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Beyond the Hype. I created this series as there is a lot of click bait and false impressions of pokemon and I want to give you a real in depth analysis of whether a pokemon is worth spending dust and candies on.
This week it is catch cup for both great league and little cup
I have had this debate of what is better, defense or stamina when it comes to Pokemon GO Battle League so I went and figured it out myself.

[@argostabernackie8720]

That is exactly what I feel now. I'm not in it for the leader boards, but this channel has helped me reach Veteran since I actively started trying 2 years ago. That's OK for me, that's somewhere i never thought I'd be, it will still grant me over 200k dust when the season ends which is awesome. I'm an active school teacher. I have so much more going on than hitting legend. As long as I know my skill has gotten better then I'm good.

[@Therealkarp]

Real. As a teacher in training (student) and archaeologist, also human being, can be tough to feel like I'm progressing. Was just short of 2500 before catch up, I'm just waiting for the league to rotate lol

[@dilliondantin]

I had to stare at that Quagsire in the team sheet for a good minute before I finally concluded that it was indeed moving.. Bro has a .gif of Obamasnow and Quagsire, and a still of Monkey Man. Love it

[@rocknorris9508]

For those experiencing lag and dropped frames, Niantic has done something to the code, but I personally have traced it to when I’m playing on cell data, my phone gets hotter and hotter and hotter until it starts shutting down to prevent damage, and the first thing to go is frame rate. (Well, actually, the screen dims dramatically first). It also seems to happen when I’m on a power source and on cell signal (I have a backup battery attached that charges the phone as I go). This didn’t used to happen (though occasionally on hot days when it was sunny enough to increase brightness to see the screen it would). So anyway, thought I would share my experience. The problem also seems to have coincided with all the extra environment elements they added and extra model and pose features. Just sounds like it’s grinding phones into a fine dust with its demands now.

[@Dr.T-Bone85]

I really felt this video. I hit legend 10+ times in a row. Then got bored and stopped playing for a few seasons. Hit legend again this season but I just have no motivation to play anymore. I'm still on like 370 of the 500 wins challenge and i cannot bring myself to battle and finish it. I hope they find a way to spice things up again. I used to love this game and i miss that feeling. Good luck on your legend push!

[@alfiesmullet1311]

Abomasnow was always a fun one to use for me.. I was sad for it when they nerfed weather ball but now with icy wind it's very much back! I've run it in great, ultra league and the mega form in master league factions/draft tournaments a lot this season

[@GerkinsGames]

When the KZbinrs put out new teams every day it contributes to the whacky stuff we see daily, an ever changing meta that only a couple people seem to be able to stay ahead of. It’s tough

[@VinceHHT]

The level did rise a lot. You're still good Dan. I don't count either and I reached legend. But you said you'd stop playing, so I know you're not in a good place with the game. And that's ok. To be legend you gotta watch a ton of KZbin videos or be aware of this or that team cause it's become a freaking cult. If you don't feel like studying hard just run spice or don't play gbl at all. I've reached 5 legend ranks in a row and now I'm gonna stop cause I don't wanna spend hours watching KZbin and don't wanna pay anyone for coaching or give me teams. Just do whatever you want and remember to have fun.

[@theroyceproject]

You should go see your family doctor. Just because you’re near 40 and seeing them once or twice a year is a good thing. Weight loss isn’t too bad if it happens gradually like you over four months. Plus and change in diet and illness makes sense. But if you continue to lose weight and don’t gain any back then that could warrant a check up.

[@Zuniga23x]

Just matched up against you(Vic lead) which in a million years never thought it would happen. GG

[@hazewilliams2117]

What elo range were you

[@Zuniga23x]

@@hazewilliams2117around 2770

[@tyrincarnate3854]

Regarding weight: I'm a certified personal trainer and you'd be surprised how many people who cut soda(or switch to diet) and frequent snacking ask the same question of "oh no am I losing too quickly". Not a replacement for medical advice, but you're probably fine, keep it up! If you're still worried, just try to increase your protein intake as well as weight training to keep your lean mass around.

[@CurlyBugsOZ]

G’Day Dan, I agree with your perspective 👍, there is life outside the game… I just casually play GBL for fun to test out some of yours and others CC teams …. Keep up the great team building and learnings 🇦🇺 Why would I invest 100,000+ dust in a catch cup team … unless I haven’t already built a meta relevant Pokémon.

[@puckettjoe23]

Sugar and chips are carbs that, if not utilized, turn to fat. So the sick could have made u lose water weight becuz usually u need fluids and the lack of carbs will lose u excess fat. Those foods are also usually high in calories so if u haven't been having as much calories in general that will also make u lose weight

[@KB0893]

I love your videos. I know you’re a great player. I love the creative teams you put out. IMO, it’s much better than watching someone chase leaderboard.

[@wac109]

Nice video. Great idea from the viewer

[@GeekNo.01]

The lags killing the game to be honest but you are always good Dan please keep it up ❤ also real life and family top priority

[@Malphoria]

Hey Dan. I picked Pokemon Go back up this season after not playing at all since I hit legend season.. idk. The season with the bicycle rider outfit. I hit legend with over two months left in the season.. a day before even SophToph hit legend. I thought I’d pick the game back up and steamroll my way to legend. Well, haha… this is a way more competitive environment at the 2500+ level than it was back then. Not only did they fix fast move denial, but the meta is incredibly challenging… not only did I have to relearn counts and proper charged move timing to replicate the effects of fast move denial, I had to contend with the ubiquitous debuff spam with overpowered moves like scald and icy wind (this taught me how powerful debuffs in general are as they are the only charged moves that retain beneficial outcomes from the opponent shielding). Just like you, I could never quite find a consistent way to win. Lots of 4-1 sets into 1-4s hard stuck between veteran and expert. If it makes you feel better, we haven’t been the only ones struggling. I’ve faced both SpeediestChief and TheAsianMilkman (Asian milkman today!!) and both had not made it yet. I honestly think I’ll get there this week. I’m at 2860 something and the team I’m using finally feels.. good. I went from 2500 at the beginning of catch cup to this rating, and that is without playing catch cup the first day it was available. I still have losing sets, but I haven’t dropped back to below 2800 since getting here. So, really all I’m saying is… why don’t you just feature a team and say it’s awesome then use a team that counters that team?? 😂😂😂 just kidding.. kinda. I swear countering the zyonik and jonkus and Reis latest vid teams is a valid strategy. I won’t say what team I’m using because I don’t want to give away my secret to success until I reach 3000. Good luck, and see you there, Dan!

[@hazewilliams2117]

That was pretty insightful. I always wondered what would it be like if a legend player from back in those days came into this new pvp ecosystem. It's not only that ppl are getting better. Your facing secret multiple-time legend players on alt accounts from family members or their personal alt accounts too. Good luck, I already hit and made leaderboards week 6.

[@squozenfrozen1645]

I think with GBL they should alternate between a "competitive season" and an "interlude season" so each year you get 2 competitive seasons and 2 interlude seasons. The interlude comes first with all the move changes so people can use it to learn new stuff, this would basically be the "practice mode" people have asked for. Then providing there's no huge negative backlash to the new meta, the next season has no move changes and takes the changes from the interlude season into the competitive space. Following that, the next interlude season gives anyone who reached legend in the last comp season a chance to enter a "champion of champions" knockout tournament that lasts the duration of the interlude season, and they can take part in that alongside having fun and test the new meta in the interlude season with everyone else. That will freshen it up a bit and make legend more rewarding as it's something you can only grind for twice a year spaced out, and there's the opportunity to go into a more lucrative competition by hitting legend. Rewards wise, there needs to be some acknowledgement of hitting legend on the player profile badges and I think getting to the final 8 of the tournament should mean you get to become and NPC on the map for the duration of the next season as a "gym leader" people can battle to get "gym badges" when they complete a route. The order of them will be decided by their place in the tournament I.e. the 8th gym leader will be the tournament winner. That then brings a new feature to the general game for everyone, and uses the champion of champions tournament as an incentive to have your trainer become an NPC for people to battle with a team of your choice.

[@rocketimpossible5196]

You gave up soda and chips. Those are MANY completely empty calories to cut out of your diet. I was 208 in the spring two years ago. I cut out soda, snacks after dinner, and ate breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner every day. Without any exercise, I dropped to 152 in 4-5 months.

[@TopShelfHunters]

Have been RIPPING with Mantine Gligar and Registeel

[@matheus074]

i hit legend for the first time ever in February and my baby daughter was born the week after that, so naturally i stopped playing as much and then this season i stopped completely after the 1st week. With all these frame drops and problems, it looks like i'm gonna be retired for one more season

[@PSnGa]

If you are knocking out sugar and been under the weather then losing some weight I'm sure isn't an issue if you otherwise feel ok. Toss in having young kids and running a house and kicking the career going... yeah probably not a big deal. Most of us dads have been there. BUT you should always be doing your annual physical exam and discuss it with your regular doc. Fun times! My kids are finally getting to the teen stage and I've recently retired so life is a bit easier but I know exactly where you are in those general terms. It'll get better. God bless. :)

[@johnweig4667]

About wifi and cell phone data. Phones have an option to switch to cell phone data if your connection is instable. This also have different levels. From weak to aggresive. And then if your WLAN is not the best? Well it would switch. But tbh your WLAN must be very crappy for doing that

[@xdabsx1]

It would say more has to do with their algorithm than your abilities. Frame drop is the built-in mechanic to make sure you don’t get too big of a win streak keeping the foot on your neck.

[@somedude8873]

Yup.

[@0kayegs577]

Bro niantic is just incompetent, dont get over yourself with that algorithm tinfoil

[@xdabsx1]

@@0kayegs577 prove me wrong. show me an organic 50 game win streak I’ll send you 500 dollars

[@Malphoria]

PokeAK wanted to blame everyone but himself using bad teams with suboptimal play when he didn’t hit legend that season with the N pose and really alienated a large portion of the GBL community.. can’t believe people are still think Skynet is sending them counter teams ffs. When I lose a set 1-4 to rock paper scissors, I say, “that was unlucky. Should I adjust my team, or am I just not properly executing my wincon against tough counter teams?” If it was framedrops, I know I’m not the only one experiencing that after watching Jonkus and Dan. Dan never blames Niantic for not being legend yet, and lists the factors that affect him personally (kids, making videos, etc). I just think taking accountability and spending your time analyzing what you can improve about your gameplay and your team are more productive uses of time than blaming a malevolent algorithm every time you just happen to lose the rock paper scissors match.

[@nait5340]

Niantic simply messed up their game even further with the last big update. We are all having FPS problems, but while it's bloody annoying, our opponents are also struggling with the same issues. It's kinda laughable to think Niantic coud intentionally mess with the frames of individual people based on their ELO. Just to let you know: Pokemon Go just "won an award" for the buggiest mobile game of 2024.

[@Arcanine1995]

The lagging is so bad, like only getting enough bubbles for 'good' and not being able to use my charge moves

[@mitchgoodwin8536]

Dude same so frustrating

[@sebastian-gs9ff]

Yes, happend to me also

[@spencelavern]

I’ve been using lanturn, gligar and carbink. Sometimes I swap in crocalor for lanturn

[@Oldmola760]

Dan, consider purposely staying at or just below Ace for a season and just coaching people still trying to get to Ace. Maybe make longer breakdowns of a match to point out where opponents/viewers make mistakes or do good and show the small differences that could change a match. Could play less and with fun spicy teams and still put out helpful content.

[@MrWhale1]

I hit Ace on my first season doing pvp ever, and I used the crappiest of mons and didnt know what I was doing. If you’re struggling to hit Ace that means there’s something horribly wrong with your team or play style.

[@rockytopbob]

Last night I was in a battle that was super laggy. I was winning then all of a sudden in the top left corner was the pokeball spinning....spun for 5 mins. I had to shut down the game and opened back up with me losing the game. I've dropped from almost getting past ace before the catch cup to the mid 1800s. Between not having anything worth using in the cup and the frame drops and game just all out freezing, I'm about ready to just uninstall. Gonna wait to see if they fix anything next season. If not, then I'm out, and I hope a lot of others do the same. Cause Niantic will never change unless people just don't play their "game"

[@knlqhtmare]

I don’t count do any of that stuff for a while know. And still hit legend 10 times in a row and I use to do my alt account but I’m like the reward is not worth it. That’s why I just use my main account and delete my alt. But idk if I can keep playing GBL it’s just boring know after hitting legend so many times in a row. And what I also learn is that let all the sweats hit legend first and you can make it easy.

[@JosephHoetzl]

Thanks!

[@DanOttawaPOGO]

Appreciate the support

[@Fatkidlovecake]

Im at 3300 elo went from 2950 hit legend with shadow obama lead, shadow empoleon and shadow tentacruel safe swap. Lol the team worked so well for me with such obvious weaknesses

[@soymafio]

ive been been very succesful with S.Quag Mandibuzz and Registeel went 19-6 day one 18-7 cant send video since i cant do a full set at the same time

[@chaosxtreme5499]

hey guys, how was your lag experience today? mine was surprisingly light

[@mykeychelsea1596]

Personally it would be more amusing if you commented the battles more… hard to get into it while we talk about other KZbinrs and grinding to legend. Only saying.

[@spencelavern]

I haven’t run quag because everytime I have I go against double grass lol

[@mumujamm]

You've been sick for a bunch of this season, I wouldn't be surprised if that has led to some decreased muscle mass. Also I have family members who had COVID this spring and they are in the same boat--lots of coughing/hacking, colds that won't end, and weight loss. Also stress can do this, and being sick can be a stressor. I hope you are feeling back to yourself soon.

[@ELMOisINNOCENT]

I mean, I don't think you have much less to prove. Obviously you wanna try to win every game you queue into, but like there's so much more goin on in your life than GBL

[@jamesferry6717]

I've dropped 200 points from this catch cup. Between not having meta besides likitung and the lags both on my side and theirs, this game might as well be decided on a dice roll. Oh well!

[@krackercat]

In my opinion: The incentives aren’t there at any level of GBL. The state of the game mechanics is a significant disincentive. The number of “new” GBL players are at best insignificant and at worst completely non-existent. The number of players playing GBL is rapidly diminishing. The majority of those who remain playing are experienced long-term players with relatively higher skill levels, therefore it is harder to climb the ladder. As player numbers decrease, wait times increase, giving another disincentive to play. GBL is dying, and it’s been on life support for some time. It’s sort of sad, I like playing it, but I simply do not see Niantic putting in the effort to fix the mechanics and grow GBL player numbers. And even if Niantic decided to do “something” about GBL, and spend significant resources to do so, past behaviour indicates they’d end up delivering a steaming pile of excrement that makes it worse……. there’s the right way, the wrong way, and the Niantic way! Enjoy GBL for what it is. Try to have some fun while it lasts. Love your content.

[@Schniebel89]

try a VPN for better connection. some ppl reported it gets rid of laggs. Don't know if its useful for the current bug though.

[@ASpecimenUnknwn]

Always make it this far 18:27 🤠

[@haraldstordahl6091]

Hei pal, there is no reason not to see your GP for this weigth-loss thing. I dont think you should worry to much, but still,- go have a simple blood-work at least, and make a plan with your doc! (im a doctor,- so doctors order here :-) ) Take care we love you!

[@TGregers]

The game is completely unplayable because of the lag now. Losing so many matches, im on my reserve phone as well, so it lags every single match.

[@jaysongoldsborough9889]

There is a setting that removes extra shades and it kinda increased my performance for the game

[@jaysongoldsborough9889]

You should try it

[@Jasseralif]

take care for your health too, man. cheers

[@MarckPoGoW]

I don't think you have anything to worry about with your weight. But hey, if you wanna put it back on, some protein and weight lifting should do the trick. Jacked Dan when?

[@smolchameleonYT]

he learned how to play the game? how do these guys get pokemon

[@Corruptedxmindx]

I’m stuck at 2100-2300 Elo

[@sebastian-gs9ff]

Dang that victri destruction in that one game, sheesh

[@sebastian-gs9ff]

Doonbug, good battler. But wasn’t there some scandal he was involved or more? And beside that, I was in his stream a while ago, and he is truly an ***, that’s what I can say…and a.j. Final boss even defended his stupid argument on the question I asked

[@hazewilliams2117]

The scandal was that during a tournament he contested a questionable play. He v was losing the match. And they stopped it and reset the match. He ended up winning. He's a sweat heart. Me the the gf think he is a swell guy 😊

[@tylerf6583]

Hey

[@experiencingmars]

It’s funny that when PokeAK was saying the same thing he was bashed but when you do it, it’s praise. Not offense to you Dan, I like your content but I don’t like the duplicity. That’s all.

[@Keyblader7762]

Lmao its not the same thing in the slightest. AK is an unhinged maniac and Dan is an actual normal person

[@bmoney6482]

Duplicity? 🤔

[@hazewilliams2117]

​@Keyblader7762 nah poke AK tells it like it is. Don't be so sensitive.

[@bmoney6482]

@@hazewilliams2117 you can't use hard language like you're tough in comment sections about pokémon

[@hazewilliams2117]

@@bmoney6482 but I am tough my grandma says I'm her little iron mike