After 16 Years, Darkrai Was UNBANNED, And I Battled It

Haydunn's Darkrai outspeeds all my Pokemon, so I HAD to bring some strategic options to not be destroyed in a battle of speed. Your New York Mankeys would love to bounce back after losing last week in the Shuckle Premiere League, but can we do it?
Opposing coach: ‪@Haydunn‬
Record: 1-2
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[@Haydunn]

Amazing game bro, always a pleasure 🤝

[@Patterrz]

crazy how fire emblem music is always a good choice

[@allianceorc]

same with the megaman battle network music

[@rikudaman]

How did that Slowking tell a joke without a working throat?

[@shadypenguinn]

Yo, you might be on to something

[@impanda8865]

Also kinda bars

[@samuelazura7334]

It was a joke so bad we didn't have to hear that to know it blows

[@celesteelka]

The joke was him doing the DreamWorks eyebrow

[@JohnboyTheGamer]

"I guess I'm speechless"

[@Zibskii]

This is my super bowl

[@TheMETALLICAFAN999]

Haydunn's brick break play was megabrain. Gotta give the man's credit for going for that gamble

[@marinzovko3258]

how tho, isn't prankster gonna fail because darkrai is a dark type? lmao

[@MichaelMcCloud29]

@@marinzovko3258That’s what I thought, I don’t know if Reflect fails since it doesn’t target the opposing Pokemon though. Been awhile since I’ve seen the effects Looks like any moves that target all Pokemon or no specific Pokemon can’t stop prankster from working

[@jonnypindereverton]

​@@marinzovko3258 screens still work as you target your own team. Dark types are immune to prankster moves that target them

[@zeus-kyurem6581]

Nah I think it was quite a bad play actually. Shady had revealed Throat Chop, Parting Shot and Ice Punch. It's very unlikely he was just one screen.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

10 years later and the 2 people that got me back into Pokemon are battling again. So cool and nostalgic for me.

[@tbone6032]

Really love the edits showing the sets during the battle. Super nice touch

[@SnarkyRogue]

I wish Haydunn was part of your Then We Battle circle. I think you guys would have some fun banter and the battles would be intense!

[@fishtophergomez5837]

Not reading the offensive grimmsnarl hurt Haydunn the most. That ice punch was devastating.

[@arbiter771]

I hope Haydunn isn't too discouraged i know he's having a rough season but he's still doing great despite the odds stacked against him. Great match you two and much love

[@TheUziGunner]

Insane game in a lot of ways! Glad you were able to come back strong with a W. Your return to draft league has been nothing short of phenomenal. Keep up the great work, my dude!

[@Maverix74686]

What a whirlwind of emotions you put me through! We were down, we were up and at one point you sounded defeated and I'm yelling at my computer "Come on Shady! We can pull out of this!!" Thank you for the great video.

[@larry1145]

This game was crazy! That beartic is a THREAT

[@AshtonTheMelon]

The Fire Emblem names are so fitting because Shady is bringing the Tactics! I've been loving this series, man. Shady playing serious gets me riled.

[@RosebudsASled]

I really respect how experimental with the format you are. Super excited for the video! Let’s go Mankeys! More excited for this than the Super Bowl

[@SavveGaming]

That was an awesome game Shady!!! Massive, massive improvement from last week. I’m glad to see you forcing your opponent react to you instead of the reverse! It made a huge difference this week. Haydunn was on the back foot for almost that entire game. If you hadn’t just attacked on all those turns he tried to set up; he would’ve had you. Awesome match, looking forward to next week!

[@SuperRandomNation]

Just noticed the Fire Emblem Three Houses naming scheme, excellent taste

[@TheFamousLoser]

Shady vs Haydun?! I’ve never felt so conflicted.

[@Hyzerflipp]

Absolutely love these battles! I'd love to see you do another draft league after this one, whether you start it yourself or just join someone else. The strategic battling is my favorite, and what keeps me invested in Pokemon.

[@noepuga164]

Shady, you not having the typical set on grimmsnarl was the best thing for you.

[@TheCosmicChariot]

Damn shady I cant believe you uploaded the superbowl on your channel

[@markkisinski110]

Im glad you took your own advice from your game against Drewby. Instead of playing to be defensive you played to win and your battle was completely night and day! Great win Shady!

[@DWargs]

Man, that Beartic was a menace! GG, shady!

[@SapphireStarz11]

When Final Transmission played earlier, I popped off! :D It's great to hear some Battle Network music, and awesome job winning this week!

[@jbrooker1989]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who knew this music!!❤

[@SapphireStarz11]

@@jbrooker1989 Heck yeah, a fellow Battle Network fan! :D

[@StaticPika]

I always look forward to your uploads at the end of the week and is a great way of starting the new week! I looked up to you ever since X and Y and love your content! Hope you keep doing the amazing things you do! 😄

[@Josh-zs3gn]

Really look forward to these battles every week!

[@kriztienramos8290]

I love watching your comp videos Shady! Keep up the good work! 😊

[@thomaskaufman8460]

Loving your comeback man! This is what I’m here for! Keep kicking ass and making great 6v6 battles. I love them

[@bfeldz1023]

What a great game. Good plays from both sides, crazy predicitions. GG to the deserved winner!

[@LegendofDrewski]

Ayyyee that was probably the most well played / prepped game by Shady yet! GGs on the win and breaking even! Let’s build that momentum into week 5!

[@LagrimaArdiente]

This was such a great match, excited to see more!

[@kangaroodude34]

That was such a sick game, really well played by both you and haydunn

[@galaxzsea]

Great battle Shady! Gotta say as much as I love the "Then we fight" videos these draft league battles are insane! Rooting for my Strong Island bro to make it all the way! Let's go Mankeys!

[@hawaiianshaymin]

Ggs, super fun game, your plays and reactions are always amazing to watch!

[@HunHunabku]

My man, this was a throwback of a battle and didn't dissapoint, thanks Shady

[@Qwaka]

THIS IS THE 2ND BATTLE ON YOUR CHANNEL THAT GOT ME TENSED UP ALL THE WAY THROUGH, WELL PLAYED

[@GymLeaderGeo]

Great game Shady! The endgame was so tense!!

[@alessandrobiagiotti617]

Came here as an Haydunn fan, too cool to see the thought process on both sides, great game! Gained a subscriber :D

[@Smoughh]

Absolutely phenomenal playing Shady! so fun to watch!

[@jonnypindereverton]

I dont watch any competitive pokemon anymore but you best believe I watch these asap when shady posts. Gg dude

[@Ramirez4892]

Shady taking us on a rollercoaster of emotions with these battles lol

[@SCtrojans4413]

Let’s go shady! Great content and so many what-ifs every game

[@ZorryCafe]

amazing vid :D that nightmare king grimm music when the darkrai came in was fire!!!!!!!!!

[@ekremrizvani]

I was looking forward to this battle you two are my fav poketubers

[@marcusrodriguez8230]

LETS GOOOOO SHADYY!!!! That Tera high jump kick play got me riled!!! Way to play more aggressive this week!! 2-2 baby on to the next one 😤

[@MetaMech]

I love the mind games of draft soooo gosh diggity darn much! Nice win, dude! ❤

[@cassidywilliams8498]

Great video! The hard work of editing paid off!

[@Sudoz]

Seeing you play DLs again is awesome :). My very first video from you isn't the typical, but it was the VGC with Pros with Aaron and Wolfe!! One of the biggest reasons why I love VGC and the competitive side of mons sm. Since then I've been keeping up with a lot of your content and can only wish the best for you :D Much love shady ❤

[@thejester168]

When that battle network 3 music hit oooowheee was that hype. GG Shady amazing battle.

[@zachsnyder347]

Good luck shady!!

[@markreid5066]

Nice play! Don't over think your moves, you do your best work when you're having fun!

[@Toadiferous]

I think that Grim vs Bear at the end is a perfect example of the bias of your own team knowledge. I don't remember if you had shown all 4 moves by then, but what may have been an obvious Trailblaze to you could have been potential Sucker Punch bait to him, so Swords Dance covers both Parting Shot and Sucker Punch. He probably wasn't expecting the Tsareena sack just to kill snow turns, and instead thought you were specifically positioning the Sucker Punch. Well played!

[@zanyludicolo]

Massive W Shady that battle was so close!!

[@SkilledOcean420]

I love shady doing competitive battling again. It’s so intense and fun to watch

[@NatusInIgnes]

This was an amazing video gotta love it

[@TehKoopaPwns]

This was crazy, Shady you are the goat of competitive

[@Sprakenheit]

Great game! Very well prepared and very well played! That Grimmsnarl was the MVP for the game for sure.

[@GalacticAnderson]

Brooooooo! Ggs. Well done

[@livinglegond]

Oooo I just realized my draft leage team name would be the Houston Haunters. I love my boi Haunter!

[@gray3036]

There were at least four "EVERYBODY STAND UP RIGHT NOW!" moments. Killer battle as usual. Sundays are so worth it w/ Shady in draft

[@kassygo1375]

Man what an awesome game! Hecka close! That beartic was one move away from sweeping the team!

[@crosslinkids]

Great Battle! Here’s to hopefully making the Playoffs!

[@ayee_itsmichael4934]

Another dope draft video!

[@grydon6422]

Ggs Shady!!!

[@johnmcgee7668]

Great game Big Shady & Penguin

[@jricky8]

MY GOD THESE DRAFT LEAGUE BATTLES ARE SO GOOD

[@timaeus22222]

That Battle Network music moment was so hype lol.

[@abl441]

someone needs to do a side by side of this and Haydunn's video so you can see the thought processes on both ends real time

[@mitchlefebvre]

This was an awesome matchup, such a roller coaster of emotions! I’m hoping the Mankeys can start getting some more positive momentum now! Also, when he was talking about doubling, does that mean double switching? I got a little lost there for a bit lol.

[@brunogozzi8539]

Tão of the original GOATS! Great battle shadyngus

[@derprainbow7057]

Thank you for the entertaining battle!

[@michaelroberts5191]

Pokemon x&y actually came out 11 years ago😢. We getting old

[@TheAmpharosFreak]

I was 19 when that game came out…. Oh why did you do this to me? Lmao I’ll be thinking about this all day.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

It was October 2013 which means 10 years and 4 months. Gotta round down on that one.

[@nickh4676]

@@TheAmpharosFreaksame bro, was a freshmen or sophomore in college. Now we’re 30 😂

[@TheDragonaf1]

That 3rd to last move SD mind game was such a play.

[@therealmuney8099]

The amount of times pain split was the play was at least 1

[@marquesjohnmullen7046]

Great win shady. Much love fam.

[@DylanThompson9063]

Great video Shady. Keep up the great work. Love your videos and personality.

[@Mad.Edd.702]

Let's go draft league time!!!!

[@Quinstafon]

Incredible battle, I smell a win streak

[@thiagofranze2159]

Wow very well played shady! Shaking the rust off

[@gabebaum6527]

One of these days shady will actually utilize the base 145 attack stat on lando-T, but not today

[@iisnopel3769]

Okay but Nightmare King Grimm theme for Darkrai made me realize how freaking perfect Grimm would be for a nickname.

[@Tarekawas]

Damn! What a game, GG!!! Thales the goat!!

[@quentincl2932]

Fire emblem Fate, the preparation sound track while making up your team. Nice , I respect that

[@Rimaxo]

The mind games were so much fun, GGs!

[@thegamerghosty7830]

Awesome match!

[@lunasumbreon1]

Nice battle Shady!

[@sereza200]

GG that was really fun to watch

[@lordbash11]

What a game!! Well played!!

[@254zero]

Grimmsnarl is so good. Great game shady. Haydens team is scary. Every mon is a threat.

[@nickolasmorin5600]

What an amazing, nerve racking game. Let's go Mankey's

[@darkfeeels]

Nightmare King Grimm ost as soon as Darkrai came in was *chef kiss*

[@panheaddragonwolfpaw]

Such a good battle!

[@b.raines5302]

Love draft league content!

[@TruexNORSEMAN]

Great game shady!

[@neithankei]

Oh man, it brings back the x and y wifi battles memories ❤

[@allianceorc]

that song that played when shady took down gliscor is final transmission from megaman battle network 3

[@Nixoth]

Yoo shady that was an amazing w

[@Princess_Premier]

Another week, another amazing draft game from the Mankeys 💪 this season is COOKING

[@squeakymeow]

Happy you've been playing FE3H, goated game

[@hyperstone8299]

1:22 can’t wait to see how this plays out!!!