Could Iono Actually Become Champion?

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Credits
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🎤 Voice Acting 🎤
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Iono voiced by ‪@rinasenpaivt‬
She also streams a lot over on twitch: / rinasenpaivt
Sada voiced by ‪@Vicvillon‬
Tulip voiced by ‪@koramora‬
Chairman Rose voiced by ‪@CaptainAstronaut‬
Alphy voiced by ‪@Alphastar716‬
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🎨 Art & Animation 🎨
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Iono, Mareep, Alphy, and Wooloo art by ‪@Spuddie203‬
Iono animation and Clefairy Emote by Matchalattepng
She streams over on twitch: / matchalattepng
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Tulip art by ‪@Cephalorock‬
Also on twitch: / cephalorock
Sada art by Stefan95 at www.fiverr.com/stefan95_art
Katy art by Asirisenpai at / asirisenpai
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Want more?
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Full Playlist: • Can X Champion: Paldea...
Episode 1 Iono: • Could Iono Actually Be... (You're here!)
Episode 2 Brassius: • Could Brassius Actuall...
Episode 3 Katy: • Could Katy Actually Be...
Episode 4 Tulip: • Could Tulip Actually B...
Episode 5 Grusha: • Could Grusha Actually ...
Episode 6 Kofu: • I Played Pokemon Viole...
Episode 7 Ryme: • Could Ryme Become Cham...
Check out season 1 in Galar here: • Can X Champion: The Wo...
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[@VaskoGames]

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[@mathewjohnson5518]

Can You Be Pichu? I Like Pichu. 😃😃😃

[@TheShadow1347]

I would like to see if Penny could become a champion

[@chrisriddle5258]

Pokemon s/v is not a baby game ok don't you to hean ok vasko

[@Michul3]

​@@Ultrawilliam2.0he already did that

[@stevedearden5240]

@@TheShadow1347 I'm calling it she will

[@criticalwarrior2704]

I loved the detail of Iono's mother being a Hex Maniac, since that explains why she has Mismagius as her Tera Pokemon.

[@requiemagent3014]

I wish Game freak would put that much work into world building. They just designed the gym leader after their ace pokemon. That's why Geta uses Glimmora at the end. Which is a trap setter pokemon. I hate game freak so much. There are mods out there to fix this.

[@Gorgosauruslibra]

​@@requiemagent3014people complaining is the reason we get s bad Plus like karen said use your favs npc can to

[@SporianSummit]

@@Gorgosauruslibra karen also said she uses dark types because they are strong so i dunno homie.

[@REDscar9000]

@@SporianSummither favs are strong mons

[@SporianSummit]

@@REDscar9000 we dont 100% know what her faves truly are, so its still up in the air to a degree

[@wolfcara16]

I adore Iono's animated sprite. It breathes so much life into her. And her catchphrases read out loud are as cringy as expected 😅

[@valeriezorn9420]

"cringe" I think you mean utterly adorable

[@requiemagent3014]

Gives me heavy Vtuber vibes. Which makes sense for Iono

[@Gorgosauruslibra]

It's very cheesy but when. You are trying to be cringe for a character it's hard seems more cheesy

[@Cl0udystar]

I think she is the type yo attract kids and maybe just maybe ¼ of teenagers and ¼ of adults who like those things that she does. She does seem like a vtuber but irl she is that virtual character,idk how yo explain it but uf you understand good for you. If you don't, I don't know what to do.

[@Fanimati0n]

​@requiemagent3014 a vtuber named Obake PAM did a fandub of her trailer & it sounds EXACTLY like I imagine she sounds in English

[@batofdestiny7801]

Imagine being a champion who happens to be a streamer.

[@lightstar3817]

Wow at least Iono will have a side hustle when she’s not busy being champion

[@SMCheshire]

Oh wait

[@Zombie_da_eevee]

That would be cool

[@TheDexplorer2011]

Stonks

[@xlandthecavekids9941]

Or a KZbin named Casio games that would be crazy

[@staydetermined6717]

Vasko is truely underrated my god They have brought so much more life into galar and characters with “Can X become champ” And it shows how each one could of did it or how they did it :)

[@HylianGamr1]

I love Iono because of her being a streamer and her energy.

[@Mario87456]

Not to mention she is also very cute and adorable as well.

[@blueblurfan6303]

@@Mario87456 At this point, a touch grass joke is too low hanging of a fruit.

[@morphstarchangeling8024]

I love the voice actors performance as Iono. They really captured the energy of this character.

[@matthewchi5292]

Hey Vasko, thanks for continuing this awesome series. It's so much fun to watch and makes me curious to try these gym leader runs myself. Also, I feel you about the struggles of being a youtuber. It ain't easy, and I can tell how much work you put into this series. There's only so much I can do, but I hope you do one day get the attention your channel deserves. You're amazing, dude! 👏 Also, I can't wait to see you make one of these for Larry and Grusha. All the characters you made these videos for are all generally positive and ambitious in their goals. I'm really curious to see your take on two characters that are pessimistic and unmotivated 😂

[@overlordissac]

Agreed I'm a KZbinr and I'm struggling

[@hyruleprotector6897]

Honestly, I hope you continue this story, maybe have Iono go to Kitakami and Blueberry to save "Mr. Shocky Sheep" by wishing on Terapagoes

[@Supercarboyg]

I think the portal opened up in there

[@j.corbygaming]

I like the head canon that Iono’s mom is a Hex Maniac.

[@aurochtamer]

Vasko has been the only one who could get me to find the story or characters of Gen 8 interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how you can do the same for Gen 9.

[@TheMountyPresents]

Fun fact, this inability to evolve if you lose despite reaching the level is common in EVERY generation

[@thanathosgodofdeath]

Yeah i remember not evolving my combusken cause of that

[@somechupacabrawithinternet8866]

but not gen 7... .i lost a battle and one of my pokemon evolved.. i think

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

South Province Area Five is based off both Doñana National Park and the wetlands and lagoons around Murcia, as well as the beaches of Costa Cálida. Southeastern Spain (or in this case Paldea) is where Murcia is, while Doñana National Park is in southwestern Spain in the provinces of Cádiz, Huelva, and Seville. The lagoons of Campotéjar in the province of Granada (also southeastern Spain) used to be a wastewater treatment plant, which inspired Paldean Wooper's typing. And Doñana National Park is the only tropical wetland in continental Europe, being a migration stop for flamingos, hence why there are plenty of Flamigo in this part of Paldea. Secluded Beach is also based off Costa del Sol Levincia's Million Volt Skyline is based off resemble the coastal skyline of Benidorm, which is the pioneer city of modernist architecture in Spain and is located in the Valencian Community just like Valencia itself. It is also based off Madrid's Cuatro Torres. The houses of Levincia on the other hand are based off Villajoyosa, also in the Valencian Community.

[@basriruslan2896]

I love how deep the conversations can be I appreciate seeing people asking help

[@seanspear-il5jh]

the iono voice actor did good

[@LycIrisAurora]

I love your writing for Iono and now im super curious about your extra meta plot, we cant have poor shocky sheep stuck in the past!! Please also have +1 internet hug for your troubles. I really feel you on the unfortunate loop of internet content.

[@jacequeen2665]

I love all the little stories in every video, every arc is different and intriguing. I love all the character’s personalities (and voice actors!) and Vasko’s interactions with them. Keep up the great work! I can’t wait for the next one!

[@elicook4243]

Can we are agree, that Aiono would be a good streamer in our world

[@elicook4243]

Iono

[@jacobhilton2492]

I can agree it'd be something I'd watch

[@andytaker3073]

Can't wait for Team Star captains to try to become champs. The only thing is that they would have to use Revavroom instead of their starmobiles. But with Giacomo and Mela, they would require Cassiopeia to lend them Umbreon and Flareon respectively.

[@ZexalDSJAsh]

Now THIS is absolutely awesome. That is a lot more than I was expecting for this video series. Loved the updated character styles, as well as the voices and info bits. Now this has a new story to it? Oh hell yes I am getting psyched up for the next episode! Also, thanks for putting in that content creator bit with Iono. Really helps me remember that it aint easy being a CC. Please keep up the good work. ^^

[@thebluegrookey1127]

leads perfectly into the ancient DLC coming in under a week!

[@coolguy5133]

Iono would definitely become Champion. She wouldn't even have to win money from battles just to get paid, money would also be coming from her simps everytime she streams during her adventure.

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

I can already tell, this is going to be a fun season!

[@keithkoek646]

And hilarious!

[@JadeTheProtogen1]

If only shedninja was in this game. Give it air balloon and tera type electric and you have a shedninja that is unkillable.

[@polarbears3197]

Sandstorm Mold breaker

[@polarbears3197]

Poision Burn

[@4GRJ]

Timer

[@maiser6]

Okay Vasko just up the stakes of the wooloverse with that ending don't panic. *Panicking internally*

[@N12015]

Not bad. It's always a blessing when videos gives insights on the creators, like this one. Yeah, streaming is hard and you require a lot of luck, and working too hard won't help at all.

[@virtualcolt]

2:00 Geeta: I am utterly incapable of catching these hands.

[@7K_RE7AX]

Amazing video! Love your sense of humor 😆

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Espathra is such a queen. Of course Tulip would have one! Besides being an ostrich of course, its name is inspired by Cleopatra. The connection between ostriches, psychic powers, and Egyptian motifs references Maat, the personification of truth in Egyptian mythology whose symbol was the ostrich feather. This Egyptian inspiration is even more clear with the feathers on Espathra's head being inspired by a nemes, the head cloth worn by pharaohs. Its body plumage is inspired by Rococo fashion in the 17th century, which featured multilayered and frilled dresses for women. Cleopatra along with other historical figures used to be depicted in the contemporary fashion in late Renaissance and early-modern art! Bellibolt on the other hand is based on the Cuyaba dwarf frog, whose false eyes can secrete poison like how Bellibolt discharges electricity! The Cuyaba dwarf frog is not native to the Iberian Peninsula however, as they are native to central and southeastern Brazil and eastern Bolivia and Paraguay

[@staydetermined6717]

I CANNOT wait for katys run :) REALLY wanted to fight her as the 8th gym BUT NOOOO

[@somethingbanter]

The advice talk about running a KZbin channel was actually very insightful, biggest thing to remember as a small channel is that the only reason larger channels are allowed to record whatever they want and still get views is because they probably spent a lot of time at the very beginning just doing what was trendy even if they didn't want to. it takes time to cultivate a following and you need to sometimes just put out some "rent due" content you don't care about so that one day you can survive on your real passion from the people who stick around for it

[@TheAmShagaarProduction]

Wow @Vasko Games As a small YT creator myself, the speech about finding what type of videos and content you want to make for everyone, and the realisation about how YT can be cruel to small creators is heartbreaking. And peoples quitting YT. Nice video, really Cheer up boy, you did good keep going o7

[@lunaria7067]

11:00 This segment hurt. I'm pretty new to thins channel, solely by yt recommendations. But I subscribed after watching that first video. This channel is very original and extremely fun to watch, and I've been watching a lot of the older videos. So seeing/hearing this made me pretty sad. You 100% deserve to do what you love and be successful with it. I for one will be here to support you, no matter what content you make.

[@michelecastellotti9172]

Sada:"once you are in a pokeball, you belong to a trainer" A certain glass wearing gym leader from Unova:"Allow thor to retort"

[@josecorzo5517]

Cherem?

[@Lockirby2]

For some reason, Vasko's voice sounds really fitting for a Mareep.

[@brendanleepa6346]

What a calming moment 8:42

[@Gigabarto]

this video goes right to my favorites list

[@ninotor2080]

if pokevasko goes back in time does that mean... LEGENDS ARCEUS ?!?

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Depends how far he went back He could be chilling with fossil Pokémon for all we know

[@jacobhilton2492]

I mean... you're not wrong

[@josecorzo5517]

He could become GOD (helix)

[@theultimatenerd9825]

I’m sick right now and this video really cheered me up. Thank you for posting fun videos like this!

[@valeriezorn9420]

Brilliant video, the depiction of iono was SPOT ON

[@giboit.]

It's heavily implied by the dex entries that some of the areas in Paldea are the result of a battle against the ruinous pokemon (and that Armarouge and Ceruledge were part of that fight against them). The place with obsidian is where they fought Chi-yu. The snowy area is the result of the battle against chien-pao The muddy area is the result of the battle against wo-chien (that's why there's not so much plants there). And the dried area (a.k.a the area where you find the titan clawf) is the result of the battle against Ting-lu.

[@andresmarrero8666]

I think the leading theory is that Baxcalibur was used against Chi-yu due to its ability to instantly freeze lava.

[@Markcrazeer]

i wish that was more apparent. or more specifically that releasing them had an effect on something. stopping or causing environmental effects, altering local Pokemon spawns, both in power and like 5(?) new species each either representing their influence calling them or its absence bringing back those that were repelled by them. (same for the titans, at least none of the titans should be available before yo defeat them, but ideally they should unlock a few each, this functioning like oerthworm, correct me if im wrong) or raifort turning on us.

[@vesper2190]

This was really fun and interesting! Keep going Vasko! you are the best and never never doubt of yourself! PD: I FKN LOVE IONO!!!

[@thegayghost872]

“Mr Shocky Sheep” is my new favorite nickname for PokeVasco

[@KaiyaAstral]

Great work Vasko! Well worth the wait!!! Make sure not to burn yourself out man!

[@extremmefan7305]

Normally I find Iono annoyingly energetic in the actual games, but in here once I got past the "cringe" of her tagline she was surprisingly likeable. You sure do have a knack for elaborating on these characters. First the SwSh Gym Leaders and Chairman Rose, now Iono. I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the SV leaders goes, as well as nonstory ones (is Oleana still in the cards for SwSh or have you completely moved on to SV?). Edit: also I don't think Bianca's a teacher??? Missed opportunity, when BW2 Cheren is right there lmao.

[@nancayleena]

He might do what he did for Rose where it’s a run he’ll do as the finale of the series.

[@Boooooooooooooooooo1]

Yup he really made me love klara after her episode

[@Grodarados]

ngl i watched alot of your vids and forgot everytime to follow you .... but you put extrem work into it keep going Shocking sheep haha :D

[@Foxstream]

I can’t believe I forgot about this cinematic series. The gasp I gasped at the end. Immaculate

[@tomboyangel78]

Not only did you do a "Can X Become Champion" with one of my favorite Gym Leaders... but you also gave her a special guest appearance. Dude... I love you. Kudos to Rina for her impressive voice-acting! 🎉

[@ghostlyboos6864]

i fucking love these videos honestly- like holy shit. The amount of effort-

[@Phreezer]

On the other side of the river from Cortando, which you can access before getting the swimming upgrade for your legendary bike by using the land bridge near the south province (area two) flight path, you can reach a cave in south province area four that goes to west province area 1 where there is a beach that can spawn Watrell lowest level I found was 14 there.

[@charlessclar165]

Tbis was amazing, please keep making more of them

[@theyusane668]

I love the little scenes you put in between sections, your voice fits the shocky sheep so well

[@robertbarrows6687]

Okay Vasko, you have some of the most creative Pokemon content I've seen. Actual storylines using the games and full voice acting of characters. You are doing really good buddy.

[@grimbobagman4133]

I ADORE the roleplaying through the whole video, made it an extra delight to watch the whole way through.

[@Vicvillon]

THE MOVIE IS HERE LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (happy to help as always, even as i am voicing a mean mean lady this time,,, bwahahah)

[@Tyce210]

Seeing Vasko art and iono art is like seeing two different videos

[@jamesmasse5794]

Tera electric mismagius does have one weakness, axew line has mold breaker and ground moves. It should have 2 but the tinkatink line doesn't get ground moves until tinkaton, which you probably don't have for the third gym

[@Ghostofman19]

This is going to be A Electrical experience

[@Liamplaz249]

Love how he puts in so much work on his videos❤

[@modothegreat108]

At 5:35 you're struggling to initiate battles by walking into a flying mon, you can just lock onto the mon and throw a pokeball to engage 'mons like that!

[@Flw.Infinite]

What an exciting cliffhanger

[@angelic2584]

I love this series

[@Subjecttochannel]

That iono voice is actually super close to what it ended up being

[@jacobhilton2492]

Great vid vasko keep up the great work i encourage you to keep going

[@nokiasnumbskulls]

the way she says "i 'unno!" sounds kinda like "iono!" which fits her personality imo

[@pokeant94]

I respect you for all the content you make you bring joy to my life when I’m grim

[@anonymousvoid937]

Super underrated. Love to see more of this content.

[@master-of-dreams7455]

"Hatred, Fear, Envy, Knowledge. These curses of humanity shall be your undoing."

[@tommasorandis4796]

No worries Vasko we'll always be here to support you❤

[@mrluckyluke17]

35:21 Earthquake? thats Earth power!

[@pyrotempestwing]

11:30 (+/- a bit) That’s good advice.

[@Cheese-Slime-Sheriff]

Favorite gym leader? My favorite character?! WITH SO MUCH PRODUCTION VALUE!? *THIS IS PERFECT!*

[@SailorMusicCat]

I really liked this one! I mean I like all of them but as someone working on a channel with friends the advice was nice and I always love the plot explanations and changes you come up with!

[@SailorMusicCat]

ALPHY!!!! THE BEST BOI!!!!!

[@Mafuyus-depression]

"Welcome to- thee IONO-ZONE!"

[@Rogue284]

This is a big jump up in terms of production, quality, and writing. I applaud you. I also think you wrote better dialogue for Iono than Gamefreak did, and RinaSenpaiVT did an amazing job voicing her. I think you all did great!

[@Agent-8]

Alpha cap and vic in one video wow Vasko you outdid yourself

[@masterjoda999]

Iono: *threatens to curse Vasko* Vasko: *Alister PTSD intensifies*

[@PopatoYT]

I did not expect having to look at vasko having an intervention 10 minutes in an iono video

[@Nameless8_]

Dude, that misdreavous is DEADLY

[@Yuki.N25]

VASKO SHEEP NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (love this episode)

[@jasminejackson534]

RIP Shocky Sheep

[@Nameless8_]

Dude, that mismagius is DEADLY

[@Hoenn007]

Awesome Video Vasko!

[@chada4806]

I love this series so much. It's always a treat to watch ❤️

[@eimeartheirishstitcher]

I didn't expect to become so invested!!!

[@ShuttersYT]

We need this!

[@steventhedinosaur6623]

That was a good ending. Also how have i never noticed that alpha voices alphy??

[@blazie42069]

I wanna know if Iono's mom could become champion, and if she could defeat sada and turo! After the gyms I wanna know if she's got what it takes!

[@rileykrupp9139]

OMG I can't wait for the next video these are so good 😊

[@xxriotthewolfxx2567]

Ngl the voice for Iono is adorable 😭

[@Sans_Real1233]

The fact this has lore Is crazy

[@RandomPassrby]

You could have caught a Tadbulb near the river south of Katy's gym.

[@superfireconnor6436]

This was a great video also I really liked Iono’s voice in the video

[@remberedink]

Oooh very interesting way to start this, with an alive professor no less!

[@mrluckyluke17]

Shes The Best Gym Leader In Scarlet and Violet 🥰💛💛💛💛

[@yinyangyt8749]

Dang. I am super late to this. But I love her a ton. She’s amazing. And you have done a great job with this Vasko. Also, Vic’s voice fits Iono so freaking well. She sounds amazing

[@romanhammack1895]

May the paradox ditto before the creation of your universe bless you with the ability to remove the curse of hate

[@devdev72597]

“Mama was a Hex Girl” - best line ever!

[@NoN053]

The word “hate” is what I think the noises are coming from

[@Flaris]

Iono is a goofball, but definitely brings a lot of fun energy.