MUSICIAN RANKS POKEMON SCARLET AND VIOLET BOSS BATTLE THEMES!

[@timburns5610]

I love how Penny's theme just doesn't seem like it fits her. Then you realize Giacomo made all of Team Star's music, and no one in Team Star met Penny in person. Giacomo made that banger of a song for someone he didn't really know.

[@gigithehedgehog8469]

This is true. Really cool thing to mention actually. At the same time Penny has this whole other side of her. She CREATED Team Star and then set you up to completely trash it. She's quiet and shy but that doesn't stop her from dissing Nemona and especially Arven. So while it would have been nice if her battle theme could have included elements of Penny, this is Cassiopeia's theme, like you more or less said.

[@aperson6376]

@@gigithehedgehog8469 her theme starts playing when she personally insults Arven for having Mommy/Daddy issues

[@kenseitakesi4521]

Penny was woman o_O

[@timburns5610]

@@kenseitakesi4521 a bold theory

[@kenseitakesi4521]

@@timburns5610 i always think that she was he

[@Rogalion1]

I remember hearing Geeta's fight theme for the first time and immediately recognizing how INCREDIBLY Spanish it is. The music in this game is really great and fun

[@incognitoinhell8742]

It's a shame Geeta herself sucked an unbelievable amount of balls. Nemona was the *true* Champion of Scarlet and Violet.

[@kingdomsoul8968]

At least Something Had to be good 😂

[@cjtrahey4195]

The E4 and Champion themes are more celebratory than individual pieces since it is for Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. You can hear just about every e4/champion theme in each song (and even more major battle motifs in Geeta’s theme)

[@elegant_lilligant]

Adding to that, champion theme is also the last theme composed by Junichi Masuda before he quit back in June, so it's natural that he would make the last song he'll make for Pokemon be a compilation of past.

[@juansalazar3381]

too bad i only heard the first 4 seconds of it on loop lol

[@nishant9289]

@@elegant_lilligant Yep, the two reasons both of you mentioned more than justifies Geeta's theme being a remix for me, and a pretty good one. Definitely one of my favourite Champion themes.

[@DerNiko]

I think it makes absolute sense that Team Stars themes are all flashy bombastic bangers, while the Elite 4 and champion theme are more classy and subdued. I think that fits really well actually. I like all of these themes for different reasons.

[@DerNiko]

In general I think every battle theme really fits its respective character or situation really well, much more so than in previous games. Soundtrack kills it in these games.

[@hanyuufurude740]

Mee too I don't understand her Logic. The theme fits so good for the trainer. Like Clavel he is a Solid A just like Geeta, Arven and the elite four. They are Solids A

[@AfreenSabah]

Sada/Toru theme is just, my absolute favourite theme in Pokémon rn. It hits harder when you played Undertale, cause of certain stuff Toby does. It's just, aaaaaaaaa. All opinions are definitely 100% valid. Pokémon team and Toby Fox went nuts with every one. But that one is special to me.

[@Orez-Suke]

I am an Understand trash, SadaTuro theme is my favourite as well as both Area zero and i never thought Toby had a major work in SadaTuro theme for some reason lmao Thought it was just minor arrangement change from him, but no 🙏

[@thegreatarcanist890]

Did you perhaps… Come to Area Zero… Intending to ‘Pursue’ me?

[@SuperBazsle]

Penny's theme and final boss were my favorites in the game by far, but I respect for having Team Star's other themes where you did. Giacomo did a great job with his team's themes.

[@iZAYYYYYYY]

Penny's theme and Nemonas final battle theme are S tier for me. I absolutely love those themes and they give me chills each time I hear them.

[@fed3758]

I'm sad, there's actually an amazing part on the tournament battle theme that got cut out due to the shorter viewing time :(

[@ry_jayy]

The Team Star and Sada/Turo themes may have gone straight to the top of my all time favourite Pokemon battle music. Previously it was Diantha's champion theme from XY, but I think these two might have just jumped ahead of it.

[@ry_jayy]

Wait, and Penny's theme. I forgot Penny's theme. SSS+. God tier. Holy shit.

[@nishant9289]

You just said my feelings too; these 3 tracks along with Geeta's theme are near perfection for me but topping Cynthia's, Diantha's and Zinnia's theme is still not done.

[@ratassed]

SV has some great tracks, but the entirity of Area Zero (including the music) is just something else.

[@moviefan005]

Sounds like something from into the abyss.

[@TheDutchSkully]

In Penny battle theme there is a little SwSh Gym Leader theme (around 1:04), which is a nod to the fact that she is from the Galar region.

[@Chillaccino1]

The opening to Geetas theme is so reminiscent of Lance and I LOVE IT

[@coopinatormusic6214]

As characters, these are the best Elite Four since Alola! (Wait... this is the only Elite Four since Alola...)

[@GarlyleWilds]

I cannot wait to hear what PokeMas does to things like the Team Star tracks, the Professor's music, and the E4 theme

[@kiawegamer]

I am worried about Paldean characters & Pokémon Masters EX I mean, we have the Naranja Academy uniform and the Uva Academy uniform, oranges & grapes, even if we have Juliana with naranja outfit and Florian with uva outfit, based on the trailers, were 90% of the times, she is naranja and he is uva, what about Nemona & Arven? I mean, we could havr girls with Naranja, so Juliana, Nemona & Sada, vs Uva boys, Florian, Arven & Turo, but even if we do that, Sada & Turo passed away, they're now AI, can we have these type of trainers? Btw, if we ignore that, the music would still be a problem, because as Paldea has long themes, we all now that themes in Pokémon Masters EX are no longer than 1:30, and Paldean themes are between 2:20 and 3:00 before loop, so, most probably these themes will be getting cut

[@bulbaa2241]

@@kiawegamer they will probably make ai turo and ai sada and most likely give them iron valiant and roaring moon respectively or maybe the paradox volcarona s instead

[@PokeDan0928]

@@bulbaa2241 I'm guessing Moon and Valiant, but possible Sygna Suit could be the -raidons. Even considering Florian and Juliana will also have them, they could just do the same where they gave Zinnia and Steven both Rayquazas.

[@bulbaa2241]

@@PokeDan0928 wonder if anyone would get one of the four oh god can't remember their titles (the stake legendaries, the ruin guys)

[@PokeDan0928]

@@bulbaa2241 The Treasures of Ruin. The only specific person I could see getting them would be Raifort or a Florian/Juliana alt. There could also be DLC stuff though. Realistically, one of them'll probably either go to Scottie/Bettie or another random person who gets a legendary that's unrelated to them just because DeNA thought it would be cool.

[@blue_the_boy_kisser]

Imo the best has to be Turo/Sada's theme. Idk if you've heard it yet, but omg, the loop section goes CRAZY on the base. Def one of my fav sections in a Pokemon song.

[@DazlMusic]

I feel like Penny's theme wasn't supposed to reflect on her, rather the huge plot twist that I won't unveil, The entirety of Team Star, and the fact that you are on the verge of completing the hardest path in the game.

[@spencermiller2734]

I was very surprised this generation. All of the battle themes are good, but what was even more surprising is that the open world ambient music was a bop every time. Area zero was also sooo good.

[@LCN002]

I feel great that I didn’t experience any kind of mayor glitch in the game , like the elite 4 for example, but at the same time I’m sad that I missed the fun of seeing a lot of Pokémon flying and glitching horribly ☠️

[@JadeTheProtogen1]

*Jade is stuck literally standing on air between buildings... he can leave at any time. He's just wondering how he isn't falling.*

[@DannyPotato]

The professor fight I like that it stays in the same place musically for so long to accentuate its intensity because it also creates SO much extra tension and frustration (in a good way). We’re stuck in this battle not going anywhere and need to endure until it’s over.

[@octopodesia3317]

The professor's theme is probably my favorite theme from any video game. It reminds me of stuff I write especially at the point he starts sending out the paradox pokemon also you're missing when it turns really good, at the second paradox. Team star boss is great too.

[@Wink_0ni]

8:33. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyVYZyQm7SIZ80 For those who dont know The Academy ace tournament is a very long ost because you have to wait 2 loops to hear the bit from 4:30 to 4:50 (see the vid from Pokeli) , but not all ost of this battle theme did include that bit that you can find at the end of the second loop. She wouldnt notice this for sure. I know it would not change your opinion but ils a little detail.

[@Kayllister291]

Emily herself said that not every theme would get its full loop as they're very long

[@rein9e]

It's a shame Emily cut off at the best part of the song with that guitar. It makes the whole theme my favorite in game

[@Cursed394]

My favourite theme for this gen is actually the nemona champio theme. I just feel it has so much story hidden in the tune and really reflects her character as both a rival and a champion level trainer. She's probably grown to be my favourite trainer too actually for the way she's been written defintely favourite rival in a long time so it just wraps in togethor. Love penny and Team Star too though :D Giacomo got that TALENT

[@KHfan0011]

Perfectly acceptable pick. Team Star Boss goes hard as hell. Me personally, I picked Sada/Turo, but I totally respect your decision. The music in this game goes so insanely hard.

[@Mr.Freeze420]

I get sinnoh vibes from the e4 for some reason I don’t know why. The start of geetas theme has the heart gold soul silver red and lance theme which is nice and I thought they would give such an epic theme to her.

[@XxMuncherxX]

Yes I would love to hear you go over the area zero theme it is very godly

[@SouthHill_]

Penny's theme starts off super hard, like the persona she had as Team Star's boss, but then unravels and reveals who she really is. Can see that in her team as well, starting with the dark and mysterious Umbreon and ending with the complete opposite in Sylveon.

[@Temnxeiz]

Fun fact!: There's actually a part that plays after what seems like the second loop of the Academy Ace Tournament's theme that is unique. I really really suggest you listen to it up to then because that specific part may just be my favorite part of a song.... ever.

[@sharksuperiority9736]

Champion Nemona’s theme is probably my favourite theme in the game, tied with the final boss theme. Just like the Ace Tournament, its just so uplifting and fun. Geeta’s theme was a relatively high stakes battle, against the person you’ve looked up too for the entire game, deciding whether or not you become champion. Nemona’s theme is just you and your best friend battling for fun, you just happen to be the strongest trainers in the region.

[@theunderstars...]

So happy to see someone else love the Team Star Boss theme as much as I did! I love Penny’s theme for how unexpected it was, but characters aside, Team Star Boss is number 1 for me.

[@MaxWelton]

9:50 It took me a while to figure out this song is literally the start of the Area Zero theme over and over and over

[@MaxWelton]

6:33 Oh I think it's a more-than-friendly.

[@Zepic34]

I'm excited to see your reactions. You always have such fun ones!

[@IlexEmily]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@foxxxy6224]

seconded! :DDD

[@lobstartail]

Funny how all the Team Star themes made it to A tier By extension all of the “villain” themes made it to A tier

[@IlexEmily]

Villains always have more fun 🤷‍♀️

[@MaxWelton]

5:45 It IS Geeta's theme, after all

[@jaydenroberts2615]

Bro there was a whole second half to the Ace Tournament theme which kicks it WAY into gear and then does a really good low key sax buildup to a finale, while also working well to loop back to the beginning

[@Robertz702]

I remember Penny's theme the least but after hearing it again, I underestimated it and it's a banger although for me, I like Team Star Boss theme and the E4 theme a bit more

[@mgbenz]

Academy Ace Tournament being that low is a massive crime. It's already unique in that it's a jazz piece as a battle theme which is very rare in the series. But the clincher is it also has an amazing sax solo that builds up to a finale in it's second loop that you didn't get to hear that elevates it to one of the best themes in the game. It's very reminiscent of Dolphin Shoals from Mario Kart 8. That song also had an amazing second half that you never get to hear in-game unless you watch the Highlight Reels.

[@hellburdened]

I had that glitch happen and I didn’t know so thank you for telling me this theme is actually good and not just that 5 notes on repeat.

[@mjm3091]

Academy Ace Tournament is such a end of the adventure mood, but with a major sprinkle of the end of the day at school vibe. I do kinda wish though that for the first one - every one we fight got slightly different versions of the theme, considering this is kinda the real Elite 4 fight of this game.

[@chaiseshinn3066]

I love how almost every battle theme in the game has references to past E4 and champion battles

[@itsnotpan.]

The professor's theme was by far the best and it fit the whole vibe too.

[@steventhings]

Penny Theme is EASILY S Tier! Such a banger! Lol

[@PhotoIsFilm]

I was expecting you to listen to more of the ace tournament battle theme it was getting to the best part of it

[@tinymighty5140]

I had no clue that Elite Four theme was glitched 😂 I had that happen to me and I thought that was the whole song

[@eckonycsk8er]

yes please do the Area zero themes deep dives, and dont forget songs like levitian city theme which is also superb!

[@BJGvideos]

Stg the full Elite Four theme has the exact trumpet riff from the Final Fantasy 4 battle music. Penny's music being composed before Giacomo had even met her is so much fun. I have a feeling that if he had known her, he would have gone *even harder* with it because of how difficult it was for her to do all this. god the last fight hits so hard. The overtones of the theme being so triumphant because *even the AI wants you to win* but then it gets swept away by the harsher tones because the security system is the real final boss and it refuses to let anybody overcome it...nnngh! and the way it opens on such a crystalline sound! It really gives the impression that you're fighting something far bigger than a sad robot--you're fighting the lingering will of their creator, and you're fighting Area Zero itself. Star, the weakest of the plots? huh. To me it was the absolute strongest of the main three. Made me VERY upset because it was just too damn relatable.

[@Sklil404]

My top three would probably be 1.Casioppias(penny) theme 2.Nemona (final battle) theme 3.AI Sada/turo theme

[@YoshiDryBones]

My top 3 battle themes are all in your top 4. 1. vs Cassiopeia 2. vs AI Sada/Turo 3. vs Team Star grunt My no. 4 and 5 picks (if we include all the OST) are Area Zero and Academy Ace Tournament.

[@scouse_roar]

Academy Ace Tournament is a long, long loop and obviously you said you’d have to cut some things but definitely listen back. Banger.

[@Ryanandwhpsh]

My favourite battle theme of scarlet and violet is actually Team star boss theme as well the other top row of the three is the area zero wild battle and Gym leader battle themes😄 Team star boss (1) Gym leader (2) Wild battle area zero wild battle theme

[@haine_eye]

Penny is like me because She probably plays rhythm game or like hardcore music

[@Asderios]

Geeta's theme is pretty cool. The references to gen 6 and the Spanish influences are good additions to her theme.

[@ConnorKrohnicles]

Noooo the best part of the Sada/Turo theme got cut off haha I think it’s an easy S for me

[@Chillaccino1]

Wait till Masters remixes penny

[@Inactive_channel_deleted]

The e4 and champion gives me flashbacks to the e4 and champion on US and UM

[@Orez-Suke]

I would put both nemora theme and gym leader theme as a D, Geeta as a D or C And Clavell theme as a A, SadaTuro ad a S

[@Mmmacaron]

The guitar in Geeta's theme makes me melt every single time 💖

[@choukaspic4712]

Oh my god ! The elite 4 has a theme ?!! I had the glitch ! I thought they got lazy or something... It would super serious with the glitched one to be fair 😅😅

[@IlexEmily]

I was lucky that my stream chat told me about it! I’m glad you’ve got to hear it now though!

[@Chillaccino1]

@@IlexEmily Funniest moment of my life :0

[@FreaaGlaceonJ8LCV0A3]

It's a shame both my playthroughs of Scarlet and Violet had the E4 and Champion themes Glitch because they're actually not too bad. Not as good as some of the other themes but definitely better than the 10 second loop I heard. It's hard to pick between Penny and Sada/Turo's theme since they're both just amazing to listen to. Great to hear your reactions to all these songs

[@SamuelTheAdept]

Alright Penny’s theme gives me headbanger energy every time I hear it. And the E4 themes are good vibe setters for the E4

[@cylland5060]

Cant wait for when pokemon masters ascends these themes into the heavens

[@joshuabryant4718]

Actually, that wasn't the full version of the tournament theme.

[@Critical1ce]

2:28 I had the same glitch! I honestly had no idea something was wrong at the time and thought it was just some strange stylistic choice until I watched a KZbin video

[@CryoJnik]

Had that same e4 glitch. Not gonna lie it made them seem more intimidating than they actually were.

[@DisguisedWolfGaming]

2:20 the way I wheezed haha 💀

[@weikoonng]

2:12 Emily, I think in the game if you didn’t click off the chat for example saying “Elite Four Rika challenged you into a battle” or some sort, the theme would actually go looping the start of the theme over and over again. Just like how Wielder Volo’s final battle theme didn’t go straight into the main rhythm but not after you click off the “challenge you to a battle” message. I’m sorry I didn’t finish watching all of your Violet playthrough but, this is what I’m thinking. 😅

[@nishant9289]

2:20 I laughed hard on what you said 😂😂😂

[@XxCarlosFlopXx]

0:27, the quiet kid in your school in a nutshell

[@KoriAqua]

The Champion battle didn't last long enough for me to hear the whole theme 😂

[@ElementsGathering833]

Would the treasures of ruin not count as boss battles because they are not trainers? They are technically boss battles because they are legendary Pokémon with a catch rate that’s basically zero with how hard it is to catch them, also their theme is actually the best theme I herd in the game.

[@gigifabulous]

For all the hype Nemona gave Geeta, she was probably one of the easier battles in the game. Her ace should have been Kingambit imo, not her own wig (which is made to be a lead Pokemon).

[@way7952]

Yeah I just thought it was odd that she put the toxic spikes pokemon at the end but I was pretty under leveled so it was a bit down to the wire

[@TechnoArpan]

Nemona admires Geeta but has also far surpassed Geeta(by Geeta's own words) which is such an interesting character detail

[@cljoe35]

This song goes hard bro. Omg. Penny shy AF lol

[@pkmngamer1236]

I did not know the Elite 4 had a theme! I had the glitch ALL 8 TIMES! (I forgot to buy healing moves)

[@rikkigibb8896]

I am only now hearing the elite four music for the first time despite playing and defeating then in my play through 😂😅

[@beltofbelt]

ace tournament theme is the best song in the game and its not close, my mind cannot be changed

[@EndyTheArtist]

Sada/Turo is an absolute fucking BANGER

[@nishant9289]

I would rank: S Tier: Penny, Sada & Turo A Tier: Team Star Grunt, Team Star Admin, Geeta B Tier: Academy Ace tournament, Nemona, Elite 4, Gym Leader C Tier: Others

[@AfreenSabah]

And yes. deep dive pls. I'd love it 1000000%. We were just, experiencing sooo many freaking things when that theme hit. Like, hoooollly shit! I'm 100000000000% on board! Yes the 0s keep increasing

[@BaguetteDerp]

cant wait to see what happens to the elite 4 theme in masters ex

[@chrisfallis9857]

on the team star boss theme you literally ended it right before the best part of the song 😭😭😭😭😭

[@eattheranch]

WE LOVE YOU GIACOMO

[@crowcoregames1785]

Toby fox be like "henlo i have made best theme in game lmao have profesor battle theme kek bye"

[@nurventilatoren]

AI Sada and Turo are the best one by a mile. But Penny's theme is great too ^^

[@EchoCedric561]

honestly i thought the E4 first 5 notes sounded more ominous than the actual theme. I liked Rika and Hassel but Poppy was bleh and Larry while it made sense, also felt bleh

[@ms.magenta]

I also had the glitch where the music stuck on the first few notes of the E5 theme

[@del4028]

I like Team Star Grunt more than the Boss one. Out of these on the video. My personal top would be this way 1. Vs Professor AI 2. Vs Team Star Grunt 3. Vs Penny

[@Kuponobu]

These ratings hurt my heart. 😭

[@TheZero1312]

A little late to ask but are going to react to the DLC music?

[@KnucklestheEcidna]

I would love to see you react to The way home: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet compilation from Juno songs. to get a Lyrical version of the Gen 9 Rival battles. it gives much more appreciation for their tracks.

[@londonhughes5986]

Cynthia and Diantha are my favorite champion themes.

[@deltasrage97yt]

AI Professor’s theme. S Tier 100%

[@zombinary3138]

I WOULD ADORE AN AREA ZERO ANALYSIS YES PLEASE!!

[@djgoku7774]

I like to think Momo created the Team Star themes 👌👍

[@lucylyles2632]

I had that glitch for every elite 4 and never knew XDDDDD I wonder if it’ll be fixed if I fight them again, if it’ll let me

[@deaconhunter9937]

I didn’t notice till the second playthrough. But at 12:40 anyone hear that slight legitmotif

[@Agent719]

My fave is in fact Penny's theme... But I really thought you were going to pick the Profesor Battle. Team Star was an honest surprise. Don't blame you though.

[@agentl9349]

I think in contrast to their normal theme Hop has the better final theme. Nemona didn't even get any cheering from the crowd... I think sword and shield has the better soundtrack in general.

[@KnucklestheEcidna]

the Elite 4 of gen 9 was a joke. the Victory road was definitely the WEAKEST in the entire game for me. I'm just so burned out on the concept of the Pokemon League and the gym challenge now.

[@Elizabeth-go4kv]

Omg!!! I clicked so fast- I love your reactions and energy!

[@Turbo161]

Fun fact all of Nemona’s themes are made by Toby Fox

[@xanam4913]

Toby confirmed all the pokemon sv tracks he composed/was involved in as a part of a newsletter at the end of last year, and nemona's wasn't on there, it's a common misconception!