Rating Every Pokémon Team I Used This Year

Rating every Pokemon team I used in 2022!
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[@YouTube]

so many great pokémon playthroughs from you in 2022, hyped to see what’s in store this year!

[@Aflame-re2fn]

Least liked comment by KZbin?

[@FishElbow]

you just saying this so he keeps making them despite fucked ad rates in january lmao

[@ajcannon9639]

Does this mean youtube is part of team sky??? Mikey we will take over youtube after this addition to our team!

[@princessaur]

Pay your creators properly.

[@Distracker69420]

@@princessaur what is happening like

[@nickioleary8577]

Was anyone else waiting for Grunty Boy to run in at the end because Mikey gave his team a 7/10🤣

[@michaelnelson1127]

Or at least a punch from off-screen, possibly with a [please stand by] screen that cuts back to a beat-up Mikey.

[@vgmaster02]

or just cue what he said last year. "It's fine! You're just an idiot!"

[@jadenpiplup298]

yeah

[@MikeLeaf2009]

Yeah but grunty boi is mikey’s alter ego

[@NormalGuy985]

@@MikeLeaf2009 how? They are definitely completely characters

[@GenesisSonicN64Mario]

Capricorn the Gogoat made such an impact on me that I actually respect Gogoat and I am happy it's in gen 9. It's even on Geeta's team, (Despite her team being a mess) and people sleep on it, but it gets horn leech + bulk up, and I've seen it be a threat there. These videos shaped how I view Pokemon and was the reason I view Pokemon content in the first place. I can't wait for the inevitable amazing challenge runs this year!

[@tetsudikawakami7787]

I used a gogoat in Y.and it Swept Siebold with sowrds dance Leaf Blade and it had a BS moveset so i loved it

[@Ditto.007]

Gogoat is the GOAT

[@tacticabbage]

In Gen 9 i found a shiny skiddo, i LOVE him, then i found another one WAY too soon, im still grinding candy to level them up to be at my team's level

[@Ditto.007]

@@tacticabbage cool! Congrats :)

[@jacobstimereallifeandgamei8967]

Gogoat is funny 🤣

[@wombat4191]

I like how Grunty Boi never breaks character for a moment. He may have started with just a small contract helping Mikey do his sponsorships, but I'm glad they have started cooperating more and more.

[@Ditto.007]

Something tells me Grunty Boi is slowing trying to take over the channel...sounds like a team rocket thing to do lol

[@Fireball158]

@@Ditto.007 I kinda hope he does

[@onmas909]

Lol long term storytelling

[@wombat4191]

@@Ditto.007 would be funny if they did something like a Grunty month during which all the content was Grunty Boy and he'd just claims he has taken over the channel for Team Rocket.

[@crimson_wolf94]

Fun Fact: This is Grunty Boi's 100th appearance on either Mandjtv channel, it's been entertaining to watch as it goes

[@Ditto.007]

haha the second i saw this it was 100 likes which is fitting hopefully nobody ruins it

[@Fireball158]

@@Ditto.007 they did sadly

[@adam6620]

Wow!

[@moonshiro]

did you really actually counted??

[@Redkeeb96567]

Nice

[@nicholasfranco8360]

Can’t wait for the amazing content this year, and many years to come!

[@onepiecefan7797]

I can't like it's 69 likes I cant

[@Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy]

@@onepiecefan7797 I made it 70 likes for you (15 seconds ago nice)

[@ALEXXXXX3]

Did you like

[@ALEXXXXX3]

@@tadhgdoran3370 no the other person

[@RodimusMinor1987]

Videos I want to see Pokémon X but I'm a Poison gym leader Team Sky Unova

[@matthewarmstrong2461]

It’s so cool the way mikey liked gogoat so much in the randomizer and it also ended up being his first shiny in scarlet

[@matthewfish4350]

Are you stealing my name if so DPD Armstrong you are under arrest for stealing my name

[@PaladinXRider]

I can’t wait to see Team Sky taking on Scarlet and Violet. With Kilowattrel, Talonflame, Corviknight, and Tropius the different types can all help cover each other.

[@TheSuperHumanHimself]

Just gotta watch out for tinkaton

[@feeschenazi]

Plus Flamigo and Bombirdier

[@alexdoherty4134]

In that video, “Corviknight nooooooo!” Screams Mikey at tinkaton,Poppy, then tinkaton strips corviknight of its metal a.k.a. It’s skin

[@baileywebb4606]

I love that grunty boi’s team, is ironically a very well balanced team with good Pokemon

[@RodimusMinor1987]

2 poison types but still balanced,

[@wyvern107]

@@RodimusMinor1987 Poison is a very solid type. It is highly defensive, with 5 resistances and only 2 weaknesses, and it's supereffective against Fairy, making it highly valuable offensively as well.

[@aayushgupta9773]

being a competitive player, i dont think it was very balanced or good but i can see where you're coming from

[@RodimusMinor1987]

@@wyvern107 I am playing X right now as a poison specialist, so far my team is Rafflesia the Ivysaur Briar the Roselia Impulse the Golbat Roller the Shiny Whirlipede

[@wyvern107]

@@aayushgupta9773 It's certainly not a competitive team, all I'm saying is that if you must have two of a type, poison isn't terrible.

[@PedroHenrique-mk5zi]

I was waiting for this sequel.

[@Pacifist11921]

Sames. Glad he did it

[@germany8339]

Yup

[@smashmikey]

Same here

[@adam6620]

Me too!

[@isaiahcervantes3080]

Me too

[@DodgyBird]

I love how mikey actually enjoys moments that are supposedly good for the camera

[@segamaster4289]

Now, really think about: The Ice type team wasn't AS bad as you might think. There were no overlaps with these pokemon's second typing, all of which being unique. But aside from that, I hope and cannot wait for you to make more fun videos this year and future years!

[@mylestomsik4720]

they are some of the strongest of their type. It was quite hard but that can make things exciting

[@michaelnelson1127]

This has been an awesome year of videos from you, Mikey. Not only with the videos on this channel and your playthroughs on Plays, but also with the John-Michael Cup(s). I’m not sure if you’re going to do a “Best Moments of 2022” video, mainly since there’s a TON of clips to use, but it’d be amazing if you did.

[@AussieDragoon]

You know what? Grunty Boi got sent to another dimension...what mischief could he get into if he went BACK IN TIME?!?

[@KraylebStudios]

When a Poketuber doesn't want so many pokemon games released in one year you know someone's messed up. Can't wait to see more teams

[@momster5028]

This was a great year Mikey! Lots of fun content all-around also ik this is kinda random but im kinda obsessed with the pmd sound effects in this vid they scratch the nostalgic itch in my brain

[@danieljoshuaplummer841]

Now Grunty Boi is doing something other than sponsors on the main channel and I’m living for it.

[@koreyyoutube8144]

Love to see the work put into this 2022 was an eventful year and you’ll be even better in 2023

[@clarknes3111]

I had a lot of fun with your videos this year, and am really glad to hear the break helped! Looking forward to another great year for you and for whatever pokemon's got cooking.

[@matthewbellows4688]

one of the best parts of the year! been a proud sub for 2 1/2 years now and i loved all of those playthroughs, heres to a solid 2023 mikey!!

[@darwinheartford312]

I'm just hyped for the tonnes of amazing playthroughs of 2023 GO TEAM SKKKKKYYYYY!!!!!!

[@RodimusMinor1987]

I hope he does Unova next not Kalos, he should go in region order, yes he started with hoen but he has stuck with gen order since, hisui and sinnoh are pretty much the same gen

[@im-ivy-now]

I loved all these videos. I'm hoping you make a grunty boy and team sky video for scarlet and violet :) thanks for the great year of content Mikey.

[@theboi5584]

The editing in the last year has gotten even better than before, keep it up!

[@Cage-CatYT]

Amazing video as usual!! Also, your editor has been ROCKING it with the goofy fun editing!

[@Przm-nf3jo]

I loved watching the scarlet playthrough seeing all the reactions to the amazing story was awesome

[@adamcollett3137]

Looking forward to the best of 2022 video as well as all the amazing content you make this year 😊

[@sharalakid]

First time I saw this I thought it was the 2021 video 😅 Great video, Mikey! Just an overall good year of content. I love watching your videos, I'm gonna be waiting for what's yet to come.

[@tenshineko0159]

I love your videos. I also love seeing Grunty Boy and the Team Sky playthroughs. Both have amazing commentary and they are fun to watch.

[@ghostytv8445]

This is a great sequel. I love the editing too with the effects

[@stuckinthebackrooms_]

I love your videos, you have my support through everything! ❤

[@skydragonfire93]

I've been loving Mikey's year. His Pokemon playthroughs are always entertaining and the MandJ Cup competitions are always hilarious!

[@joaquinnovoa2386]

I was ready for this one thanks for making a sequel Mikey!

[@ehopexile]

i love that scarlet and violet are so new that most new pokemon don't have sugimori art yet

[@weirdguy1495]

But also it's been like a month, I'd really like to see that official artwork now.

[@Ditto.007]

@@weirdguy1495 yh i heard some people saying it may come around March time

[@TheSuperHumanHimself]

@@Ditto.007it exists now

[@angelicwarrior118]

@@Ditto.007It’s January 2024; I’m sure by now they ALL (at least from the base game) have official artwork.

[@benjaminjara7312]

10:50 this brief moment has no rights to be this well edited

[@NinJenna]

I enjoyed all of these playthroughs and I appreciate your hard work Mikey! Looking forward to 2023! 😊

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I’m so glad I found this channel and your plays one. I have been enjoying all your videos. I especially love the Team Sky ones lol I can’t stop saying it.

[@ZackGaming4000]

So many great play through last year good to see you rank them

[@Subatomicfish]

I can’t wait for enough time to pass for you to do just another play through of Arceus, gimmicks or just straight up casual funsies. It’s one of my favorite games of all time and would love another long form like you did for SV. I’d especially love to see you tackle some of the often overlooked stuff in the DLC like path of Solitude, all the other trainer battles, and Eternal Battle Reverie ❤️❤️❤️

[@Im_Bogey]

The editing in this video really stood out to me compared to other videos. Great video. 10/10

[@mathiasantinoro3830]

i was waiting for for this to come out. thanks for the awsome content troughout the years

[@linkuriboh9971]

This just made me realise how quickly this year went by. It feels like yesterday thet the first one came out

[@amberschular1321]

Same

[@mr.pumpkin8161]

Shoutout to the new editing,so good and unique

[@mylestomsik4720]

I am very excited for your playthroughs, great content

[@reginaldeasley]

MandJTV thank you for the video's I hope you keep it up in the new year.

[@moblinmajorgeneral]

I also used the first 3 members of your Scarlet team on my first playthrough of it, but I substituted the last 3 with Clodsire, Arboliva, and Lokix.

[@EclipseGamin_]

Love this videos! Keep on keepin' on!

[@EduardoWeidmanBarijan]

I have been watching a lot of your videos recently due to recommendations. I have to say that Grunty Boy character is really well done and functions the same as the OG Team Rocket. Definetely makes the sponsored content interesting to watch and that is something!

[@Keydicken]

For some reason it's been a while since I've sat down and watched your vids. I hope everyone has a great 2023!

[@analogstickler2222]

Video recommendation: are there any pokemon you started out indifferent to or not liking but then grew to love because of a funny story, or a positive experience?

[@myheartismadeofstars]

He got surprisingly attached to Gogoat! When he saw it in the SV trailer he got really excited, even though Gogoat isn't normally as good as Capricorn

[@RodimusMinor1987]

That is a good question, I can't think of one off the top of my head, wait Mammoswine I used to think of him as Generally okay Pokémon but after I used him on my first sword run I realised how amazingly tanky he was and I adore him now and Swinub is adorable

[@analogstickler2222]

@@RodimusMinor1987 I have one off the top of my head. I'm not a fan of millipedes so I didn't really like Scolipede that much, but one time, I got to use one in a nuzlocke and I learned that Scolipede was very fast, and could learn a variety of different type moves, and ended up carrying my team. So now he's one of my favorites from Gen 5.

[@gengarzilla1685]

I went from feeling nothing for Delibird to feeling fond of Delibird because I put a lot of effort into my personal challenge of using one to recruit my very first Kecleon in PMD Explorers of Sky. No way can I go through that ride without coming to appreciate Delibird at the end.

[@RodimusMinor1987]

@@analogstickler2222 It's Venipede

[@adam6620]

This was a good year for these teams. Not as good 2021, but still very good.

[@venethveneth8512]

I've been waiting for this video and it's finally here!

[@aidanhukkinen3037]

What a year! Somehow in disbelief that all this content came from one year 😅 honestly amazing

[@bwilly6846]

Hi Mikey! I absolutely love your videos and can't wait for more challenges and list videos! ❤️

[@Pickle983]

Bro the editing on this video is definitely better than normal mandjtv videos

[@Gondula]

I love how much the editing has gotten better over the years.

[@CarterCat60]

Honestly one of my favorite videos that you do each year!

[@professorcedar4057]

I used a gogoat on my first playthrough of X, and it is the most slept-on pokemon EVER! 531 BST with STAB horn leech is insane. I'm tempted to do a Grass only Scarlet playthrough, with Gogoat (my favorite gen 6 pokemon), Sawsbuck (another slept-on grass type with surprisingly good stats and STABs) and Arboliva (one of my top 10 gen 9 pokemon)

[@m3mys3lfandlettuce64]

Cannot wait for what other play through you do other than Team Sky in gens 5 through 9

[@tictacctical3030]

REALLY like the new editing style, very entertaining

[@kaelbale_gaming5023]

thanks Mikey for the pokemon videos last year! they were amazing!

[@wgoodiii]

I would love to see Mikey's reaction to the 1K Pokemon video, focusing on nostalgia, how the pokemon are lumped together thematically/randomly, and his experience catching them all, including the variants appearing in the video.

[@theniceguy6170]

Damn man, this year has gone fast! Hope you are doing well.

[@Mushroom_LOL284]

Bro I was just watching the the ranking every pokemon team I had in 2021 then this popped up lol This vid was great and I can't wait for other many good vids in the future

[@justindiaz7921]

Bro I swear you are so entertaining I’ve literally watched youre videos for hours and didn’t realize 😂

[@antarcticnews]

I love your work!

[@Drag0n_11]

This is great I can’t wait to see the teams in 2023❤🎉

[@Pancakes27]

How could you sir Michael! 15:18 The top row was half of my team for my scarlet playthrough and the 3 you benched were the other half! How original!

[@jadenpiplup298]

I'm so excited to see what you do this year Mikey.

[@billerton]

I love your content Mikey please don’t stop making content I love everything you do it’s amazing how much you upload, it’s probably really hard to post lots but please please don’t stop Edit: did you up the editing it’s taken a step up in this video ❤❤

[@doihaveto2695]

I can't believe you managed to play so many games in only 6 days!

[@jameslambert5198]

I was waiting for this comment 😂😂

[@johnnypollack3243]

Love the video and keep up the great work mikey

[@rosengre]

So close to 2 mil!! Keep it up!

[@VeganLatte]

Hope we get more awesome playthroughs this year and team sky will travel to Unova

[@the_godbodor7026]

Here’s to hoping Mikey has a Team Sky in Scarlet and Violet video soon.

[@nunyabizness8919]

Wish granted

[@Ultramon420]

This video made me wanna play through Legends Arceus again and so far I have: -Rebel the Rowlet -Lieutenant the Starly -Buizel for Kleavor, then ditch for Vaporeon later because I love Vaporeon and it's my favorite eeveelution

[@joseph7696]

Rocket Bone made me laugh. Love this channel and your competition with PKM7 so comedic and fun

[@NeremakYT]

Can't wait for your new playthroughs this year!

[@RodimusMinor1987]

Apart from more TEAM SKY, I would like to see him do Pokémon X but I'm a Poison Gym Leader so he can use mega Venusaur and Gengar, and I would love to see him act repulsed and toxic when he has to catch Xernius sorry for the spelling

[@daepicest]

I’m so glad the flying ground gogoat got the recognition it deserved in the thumbnail

[@MasterCrawford343]

For my own team sky runs I consider whether the pokemon has or will fly or glide under any circumstances, it really opens up your options in those playthroughs

[@coline6792]

I love your content and hope for more in 2023

[@TunaBear64]

My teams in 2022 Legends Arceus Hisuian Typhlosion, Staraptor, Floatzel, Ursaluna, Kleavor, Dialga Really fun and balanced, all team members played a big role, Roserade and Luxray also were big assets but didn't make to the battle against Volo. Amazing 10/10 Brilliant Diamond Torterra, Staraptor, Floatzel, Garchomp, Houndoom, Jirachi. Solid team, also varied, with an unexpected star as Houndoom. Also Staraptor and Floatzel again, I'm sure they will never disappoint me, really sure... Anyway this team is 9/10, mostly because Calm Mind Jirachi felt a bit cheesy. Black 2 (Emulator) Emboar, Beartic, Lucario, Unfeazant, Magnezone, Krookodile. I loved this team, not only has my favorite Pokémon, but had a lot of memorable moments involving the rest of the team, like that epic Emboar clutch against Marshall. Some shafted mons like Liligant and Azumarill where great too. But it was quite unbalanced, being extremely vulnerable to not only Fighting like 99.9% of Unova teams but also to Ground (If I knew Lucario was gonna be so useless, I would have kept Liligant) Because of that, it gets a 7/10 SoulSilver (Emulator) Typhlosion, Ampharos, Nidoking, Gyarados (ofc Shiny), Ursaring, Crobat. Not the best team to be honest, Ampharos and Ursaring were good in paper but never did something remotely useful in the endgame. (And because is Johto a replacement wasn't an option) Typhlosion would have been the same of wasn't because of the sheer RNG-based clutches he got. (Seriously that guy either gets confused 6 turns in a row or dodges and crits twice in a row) Nidoking was literally only used as hazard setter, Crobat and Gyadados where the only ones useful in battle, and were freaking busted. If I could describe this team with one word, would be PAINFUL 3/10 Scarlet Skeledirge, Beartic, Breloom, Staraptor, Floatzel, Great Tusk. Skeledirge and Beartic where AWESOME, probably too much as half of the battles was one of the two sweeping the opposing team effortless, and the other half was won with only these two. The other four barely had time to shine. Even when I used them they weren't being too helpful even with EV training. While "balanced" in terms of types (not like it mattered anyway) it was definitely unbalanced in terms of power, two unstoppable forces and four underwhelming mons. No good for a playthrough team. 5/10 simply because two of my all time favorite are there.

[@Amelia4111]

THERE SHOULD BE ONLY ONE A IN UNFEZANT!

[@Amelia4111]

THERE SHOULD BE 3 L'S IN LILLIGANT! AND MARSHAL DOES NOT END WITH 2 L'S IN POKEMON!

[@horizontoonsgaming4975]

Well, in the 6 days of this year, I'd be surprised to see even 2 teams. Laugh at my joke

[@zachattack9678]

Love your vids man always makes my day

[@retro_wolf_1942]

Can't wait to see more of TEAM SKY and GRUNTY BOI in 2023 hope your channel keeps growing Micheal

[@streetsneedsomenourishment]

Thanks for all the fun videos in 2022, can't wait for more this year :) Also for the team sky platinum video, shout-out to Airborne the Empoleon: a penguin with a dream of one day obtaining that jetpack

[@smrkotor]

Can't wait to see Team Sky's journey in S & V!

[@blueretired]

The editing is crazy🤩also Big W

[@thebluepsyduck]

I loved watching your scarlet and ARKOOS playthrough it was amazing keep it coming

[@Amelia4111]

It's Arceus, not Arkoos!

[@anyacad021]

He’s so good at coming up at nicknames, “Clamuel” is awesome

[@StackatackaStudios]

11:48 My senior quote will be “A murder of crows emphasis on the murder!” -Mikey of Team Sky

[@KevaunEverything]

Hi MandJTV! I want you to know that your my favorite youtuber EVER. I binge Watch Your vids! (Also I haven't watched your team sky vid in Pkm Legends Arkoos yet cuz I haven't completed the game yet but I WILL watch it when im done 😃)

[@The_Meloneer]

Ah yes the good times of last year btw you doing great keep it up

[@COMEBACKSOON568]

I hope this series goes out for 100 years❤

[@angelaberry8724]

Agreed

[@KingToastandSirToast]

Hmmmm

[@angelaberry8724]

@bruhmanofyear2647 it's a good series tho

[@rollr_bizzz]

I like how he used two legendaries in his hgss team sky playthrough 😂

[@conchitamacias5719]

Finally I was waiting for this vid

[@pinkprincess6136]

I loved your team sky Pokemon from legends Arceus and I loved Grunty boy's team from ultra sun and ultra moon. Happy new year Mikey.

[@jeremylu208]

Can we just appreciate the : ' grettings Pokefans ' he does every video , I can feel this line of him coming inside me

[@ConsumerOfDirtYumYumYum]

“Coming inside of me💀”

[@Amelia4111]

There should not be a space before the comma.

[@jeremylu208]

​@@Amelia4111 really 😑

[@Wooper_Wooper_Wooper]

The y randomizer is such a fun video and probably my fav vid on the plays channel and probably this channel too

[@tr1koblin256]

i really do love your content and yes i am subscribed btw

[@levinovenson4698]

shoutout to this videos editor, the video felt really smooth and the little touches just made it better!!!