I Entered the Pokémon World Championships

I want to be the very best Pokemon player in the entire world - so I decided to enter the 2023 Pokemon World Championships.
Edited by Whit: / whit_edit
With Illustrations by Rhett: / rheumatojack
And additional editing help from Walt: / turndownforwalt
Thumbnail by Zas: / designsofzas
Illustrated Thumbnail by CJ: linktr.ee/Ceejindeed
#Pokemon #ScarletViolet #WolfeyVGC
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Part 1 - Becoming the Best in the World: 0:00
San Diego: 0:49
Orlando: 6:24
Knoxville: 25:20
Charlotte: 33:55
Fort Wayne: 39:08
Hartford: 44:59
North American Internationals: 51:06
Part 2 - The Rug Gets Pulled: 57:50
A Brief History Lesson: 58:12
The Twist: 1:00:04
Help Arrives: 1:03:02
First Attempts: 1:04:28
A Worlds Team is Formed: 1:08:46
The Problem: 1:11:26
Enoshima Island: 1:14:36
The Final Pokemon: 1:25:45
The Worlds Team: 1:28:18
Part 3 - The Pokemon World Championships: 1:31:11
Worlds Round 1: 1:32:44
Worlds Round 2: 1:38:21
Worlds Round 3: 1:42:05
Worlds Round 4: 1:43:47
Worlds Round 5: 1:47:08
Worlds Round 6: 1:48:55
Worlds Round 7: 1:52:17
The End: 1:59:54
Song: GRÄF - Money
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[@WolfeyVGC]

If you want to support me and get a bunch of extra videos every month, please check out my Patreon: www.patreon.com/WolfeyVGC This video was only made possible because of the tremendous effort of a lot of people, but I’d like to say a special thank you to my editor, Whit. If you like what you see here, you really have him to thank. This video has been by far the most difficult one I’ve ever worked on - I nearly gave up multiple times. It’s also the video I’m the most proud of, and I think it’s my best work to date. I really hope you all enjoy it and can see the passion we put into it.

[@foxtoast61]

I’m so proud of you!

[@baghatur1177]

no sir I want free videos

[@pk_player943]

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[@duck-1109]

You'll always be the champ in our hearts, Wolfe!

[@emilydegroot6436]

P

[@geek593]

Ashton denying the handshake to go in for a bro hug is one of those great moments of sportsmanship.

[@moshimeshowu747]

True!!!

[@awenner]

I thought it was weird. He should've shaken hands and then hugged him

[@Arcsut]

Anyone got timestamp?

[@jj18365]

@@Arcsut22:50

[@Alden-]

@@awennerlmao it’s not weird if you’re friends. A handshake + hug is literally what my father and I do when we see each other.

[@nbain]

The facts that only two tournaments ever have been won using a perish trap team, that they have both been by you, and that they have both been AGAINST Ashton (almost a decade removed from each other I might add) is a truly unbelievable statistic

[@andreyhenriquethomas9554]

Poor Ashton Lol

[@fangjiunnewe3634]

Ashton: Two nickels .meme

[@user-om1vj2cl9q]

That is legend status. To be able to take someone down as good as Ashton with a team like that!

[@aquartertwo]

Probably the same statistic as Meaghan Rattle being eliminated from the quarter-finals of Worlds by James Baek TWICE

[@Justanaveragenoob8781]

@@fangjiunnewe3634 "If I had a nickel for every time I lost to Wolfey using a Perish Trap team, I would have 2 nickels. Which isn't a lot, but its weird it happened twice."

[@dardanm3544]

Have no idea half the things he’s talking about but it’s really interesting to see him strategize. And sometimes even purposely putting himself at a disadvantage.

[@trowabarton101]

I won't touch competitive pokemon with a ten foot pole but watch wolfes vids for the strategy and story telling. He's just that good, must be the would champ dif.

[@SarcasticBeingYes]

@@trowabarton101 Fr dude, previously my teambuilding and pvp knnowledge was terrible, i literally thought Mega T-tar was the best pseudo lol

[@wjt764]

I adore how Spidops continually shows up to try and save the day. Even in one frame when Wolfe’s group is trying to think of a viable team on enoshima island lmao

[@turndownforwalt]

Happy to see this finally be released! I had a blast helping out with some of the battle edits and I hope you guys like it!

[@UPRUnimeme]

Walt my goat, love your content

[@K_v_B]

Hi Walt! It’s always exciting to unexpectedly see two of my favorite content creators working together.

[@getmilked6216]

WALT

[@jaredisfunny]

WALT THE GOAT

[@Breaded_basil]

I wish skyjay was there playing incin

[@trashboat2990]

Wolfey’s absolute hatred for Incinaroar is so funny every time

[@andreyhenriquethomas9554]

It isn't hate, it is trauma

[@trashboat2990]

@@andreyhenriquethomas9554 yeah you right

[@flatbread42]

The shade thrown at Wo Chien is also pure gold.

[@andreyhenriquethomas9554]

@@flatbread42 I LOVE my live wo-chien reaction, he is quite good on PUBL outperforming powerfull treats like Sunflora and wooper 💀 ☠️ .

[@KeDe1606]

@@andreyhenriquethomas9554a legendary Pokémon just outperforming two borderline joke Pokémon… I love the lower tiers. Genuinely. This is great

[@acrobatmorf652]

I don’t even play Pokémon, but this was such a blast to watch. You’re an inspiration Wolfe!

[@twarnold14]

These kinds of videos scratch a specific itch for a certain style of story: one where the prep for the tournament is as gripping as the tournament itself. These are always fun to watch as a result! And of course the approach to the game, acknowledging others’ skill and admitting to your own good luck, are very much appreciated.

[@ProTRK-we1ke]

1:46:46 to quote the legendary WolfeyVGC “luck is a skill - if you choose to run a team with stone edge, you will lose games to missing stone edge” (2020)

[@vez3834]

And sometimes you feel like the only way to win is to get lucky. So you must maximize the probability of your success.

[@alestrius]

I want to know who that opponent was. Sounds like they were really mature about it and I wish I could attribute that credit to them by name.

[@blazechaos212]

​@@alestrius1:44:24 His name is LeeGengar.

[@johnsonbaroncaveler6634]

​@blazechaos212 that was the person who reenacted that fight with Wolfe, the real person who fought against him was a Japanese player.

[@blazechaos212]

@@johnsonbaroncaveler6634 Yes and he was the person he fought against. He commented on this video, thanking Wolfe for the compliment and hoping to battle against him someday. And you're talking about a different player.

[@Shimahou]

Literally one year of Wolfey's competition life is an entire 3-season shonen anime series.

[@twarnold14]

I was going to say that I thought this would be awesome to see as an anime! It has all the beats you expect, including a training session on an island getaway!

[@WolffWontDie]

He's living a more compelling arc in a normal season/year than the official anime has ever put out or tried building towards lmfao

[@enemystand2981]

Literally?

[@ckokomo808]

I know you probably won’t see this Wolfey, but thank you for this video. The quality and storytelling is top notch. I have a dream to be one of the best ultra runners in the world. I’ve been running since I was 11 and am now 30. I’ve finally started running ultra races. I literally put blood, sweat, and tears into every training block preparing for my races. This past year was rough - one race the weather shifted and I was destroyed by humidity I hadn’t trained in, another I had an injury flare up and had to walk 30 miles, my last race I got Covid the two weeks before and was out for over a month. In the moment, it’s always tough. My spirit starts to crack, but as you said, we don’t know what we can accomplish until we try. Sometimes we succeed but most of the time we fail…and that’s okay. It’s about learning, growing, connecting with like-minded people. As “silly” as people see Pokémon, your mission and dream are inspiring and ultimately teach you lessons, which you share with us. To me, you are a “GREAT”. Thank you for your stories and wisdom you share 🙏💚

[@bobosniff3336]

Deep bro❤

[@calvinsimpson1301]

Ultra runners are some of the baddest mfs on the planet. Coming from a former Marine. Ultra runners are a different animal

[@shinra212]

I hope you fulfill your dream, I wish I had something that I could dedicate myself to, always be proud of what you achieved!

[@GetMoneyMyrick]

As someone who has never heard of you and is only vaguely aware of the competitive pokemon scene i just want to say the quality of this content is absolutely insane. Found myself fully entertained for the whole two hours, the amount of editing is nuts, and the goldingo bop was killer 😂

[@Frostfire26]

Timestamp of Gholdengo theme? Been trying to find it since it was so good but I can't lol

[@jurischwarzer9877]

30:06 I didn't know iron mugulus was allowed to persue it's malicious plans in vgc, this is insane!

[@KoopaKrump]

That's what happens when Old Money bankrolls the mean mug's schemes. He has to draw attention away from his financial fraud somehow.

[@Longboardguyy]

Stay frosty out there

[@eclipse_978]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to get connect those dots 🤝

[@Paperfairy]

here for iron mugulis

[@simeonl.3202]

We are officially gaming!

[@ethanliu7148]

I will happily watch a two hour wolfey vid

[@superzockertvyt9630]

1 hour in lets goooooo

[@MikeTillman-rg3yk]

second christmas for real

[@idkrandomyoutubechannel]

same :)

[@choaan1246]

babe wake up its time for the 2 hour wolfeyvgc video

[@kiwiking76]

🫡

[@isaacbest8966]

This video epitomises everything that we all love about Pokémon and is a reason why it’s so important to me and everyone here, it’s not just a game, it encapsulates all emotions and emulates life itself in a beautiful and yet painful way. Thank you Wolfey and love to all here !

[@CiciChess]

Yes. As a chess player that went twice to the world youth chess tournament, I can relate to the amazement, anxiety, and not knowing what will happen. I also was extremely unprepared this year so I didn't do great, but the friends I made and the lessons I learned will stay with me forever. I respect Wolfey a lot because I know the struggle of frantically searching for a new weapon right before the tournament, and a lot of other things he showed here.

[@i8147]

The speach at the end really hit home thank you for that and for all the lessons shared throughout the video you're awesome Wolfey excited for what next years holds!

[@ksufication]

Holy shit it's finally here

[@GenericChicken]

Ikr

[@jazagames3980]

Fr

[@somenonsense7997]

A new response just dropped

[@brawlfan9999]

And it's coming for you

[@TheCabbageGuy-wr7ri]

If you know the words

[@charliefrazier591]

big fan of whenever wolfey's like "only one player has ever accomplished this before" and then doesn't name the player and you 100000% know it was his ass also incredible video as always !! i'm not a competitive player but learning about VGC strats is beyond fascinating. thanks for all you do!

[@Kalaphant]

14:40 Wow that's incredible video making. The moment where you're like "This is literally the worst thing that could happen", that was SOO GOOD!

[@lavawingsplays1627]

This was an incredibly engaging format. I didn't expect to watch this two-hour long upload but you made it so easy. Thanks for getting me through an otherwise mundane work day. Subscribed.

[@jdatkins2734]

The time and care you put into telling this story RIGHT really shows. And Wolfey, this was definitely a story worth telling. Can’t wait to keep following your career.

[@WolfeyVGC]

Thank you!

[@powerthepower1363]

Thats nice

[@iGordyG]

Yeah, dude, his long form explanation style videos are totally my style, handheld the whole time and not in a bad way lol

[@aftab_alam48]

​@@iGordyG where was your other hand😏😏

[@iGordyG]

@@aftab_alam48 u got me lol

[@danger_noodle1246]

The team building section spoke to me on a personal level. Realizing what you're doing isn't going to work, then spending nearly all the time you have left stressing over different ideas. Eventually creating something that you can be proud of, only to take a step back and realize that after all the stress and anxiety, the strategy that fulfils your needs, is nearly identical to what you started with. As a programming student, this is painfully relatable.

[@jaleelhull941]

i literally spent 4hrs today programming and i ended up with basically the same program that i first tried

[@danger_noodle1246]

@@jaleelhull941 same. It's a unique feeling.

[@kitkat9716]

i super loved this video. walking through each step of the journey, from the individual tournaments to your preparation to how you felt going into them was super cool. i also loved learning about the meta and how it has shifted throughout the season. awesome stuff

[@Msbeeboper]

You’re a skilled story teller and a great motivator! Even if I don’t play competitive Pokémon, I’ve been a Pokémon fan for 2 decades and you and your team are inspiring. The combo of humble humility + respect for your own abilities is very endearing. Keep up the great work!

[@Patterrz]

I've clearly been out of the competitive game too long, seeing Focus Energy being a viable strategy blew my mind. This video was well worth the wait, good luck in 2024 mate!!

[@turtle_7777]

I think it's been a niche on specific pokemon for a while, it's just a matter of whether or not the pokemon themselves are good enough to get use.

[@DeadAimKillah]

​​ @turtle_7777 the problem is its needed on a bulky Pokémon with decent hi base power moves AND a good enough speed stat to not get statused by support Pokémon. only Hydreigon has all of these and a decent offense stat. however it only saw use because the ability to terastilize making fluttermane not able to OHKO

[@tractie_]

@@DeadAimKillah It only saw use because Flutter Mane wasn't allowed yet in Reg A Since Reg B, Hydreigon isn't seen anywhere

[@moonblaze19]

Incredible video, this felt like content that literally no one else could make. Your story was insane and a joy to follow. Favourited.

[@evansmith1829]

Great Message!! I pray that everyone watches through to the end and hears the meaningful message you delivered. Failing sucks, but I think that giving up may be the only thing that could really make someone a failure.

[@AcemberArt]

Wonderful storytelling! Love the narration throughout. I know next to nothing about competitive pokemon, but I do know I always love watching your videos! :D Sorry to hear about the loss, but an amazing amount of effort put in to the attempt and hopefully a memorable experience with lots of friends around throughout!

[@sleepyg9129]

Man that rivalry story between you and Shiliang Tang is quite something. He beat you at the end of Victory Road right before the Elite Four.

[@shirosobi]

Thank you for your awesome videos. They inspire a lot of people to pick up competitive Pokemon and are entertaining at the same time. As someone who only uses my favorite Pokemon I love your unique and creative teams. Truly the world champ difference. I wish you good luck for your next tournaments and everyone a happy new year ♥

[@WolfeyVGC]

Thank you!

[@CringeAnimePFP160]

woah

[@josecarlosrodriguez9876]

Love this

[@guesswho6941]

I only respect pokemon players who only use their favorites. Which is like no one

[@jebalitabb8228]

@@guesswho6941my favorite Pokémon is Zacian 🙂

[@LordRoto]

Great video. As someone who only ever went to one regional it always inspires me what you and the other professional players go through. I'll never forget my friend driving me and my friend who was competing as we were working on our evs in the van on the way there. Keep up the great work and know we're rooting for you in 2024!

[@FargusPhil]

The production quality on this is actually inspiring, I genuinely couldn’t look away for even a second

[@henoji777]

Wolfe is such a great storyteller. I wasn't too familiar with competitive for many years, but after I found his channel, watching his tournament stories and novel strategies unfold has been really engaging!

[@lonelydeer]

Iron Mugulis has officially entered the wolfyverse! This is insane

[@DonPetexX]

The beast had transcended into another universe... Can it be stopped?

[@PrismaAce]

Folks...

[@imcarolean]

We're gaming

[@MentallyCramped]

Fantastic content. Never imagined I would watch a 2 hour doc on your 2023 journey but it was worth it. I've never been more satisfied from watching something I was unable to properly comprehend. Subbed.

[@MysteryRS]

What an amazing journey! I really enjoyed seeing the theory crafting/brainstorming behind the teams Love the message at the end of not being afraid to fail

[@francescabrogna6103]

Wolfey entering Worlds with some fish is truly the world champ difference

[@chickenmaster1090]

Wolfeys inability to pronounce iron jugulis cracked me up so hard, amazing video

[@Longboardguyy]

It's actually an intentional nod to another Pokemon KZbinr 😅

[@Shiradrenaline]

we all love orange julius

[@Dr.CaveCurinas]

​@@LongboardguyyIron Mugulis at the very least was a reference

[@BasW95]

Have to praise you for your awesome work, both in the Championship as in the montage/video made. I always really like your videos and watch them always to the fullest. Keep up the good work!

[@ds013]

This was so well put together and so interesting!!! Entertaining + love the science / methodology to your teambuilding.

[@chelsmac3922]

It’s so crazy how good wolf is at writing scripts. He managed to make a 90 min video and keep it entertaining and funny throughout the hole time.

[@Unintelligentful]

123 minutes*

[@humanmerelybeing1966]

@@Unintelligentful he said what he said

[@LONGname46]

@@Unintelligentfultime is a concept, he said what he said

[@lexinicole4317]

You should be pumped to know there’s still 30 mins of the video left then lol

[@superspirit2851]

@@LONGname46what an odd thing to say

[@garbagegilbert5811]

Beautiful video. I started my competitive journey this year only because of the guidance of your videos. I’ve watched every single video and stream you’ve posted since the release of Scarlet and Violet. It’s been great going through this journey with you and I can’t wait to see how you perform this year

[@Cmmc-cw7lt]

This is one of the best produced videos I have watched in such a long amount of time. I found myself at the edge of my seat even if I knew the outcomes of a lot of the tournaments. The story told throughout was incredibly well-paced and scripted and I never felt there was a dull moment. I also feel that I learned a lot of what I missed of VGC throughout the year and I thoroughly enjoyed that. The ending was very motivational, heartfelt and wholesome. Rooting for you to become the world champ come Worlds 2024

[@Ddoublechin]

Thank you for all you have done growing the community through your skills, both as a competitor and growing your skills as a KZbinr!

[@Daidalus2]

My dude, I watched all your tournament breakdowns and yet your style of narration stil got me in suspense and my heart pounding, just incredible.

[@user-qo2wm7rr4k]

Yeah same I totally agree!

[@Mr.Crab097]

I see why this video took so long. the effort put into this video is insane incredible editing throughout the video

[@WilliesBoatTours]

I love this video! Incredible job with everything. The editing, the script, the emotion! Keep it up Wolfey!

[@Tassies]

I enjoyed the video so much! you are not only good at pokemon but also at telling the story. Congratulations and all the strenght and energy to face the next year competition =)

[@RealBeastBoy007]

I'm starting to think that VGC is driving Wolfey a bit crazy....

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

He was already there, VGC just gives that insanity a platform.

[@RealBeastBoy007]

​@@lyndsaybrown8471fr

[@calook1334]

Wolfe, don't feel bad about this performance. You perform best in what should have happened - a non-national dex format where you can find a unique and innovative strategy that you're comfortable with and know inside and out. The Pokémon Company switching the format on you right before Worlds is cruel and unfair. You did the best you could under the overwhelmingly stacked and stressful conditions and we're all super proud of you for putting an inhumane amount of effort and passion into this. ❤

[@zhaoyixiang3845]

Is it dumb for TPC to do the format switching like that? Yes. Does Wolfe underperforming under these conditions indicate a weakness of his? Also probably yes. Does that mean Wolfe is a bad player? Absolutely not.

[@Buxxo]

but the format switch also affected everyone?

[@DaFlyingSeal]

@@BuxxoTrue, but considering the type of teams Wolfe likes to build and has specialty in it comes off as a real slap to the face.

[@wansichen3743]

@@DaFlyingSeal tbh i think it is a good change, it is a way to get the best pokemon player out and not just the best damage calculator and best wiki reader to worlds, we already have the school system to do that, and yes if it affect everyone then it is fair and it prevent the chalk teams like wolfey mentioned

[@carsandsports123]

​@@BuxxoThank you, I like Wolfey but I think this is protagonist bias. Everyone faced the same problem. He still should be proud, but by no means was he cheated

[@Maysumii]

What an amazing video, just finished it after breaking up between 3 different days. Spectacular! Give it your all next year Wolfey we believe in you!!

[@misfortune5091]

beautifully edited, beautiful story, good luck next year o7

[@gimmick9553]

I was at locals during worlds, I remember everyone going nuts over the DQs. Hopefully it's better next year

[@andreashajidimitri8690]

The thumbnail makes it seem like im on a interview and wolfy is about to congratulate me for landing the job

[@selfloathinggameing]

Wolfey is Rika

[@user-om1vj2cl9q]

I had to go back and look at the thumbnail after you said that. And your rite lol…. I hate interviews. Im fact when someone that is interviewing me asks “ what’s something about you that you think is a weakness?” I always say being interviewed haha

[@kangeraga]

wow. this video was so well crafted. It's easy to tell you are so passionate about this craft. Congrats on 1 mil!

[@Fluffman13]

I haven't played Pokemon in years, but your videos are fun to watch so thank you for that. Even someone who has no clue how deep the game is and what current Pokemons are available still can follow the events happening.

[@zyro7756]

This really does sound like a storyline within Pokémon media Wolfey, your content was been an absolute blast to watch this year, happy new years

[@ethanwallis5678]

Only Wolfey can make me sit and watch for 2 hours, its a real talent

[@backyardr.c.6280]

;*

[@dizzyloops]

I watched the whole thing and I was like "I can't believe 2 hrs went by" I nearly clapped at the end too, amazing journey retelling.

[@BardicLasher]

Just watched you last night. Wanted to say congratulations! Those were some great matches, and I expect to see way more people incineroaring again next tournament!

[@Crusader050]

Thanks for sharing the journey, Wolfe! What an incredible ride, and I can't wait to see you try again this year. :) Whether you fail or succeed, you have my support.

[@leonardozaklikowski2773]

Losing to Shiliang Tang who you essentially became 2023 rivals with is very poetic. A storyline loss, hopefully you two meet up for many more thrilling games in future tourneys

[@biblwhale9731]

Even when he doesn’t make day 2 of worlds he still manages to show us his world champ difference

[@BigDrippa06]

I am very new to competitive pokemon and your channel, but rarely have I ever been this invested in a video this long. Amazing job!

[@fromcanada5221]

Fantastic storytelling. Love the full season overview and how you describe the shifting meta and your responses to it.

[@DreamWolfHD]

That end speech was absolutely beautiful. I won't lie when I say I cried a bit watching that ending. The human experience is all about trial and failure and learning to pick yourself back up. Knowing the odds are so stacked against you in anything you do is a part of what fuels people to be passionate and to continue to innovate and push forward. It's exciting and it's beautiful.

[@ace_ln6991]

The story telling is insane and the editor did a tremendous work.

[@ZuzaZaleno]

Amazing video! What an experience/story to listen too. Mad props to all the editors too! As one myself, 2 hours of high quality editing has to be commended, amazing work all! ❤

[@vb-pe2hp]

ive looked up to you and aaron ever since ive known about you both. it's not about how you play the game but your outlook on it all that really inspires me. the way you give it your all, know your shortcomings, and put on a brave face through it all (also bad puns hehe). ive been having a particularly tough time irl and in-game and what you said at the end really hit me. thank you. glad i was lucky enough to meet both you and aaron at the mall in yokohama.

[@giacomobongrazio]

The last line is so epic and inspiring. I'm so proud of being your fan Wolfey. Best of luck for 2024.

[@matthewgargiulo3582]

The difficulty I had trying to watch this video in a small timeframe was about as hard as catching a fish in a frozen lake with a bucket full of gummy worms. Worth it tho

[@RazaFF11]

Holy crap man, I'm speechless. This was such a great video! Keep on your path and you'll get there again, good luck!

[@nintendope8837]

Havnt watched pokemon content in ages but you always seem to get me back into it 😂, congrats man!

[@mattjohnson5540]

1. Great storytelling throughout the video! 2. The positive support for your opponents and friends was excellent. Very appreciated.

[@s.o.m3241]

ahh i’m so excited it’s finally here! i had always seen your videos float around in my recommended but i didn’t start watching until january when my dad was stuck in the er and i needed something to pass those 12 long, stressful hours. thank you for that. i used to avoid competitive because it seemed too technical and confusing to know where to start but you do a great job explaining your process in a way that makes the knowledge approachable, and you’re also just a great storyteller in general. i’m still never gonna be a competitive player but i can say your videos have brought me great comfort, entertainment, and a better appreciation and conscious effort for battling hope you have an incredible 2024 filled with much success and world champ difference ❤

[@yizzardpalmero]

Your videos have been absolutely phenomenal this year. There aren’t many other creators I would see a 1-2 hour video and get super excited to watch the whole thing of.

[@user-zg9tq2uh7q]

love how informative and funny you are! awesome story telling!!

[@cameronundergust132]

As someone who is a competitive card player (not Pokémon) who has been struggling with his own ambitions this video, and your message of not giving up even when your hard work feels like it counts for nothing, was just the inspiration I needed moving into this new year where I’m hitting the grind harder than ever before. Thank you man, keep up the great work and I look forward to following your journey to this years worlds!

[@VerbalLearning]

I'm just one person but i gotta say i personally enjoy these types of tournament rundowns where you focus on the bigger picture much more than the ones that turn into play by play commentary of what moves each player/pokemon used on every turn. They just become too repetitive and end up sounding like you're just reading moves and names off of a list. Videos like this however, still have the occassional breakdown of crucial battles but without getting too bogged down by details, leaving more room for the overarcing story of your experience and journey but also of the thought process behind the team and how/why it was build, which also allows you to cap off every tournament with a post mortem on the team you used and how it performed vs your expectations, what it did well and not so well and lastly what you learned from it. Which makes for a much more engaging viewing and listening experience in my own personal opinion at least. So if you can do more tournament breakdowns like this, i'd love to watch them.

[@siaface2517]

Never ever have I seen this game Watched the whole thing start to finish Looking forward to your 2024 journey! Good luck!

[@notoriousApo]

Enjoyed every second of this, great story telling. Some things here apply also in other things. Very well done

[@roxlife8173]

2 hours of pure quality, I still can't believe how much your content has improved in the last year alone.

[@lordgrub12345]

Really humble of wolfy to play worse so other players had a chance. That's why he has the world champ difference

[@ryantait8299]

Geeat video Wolfe! Love Pokemon and love your videos! Keep up the great work!!

[@gianmarcoantignani532]

The heart and the grit behing this one... Thank you Wolfe, from somebody having this dream that you've already felt coming true but keep chasing nevertheless (I'll have my debut in Sweden in May but seriously compete in 2024/25). Long Live Beastcoast! You really ARE the very best 💛

[@Phr0gmaster]

Imagine losing to perish trap 2 times, both in the finals of a tournament and to the same person 😂

[@vez3834]

At least you know it's to a respectable opponent. The strategy is hard and getting to the finals is extremely hard.

[@gengatube9471]

Wolfe is one of the biggest influences that led me not only to competitive Pokémon but also to starting video editing for KZbin and for fun. Thanks for all this amazing content. I hope to see even more as this new year begins. As saddening as it is that you didn’t win worlds, this journey looks like a lot of fun and definitely a journey I’d love to go through as well

[@plexities]

I dont really watch much pokemon stuff or follow any pokemon competitive but this video is great in giving background and getting to keep up with your competitive journey & was super fun. Thanks!

[@theelectricant98]

Love all the edits and jokes peppered throughout this. Great vid as always and it was a pleasure watching you compete this year

[@Gritnor]

Getting to the end of the video I felt so sad that you couldn't make it to Day 2 of the World Championships but that speech at the end is the true World Champ Difference, it's that mindset that makes watching and following your journey all the better!

[@poyopoyowanya]

Damn Wolfey hitting us in the feels at the end 🥺 you are such an inspiration and I am inspired to strive harder for loftier goals going into 2024. Thank you for all your hard work and happy new year!!

[@user-qo2wm7rr4k]

I agree the ending of this video was the best!

[@darkstar7144]

Great video as always Wolf! Can’t wait for worlds next year

[@slotholopolis2314]

I play the TCG more than VGC but I resonated so much with your outline of the type of teams and pokemon you like to use. There's nothing better than making a deck that no one is using or even knows about and wrecking at a tournament. Great vid!

[@keyternal]

your story telling was so good in this video, unironically felt like a movie about competitive, one of if not your best video yet wolfie, cant wait for 2024!

[@hydro3739]

Hey Wolfe, you may not see this comment, but these videos have inspired me to give VGC a shot. I've only dabbled in singles as of now, but your creativity in teambuilding really made me want to give doubles a shot, not to mention your triumphs against unfair disadvantages this year with all the leaks. I know VGC is a HUGE time commitment, and being an engineering student won't help, but I still want to give it a shot because you've made it look so fun! So I guess what I'm trying to say is, thanks!

[@sql638]

To start you can even use rental teams,just to understand the format using a certified performing team. That saves also a lot of time

[@michielmanders9766]

It's only a huge time investment for pro's. For regular people like us it's just a hobby you can put as much or as little time into as you want.

[@turtle_7777]

​@@michielmanders9766eh depends if he's playing showdown or in game, and whether or not he's using genned mons. Team building is fun and easy until you're out of mochi or bottle caps.

[@user-om1vj2cl9q]

I’m wishing you luck on your adventure friend :) Just just don’t forget they guy that wished you luck once you become a champion haha

[@michielmanders9766]

@@turtle_7777 But it doesn't? You can fill in a rental code in game, takes a grand total of 20 seconds. Probably even recommended for new players.

[@JimothieThundertoes]

This is amazing video Wolfe. Excited to see more like it

[@edwinramos7848]

Beautiful such an inspirational I been watching you playing for the past 10 years and this video it’s getting me pump up Charlotte regionals will be my first one ever to attend and I’m excited to meet people and bring my daughter with me to my first ever one this experience will be forever memorable. Thank you for this video !

[@MlemDotaPersonal]

I love the sentiment in the outro. Falling short hurts *because* the goal is truly worth something. The number of times I've heard 'if it causes you pain, why do you keep doing it?' with regards to my own endeavours makes me sad sometimes, that others never find something that lights a fire in them that makes the disappointments worth it. Thank you for articulating this so well, best of luck next year, and I hope some day I can find something that calls to me again, like you have had with Pokémon all those years.

[@leosc24]

Yes, your Gholdengo intro is exactly why I love your longer breakdown videos! They are always worth watching every second as you throw in tons of memes and Easter eggs for long time players. Still watching and I can say, the wait for this video was 100% worth it!

[@ediname943]

The ending monoluge actualy made me emotional? Wolfey, thank you for sharing this amazingstory and we can't wait to root for you in 2024!!