How GOOD was Bisharp ACTUALLY? - History of Bisharp in Competitive Pokemon

Bisharp is today’s Pokemon for our competitive history series! Join False Swipe Gaming in this brief overview of Bisharp in competitive Pokemon!
Thank you to everyone who was waiting for this video! I greatly appreciate your patience!
PATREON!
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FULL RESEARCH SOURCES HERE (VGC Placements not in the video also listed here! Bisharp has A LOT of placements):
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - BW/Gen 5
2:38 - Gen 5 VGC
7:40 - XY/Gen 6
14:07 Gen 6 VGC
23:01 - SM/Gen 7
24:54 - VGC Gen 7
28:28 - SS/Gen 8
31:04 - Gen 8 VGC
33:37 - Outro
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DISCLAIMERS ON FORMATS COVERED:
Notice I said POPULAR formats, meaning a format where there is a significant amount of people who compete in it for tournaments and so on and so forth.
For the record, I do not care what rules or formats people play their battles by nor am I saying these formats are the only formats that should be played. The way you play Pokemon is between you and your opponent. I just like examining popular tournament formats.
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Pokemon Battle Historia:
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Nintendo Cup 2000 Team Construction:
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Nintendo Cup 2000 Tier List:
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Sprites From:
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[@CaptainJLinebeck]

Bisharp got a buff with a new evolution. Unfortunately said evolution has the terrible weakness of only being able to move one square at a time

[@milesduff7593]

And if you manage to take it down you win immediately!

[@mobilerbro1254]

LOL

[@atmylimitrgggh]

they should’ve made the evolution gender-based male bisharp become kingambit while female bisharp become the queen (insert clever name here)

[@peregrinehawk8363]

@@milesduff7593 I just realized that supreme overlord makes it so you'll most likely use it last just like the king.

[@jalapenobug]

Well that explains the lowered speed

[@novameowww]

You forgot to address Bisharp's most prominent weakness, only being able to move diagonally

[@ebicbarton]

Alright this comments a good one

[@mississippiking1366]

Checkmate

[@Kamirasu]

always have 2 bisharps for this reason; one normal and one shiny for light and dark squares

[@thepogpugchess]

This made my day

[@nullpoint3346]

@@Kamirasu They appear in both games, so you just need one from each version.

[@chaosbreaker657]

Intimidaters: haha lower Attack stats! You can't hurt me! Defiant: *UNFORTUNATELY*

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

Bruh

[@cintronproductions9430]

Now this is a clever and funny "Unfortunately" comment. XD

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

An unfortunately comment that is actually somewhat funny. You deserve a award for accomplishing such a feat.

[@openinginawe5518]

A funny "unfortunately" comment In this comment section? I'm impressed.

[@GoldRichness]

Same can be said about competitive ability

[@venced0r5]

Corporate needs you to find the differences between this picture and this picture (Defog) (Swords Dance) Bisharp: They're the same picture

[@raythehomie123]

one +1 atk,one +2 atk

[@sephikong8323]

@@raythehomie123 No, Defiant raises Atk by two stages (hence why it raises attack against intimidate), so after an enemy defog it's exactly like if Bisharp set up a SD

[@raymondraymundo4596]

@@sephikong8323 i like your username

[@sephikong8323]

@@raymondraymundo4596 It's one I made without even thinking over a year ago when my previous account was terminated (still no idea why) and always thought of changing ever since but never actually did. Glad at least someone likes it tho

[@raythehomie123]

@@sephikong8323 well,one would only let bisharp at +1,and other will end up with +2

[@chrisf.9595]

I love how almost every mon fears Lando-T but then FSG is like: "Lando-T is Bisharp's favorite victim"

[@user-lq4ct6dr5m]

You know it is serious when a Pokémon can prey on Lando-T

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

bisharp fears no earthquake

[@bettyalf3826]

@@ianr.navahuber2195 lol

[@DrPumpkinz]

Almost every mon definitely does not fear Lando. Lando can do a lot of things (which is why it's super popular) but it also has a lot of common weaknesses that would be common with or without its existence.

[@peacewalkr6942]

DrPumpkinz very true, usually out speeding it (which isn’t hard at all if it’s not running choice scarf) and targeting its not so stellar spdef will definitely get the job done. Even a neutral special attack can mess it up pretty hard if strong enough and many pokemon specifically gen 7 have the capability of doing so. (That or hitting it hard enough on the physical side that its intimidate won’t save it)

[@GIR177]

Dark/Steel is such a hardcore typing. Fitting for the edgelord mascot of hyper offense.

[@BurningWasp0]

Like it should be.

[@swahilimaster]

Much like any standard edgelord he goes down with a single punch every time.

[@flygawnebardoflight]

"Edge lord" Bisharp rules a legion of pawniard and is covered in blades. Literal. Edgelord.

[@blueblaze27]

@@flygawnebardoflight lmao

[@p2pselfpuppet796]

Say hi to my mach punch.

[@snapclub8751]

Wow, I never realized how many Bisharp placements there were in VGC until now.

[@roccopiosaracino3681]

I'm pretty sure we had a year in VGC where only pokemons from unova's regional dex where legal

[@donovanchilton5817]

God yes. It was everywhere because of intimidate. It discouraged the hell out of leading with it

[@Lowkey-009]

Me aither i know he was a good pokemon but i thought landerous t was gonna destroy him but i forget about defiant

[@Mito383]

Intimidate is a hell of a drug.

[@lorisaur3023]

@@roccopiosaracino3681 yes, but weirdly enough Bisharp was not so great in that metagame, mainly because of the omnipresence of fighting and the almost total absence of intimidates, since only Krookodile and Stoutland got access to it back then. Se Jun was the one who showed the world what Bisharp could do, defeating Wolfe Glick in swiss (but losing to him in top cut) and since then his usage skyrocketed in vgc13 and 14 even before he got the buffed knock off (which he couldn't use until vgc15)

[@v1tr1us2]

Status move that lowers stats: Exists Bisharp: What kind of Swords dance is this?

[@cellP8]

LOL

[@hawttub_2265]

Bisharp:Is this some kind of Defog Joke I’m too Swords dance to understand?

[@Ironyx1]

@@hawttub_2265 Bob ovvvv. Z a zzas s s ss s s amss

[@r3io4mf]

me: uses growl

[@r3io4mf]

@Siper uses charm

[@vitopasco8266]

Bisharp now has access to eviolite I REPEAT BISHARP NOW HAS ACCESS TO EVIOLITE

[@eror404acountnotfound9]

First thing I thought when I learned about Kingamit personally busharp has grown a lot on me the past few years

[@tuhinkumarkole]

But kingambit is still better as eviolite bisharp fell to UU and kingambit is top 3 choice in OU

[@saumyatyagi6763]

​@@tuhinkumarkole hahaha supreme overlord sucker punch go brrrrrr

[@tuhinkumarkole]

@@saumyatyagi6763 that mon is insane too much power , great defencive utility especially with tera and too bulky to deal with almost felt like a cheat code

[@saumyatyagi6763]

@@tuhinkumarkole yeah, just don't punch it though.

[@danielrabinovitz478]

Update for future viewers: After all the gen 8 DLC dropped Slowking, Slowbro, and Slowking Galar all became OU and their regenerator-teleport shenanigans ruled the tier for a while. Eventually Bisharp became OU by usage as a counter and pushed Slowking into UU. Bisharp is currently comfortable at about 8% usage in OU doing its normal Bisharp things. It hard counters the two most used mons in the tier (Lando-T and Dragapult) and can sweep teams easily with a little bit of U-turn and hazard support.

[@a3a2]

Thanks for the update !

[@RJ-zx3vf]

Thanks!!!

[@june9914]

Glad my fave Pokémon is still doing well

[@WDalton1205]

An awesome Pokémon with and awesome design, actually got the viability it deserves.

[@NeoGraena]

And now SPOILERS IT CAN ABUSE EVIOLITE NOW

[@jwanie366]

About time we saw a good Pokémon. The fact that Bisharp’s video is over 30 minutes long and Fearow’s is under 10 really shows the difference in viability

[@alexandrkrupka1766]

We got Keldeo two weeks ago and Keldeo is better than Bisharp.

[@blackabe111]

I read ferrathorn instead of fearow and my first reaction was "wtf? Ferrathorn not good?" And then my thought was "WAIT WHAT??? WHY HAVE FERRATHORN?? HOW COULD I MISS THAT VIDEO??"

[@maxmucci3170]

@@alexandrkrupka1766 but Keldeo isn't VGC legal

[@GrowingDownUnder]

Bisharp a good pokemon? hell naw it sucks dude

[@ImortalZeus13]

IMO it says more about a pokemons uniqueness in the meta. Fearow can be explained as "normal flying type with okay stab moves" meanwhile Bisharp is a little more complex

[@GeneralSecura]

Welp, better get ready for Eviolite Bisharp.

[@bruhmoment2443]

there is no reason to use it over kingambit its so much better

[@afriendlycampfire260]

@@bruhmoment2443in UU

[@jayanths1221]

*Pokémon with stat lowering abilities/moves exist* Bisharp: "So, you have chosen death"

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@Justinn Zamora lol

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

Defog users: well fuc- *gets knocked off*

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@UC0iEiW3Voj3FH5_NMkZJabA *the chance of hitting urself in confusion:* am I a joke to you?

[@t3hmaniac]

*Uses Sticky Web* "Ha ha, I'm a genius!" *Opponent sends out Bisharp* "Oh no!"

[@zarahisunstrider2456]

Intimidate Defiant Braviary "Show time."

[@smackjack78]

You know, for a Pokémon with a not so high stat total, Bisharp is a complete and utter beast!

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

I think that even with a low BST, due to the nature of Pokémon (aka Specialist are usually gonna be better than generalists) as long as those stats are used correctly then a Mon can still be good while having a low BST.

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@Justinn Zamora ik

[@gengarzilla1685]

it just shows that the right combination of moves and abilities could make up for unspectacular base stats.

[@imdumbbut1681]

I think it should have a bit more HP

[@imdumbbut1681]

@person person Because it’s BST is low, and it would help to take hits more easily. Why the great defense with such a bad HP?

[@silvesta5027]

Bisharp’s gen 5 sprite was iconic

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Indeed

[@PKSparkxxDH]

I LOVE these long episodes!!!

[@lacanm1554]

Didnt expect to see you here lmao

[@tHEMADGUY1000]

in my opinion they are too long now extended with some unnessecary information

[@justshawnhere9827]

YO I FORGOT YOU EXISTED WHAT THE HELL MY BAD

[@galaxieshand]

Ayyy love ur content broooooo keep spreading that positivity we need it now more than ever :3

[@zozan2309]

Then you're gonna LOVE the how good was ferrothorn video

[@alphascorpion5468]

GF: Steel type is nerfed Bisharp: Oh, Good

[@abyssalnothingness]

Bisharp: I was waiting for this

[@BisharpnearOhio]

It’s finally here!

[@kheireddineattala1281]

@@BisharpnearOhio how can you scroll without slicing your screen?

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Cuz I can be careful

[@kheireddineattala1281]

@@BisharpnearOhio though you are better when you are adamant or jolly

[@Gamesmarts194]

I just realized. Bisharp is Dark/Steel *because it’s figuratively and literally edgy.*

[@philipearakaki]

And also because chess have a "Dark" Side and a "White" side, since most of Light Based Attack are Steel typed, like Flash Cannon

[@samhutcherson651]

Pl

[@SuperHothead14]

Shut up

[@chrisap9794]

Ouch why did reading that make me bleed

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Yea, I am pretty edgy

[@spiritblox1]

“The lowest this Pokemone ever dropped is UU I’m sure it needs an evolution”

[@ExpandDong420]

"And that evolution needs an ability to make it even stronger as a revenge killer"

[@austinhensley6553]

"paired it with mega aerodactyl" "ignores pachirisu on a 5th place team"

[@NameAvailable]

Nish The Great taking it to 5th is still an accomplishment

[@animegirl5980]

it was a pretty common pick as follow me’ers were scarce actually

[@abyssalnothingness]

@Nish The Great you said you know who because you didn't know how to spell his name.

[@abyssalnothingness]

@Nish The Great I also didn't know how to spell his name

[@AwakeningShadows]

Lando-T: Has Intimidate Bisharp: Thanks for the boost bro!

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Yes, I accept intimidations as a present

[@C_Kiri]

35 minute video for someone who came out in gen 5, THAT'S my boy right there

[@djangostar3736]

I see, a man of culture

[@belo9083]

If your pfp is shiny Bisharp, it looks SICK!

[@larrychilders6599]

Unfortunately

[@twidgetron328]

Oh god, Ferrothorn's video is going to be an hour long

[@caesurii_2587]

h e l l o f e l l o w b i s h a r p f a n

[@tedscheett9420]

Finally, a FSG episode that doesn't start with the word, "Unfortunately". Good job, Bisharp.

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Thank you 😇

[@easilyeasy]

Remember when a 13 minute video was considered "long" for this channel, how far fsg has come

[@aespa690]

This video could be 10 minutes long without all the VGC garbage We dont need 30 minutes of reading peoples names at the who-gives-a-fuck regionals

[@ricardol9014]

BonBonAdios MiaEVERGLOW is called credentials

[@alessandrojr4804]

@@aespa690 i certainly do

[@bn7ilceh3i]

@@aespa690 Ehh, you know you can just skip over it if you don't want to watch that, right?

[@Licw-Luxus]

@@bn7ilceh3i pff

[@yuumiyuki]

What if Pawniard, being a pawn, had branched evolutions so it can become other chess pieces just like how pawns can turn into other officials when they reach the end of the board.

[@agentblackbird9435]

That’d be cool Also for some reason the first thing I thought of when reading that was DeltaRune

[@siberiangopnik]

Bishop:Attack and defense equal Knight:Attack higher than def Rook:Defense higher than att Kinda like tyrogue

[@sportsfaniguess154]

@@siberiangopnik What if you had a 4th option which was like a Queen which could only happen if you had speed, attack, and defense all equal? And the queen could be the most powerful of the potential evolutions.

[@siberiangopnik]

@@sportsfaniguess154 or you know? A third Evo that can only happen if it's a female like combee? Or if it's a male it turns into the King piece

[@danielthewalrus420]

And thus, the love child of Eevee and tyrogue was born

[@mhx5071]

Bisharp is literally the best partner for sticky web. If the opponent magic bounces the webs, Bisharp always gets +2 on switch in. If the opponent defogs the webs, Bisharp can switch in for a free +2. If the opponent leaves the webs, Bisharp now outspeeds a lot of pokemon.

[@beanslinger2]

defiant does not activate if magic bounce bounces your own sticky web back, as it counts as you dropping your own speed

[@justaravensfan43]

Gholdengo has become the new best sticky web mon imo (:

[@furiouscorgi6614]

​@@beanslinger2sticky web doesn't drop your speed immediately, it drops your speed when you switch in. and either way the game treats magic Bounce as the user using the move, that's why using parting shot on Hatterene forces it to switch, and why reversing sticky webs still boosts your attack

[@peterthanos2209]

Can confirm. I played a ton of web hyper offense back in gen 7, it was a great time. I ended up using shuckle as my web setter.

[@MrGojira95]

Spoilers: *EVIOLITE*

[@scorpioncox8978]

Every Intimidate User: You can not defeat me! Physical Attackers: I know but he can. Bisharp: *Bursts out and roars in Defiant*

[@SoggySlopster]

Mach punch: that’s enough there buckeroo

[@lyg483]

@@SoggySlopster Doesnt sucker punch have more priority than mach punch?

[@jakedc1997]

@@lyg483 yeah but most mach punch users can shrug off a sucker punch unless it's boosted by at least 2 stages.

[@a_random_lizard]

Corviknight: *right back at ya, buckaroo*

[@Bluebedo]

@@lyg483 Nope. Sucker Punch and Mach Punch are both +1 priority and it boils down to the user's base speed. But most mach punchers can survive a sucker punch that isn't highly boosted even if they're slower and Bisharp isn't a fan of fighting attacks due to quad weakness. Also, sucker punch will fail if the opponent gets in their attack (via increased priority like e-speed or outspeeding + priority) before you do. Mach Punch, on the other hand, has no such problem.

[@BlueStar44422]

Still waiting to hear about my boy Aegislash's fall from Ubers in Sword and Shield

[@Fazanaskrzypce]

Not quickly

[@PapaNierForReplicant]

Can't believe the sword and shield pokemon's fall from grace would be in Sword and Shield.

[@M3rtyville]

I find it hilarious because this is the first time Game Freak nerfed a Pokemon like I mentioned it to somebody else. - 150 base stays to 140 or even 130 - King Shield -1 instead of -2 I don't think I posted it somewhere so they couldn't be spying on me. Or are they ->

[@BlueStar44422]

@@M3rtyville How would Pokemon nerfs even canonically work in the Pokemon universe? Did the Aegislash council get together and go "The people are furious about us being a regular Pokemon in Ubers that isn't just a dumb gimmick! Now line up, I'm putting a chip in everyone's shield and I'm dulling your blades"

[@naturalharmoniagropius4486]

@@M3rtyville King's Shield now only drops Defense

[@johncordero1248]

Coming back to this video after seeing Bisharp get an evolution, meaning you can now give Bisharp an eviolite.

[@shadowtitanx3962]

Pokemon Masters: We know Grimsley has Bisharp as his Ace! Also Pokemon Masters: Gives Grimsley (Regular and Sygna Suit) Liepard and Sharpedo respectively.

[@majesticgothitelle1802]

Bisharp is the best dark waifu

[@bryanmanuel4945]

Well Bisharp looks cooler. You want a pink leopard or a badass iron knight?

[@majesticgothitelle1802]

@@bryanmanuel4945 why can't it be a badass black knight girl

[@bryanmanuel4945]

@@majesticgothitelle1802 Could be Bisharp's gender ratio is 50/50. Also I forgot that Liepard is Purple not Pink, still both are solid designs.

[@stupidstar4265]

They should've given Liepard to Hugh

[@MrChunk-kp1kr]

I’m sad you didn’t cover eviolite pawniard. That things a beast in the lower tiers.

[@mr.bumblesketches7638]

Haunter: my eviolite ruined trainer’s lives!

[@PoisonFlower765]

Now we get Eviolite Bisharp, a cursed being that I am excited to use.

[@bruhmoment2443]

@@PoisonFlower765 its not better than kingambit there's no reason to use it

[@PoisonFlower765]

@@bruhmoment2443 So? I'm using it in lower tiers on Showdown for fun.

[@unfunniestman]

​@@bruhmoment2443UU

[@Nellamin]

When this video gets an update it's gonna be insane

[@DarkPurpleDude]

Bisharp: How will your team be able to counter me... when they're so busy mourning over you? Tapu Lele: *protects from Sucker Punch with Psychic Surge* Bisharp: ...? This usually works.

[@naturalharmoniagropius4486]

@person person maybe Lele gets Aura Sphere in Crown Tundra

[@animegirl5980]

Moonblast does a trillion to bisharp

[@guildmasterri5995]

@@naturalharmoniagropius4486 it's already getting expanding force buff though

[@tyarmstrong46]

@@guildmasterri5995 *cries in rising voltage tapu koko*

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Alright then whatevs, imma knock off yo leftovers

[@VALDiesel01]

I’ll never forget when I was apart of a little draft league, Bisharp was my MVP. It swept 2 teams, one a 6-0 and the other a 5-0. It was just due to predicting Defog and incoming Intimidate users correctly

[@r3io4mf]

I use assault vest to eat Hatterene and Latias mystical fire and sweep

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Dam

[@CarDaMax1770]

Drinking game: Take a shot every time you hear the words "Sucker punch" in this video. If you survive the alcohol poisoning, please tell me how far you got before you blacked out lol

[@ergonomics_of_flatulence]

hahaa go do your homework

[@angelicacimpoesu4924]

Ym a Russian now from what much vodka

[@cintronproductions9430]

Bisharp: (exists) Psychic and Ghost types: "Son of a Bisharp!"

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

Shut up cintron I'm near ur house

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619 Uh, ok.... XD

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@@cintronproductions9430 say all u want galarian fan your flaws are exposed LMFAO

[@shadowtitanx3962]

Focus Miss and HP Fighting: Are we a joke to you?

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

@@shadowtitanx3962 You forgot mach punch.

[@Anchor-Supreme]

*Sends in Intimidate Pokémon* Bisharp: “Call an ambulance, call an ambulance!” _Bisharp’s Defiant_ *Bisharp’s Attack rose sharply!* Bisharp: “But not for me!”

[@eror404acountnotfound9]

"Pulls out eviolite"

[@rogermrogerm]

Funny comment

[@The_Wawa]

Meanwhile gambit today - ubers in ndexou - 50% usage in OU (no 2 just behind tusk, survived a suspect test and the main argument for banning tera) - kowtow cleave has more bp than hyper beam with 5 dead allies (and 2hkoes all offensive tusk variants at +2 5dead) - some people are even running fast kingambit, even going so far as to run jolly on it to win the 1v1 against other gambit - has 5 viable tera types and can use almost every other tera in the game - has completely different checks depending on what tera - Literally THE BEST wincon in the game Its joever

[@TheBigAyland]

Intimidate: exists Bisharp: *It's Free Real Estate*

[@thatcasualguy3751]

Also defog

[@lookorionisonthesky605]

pokemon with Guts:Thanks In advance

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Time ta die

[@Warbringer9739]

Bisharp: gets intimidated Bisharp: is this a new swords dance?!

[@CarmenLC]

tbf its just a Sharpen overall

[@rajt9996]

One of the coolest Gen 5 Pokémon

[@pieterhofkens7259]

It's cool. Kabutops is better.

[@giabbymarx7428]

Pieter Hofkens kabutops is also gen 1

[@AlphaladZXA]

Braviary is p cool too, way better than unfeazant

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

Clearly the coolest gen 5 Pokémon is Vanilluxe.

[@cintronproductions9430]

I agree, along with Volcarona, Hydreigon, Scolipede, Excadrill, most of the legendaries and mythicals, Braviary and Klinklang. Yeah, Klinklang looks cool, shut up. XD Edit: Oh and I almost forgot my boi Conkeldurr. Edit 2: Pretty much almost all of them are cool and greatly designed.

[@darthblastoise0098]

Anyone here after the scarvi leaks? EVIOLITE BISHARP COMING SOON BABY

[@cristianordonez7976]

Eviolite Bisharp and Kingambit are incredible

[@Dz73zxxx]

Opponent : chooses zapdos to defog Bisharp : "poor move kid..poor move..."

[@tecul1]

zapdos was actually used for defog sometimes bc it wasn't so utterly destroyed by bisharp like the latis were

[@myheroandmadaralover2372]

@@tecul1 that and zapdos has heat wave meing it can destory bisharp with one move

[@Marineplayz]

@@myheroandmadaralover2372 laughs in +2 1hko from sucker punch switching was a risk for a knock off

[@myheroandmadaralover2372]

@@Marineplayz well fair play but bisharp not a safe switch in to zapdos

[@zohaibhossain821]

@@myheroandmadaralover2372 but u would switch in to a defog

[@dra1905]

Missed opportunity: How SHARP was Bisharp ACTUALLY?

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

Lel

[@sebastiaanduijm6887]

indeed he should change the title

[@user-lq4ct6dr5m]

How edgy was Bisharp actually?

[@jaschabull2365]

I miss the custom titles for these videos. "Champ or chump" and "King or peon" were fun.

[@baseballs1742]

Sharp enough to puncture the hull of an empire-class Fire Nation battle ship, leaving thousands to drown at sea

[@ciaoprando412]

Now that kingambit exists we have to worry about eviolite Bisharp

[@theskoomacat3106]

Can't wait for the Kingambit update to this.

[@ajbradley4129]

The addition of kingambit in gen 9 provides the rather spooky thought of eviolite bisharp

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

Bisharp more like: sucker punch the mon.

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

Lol

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

My other comment is so much better than this one so I'm gonna copy paste my better comment here so that more people can see it. *Bisharp exists* Mach punch users: hi buddy.

[@bapbeepskull]

XD

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@@3.2187_Kilometres mach punch only has 40 base power lol

[@rajt9996]

@@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619 still enough to ohko bisharp lol

[@SSB_Seal]

YES another one of my top 10 Pokemon has received the FSG video treatment! So happy to get that notification; thanks for making this!

[@jeromelacap2245]

Mind.sharing the other 9?

[@PansyPops]

I’m not surprised it’s one of your favourites, Bisharp is a sharp chess piece, one is the best too.

[@SSB_Seal]

+General COCO Sure, though they’re not entirely set in stone, nor ordered. It would be something like Spheal, Squirtle, Mewtwo, Mudkip, Sableye, Groudon, Crobat, Vikavolt, and Gengar.

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Hello friend 😊😊

[@butteredsalmonella]

Ah, my favorite Flying type, Kingambit.

[@everyonesidol9731]

Can’t wait to see what Kingambit can do

[@theskoomacat3106]

He's been fine addition to my party in Violet

[@Rodolphin]

Don’t forget, thanks to Kingambit, Bisharp can now use Eviolite

[@Arkantos1900]

S U P R E M E O V E R L O R D

[@cyanp.ramirez5174]

I remember using Bisharp on my hyper offense team just to dunk on stall, excadrill would set hazards against magic bouncers, and when they brought their defogger I would bring Bisharp to receive a boost.

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Hey, I’m dating an Excadrill

[@Skarmory_oshiku]

if bisharp was this long just imangine how long will lando and the latis will be

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Omg

[@papermachete8071]

Bro, ferrothorn would be an ENTIRE BIOGRAPHY

[@BisharpnearOhio]

@@papermachete8071 perry the platypus?!

[@papermachete8071]

@@BisharpnearOhio yes, it is I Perry. I have consumed 40 opioids

[@BisharpnearOhio]

How’s ur relationship with doof going?

[@FarCritical]

One severely underrated aspect of these videos is the thematic analogies you guys make to the Pokemon. This one in particular had these two gems of commentary brilliance: "The fact of the matter is that Bisharp itself didn't change much between rounds. In fact, it's similar to the chess piece it's modelled after in that regard. Just like a bishop, Bisharp is able to cut off large swaths of options for the opponent with its threat, but there are certain spaces it can't cover at all." "Bisharp is really brilliantly designed to mimic a chess bishop - capable of loads of restrictive control, but only on the squares it's constrained to."

[@rajt9996]

Sticky web and defog: exist Defiant bisharp: is that a free swords dance I see?

[@GrowingDownUnder]

instead of using sword dance you can just use leer lowering opponents defense then if bisharp faints your next pokemon can still take it out because of the lowered defense better than wasting a sword dance

[@rajt9996]

@@GrowingDownUnder you know leer is a useless move right

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@rajt9996 that's usually the famous last words people say before they get OHKO. You have a bulky pokemon? cool bro watch while I lower it's defense and OHKO your pokemon

[@charizardpropaganda]

@@GrowingDownUnder And then they switch out and bring counters....and then you realize you lost your bisharp for no reason at all

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@charizardpropaganda no because you OHKO their pokemon then they switch so you still took down their pokemon and you could set up spikes with a sacrificial pokemon before you even use bisharp. Most likely people will use fire pokemon to try beat bisharp so then your next pokemon you switch into is the pokemon that will beat the typing that beat bisharp. So for example they use fire to beat bisharp then you switch into water etc...they beat your water with grass you match that with poison or another type

[@RzfX15]

When we transitioned from Gen 5 to Gen 6, introduction of fairy types and other changes, I just knew Bisharp was going to become a terror. And we have 35 minutes explaining exactly that!

[@crowmaster9652]

Nope most fairy types have a literal one shot counter to Bisharp

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Yaasss

[@enderstrikegaming8578]

@@crowmaster9652 Like?

[@crowmaster9652]

@@enderstrikegaming8578 mimikyu want another?

[@enderstrikegaming8578]

@@crowmaster9652 Mymiku gets one shot by bisharps ironhead unless it has either a swords dance to instantly kill it or it still has disguise. sucker punch ohkos in 2 hits so unless you have a fresh mymiku you havent used yet, mymiku can still lose. Another please?

[@frozenvoltz6739]

Landorus T's intimidate:Kneel before me Bisharp: *So you have chosen Death*

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Lando: kneel before me *intimidate* Me: NO

[@snarls3760]

Bisharp is a true edge lord with his design typing and even his ability, now thats true dedication to the role.

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Even then despite my design, I’m just ur friendly neighborhood girl.

[@snarls3760]

@@BisharpnearOhio uwu

[@BisharpnearOhio]

@@snarls3760 what’s with the uwu?

[@usernametaken017]

hell, he's made out of sharp blades. Literally edgy, ouch

[@timmyjoseph9938]

Everyone knows the best item to run on bisharp is black sludge.

[@jamesrobson8308]

No?

[@terribledecisions5413]

@@jamesrobson8308 Yes? Haven't you heard about the heatlord heatsquad lead by black sludge bisharp. What a kid.

[@jamesrobson8308]

@@terribledecisions5413 no

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

Agency Agency.

[@Gamesmarts194]

Something tells me there’s a joke being made here.

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Gen 9: Y'all mind if we *make Bisharp NFE and allow it to hold Eviolite?*

[@pikasup1696]

This just shows that good abilties, movepool, set up moves and typing could push a pokemon forward much more than stats.

[@gamermanzeake]

It's why I hate the phrase: "Power creep." It's a fib.

[@AverageHandle_]

@@gamermanzeaketbf Salamence got pushed down despite having stats, movepool, abilities and a decent typing

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

The fact triple STAB + coverage sets exist for this thing just shows how good of a typing Dark is. Similar to Yveltal

[@iantaakalla8180]

Dark types are good. Why is else is Weavile good when other Ice types suck, other than being fast like an Ice types have to be?

[@Gojira_uz]

Dark is a type seldom resisted by other types, and Steel makes up for those resists very well.

[@deeznoots6241]

Disgustingly strong for something with such seemingly mediocre stats

[@Sol_Calibre]

When you have a min maxed Pokémon with sky high attack and tech moves like sucker punch and swords dance (and an aggressively protective ability) Yeah, it's gonna hold well.

[@blaster.m1943]

70 is a decent speed stat

[@deeznoots6241]

Blaster .M its mediocre, too fast for trick room, and quite slow for something thats so frail, without its strong typing and sucker punch bisharp would suck, there are pokemon with better stats who are way less competitively viable

[@blaster.m1943]

@@deeznoots6241 true but if it had smth like 30 speed it would suck, at least it outspeeds stall and ttar

[@deeznoots6241]

Blaster .M fair enough, its not like it needs any defensive investment since it dies to basically everything anyway

[@resurrection7480]

Today bisharp finally got promoted to being a king,from a pawn to bishop to a king,not that it was needed but its sweet none the less

[@rhyswindham9929]

Coming back to this video after Bisharp got a new evolution has given me the horrifying realization that Bisharp can now use eviolite.

[@Gardiken]

And now Bisharp has an evolution in gen 9

[@omarmendez0402]

And looks ugly

[@eddykidplayzyt]

Kingambit is my favorite Steel/Dark/Flying/Ghost/Fairy/Water/Grass/Fire/Fighting/Ground/Dragon type in the game!

[@thedman05]

The remake that covers its evolution kingambit will be glorious

[@somethingrandom4518]

bisharp a pretty good OU pokemon is now NFE

[@chaddangersexhaver98]

Are we just not gonna talk about how Bisharp has got some f*ckin' thunder thighs?

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Ayo that’s sus 😳

[@chaddangersexhaver98]

@@BisharpnearOhio Tell me I'm wrong.

[@BisharpnearOhio]

@@chaddangersexhaver98 R u trying to seduce me or what…?

[@ChromiumDome411]

With Kingambit now available in Gen 9, Bisharp can now have an Eviolite (not so sure it will see much use though).

[@gogetawhatif8138]

deffo can use it in uu

[@opgroundzero2.0]

@@gogetawhatif8138 it needs a dmg boosting item

[@ExpandDong420]

@OP Ground Zero 2.0 it has 125 attack, which is more than suitable for UU, with the extra bulk it can afford to get 2 hit KOs instead of OHKOs

[@ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions]

With Eviolit it can have the Sp. Def boost like Assault Vest _and_ is able to use Swords Dance, it's certainly usable~

[@harb1ng3r82]

Ah yes, Toxicroak’s sidekick on CTC’s infamous Sucker For Jessica Heatah squad.

[@cooperm4185]

Mr. Dark Meat himself

[@megasodarayg2940]

man its been a while since those vids came out

[@justaadhdgamerwesley6244]

Agency Agency

[@sephikong8323]

The best Bisharp set is of course Black Sludge Bisharp Agency Agency

[@SSBBplay]

@@sephikong8323 LOL good times.

[@genkaiba15]

I always hear about placements in my home town from years ago but when I was actively looking for it I couldnt find it to compete for nationals. I wish this info was shared more effectively by the pokemon company so that it's easier for everyone to find the proper venue.

[@jetdar412]

This reminded me of the good old days when deoxys wasnt banned in OU. Rip our broken alien.

[@peregrinehawk8363]

Now bisharp, the Pokemon that has been proven to be extremely good in multiple generations of ou, has nearly 500 bst, is in nfe.

[@Significantharrassment]

Hehe boi

[@kwayke9]

Duraludon soon hitting LC with a higher bst than Charizard: bonjour

[@pacoramon9468]

Dark-Steel is a great combination.

[@praggodey]

Blaziken ....................

[@averagetype5heavyenjoyer]

My favorite combo is ghost and rock, if you which pokemon i was referring to.

[@rafy.h.3108]

@@averagetype5heavyenjoyer mines is ghost fighting

[@isobelmiller7464]

Which comes at a cost of a double weakness to Fighting.

[@microwave8931]

@@averagetype5heavyenjoyer which one?

[@seraphimzero6612]

Intimidate: h- Defiant: *...Seen through it. Your movements in the future. The trajectory of your movements in the future. Within Emperor Crimson’s ability, this world’s time disappears, and no one remembers the movements they made within this segment of time. The clouds in the sky don’t realise they’ve been broken apart. A flame that’s been extinguished doesn’t even realise the moment it went out. All that remains in this world are the results. In the world where time has been eliminated, all movements have become pointless! I am the only one who can react to these movements. I can see every single one of your movements! This is Emperor Crimson’s ability!*

[@mid7752]

So I guess Psychic Terrain is GER

[@owo4288]

@@mid7752 Tsareena

[@owo4288]

Tsareena: This is requiem.

[@bruv7521]

"Emperor Crimson" lol

[@TheOtherNeutrino]

Bisharp: KEKKA DAKE DA!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Seeing all of these VGC trainer’s elite teams looks so cool. Like these trainers were all the mythical Pokémon Champions we grew up dreaming of going up against.

[@voltingmaster5458]

AKA: How Good Was Knock Off Buff Actually?

[@jw-ws8dz]

and defiant and sucker punch paired with high attack stat

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Me in a nutshell

[@bryanc1772]

Knock knock!

[@BisharpnearOhio]

@Bryan C who’s there?

[@bryanc1772]

@@BisharpnearOhio knock!

[@jamiechesnut6110]

Toward the end of the generation I would love to see an update video of this one with Kinggambit

[@Hyuga_Natsu00]

Landorus: Fear me Gen9 OU!! Kingambit: Just like the old gen 5 days. "Defiant, Kingambit's Attack rose sharply"

[@thatcasualguy3751]

THANK YOU for finally doing this one!

[@bryanbreadstick]

pawniard ruling LC, bisharp being a prominent threat in pokemon and kingambit being an OU staple rn bisharp family really is successful

[@miguelmagat9640]

FSG finally uploads Bisharp video Me: It's been 3,000 years

[@krissingh313]

16:55 Damn someone rlly placed third with a Vivillion on their team that’s awesome!

[@Human-ui4uo]

Don’t underestimate Vivillion. It even has a recommended AG set on Smogon.

[@BisharpnearOhio]

Not to mention it’s dex number

[@thecriticalghost4626]

It's not like vivillon Is trash

[@whiterunguard4144]

Gen 5 exist Terrakion,Ferrothorn,conkeldur,keldeo,Landorus: *Do you dare to oppose me mortal?* Forgot something?

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Politoed

[@MezmerKaiser725]

The transition to 3D went right to Bisharp's thighs

[@BisharpnearOhio]

💀

[@CyberiaCafe]

This thing can hold an eviolite now lol

[@fragilecastle416]

We’ve been waiting for this one for a while :)

[@tibeerius3656]

This really is one of most thorough episodes yet good stuff

[@GregTheLion]

now that Bisharp is able to evolve, How GOOD would it be with Eviolite ACTUALLY?

[@Nick-eq5oo]

Stealth rock: I am the best status move in the game Defog: No, I AM Bisharp: Haha sucker punch go brrrr

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

Bruh

[@maxbrown8109]

Sucker punch is my favorite status move too

[@brandonforrester2455]

It actually goes wapshhh and wpaahh

[@dylanashford]

max brown it means that defog gets beaten by bisharp

[@shatteredsentient5321]

@@brandonforrester2455 I forgot where that was from

[@ouryoutubechannel569]

Thanks I have been waiting for it for so long

[@aabrightlove]

YAY! I've been waiting for this all day!!!

[@gzmgavin0729]

I had no idea that such an underrated and badass Pokémon was this good competitively.

[@eddykidplayzyt]

Kingambit my beloved

[@antoniovazquez575]

This channel has revived pokemon for me. Me and my friends play all the time now cuz of these videos very helpful for competitive as well it helps me understand what's meta and good. Love theses videos

[@sagacious03]

Neat analysis! Thanks for uploading!

[@deltalord6969]

I want a "How good was gigalith actually" just to continue the gen 5 train.

[@rajt9996]

I can't SAND the fact that they have not done hippowdon and gigalith

[@3.2187_Kilometres]

The true sand god.

[@caloom3393]

I feel like it would be similar do the ttar vid... just worse

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@@3.2187_Kilometres highlight is a unovian golem makes sense why he ignores it :V

[@yourdailysadisticfolkfromi6619]

@@3.2187_Kilometres gigalith*