even Cinderace. It lost hidden power but was still able to prey on fire types that should wall it like Heatrna and Volcanion with scorched sand and Preesure PP stalling with Roost. It also got a regional variant that was extremely dangerous under the right conditions. If only it's fellow flying legendary Articuno could get thrown a bone that would skyrocket it's viability. It's regional variant was great in low tiers but now terastalizing may be what something that Articuno needs to finally stand on it's own in higher tiers.

[@hawkticus_history_corner]

Nidoqueen is fun as she can get the common 3 entry hazards and has such a deep move pool

[@rektorik84]

Excited for this video! Next we need the opposite, 5 pokemon that fell off years later!

[@kabelguy70]

gen 3 raikou

[@IschmarVI]

honorable mention to gen 4 blissey due to the rise of Clefable, although Blissey is still very solid.

[@yeet8036]

Skarmory.... Also gen 4 infernape

[@mauroperez2848]

It's interesting to learn about how some pokemon that started in low tiers rose to OU in a particular generation.

[@minionmunch5610]

These types of videos are cool because it shakes up the “How [Blank] was [Blank] Actually?” formula 🤗

[@luiseduardo8806]

I hate blank and it's evolutions... Specially about:blank.

[@SemiHypercube]

Really like this style of video, adds more variety so when is the history of Knock Off video because I swear you mention like "the newly buffed Knock Off" in literally every video once you get to gen 6

[@pixel3042]

or just how good were dark types actually, if you only do knock off, it's basically: gen 3-5 bad, gen 6+ good

[@nerdstop5025]

@@pixel3042 knock off wasn't *bad* in gens 3-5, it just is a niche pick for a moveslot since it doesn't have power. Being able to take off leftovers is huge in the gens with permanent Sand TTar and others

[@duelme1234]

Check bkc's channel if you want that

[@IgnitedQuils]

Knock Off had a limited distribution in Gen 3 but was useful, mainly in OU due to Sandstorm. Had more distribution in Gen 4 and was still rarely used, until Gen 6 with the power buff.

[@N12015]

@@IgnitedQuils And in gen 5 is considered way too passive of a move due to how the tier works.

[@X-35173]

One of the best moments I ever had involving trace came in gen 6 wifi battle. The enemy sent in graveler (yes, *not* Golem). Needless to say I assumed it was an Eviolite set, and so I was thinking, "alright I send in gardevoir, trace Study, then it will probably switch out fearing coverage and I can heal off whatever chip it does with moonlight. If it doesn't attack then I get a free calm mind." I send it in, trace study, then proceed to spent the next several.minutes dying of laughter at 1 HP after living normal gem explosion. God I loved WiFi bottles back then 🤣🤣🤣

[@meryldoll9452]

In the same note, I've begun to find it interesting how people are beginning to flock to past gens! With this in mind, I think it'd be interesting to study the going population of past gen players versus modern metagame players, and understand where and how it overlaps.

[@cptKamina]

Well, it's like the saying goes. Limitation encourages creativity. The older gens have less Pokemon, less items and more ristrictive movepools. This leads to a completely different experience.

[@rjante2236]

@@cptKamina They also have no stupid gimmicks that are overpowered like Dynamax (which was thankfully banned)

[@whydoiexist2180]

@@cptKamina and powercreep isnt as insane

[@KazShiro]

@@whydoiexist2180 with how gen 1 is in terms of meta that'd be one that I refuse t[ go back to unlike gen 2. And that's me being lenient on going back further than any gen before the physical special split.

[@colebresnehen38]

I’m a bit biased but I love Gen 6 battling. I think the Mega evolutions are mostly sick and add another layer to strategies without being overpowered (besides the ones which are obviously overpowered and therefore in Ubers). I loved having teams that made the opponent have to guess which one was the Mega rather than it being obvious

[@PQRDG]

I’m still hoping for “how good was hidden power actually”, seeing what Pokémon used what sets to what advantages especially back before the physical/special split. I do acknowledge that it could be easily a three hour video though

[@absoul112]

that video could be 5 hours long and I'd still watch it.

[@stetsonherrick8090]

A more appropriate question might be is: *Is Hidden Power truly worth the ass ache of hunting for the one type you desire most?* If it wasn't for Showdown's existence and the means to get the one you want so easy, would people have still wanted it so much the hunt was justified for tournaments? I mean, the base Power varied all over without the right IVs and even then, Base 70 at most only goes so damn far.

[@jessicathompson2914]

I remember what PLA did with hidden power, I wonder how good it would be if they kept the changes to it in gen 9? (Assuming the move is in gen 9 and is not exclusive to unown)

[@sandrahwu]

I’d be interested in a video about OU Pokémon that are not good in their OU tiers (e.g. Electavire and Dusknoir in DPP OU). Edit: Well boys, we did it! Electavire is still a disappointment!

[@Topdoggie7]

My poor boy, Electavire.

[@twobadour]

Man I forgot how much I love insaneintherain's Eterna Forest cover

[@netweed09]

Your thumbnail, I just can't! 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍 (I feel so bad at the poor Diggly pelted with that pebble though.) 😁

[@hosni4064]

Seeing Moltres mentioned twice here brings me great hope for a Moltres remake, if one is ever made. Great job as always!

[@Green_Guy]

These videos are so good, not saying that the normal stuff is bad, but the variety that this videos bring... WONDERFUL.

[@BunsGlazing768]

In a decade, False Swipe Gaming will be producing their sixth sequel of this video, and Gen 8 Natdex's Shitmontop Saga will finally become the internet legend it deserves to be.

[@davidwilson2916]

Seeing this channel grow in both quality and diversity over the years has been really awesome, and I'm glad to see these new videos getting the views they deserve. I would love to see a video covering some of the most/least useful abilities in the game, as well as the Pokemon they pair well with (Breloom+Poison Heal; Azumarill+Pure Power; Talonflame+Gale Wings, etc.)

[@vveston7]

Love this video formats, please keep them up! And I'll always love the old old format but y'all have such great quality it's great to see more "clickbaity" from y'all because others are always gonna be making it so I'd rather it be good

[@ubersauce]

I would love to see more content like this to kinda buy time until gen 9 comes out and a meta develops so reviews can be done for pokemon in gen 9 competitive

[@markerthemark]

I feel like I want other pokemon to be given chance like froslass to have ou usage like this.

[@cintronproductions9430]

The problem with Froslass is that while she's a fast and non-bulky Ice-type for once, they just had to give her kinda mediocre offenses. At least she now has strong moves in Poltergeist and Triple Axel and she can be pretty good with a Choice Band, but imagine if she had, IDK, at least 120 Attack? Instant OU.

[@MrMonkey2150]

@Kurtis nobody click on it

[@markerthemark]

@@cintronproductions9430 True I feel like when it comes to ice types it's either they are bulky and with their defensive type they would not work as a tank or they have no stats that are specifically good like aurorus or abomasnow.

[@IgnitedQuils]

@@cintronproductions9430 It would match with Weavile due to being an Ice type with the same attack stat, yet Froslass would be slower. And Weavile has STAB Knock Off.

[@h0m3st4r]

@@MrMonkey2150 That spam bot belongs to a user named fantastic flavours. Report it, its owner, and all of its alts. Whatever you do, don't stop until they're all gone forever.

[@zacharymutter8432]

Damn Falseswipe really been reading from the Agency playbook of KZbin thumbnail generation

[@JonkoSlunko]

Love the variety of pokemon to know in history that gave community something buzz about.

[@beauhendershot7911]

This may be off topic but I think we're due for a new smash comp history? Those videos are so good imo and a yoshi one or maybe even a marth one would be dope as hell. Great video btw!!

[@beanburrito4405]

I think this is the first time you’ve posted on a Tuesday. Great job as always FSG!!

[@adenrubenstein783]

I'd love to see a video on deceptively powerful 'mons. You know, ones with low BST or terrible typings/movesets that somehow became tier staples nonetheless (like pelliper/ferro and slowbro with their sub 500 BST in gen 8 or volcarona despite being so riddled with weaknesses)

[@martiferrer4354]

In a similar style to the Stealth Rock and Ramardos Theorem video, maybe a video on 4 Move Slot Syndrome and the pokemon it hurt the most? Awesome video!

[@Darthskippygp]

I'm sure it's been said before but I'd love to see videos on how good "insert move" was. Could also do how good was hazards, weather or even a specific type

[@Topdoggie7]

There's a Stealth Rock video on YT that's great on its history.

[@IschmarVI]

also, BKC, the writer of the singles-portion has done a few ... uhm ... "pseudo-podcasts" about some popular moves like spikes or about items like leftovers. Might be interesting for you as well :)

[@hitfasthithard]

The thumbnail is INCREDIBLE 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShadowShaBoink]

"Dugtrio used Arial ace" *Processeds to dig underground*

[@blueflamezbmf3543]

I absolutely love this slight diversion from the how good was series, obviously I love those videos but being able to slowly branch out is awesome and I'm glad you feel like you can do it now :D

[@TheHero136]

Awesome video. Would like to see a sequel based off this idea. I think it would be cool. While I’m at it, attempt number 5: *How Tyrannical was Tyranitar actually?*

[@IschmarVI]

I'd say about 6.25% ..... per turn! -and believe me, this adds up quickly, so I'd say "very tyrannical"-

[@whomgod420]

You know what's actually one of my favorite things about these off videos is the music switch up, I like the classic tune you guys do but when it's changed up a bit it's really nice.

[@alexandermcmillan8056]

It's cool to see how a mon's traits can get it to shine.

[@shakeelamlay130]

It was interesting but a little disappointing that most were gen 4.

[@Matpit18]

Whenever I see videos like this, it’s like your giving all these Pokémon superlatives, like Biggest Glow Up or Most Changed Since This Time. And I’m honestly digging this new variety in content. I would love to see more videos like this, like Pokémon That Got Buffed Into OU or Pokémon That Fell Off

[@rowletmaboi]

The thumbnail is dug in my brain now forever

[@IschmarVI]

Another few honorable mentions I could think of are Breloom and Charizard in ADV OU. While they have always been considered "viable" in OU, they haven't been used *that* much during the current generation metagame. It wasn't until much later that people started to realize that those two are genuine threats and not just situational gimmicks. Brelooms Spore-Sunch shenanigans complitely dominate entire teams and Charizards combination of sheer fire power AND access to focus punch to punish tar and blissey on the switch is just brutal to handle.

[@Berttheturt314]

I really love these type of videos compared to the usual uploads because now we're getting into really obscure and later gen mons

[@SteveScapesYT]

Can’t wait to hear about “true” top 5… others I can think of are GSC Jynx (frail, but destroys explosion teams), GSC Golem (Roar Rapid Spin is amazing), and ADV Mr. Mime (now Uber).

[@tktyga77]

As a suggestion, maybe some of the most buffed abilities that got better overtime instead of succumbing to the ability equivalent of power creep (or maybe the most nerfed ones).

[@keiharris332]

This reminds me of the revelation that T-Hawk was a good street fighter character is ST. Took about 10 years of development. I love this stuff

[@dephtcore]

I like the approach on new things on that channel, dont get me wrong, the "How good was .. actually" is really good too, but this here, or the Rampardos theorem is very good content aswell and a nice variety, keep it up!

[@SilverAlex92]

Loved this!

[@AtlasNovack]

I wanna see videos about the role of certain mons (pivots, sweepers, tanks, leads, etc.) You bring them up a lot in passing but I don't really know what distinguishes a pivot from a tank, for example. What makes a good mon for that role? Stuff like that. Hell, go through all the ones I listed/stuff I missed, it'll be a great guide for noobs to competitive pokemon

[@azuretaryu3811]

I'd like to see some kind of tier overview if possible? for example, the history of say, gen 5 NU, what the main threats where, how it changed from the previous generation, and how it evolved over time?

[@CoralReaper707]

Man, Clefable was just so much cooler as a normal type. I wish it kept it's part normal type. Life orb magic guard double edge is what made Clefable one of the coolest Pokemon of all time for me.

[@flyingoctopus4304]

I really like that you guys are diversifying your video topics, great job!

[@meatballg8655]

I’d like to see a top 5 biggest glow ups list. Pokemon that originally sucked but got something new and proceeded to rip the entire game up (blaziken, politoed etc).

[@banter8044]

Porygon 2: "I'm not stuck in here with you. You're stuck in here with ME!"

[@errimusberrimus383]

Man, how GREAT is that thumbnail ACTUALLY? I love it

[@videakias3000]

in gen 8 sometimes I use moltress since it is objectively the single best counter to kartana(one of the most terrifying pokemon in the tier).

[@IschmarVI]

And then there is Quagsire, the Pokemon that up to this day, nobody really knows about whether it is good or not.

[@chickenosaurus7474]

Diglet really has them abs on the thumbnail

[@Pink_Nacho]

Video idea: pokémon that speedrun getting banned from their tier

[@jackfitzgerald9619]

Absolutely amazing thumbnail. Clicked on it just for that

[@thecheesytoast]

"DPP Clefable Usage during CURRENT generation: Some, very rare" Must be a typing error, as Clef is still a fairy queen since gen 6. Excellent video as always though!

[@emmetstanevich2121]

I think that, by "current generation", he means "when this gen was the current generation".

[@ktvx.94]

This is why you never do what everyone else is doing, use what is "good" and especially not use what is "bad".

[@acc3209]

I see you hired Blunder for making these cursed thumbnails

[@greyscaleadaven]

Man, did I not expect moltres at the top there. Or Porygon2. I knew of the other ones at least, but those two completely caught me off guard. Great vid as usual.

[@bananaspice1967]

This is mostly just gen 4 ou in a nutshell, and I'm not complaining

[@cobalt7248]

2:55 So awesome to see Pokémon's #1 Queen rise up in usage!

[@alejandroelluxray5298]

8:34 Gengar, being the 8 gens in a row counter to Clefable and inmune to Arena Trap: How about NO

[@jadenissogreat9879]

Hilarious thought just came in you could imagine somebody getting heated while getting walled by clefable in gen 6 so they go to gen 4 so they don’t have to deal with it and BOOM more clefable lol

[@warriorstar2517]

I oughta start doing competitive battling at some point.

[@Chris-fz2ui]

0:40 It's like I can hear BKC'S voice

[@thesaucypickle9866]

I was waiting the whole list for adv Moltres and I thought you guys skipped it for a second lol

[@Chucky_Martinez]

I really hope we do eventually get to Conkelldur, as we already done Heracross, another Fighting type

[@Cogexkintrue]

I would love to see a video about pokemon who weren't great in many tiers but were useful/had a niche in ubers

[@anonymousman3257]

The idea of Moltres having Roar as a move of access to it doesn't seem right.

[@miguelriesco466]

I love these new videos you guys are posting.

[@Illidandavid]

The vid idea reminds me when I suggested DuelLogs (the YGO top 10 channel) to make a "Top 10 Cards that became good later on". I think it's still one of the most watched vids on his channel to this day :3.

[@ilphaesn]

Amazing vid, as usual Can we have the story of aegislash next?

[@DarkStarInsomniac]

I can only assume we're talking competitive, because Dugtrio is the only reason I beat Sabrina in Gen 1.

[@amaze2173]

I’d love more videos that explain concepts in competitive play and how Pokémon utilized or were hurt by them

[@sarasaland4709]

Now that thumbnail will give me night terrors of a Fighting-Type Paldean Dugtrio.

[@AnotherPanther]

editing commentary and concept on point fam

[@elichan7]

im adoring these new styles of videos. they are my favorite videos from you gusy in years

[@dicapriodelorean2888]

it always surprises me what pokemon end up being good tbh, esp the ones i dont give a second thought to

[@IschmarVI]

Clefable is an especially good example for this. It started as a rather unimpressive pokemon and then, years later, became a meta-defining staple in gen IV ou. Random fact: it also turned out to be an excellent speedrung-pokemon in pokemon red/blue, being second only to Nidoking and outpacing even Blastoise.

[@samdilophosaur9787]

So what I’m learning is that clefable is the ultimate enabler and pairs well with strange pokemon

[@JulianimeIsAmazing]

just wait, one day mud-slap is going to get the knock off treatment and deal like infinite damage and it already lowers accuracy 100% and people will spam it in previous generations and I'll have been ahead of the curve!

[@noahwitherell8369]

Might be the single greatest thumbnail I've ever seen.

[@CaptainJLinebeck]

Jolteon's rise to prominence in Gen 1 OU shook up the meta so much that Exeggutor's status as one of the best mons in OU was actually threatened due to Jolteon being able to nail the latter with a 4x super effective Pin Missile. If you're curious how, remember that crits were tied to speed in Gen 1 and that each Pin Missle hit has a chance to crit. Combine that with Jolteon's high speed and yeah. EDIT: I've been corrected in that in Gen 1, only the first hit is checked to be Critical, in which if it is then every subsequent hit is also Critical.

[@N12015]

And don't forget the surprisingly good defensive utility of pure electric to use rest.

[@ArchSageDragonlord]

Based on the Bulbapedia page for Pin Missile, in gen 1, only the first hit had a chance of being a critical but if it is a crit then other hits of that pin missile do the same crit damage. So lower overall chance for a crit since the game would only roll the odds once rather than 2-5 times but far more rewarding if a crit is rolled.

[@ProfessorGardevoir]

You love to see a redemption story like Moltres

[@JTruong3rd]

Find it funny how they keep making the pink puffball that is Clefairy more apocalyptic each generation.

[@Silvitewolf]

would love to see an update to arcanine you did him so long ago and that was when you were in the not talking about things below OU phase

[@CentipedeChan]

I love these sort of videos where you can get real indepth and specific and explore more aspects than just a single pokemon's history

[@common_w99]

How GREAT was this thumbnail ACTUALLY?