How GOOD were Gligar & Gliscor ACTUALLY? - History of Gligar & Gliscor in Competitive Pokemon

GLIGAR & GLISCOR! The Fly Scorpion Pokemon! Ash’s Gligar was a crybaby in the anime until it evolved. Was that evolution enough to put the Gligar family on the map? Join False Swipe Gaming in this brief overview of Gligar & Gliscor in Competitive Pokemon!
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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. Now Popular does not mean official even though two of the formats I will be covering were official formats being Japan Nintendo Cup and VGC, but it is an indicator of what a good portion of competitive players thought was “optimal” at the time. Also sometimes the Pokemon Battle Historia doesn't provide enough information to talk about certain Pokemon so I add Smogon analysis to make sense of it. This is pretty rare though.
To the people asking why I don't cover Smogon Singles for Gens 1 and 2: It wouldn't really be a history video if I covered those because online Smogon gen 1 meta to my knowledge wasn't actually played until late 2000s. I wanted to cover tournaments/competitive battling that was actually played during the early years of Pokemon (late 90s).
To the people asking why I cover Smogon at all for singles: To my knowledge, Smogon was the most popular format for Gens 3-5 and held a number of tournaments throughout the years. As for Gen 6, I am not covering Battle Spot Singles because there is more information and explanations about sets being used relative to their own meta on Smogon. In other words, there are few written analyses about Battle Spot Pokemon besides the Top tiers and I would like to avoid theorycrafting because it may have a hint of bias (though I theorycraft if I REALLY couldn't find information on a certain Pokemon). The keyword here is explanations. Though I did find statistics of most Pokemon used and most moves used, there wasn't really any explanations on why. Also the few Pokemon I did find analysis of for Top Tier Battle Spot Singles had very similar move sets to the Smogon OU sets anyway.
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 and I will not fault you for using evasion or whatever, I just like examining popular tournament formats.
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[@Shadowtony100]

"Let's hope it didn't get too power-creeped out in Gen 7" should be the actual name for this series

[@chemicaljackfruit1799]

someone tell me how it relates to this video it's still good

[@Popinazo]

@@chemicaljackfruit1799 dude, you are answering a 2 years old comment >:c

[@chemicaljackfruit1799]

@@Popinazo but it's a two year old comment literally it doesn't matter

[@hiramocacio2079]

I guess I’m not the only one watching this one recently

[@kevinumana3582]

@@hiramocacio2079 no you're not

[@smartpatrick8690]

It's mid gen 9 and Gliscor is STILL dominating

[@Maaarrrrk]

This age like fine wine

[@marcus6918]

mf just got banned

[@user-lq4ct6dr5m]

Gliscor in Ubers boys !!

[@Toilettentoni]

@@user-lq4ct6dr5mnah UUbers

[@CheesyCore]

I love how gligar was considered awful early on and needed an evolution. and now he is one of the most meta defining pokemons in UU and forces latias to carry ice beam and a lot of pokemons to carry HP ice

[@sanjeevsrinivasan7589]

cos eviolite

[@GoldRichness]

cheesy core Don't forget knock off

[@hexar260]

Hahahaha Shiny purple stone goes bloccccc

[@Saviarai-Dravolika]

Eviolite go brrrrrrrrrrr.

[@notvex3987]

Hahajaja slmol ston go brrr

[@santasangre996]

Isn't gligar UU right now? That's pretty impressive honestly

[@chrisf.9595]

Eviolite OP man

[@articuno5527]

Yeah. Porygon 2, and Doublade also didn't let their evolutions impede their time in the metagame. 😡

[@mshenay]

@@chrisf.9595 yeah I was bummed out that we didn't have more on Evolite gligar as it's pretty nasty in uu

[@GoldRichness]

Granted the opponent didn't run knock off, these eviolite Pokemon can stampede

[@laxusstrauss5945]

@@articuno5527 same with magnetone

[@JJeuns]

Hey because you always skip talking about pre-evolves in gen 5 with the introducition of eviolite you should make a video called: How GOOD was EVIOLITE actually?

[@ErinLynagh]

Dex Jeunink oh yeah do items

[@ape7119]

Because he only talks about the better one and gliscor outclassed eviolite gligar, but I think that an items video would be pretty cool

[@MrNINTENDOJOE]

The answer good until a mon does knock off on it

[@GearGuardianGaming]

@@MrNINTENDOJOE or it gets tricked with the iron ball.

[@Dell-ol6hb]

@@ape7119 that’s dumb the video is literally called how good were Gligar and Gliscor

[@manicornianfilmis6874]

Today, Nov 11 2023, gliscor has been banned from SV OU

[@kiri1542]

Dengo is the problem, like seriously how can you solve the hazard problem if you can't spin or defog it. OU players just like their steel cheetos and gliscor have to pay for its sin.

[@prestonangel448]

This pokemon is amazing it's just I wish it could learn Fly for an in game playthrough.

[@nikaoharbour6962]

I have had to box hliscor so many times for a flyer it's ridiculous smh

[@d4c_reznor470]

You just have to be fine with using two flying types

[@tomahawkinc5971]

Makes sense though. It glides it doesn’t fly because it doesn’t have wings.

[@jjt171]

@@tomahawkinc5971 I mean why can pidgey learn fly? sure it can fly but then you try to actually fly on the damn thing... then you wonder how the hell a tiny little bird supports the entire weight of the protagonist! let alone where the hell would they sit on pidgey anyway

[@tomahawkinc5971]

@@jjt171 Pokemon are incredible strong I guess even the small ones lol, Seems like it would be an uncomfortable ride though.

[@butteredsalmonella]

It's insane that Gligar, a known unviable Pokemon in OU is in the same tier as Latias, once an OU Pokemon banworthy, It's also in a Higher Tier than Metagross, formerly one of the Best Attackers in the OU metagame.

[@hedgeyes6411]

What the hell is that gen 4 sprite for Gliscor? I've never seen it before, and it sure is... striking.

[@Si_Las]

Never seen it either. I am used to the platinum sprite which looked different.

[@Gojira_uz]

By striking you mean fucking horrifying right?

[@lordpyron3934]

Diamond/Pearl sprite

[@Ampharosite]

Gojira_ Horrifying? No. Horrifyingly bad? Yes.

[@sreenaths6829]

Damn it looks freaking scary!

[@alexsano1450]

How GOOD was Tentacruel ACTUALLY? Back to gen 1!

[@liammeijles1187]

John Madden this!!!!

[@tentativaX]

John Madden A pokemon with so many options sure would be interesting. :)

[@Kaiyuni]

It sucked

[@Richard-ec8xy]

Kaiyuni u couldn't be more wrong, Tentacruel is consistent af

[@tentativaX]

Kaiyuni I disagree, it has been a good rapid spinner for a long time, while also being able to set up Toxic Spikes AND absorb them. And even outside that, he could be amazing in gen V with Rain Dish and Scald.

[@Person_XXX-he5sw]

gen 9: mmmmm let's make gliscor over powered again-

[@cold-bloodedbeats4139]

One thing I liked to do with Gliscor was to give it Fling and Acrobatics. That way I could throw away the poison orb afterwards and poison the opponent, but then I had an extremely powerful flying stab move that was stronger than earthquake

[@faby6515]

Soooo does it still works? I'm planning on get a Gliscor in BDSP just because yes

[@cold-bloodedbeats4139]

@@faby6515 It should yeah. As long as you have a Poison Heal Gliscor and a Toxic Orb, you can just give it Fling and Acrobatics to deal some good damage

[@SMAnthonyW]

gen4 was honestly so bless. we got so many much-needed evolutions on great pokemon in that gen

[@RandalfElVikingo]

SMAnthonyW Too bad for the bad design :/

[@futureaests2170]

design is always subjective though. imo, gen 4 had mostly really good designs.

[@santiagobenavides9222]

Platinum was the first pokemon game i ever played, so i have great love for gen 4, it will always be my favourite 👌🏻👌🏻

[@ilikedooooooodes7963]

It was also the last of the “Japan” based pokemon too

[@Purpleyoshisinthesky]

It is kind of a shame that we've only gotten one new evolution since then. At least we have mega evolution now

[@nirtheart]

How GOOD were *ROSELIA* & *ROSERADE* ACTUALLY ? 69 likes and 42 views... this is looking goood

[@miguelcharneca3118]

Agreed

[@CatchTheseMechanicalHands]

I'm pretty sure He already did that.

[@stepmom_destroyer4918]

69 likes very noyce

[@miguelcharneca3118]

EonvsKaos Snapshot nope

[@squirtle3219]

Yes, let's talk about the RU mon that could be viable in UU lol.

[@Espeon804]

I just want to know why Gligar couldn't make up it's mind on what color it wants to be. It's sprite colors changed between gen 4 insanely. Hahah.

[@imbored76]

Hi you probably won't see this but I love answering your Polls

[@Dr.Stein_]

You were here ?!

[@mirmir6965]

didn't expect to see you here

[@puppylowl5344]

Lol

[@liamdoes8580]

Honestly gliscor might be my second favourite pokemon (number 1 being chimchar) it has such a cool design and decent stats. gen 4 and 5 really were the best pokemon games

[@Lrizu]

All my top 3 start with L 3. Lugia 2. Latios 1. Lucario

[@onejumpman4647]

@@Lrizu you love ls

[@willbrightmore1737]

@@Lrizu My top is three is 1) Gliscor 2) Lugia 3) Lucario

[@homeyworkey]

gliscor is badass

[@presidenttogekiss635]

How GOOD were Ninjask and Shedinja?

[@FantasyAngel-zj7bw]

Ooh! Ooh! Yeah! In honour of Nimnat!

[@SooshiShef]

Make it a double feature like when he did Porygon 2 and Proygon Z

[@dathunderman4]

Idk why everyone wants that they were decent for 2 generations

[@presidenttogekiss635]

Let's do it guys. We almost did once before, but I know we can win this time.

[@kluang1]

Get rid of the opponent electric type and soak shedinja. Watch as no one can hurt him

[@AyranLP]

How GOOD was MILOTIC actually?

[@raphaelkhoury218]

Emin Gani yeah!!!! 😍😍😍😍😉

[@ShinyTillDawn]

Definitely that, or Vaporeon.

[@skynet091287]

If we get Milotic, my top 3 favorite pokemon have been covered!

[@sceptilethehedgehog5862]

Yes

[@tomcorlissjr3815]

Milotic is a water type I will always revisit.

[@thepungod]

This video reminded me that I loved Ash's Gligar so much that when I was a kid I absolutely wanted to find any bat plushes, specifically a pink bat

[@d4rkauras]

Shoulda mentioned that as of Ultra Sun/Moon, Gliscor received a VERY relevant buff in defog. Defog gave it a new role as a defogger with reliable recovery that fits well on balance, stall, and bulky offense teams.

[@ShinyHunterHunter]

How GOOD were Misdreavus and Mismagius ACTUALLY?

[@uberkirbeeh7954]

That's all ready done

[@Metroid4ever]

YES!

[@creditroll176]

might as well suggest murkrow and honchcrow while your at it :D

[@miguelcharneca3118]

Über Kirbeeh no he didn't

[@Suika_Ibuki_The_Drunk_Oni]

The best Stallbreaker by far in GSC, but fell to the bottom right after, with It's evolution just slightly slowing it down. It's sad cuz i really like that pokemon.

[@AniP_art]

How GOOD was Metagross ACTUALLY

[@shinymetagross1666]

Yes

[@FillyLoyal]

Anirban Prottoy YES

[@RJTheHero8]

I've been asking for this for the past 2 months.

[@zappzipp1]

Ohh yes

[@kristianschuff1723]

Yes

[@skillhunter4804]

Uber now, we've come a long way

[@theoriginalmagalor]

I'm here after gliscor became uber.

[@ManikoTH73]

I don't even play competitive Pokemon and I love watching these videos every Sunday

[@alexandrkrupka1766]

How good was our *Lord Helix* actually???

[@maanitaman]

Gliscor’s sprite in Diamond and Pearl specifically is just terrifying. It just _stares_ into your soul. Thank god they fixed that in Platinum onwards.

[@unnoticed9988]

We gon need a redux

[@sora4440]

Surprised you didn't cover Gligar more. When it was allowed in Little Cup, it was an absolute monster...

[@endermewtwogaming2817]

How good was exeggutor? i'll never give up on this damn palm tree!! XD

[@yoshidrake2019]

We Need the remake. Especially now that gliscor is an Uber

[@hugolicious1886]

Gligar and Gliscor have the same Gli but he pronounces them differently and it bugs am I the only one

[@emilioarce4621]

They are pronounced differently

[@StarlightMagician]

@@emilioarce4621 No they aren't. Gliscor is Pronounced "Gl-i-scor"

[@cryingwithrage]

It IS the same Gli as in Glide.

[@AndoYGO]

It bugs me too

[@gamermanzeake]

Get over it. Straining at a gnat, while swallowing a camel.

[@elementz6490]

How good was LORD HELIX actually?

[@CoronaMage]

His drill is the drill that pierces the heavens!

[@microintervals_of_dawn]

Apparently terrible. SS is like the only thing it does well. Im so sorry almighty helix

[@technopoptart]

too good!

[@homemhomemcriancahomemmulh3873]

CoronaMage Man i love that fight where helix battled dome, both on gigantic robots. One of the top 10 anime battles tbh.

[@NICACIOgallardo]

All praise b to the swirly shelled one. Oh how bless ed I must be. Such a feeble creatures as ye b able to bask in thine devine glory.

[@gustavorodriguez8702]

Time to go back to Gen 1! It's Clefable time!

[@derekfoxwit3058]

Or the Gen 1 Eeveelutions, specifically Vaporeon.

[@justcrafty2676]

Gustavo Rodríguez. Please no

[@gryX_Xffin]

Gustavo Rodríguez googooga blimpie

[@Prince-rh4md]

Gustavo Rodríguez hell no.

[@TheRealHelvetica]

Clefable is nasty and I love it.

[@TwoHeadedFlounder]

Gligar in gen 5 was an amazing pokemon in UU. I used it on a team that I laddered to the top 100 with. It was one of the few pokemon that could use knock off effectively before its buff. Bring it in on a scarfed zapdos and fire it off or when they sent out dusclops to burn you, you didn't care cause you would take that opportunity to knock off its eviolite. It was a move that at the time no one saw coming.

[@toxicperson8936]

Gligar, out of all the Pokémon out there to this day, has the potential to be the most types in my opinion. It’s a Ground & Flying type, but it could easily also pass as a Bug type, Poison type, or even a Dark type. All of those types would make sense on it. If there was ever a Pokémon that deserved 5 types, it’s Gliscor, the Ground/Flying/Bug/Poison/Dark type Pokémon!

[@CountofBleck]

Hmmm.... Gligar got kinda shafted in this video. Gen 5 gave it Evoilite which lead its defenses to become a big wall in the UU tiers and below, becoming a toxic stallin pokemon with enough healing to stay alive and U turn out whenever things felt threatening. A common core on many stall teams. Was hoping he would talk more about that too

[@shadowtitanx3962]

To be fair, Gliscor did everything better than its Pre-Evo. Besides, Knock Off is everywhere in today's game.

[@pepeknight]

CountofBleck Why use Gligar when Gliscor does its job better? Unless you're playing in the lower tiers, there's no real advantage in using Gligar over Gliscor

[@eonera9282]

how good was roselia/roserade?

[@NiraSader]

Ah Gliscor, I have a fairly interesting history with this thing. I don't remember anything about it from "back in the day" in Diamond and Pearl, but when I came back to the series in X/Y, a friend of mine, Simon, used to always bring a defensive Poison Heal Gliscor to our duels, which was a constant annoyance and even won him a few of these duels (that was right when I got into online battling, so before I started truly IV/EV breeding/training). This all caused me to breed my own Gliscor and name it "Simon", I also gave it Ice Fang to counter others of its kind.

[@LydCal999]

People didn't notice the subtle design change between gens 4 & 5 but it's claws got bigger and it's.... "wings"(?) got smaller, giving it a more distinct silhouette and more notable features with the added benefit of making its tail look longer

[@silvrvolt3826]

Interesting

[@LydCal999]

@@silvrvolt3826 thanks for telling me my 2 year old comment was interesting.

[@oatmeal0]

Interesting

[@layom444]

Interesting

[@Boohead86]

How good were Tangela and Tangrowth Actually?

[@fatex235]

Metagross or salamence next:)

[@neonflashsparkotron5435]

darkrai l Salamance!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ninam6956]

darkrai l salamence

[@rubberpritzell391]

Hasn't he done both already?

[@goGothitaLOL]

no

[@thedude-nf1uf]

This needs an update so bad

[@michaelsevilla3697]

gliscor is hands down the best added evolution of gen 4

[@amrob4819]

How good was Magmar and Magmortar

[@aqua6818]

How good was Clefable ACTUALLY?

[@michelecozzarin]

Trash for years and then goat from Gen 6 onwards

[@Crystal_959]

Is it just me or did Gliscor always seem like the “original” Pokémon and then Gligar felt like the dinky baby version they’d introduce later

[@LegendaryCaptain]

Ya know I feel the same about weavile now that I think about it those two are very similar Lackluster first stage introduced in gen 2 Got an evolution in gen 4 Said evolution involves evolving by held item at night They both can learn a bunch of slash based moves like night slash or x scissor (I've always loved "slasher" pokemon such as aegislash, bisharp, sceptile and scizor)

[@knox9739]

Doesnt that how grow up looks? Lol Jk

[@blackout995]

I will never forget gen 4 Bertha's gliscor with the greatest coverage I've ever seen.

[@dreadfury2485]

Can we get Dugtrio eventually? It was super influential every gen after it got Arena Trap.

[@RoyRogersNews]

I think that Dug is a one trick pony although a video on it would be nice. Dugtrio does not seem like a pokemon that people are into that much.

[@redarts7928]

When will we have Misdreavus and Mismagius?

[@guineapigmonarch]

Watching this after gen 9 lol Yeah if you're reading this you probably know what happened

[@Nahbutfr]

The real question on everybody’s mind is... how good was qwilfish actually?

[@DrPumpkinz]

Quilfish has been surprisingly decent in almost every gen.

[@leavemealone8534]

I know I’m two years late but finally a qwilfish video has been made!

[@MrcreeperDXD777]

*how AMAZING was Magikarp ACTUALLY?

[@leafshavingtool9185]

You got it after 3 years

[@danka1167]

Got it

[@Shanebomb11]

How GOOD was Vaporeon ACTUALLY?

[@stoic_hero]

How GOOD was Typhlosion ACTUALLY? FIRE BADGER DON'T CARE ABOUT NO FIGHTING TYPE!!!

[@armedweiss5531]

The Stoic Hero Fun fact: As of now Typhlosion is the only pure fire starter in its final evolution.

[@_pumpiii]

@@armedweiss5531 and Gen 2 is the only gen with all starters having pure types on their final evolution.

[@selfloathinggameing]

Who's here after the SV Gliscor ban???

[@Nokomak]

Gliscor is one of my top 6 favorite pokemon... it's just so me. As a kid I always played through gen 2 with Gligar on the team as I just really liked its design. I stopped playing Pokémon before gen 3 and a friend got me back into it at gen 6 and I was so surprised mah boi got an evolution and I was not disappointed with its design and playstyle. I was so hyped. I still insist on trying to fit it into a team where it can be viable competitively. Gliscor is awesome!

[@X-V1L3]

How Good Was Milotic, Wallace's Biggest Companion? I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

[@alexandrkrupka1766]

I've been asking for Milotic for a while also! One video I got like 80+ likes.

[@X-V1L3]

Alexandr Krupka Ok LET'S DO IT LET'S SEE NEXT EPISODE WILL BE MILOTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WALLACE'S ACE FROM 2002-2014!

[@vishwasshashidhar3961]

Yes!! Please!! MILOTIC

[@alexandrkrupka1766]

Mystic Flareon It looks liker Roserade is gonna win! :( Next week let's be back here and vote for Milotic a million times!!!

[@X-V1L3]

Alexandr Krupka Ok, Doesn't Matter.

[@angrydaniel2905]

How good was Metagross actually?!

[@raphaelkhoury218]

Angry Daniel yeah!!!! 😍😍😍😍😉

[@GazzuNara]

This one will be made for sure, even if you don't suggest

[@wyattedmondson9587]

I'm got a Gligar as my buddy in Pokemon GO right now as my buddy to get Gliscor. Even before he had an evolution Gligar was one of my favs as a kid I always wanted him to have a evolution.

[@valiantchris6456]

And now it's a target of a suspect test. I'd say good luck to it.

[@Cobalt957]

I dont think neither of them are being suspected right now. We got a Blood moon suspect going now but the rumors you heared earlier were probobly made by some buffoons who have no idea abt the game.

[@RebornDPK]

@@Cobalt957 lmao he got ban.. instead of ghouldengo

[@undergroundartist5060]

How good was Clefable?

[@Grant_Scarboro]

How good was Metagross ACTUALLY?

[@jitgupta3543]

GLISCOR GOT BANNED 💀 💀

[@zold9896]

This needs a remake

[@kookypeepmc]

How good was Jolteon ACTUALLY?!

[@elevate07]

KookyPeep MC This is a great suggestion

[@kookypeepmc]

elevate07 yes ty!!! I liked ur comment too :)

[@Ego-Fiend]

KookyPeep MC Jolteon is decent

[@kookypeepmc]

Melee it was OU gens 1-5 and RU in gen 6

[@brooklynhatch9705]

KookyPeep MC i remember when jolteon dropped all the way down a few years ago good times

[@notJ1m]

How good was Burmy Trash Form ACTUALLY?

[@nguyentri3608]

Tim McQuaid it was...trash

[@AniP_art]

the name explains it

[@reallyspingebillboxpants]

Burmy? What about Wormadam?

[@Vawk20]

SpingeBill BoxPants no not wormadam just burmy

[@CloudySkies17695]

Don’t let the name fool you. It one-shot all of my Pokémon once.

[@beanburrito4405]

This video needs a remake pretty badly, what with Gligar not being talked about at all after Gliscor was introduced (plus Gen 7)

[@hisnameischo8144]

Gliscor is my favorite pokemon... glad to see he's come so far

[@Amelia4111]

DO NOT CALL GLISCOR A HE!

[@hisnameischo8144]

@@Amelia4111 "he"

[@julianokohlerdasilva3629]

@@Amelia4111 it can be male

[@Evixyn]

When is my water eeveelution?

[@shaffron3063]

How GOOD was Kangaskhan ACTUALLY?

[@RelicOfficial]

Mega Kang makes me want to swallow a fucking cyanide pill

[@icedteagaming3694]

Shaffron, ya! Good one!

[@Crazy-tu5yv]

Shaffron

[@DerSamalander]

How GOOD was Jolteon ACTUALLY?

[@Kafurai]

WE CAN DO THIS!!!! THUMBS UP!!!

[@azuresnowy7062]

DerSamalander FINNALY SOMEONE WHO GETS ME

[@a-10warthog72]

Just one declaration: Even though I love Gliscor design and the great mon he is, with the stats, movepool and all, I only clicked the video to see how you pronounce it... (I read like glide+scorpion - gly-score)

[@Gameplayer-vm5ml]

How GOOD was Magmar/Magmortar ACTUALLY?

[@averyplaysthegame]

How good were Elecatbuzz and Electavire?!?!

[@TobeyFairre7861]

Avery Plays The Game your profile pic knos de waym.

[@90socram24]

as a kid i thought it was a poison flying in the anime

[@ericsbuds]

Mr. Mime! I remember back when red/blue came out we used to take our Gameboys to school and play at lunch every single day. At the time I had no idea rare candies wouldn't raise your stats as much as if you leveled up normally, so my level 100 Mr Mime was absolutely terrible.

[@conorfleury4387]

How GOOD was Infernape ACTUALLY?

[@firewolf1814]

I don't think we need to go to Gen 4 yet. We only recently went to Gen 3.

[@DrWiley-fm3ik]

Fire Wolf did you miss last week? We already did Garchomp, a gen 4 mon

[@firewolf1814]

Huh. I guess I did.

[@j.corbygaming]

INFERNAPE!!!! My second favorite final starter (favorite final starter is sceptile) (and evolution to my favorite Pokémon)

[@IrishDroid]

Infernape with Iron fist is one of my favorites to use, choice scarf even kos greninja with close combat xD

[@phoebe5114]

A bit disappointed we got no mention of Eviolite Gligar. Even if it's not a spotlight set, it's shockingly strong and worth at least some mention, as it may have less recovery than Gliscor, but it seems to outdo it for outright bulk.

[@guywhowatchesanime2244]

Why did you not talk about gligar with eviolite in gen 5?

[@TheMightyGlizzy]

Still the goat after all these years 😎

[@Person_XXX-he5sw]

fr

[@marcelomarcelo514]

how good was tentacruel actually?

[@funnymannumber8651]

Marcelo Marcelo trash

[@pepeknight]

That AJ KZbinr Tentacruel was good Gen 5 when rain was dominant, wasn't it?

[@funnymannumber8651]

O

[@alexandrkrupka1766]

How good was *Milotic* actually?

[@davidbanks6504]

How GOOD was Typloshion ACTUALLY??

[@jaschabull2365]

Yes, he should do all 3 starters in a row like with the Kanto starters.

[@davidbanks6504]

Jascha Bull I know right hes done garchomp the gen 4 pseudo Legendary but hasn't even done the gen 2 starters..

[@gb0375]

Typhlo has the same stats as zard xD

[@phillipenriquez2325]

Gen 2 starters would be nice!!

[@Clonedge]

HOW GOOD WAS EVERY POKEMON THAT WASN'T ON THIS LIST IN COMPETITIVE PLAY ACTUALLY *39492 hour video*

[@kefkapalazzo1]

I like they’re designs quite a bit actually. Wish I could use them more

[@eldafi]

How good was Pidgeot ACTUALLY?

[@redblue4726]

How Good was Clefable ACTUALLY?

[@lucasadiels555]

You should do this series but on moves! For example: How GOOD was Stealth Rock ACTUALLY? It would be cool to see the history of popular moves!

[@AffyMoon]

And now it's pretty much the most common lead in BDSP

[@dondanana9573]

best nature, moveset and EV set up for him?

[@AffyMoon]

@@dondanana9573 there's a large variety, smogon has some good ones. Earthquake, u turn, defog, stealth rocks, ice fang, stone edge, taunt, knock off, swords dance, facade, roost; etc are all pretty nice options

[@stevenurena639]

Jolteon pls

[@elevate07]

Steven Urena Pretty pls

[@applejoose6485]

How GOOD was Gallade actually?

[@Maaarrrrk]

Funny how Gen 9 Got this mon to UBERS 💀

[@shawnburton7627]

I always enjoy these!!!

[@KingJamyJames]

How GOOD was Typhlosion ACTUALLY

[@neonflashsparkotron5435]

King_Jamy_James not so great, sadly

[@Jacob-nr9iv]

Do Ninetales next week!!

[@andrewscullion267]

I'd love to see an updated version of this video. My boy Gliscor is still thriving 5 years later.

[@Gigas0101]

Glisgor was a poke I liked using for thief/fling, smogonites don't even look at that combo but it can be fun.

[@redcanfly]

How AMAZING was Roserade ACTUALLY?

[@scootssb]

How good was flygon actually?

[@NeroAngelo616]

Two words. Completely Outclassed.

[@detective1296]

Outclassed when Garchomp came

[@Starbonsai]

I loveeee Gliscor thank you for this!!

[@samenrud666]

In Gen6, SpeDef Gliscor was so nice to play!! Its EV were 244-HP, 8-Def, 200-SpeDef and 56-Spe. With sword dance, EQ, Roost and the coverage move of your choice, you would check many special attacker suck as Tornadus-T or Gengar, Even Cleffable!