The Five Elder's Pokémon Teams!!

Which Pokémon would you swap out with the ones I used in this video? How competitively viable are these teams?
00:00 - INTRO
01:31 - Gorosei Criteria
05:05 - Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro
12:18 - Jaygarcia Saturn
19:09 - Marcus Mars
24:32 - Topman Warcury
29:40 - Shepherd Ju Peter
36:03 - IMU
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[@palpaleo]

Meanwhile Imu's actual pokemon roster *_is_* the Gorosei

[@RayAkuma]

So he's fighting handicapped with only 5 pokemon?😂

[@mannkidama8007]

​@@RayAkuma bro's holding back 😂😂

[@Johnkikl]

Imu is the sixth one

[@palpaleo]

@@RayAkuma let's say the 6th one is the butterfly he hangs out with 😂

[@GoncaloDCa]

​@@RayAkuma No ones allowed to sit in the empty pokeball except Imu

[@wapit3346]

“Which is the most beautiful Pokémon? We got Gardevoir obviously. That was the first one I came to” - Tekking

[@orbboom6119]

Just like me frfr

[@wapit3346]

@@orbboom6119and it won’t be the last

[@evileyevalaus]

While the actual answer is milotic😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@masterpink6963]

I automatically thought milotic

[@Jw87563]

When Tekking said "canonically most beautiful" I immediately thought Milotic. It's all over its dex entries.

[@helixsol7171]

Tekking: What Pokémon represents a tiger? Also Tekking: Raikou, my favorite Legendary *_Dog_*

[@dresdenblack3905]

I think "dog" is a misnomer but yeah that was hilarious how quick he said both lol

[@helixsol7171]

@@dresdenblack3905 Yeah, they are not and never have been dogs and I don't know why people keep calling them dogs

[@slyyofficialmusic7219]

Entei & Suicune look more Canine like Raikou the most cat like also the theory/myth that they were all Eevee evos before they became the Legendary Beasts which are based off foxes which are Canines

[@Hippleton]

YEAH LMFAO

[@babrad]

​@@slyyofficialmusic7219Entei is a lion, Raikou a tiger, Suicune a leopard.

[@MoxieBoosted]

This is my favorite type of video (thay has only happened like once or twice before)

[@wiking102]

Yo my men here, nice to see you

[@hussainalaiwi9270]

Ay you are a competitive player rate the teams

[@jacobslinalx89]

Eathan definitely has caly ice

[@BarelyCoping]

Moxie jump scare

[@psugamele8]

Tekking/Moxie collab officially requested!

[@AthenaVelecta]

A lot of people don't know that Metagross is a spider. He's a robot spider. He'd be a perfect pokemon for Saturn. Something else that would be interesting to consider in the future is the zodiac signs that are ruled by each gorosi's planet. Jupiter rules Sagittarius, Saturn rules Capricorn, Venus rules Taurus and Libra, Mars rules Aries and corules Scorpio along with Pluto, ect.

[@Zihark_]

Metagross only has 4 legs, but Mega Metagross would work 😄

[@AthenaVelecta]

@@Zihark_ I miss Mega Metagross, it was one of my favorite Megas. I hope it makes a return in Legends ZA.

[@1020percent]

Metagross is a dog, stop spreading misinformation! 😤

[@Jw87563]

A spider? He's a turtle, dude.

[@totalcoward]

Tekking: *starts talking about tigers* Me: Oh God, if he picks Inceneroar he'll already be on his way to a competitive viable team

[@hussainalaiwi9270]

If you tell someone who doesn't play competitive that the strongest pokémon is a wrestling cat that you get at the beginning of the game from hawai they won't believe you and say its mewtwo duh

[@joesheridan5562]

That's what I was thinking of, too.

[@MayMoment_]

​@@hussainalaiwi9270is inceneroar actually thst good in comp? Thats hillarious

[@deepsoul8034]

@@hussainalaiwi9270that’s only in double… in single incineroar is ass

[@phelps6205]

​@@MayMoment_ he is said to be the strongest ever.

[@SetsunoKai]

I would replace Aegislash with Kingambit to reflect the samurai theme better, also to avoid having too many ghost types including two steel/ghost

[@orbboom6119]

And i wouldve picked Terrakion instead of Coballion😅terrakion is chunky like the boar

[@chickenman461]

I would’ve used Chien-Pao cuz it’s an ice sword

[@jason4443]

I would've replaced Revavroom with Genesect, a legendary bug literally engineered with advanced science in a lab. Also I would've added Emboar somewhere in Warcury's roster, as it's a Chinese boar just as the Houki/Fengxi is.

[@Crazed3raser337]

Agreed. Love Aegislash but Kingambit reflects Samurai Ghandi better

[@joesheridan5562]

For Saturn is Science Defense, you shouldve given him your favorite Pokemon, Porygon. Also evolve Topmans Ursaring to the bloodmoon Ursaluna.

[@cronggpal]

genesect too since experementation and stuff

[@psychronia]

Do you think the Elder Stars would use Luxury Balls for their team because it's the quality stuff? Or maybe it's a team of nothing but Master Balls to demonstrate their complete control and seeing even their pokemon as tools... Some suggestions. Replace Mars's Chatot with Noivern, for both a bird and dragon theme. It releases boulder-breaking ultrasonic waves. Either replace Peter's Sandyshocks or Miraidon with Guzzlord to reflect how he can apparently inhale a crazy amount of matter. Guzzlord is still a dragon type, so I'm leaning towards replacing Miraidon. For Imu, I have two replacement ideas. Rather than Deoxys, give that guy Necrozma. It's also an otherworldly pokemon, but on top of that, Necrozma in the games tries to "devour/dominate the light (sun)" and learns the move Prismatic Laser, which is pretty much the power of an orbital laser. Secondly, replace Imu's Darkrai with Mimikyu to indicate his secrecy. Because his true form is hidden and if you see it, you're fucking *dead.*

[@derhunter5140]

Not just Necrozma, make it Ultra-Necrozma and the upgraded "Light that burns the sky"

[@bamfnightcrawler]

They'd use Dragonballs. Lol.

[@andrewandreski2659]

Cherish Balls because it's the only one you can't actually obtain through game play only gifts, which makes it even rarer than Master.

[@mihaimorar2043]

If Ju Peter doesn't have an Orthworm, we riot. Mars should also have a Galarian Moltres and Nusjuro a Spectrier. Haven't watched yet, but saying this in advance. EDIT: Glastrier works too

[@RomanTorchic]

I was thinking Spectrier for Ethan too. As far as Indian Pokémon Coperajah is right there!!

[@jacobgoudy5757]

I was just about to say something about mars having a Galarian moltres

[@Jw87563]

Spectrum? No, no. We go even _further_ . We go Shadow Rider Calyrex. Nusjuro _does_ have a centaur hybrid, which was supposedly inspired by horse riders. Guess what Ghost Rider is?

[@binay413963]

Y does no one realize Marcus is LITERALLY HO -OH

[@binay413963]

Y does no one realize Marcus is LITERALLY HO -OH

[@ProfessorJabir]

Hold on babe, new Tekking just dropped.

[@0rryp]

Yea boss can’t make it on time.. woke up to a Tekking video.

[@idunn000]

Tekking102

[@ssg.destroyer9672]

A i was just thinking like y I ain heard nun from tekking

[@Zylber7]

25:38 Ursaring has an evolution since Legends Arceus called Ursaluna, so you should probably go with that

[@pokeballblaze9835]

12:00 SPECTRIER IS A GHOST HORSE AND THE COUNTER PART TO GLACETRIER BRO😂 (I PROBABLY MISS SPELLED THE NAMES)

[@terr0rsandwich]

Raikou did get a movie its called "Pokemon: The Legend of Thunder", although its not a movie with Ash as a protagonist.

[@federicoarmada8775]

It's a 3 episodes special though

[@relicking9207]

Was going to comment this, but you beat me to it

[@CyberKirby]

Honestly I think Ethan could work with a Copperajah. It hits both the money and India notes.

[@coldfrontx_5962]

i love how you figure out the pronunciation of "Cobalin" with Cobalt and Lion. But "Aegislash" Aegis and Slash eludes you. Stay awesome!

[@OmegaGamer1989]

Bruh, hearing him say "Tauris" instead of "Tauros" made me die inside.

[@robertpendli340]

@@OmegaGamer1989 Ari-da-dos from ariados, a-ree-a-dos

[@andrewandreski2659]

As someone who played competitive singles for years and dabbles now, here's my thoughts on the teams, of course as singles because that's what I know: Ethan( 11:59 ): Pretty good, especially if he's a Ghost pseudo-specialist. Has 3 Ubers threats in Glastrier, Goldehngo, and Aegislash. Gol and Aeg are complete overlaps in type, but can be very different in roles. Make the Aegislash shiny because it'd be super rare and it looks good af. I have a love/hate relationship with Milotic, because it's also a very good wall. A.Marowak is probably his weakest, but by no means bad and aesthetically nails the bones aspect. Since they're Gorosei, two legendaries is fine, but if we wanted to switch anything it would be Raikou for Incineroar, both because it's awesome conpetitively, is 100% a tiger, and could be his "starter" lorewise of they were a Litten in competition with a rich Meowth or something. A good sweeper team. Garcia( 19:00 ): Ariados is theme-wise pretty perfect, but yeah, is absolute garbage 😂. Just for fun, go with the perfect IV/EV/etc. like was said. Dialga is always good, make him the Altered Form for coolness. Revavroom is great for theme, not competition, but I like it. Lycanroc is cool, I would use Midnight for the "evil" vibe. Alakazam is perfect, it's also very "science " adjacent, no notes. I think Fire Form P.Tauros's Horns fit better aesthetically and color-wise, but a good pick. Competitively, not great, not seeing the synergy at all, but definitely a poison pseudo-specialist. Only one poison legendary existing really holds the team back, but I would switch Lycanroc for Eternatus because there's not a better option. Don't really have a good idea for a starter, maybe Greninja with Gunk Shot and Protean as its ability. Marcus ( 24:27 ) : Unfeasant is ok, but competitively one of the weakest regional birds. Archeops is a beast if it stays healthy, but the Defeatist ability and Flying/Rock typing tanks its viability. It's probably my second favorite fossil, though. Octillery is cool, but meh conpetitively. Replace it with Inteleon as his starter, as it's also gun-themed, way better competitively, is tall and lanky like Marcus, and has the same Water typing. Xerneas and Yevaltal are both powerful Uber threats and cover different roles, not to mention perfect choices thematically, especially Yvel, who is no doubt his "ace." Chatot is gonna get you banned for Chatter 😂😂. I would replace it with Corviknight for viability, it being a crow and all that comes with that association, plus some personal bias because it's freaking awesome. Flying theme is obvious in a good way and fits him perfectly. Topman( 29:33 ): Mamoswine is cool, nice typing, and fits his look well. Ursaring is an easy replace: Blood-Moon Ursaluna, as it looks cooler, is better color-themed and is so much better competitively it's not even funny, plus it's already Ursarings final evolution. Regieleki is gonna be awesome on his team, no notes. Cobalion is cool, but I would go with Terakion because it's head could be his 'stache and it is bulkier, like him. Kriketune is a hilarious pick and the mustache is perfect. Competitively, by far the weakest in the video, but comedic gold. Exploud is also a good thematic pick, no other notes. I guess if I had to make one replacement, it'd be Kricketune for Emboar because he's literally a firey boar, but Krick is really funny so that's a hard decision. Shepard ( 36:00 ): Orthworm is a perfect pick, it's literally him. Sandy Shocks works with the reasoning, but I haven't used it much. Miraidon is amazing competitively, it's worm-ish, good pick. Torterra is perfect, makes it so I don't have to pick a starter lol. GMax Appleton is gone since GMax is done, so I would go with Serperior for wormlike, Grass type, and it's also royalty inspired. Braviary is awesome, not as good competitively as I want. Kinda all over the place with this one, but we know very little about him so it's ok. Im ( 40:00 ): Cracked is the correct way to go. Arceus is an obvious perfect pick, give him the plate from Legends that lets it be all types. Darkrai is a good pick too, works with the perpetual silhouette. Mewtwo is great; if we're gonna go with gimmicks make it Mega for extra bs levels of power, X probably is better for the Haki connection. Deoxys would be good because it can morph into whatever it needs. Giritina is honestly his best thematic pick, as it's the Pokémon Devil, has awesome forms, and hits like a truck. Black Kyurem is a decent pick for theme, but if there was a replace on this team it would be this with Mega Rayquaza for it being the atmosphere Pokémon, and thus on top of the world like Im, plus so good it gets its own tier for being so ungodly powerful. I'm sure my info is old, but those are my thoughts. One cool thing I noticed: no Fairy types, who represent good and light, which honestly works whether it was intentional or not. Sorry for the word dump, but Pokémon and OP are two of my favorite things and Tekking is my go-to KZbinr 😂

[@TheWish80]

Thank you for the video! I always enjoy watching your videos!

[@sarthakgera7760]

Craziest crossover Tekking

[@rickyspanish3677]

Tekking doing Pokémon content is always an instant click when I see it. I already know this one’s gonna be good!

[@afeathereddinosaur]

You should do video on the Digimon partners of the Straw Hat crew. If you can do these videos, you can do those too!

[@jaspertxr]

Love the video and Mimikyu slowly creeping closer to Tekking. hahah

[@Areaninetyone]

I love how tekking is giving a full on disclaimer in the beginning on his Pokemon knowledge lol you're good Matt

[@bdizz1e19]

Tekking when i tell you that recently all i been thinking about this massive thing!!!!! this is something I’ve always wanted to see fam great job

[@donsauyce9156]

I know it was a 2 second throwaway line but the thought of Venus having actually been Kitetsu but throwing that name and his humanity away with the only proof of the man he was being his blades, as well as the sword he wields being the only thing that links him to his former self is awesome

[@MichaelTython]

Happy Birthday Tekking🤘🎉

[@Apo0]

The thumbnail got me immediately and I love it!

[@sean-patrickmalvar9111]

Hell yeah! @Tekking101 The only person in the world most suitable to make this 40+ min video! He's played some of the games Some of Them! 😂shit had me in stitches lol when he said that

[@Vicnotinho]

i was not ready for this kind of video. nice shirt

[@kaushalalucard9689]

This video was so refreshing 😊

[@Syncopiia]

Necrozma seems like an awesome pick for Imu as well. It absorbs all the light in the universe and then unleashes it in one of the most ridiculous explosive attacks in the series (representing the mother flame). In his regular form he's jet black with glowing eyes, and then he goes into his light form where he starts absorbing light and turning everything dark.

[@blaketesch7400]

Thank you for a great video guys

[@vongolashodaime1975]

Regardless of my other comments, this was pretty fun so do make more if you want to

[@johnnypollack3243]

Keep up the great work and videos tekking love the video

[@johnnoreau3570]

Had to come back to this video. Found it in my liked list and this was a good video.

[@cheerry7]

happy birthday tekking!

[@piplupz1586]

This one has been my fave of the 3, I think you've found your poke rhythm

[@ashhikari626]

Honestly Tekking could do this sort of thing more and I’ll never get tired of it

[@Twackos]

A great idea would be to battle these teams to see which team is the strongest. Keep up the great work tekking.

[@Lilidra]

"here's gholdengo, idk how good he is, but here we go" gholdengo, singles allstar

[@mlgdre3226]

happy birthday tekking🎉

[@thecosmictramp]

YESS, i love this type of videos!!

[@jgoodwin528]

This kinda stuff is why I have been subscribed for so many years now.

[@RayAkuma]

Yeah i completely agree with Tekking. Ethan is the coolest Gorosei😂

[@alejandrosolis5637]

A tekking video this early in the morning

[@balisticemerald8512]

You should consider putting Ribombee on Imus team, he has this butterfly room and it's really good in Smogon Ubers. Don't drop anything, he is Imu he has 7 pokemon just because he can

[@soopakoopa6461]

I mean "I have a team of 7 because fuck you." Has happened twice before in the games. Or once. Or thrice. Depends on whether you count Greevil in a spinoff or whether you count Volo with both Giratina forms as a team of 7 or 8.

[@unoriginalname771]

I'm glad you referenced the Dookieshed videos. Those were classics!

[@Monkeyman7272_]

Happy birthday tekking

[@Trafalgar821]

Ursaring now has evolution. Ursaluna fits more now on the bear theme

[@lefloidNemesis]

Coming from one of wolfys videos directly to this one is... an expiriance. Especially the intro XD

[@starskygo1499]

ngl when tekking started talking about topman screaming a lot i was like oh this has to be guzzlord it literally just goes aaaaaaaaaahhhh in the anime

[@KScrono]

happy birthday tekking

[@THETOMMY4265]

Yes I’ve been waiting for these

[@benasay8279]

I love how you show the shiny versions on the screen

[@chaoticangel97]

On the note of the Sand Worm, it’s actually not unheard of that mangaka like Dune, specifically the original movie from the 80s I believe. Hirano, the author of Hellsing had a bunch of Dune references in the Hellsing manga.

[@Seezdaa]

Such a cool and fun video! I loved pokemon as a kid and love one piece so combining these two loves is awesome! What about pokemon roster for the liberation Army!? Also, love how you pronounce Ariados 😂 its like a member of the D clan wheb you say it "ara-d-ados"

[@ComradeCaspy]

I’m a simple man. When I see a new Tekking101 video, I click.

[@konstantinospetrakos2536]

You also saw the baldur 3 gameplay video?

[@ComradeCaspy]

@@konstantinospetrakos2536 of course.

[@coyoted9251]

Ahh yes Tekking, my favorite Digimon tuber, I cant wait to hear him talk about Dragonball 😂

[@zakariaorzak]

I like these selections: They’re so out of the box yet befitting based on what we know about them.

[@nickkaartboek2977]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉

[@Doommaster677]

Has Tekking ever uploaded this early before? What a nice surprise

[@pflynn12]

Great effort Matt, I would suggest Galvantula as an additional spider pokemon which is bug & electric

[@arekushisuito7296]

Never been a fan of pokemon, but I really enjoy these videos

[@charlesantoinecrete2239]

The previous evolution of Appletun was a worm in an apple, so it fits even better with Ju Peter and his worm form. By the way I freaking loved the video, great job Tekking !

[@theslightlytiltedcat]

9:54 "We got Gardevoir, obviously. That was the first one I _came_ to." Matt... No need to share your secrets...

[@eavyeavy2864]

No

[@menabekhet288]

thank god for these crossovers

[@TalesStahl]

This kind of introspect Analysis is the reason i watch Tekking

[@1990fullj]

I believe Darkrai also represents Nightmare in general which you could say it's the opposite of the dream theme going on with luffy and the crew

[@blackstorm7533]

Early morning tekking video sweet

[@GroutMobile]

21:29 hey that’s me!!

[@RomanTorchic]

This is definitely my kind of video

[@jedwards1441]

not giving ethan the ghost horse pokemon is killing me 💀

[@TristanButler23]

I never knew I wanted this video, but I’m fucking excited 😂

[@pokefandylan2117]

“This is Marky Mark’s team, is it much of a funky bunch?” I think Octillery and Chatot are pretty funky B)

[@annamae3946]

Legitimately surprised Imu wasn't given Primal Kyogre; besides the Imu backwards bring Umi, Kyogre also makes it rain which could tie into the great cleansing and Primal form because of old Imu should be

[@alexviveiros]

Lowkey one of my favorite series

[@kingshadow8782]

Very nice.

[@kingshadow8782]

Well this is a very Early upload from Tekking!

[@td_g]

Tekking... SPECTRIER MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE IM GONNA CRY

[@benniek1050]

That thumbnail is magnificent

[@teddtbhoy]

Tekking should do a video of him getting into modern competitive Pokémon, or at least checking what Pokémon are top tier. Also Tekking picking the ice horse, completely missing the ghost horse that its counterpart.

[@teddtbhoy]

Mercury should have an Emboar as well, boar it’s in the name.

[@in-craig-ible6160]

Pokémon and One Piece. Two of my favourite things. 15:47 Tekking, you were looking for a scientific Pokémon and didn't think of Porygon?!

[@isaowilcox1020]

I can see Krickatune trimming Topman’s mustache with its arms

[@BirDLaw-dh1di]

Early video. Glad I was up.

[@amerimangaka]

Quality content

[@hairyjohnny9655]

Love the slow approaching mimikyu

[@nestorpatriciojaralagos8411]

I dont know why isnt there more people commenting this

[@hairyjohnny9655]

@@nestorpatriciojaralagos8411 i thought the same

[@CyberKirby]

Taking a look at these teams, here's how I rank them on viability. 1. Jay. A fairly good spread of types, but I wouldn't say 'nothing' could stop it. Earthquake could at least handle half of it. 2. Peter. Once you get past Orthworm, nothing in his team can handle Ice. 3. Topman. Most of this man's team is weak to Fighting. He does have a resist, but that resist is Kricketune, so it's not a great resist. 4. Ethan. I understand his whole deal is resembling Death himself, but half his team is Ghost-types and their weaknesses are not checked. Honestly a decently strong Dark or Ground type stomps all over him. 5. Mark. You failed in not using too many birds. This man is powerless against Thunderbolt. Naturally, Im's team doesn't deserve to be ranked among the others since it's that strong. Though I can say that it seems POISON is the best type for Arceus here, it helps cover some of the bigger weaknesses of the team like Bug and Fairy without adding on harder ones.

[@deucesommerfeld1248]

It is kinda funny that Mars is weak against Lightning considering we watched Luffy BEND lightning

[@neon_vendingmachine]

I love "THESE" videos!!!

[@trbarnes001]

I love these. You should do one for the strawhats

[@VikTobeyOfficial]

I only watch the anime and I don’t read the Manga but I keep up to date with Tekking101

[@arthurwanderstheworld]

Amazing 😀

[@SaigaGinIchiRou]

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER!!!!!!!

[@Cloudyboi287]

Goated thumbnail

[@SetSailTCGQueen]

Great video. I love pokemon so much. I like the pokemon teams you have came up with. Cool hat. Where did you get that hat? I would be more than happy to teach you how to play the pokemon tcg. Maybe we can play sometime? I have pokemon scarlet so maybe we can do a pokemon battle?

[@jorgeflores2742]

With Imu's pokemon, we can also go with Mythical Pokemon since part of the lore says that these pokemon are so rare that people question their existence. Some of them are even deified

[@chrispyvolterra]

For the head blow up thing there is actually a Pokemon called Blacephalon that blows up its own head to attack, also its one of the Gen 7 Ultra Beasts

[@bradrizzle25]

With mentioning the heads blowing up, I’m surprised no one mentioned blacephelon. It literally has a move called mind blown

[@seranes2880]

For Mars I would recommend looking into Skelidirge to replace chatot , the special attack has a ghostly fire bird transform into a mic while the main crocodile creature sings its dreaded dirge through it

[@CyberKirby]

I also feel it could be neat to have them in like a One Piece-themed Pokémon region as like an Elite 5. The kicker is they each specialize in 2 types. Here’s my pitch. Saturn: Poison/Steel Mars: Flying/Dark Mercury: Ice/Normal Venus: Ghost/Water Jupiter: Ground/Dragon

[@jamesbailey4304]

Fun fact: Gholdengo knows a move called Make it Rain. So if I nicknamed it 16HolyLights (which fits modern nickname limits) it could fit in with the Elders twice over :) Imagine, "16HolyLights used Make it Rain"