How to Teambuild in Pokemon - Part 1: Understanding Roles | Competitive Pokemon EXPLAINED

One of the videos I've been meaning to make since first starting the channel, I wanted to tackle the questions of "How to build competitive teams in Pokemon" and "Where do I start in teambuilding" with this video. However, as I began working on the series - I quickly realized I had my work cut out for me and decided to split the topic into a small series of videos instead. So stay tuned for future installments of this team building tutorial series.
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Never feel bad for making long videos. We all currently have a lot of free time to watch more youtube

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@@jonathanvandagriff7515 people were like… dying and getting sick so not rlly

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[@JamesDC42]

I've been a super casual player since Blue & Red. All I've ever done is pick Pokémon I like and just giving them the same type move and getting rid of the ones that do no damage. I'm trying my best to learn so thank you for the help. P.S My favourite Pokémon is Zebstrika, that's how casual I am.

[@TrainerGoldAlt]

Zebstrika isn't a bad pokemon it just has terrible coverage and trash moves

[@andrevinicius6976]

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[@SSJMizfit]

@Mr T I'm the same way bubby. I know Mim is a power house I guess... But that my favorite 😆 hopefully we run into each other and try our teams out

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@@TrainerGoldAlt yeah... so it's a bad pokemon.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@Mr T overheat sucks. and even then, it's a physical attacker.

[@stunt647]

I think the most important lesson 1 should learn when getting into competitive play is you will not win every battle. You are gonna lose a lot and that's not bad. Like he said in the video it's impossible to squeeze everything onto a team and you will encounter teams that you don't have an answer to or teams that will shut down what you're trying to do or you're just about to win but that 10 percent chance to miss heat wave happens or you were fully paralyzed for the turn or you flinched to an iron head. RNG will say that you lose the battle but that's just part of the game

[@dayshonsmith1485]

That’s very important to remember!!! that’s usually what I teach people as well! No matter how great your team is… you’re either run into someone who outsmarts you, you miss something that was crucial, you make a wrong Prediction, or the team your facing has answers for your team &/or you have NO answer for there time… it happens and that’s ok. The game has HIGH levels of RNG and prediction in it… being ok with that and not letting it get to u is very important

[@NVE]

​​@@dayshonsmith1485 i guess its sort of akin to competitive poker in a way. A lot of strategy and skill but also a lot of chance.

[@pownotthere]

How to build a team ( guide by 1000 elo player ) > add a trick room, hazards, weather, etc set-up pokemon > add 5 more sweeper > add moves > battle > lose

[@PurplePickle16]

So true

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I love these videos. They're very enlightening and feature a magnetic personality to boot.

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[@sonsai10]

Very good video. As a game designer, this kind of mechanical/tactical analisys helps a lot in understanding the game mechanica in a more abstracted way

[@QuandaleDingle-ps7yj]

I got a homeschool assignment on where I had to write an essay about a topic of my choosing, and this helped a bunch, Thank You!

[@splurgy.]

Really trying my best to get into Pokémon and this helps, despite being still extremely overwhelming

[@dericmatthew4074]

Finally a video that actually explains in depth guides for team building that doesnt say in the first get go to fucking check your team in pokemon showdown or whatever. And one that actually divides all different important topics and doesn’t squeeze it into one 30 min video. Im subscribing.

[@namomattrix9808]

This is exactly what i subscribed for. Keep it up Nathan!

[@MathewDrafts]

Great video man, looking forward to the series! Even as a more experienced player I don’t think you can ever be too familiar with the basics and fundamentals of the game we play, so this series should really be useful to everyone 😁

[@slavgugu1541]

Thank you for the this man! I’m currently learning how to build Strong teams and this guide was by far the best! I’m looking forward to part 2

[@daddy_lasagna5249]

I know this is an older video and you might not see this but, this series is amazing and exactly what I needed for team building. Thank you so much. You are the best competitive poketuber for competitive players

[@NathanLikesChicken]

So kind! I appreciate it

[@borismuller86]

Damn it where were these videos when I was learning Pokémon battling years ago? 😂

[@-.killua.-8038]

Ikr

[@aksel148]

That was such a great way to teach people how team building works. Its so great to have some help from a pro when you just started.

[@medraut6599]

You have very good content. I'm glad you popped up in my recommendations. I've been searching for this info for quite a while, and have come across other pokemon youtubers and you have the best educational videos.

[@drissdouiri7840]

Second comment on the same day to thank you for your videos they're really interesting and helpful, and your explanation is precise but clear. Thanks man !

[@SSJMizfit]

I love that u took this approach. I have been a casual player since the late 90s... Looking to up my game. Look forward to receiving ur advice and help

[@muffinmonster4341]

This was helpful, can't wait for part 2 :D

[@Circ00mspice]

Every one of my single player teams is a hyper offensive team so at least I got that figured out

[@abrarnoorani8385]

I'm super thankful that you took this approach for. I play doubles and *still* found this kinda helpful.

[@brayloncroom7807]

bro great tutorial, I can't wait to watch the next episodes!

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Omg this is the best tutorial for pokemon showdown team building, Subscribed Dude!! Keep it up, we all be strugglin in this kind of pandemic :)

[@Telephotpmac]

Great job, through explanation. Thank you for all the help you give.

[@ryukihan2598]

My undefeated team *(World Pokemon Battle Champion 2013-2018)* - Gengar - Milotic - Metagross - Tyranitar - Lugia (Shiny) - Dragonite

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Team full of pseudo legendary and a legendary 👀🤷🏾‍♂️

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Love the video.keep them coming!

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[@alexalicious8173]

I just started playing pokemon unbound and have really enjoyed the upped difficulty instead of just spamming my strongest move and sweeping! I'm also starting to learn about EV and IV training and it's so interesting and cool! I was never allowed to play these games as a kid so now I'm 25 and attempting to learn it and really make my brain work and it's been so fun so far! Gotta say though thanks for compressing these down into shorter 10 minute videos and making it easier for a noob like me to understand! Having it broken down into ~10 minute videos is soooo much easier to digest than like a feature film length video explaining it all! Thank you again and I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@rendylljayandamon8832]

This is really what I need.. And even though I'm not like other players that play hardcore which I play only for fun.. I suck at building teams.. And this serve a subscribe

[@courier60]

Just got into showdown. This video really helped me build a strong team!

[@Bob-vp6yi]

Hey so I’m getting back into pokemon after being super competitive and loving it when I was a kid so this is helping me a lot

[@-.killua.-8038]

Ikr

[@TheYashakami]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

[@pixiecloud3745]

I really love this.. This really helped me ALOT! Thanks!

[@ragpyldz1624]

Yes! Finally!

[@BarbeChenue]

I've been reading Smogon individual Pokémon profiles for years (13?), yet I didn't understand them that much. Very enlightening!!

[@realIkeaMan]

First time anyone has properly explained pivots to me. I've only ever been told their characteristics, not their actual job.

[@OK-sd3lp]

It's the war of attrition through hps. Switching in a mon that 2 hit something and takes 3+ hits in return is just favorable for tempo.

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This is exactly what I am looking for

[@iloveihateu]

You feel sorry for making it long? Wouldn’t be sorry if I were you, this is quality dude!

[@calebgowan2259]

Thank you for this I’ve been trying to get into competitive since alpha sapphire and omega ruby this video helped a lot

[@pinoycartalk]

actual mature adult my age discussing pokemon? You have earned a Sub and Likes my dude. Love the "in service to my younger self".

[@ChikaJihyo]

really helpful video. Super appreciated :D

[@averymcilwraith8829]

AHHHHH THIS IS SO DANG HELPFUL

[@gottesurteil3201]

I'm hoping to find a good place to start after getting humiliated in my friend's showdown draft. Thanks for doing this.

[@frogguycomics9095]

MAN YOU ARE LEGENDARY

[@BigTa1k]

This might seem a bit strange but this video has inspired me to work on a script for a similar video/video series for another game I play since there's a lot of overlap with the role concepts in that game (sweepers and wallbreakers mainly) compared to in Pokemon.

[@ivbyse]

Such quality videos!

[@jensheilman4179]

This was super helpful. I want to get into playing ranked games in scarlet/violet and most of the other resources I found use very specific examples to explain team building that I can't understand most of it because I don't have the experience.

[@ThJJGMan]

Really good stuff, learned heaps and you've got great energy thanks!

[@Gromire]

I only play 3v3 battle stadium, so it’s harder to fit in all the roles listed, but then again not all of the roles may be needed in that format. Still great info for any format and can’t wait to see the next vid

[@paladinsskrtskrt6117]

In 3v3, you probably wont need hazards as much, and choice sets seem pretty good

[@flame3723]

This helps even 3 years later ty

[@TheRealityJack]

A very clear and concise video for beginners! I love this series already. My teambuilding skills are kind of decent I guess, but I could definitely use a deeper understanding of what I am doing and why I am doing it. Because my strategy so far was to steal teams and movesets and then tweak them according to my own playstyle and experience lol. I look forward to a video of yours explaining which Pokemon have great synergy and practical examples on how to use them well together.

[@Jack-id5gm]

TheRealityJack honestly, that is a fine play style

[@NathanLikesChicken]

Glad to hear it! Personally, I find that team building can help improve your own skill in-game, as it gives you a great understanding of what makes teams tick.

[@destinitaylor4360]

I’m making a story and I’m trying to make a balanced team with various sorts of personalities. It’s gonna be a dragon, dark, and fire type team with some Electric, (maybe) fairy, ghost type, Physic type, and fighting type Pokémon thrown in. So videos like this really help

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This video is fantastic

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I love these videos

[@Chaogardenx]

Thx a lot!

[@phamvuminh8435]

Great vid, you've just earned a sub. I was building my team to compete with some of my friends and then I saw your vid. I love Chandelure and I wanna make him work, but he just to slow for a sweeper and if I put choice scarf on him he just too weak. What role do you think he should take and what teammates are best? Thanks a lot

[@maverick4900]

Great video.

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you're awesome dude

[@hibbs1712]

Trickroom/tailwind/electoweb use will make you a better pokemon player i swears it

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I love your videos

[@fortnitesexman]

what you said at the beginning reminded me that yeah, i was really confused about why everyone thought u-turn was so good "it's just slower switching with a bit of damage thrown in what's the big deal?"

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What a great video

[@NightKrowe]

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for, thank you, jeez. Team and play videos are nice and the ones that tell you what every stat and nature does are informative but i want to know how team building works!!!

[@leendert101]

Finaly found the info needed.. geez :)

[@leendert101]

Still dont understand: what is a wall breaker? Why use it? When use it? What is a tank? How to ev spread it? When use it?

[@forenta2061]

Lenny by my understanding, a tank is a Pokémon that’s like support, and can take a lot of hits. For example, togekiss learns this move called follow me, which makes it so all the attack hit it. In doubles, you can use this so togekiss takes all the attacks, because togekiss has very good hp and special defense and defense. Also, I think a wall breaker means a Pokémon to have that defeats Pokémon like these, because if you can’t deal with Pokémon like togekiss, it can be a very bad situation.

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He will make a great Professor Oak

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I am a competitive player, and I need this

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An Eagles and Pokemon fan? That’s a sub for me.

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Thank you

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i wonder why these thing can keep my attention more than my school lesson

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Passion

[@felipeandresmartinez6705]

>Great Video. For a reason or another I start playing more competitive recently and this helps a lot. Buuuuuuut Can you made a video on actual meta pokemons or team comp? Thanks a lot!

[@7GSC251]

Having varying types and stuff is only if you want to win a lot and fight really good players. The thing is that, most people have no idea what they are doing so you could for instance, choose your favorites. If you have good moves and you understand how to play right, your still gonna win.

[@Th3A1mighty]

I like using melmetal as a mixed wall with assult vest high special defense it’s pretty good

[@francojosemusantedurand1679]

I'm trying to use all pokes, from gen in gen (actually I'm in kanto). But this thinks are too good bro. Love doubles battles 7 ou, and this tips gonna make me understand the game. Thank you so much bro

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Just a think (sorry my English, I'm not so good ). About subtitles, can you make a Spanish subtitles?. Or ill?(? Because it's to good this

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*Flashbacks of the defensive steelix*

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Not at all a joke, you look exactly like a young version of my stepdad James.

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Skyconthefinder approved

[@joshmountain9705]

the initial rant on "viable" here could be easily solved by just saying optimal instead of viable. Love the vid though. edit: Wait how is the video 1 month old with 3 year old comments?

[@AutisticPotato7]

Honestly i hope this series helps me i have a team i want to build but my staple has to work 😅 typhlosion is gonna hate me when im done with this team.

[@Audio041194]

I just wanted to say, I know it is way off topic, but the decoration in that room looks like you live in your grandparents house, I do as well and my room looks so similar. Gma is getting older so I live with her to help her out around the house and when she goes out. Honestly though I like the old/rustic/conservative style of decoration anyhow. I also want to not on topic I really like that you broke these up into lessons so you can refer back to individual lessons when you need a refresher on a topic and allows you to watch them at your own pace with out having to chapter search or any work like that just make a playlist put em in and bam you can always find them.

[@kujikawathemeekmage3640]

what I wish I knew when I started is that your strongest move is to switch

[@Male_Parent]

Lol I always make gimmick teams like my doubles NU pink shiny team consisting of a Virizion (assault vest) and Sneasel (eviolite) to use beat up and get 4 stages to my physical attack. Then using reflect to half physical damage (if the Sneasel lives). And since my attack is so low, I can also use foul play against any strong physical opponents (with STAB). My last couple pokemon are mainly just mixed attackers like Celebi (half support, U-turn, still need to get a legit shiny Celebi D:) and Meinshao. Also yes I know Sneasel works really good with icicle crash & knock off but this is a gimmick team :v

[@ohmeohmicah]

I used choice band gorilla tactics Galar-Darmanitan once, he used earthquake and OHKOed an inteleon

[@youoweme1721]

I'm new to competitive pokemon. I have played gen 3 a lot of times but I have never really grasps the idea of team building and putting moves on pokemon different from their type. I have seen alakazam using electric type moves so I'm curious. How can I start building strong moveset on my pokemon?

[@KinkajusRevenge]

Ever tried Choice Specs Blissey? It works cuz no one expects it. Also, Final Gambit Ninjask

[@V0lt1j]

Without watching the video what do you guys think I have that’s good for gen 6 ou without too much depth it’s goodra weavile gengar sandslash that I recently got rid of ferothorn for because rapid spin mega charizard y and landorus therian

[@commentanywhere92]

What site do you use to plan the movesets, EVs and IVs?

[@lilliekat1103]

I've been trying to make a team and the pokemon on it are Sylveon, Polteagist, Togakiss and Tyrantum (2v2 battles)). I just pick my favorite pokemon and then look up a moveset, but it's really not going well.. I lose every time

[@sournote8610]

Would my Ribombee be considered Utility then? I have it to set up Sticky Web, but I also knows Quiver Dance which I use if Ribombee hasn't been hit yet.

[@r3io4mf]

A pokemon can have multiple roles

[@-.killua.-8038]

@@r3io4mf tru

[@sketchtheparadigmyork1217]

The one thing I’ve grown to dislike about Pokémon games is how every meta team is pretty much the same few Pokémon. With bdsp I’m making it a point to use whatever Pokémon I want, not just what’s the strongest and most popular. My chimecho has done pretty well up to the 8th gym.

[@screechingtoad2683]

Arboliva is deceptively tanky and provides utility. So pokemon can fill 2 roles at once

[@SlothOfDanger]

"Rezi-Dual damage"

[@emilygordbort7300]

6:45 Hey uhhh I'm playing doubles and the first thing you learn in vgc is that hazards aren't all that helpful Do you have other vids that are more geared towards Doubles or should I look elsewhere

[@sukhmeet8665]

Are these roles mainly just for singles or also doubles?

[@Eqonosp]

Where is the battle footage in the video from?