Cynthia's Garchomp: From Gible to MASTERS 8 | Complete History

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

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[@babycee1165]

Cynthia is the definition of what a champion should be and inspire to be she is strong and confident and strives to be the best and intelligent and has a powerful Dragon by her side truly a Champion that proceeds her reputation

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Hopefully Ash lives up to her reputation :)

[@WhatDoesntkillYa]

They really cynthia's lifelong partner get taken down by pokemon ash trained in a year. By a lucario that was essentially born yesterday too...

[@patrickkh1245]

@@WhatDoesntkillYa it was damaged by Sirfetch too though

[@Rippen_Crippen]

@@WhatDoesntkillYa Power and Bond > Experience

[@Rippen_Crippen]

@@WhatDoesntkillYa let’s not forget that Greninja was in the same boat but fans like you wanted Ash to beat Alain’s experienced Charizard with it

[@nintendolife25]

The devs knew EXACTLY what they were doing by making Garchomp Cynthia’s ace. Even with Fairy types introduced, that Pokémon destroys teams. Thanks for this video, Professor!

[@thatoneguy5343]

@@eljordinio7647 A better moveset would be Dragon Claw (Strong stab), Earthquake (Strong stab), Poison Jab (Fairy coverage and Poison odds), and Swords Dance (Attack booster).

[@zimonzieclown1633]

@@thatoneguy5343 That's actually the exact moveset they gave Cynthia's Garchomp in BDSP.

[@thatoneguy5343]

@@zimonzieclown1633 Oh yeah. Well it’s a good moveset.

[@magnuswannabe4374]

@@eljordinio7647 why dig over earthquake?

[@Alexgodofwar5662]

Bro forgot about ice types

[@andylozano088]

He forgot to add all the wins garchomp has against all the kids that first picked up diamond and pearl

[@thenebulaxyz8849]

That number is immeasurable and is rumored to still be growing to this day.

[@pikachublue6194]

Cynthia and garchomp went through a lot and grow together and they are still a team like ash and Pikachu

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Very true!

[@WhatDoesntkillYa]

They really cynthia's lifelong partner get taken down by pokemon ash trained in a year. By a lucario that was essentially born yesterday too...

[@drstrange4625]

@@WhatDoesntkillYa mean ash probably had a lot of battles with them and trained with them more than the others. Plus with the tournament and the battles it’s easy to see why he beat Cynthia. Also it’s not like she was easy he found it difficult. as for how much time elapsed we can assume that from when he got riolu from an egg up until the battle with Cynthia an entire year maybe more passed which is more than enough to train it and get it high enough level to battle.

[@BrunoReis-pw9op]

pikachu is trash.

[@BoyDugo02]

Reasons why Garchomp is my favorite dragon Pokemon: 5% Design 95% Cynthia.

[@jozimastar95]

2:45 look how happy garchomp is after beating a bunch of lvl 5 unevolved Pokemons

[@Jayakrishnantr5217]

So glad to see this one professor! The queen's iconic ace!! 🔥🔥

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

My pleasure!!

[@robertbreschard3493]

This is the shark of the land

[@LordRumshi]

Cynthia and her Garchomp are certainly one of the most formidable duos within the series. While it may never happen, it would be nice to see how the future sinnoh champion and her ace were during their initial journey.

[@Momo-zi7sp]

@@eljordinio7647 One stone edge and that Charizard is dead lmao

[@Momo-zi7sp]

@@eljordinio7647 None of his attacks are effective against garchomp. He resist his strongest move (G max wildfire) 4 times. Only way charizard can do damage is his dragon move which is close range. Garchomp is easily taking this cake.

[@Momo-zi7sp]

@@eljordinio7647 Point still stands. Garchomp outspeeds charizard and one shots him with stone edge, whereas Charizard and even his G Max form dont even one shot Garchomp with dragon pulse, even if it has choice specs equipped. Garchomp is taking this win without difficulty.

[@SMCwasTaken]

Can they Beat Mario and Luigi tho?

[@SMCwasTaken]

​@@Momo-zi7spHow about Mario and Luigi tho?

[@michaeltran4275]

Cynthia inspired Paul to have his own Garchomp, which is a Male Garchomp due to a scar on his fin, he has 3 moves that Cynthia’s Female Garchomp uses: 1: Dragon Claw 2: Stone Edge 3: a Draco Meteor

[@laxusstrauss5945]

thats Paul point to train ash In fact he used the same strategies that the champions are known for to prepar ash against Them Lance's trapping gyarados Steven's agilty psychic combo And cynthia's brutal strength

[@ericlang7987]

A possible fourth move he could have would have to be Flamethrower or Fire Blast

[@Vantoxify]

Cynthia has battled more than I thought on screen. I never watched BW fully but I knew she showed up at some point. I also forgot about her appearance in Arceus and the Jewel of Life

[@bige81892]

Oh the memories of struggling against that monster of Garchomp in diamond and pearl. Cynthia made me fall in love with the species. The fact that it took over 15 years for it to suffer an on screen loss only shows that it’s one of the most powerful Pokémon of all time. I honestly think that, besides Pikachu Cynthias garchomp would have given Leon’s Charizard the battle of its life.

[@WhatDoesntkillYa]

They really cynthia's lifelong partner get taken down by pokemon ash trained in a year. By a lucario that was essentially born yesterday too...

[@madnessarcade7447]

@@WhatDoesntkillYa lucario is a prodigy not just any trained pokemon

[@langadube9611]

@@WhatDoesntkillYa Think of Garchomp as Goku and Lucario as Gohan. Lucario just has more natural talent and latent potential.

[@lesterism]

Garchomp is the Leon's Charizard when Leon was still not introduced in the show. They're definitely matched. No one can say that Charizard is stronger than Garchomp because they haven't even battled yet, and the show specifically tells us that this is Cynthia's first Pokemon World Championship and she swept her way from the bottom to Rank 2.

[@joejohnson4725]

@@lesterism If you actually watched the anime, you know Leon's Charizard and Ash's Pikachu are on another level. Cynthia is a distant third strongest way behind Ash and Leon. Cynthia's Garchomp was even with Iris' haxorus and needed mega evolution to beat it. It also couldn't easily beat sirfetchd resulting in it taking a lot of damage, and couldn't beat a weakened Mega Lucario that already fought a fresh Dynamax Togekiss. Leon easily beat Mega Lucario with just Mr. Rime and Dragapult, 2 base mons.

[@alexisschiffer4830]

I understand that the anime has a lower budget per episode but the battle between Palmer’s Milotic and Cynthia’s Garchomp in the Arceus movie was so beautiful.

[@lesterism]

True, all I can say its magnificent to watch despite being short

[@somerandomfan2096]

You’re giving Everyone PTSD Of Cynthia Battle Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

XD

[@drstrange4625]

@@ProfessorAlexSilverdid you play platinum or diamond and pearl ? If so what was your experience against Cynthia

[@Auron1Roxas2]

I do love how Iris' Haxorus was able to go toe to toe with Garchomp, really shows far she's come.

[@charyzardystarscream4610]

this was the video I was waiting for! It is a crime it took me this long to have time to watch this fine video!

[@derekbackofen6]

I’ll never forget Cynthia’s words too ash and Pual she foresaw herself battle one of them in the champion league ash vs Cynthia was one of the best battles of the whole anime merry Christmas as well my friend

[@kidszergaming4815]

One of my favourite moments was when Cynthia used only garchomp to defeat 4 of paul's pokemon without taking in that much damage, it showed how strong and powerful garchomp was.

[@wanderlustwarrior]

I feel like they decided to nerf Cynthia and make defeating her believable by making Garchomp's moveset worse before the Master's Eight. *Three* Dragon type moves and a barely used Stealth Rock, all of which Lucario resists? Getting rid of Flamethrower, Dig, Brick Break and Sandstorm?

[@perritoshido5845]

Since the battle is dictated by script, I don’t think it really mattered. It’s not like the production goes, oh well, Cynthia’s Garchomp has dig now so we are totally incapable of creating a scenario where Ash wins, so F for his goal of fighting Leon. Even with the most powerful moveset you could think of, the result would have been the same. The moves writers pick for the battle are mainly to add drama and flashiness

[@Distortion23]

Presentation matters. What anime presented was a heavily nerfed and dumbed down Cynthia. Think about it for more than five seconds and it gives the impression that in-universe, Cynthia would have easily won if she wasn’t being an idiot and messing up Garchomp’s moveset.

[@madnessarcade7447]

@@Distortion23 this is the anime not the games none of that matters in the anime all moves are op

[@madnessarcade7447]

this is the anime not the games none of that matters in the anime all moves are op

[@armantrto180]

@@perritoshido5845 Ash shouldve lost to Cynthia. His stats are bad compared to do cynthia, dianthia and leon.

[@selfdog8565]

Beautifully crafted and edited as always Professor Silver! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Thanks, will do!

[@robertlembo]

If they were going to keep Ash in the story, I would have liked to see Cynthia win that battle and then throttle Leon. But I'm glad that after 15 years, and my first generation of Pokemon, she's still recognized for her power and grace. Ash finishing his story after beating my Champion is a very fitting end for his character 😖😭

[@ThorHC11]

I agree. If it wasn't the end for Ash, I think Cynthia winning the M8 is the best timeline. But they couldn't end Ash's story any other way.

[@pikachuyip1478]

The Fight of Ash Vs Cynthia in Journey was very intense but kinda didn’t show off Mega Garchomp.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Awesome video Professor Alex as always ❤️

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Thank you!!

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Video Idea: The History of Ash's Talonflame

[@oscarromerocastanon2002]

Yes

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On my list!!

[@stephaniegabriel4517]

Heck yes!!

[@Fuegro_]

About time professor ! You keep the best ace pokemon for the end i see 😌 Garchomp is really a strong pokemon. Her design fit her so well and cynthia can be proud to have her. Can't wait to see what the futur will be for cynthia and garchomp but i hope to see them very soon. Thank you for your best class so far professor

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Garchomp didn't go mega against Lucario because the writers needed a plausible way for Ash to win. I love Ash, but it's true.

[@arceuspokemon7545]

Cry more

[@Claudiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

cynthia and garchomp could've remained undefeated if not for the ash vs Leon must encounter in the masters 8 finals. Still my favourite trainer by a mile

[@zackmick]

I would’ve loved to see a fight between Cynthia’s garchomp and dianthas mega Gardivoir, especially considering the fact that that Cynthia suggested having a battle with diantha after ash beat Leon

[@zackmick]

@@eljordinio7647 yeah but knowing Cynthia’s she’ll probably change her movepool to give her sister from another mister a a fun challenging battle 😁

[@laxusstrauss5945]

@@eljordinio7647 since the tournament ended there is nO point to.keep garchomp movest nerfed The movest of garchomp will change like she did everytime she appeard again and diantha herself stated that cynthia is the only one who has a chance to defeat leon among the champions

[@vegaaltair8478]

Thanks for the video, Professor! I really waited for this one When I was playing Platinum back when I was in junior high long ago, I really adores Cynthia. She is a first showcased badass female champion with a frikkin dragon shark, Garchomp as her ace, and I'm a sucker for a cool dragon pokemon as well, I really like their dynamic and I kinda wish Journey tells us more about her first journey with gible as her starter rather than a short flashback, or better yet, give her a separate short story about her first journey. Also interesting note that Garchomp never had her strongest ground attack, Earthquake, due to a possible issue in Japan itself that the move was closely tied to a natural disaster that strike the nation. Which is unfortunate because it could change the tides on some battle into her favor, but I can respect their decision to do so

[@doccavs723]

So fun to see how cerebral the fight between Ash and Cynthia in the finals tournament. But during the Lucario-Garchomp showdown, there were no more tactics employed, just pure brute strength. Ash and Cynthia will be missed but hopefully they would still show up in special episodes in the upcoming Scarlet/Violet series

[@daniellee773]

That is because both pokemon were exhausted from previous battles. Garchomp was damaged by Sirfetchd while Mega Lucario by Dmax togekiss

[@daniellee773]

@@eljordinio7647 Mega Lucario was still exhausted from the battle with dmax togekiss. It used up it energy for using aura sphere spirit bomb. Even Leon and Diantha noted how it was on equal footing with Garchomp because they were both weakened from previous battles.

[@daniellee773]

@@eljordinio7647 Yes and Cynthia did not use powerup on her garchomp because she had to wear down mega lucario as much as possible and regular togekiss cannot do that. Mega Garchomp would not have stood a chance against almost healthy Mega Lucario due to damage it took from the duck knight

[@jungyoonlee375]

This seems to be my only favorite Professor.. XD

[@trentwillams7805]

That was the first time I seen a pokemon like Cynthia's Garchomp that so powerful and amazing victory I have ever seen WOW.

[@lightorchestrator]

While it would have been a great battle to see Mega-Garchomp vs Mega-Lucario, I think many, including yourself, overlook the fact that at the time Garchomp faced Lucario in the masters 8 tournament all four of its moves were not very effective against the steel and fighting type Mega-Lucario. So it was a strategic decision on Cynthia's part to instead go for dynamax Togekiss and overpower Mega-Lucario.

[@zackmick]

You sir deserve a very very, merry Christmas. Keep up the good work

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Thanks, you too!

[@Jess19980]

Cynthia's Garchomp is indeed the strongest Dragon type in all of Sinnoh

[@Goyanks28]

That final battle against Ash’s mega Lucario was amazing. I got emotional watching two warriors match blow for blow until the very end.

[@madnessarcade7447]

5:13 foreshadowing her loss to ash

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

☝️

[@MoramothHauntz]

Every once and a while I question is the hype earned for a certain fictional thing. Cynthia and Garchomp definitely live up to it

[@SilverRonald]

Let's face it, if Ash were to go to Paldea, his "champion" Pikachu will fall to a Level 5 Lechonk just like it did Snivy

[@christopherbeltran7697]

Thank you for finally doing Cynthia's garchomp was not expecting it to come this soon! 🔥🙌

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

More to come!

[@CoolNala]

Ah, Garchomp. The best Pokémon of a Champion (Other than Ash). I wish it would have battled Ash's Charizard, Sceptile, or Infernape, but Lucario and Sirfetch'd were ok. I wish we had a spin-off series of Cynthia and Garchomp. Would be worth the watch. A bond that deserves more love and screentime.

[@paolocalapatia6401]

As much as it is Awesome that Ash beat Cynthia, I'm still iffy on the fact that THEY NOT ONLY didn't have Garchomp Mega Evolve BUT ALSO not know at least One Ground-type Move🌏 for STAB since Ash DOES have Pikachu⚡ & Lucario⚙ I know about The Earthquake & Magnitude ban BUT there are Moves theyv'e shown after that w/c bypass it: Stomping Tantrum, Bulldoze, Earth Power (w/c Her Gastrodon just did use against Pikachu),...Not even moves like Dig, Sand Tomb, & Mud Shot ALSO I think Infernape🔥 DESERVES a chance for redemption cause of The Moltres Episode

[@knucklestheceoofmemes7755]

Alternative title: History of pokemon that give PTSD to everybody

[@MarcusMapua]

Imagine if they had kept Cynthia's Garchomp's previous movepool into utilization in Journeys. If they did, I don't think Dracovish, Sirfetch'd, Haxorus, or even Lucario would have had any chance in fighting the Sinnoh Queen Champ's Ace Pokemon

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I’d love a series on young Cynthia and her Gible

[@cityrat3237]

Cynthia and Garchomp were so strong and undefeated that Cynthia had considered retiring because after constantly winning she didn’t think there was anyone left to beat her. I’m glad losing made her realize she still has competition. It would have sucked to know she officially retired. But after so many wins it was understandable why she considered it

[@usedpidemo]

Even if it didn’t win against a Legendary, it remains as one of the strongest Pokémon in the anime! I wish it had a Ground type move like Earth Power or Stomping Tantrum in Journeys or kept Brick Break to scrap with Mega Lucario on equal footing. That would have been so awesome. And even though it was foreshadowed at the end of Sinnoh, a match between Mega Garchomp and Blaze Infernape would have sick as well, providing the redemption Infernape needed after an underwhelming return against Moltres.

[@rabia7012]

Cynthia and garchop will forever be legendary

[@MiBrin]

Her garchomp is just a beast. And I do not think it's a draw against Caitlin because even she admitted during the battle that she fears Cynthia's strong attacks. And I agree: mega Lucario would never have won against mega Garchomp.

[@derekdeoleogratereaux]

I was waiting for this video

[@MegaZeditz]

Omg yass! I have been waiting for this! Maybe you can do Leon's Charizard (btw I do not like Leon) but I just wanted to hear about The history of Leon's Charizard lol. (If you did that one yet)

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Coming up real soon :)

[@diamondboyzgoku5006]

Garchomp is one of the best champion pokemon especially Cynthia's and Ace Pokemon with a lot of wins

[@mrbubbles6468]

Favorite thing about Cynthia is she somehow managed to beat Tobius. Tobius

[@Jooob929]

Tobias*

[@pokemonparrot6673]

I'm getting both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for Christmas plus my birthday is on the 26th of December ,too!🎄🎂

[@stephendavid1875]

This is the definition of badass

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

🤘🤘

[@AlexTheMultiFanStudios]

I can only imagine Cynthia’s Garchomp meets Professor Sycamore’s Garchomp. Mega Garchomp showdown?

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Cynthia all the way :)

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

It would be cool to see Cynthia battle a trainer that has a Firgibax! It would be interesting to see who would win, if it were just Garchomp vs. Frigibax. I would love to see that fight play out. I'm sure it would be intense!

[@ShortGundamReviews]

yessir, you finnaly did garchomp

[@GAME7ROCK]

thankk yoouuu for the video prof silver

[@Ilya77232]

Cynthia should get her own TV series. Would've been crazy to see how she started her journey as a young trainer. Her friendship with Flint and Volkner (as seen in the anime, they are kinda close, as both cheered for her in Masters 8), her rivalry with Palmer (in some cameos throughout anime and movies there were few battles between them shown) her encounter with Diantha and beginning of their friendship, her connections with Cyrus, Alder and others. It would be cool, because it will be a different, new story, but the same time not entirely new, when people even question whether it's the same continuity or not (like Horizons), but something deeply tied to main anime (with Ash). Also, some cameos, references and mentions that were present in main anime series here can receive bigger role and further development. Also, we can see a battle vs Ash from her point of view. And her battle vs Diantha (as they wanted a battle, but it wasn't shown), vs Tobias (if it was). And eventually her further story after battle vs Ash.

[@GreyLeo]

All I'm saying about the Lucario vs Garchomp battle they really nerfed her by taking away Brick Break from her moveset

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Stealth rock wasn't necessary imo

[@GreyLeo]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver it wasn't but hey gotta give Sir fetched some shine I guess

[@wanderlustwarrior]

Stealth Rock wasn't even the problem, having *three* Dragon type moves as her only attacking option was.

[@GreyLeo]

@@wanderlustwarrior exactly what was she gonna do if she had to face Diantha 😭

[@N21464]

Cynthia dynamaxing togekiss was the right option.If she didn’t lucario would have easily beat it and then it would have an advantage against garchomp who had already taken a lot of damage from togekiss.Heck the show itself even states that using dmax over mega was the best option in the recaps

[@N21464]

It took a lot of damage from togekiss’s max moves and lost a ton of stamina from its gmax aurasphere

[@N21464]

Yeah it did take a lot of damage from the first max airstream and it took damage from the third one while it was charging up its aurasphere,it only avoided the second max airstream

[@madnessarcade7447]

8:23 says a lot about ash when her only loss is to him

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Hundred percent

[@Distortion23]

And she only barely lost after making several dumb decisions throughout the match and messing up her Garchomp’s moveset.

[@madnessarcade7447]

@@Distortion23 this is the anime not the games none of that matters in the anime all moves are op

[@Distortion23]

@@madnessarcade7447 The anime has shown that super effective moves still exist, as do resisted moves.

[@madnessarcade7447]

@@Distortion23 ok they can be worked around There are other ways to win outside of those A not very effective move can still OHKO an opponent in the anime

[@heavyfromteamfortress2356]

Great work as always but still I still see Cynthia won that battle

[@axels3188]

I think Cynthia’s Garchomp was very cool she could’ve been a good teacher for Ash’s Gible to reach its potential and it a-bit sad Ash’s Lucario beat Her instead of Dragonite as that would’ve been its redemption from loosing to Paul’s Garchomp and can you do Ash’s Lucario next.

[@jayzz1716]

The issue with momanite is that garchomp hits hard especially since moves would be super effective garchomp would have won since ash used reversal we know what that does otherwise he would have lost

[@A.A.Gcomics]

kinda wish that ash's dragonite fought garchomp since it fought paul's garchomp and lost having her redeem herself as a powerful pseudo legendary but still happy that it took down Leon's dragapult

[@edsbegaming507]

I forgot about iris and cynthias first fight in unova!!! I had just watched the masters 8 match yesterday and seeing the fight with haxorus again after the axew really hit home. Axew got so strong

[@14oliverhedgehog74]

yes!, best champion ever is here!

[@Germanalbanianman2]

Cynthia's gorchomp terrifies me also my theory on why it beat Paul's weavile is because Paul for some reason made his weavile a special attacker even though it's atak dwarfs it special atack

[@ReadyBergStudios3]

Not only do Cynthia and Paul and Ash each get a garchomp, but when I complete Pokémon scarlet, I used my ace garchomp too

[@jamessartstudio7904]

Cool video one of my favorite Pokemon is Jesse's Wobbuffet it would be cool to do a video about that

[@oliverorchard6774]

I don't think there's been a single pokemon other than Cynthia's Garchomp that has shown to be a menace in both the games and anime. I would even make the argument that it is one of the strongest trainer pokemon of all time.

[@parisjacobs7633]

MESS WITH THE QUEEN YOU GET THE GARCHOMP!

[@cameronmyers3973]

i would love for you to do ash's Sewaddle. im not sure if its possible but if it is it would make my day

[@hiddenfan-37]

7:40 Meanwhile in Veilstone City: Paul: YES! That's how it feels! (Reggie stares at Paul) Paul: I...battled Cynthia and lost. I'm just glad Ash won.

[@devinator9582]

Could you do the history of Ash’s Dracovish? It’s my favorite Pokemon during Journeys.

[@madnessarcade7447]

Hope we will see this series continue after ash exploring new characters too Im a longtime fan and as heart broken as I am and will be while watching the show I’m still gonna watch and give these new kids a shot because that’s what Pokémon is about being open to new experiences Edit: By this series I meant yours

[@mattsultimategamingandrevi8249]

As much as I’m sad that ash won’t be the main protagonist anymore I will also watch the new anime series cause I’m a die hard Pokémon fan always have been and always will be

[@Nullmeo]

Cynthia is the only Trainer that can make Mega Garchomp faster than its normal counterpart.

[@KAIJUKING123]

8:39 The first time I saw garchomp when cocky Paul challenged Cynthia to a battle outside of the league and Ash and friends watched and Cynthia only used garchomp to beat Paul’s (ash’s future Pokémon) chimchar), weavile Murkrow and torterra and just mowed them down with ease and without breaking so much as a sweat and immensely humbling the jerk Paul and that’s when I knew garchomp was my favorite Pokémon of all time next to metagross and charizard gengar and lucario and gyrados,

[@marctyler3379]

Ash’s dracovish, dragonite, or ash’s/dawn’s aipom/ ambipom

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Working on em!

[@Myjobarc1]

Help my expression of my eyes, the lines of my face, my hand-shake, my tone of voice, my posture and carriage of the body, and my body adornment.

[@madnessarcade7447]

2:04 implies Bertha was the champion before Cynthia

[@robertbreschard3493]

Is that true

[@shajukurian1146]

Such a amazing Trainer,hope to see her back in the next series but I doubt it tho

[@anneboonchuy17]

Title should've been "The story of cynthia nuzlock killer demon" xD

[@not2shabby]

And I think the scariest part of all of this is Garchomp is handily winning the vast majority of these battles with moves that are NOT super-effective! If she were using super-effective moves and taking advantage of weaknesses, Garchomp's power would be even more unstoppable.

[@deshawnedwards6412]

So Professor, I assume you have heard the news about involving Ash officially leaving the Pokémon anime? Which means that we're no longer be adventuring with Ash or Pikachu anymore which is heartbreaking to Pokémon fan everywhere. And the Scarlet and Violet anime will be focus on two brand protagonists who'll take over Ash's role, let just hope they don't disappoint. Will you be doing an video on this facts yourself?

[@domango2020]

Can’t lie I was hoping for garchomp vs ashes infernape. To bad we didn’t see it in journeys

[@supermariologanfan6546]

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl could've added Megas and then Mega Evolved Garchomp, it would have been more deadlier Yet Garchomp never had a Paradox Form (Could've thought of Iron Wings being a cool name for the Paradox Form)

[@madnessarcade7447]

4:37 axew looks like he was about to see Jesus 😂😂😂

[@spyrostr8704]

it's a shame they limited garchomps moveset in journeys especially for her battle against ash!! would have loved it if they made the whole garchomps vs lucario a bit more challenging!!! nevertheless i still believe that Cynthia should have won especially with ash having a new (still in training) team going up against one of the most powerful champions whose team has been around for years...

[@spyrostr8704]

@@eljordinio7647 or keep the flamethrower or brick break !!! she had such a variety of moves back in the day

[@mohammadtogar6242]

That's one of my concerns with Pokemon Journeys, to be honest. I like the series, but I feel like the Masters 8 tournament would've been better if Ash brought out his old Pokemon instead of new ones to fight the Masters 8, who are all more experienced than him.

[@ShadowKnight-fk9gt]

Cynthia is so scary

[@brettnelson7048]

Rakuten sounds like a Pokemon name to me.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

It's Japanese as well :)

[@mariloubongay4050]

please I really want to kkow the full story about ash's dracovish

[@MJSGamingSanctuary]

I love Cynthia's team and personality I'm though a bit sad about her match with Ash what a second missed opportunity for a worth opponent to have brought back Ash's True OG powerhouse though. A HUGE missed opportunity to bring back Ash's Chairzard. The epic possibilities that could have come from Cynthia's and then the fight with Leon. XD. Would have been crazy if it turned out that Ash's Charizard could like gigantamax AND like mega Y evolve XD.

[@Shape430]

Cynthia's Garchomp losing to Ashes Charizard would have been the only possible way I'd have accepted her losing to Ash in a realistic way. Them both having Mega would have also made it an epic match worthy of a final battle between them.

[@zxcv8768]

Cynthia's Garchomp is so strong, literally only Aces of Masters 8 can 1v1 and have a chance against it, especially in its Mega Form. Leon's Zard wins against it, hard diff. Lance's Dragonite and Steven's Metagross is a huge 50/50. Iris' Haxorus and Alain's Mega Charizard X loses against it but will put up a good fight. Diantha's Gardevoir wins against it mid/average diff. Ash's Pikachu struggles but can win or lose depends on plot.

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

Pikachu is worthy but that ground typing makes it an awful matchup

[@jetguy128]

@@ProfessorAlexSilver Its iron tail and quick attack can still deal damage. Pikachu can use electro web to use out of box strategies despite not being able to injure Garchomp. Also 10 mvt can do wonders and the attack aims at the field, it can inflict damage to Garchomp.

[@castform7]

Cynthia can be a bit of dork sometimes (like whenever ice cream is involved) but you know when she pulls out the Garchomp for a battle, she's dead serious especially now that it can Mega evolve. I know Mega Garchomp is kind of a sidegrade in the games but in the anime where stats aren't as big of a factor (ex. Vikavolt actually being fast) that means Mega Garchomp is *strictly* better.

[@raider_reaper_4194]

Hey Professor it's been awhile. Hope all is well with you and your family. Would love to hear your thoughts on the ending of the journey's anime, Ash's story coming to a close 💔 , and the new protagonists Liko and Roy.

[@garchompgamer1874]

Didn’t she use to say Garchomp Battle Dance

[@gmaxaurastorm]

Full disclosure- up until the masters 8, I never knew that Cynthia's garchomp was a girl

[@kushgodreturns5873]

Reversal came clutch though

[@ProfessorAlexSilver]

It always does :)