This team WON a HUGE VGC tournament • Pokemon Scarlet/Violet VGC Battles

[@christopherkamer3262]

The tera on the Grimmsnarl to win against the Annihilape in game 2 was clutch

[@anujsingh333]

Such incredible situational awareness

[@williamgillespieiii2600]

The size of this man's brain.

[@mickjay933]

I was screaming for this every time he said his Tera didn’t matter lmao

[@Warlord_Megatron]

I read this comment the second before he thought about using ghost terra.

[@TheBluntist619]

That was filthy

[@BladeRabbit]

I know you won game 2 with that clutch Terra but the fact that Annihilape almost won a 1 vs 3 your team was terrifying

[@colincampbell5932]

I was the first match. The 2nd Quiver Dance was greedy but I felt I needed it to break through those screens lol, that Flare Blitz did way more than I thought. An honor to get bodied.

[@CybertronVGC]

GG man!

[@colincampbell5932]

@@CybertronVGC GGs, love the content!

[@davisb1136]

I wish I could see your opponent's face the last turn of game 2 😂

[@alexdakanalis5265]

I loved the look of this team as it has some of my favourite Pokémon. Also, have been wanting to get into VGC for a while, so I began playing with it online and it’s got me all the way to Masterball tier in about 40 games. I know that’s not the best, but as a beginner I found this team really fun to use and it wasn’t too complex. Screens and intimidate support from Grim and Arcanine came in clutch in so many games and defo saved me when I made a few mistakes. Thanks Aaron for sharing it with us!:)

[@murkT]

Damn, that game 2 was was so much fun to watch.

[@marcoscarrascosanchez348]

love the detail that they named every pokemon on the team a different music genre... so cool yet simple

[@kristianherrera9840]

Game 2 ending was insane! Big brain plays!

[@anthonybaird1]

I see Arcanine in the team, I click to watch immediately! Thanks for highlighting a team with my favourite Pokémon, Aaron!

[@notayoutubechannel256]

I used this team 3 days ago in a local tournament in our country and went 3-3 with zero practice and with the wrong Tera on the Iron Hands (I forgot to change it quq) This team is so good but I totally need to train my mental fortitude especially when going against opposing bulky teams but overall this whole team is so well-made. Kudos to Ally for making this team and to Aaron for piloting it on this R2R episode

[@karasu50]

Hey Aaron thanks so much for this video. I've been really struggling to find a season 2 team that I vibe with and I love this team! Keep up the great work.

[@TheTurtlebot]

Cool actually seeing set up Pokémon and stat changes working in series 2 after murkrow madness in series 1

[@RokketLiveHere]

i can only imagine how that hame 2 felt from the opponents perspective. when you popped the ghost terra i bet he thought you had 200IQ masterminded him from the start, when in reality you were scrambling for anything to save you. beautiful play

[@timothypickarski5234]

I always love watching these your style of commentary is very relaxing.

[@bilgehanergan4]

Definitely. Sometimes I play his videos while I'm trying to sleep

[@toganium4175]

Iron Hands is just a monster, regardless of how I’m disappointed by the lack of Knock Off.

[@LuNB25]

I dreamed of Iron Hands with guts too.

[@regsketchesfoodreviews7632]

@@LuNB25 honestly it would be cool if, in the future, they give the paradox pokemon and ultra beasts hidden abilities but they probably won't

[@JustR4nd0m]

The second game was WILD! Quite an end of a battle! 🤩🔥

[@VoyD6296]

Hey Aaron, just wanted to let you know that your videos have been of tremendous learning for me as a first time competitive player. Have reached the master ball tier within 33 matches and can't wait to improve even further in future. Keep posting more and more videos, cheers!

[@TramRide]

This is my favourite kind of team, it's kinda like midrange in TCG. I love giving screens to well stated Pokemon (like Tapu Fini), and using Plot, Calm Mind, Swords etc

[@AstroPC96]

After the regionals, Arcanine usage has skyrocketed! It's everywhere, and answers to it is necessary!

[@Sjp2025]

I really hope we get you and Rosemary as the primary commentary team for another regional this season. Was easily the best to listen to

[@jayrollo1352]

Hey Aaron Cybertron Zheng. It's guys here.

[@kimL93]

Game 2 was superb match, worth to watch

[@fgcFoobiez]

That game 2 might be my favorite game of all the videos you've posted so far. What a rollercoaster!

[@mewtationssb]

Hi Aaron! Was at Orlando regs and went 6-4 which was my goal! Wish I coulda seen you there but alas. Thanks for all the helpful content dude.

[@anximonkey6196]

Congrats! Must have been a lot playing 10 rounds

[@mewtationssb]

@@anximonkey6196 Haha thank you! It wasn’t so bad, but round 10 I took a loss because I forgot about Safety Goggles on Talonflame TWICE. I tera water’d Amoonguss and Rage Powder’d thinking “hehe yeah my Volcarona’s gonna swe- OH SHI-.” That kinda stuff absolutely happens when you’re tired.

[@SerDerpish]

Wow, so cool! I have a snow team which, even though it has a completely different lineup works quite similarly to this, down to having trouble with the same mons. Your analysis of this team was quite useful as a result, so thank you 😃 Cheers from Puerto Rico 🍻

[@friendlynotfriends9262]

It’s always great to hear when the competitor does a move that works for aaron

[@MsBrookeWilcox]

The fact you saved Tera in game 2, for the literal last play, but yet the absolute PERFECT time. Denies the drain punch and garuntees the win. 👏 👏 👏 fantastic play

[@DonYagamoth]

This team was really fascinating to try out. While I felt like there was no way to stop Annihilape + Maushold, everything else seemed so smooth, it was great One of my favorite moments trying out this team was - the opponent used Yawn into Corviknight, and I remembered I could click Roost + Misty Terrain next turn, to prevent Corviknight from getting put to sleep ^^

[@Future.Trunks220]

Sounds good bro

[@HydraVGC]

I wrote this before I saw the video But bulky screens offense has been really good especially when grimmsnarl teams dropping off before the tournament happened means a lot of people stopped bringing in brick break/psychic fangs into there teams but ontop of that the last two regionals were won with pretty bulky teams for the most part so bulk atm is kinda value

[@extrememanner3867]

This team looks so strong, definitely gonna try it out!

[@Forotosh]

Aaron I have 2 quirky and silly TR mons for you that I have had a lot of fun with: 1: Ditto with Room Service. In contrast to the usual Scarf Ditto, this gives you less consistent/more situational speed control in favor of much more flexibility. Non-scarf Ditto is interesting because you can more easily use status moves/Protect and can potentially stick around for longer than 5 turns, which makes copying support pokemon actually viable. Sometimes I even lead with Ditto for the information it provides. I recently discovered that Ditto lets your check your opponent's ability by checking your own via "Check Status." Besides, Ditto is always great because copying opposing +2 Dondozo is just really funny. 2: Heavy Metal ability Copperajah using Heavy Slam. This gives you an almost guaranteed 120 BP +STAB move with no debuffs. Pair that with Choice band and/or tera steel and you can one shot quite a lot of threats with neutral damage. I love the surprise factor because people don't usually seem to expect how much damage it does. I've been able to OHKO physically bulky mons like Garganacl, Annihilape, Amoonguss, etc.

[@hellishchild6831]

So happy to see a new upload!!

[@elijones1007]

Another classic! Thanks Aaron for these videos! I made it to great ball and now onto master rank 🙌

[@Bond_]

Game 2 is why i watch vgc & your videos, loving the content 🔥

[@markvelazco1222]

I love that you have Porter's Worlds album on your wall. Its one of my favorite albums ever :,)

[@nicomarker3372]

Against Annihilape + Maushold, I thought you could have lead Grimm and Sylveon and then went for Reflect and Yawn into the Annihilape. It obviously wouldn't have worked as it was Vital Spirit Annihilape, but as most are Defiant and this team struggels with this duo, I think it might be worth going for it the next time

[@Kasaaz]

It feels like Iron Hands, Sandy Shocks and Iron Thorns all got a more limited move pool than the non-Electric Paradox mons. It feels like they really went light on the move pools for almost all Electric Types this generation, at least for Coverage. There were almost none run in Series 1 outside of Rotom (whose gimmick is Coverage, kind of) and rarely Kilowattrel. It's very strange. The Electric type with the best, most diverse move pool is probably Ampharos, and so that's saying something about where their heads were at.

[@HowlingOneify]

?? Hands has a fine movepool. What are you talking about? Thorns and Sandy Shocks are also fine, just much of their movepool is singles oriented with hazards.

[@Kasaaz]

@@HowlingOneify I was specifically talking about coverage. Non-STAB stuff that is still threatening. In ranked that means moves your opponent has to play around when they see the mon because you MIGHT have it. They objectively have less coverage moves. Hands has the most with a few of the Punches. As someone else pointed out to me, it seems like Game Freak was worried about Electric Terrain and Electric types just being too strong, especially when we get into higher powered Series.

[@joshuasims5421]

Game 2 was incredible!

[@nano321995]

Wow the plays in the second game, you love to see it!

[@Twilightblade7]

Oh no, I was hoping this would duck under your radar 😅 This team is incredible. Big consistency, gastrodon hard walls multiple pokemon if you support/tera it at the right time. Iron Hands has stupid bulk and healing. The weaknesses of this team are the perish song matchups and bulky Annihilape. You can definitely win you just have to react fast and make sure you time your attacks right.

[@TheLudiloco]

I've been using this team as well and another significant weakness is Belly Drum Iron hands. It just runs though this team even with screens up

[@obey_giant]

Damn that game 2 finish was so sick

[@KitDoctor]

Duuuuude, that play you made at the end of Game 2? Legendary

[@syan2240]

I love how he gets me so excited for the team Then roasts it when talking about the weaknesses that i doubt i'm good enough to use it

[@TwinTitansG]

Ayyy I was in that tourney. Ally actually was super strong.

[@TokyoRobb]

Ooo this has a few of my favs, Corviknight, Arcanine, and Grimmsnarl core. Except I was using Grimm parting shot into Arcanine intimidate. 😍 Misty terrain is a great idea tho.

[@iam15aac]

I see big fish theory and a couple other bangers on your wall, can tell your music taste is elite

[@JuliusSathya]

5 games! Yes, more game is better, really love your content man!

[@brooksholman2258]

i was screaming “tera grimm!” from the top of a mountain. i’m glad you heard me

[@darkisaac1625]

Aaron, I wish you commentating the Orlando Regionals l! I really love when you do analysis after each game !

[@tpeasetiger]

Anyway you could make a video discussing adapting to the meta? I love trying teams like this, but I feel like the meta always shifts based on responding to these tournament winning teams, so their performance starts to sag as a result of their impact on the meta. It would be interesting to explore the nature of shifting metas and discussing how to properly adapt and pivot.

[@devlisted]

Damn that game 2 was insane that Tera Grimmsnarl clutch

[@devlisted]

I am back to say that wow this team is good I bodied my friends with it

[@Kasaaz]

Man, I just love Toolbox teams like this.

[@travisparnell2795]

Hey Aaron.. I've always wondered.. I'm watching Orlando Regionals now.. since you're working directly with Pokémon and commentary on the tournaments, does that mean you're retired from comp battling at tournaments?

[@CybertronVGC]

No, I still want to compete but am waiting for the right events given my schedule :)

[@travisparnell2795]

Awesome.. good to know.. you're an encyclopedia for VGC in my opinion, and given that I live in Jamaica, my dream is to one day compete at a regionals.. so your channel is DEF helping a TONNE.. continue doing you, Professor Aaron

[@PMartinez55]

Wow you are grinding right now lol Also just noticed Zephyr in the top left

[@alfianbon9885]

35:53 This is what CYBERTRON is all about! When it's all like 110% a loss, he finds a way to grab victory! time and time again we see this!

[@JSlacky]

Grimmsnarl Tera Ghost WOW. That was a beauty to watch

[@charliefigueroa8398]

Ohhh that game 3 cleared up some misconceptions I had with Armor Tail; I thought Armor Tail blocked all priority but it only blocks priority directed at the team, not priority moves that only affect the opponent’s side

[@CazDad]

Bro you played that first match so smart shit was so dope to watch

[@joshuastreet8664]

I’m loving series 2 so far!

[@TobyCrimson]

I just realized if you had a mixed attacker dragapult with spA being the highest, Tera blast can shift from spA to atk after a dragon dance. Could be an interesting tech against certain stall teams or even when paired with speed boosted iron moth

[@Raziel_HHL]

Game 2 was such a rollercoaster

[@Riippumatontilaaja]

At the start of Game 2 you mentioned that "if you want to see me use Sandy Shocks check the description" but you actually forgot to link that video there. That's a no problem because we can obviously just search for that video, but just wanted to point that out x) Amazing battles, like always!

[@xacto1165]

You kept talking about using Yawn to beat the Annihilape, but it was Vital Spirit, so it wouldn't fall asleep from it!

[@eonblue9713]

In the last game, Weakness Policy was on the Coalossal, so couldn't be on the Armorouge. Also, might've been better to protect Sylveon on the turn where Dragapult goes for a second Tera Blast. If Dragapult when for the Dragon Darts, does barely any damage on the Gastrodon anyways. And if Sylveon survived, would apply so much pressure the next turn

[@jeremyaks69]

Congrats to your brother for the top 16 run at Orlando!

[@jamesaditya5254]

The opponent be complimenting Aaron's trigger discipline for ghost tera grim but in reality we know he just forgot lol

[@garrettpalesano8646]

You make great vids man

[@AznBoiDan]

First match Tinkaton must be seething seeing corvaknight right in front of it

[@PokeMatcha]

Could you showcase a strong Iron Valiant team?

[@edgybravo4287]

lol that second game was insane gameplay man

[@TokyoRobb]

That ghost Tera was so clutch

[@weinxxniew7478]

big brain tera ghost so satisfying

[@inediblemangoes7797]

the last second tera saving the day lol

[@trainertealvgc2267]

Last Game I was running Misty Terrain Whimsicott

[@josephdambrosio5061]

homie got some banger albums on his back wall

[@LostSoulxXxXx]

In Game 5, there's no Weakness Policy on Armarouge as it was on the Coalossal that exploded

[@nico5186]

Loving the team so far. Do you have any tips on how to play against perish teams with Gothitelle + Flutter Mane + Scream Tail? Cannot find a good strategy here on how to kill Gothitelle fast enough.

[@garrettmuersch3123]

I'm still just learning but wouldn't you want to bring the arcanine for psychic fangs against the grimmsnarl mirror match?

[@arlen7726]

Grimmsnarl falling off a bit is likely due in part to the fact that there are no Expanding Force mons in the current meta aside from Armorouge.

[@MsBrookeWilcox]

Does yawn not effect annihilape? Just curious if that could jave stalled enough in the game with fire tera bulk up annihilape.

[@MJunkis]

I have an honest question. With teams like this, do you always want to lead Grimmsnarl?

[@kobitz9001]

What do you think about Pickpocket Tinkaton with Fake Out and Fling as a lead? I've been mulling over it for a bit and it seems like a viable Fake Out user, Mold breaker aside. Pickpocket letting you steal items from mons that depend on them for a pseudo knock off seems neat. Edit: Skitter Smack and Pounce are maybe viable support moves? Gigaton is pretty much mandatory.

[@damiankucuran]

Where can i find the rental code for That Team? Would love to try it

[@CazDad]

I need to use Grimsnarl just an amazing support

[@firepoet6926]

I wander how moxie Krockodile might do in place of Arcanine.

[@joelvarone2254]

Faced this same team like three times in the past two hours,, no wonder why now lol

[@roberthenderson3769]

your last video that had that sandy shocks team. i tried it out a few times and i don't understand using thief on scizor with assault vest. is thief only for the dark type coverage or...?

[@davidbeer5015]

From what I recall, Thief would be dark type coverage against ghosts and psychics that also can resist bug, but it’s also likely the best physical Dark move that also gets the boost from Technician.

[@finesseeeeeee6409]

I was definitely judging you for dragging out game 2 given it was an apparent lost cause

[@brandondare1982]

Funny how tinkaton can do basically nothing against corviknight

[@carlanthonydelosangeles7411]

Arcanine is still a legend. ❤️

[@pokefan9194]

When are you competing in a tournament. I would love to see you compete 🙂

[@danieljacob9485]

Hi I was wondering how do you sign up for a regionals for vgc?

[@arrownibent5980]

PSA use Protect to heal with your Leftovers #gametwo

[@AntixAlles]

game 2 WOW what a match xD

[@zharris111]

What's the best way to counter a dodonzo team?

[@sirarthurkingofbobland4159]

Tour team gets wrecked by random kid in orange pants with granny cheering tagging along.

[@Asuna_1-bg]

what is the rental code for watrr's team?

[@adrianoalvaradoarevalo4967]

How to stop tatsu-dozo with this team?

[@paulchilliiileader8294]

Hi Aron and everyone, I have some question to ask, hope you guys can help answering my question. So my question is How many % does "Room service" activate in "Trick room". It is cleary not 50%, I think it's about 25-30 % does in "Trick room" because I did test my team with calculated stats, but clear it was not 50% lower speed because pokemon with "Room service" held in my team still "Outspeed" others but if it truely halve speed or 50% it would slower than others pokemon in my team with calculated but it was not. Hope you guys can help me answer this question, it would please me so much. Thank you guys

[@garovas]

hello,wanna ask is still posible using your non paradox pokemon from s1-s2 for this season 3?

[@davidbeer5015]

While I’m not Aaron, I will say from watching his videos that some teams do seem to still be able to work. You’ll need to at least familiarize yourself with how some of the paradoxes work, but there have been non paradox teams he’s shown as opponents in his videos, like game 4 in this video.