Water Types in Competitive Pokemon.

[@jimothycool]

Alomomola also exists.

[@TEETHWHORE2001]

It shouldn't, Jimothy.

[@zowwycafe]

was about to comment this, no way my ubers goat mola got left out :gengarsob:

[@a_rat_named_mouse]

The second half of my main duo. The other being Assault Vest Goodra. I prefer Milotic, though, it's really pretty.

[@leafsavant5857]

no need to be this controversial in your pinned comment

[@Blanka767]

It's wish support is addictive

[@TEETHWHORE2001]

Goodness, Jimothy Cool, you sure did talk about Water Types in Competitive Pokémon for about one hour and two minutes.

[@KrazyKyle-ij9vb]

62 minutes of water pokemon? This is unheard of!

[@Blazin_Tundra]

And 19 seconds!!!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

he did it in one take too

[@abelmartin2049]

And I watch it all lol

[@traiges414]

Politoed is a green, bipedal, amphibian Pokémon with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes. It has a long, curled hair on top of its head and pink cheek spots that are smaller on the female than on the male.

[@jykatyk567]

The hair is perhaps meant to represent an ahoge, literally "foolish hair", a common trope seen in Anime to denote a character as "foolish"

[@s0mers4ult]

what other foolish frog would commit to maintaining one long curled hair atop it’s melon? i couldn’t name one.

[@al77709]

I like how GameFreak looked at Water's lack of relevant weaknesses, strong offensive presence and amazing overall bulk, said "but what if there was a Double Water type?", and implemented it. And then made Azumarill Water/Double Water.

[@CoNteMpTone]

Whats double water and do i need to drink only half as much to feel refreshed?

[@saikyojushin370]

I see what you did there.

[@CoNteMpTone]

@@saikyojushin370 what did he do there? Please explain.

[@SkorpTS]

I thought this comment was going to be about ADV Suicune at first. Now I'm lost.

[@saikyojushin370]

@@CoNteMpTone I think he's comparing water to fairy in this comment.

[@ghostlyfieldclub2930]

I don't play competitive Pokémon, nor do I personally know anyone who does. But the little bits to ask for subscribers and the general fun information on the video is exquisite

[@niccc3]

13:30 no worries about forgetting about Quagsire, it would be unaware anyways 😉

[@Begeru]

Feels like Water should have gotten another weakness somehow. I could see an argument for Poison. It’s just insane.

[@matthewlong7547]

Poison is a great option for water weakness. Water pollution is a major issue, and poison needs the extra help

[@wheatleythebrick2276]

that and being resisted by ice. it would buff an ok offensive typing and a bad defensive one at the same time

[@amiablereaper]

In Pokemon Empire (fangame) Ice is SE against water and resists it, not the other way around Water is still really good, but it is a significant buff to ice

[@matthewlong7547]

@@amiablereaper I think something more balanced would be for them to resist eachother

[@MogusMasterSaikawa22]

@@matthewlong7547 you need to think beyond theme and think about game balance maybe ice should resist it

[@benjulesrun9057]

the funniest mega evolution idea would be Magcargo growing legs and hooves and gaining like 80 base speed

[@CoNteMpTone]

And becomes a water type

[@evancherpeski1876]

Evolves into Nagcargo (nag meaning frail horse)

[@TheVengefulVadam]

Kingler’s Gen 1 Crabhammer is deceptively strong despite the base 50 special. Outside of OHKOing Rhydon, it has a chance to 3HKO Snorlax (which is important vs Reflect sets) and chunks Gengar pretty hard on the switch, too.

[@Doubleback99]

Love seeing the goat here, great work on the halo 2 restoration. Also yeah gen1 kingler can be a menace

[@subtodicerat8305]

0:24 that infamous Lavos incident man

[@FlaskFlash]

Unfortunate doesnt'...

[@Begeru]

Jirachi getting a taste of its own medicine

[@egbertmilton4003]

Lavos had a massive skill issue. Waterfall didn’t even flinch 3 times in a row, it only flinched 3 out of the five times used, which while stunning, isn’t a huge surprise given the whole 20% flinch Chance. The fact he decided to switch in his Gyrados first for some godforsaken reason just demonstrates his complete stupidity. After +1, if Jirachi had a choice scarf, it would outrun and KO the Gyrados by turn 2 before it could either get another Dragon Dance or attack. Jirachi would also live a +1 Waterfall, so that’s not a good excuse either. Lavos misplayed at the worst possible moment, and paid the price.

[@subtodicerat8305]

@@egbertmilton4003 waterfall has a 20% flinch chance

[@DJFracus]

@@egbertmilton4003 When you see the rare Gyarados lead in DPP it's usually Choice Band, because trying to set up with a lead is inherently inconsistent with an entire team of unknown Pokemon that can potentially answer it. You almost never see set up sweepers in the lead slot in DPP. So switching in his own Gyarados on the probable Waterfall or EQ was a reasonable move. Especially since DD doesn't actually gain attack because of Intimidate, so even in the rare case the Gyara DDs, the opportunity cost of scouting this is usually not too high (Jirachi would've been a fine answer into DD Gyara once DD was revealed, barring the flinch that happened, AND Breloom would've been fine too barring Gyara running Lum Berry). If you switch Jirachi in immediately you will get it chunked for most of its HP from CB Waterfall or EQ most of the time. You are speaking from the hindsight of knowing it was DD Gyara in the lead slot, which is a pretty weird choice of a lead... Plus you don't actually know if Lavos was running Scarfed Jirachi. TBH your flawed analysis, and lack of understanding of the plays made, kind of shows why you aren't as good at the game as Lavos was, who was a top player.

[@jykatyk567]

What's your favourite Australian Soap Opera? A) Neighbours B) Home and Away C) McLeod's Daughters D) Jimothy Cools Subscriber Segments

[@jykatyk567]

D) personally though I've heard good things about C)

[@solbradguy7628]

D, the lore segments are one of my favorite things about the channel. Hoping Magcargo can make some sweeping changes to the Horse Council from the inside, their corruption has gone too far.

[@kylerstrickler1750]

These are my favorite videos. Too bad the horse council has barred them from being aired on cable tv.

[@Glidus]

Magcargo is ahorse. This is fascinating folks.

[@Crabcake12]

Omg Glidus hi

[@josephbulkin9222]

wot

[@melindamuller4466]

I think it's a big deal that all Water types (except stuff like Magicarp) learn at least one fairly strong Ice type move, giving them always at least a neutral hit on the only type, that both resists water and hits it super effectively. Imagine how much stronger grass types are when they get rock or ground coverage!

[@Rpgreat]

Bigger deal is that their weaknesses are rarely offensive Pokémon

[@CoNteMpTone]

@@Rpgreatplus they are usually slow, so you can outrun them. And unless they oneshot you, which they dont, you usually twoshot them. Grass is straight up ass in early pokemon.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

Rotom and keldeo don't have good ice moves.

[@melindamuller4466]

@@gregorymirabella1423 Okay, but Rotom is a niche case, because base Rotom isn't a water type; like, Oricorio-Fire doesn't even get any normal Fire move like Flamethrower. Keldeo is a really odd case, you're right.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@@melindamuller4466 i mean you said all water types, so i figured you considered rotom as well. and as strange as it is for keldeo to not learn ice beam, i'm absolutely NOT complaining about that.

[@TheOneAboveACoupleOfPeople]

Not surprised Water types are over an hour long. I love them and can't wait for the rest of my favorites. Thank you for this series.

[@RobertLydonReviews]

Horsea vs Marcgo is my new favorite thing

[@nickkerinklio8239]

What about pee pee vs poo poo?

[@andre-8420]

The funniest part is that Horsea aint a horse either. FRAUD

[@C0n0li0]

I know the original reasons for changing your outro song are a little more unfortunate, but I cannot understate how soothing the new one is. I’m a big fan!

[@et34t34fdf]

Type that has undergone the least changes? Always just been a great typing.

[@Superflystickguy]

I'd be surprised if any type has a longer "competitive history of" video in the future on your channel than this one. Water forever goated

[@AttitudeIndicator]

Magcargo shouldnt have been made a member of the horse council. Him being granted membership of the council was a disgraceful error in judgement which needs to be corrected. I support horseas motion to legalize a water move against this illegitimate horse council member!

[@mikau2123]

A motion that is heavily supported by Greevil is a motion that cannot carry through. Magcargo needs to enlist Zebstrika to the horse council to defend itself from the dastardly Horsea.

[@AttitudeIndicator]

@@mikau2123 Damn you...

[@SilverScarletSpider]

@@mikau2123 what a predictable turn of events. hopefully jimmy cool comes with a far more engaging plot than the easily read zebstrika switch in play

[@johnny9vicente]

I love your videos, Jim. Every day checking your channel and the ADV for new uploads. Perfect to relax when going to bed, or getting up, or chilling on the couch 👍

[@miko8493]

Between Jimothy and BKC videos I feel like I’m in Pokémon College and it’s wonderful

[@ashrascal700]

I've been binge watching all your type videos and I'm so locked in. I really look forward to you just talk about a certain type however long. I love your content! Thank you!

[@wilhelmtan5301]

Jimothy: starts with the word water My mind: water earth fire air

[@cadetjones9205]

Marcargo will fall to its own Horsepower.

[@AndrewRKenny]

Jellicent is my GOAT Water-type. I love that mon to death. Feels like a perfect storm of all a mon's qualities being good and sometimes even great but elevating each other to a perfectly manageable yet epic power level.

[@victorAPR96]

5:40 akchshually, you only sleep for one turn when resting in gen 1, meaning it has the same effective duration as later gens.

[@99sonder]

I feel like Amnesia was MADE for Slowbro in gen 1, not only does it make sense for one with a unique mind such as that to have a move where it just forgets what's going on, the fact it buffs the special pairs really well with its high defence, so if it gets off some Amnesia's, enemies have to choose between attacking its better defensive stat or attacking its boosted stat. Doesn't necessarily make it the best abuser of it, obviously. But it does feel like every benefit of it comes in handy for Slowbro, like even its low speed means it's less likely to gen 1 crit and thus cancel out the amnesia boosts for its hit.

[@jd_orph]

Who knew being blue made you good at pokemon. Now I know

[@nerdbrain396]

Gen 7 (and gen 8 and 9 national dex) manaphy is amazing with waterium z. Z rain dance boosts it's speed, breaking it out of it's middling speed tier and letting it out run most things. 1 tail glow into 1 z rain dance let's it out speed and blast with rain boosted surf. Hydration let's it cure paralysis that would otherwise cripple a set up sweeper. Energy ball for coverage to hit water types. One of my favorite sets of all time. Becomes even easier to pull of with screens support

[@SilverScarletSpider]

20:25 This was my 4 attack Starmie set in Pokémon Emerald: Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Thunder, Psychic. I lost to my friend’s Swampert because her Blizzard hit and froze both my pokémon in a double battle.

[@tecul1]

🆗

[@Gojira-ri6rj]

20:25 This was my Starmie set in Pokémon Emerald: Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Thunder, Psychic. I lost to my friend’s Swampert because her Blizzard hit and froze both my pokémon in a double battle.

[@jordanvandevere5897]

Really digging these type analysis videos from you Jim. Very cool!

[@pulzewidth]

water and dark are gamefreak’s favorite types its unbelieveable

[@JanusHoW]

That explains Greninja, I guess.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Steel type pokemon say hello. How many metas have suffered from Skarmory, Heatran, Ferrothorn, Aegislash, Celesteela, and Corvinknight's onmipersistance/uniprescience?

[@Gojira-ri6rj]

i do not think i only do

[@egbertmilton4003]

Water should definitely get a weakness to poison. Like, pollutions much more damaging to animals living in the water, and the whole ecosystem of the water environments. The fact poison is only super effective against two types is criminal. And I know poison used to be good against bug, but I am more happy to see big spared from more weaknesses. Poison being good against water, grass and fairy is a good resume. It has good offensive output while still not being the greatest offensive typing, allowing it’s good defensive qualities to shine in turn

[@TheVengefulVadam]

You can see a reference to water pollution in GSC Celadon City. Grimer can be found in the small water patch while surfing.

[@JanusHoW]

The weaker types should all get moves that hit at least their usual resists super-effectively. Bug should get one for each of its resists, even if it doesn't make sense.

[@cartervoltfire4933]

So Misty's Starmie was just garbage then? Losing to a Pidgeotto wielded by season 1 Ash.

[@VIRT22]

7.8/10 video. Too much water.

[@fatol84789]

Water is one of the best types in Competitive Pokemon.

[@justinfabela4899]

And this has been true since the very beginning

[@rhinoceros2469]

No matter what competitive format you’re playing, water Types will surely be present.

[@yuvalwh]

​@@Mondo78951water types are excellent defensively with only two weaknesses to electric and grass

[@fjkdjal2504]

Types that are pretty easy to defend against with teammates.

[@piplupfan71]

Because of this, water types have no trouble slotting into teams and complimenting your defensive core.

[@AB-kk4lf]

Jim it is insane how much your channel has grown over the past year or so, congratulations you freak of nature.

[@hammsterminator]

folks, when mr cool says "there are heaps", that is just because he chose to be australian, which is epic

[@glitchedoom]

I always knew Horsea couldn't be trusted.

[@CoralReaper707]

If so many water types were blessed with ice coverage, then more grass types should be blessed with rock and ground coverage.

[@leonardobarbosatelles2779]

The reasoning behind Magcargo’s Horse conversion also applies to Rillaboom. Does that mean Rillaboom is a horse? If it is, Magcargo could ally itself with a freshly introduced to the council Rillaboom, and be protected from the menacing Horsea. Also, monkey= horse, that’s funny

[@Rauldlg8]

Jim i do believe the horse counsel is severely underestimating the crustacean army

[@CityEscapist1220]

Thank you for the content, Jimothy.

[@christiansoto6396]

26:24 so cool‼️‼️ that’s my exact moveset for Gary‼️‼️ more than anything, I love setting up a D Dance, baiting Skarmory’s Whirlwind/Roar, but countering it with Taunt to farm even more boosts. By the time they counter with Zapdos/Jolteon/Aerodacyl/Magneton/Jirachi, it’s too late because I have HP Rock for Flying types and Earthquake for Electric/Rock/Steel. HP Flying sounds cool but I rarely got value out of it. My Gary does hate Claydol and Flygon tho

[@nibblerdoo]

I have a 5 hour drive tonight and I get to shave off one hour listening to Jim Cool - this is insane

[@awqweird]

I love how on the bug video you listed every bug that did anything ever and here by gen 3 youre like fuck it there is too many water types i cant list them all

[@_roburpo]

Despite their name, Horsea is no more a real horse than Magcargo. I hope they get the comeuppance they deserve for plotting against our collective favorite Pokemon.

[@azeria1]

Why would horsea do this what would it's old friend meganium say power truly changes people

[@bulbaboi13]

Please keep it up with the amazing reasons to subscribe to your channel 😂 I look forward to it every video.

[@Zenith8896]

Shoutouts to Kingdra and Tapu Fini. Really well designed Pokemon. Love those water types.

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

I like when Alomomola said its wish and flip turnin' time, and proceeded to mola all over the ou ladder. God i wish palindromes were real.

[@chocolantrosa]

Babe wake up they posted an analysis of water types in pokemon it’s 1 he vid. Date night for Friday

[@Mollohandro]

I'll take two Swamperts, please.

[@Arturovillafana707]

Reverend has the best 1st gen Pokémon vids

[@furiouscorgi6614]

Note about Tentacruel: In Gen 1, it isn't bad. It's the best mon in UU, with a fast Wrap as well as the strongest Psychics being banned

[@randomstuffiknow3306]

I just realized your background is Andy’s room ❤

[@nefigah]

oh hey a shoutout to the homie Reverend

[@evougaming5605]

Good video

[@Gojira-ri6rj]

yed

[@L0LDRAGON]

gen 1 tentacruel is great 120 special and wrap abuse, I dont understand why it was mentioned on gen 2 where its power level got nerfed

[@ByrneBaby]

I've always felt water should have been weak to poison since gen 1, like it always made sense to me, poison polluting water, plus so many generations look so different with such a small change.

[@fairylandalice]

Favourite water type? Milotic it is! It is so pretty and elegant -^^- And competitively speaking, it is a really trustworthy wall. I really like having Recover :P

[@axel8912]

1h!? man's slowly becoming bkc Please edit out your bathroom breaks

[@aceguy1234]

Swampert truly is a gem of a Pokemon. Mega Swampert is one of the most fun sweepers as well. It should really get Sap Sipper to keep up with the power creep of Gen 9. I'm not even sure it'd be OU with that but Swampert deserves to be in the mix. Maybe its own ability "Slippery Fellow" which halves damage from all contact moves

[@RangerJackWalker]

Horsea shouldn’t even be in the horse council. This is a sham. You can’t just call yourself ‘Horse A’ and claim to be a horse. It doesn’t even learn any horse related moves.

[@timothylawrence8929]

Actually, Horsea did not adopt the name Horsea until after it was already accepted into the horse council. Prior to its acceptance, it went by the name of “Reginald”. Please do not rewrite history just to diminish the accomplishments of A Horse Formerly Known as Reginald. That being said, Horsea’s unethical actions against Magcargo in the present day are certainly worthy of rebuke.

[@honjon666]

A horse-A is a horse-A, you can't just say it's a claim

[@AttitudeIndicator]

Its a sea horse, your comment is ridiculous. It's a perfectly legitimate decision made by the long-standing members of the horse council to grant horsea membership.

[@RangerJackWalker]

@@AttitudeIndicator Sea horses are not horses. Horses can’t breathe underwater.

[@AttitudeIndicator]

@@RangerJackWalker Yet you make no fuss about magcargo being made a member of the horse council? This is insane!

[@crenando288]

5:40 hey jim, I'm pretty sure rest takes the same amout of rest turns from later generations. In gen 1 you're asleep for only one turn but since you lose the turn you wake up its effectively two turns. Just a minor nitpick but just wanna give some feedback 🤙

[@yoshister]

The Huntail council does not appreciate leaving out it's incredible 104 attack with Aqua Tail

[@cereal_egg]

I think the horse council must be abolished altogether. Their tyranical presence only causes unrest in the horse community.

[@feelsokayman5656]

Jimmy speaking about woter types for 1 hour straight Im on it

[@wixwuby]

Give magcargo focus sash. I’ll pay for it

[@HdJnW]

13:37 "water canceling grounds weaknesses to ice and grass" ?????

[@jimothycool]

meant to say Water not Grass.

[@Vivat_Veritas]

Hello Jimothy Cool. I do not know when we would expect a video on Electric Types in Competitive Pokemon, but I would like to submit a request for you to talk about my favourite fellow Pincurchin. Pincurchin is a new Pokemon from the Generation 8 games, who has the rare ability to set Electric Terrain upon switching in. In a generation devoid of Tapu Koko for some time, this was an exceptional tool and carved out a niche for itself with this and Rising Voltage, a funny move that doubled in power in Electric Terrain. In Generation 9, Pincurchin also used this ability to great effect with the introduction of the Iron Paradox forms, enabling their Quark Drive ability. Retaining access to Scald as well as having reliable recovery made this little guy exceptional. Please do not look at its tier in either of these generations, please, and believe me when I say this electric urchin is a wonderful Pokemon and worthy of your attention. Thank you.

[@lizardcat_ana]

cant believe they made a type out of my favourite liquid, hope gen 10 adds a dr pepper type too

[@Espeo]

water is one of my fave types tbh (along with dark, ghost and poison)

[@Orion582]

not even 30 seconds in the video and we already have the lavos clip

[@Filthy_Cubes]

Can’t believe Jim didn’t discuss the metagame threat that is ADV Poliwhirl

[@darko-man8549]

I wish Primarims would have a better sound move like bolmburdt but I am happy that liquid voice has relevance outside of doubles gimmicks

[@tecul1]

🆗

[@Pixxeltrixx]

Yo what was the fire Quagsire set at the start 💀

[@genuineangusbeef8697]

Drizzle with 8 PP is a really fascinating move option, I wonder if that exists

[@Brandon.thebaby]

Empoleon’s gotta be my favorite, such a unique take on a bulky water, always loved its defensive sets, it can wall so many things that most waters just don’t like sitting in front of

[@PlutoPlanetPower]

I'm excited for a Psychic type video

[@yeeuoi7333]

Cloyster looks very cute, I would give it a hug 😃👆

[@JJNWSGHOST0299]

As Quagsire can learn High Horsepower, I nominate Quagsire for the Horse Council.

[@grilledcheese5376]

Magcargo has unfortunately fallen ill with pokerus-19. As a result, he is now unable to use sound based moves such as hyper voice. Certainly, Magcargo deserves a seat among the hoarse council.

[@jazzercise300]

Unrelated but does anyone know how to find the video on team building for April 2024? It was a members only video and i was gonna just go ahead and get ones. Looked on all the channels, cant find it

[@Lucifer_Summons]

It's in Chug Chug on deez Nutz 🥜

[@vhscrust7872]

Im more invested in the horse council saga than in competitive pokemon at this point

[@wurstkocher842]

Water is probably like the third best type in every single generation

[@Check_5_]

Water Types: The Movie is easily film of the year

[@nicolasromani3523]

Ah yes Starmie, the reason for Blastoise's depression.

[@cadesummers5866]

Can you do a video about the gen 3 UU metagame and other fun UU meta games in the Pokémon series?

[@joshuapineda8708]

If I’m not fanboying over Samurott I’m freaking out over Golisopod. More of a big type than a water type yeah but man it’s sick af.

[@darko-man8549]

You didn’t mention Walrein - a really quite strong bulky mon - a rarity amongst ice

[@missingno.6224]

This video is sure to be a splash.

[@0Scar9728]

Jimothy finally put an end to the most controversial argument in all the Pokémon community: blue gastrodon>pink gastrodon

[@ConoriHam]

We can only pray that Horsea chooses to use the water move Soak against Magcargo.

[@SlimeIguana]

With the support of skill swap Sandyghast and an air ballon, Magcargo can shield itself from the threatening water and ground attacks being threatened by anti-Magcargo groups. Please make it happen Jimothy.

[@123495734]

Jimothy cool whats your opionon on water types? are they cool? or perhaps dull??

[@PC-ni6bp]

How will this affect Luvdisc's legacy?

[@crigonalgaming1258]

You don't need to use a windscreen for a dynamic microphone. Awesome video btw.

[@FireK747]

FWIW - The word you are looking for is beneficiary --- not benefactor. A benefactor is someone who gives aid, a beneficiary is one who receives it.