Building the Perfect Flying Type Gym Leader

[@shepskydad]

Thanks for 60,000 subscribers! 🎉💙🐺

[@Kornflaxus]

you earned it

[@Forten3]

Question: is there any double battle gym (Not what type it's but is this in?(

[@kristopherwillis8075]

Congrats 😊

[@kristopherwillis8075]

​@@KornflaxusNice Profile Picture 🔥

[@GrimCreeper2262-vf4dm]

What's wrong with having skyla on the thumbnail. It's not like her sprite clothing is kind of suggestive...

[@Your_LocalWizard]

"I hate Falkner" Sure, fair enough "I hate Skarmory" YOU TAKE THAT BACK RIGHT NOW

[@zenebean]

Me petting my giant bird with skin rattling like a big propane grill: shhh don't listen him, you're awesome

[@palatonian9618]

Skarmory is dope af

[@nimbusws2566]

I was wondering which of the two was going to flying type and which was going to steel haha

[@emmettrussell6644]

YOU GET THE POINT!

[@F14thunderhawk]

@@zenebean Corviknight is cool, but its also just strictly worse Skarmory in basically every way. Skarm is a Kitchen Cupboard that has come to murder you in the form of a Vulture and it refuses to die, like a vulture. Corviknight is just a Crow with 2 pauldrons from Wow and a Muffler pretending to be a breastplate. the only thing that made it better then Skarm was the Gmax move

[@TheAzulmagia]

*Falkner:* ~breathes~ *Shepsky:* I've had enough of this dude.

[@Hayao0569]

I’d love to see someone turn this into some type of gauntlet for us to go through at the end of the series.

[@J.Blazer]

That rom would be so fun

[@lukkiskeiwalker]

As someone who works on his own Pokémon Fangame right now I now feel obligated to do exactly this!

[@nikatnite21]

That's what I did for my friends. I made my own gym leader teams and made a competition to see who can become champion. ( Tho I only did 5 teams cz that's a lot to do 8 for just me 😩)

[@Vidiri]

​@@lukkiskeiwalker Have you watched Pokémon Origins? It shows that the gym leaders do have their own full teams, but limit the amount of Pokémon they use on their team to challenge you according to the amount of gym badges you have. I'm not sure if this means they pick that amount of Pokémon from their main team, or if they have an entirely separate team depending on how many badges their opponent has. I suppose it could simply differ between gym leaders and their personal style though, with many more options and variations on how the gym leaders handle this sort of thing. That being said, with that idea in mind it wouldn't be too far fetched to suggest that most gym leaders have their own "real" team they use outside of the gym, or even just when faced as the last gym leader. Of course an entirely different route could be approached than this, but I hope this comment inspires you further (also if you haven't watched that show yet, it's 1 season and features Red as the protagonist, existing in a separate canon or time to the main anime that features Ash. It's also incredible)

[@lukkiskeiwalker]

@@Vidiri I already saw that scene and liked it a lot. In my personal game there will be a little bit of team management if you fight certain gym leaders later if you can skip them. Don’t know it yet. For this game I would rather have the same approach as the starter comment . A type gauntlet made out of the team ShepskyDad created for this serie. Still, there‘s a lot to do extra. How can you choose your team? How will leveling and items work? Is there multiple battles or is it just one giant gauntlet and if you beat all 18 in a row you won? Will there be secret bosses(Yes there will)?

[@lilianz-on9gb]

For the ghost type gym leader, I think that it would be really cool to play around their dying mechanics, like destiny bond, curse etc.. Like focusing on the tricky aspect of the type

[@ginger_beast6175]

That’d be a little hard to balance since you’d be killing your own team members, but I actually really like that idea.

[@dvillines26]

PP wrecking with Spite, Grudge, and Pressure, lol. is it a good strategy? probably not, but the flavor! the flavor! one of the funniest concepts would be a team built on setting up Houndstone or Basculegion with Last Respects. you got Grudge and Destiny Bond strats going on. again, is it good? probably not. but the flavor tho!

[@lilianz-on9gb]

@@ginger_beast6175 yeah but yknow, it just feels like a ghost type thing to do Plus ghost type has one of the lowest hp stat in the game Like if my mimikyu can set up trick room then destiny bond on my opponent, I call that a OHKO Ghost type style 👍

[@lilianz-on9gb]

@@dvillines26 yeah i thought about using last respect in my ghost type team but eeeeee idk i juste think its a little bit too op for a gym leader like cmon thats too much of a bs strat too feel good Idk if you get me, like i totally agree that the most important aspect is the flavor one, but Last respect is just kinda too much for me for a gym leader

[@anonymousfog501]

PERISH SONG

[@Vidiri]

I LOVE the idea that the Flying Type Gym Leader has a team that's always "one step ahead" of you, switching their last two Pokémon "on the fly" depending on the team you've showcased against the trainers leading up to them. They don't have precognition like a Psychic Gym Leader might, but they should certainly be observant enough to have the time to prepare for your challenge. They've been "watching from above" and know what you're capable of before you ever meet them face to face.

[@s.owl9]

I was literally about to say that the Gym Leader could have a shift schedule of flying pokemon to get observe trainers near the gym from the skies, and the gym leader could take a shift by standing on a watchtower ontop of their gym with binoculars. The pokemon would only have to point at certain icons on a piece of paper to tell him which types the potential challengers have.

[@starguardianburningbright]

i love the Oricorio twist! brings me back to when i used Oricorio in my first Sun playthrough, switching forms every island, and it made each island feel different even with the same team.

[@JesseNightingale]

I always forget Larry was forced to be a flying type elite four member xD

[@antoniopriego5660]

My man is such a talented trainer that has mastered two different types just because his boss told him to do it

[@thejewsader]

You see, it's actually a hidden reference to the fact that he wants to jump off the building

[@TheAzulmagia]

Normal/Flying is such a common typing that even the Gym Leader has it.

[@John-mp4qc]

@@thejewsader good one !

[@jaycomplexkidrandle1889]

I would have Falkner's dad, Walker, come in to replace him in the Elite Four. It would relieve Larry from having extra work, it would play off of Falkner's and Janine's argument about there dads seeing that Koga passed the gym on to become an Elite Four member as well, and we'd finally get an introduction to Walker over all.

[@MercuryA2000]

One thing that popped into my head is that flying feels like a fitting type for double battles. I would say triple since they have a unique gimmick there, but triple battles got deleted. But yea, tailwind, a few good spread moves, and the chance for them to use coverage earthquake feels really fitting

[@spook4429]

What was the gimmick?

[@MercuryA2000]

@@spook4429 In triple battles flying type moves on one side could target pokemon on the far side. Pulse and aura moves could do it as well, but there's not nearly as many of those as there are flying type attacks.

[@Salemwaaa]

“I hate Skarmory” _YOU WILL START TO CLENCH YOUR CHEST IN PAIN_

[@emmettrussell6644]

YOU GET ME!

[@glacialblast2588]

Same energy as "You will start to cough in seven days"

[@sandile377]

Falkner better take notes lmao

[@Cameytoe]

This video is propaganda for TEAM SKY

[@nifan9065]

Shis Mike isn't supposed to know that (he will want to be the gim leader and have raguza)

[@georgspielberger9780]

TEAM SKY!🦅

[@brandonhiatt2546]

Team Sky!!! Ca-Caw!!!!! Edit: I will use the thunder wave on the togekiss with an air slash because "your opponent will never move (evil laugh, cough cough) sorry I'm feeling a bit mean today".

[@l-x-10]

TEAM SKY

[@keybladeboy]

I am taking careful notes on this team composition FOR THE GLORY OF TEAM SKY!

[@yukiizura]

13:53 actually made me laugh my ass off because i was sitting here saying "why no thunder wave or water pulse" 💀💀💀 LOVED how the final two members are different depending on your team. We need to bring that mechanic back!

[@glacialblast2588]

Serene grace water pulse sounds EVIL

[@DeliciousJames]

Me after the 6th bird pun: Give it a roost, Shep

[@BooperDooper15]

11:32 You could also do an Acrobatics-Flying Gem set because Flying Gem is used, and THEN Acrobatics checks if you have an item, AND it activates Unburden.

[@cringeylol4078]

Sadly gems don’t exist anymore (besides normal)

[@philiphunt-bull5817]

​@@cringeylol4078 He uses moves that don't exist anymore, so he might be willing to use items that don't exist

[@tylerford5720]

@@philiphunt-bull5817you could argue that’s a generational gimmick tho

[@mreevee7785]

Yeah instead of having to use CC first to boost acrobatics... hawluncha isnt taking many hits anyway it doesnt need white herb

[@ryouskun4754]

@@mreevee7785 ? it isn't about getting hit, what triggers White Herb in this case scenario is using Close Combat that would automatically use it.

[@manabound]

Flying type was absolutely my favorite team I played with during our mono type tournament. So much versatility

[@lvl5Vaporeon]

Look out for those sneaky pebbles!

[@specs.weedle]

I sure hope no one left any ghastly granite around here

[@BryceRogers_]

Wow. This really took a surprisingly innovative turn. This is one of the best videos I have seen about theoretical pokemon trainers. I really love the last two pokemon and the fact that they vary depending on the last form of Oricorio. We need more of this in Pokemon. The penultimate pokemon pairings were incredible too. 10/10

[@luckymcgirl9916]

Another lead that could work is Xatu. Magic Bounce counters Stealth Rock, and it gets numerous support moves. Reflect, Light Screen, Tailwind, Wish, and so on.

[@northstarpokeshipper2148]

So the Psychic Oricorio team is if XY Ash embraced his reputation as a flying trainer.

[@JoshuaKelly-hf2kx]

Imagine someone uses Trick room against your Tailwind, the speed increase would end up being detrimental, turning your biggest strength, speed, against you. This sort of tactical thinking is what Pokémon should always want to inspire.

[@lukeandre3473]

I think this series is really evolving, in terms of creativity and uniqueness with pokemon choices. As well as innovation with different battle mechanics. I love the idea of a gym team dependent on the players party cause it adds more depth and difficulty to a game where making things more difficult is easier said than done

[@tommykelly7272]

I love how you conceptualized this type! I started running a Flying Type team in Violet comprised of: Kilowattrel, tropius, skarmory, Minior, my shiny Dotrio, and Noiverrn. I imagine my Flying Type gym leader to be a Nepo Baby who spends his time mastering his Aerial Silk technique. He’d def make the joke about having “friends in high places.”

[@PokéJohn58]

4:12 in addition to the stat ranks, I would love to see the actual base stats too, and the base stat total, thanks!

[@selder_7]

An interesting type to make a gym for when there’s no pure flying type you can really have and somewhat viable options for every dual type but a lot of the useful ones have 4x weaknesses

[@milubrine1101]

My men keep up the good work i love this series, wanna see more, thank you!

[@Vairrion]

Honestly would love if someone turned these into actual teams for a game. Having to actually think about swapping and out playing a trainer is significantly more fun. It’s one of the things I’ve really enjoyed about rival fights in pokerogue is how much actually thinking I have to do beyond mashes stab move attack

[@josephschubert6561]

The gimmick with the 5th and 6th pokemon in this team is really cool!

[@miniparodice8682]

I feel like defog over taunt on noivern would be better because not only would it clear hazards, but the evasion drop would mean all 3 of their attacks would be 100% accurate

[@arthurmarcelino9838]

PLEASE, i beg you to do psychic type next. It's a shame that a type that was the strongest in the earlier generations... is a "glorified normal type" in today's generation. (Quote by "WolfeyVGC")

[@underbossgamingdunce7018]

Skarmory enjoyed: "So you have chosen violence?"

[@ArielAnemoiAsuraism]

all the puns, goddamn

[@william_1727]

15:35 very slight nitpick. Instead of using ARCEUS PLATES you could just use charcoal, twisted spoon, spell tag and magnet which all do the same thing but aren't holy artifacts

[@keybladeboy]

Me, getting ready to rip this team off for a monotype team on Showdown: Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN! (seriously flying is my favorite type, I am so down to clown with this shit off the bat)

[@KobaRau00]

top tier series honestly. cant wait for fire!

[@talinah7720]

I love the idea of the adaptive gym team being the flying type leader! Super creative idea, especially with the oricorio!

[@TheCharmanderMaster]

I'm really loving this series . I think it would also be cool if you gave ideas for the gym itself for each type, what would the perfect gym layout for each type be. For instance, i think Lenora's library and museum gym is the perfect setting for normal type, very mundane but also tests deep knowledge .

[@milesdurlam3407]

I got an electric type team composition idea. Construction criticism is encouraged. This was hard to make because most of the good electric types are legendary or paradox and some of them were already used so I’m doing the best with the options I have 1. Pincurchin (electric terrain)[zing zap,liquidation,poison jab,memento]terrain extender: pincurchin is here to set up electric terrain and memento out to support the team due to its poor bulk 2.alolan raichu (surge surfer)[rising voltage,psyshock,grass knot,nasty plot]life orb: I had to have a member of the pikachu line because it’s THE electric type. Alolan raichu can take full advantage of electric terrain and hit physically with psyshock 3.galvantula(compound eyes)[thunder,thunder wave,energy ball,bug buzz]focus sash:built to guarantee hit with thunder and thunder wave and counter grass types 4.wash rotom(levitate)[hydro pump,volt switch,willowisp,protect]leftovers: built to counter ground types defensively and offensively 5.toxtricity (punk rock)[overdrive,boomburst,snarl,sludge bomb]throat spray:built to hit hard with sound moves and also counter grass types 6. Eelektross (levitate)[supercell slam,knock off,drain punch,dragon claw]assault vest: built to hit physically and counter ground types defensively and do super effective damage to dragon types In terms of personality the gym leader could be someone with high energy or good with technology having an electric personality

[@mihai1997]

Elite Four Larry be like Also...... TEAM SKY!!!!

[@mihai1997]

If this battle is a double battle and Oricorio is on the field when the enemy or ally use a "Dance" move then it will use the move immediately. This includes all moves with the "Dance" in it's name, except Rain Dance, and Aqua Step and Clangorous Soul.

[@ChiknTV]

@@mihai1997 rain dance would be good nonetheless, because noivern has hurricane

[@mihai1997]

I guess that's fair.

[@SirDoug77]

As a proud member of TEAM SKY those puns were peak

[@ariesgacutan1494]

flying type is one of my absolute faves, AND i love balanced type spreads AND the the striaton gym gimmick, so the oricorio+partner idea feels tailored to me specifically. so excited to see grass and ground (my other fave types), and this vid was so well made and creative! you have earned a sub ❤ (oh and some of my fave fliers: fletchling/fletchinder, cramorant, swellow)

[@CrimpyPlate]

Really good work on this one! I've enjoyed this series so far. Personally, I'm really looking forward to the fire and electric teams. Also, i was really happy to see Hisuian Braviary on this team. Such a cool design, and an absolutely gorgeous shiny form

[@openarmsasmr4939]

Honestly, with the flighty nature and roatating team, I could see the gym itself being you chasing down the gym leader and battling their trainers along the way, giving them the opportunity to analyze your team.

[@LogosBKC]

Sooooo solid. This team is great thematically, fan fare, and strategically legit. Love it

[@doc_witch]

Let’s go flying types!!!! I always run a mono flying type team in my games, and I’ve made a lot of fun teams using them. I think my favorite set is a Hawlucha with a red herb and Sky Attack! No one ever expects it lol

[@emmettrussell6644]

You are dead to me. 10:40. I once again recommend steel and request you give the original steel flying type a chance.

[@GOATexp]

“It’s very gym leadery to run a Pokémon’s signature move” -ShepskyDad when talking about Rillaboom on the grass team “Using a signature move for style points is such a gym leader think to do” -ShepskyDad when talking about Overqwil on the poison team Poor Hawlucha 😔

[@lonio9794]

I really like this team ! On other ones i always was disagreeing more or less at some points but here i'm 100% on board with you

[@vonreign5982]

Flying type being able to predict what your team is and adjust accordingly sounds really cool. Gives me the vibe that this leader would be watching the player through out the game to know this info

[@wojteklenartowicz8436]

I really like how you bring up the pokemon categories before their names. It's really unique for these types of videos and gives the whole thing more depth. Great stuff

[@oshawottmain7608]

Ooh! Ooh!🤚 Do Fighting or Rock next! Pretty please!

[@maximyss6422]

a lot more puns in this one thank you dog father

[@Kinak-il2yt]

16:37 "tinted lens" "and shadow ball, for coverage" vacuum Wave Better. If u want coverage go for Sheer Force Life Orb. With Tailwind or agility, and Psychic, air slash, Heat Wave. Dont be cruel to The mid eagle

[@Titanblade17]

Imagine losing to this gym leader with one type of oricorio, only to change up your lineup and have TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT POKEMON show up at the end

[@Tuskor130]

0:54 I never actually saw the episode with Falkner in it, why does he only have one eyeball and the Tyler1 Headset Dent

[@WillRennar]

I _love_ the concept of this Gym Leader adjusting their team based on yours.

[@user-AADZ]

The gimmick with the second to last team member and Oricorio is so creative!

[@andrewmontoya4232]

I LOVE FLYING TYPES! I’ve been waiting for this video and it did not disappoint. I myself thought all flying types would be fair game for my flying gym leader team, I like more that you stuck to avian type Pokemon.

[@ricardoj376]

1:45 You say it as if any of those puns were terrible.

[@notanotaku1101]

They're good puns, which inherently mean they are bad puns. Such is the enigma of the Pun Paradox

[@MasterSockGames]

A giant space croissant. Give this man an Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy

[@xCLP18]

Just want to say, I absolutely love this series and look forward to each new entry. It’s thought out, creative, and extremely well produced. Also, PLEASE DO DARK TYPE SOON

[@insectlover4735]

18:25 And god dang you deserve it! Great great job Shepsky!!

[@Salem_Galaxia]

I absolutely love the idea of adaptive teams, it's amazing! I'd have loved to see Altaria, since it's always more of a bird than a dragon to me - But i can see why it wouldn't get the spot. Love the team design anyways!

[@dragooose]

this team is great and I love the fact that the pokemons change deppending on your team great job man

[@JumboGeronimo]

Love this series excellent video as always. Can't wait to see your fighting type gym leader video!

[@GodofGoblins]

I would argue U turn makes more sense to fit the vibe of the trainer. If we want to go with the more carefree approach, then a fleeting pokemon that comes and goes kinda makes sense. One moment its there, the next it isn't. Just flows with the breeze

[@myth689]

I love this idea so much, great video :)

[@ThePhoenixQueen1124]

I LOVE that you used Oricorio!!! I never see this pokemon much and it is one of my favorites (especially the Baille style) I can't wait to see what you cook up for my favorite type, fairy!

[@tannerjohnson2176]

Something else to consider is that gym leaders generally share 1 move between all of their Pokémon. Which is gifted to u after defeating them. Obviously this limits team building capabilities but it would add to the “flavor” of the gym leaders

[@FennecFables]

Been really enjoying this series! As ive been doing stuff with the tabletop rpg it's been giving me some fun ideas to incorporate 🎉

[@xGaou]

Might be fun to also include the stadiums in these types of videos. Gymleaders usually have a little advantage stadiumwise en even thought i wouldn't be for the games like items are, it might be a fun little part to talk about. Love the videos❤ Have a nice day

[@astralfurry8024]

As a hardcore Noivern fan, and a staple on every team I make after its release, I'm so happy to see it here in spot 1

[@ginger_beast6175]

LONG LIVE TEAM SKY!!!

[@TSUNGFX]

I only ever watch videos that pertain to my earth typings. But the quality of these videos are so high quality, idc what typing it is, I’ll watch! Keep it up !!!!

[@rg6637]

Excellent series and great work man! Looking forward to the rest of the videos

[@Voice_Verse_9000]

Dude just like to say thank you for the gym leader videos because they have been helping me out with a Pokémon fanfic I have been working on for a while. Keep it up 👍

[@auburncrescent]

I love that this is the video that let me know that Gen IX *finally* gave Drifblim a better special Flying STAB than Gust

[@1of1surai]

Man i feel like a little kid waiting for the next one! Love this series

[@hexagonal7499]

I’m sad but also happy that hawlucha didn’t get flying gem, it would’ve been kinda nuts if hawlucha came out and just one shot someone with that insane damage.

[@derAlphabet]

The last two choices were amazing! ❤

[@robertb6889]

love these videos. Keeping an eye out for the next one.

[@specs.weedle]

2:23 There's a reason Talonflame can learn Rain Dance. Just look at that drip 14:37 yeah thanks I really needed those Desolation flashbacks

[@oshawottmain7608]

I really like your Flying Type choices. This is a No-Denyin', High-Flyin' team! Personally my Flying team would have a Pidgeot (because it's iconic) and a Dragonite, because it is also iconic and you cant go wrong with a Pseudo-Legendary that knows a Steel-Type move. I also would have given Togekiss Tri Attack, to boost status effect chances with Serene Grace, just to really trip up the opponent.

[@devinmayhew2872]

I have been waiting so long for this :,)

[@dinen5000]

cant wait for the ghost team, Haunter has always been and will always be my personal Ace, Gengar is sick and all, but I just love Haunter's design so much

[@mickeybells3390]

Love how you did the ace!

[@danielj.tapanes9142]

So...... Ghost Team for Spooky Month please?

[@houtamelocoding]

I love the puns! Please don't ever stop!

[@bye1551]

I love the idea of 1-2 pokemon in each gym changing to better match up against the player. I hope this gimmick continues, and eventually you redo the first video in this series to update it with the new rules and potentially this gimmick.

[@cparle87]

I'm still here. I live for horrible dad puns. Agreed. I absolutely love your team building here matching with the bird forms.

[@wyattoknife4413]

Flying types has so many possibilities I agree, one of the best yet

[@StartouchArts]

I think it'd be REALLY interesting to make a Flying type gym leader that uses all non-avian Pokemon. All the Dragon/Flying and Bug/Flying, Charizard, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, Drifblim, Gliscor, Sigilyph, Minior, Crobat, Swoobat, and Emolga is quite the selection, one that would be a lot of fun since it goes completely against what everyone thinks when they hear 'Flying type'.

[@SienAppelsien]

The gym leader: ok so i want to have a full team of birds Drifblim: *starts sweating*

[@kyoruwatt]

in addition to best representing their types in this series , it could be a good idea to mention which TM is best to be presented to the trainers who've conquered them.

[@chifuyuko]

For my fan region, the first gym leader has the Rt1 bird , a 2nd flying type to counter your starter( ice vs grass, ground vs fire, grass vs water), and the middle stage of a secondary rt 1 bird.... Mimock/ Lyarmomik is like hoothoot or Spearow whereas Medlark/ Ceilouette/Noccignal (becomes ghost) is like Pidgeot or talonflame. The others are Icicula( ice bat) , Inquail( muddy scribe) , or Fungobble( mushroom turkey)

[@doc_witch]

14:37 NO WAY I LOVE LOVE LOVE ORICORIO!!!!! BEST CHOICE HANDS DOWN 10/10 GREATEST FLYING TYPE EVER I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@megadragonking546]

As cool of a gimmick as it was, you did just kind of burn almost an entire gym leaders worth of pokemon on potential alternatives for this one. Hope you don't regret that choice later.

[@luislaracuente]

Yup, this is my favorite gym you've created so far.

[@stephenkintner3822]

Did a real life Pokemon league as a flying gym leader January after Sword/Shield came out. Team had G-max Charizard, Gyrados, Noivern, support Butterfree (healing, tailwind, sleep powder), crit Togekiss, and Rotom-fan with dual shields and paralysis. Had a Corviknight, Hawlucha, and Braviary trained as back ups if the main team didn’t work.

[@shwoopyrrale1694]

“Today I’m going to doggedly emBARK to sniff out what pokemon, items, and move sets would represent the type best, because I have a bone to pick with these Gym Leaders.” All the bird puns made me think that once you said “Embark” all of the puns would become dog puns.