Is DONDOZO BAD Now?! | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC Battles

[@shadypenguinn]

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[@platinumraven118]

On the first match, haven't seen the first move yet, but I wanted to mention, if someone hard switches a Palafin then you final Gambit the Switch in away, you are practically summoning a Superhero Palafin to the feild.

[@platinumraven118]

Nice Job taking out the Palafin though, was worth the risk, and that's why you're making the video and I'm not.

[@platinumraven118]

Honestly the VGC content is awesome and you are quickly becoming my favorite VGC Poketuber. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@platinumraven118]

Rage Fist gains 50 base power every time you hit Annihilape, apparently some teams are starting to run Leftovers Bulk Up Drain Punch rage Fist Annihalape to keep it on the field for a long for a long time and build up devistating Rage Punches. Intresting thought, Using Rotom Heat's Trick on that Annihlape if it WAS scarfed would have given it a useless item to it's build and allowed yours to gaurenteed outspeed, and if it isn't it forces them into having a choice item that gives them no bonuses.

[@platinumraven118]

Sorry if this Quantity of replies is bothersome, Enjoying the vid and have a lot to say.

[@chandlar100]

Shady I can't tell you how happy I am that road to rank is back bc it's how I found your channel 10ish years ago and now it's back it's like a nostalgia trip

[@fawntracks]

same!!!

[@Blaze_NPC]

Same here

[@enemystand2981]

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, these videos are the most fun iv had on this site since my teenage years

[@jasonmaxwell1995]

Also how I found him back in the day

[@thekey777]

Same

[@robertsock1113]

THAT TATSUGIRI WIN AGAINST TORKOAL AND ORANGURU WAS SOOOO NICE!!!🔥 What a battle

[@synoxd6357]

frrr I was like no way

[@IceeKole]

Shady: there is absolutely no win con right now let’s just play it out.. 5 minutes later: well that’s a nice victory for the team…

[@natelebisky1207]

😂😂 It’s every time he says he lost and then some ridiculous things happen and he wins everytime it’s so funny

[@Blackeyedone]

Shady's way of just "stream of consciousness" talking through his thoughts is so helpful in understanding not just his thought process but also understanding the mindset of someone playing competitively

[@evanconway7051]

I love how shady approaches these battles. About halfway through he asks himself “What is my win condition here?” And then works toward that goal. I usually just take out as many mons as I can and then hope I take them out before they take me out.

[@MrR3peat]

I get hyped anytime I see VGC on shady's channel. It's so entertaining to watch.

[@darthblastoise0098]

You were literally the channel I went to all those years ago when I first got introduced to competitive battling with your gen 6 road to ranked vids, love that you’re back to doing them

[@zanyludicolo]

Really loving the influx of VGC content never been more excited to compete in a long while!

[@leytha4197]

So good to see you happy playing pokemon again, getting all the nostalgic vibes. Definitely going to try this team out!!

[@carlospayanomatos8132]

IT'S A CRIT! Poor Dondozo man. It was nice to see you actually try to use Tatsugiri instead of just killing it with the orb strat. Amazing battle! I feel you so much with the Liligant chlorophyll moment, I too have forgotten a lot of things about mons that I used to know by memory 🤣

[@RiriStar1020]

Yes, yes I am very late for my normal "Super long watch along comment" but I'd like to think I'm just helping the vid stay pushed by the Algorithm longer since it's still receiving comments! So here we go! this time with Timestamps 0:41 = It's been a bit since our boy got sponsored iirc Neat 2:20 = No Cat, I'm not crying, YOU'RE CRYING ;_; 3:02 = I still love his little "The Rock" Raised Eyebrow face that Tatsugiri has 4:42 = These little moments where Shady is talking to the camera while trying to figure something out are amazing. Shady's a smart guy but he still sometimes talks faster than his brain can process lol 4:56 = We may not have THE CAT but we now have THE DOG! :D 6:08 = Spoiler for a future vid? Ayo? 👀 6:21 = Shady.. that's not Rotom-H, I appreciate the Meowscarada cameo tho 6:50 = You know what would be the ultimate flex? Fighting Tera Final Gambit 😏 7:54 = Shady turn 1 going straight for Final Gambit on Palafin... this feels similar to what happened in the Palafin vid lol 8:26 = I mean I wasn't gunna mention it, but you noticed either way lol 8:35 = Lol he got greedy and (probably) went for Flip Turn 9:53 = I feel like the popularity of Prankster Haze is what lead to Dondozo becoming less popular, once the buffs are gone it loses to powerful special attackers 11:50 = Nice and 85% accuracy RIP 12:00 = Cheese string man here to clean up 12:38 = So the game trying to give you a chance at least lol 12:58 = And your faster anyways with the speed drop GG, there was never any doubt! 13:42 = "That is an interesting team" is that a nice way of saying "I have no idea what his plan is and 1 min 30 seconds is not enough time to figure it out!" 14:05 = I'm not biased but... yes bring Lycanroc, she is a Good Girl (it's okay if you don't lol) 14:26 = Time for Sun Boosted Overheat? POG 15:00 = Yes Tera does buff Eruption because Eruption has a Base Power and does get STAB dunno why people would think otherwise 15:02 = I hate that you were able to realize what the Lilligant was doing but didn't really have much to stop it sounds like a fun team tbh 15:34 = Oh... and yeah T-Tar would have been helpful, but since I think slower weather wins you would have had to have it in the back then double switch... I think? 16:40 = Iunno since you 1v4ing I feel like you want your Dondozo at full health, but hard to say 17:27 = I feel like you are underestimating Dondozo, yeah Torkoal has very high Defense, but this is +2 SE also since it's in the sun I'm not sure if a Water type move would do much more regardless 17:54 = I like this team too, double weather is always neat 18:19 = Wow I just assumed it was Telepathy I forgot that was even a ability! 18:55 = IT'S A CRIT! and it might have just cost you the game sadge 20:03 = I mean Shady it was a 50/50 at the time even if you WERE expecting Solar Beam, if you Tera and he goes Earth Power or Eruption, you lose 21:08 = THERE'S STILL A CHANCE! 21:49 = BTW Shady you realized it before this but yes, Instruct does NOT work with 2 turn moves (according to smogon) 23:09 = THE LITTLE SUSHI HANGS ON AND CLUTCHES IT OUT 24:44 = It's okay Lycanroc, I still love you 25:38 = Well... that's not what I expected... 26:10 = The risk he took was calculated, but man... he's bad at math 26:32 = It's totally scarfed... and faster then your scarfer this might hurt a lot 27:43 = LOL that did NOTHING 28:23 = Don't you love it when you carefully pick your strat and they just go "seeya" 30:20 = Ah the old "If I win I was right, if I lose I was wrong" I mean, you're technically correct lol 30:46 = Shady's reaction to that damage XD 31:42 = Rage Fist does "get around" Unaware because Unaware looks at stat changes, not Base Power changes 32:09 = the fact that it works like that is funny and mega annoying lol 32:25 = Haze Gengar, sheesh people really want to make sure Dondozo can't do anything anymore huh? 35:09 = Oh the Mouse is here, that's also scary 35:25 = Fun fact, did you know Population Bomb is considered a "Cutting" move? Makes the attack all of a sudden seem way more terrifying 37:00 = BTW Low key, Tatsugiri has done more this video the Dondozo has lol 38:10 = I still love you T-Tar and Lycanroc 😥 38:24 = Yo SA2 music POG 39:15 = Beginning to see why Focus Sash Murkrow is used lol 40:26 = Giant Catfish shaped Gundam WEN!? 41:42 = Oh Crap doesn't Unaware make it to where Draco isn't gunna get any weaker? Dondozo getting worn down.. 42:32 = Now that the big lug is out of the way the TRUE star of the show can shine, TATSUGIRI! 44:38 = Seriously I hate Muddy Water 45:45 = IT'S A CRIT! AGAIN! 47:05 = BECAUSE TATSUGIRI IS THE TRUE STAR OF THIS VIDEO 47:29 = "Alright we're gunna be done" *cuts video immediately* well that's one way to say bye lol

[@Kipsicle]

Cannot wait to see your team and how you use what you learned

[@Beb3emCovers90]

Please keep this series going, Shady! This is the best decision you’ve made for Scarlet and Violet content 🥳

[@reubenscerri8003]

I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH....THE NOSTALGIA!!! I think I've been subbed since 2014, you're the reason I got interested in competitive!

[@jackharmon1432]

Mr.Penguinn i have been watching you for 12 years now all starting with your VGC battles and this is as nostalgic as it is exciting to see happening again! Thanks for your amazing attitude and values, you’re the best KZbinr out there!

[@MrMillennium]

I’m so happy to see Shady doing this series again, it makes me feel like a kid again

[@yc7067]

Dodonzo seems tough to run these days. I see a counter on every team I face whether its Amoonguss, Murkrow or Meowscarada or Trick Room. Props for XC2 music

[@SuperInsaiyan18]

I found your channel almost 10 years ago in 2013 and loved your road to ranked videos! Glad to see it back and even happier that it's official VGC format! You inspired me to start my own channel, and even though it's a Yu-Gi-Oh channel and nowhere near as big as yours, I just wanted you to know what effect you've had on others. You talk about liking the videos to help the mental, so hopefully this comment does as well!

[@Cinder36]

Some Danganronpa music would be cool to hear! "Climax Reasoning V3" from Danganronpa v3 would fit the pregame lobby where you choose who to include in your team. And "Class Trial (Solar Edition) - Volume 2" from Danganronpa 2 would be great battle music! (Posted this on the last video literally minutes before this video was uploaded, so I moved it here if that's alright!) Loving this series. I'm glad you're enjoying it too, Shady!

[@dieprobably]

Ooo, good call!

[@trashboat10969]

I exclusively use flying tera ttar (singles) because eq spam is so common and I think it's better overall than ghost as you still resist fighting. Being weak to dark isn't a great thing either

[@Angelkitty2]

That first game was so good! Win by a thunder wave lol amazing

[@andreheredia1911]

Daily?! Shady, finally, you are covering my main team, I love dondozo and the little sushi dragon. I use a bulk dondozo with the defense tatsugiri with either leftovers or assault vest. LOVING THE VIDS Edit: I think when you did the recap of the team, you put meowscarada instead of rotom.

[@officialblue967]

i started watching your channel in middle school and i’m a senior in college now. love to see content like this. also when you introduced rotom heat and but meowscarada popped up.

[@davidclark764]

If you're still looking for video game music for the battles, ANYTHING from Castlevania is my go-to. A personal favorite of mine is Leon's Theme from Lament of Innocence. Let's hope the sushi lads can get their spotlight back! I have a Dondozo named Fezzik and a Tatsugiri named Inigo on my file!

[@James.Hill.]

With the current meta, Dondozo and Tataugiri seem like late game sweepers you keep in the back. Haze and Clear Smog Mons have to be dealt with before doing the combo

[@bonesawgames456]

That was the craziest looking Rotom I've seen in the team recap. Didn't know it got flower trick!

[@k.w.mcgregor5147]

I don't watch much competitive pokemon but I have to say, these videos hit just right. Like the length, interesting commentating and of course the comedy. Also just fun to see how much you're enjoying yourself. Keep it up man.

[@curtis6668]

At the end: “didn’t even want to go for the overheat miss huh?” He’s locked into earthquake on a levitate pokemon. You won the moment he clicked that after trick

[@half-cover2045]

calling in early to call out the Meowscarada description came up when talking about Rotom's build at 6:17

[@shadypenguinn]

Our first error! :(

[@nolansaylor7710]

Just a new form of Rotom, Rotom cat in place of Rotom oven.

[@raymonddiaz2254]

I wanted to see the Tatsugiri and Dondonzo combo so badly in battle. Thank you for highlighting competitive battling as flawlessly as you do. Almost feels like your watching your favorite character in the anime take on the paldea region! Go Shady P 🙌🏼👊🏻😤

[@RapeTRainFanBoyingzz]

Finally! The sushi bois!

[@cibilplays]

Sick Rotom bro. It's taller and more cat-like than I was expecting 🤣

[@xxbrotacxx]

6:15 thats a good looking rotom XD just trolling love these videos very glad you are back and enjoying yourself again cause i remember how stressed you seemed at the end of road to ranked

[@fawntracks]

these videos bring me back, i used to watch your wifi battles everyday after school while i ate lunch ❤️

[@ntlvr]

i love Dondozo and Tatsugiri, such a cool combo and Pokemon in general.

[@TeamChaosYugi]

We will persevere, Pokemon Colosseum battle music is an absolute BANGER for doubles

[@LordSavion]

Cooking up these battle videos with Tatsugiri and Dondozo is very tasteful. Also glad to hear Castlevania music! Maybe you'll also like Bloodstained music.

[@NovaSnapK]

Don't forget that Dondozo's unaware ability also means it ignores those stat drops that the gholdengo and hydreigon were doing to themselves

[@fogsoloq5740]

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing shady upload road to ranked in 2023, we truly did come full circle. I'm so happy for you man!! ♥️♥️

[@nicholasangeli4193]

2014 nostalgia with every upload

[@tbone6032]

Ayyy Shady I got a suggestion for you-all 18 types on one team. Never used to be possible but now if you have 6 dual types with no overlap that’s 12. Thanks to terra, you can put the last six on those mons. Would be very cool to see. If you’re interested comment and I can send you a showdown team I suggest. Can’t do rentals tho :(

[@GrizzGames96]

I know that these are rental teams, but thank you for making these so accessible to everyone. I’ve had a hard time finding rental teams to use and a lot of places have them locked behind a paywall/subscription. Been watching your videos since 2016 and love that road to ranked is back!

[@loudwhispre9406]

A sort of double-edged sword about Unaware, it ignores all stat changes on your opponent. Buffs *and* drops. So that battle against Hydreigon and Goldengho was doomed due to Dondozo ignoring the drops from Draco Meteor and Make It Rain. One of the rare instances where Unaware was *only* hurting you rather than helping you.

[@benjaminvega7186]

I love these road to ranked videos, although I'm not a competitive player, it's still a lot of fun

[@justingarcia9111]

What mon are you looking forward to using the most?

[@thegreatgoodra]

I've really been getting into Splatoon 3 lately. Some music from that would be really cool! Specifically Anarchy Rainbow!

[@KuroRyuOokami]

Shady: Talks about Rotom-Easy Bake Oven at 6:16 but pulls up a Meowskarda screenshot after talking about Meowskarda like 30 seconds earlier.

[@el_zinga]

If you're taking music suggestions, Star Ocean Til The End of Time (SO3) has "The Divine Spirit of Language" and "The Cutting Edge of Notion" which are epic. Thanks for some casual competitive videos, Shady.

[@Wasattsi]

Music suggestion: “Inbound Imminent” from the Halo Reach unreleased soundtrack. It goes so hard once it picks up. You can find it here on KZbin :)

[@vole7673]

ShadyPenguinn + Risk of Rain 2 music is perfection

[@ToxicFlyer23]

Wow locking garchomp into that EQ was massive!

[@LilOkitan]

Dude, those matches were so hype! Also a nice surprise to hear Persona music. Keep up the amazing content Shady, I'm loving the road to ranked series!!!

[@michaelmiddleton551]

Hey Shady! I am a year behind on you posting these, but I'm making my way down the playlist. I used to watch your content all the time in college but fell off, so glad to rediscover your channel these videos have brought me so much joy.

[@joshibe166]

Battle #2 was a clencher for real. Good to see you back on the vgc grind.

[@glasspaps]

I usually put on pokemon battles while I'm doing other things just to have something to watch, but I usually have the problem where I stop paying attention to the battle. However, your energy always keeps me focused on the video, and that's you've always been my favorite poketuber to watch. Keep it up shady!

[@simoneom5485]

Shady. I’ve been into competitive for like 6 years and it’s amazing to hear you debate what moves to make and you’re still helping me learn stuff about Pokémon!

[@DeltaHero787]

Nice battles Shady! Keep em’ coming. Would be pretty cool to hear Makuake - Yoshimasa Masukura in one of your battles. (Instrumental version) Its from Digimon Ghost Game

[@hallermonkey]

Really would love to see a video on how you go about building a VGC team. Also Would Love to see Umbreon and Komala in a competitive team. Doesnt have to be together

[@jonathanc8008]

FF Music would be great. A particular pick would be FF9’s “The Dark Messenger” (Kuja’s theme).

[@AainShadow-]

I was screaming “terrastilize water shady” at the end of battle 2 when you just had the tatsugeri clicking muddy water

[@SlugKing92]

So happy Road to Ranked is back my favorite series on KZbin.

[@MrSadoap]

I’d love to hear some Dynasty Warriors 4 music! Love seeing the return of Road to Ranked, I watched that series so much back when I was in college lol

[@Langer662]

I’d love to see Kingambit in one of these videos, he’s so sick

[@thedolanatorgames3474]

I started watching road to ranked in Junior high, and now i’m watching it again as a senior in college. I love it

[@LuckyWannaBe]

We're getting so much Shady content!! Keep it up love these videos.

[@TheEphemeralEternity]

I adore the fact that you use classic yugioh bgm for your vgc vids. Its ironic but oh so classy lol

[@luver1234]

I remember I started watching your channel when alpha sapphire and sword and shield were the current games out. Your views were like in the 2000s. Now u up to 60ks vids. Congrats on the growth.

[@nikhilna5095]

the fact your playing dualist of the roses music is iconic

[@JessDeeBee]

Wasn't sure I'd like this, but damn, these are all a lot of fun to watch! Can you play remixed megaman music from The Megas? "The Quick and the Blue" is an amazing tribute.

[@Blaze_NPC]

I love how you said “easy bake oven” then Meowscarada ended up on the screen 😂

[@I_DEIL]

I’m layed up with an injury atm and your 5th battle type energy helped a ton brother. Thank you

[@killianvandevyver4808]

Hearing three houses music makes me really excited for the new FE game, hope to see you do a playthrough of it as well!

[@LoriArrowood]

That double protect sushi battle was too good!

[@Bigredbol]

The late para on game one GOT me. Killed it 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@addaniel226]

Really enjoying this era of content so far! As someone who never really watched the "randomize these pokemon then we battle with them" stereotype of videos having shadypenguinn content to watch everyday has been great. More hollow knight music is my suggestion :)

[@tommygilfert]

Sorry I couldn’t be here the day it went live, I was out of town. However, I’m so glad I finally got to see Shady pilot a Dondozo team!

[@emmanuelreynoso2047]

Haha! that 1st battle was hilarious good to know that a Para still makes you faster under a tailwind!

[@lunasumbreon1]

Personally would love to see a team with Umbreon on it, else a Fire Emblem themed team. Like King Gambit as Ryoma (From Birthright) Quaquaval as Azura (From Fates) Grafaiai as Ignatz (Three Houses) Tinkaton as Hilda (Three Houses) Ceruledge as Eliwood (Blazing Blade) Rabsca as Erk (From Blazing Blade) Those are random Pokemon as FE characters, you know better than I how to make a competitive team

[@fusionmvp]

The Palafin strategy in battle 3 was WILD

[@Minerva9398]

i absoultely love watching this right now, this brings me back to the good ol days watching road to ranked for sure, i knew keeping my sub on was the right thing to do! i wish i could try VGC myself but with how money has been lately i dont have nintendo online, glad i can sit here and watch it thought!!! Music suggestions? i dont know anything by Mike Geno is fun to listen to!

[@zaccochran4025]

That trick in the end of the final battle solidified the win, not matter how hat happened after that, locked in to eq and it could never touch the rotor. Could of missed 3 overheats in a row and still won

[@keabob9440]

Dude shady if playing competitive Pokémon makes you genuinely happy then please make as many as you want. (Also Because I want more to watch over my semester break because they are the best vids)

[@goobasixnine7389]

Hit us with some Pokemon: XD Gale Of Darkness music.

[@Neonicon11]

Honestly just so happy you’re back to these como vídeos!!! Im loving the fact that you’re loving the game ShadyP

[@taylormoon9233]

There should be a rule from now on shady, in a video if you bring multiple strategies with a single team you have to use both strategies in the same video just so in the future if you did this team again you would have to use Lycan, Ttar At least once

[@Therminalgamer]

the CONSISTENCY MAN!!! lovin it!!

[@jls1237]

I’m newer to your channel after starting with the fusions content a month or so ago but I absolutely love this new content. Your positive attitude and game knowledge makes it a pleasure to watch. Some of my favorite content.

[@XMiner3Xtreme1]

Love the content, it’s great I’m not hating on you but hear me out! Annihilape is soooo good. Despite that fact people still choose to run him as a kamikaze. Where’s the fun in that 😢 I’ve been running a really fun set I think you’d THOROUGHLY enjoy! That being said the set is Annihilape (F) @ Punching Glove /Leftovers Ability: Defiant Tera: Water Level: 50 Shiny: Yes EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Rage Fist - Drain Punch - Bulk Up - Protect This set is sooo good and works really well alongside friend guard maushold. I’ve OHKo’d boosted Donbozo multiple times with this guy, you’d be surprised how bulky it is after just 1 bulk up. Now throw screens grim in the mix and things get dicey. It’d be so nice for the content Shady! Been rocking with you since I was 15. I’m 23 now and it’s inspiring seeing what you’ve managed to accomplish over the years. For a moment it seemed like the poke community was becoming stale but you managed to spice things up a bit with your fusion mon content. Thank you for being you my guy

[@XMiner3Xtreme1]

Although I see from the video scarf has a niche

[@thomassmith1148]

Dude. That 2ne battle. It was both GIFTED to you and WELL DESERVED

[@VolKNo0]

Played duellist of the roses for the first time ever last week, I’m so shocked to hear the battle theme at the start of this video. Bravo!

[@jls1237]

That second battle was awesome. Loved their team too

[@robertbarrows4795]

It's crazy shady I remember watching you forever ago! You were one of the reasons I started playing Pokemon more and more. Glad to see you made out well in life keep up the good work Ps dondozo lost play alot due to murkrow if you see it on the team either leave dondozo behind or have it in the back. Sometimes legit the sushi alone can be scary it gets icy wind and draco

[@huubinhle6891]

I was actually expecting shady to bring dondozo only once judging to title but it was actually the tyranitar and the lycanroc that was not able to go to any of the battles

[@notes9465]

that torkol lilligant battle has to be my fav so far i'd love to see a snow team since hail was changed

[@cleftboi7522]

Little sushi man makes my brain go brrrrrrrrr

[@TheDragonaf1]

Based on music from your last few videos my game suggestions: DBZ budiki tenkaichi 3 or dragon quest 9.

[@shiningsun4023]

6:16 that rotom sure does look a lot more different than the ones i have seen in my life :O :P

[@utama5389]

Hi! Have you tried the endure-flame orb tatsugiri set? This allows your to bring another pokemon in the battle :> you can set up with shed tail or kickstart your palafin's hero form before swapping in your dondozo! You can also play another pokemon on field with it if tatsugiri faints. This still gives you the buff on order up!

[@skybubbles2637]

One winged angel rebirth would be a great song when someone brings an off meta or anti meta team! Been loving the vids and the teams