"Why High Stats Aren't Everything - The Quagsire Theorem" | Kip Reacts to False Swipe Gaming

Fellow Legends, welcome! Today we delve into another interesting theorem, the Quagsire Theorem, where high stats aren't actually everything. Some may look at this statement and scratch their heads, I assure you there's a lot that goes into it and it does track. Let's dive into this together and learn more about not only competitive Pokemon, but the game design in general. If you enjoyed this content then I absolutely recommend you go and check out the original video to show some support for the source material!
Original Channel: False Swipe Gaming
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Original Video: Why High Stats Aren't Everything - The Quagsire Theorem
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[@pottedplant7460]

The Clefable talk reminds me of the buffs Mantine got going into Gen 7. Stat buffs AND Roost AND fun minigame in Ultra, my guy did well.

[@justinalicea1590]

It was in Gen 6 where Steel lost its resistances to Dark and Ghost moves. And yeah, fun video! Can't wait for the speed video next.

[@dayandere2669]

Steel lost resistance to dark in gen 6, likely due to Aegislash

[@KipReacts]

The sheer amount of nerfs surrounding Aegislash is quite impressive.

[@Maaarrrrk]

​​​@@KipReactsYeah, that Slash is Nu in a game called Sword and Shield and the fact Doublade is now more tanky then Aegislash.. and no I think it's to nerf the type cause Steel can avoid magnet pull with its ghost type and the fact Steel was pretty strong defensely type

[@ShivShrike]

Quagsire is best Pokemon, my Quagsire has unaware, knows Earthquakes, Rock Tomb, Recovery, and curse; with Leftovers Adamant nature fully trained Attack and Hp. His name is Bumper and he got me throw the Elite Four and Nemona; best bud ever

[@KipReacts]

This is perfect Quagsire behavior.

[@IKMcGwee]

Xatu is one of those pokemon that do better then you think they will. I play a lotta romhacks and they tend to leave mons like Natu and such in early game so you can use em when you'd want them.

[@sam007695]

His cousin Clodsire tho'. That is the best boi with water absorb as a ground type.

[@arachineatzeer7478]

Clod in a way has 2 abilities until water is used as it's opponent can't tell if it has Unaware or Water Absorb

[@sam007695]

It's always a gamble if it's running curse with unaware but I think water absorb is more useful for doubles

[@arachineatzeer7478]

@@sam007695 True, though in singles you have to guess which it has is kinda like Fargiraf with it's Cud Chew/Armor Tail abilities but for doubles

[@mutrad5]

The lorb sheer force is not a bug its been a thing since both first appeared togeather and landerus is the threat you were referring to... but considering therian form is more used landorus does not often abuse the lorb force strat

[@KipReacts]

Nidoking though, that's the Life Orb Sheer Force spice. Landorus T is just that good.

[@StrawHatAura]

Feraligatr is the best user of Life Orb Sheer Force, and I'll die on that hill lmao. Nido gets no setup moves and Lando gets Swords Dance + Bulk Up. I'm not saying they're terrible options, but Feraligatr with Dragon Dance is a lot better imo. Set it up once and gator hits with the force of Groudon. Gator also has many more options too. Liquidation, Crunch, and Ice Punch make up the most frequently used (and probably the best) set

[@blue_the_boy_kisser]

5:24 So.... *contrary* ..... Unless you're exlcusively referring to doubles, in which case yeah that tracks.

[@hmmmooops]

Kid named Grass Knot

[@sonic21blast88]

The greatest Boi!

[@bionicghost2772]

Kip, please reacc to Pokemon Colisseum: Dogs in Love

[@Wesker1984]

The Life Orb Sheer Force example is still in generations later. And it has already been abused, by Landorus-Incarnate. I love Stall Quagsire, Stockpile, Recover, Toxic and Scald/Earth Power/Earthquake.

[@KipReacts]

Ah yeah, Landorus T is at it even today terrorizing metagames.