Guts Hariyama Is INSANE | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC Battles

[@shadypenguinn]

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[@YourExGranPappi]

I appreciate how light hearted your videos are compared to other VGC content creators, Shady. I’ve tried watching them but they’re either boring or super arrogant. Love your videos man.

[@2397robe]

This is what I’ve been thinking ever since I saw plus one and cybertron, had to bear not having shady around during all SWSH

[@Reliztik82]

@@2397robe I don’t care too much for Plus One but Cybertron is fine. He’s just a different audience and his experience is definitely insightful for playing the game.

[@isabelhunt5804]

Yes

[@aarongutierrez7705]

Cybertron is great

[@teal7652]

@@2397robe plus one kinda bad at mons ngl

[@loudwhispre9406]

36:15 After losing Sylveon, you could've gone out to Hariyama and clicked Fake Out (+3 priority) to prevent Wide Guard (also +3 Priority) from Avalugg since Hariyama is faster. That would allow you to get some damage out of Make It Rain. The Fake Out would've also killed Avulugg, and the Make It Rain would've done single target damage as a cherry on top. After that, you could click Make It Rain and Close Combat until you won, because that Cetitan didn't have any way to kill two pokemon at once barring a hidden Earthquake. You still got the win, just thought I'd throw it out there, that you had another, potentially more consistent win-con available to you. Keep having fun and don't forget to keep it shady!

[@Zenkai171]

These battles feels so intense! Also awesome commentary skills Shady. I love Pokemon but don't play competitive myself so it's really nice how you commentate what you and your opponent are up to!

[@padawanty1042]

Same I’m just a casual player but these are so fun to watch he’s amazing, I may try some ranked though with these teams since he shows how to use them well

[@SuperMarioG13]

Gotta appreciate how consistent the Shadester has been with these videos. Love the content man keep up the great work!

[@Sweet_Rosie607]

that "NO BERRY! NO! BERRY" moment in battle number 3 absolutely SLAYED me please keep being yourself Shady :)

[@calebcox3827]

God’s it feels good to have these videos coming regularly again. Taking me back to gen 6

[@PopaFodda]

Fr tho 😭 feels too good to be true

[@judahjeremydelrio7886]

@@PopaFodda looks like it might’ve been 🥲🥲🥲

[@thompsonmichael]

🎵 Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads to Ranked!!🎵🎵

[@thompsonmichael]

I’m running out of songs.

[@LeaIsChill]

20:02 Are you who I picked up this phrase from? "Not the best thing I've seen since ____ year?" It became a joke with friends for me later in person because they asked why I keep just referencing that I might be a vampire and I'm like "IDK I PICKED IT UP SOMEWHERE" That's so funny, guess that shows how long I've been around the channel and just happened to get back to the video now. What memories and glad to sub again

[@darkroselight3835]

I've been enjoying these so much Shady! Thank you. It's fun to see all these different teams and the different strategies.

[@jesper6964]

You are like the cool teacher in school that makes it fun to learn 😊 this is exactly how vgc should be.

[@mewsimmer578]

Cannot express how happy I am see that you're back with this! I binged all of these vids in a few days and I cannot get enough! I literally thought of this channel and wanted to see you do this and it turned out you are! Super excited for upcoming videos!

[@shiningsun4023]

That first round in the first match reallly was something else. Daaang. Have a happy new year Shady whenever it happens from you, much love and best wishes for you and your family from germany! Hope your back got better aswell! 🎆

[@zackrenner9628]

My favorite time of day a shady upload lol my daughter has asked me to watch shady battle. It's so nice to be able to put your videos on and watch with her. Thank you for that

[@zackrenner9628]

THE PICK AN MVP QUARTER BET!! Talk about a throw back lol

[@ZexDuh]

Amazing video. Adding the Megaman battle network music made this video even better.

[@marcwazowski]

Loving the consistent uploads! Glad to be watching these battles again, Brings me back to 2012 Gen 6 era

[@alexavila425]

Shady always killing it dude love all the content coming to the KZbin community you and the guys really are serving up some great stuff can’t wait to see what the new year brings excited to see your BOTW2 play through as well🤙🏽 just this year started watching your original BOTW play through and oh man was I raging a bit when you were looking for the “memories” 😂

[@gianlucapaolucci1602]

Love the return of vgc to your channel. I started watching your first road to ranked series and happy it’s back!

[@AuthorBryceSanders]

I was JUST wishing for another one of these! Great tactics man, that miss-read was wild, as was that trick-room WATER Among Us!

[@thatboy353]

I love how well the MMBN music works for these battles.

[@MkMcCraight]

Love road to ranked! Haven’t had a chance to binge yet but just watched your twitch vod and wanted to leave a comment hoping you’ll see it. I REALLY hope you bring back shadypenguinndotcom for Fire Emblem and any other games you’re looking forward to playing that’s not Pokémon. I also would love if you uploaded your twitch vods there as well. I love binging your streams and old videos. You’re awesome, Shady. Even though Pokémon isn’t what it used to be in my life, I still always am drawn back to your content because you’re such a kind soul and give me the vibes I need in my life.

[@jessicachen5019]

Yeeeyyyyy loving the competitive videos Shady! My sister and I never miss them 🤗

[@petermichelsen8659]

I just started watching these to learn more on competitive. Trying to make a team of underused mons. You explain everything so thoroughly compared to others who think this is general knowledge. Would love to hear some Pokémon colosseum or xd music in the back. Those soundtracks are great

[@loreleihawthorne1130]

The way you do your music in your Videos is really awesome~ really adds to the enjoyment

[@fishingar8783]

These episodes bring me such joy! I love the content!

[@SirKn1ght47]

Ooo, loved the bit of Midna’s Lament in this one : ) Maybe another Twilight Princess tune somewhere in future videos? Thanks for the battle vids while I work! 👍

[@williamtabachnick6908]

So happy you’re making this content keep up the amazing work shady!!

[@juan9205]

I love that shady doing Pokémon battles again, I hope you’re enjoying yourself shady. We shady people are eating extremely good right now

[@TheDragonaf1]

Shiny Haryamma looks insane. Why have I never seen that! Definitely gonna Mesuda method it (don't have a switch yet).

[@nubiadiaz-ybarra7514]

I hope mousehold gets the most kills! Having a cute Pokémon as a menace is such a good vibe!

[@SamuraIcarus3]

Man, straight up I feel like Shady's playing a lot better these days than he used to, you love to see it

[@hazza0189]

Something that I forgot before but is super useful is that safety goggles is immune to rage powder and spore because they've both powder moves which means that they can stop Amoongus and it's always completely unexpected

[@AltrTheEgo]

I'm not sure if you do this for every victory and I havent noticed or if it was just recently in this video, but using the Golden Sun Victory music for each win is ICONIC

[@TuforGardem]

My opinion is the MVP was Shady was delivering another amazing video...

[@matthewbailey142]

I haven't picked up Scarlet or violet yet but I want to so I can get back into competitive pokemon again. You got me into it back in X&Y and now I'm getting the urge again thanks to your videos.

[@lorenzoalvarado3784]

Been loving these VGC battles Shady! Keep it up!

[@thomassmith1148]

Omg! The 'steal money from your mother's purse' thing is back? I might be showing my age here but, that was one of my favourites back in the day 😂

[@GraverageGaming]

WOOOHOOO another one! I need me some VGC Shady battles.

[@killianvandevyver4808]

Great video once more! Also loving the background music in each of these! ❤

[@KingDarkNova]

we appreciate your consistency shady

[@donnieg3351]

Love the content shady. These videos bring a lot of people joy. Keep em coming buddy!

[@Nathanielhaughton2]

Shady your videos make me so happy

[@TheEnigmaticBM39]

Using one of my favorite boss themes from kingdom hearts 2...nice. Great video as always shady.

[@chubbs2067]

Love seeing that last ice type team, watching the same meta teams gets dull.

[@Atizzle121310]

Watching shady battle with this team was so bad. Lol this is raw shady. Reminded me of old times.

[@SoraTsubasa]

Wait Shady Penguin still around?! Brooo I watched when I was younger! Good to see you still making content!

[@rileyspeck4918]

I play that T-tar Lycanroc team and knew what was about to happen when you clicked Fake Out lol. You live and you learn.

[@BroJhong]

Shady playing ranks brings back old memories

[@Gama_Toad]

Dude. On the edge of my seat on this video.

[@GentileGiant]

Just want to say shady your battle skills have improved a lot over the years

[@Langer662]

Literally got so hyped seeing this posted after my shift!! Keep it up Shady these videos are awesome

[@christianrios5463]

That transition into the sponsor THO!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@albertgastaldo834]

Honestly, I think it will be Killawatchill. It can hit hard and set up. Plus I love the Fire Emblem music!

[@evanconway7051]

Another great session! Loving this momentum

[@crazyphero]

Oof, the Battle Network theme in the middle got me right in the nostalgia.

[@sethgray7618]

Ice teams are good. I run frosslass with frost breath into my anger point crabominable for max attack. It does pretty well. Then you snow scape and arouraveil and it's donezo

[@FrigidMountain]

Situational - but Tera Grass lets Maushold ignore rage powder and Pop Bomb the trick room setter. Could be fun tech to try out, though you do lose the additional bonus to STAB.

[@khierson11]

I love these videos. I don’t play online, but seeing all these makes it seem so fun, definitely going to give it a try :)

[@williamsweeting9922]

been waiting for wifi battles for time, so happy it’s back! been living on re watching ORAS wifi😅

[@mattcastle1762]

Love the mix of fun yet competitive play. I am brand new to vgc buts its been a blast and learning a bunch from the videos. Im sure its something thats over requested but Ive been having a blast with Slaking, Skill swap Sylv Pixelate with tera fairy slaking has been a blast. Or huge power medichamp. As cute as grafaiai is and on paper works well with slaking I couldnt make it work - but bring it anyways so people assume its the swap condition. Would love to see your take on a Slaking team. Anywho, thanks for the content.

[@mjcooper7702]

I'd love a few videos where you jump in with a mono-type team or two. Ice is a really good choice too because Aurora Veil is such a fun move to use lol

[@SCtrojans4413]

Gholdengo has gotta have the most KOs. Love seeing the vgc battles again

[@gymkana_2123]

Couple questions: 1) what was that music playing during the second battle? It goes hard 2) Can we send you fun and unique teams even if they might not be the most competitive? Love the content and undying love for Pokemon

[@nirev8978]

I enjoy watching u have fun with this matches and work some new teams out. Keep up the great work Shady and thank you for the consistent videos

[@chandlar100]

Can't miss a Shadypenguin vgc video so I got you on my 2nd monitor while I use the ps5 to play god of war Ragnarok

[@pryde9616]

I’m not even into comp and I am loving this series

[@Professional_Malder]

I used to watch Shadypenguin’s online matches back in the X and Y/Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire days and I was very surprised when I didn’t hear his signature “IT’S A CRIT!” When did he drop that? 😭

[@dariel162]

Damn that sweater swap insane

[@skarfacegaming243]

one of my main pokemon is palafin and boi was i yelling at you saying youre not gonna be faster xD i just knew you were gonna get jet punched lmao

[@RebelTrainer]

Glad you remembered fake out wasn't gonna work. I was sweating for you 😂 GG brother love these videos!

[@marimbafied4362]

Love the WiFi Battles!! Keep being awesome Shady

[@jaredmoss6249]

Killiwattrel (definitely spelled that wrong but too lazy to check) I think will be picking up a good amount of KO’s

[@tbone6032]

It’s kilowattrel. The joke is watt to kilowatt (which is 1000 watts). When it evolves it adds the kilo

[@Mythol-OG]

Pokémon but every time you flinch you get electric shock collared

[@kaiokado1667]

Hariyama was definitely an mvp. So much pressure with the fake outs and close combat.

[@tommygilfert]

Wow shady bringing back taking bets on the MVP is amazing. I’ll take my bets on Maushold. Keep it shady!

[@FireKnightGaming]

Thought for sure that Pelliper in game 2 was gonna have a focus sash. The switch was so obvious the only way I switch in there is with a focus sash.

[@shaunjohnson9744]

the steel terra for hydreigon is probably mostly defensive as its 4x weak to fairy and then it resists both ice and other dragon attacks

[@chrisbrown2731]

It makes me so happy seeing these videos. I would love to battle you with a best of 3 VGC battle

[@Lori_Beck]

I'm digging having Hariyama on the team!

[@keabob9440]

Idk how many times I gotta comment this man, GAS VIDEO!!! Happy new year also shady!

[@daigustoemeral3710]

Never thought I would see hariyama in vgc I'm actually happy 😎

[@madskil72]

Ayyy the squarespace sponsor is big leagues stuff 🔥 I also love them tbh Also let's bring that Yama 🤙

[@justsatan6747]

20:17 Wide guard into air slash on Palafin.

[@christiancontreras2838]

welcome back shady!

[@White-Wing]

6:30 was that the laugh from Tidus (Final Fantasy X)?

[@MrKitKatHart]

Maybe one day a week do a one type only team? Just as an experiment to see ‘which type is best for VGC’? As a ‘lil mini series

[@Murkrow101]

I see hariyama on the thumbnail then I must pick him to CARRY, also the sylveon could also be an mvp for quick attack alone lol

[@guerra3710]

thought I was going crazy when Midna's lament started to play

[@brandontomlinson1264]

Shady I just realized that you use duelist of the roses music in the backgrounds of these

[@cassidywilliams8498]

Yay! I've been waiting for another of these 💕 so excited

[@dudecickle]

Something to consider would be a Slaking and a skill swap medicham. Slaking has all 18 types for coverage so you could terra it whatever for offense or defense. I would think a Jolly nature with full speed and hp investment. Might scarf the Medicham to make sure the skillswap goes off. Idk if it would actually be good or not but it could be fun.

[@gemini_emerald1068]

MVP was that avalugg

[@brettaguinaldo6409]

Shady could you try an eevee choiceband adaptability tera normal quickattack set/ team build. That would be cool to see how much damage that eevee would do.

[@zeuscannon7929]

I would like to see you use hydreigon with electric Tera type I think you'll be able to do some crazy things with it

[@akellis11]

Love the Fire Emblem Three Houses music❤️

[@KR-ec9ne]

Is the music from Megaman Battle Network? Anyhow great battles!

[@qwertyuiopaaaaaaa7]

Yooo my mom’s quarters are BACK in R2R, this is hype.

[@jamalstar4243]

Megaman battle network music!!!! Yes!!!!

[@marcosgarcia9176]

LOVE this series! Keep it up shady 🤙🏼

[@edgelordj1419]

Shady! I think it would be a good thing to show your rank at the start and/or end of the video, it would be fun to see how far you can reach!