What If the RPDR Season 16 Cast Were Pokémon Gym Leaders?

[@RobbyForShort]

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[@pepebotella5210]

I'm calling It, best video doing the pairings yet! I love them, they oozed creativity :D

[@JasPugliese]

I also love how Nymphia included a drawing of a sylveon on her Angelina Jolie inspired wedding gown

[@wyattbrown2013]

I always thought Sapphira would be ghost type, like gorgeghiest for her pumpkin runway, her entrance line, and her gothic look

[@RobbyForShort]

You might wanna watch Sapphira's Champion team next week!

[@konstantinkehl9323]

I think this place is haunted!

[@mjm3091]

Totally Ryme's daughter.

[@kenieherox2625]

and her fangs in the finale lipsync, i thought she looked like an alien vampire ghostly queen

[@Rhetzelle]

Nahh she's Ice

[@amnedits4898]

I’m sure Nymphia would want all Yellow Pokémon 😂

[@7792pnaurfr]

She definitely would

[@Rhetzelle]

Same thoughts 😂

[@Ashen.Elixer]

Nahnahnahnahnah. Yellow pokemon for her 𝘈𝘊𝘌 pokemon, which shouldn't match types at all, but with a matching Tera Type

[@metacrisis47]

pleasantly surprised at how perfect each one of these teams are. i also love that each trainer seems to have two aces, one that matches the their type speciality naturally and one that is still fits the queens but has the added tera type.

[@leemargalit1453]

Dude, I was so sure Plane would be a Flying type, Morphine a Poison type, and Sapphira a Rock type

[@mjm3091]

Plane could also be a Normal type, cause she is Plain Jane. And Normals can be really nasty in a good way sometimes.

[@darraghbrowne5953]

sylveon for nymphia is so fitting!! she even had sylveon illustrated on one of her mother ball looks that was drawn by her drag family in taiwan❤❤

[@rafaxpg]

Considering Nymphia is literally Sylveon's name in japanese version and she took inspiration from that.

[@ave2086]

Mirage’s rematch would definitely have a Gothitelle, to show that she’s tamed the Dark Lady

[@Furrito_272]

I was today years old when I learned Dawn’s drag name origins. 1) thanks for telling us 2) I may need to make fan art of her as a Pokémon character lol

[@samthepancake69]

I don't think Dawn NAMED herself after the pokemon character 😭😭 unless you can source me a link, robby, i think it's just a coincidence

[@Furrito_272]

@@samthepancake69 it makes sense, in one of her videos she said that she draws a lot of inspiration from Pokémon. I think it was her discussing her first 5 runways.

[@Yosh032]

If Nymphia was an earlier battle I feel like she would’ve had an Oricorio Pom-Pom Form in reference to the outfit she wears during the Rumix of ASMR Lover

[@lycanthropeownage]

Appreciate the normally thought of weak types in play through being the final 4 for these queens. That Malomar for Plane Jane was inspired.

[@Monossus]

I'm so proud of us for making you mention Toedscruel's head bumps 😭

[@RobbyForShort]

I was bullied!

[@Monossus]

@@RobbyForShort That's a lie we could never 🥱

[@citrinethecorgi]

I love how much i've seen drag race and pokemon overlapping lately lol

[@MorinoEdits]

Oh, I don't think you missed with this one, and I really loved the level of research and detail put into the queens, especially Morphine (come through botany facts), Sapphira and Nymphia. Splendid job!

[@RobbyForShort]

If you are a member and already watched this or commented, I'm so sorry! I re-uploaded a THIRD TIME without the rendering error during Mirage's and later Amanda's section. I made sure everything is perfect this time!

[@getsouped]

i just found this video, honestly surprised by how well it fits my two top hyperfixations right now! i havent been able to shut up abt rpdr (specifically s16) and pokemon for the last god knows how long. definitely gonna stick around for more like this :-) edit: ABSOL FOR MEGAMI IS SOOOO PERFECT PLUS HER MADE YOU LOOK RUNWAY IS MY FAV MEGAMI LOOK

[@jorge32499]

This was great! If you had somehow managed to put a Corsola on Amanda’s team to compare to Planes Toxapex I would’ve died. I’m hoping since you gave Carbink to Sapphira as an E4 member you’ll give her Diancie for her champion team

[@RobbyForShort]

I did think about how Mareanie is Corsola's natural predator, but I wanted to avoid using the word in a drag-related video. You can never be too careful!

[@jorge32499]

@@RobbyForShort Ohhh very fair

[@Emerald_Vizsla]

Very well done. I actually laughed at Nymphia's final pokemon. It was very fitting. Your team selections are always so strong!

[@sunnybloom7272]

Loved watching you slowly develop your matchups throughout the season but I’ll always be seated for the full videos just for the extra commentary and fun vibes. Excellent video as always!

[@sohamkalzunkar7903]

Thinking of giving Purrugly to Amanda was wild! I'm glad you went with glameow!

[@littlemagikarp3399]

this was so well thought out and in depth omg!! loved this video! i absolutely adore when my two worlds collide lol

[@mariajosemejia179]

I know they are supossed to be gym leaders but i couldnt help but imagine how cool it would be to have the pokemons in drag race, imagine the lipsync being also a constest! Or the partners also doing the runways with them

[@Ashen.Elixer]

An entire spin-off built around the Pokemon Contests!

[@shawnbay2211]

these videos r so aesthetically satisfying. its like pokemon as fashion accessories, which, yes, i know is a gross thought. but its like i can perfectly envision this happening in a fan game & theres so much attention 2 detail.

[@ERG11]

the research here is crazy! well done! love the video ❤

[@RobbyForShort]

Thank you! 😊 I strive for accuracy!

[@lucasiglesias1894]

Love the concept ! I think Doduo could've also worked for Amanda's last runway and it has the same attack stat, plus a rematch would have her evolving it into Dodrio. Or even a Normal tera Dugtrio. I saw Mhi'ya as a fighting type trainer, but including Hitmontop was enough for me. Dawn's, Q's and Plane's teams were PERFECT. Nymphia's team would be tough to beat.

[@weerwolfgek]

Honestly, Q not having an unown Q variant is just a crime

[@IanLemes-cc7yg]

Nymphia's team is actually so perfect, omg! It's Banana coded without being obvious! Genius!

[@mjm3091]

I feel like, especially with Double Battle for Nymphia, having a Wind Rider Pokemon like Shiftry or Wind Power Kilowattrell would also fit the quota. Having a Drought caster like Ninetales could also work as a duo with Tropiuses Harvest. I would also give her some of the shiny forms - especially Tropius has a yellow shiny. I could also see her sport a Chimecho or Pawmot with Entrainment ability to suport Slaking and it is notable that Pawmot could have Revival Blessing as a reference to her drinking the potion from PJ. And Entraining Iron Fist on Slaking would be devastating with how many applicable moves it has.

[@irishrunner27]

I could have also seen Obstagoon for Dawn's Tera-Ace: kiss being an 80s rock band and her mask resembling the facial painting of the members, and obstagoon's face markings. (and fairy tera negating obstagoon's x4 fighting weakness) but toxtricity does match the blue more readily.

[@Jerrible]

This is such a great idea! Glad I ran into your channel ✨

[@Aufbackbrötchen]

I watched your shorts a while ago, but never subscribed because I thought I had XD. After realizing my mistake, I corrected it immediately!

[@shaynes5788]

I feel like a zangoose for Amanda would’ve been good since plane Jane had a seviper

[@RobbyForShort]

AHH! That would've been great! Dang it! I had the same idea for UK5, though.

[@gaboyap]

Q having a Lurantis as her ace is GENIUS

[@novucriptor3954]

I love this video! Can't wait to watch Sapphira and Bianca's champion team videos ❤

[@IcedMustea]

The amount of Pokemon knowledge I learned from this video had me crying ❤😂😭😘💅😌

[@RobbyForShort]

You're welcome!

[@shawnbay2211]

its not smth that happens but i can totally imagine this elite 4 having dual type teams. morphine poison/grass, q bug/steel (lots of her runways look like metal), plane flying with various 2nd types, & sapphira dragon with ice or water.

[@vrose23]

These picks were so good and so spot on!!!!

[@novucriptor3954]

They were!

[@inspectorkimochiiii3616]

super fun content! enjoyed it thanks

[@tyl12344]

Great video! :) I think Froslass would have been a great ace for Dawn aswell, since it fits well to Dawns Ruveal yourself runway and evolves with a Dawn stone. Additionally it just fits Dawns asthetik really well

[@7792pnaurfr]

Dawn being fairy type is so fitting because fairy types are so delicate and sweet looking but can be really nasty.

[@zNaitsab3s]

i Imagine queens Changing Outfits when they send out another pokemon

[@torinodesignworkshop9816]

same

[@srimightbeshady]

I love this Already expecting to see a Tropius

[@Cameron-xx7fp]

This is your best video ever!!! So good ❤

[@PoisonAngelGirl]

My two favorite things in one video? You just got a new subsriber

[@Monossus]

I loved elite four and champion teams! They're really well thought and fitting on queens! I'm so excited for next week's video!! I hope that there will be some ghost types on Sapphira's team because for me Sapphira was a ghost type specialist. Also i am curious if there will be more yellow pokemons in Nymphia's elite four team 🤔🤔 Anyways great video again! Already excited for all stars 9 video if there ever will be one ❤️

[@ashfrompallet8741]

Love your videos Robby! I feel seen when I watch your content 😊

[@mysticmoondustt314]

girl i was cackling at all the plane one liners. help

[@RobbyForShort]

So, you think I'm funny?! 🥹

[@lmaoezra]

Cool concept! Subscribed

[@LitoSunflower]

Robby, kudos for saying that. For spilling. ❤️

[@cinamoroll5771]

I'm actually obsessed with this

[@chu-chuns]

this is suuuch a cool concept. awesome!!

[@DanielWeidner-li2yf]

I feel like in Plane's Rematch team would have a Tera-Poison Corviknight, refrencing the flying Taxi.

[@edwardloveshotdogs]

RobbyForShort SHOUTOUT YEA GOD WOO

[@blue-indoraptor5376]

I did not know that Dawn's name came from Pokemon. Love her more now

[@WriterDude130]

When it came down to Nymphia, I thought "definitely Tropius" and you put it as her first pokemon 😇

[@tygir5096]

Fire type value against that elite four! Love seeing grass for the first time that far along though.

[@santiagovelasco2742]

This is so accurate that it should be canon 🤩

[@ruattluanga7038]

Saphirra not being a Ghost type is fucking crazy

[@alexserquen2721]

Dawn's and Plane's are soooo accurate i love it!! 🎉

[@rainbowfire7957]

This is sooo funn I love itttt ✨💕💗💖✨

[@samthepancake69]

NYMPHIA'S ESPATHRA,, i'm screaming how didn't i see it

[@themusicaldealer]

You ATE with Dawn’s team

[@bobdeng8014]

I’m surprised Nymphia’s team didn’t include Mienshao given how she wore two long-sleeve outfits (talent show and reunion) and it would’ve been the most Asian-inspired Pokémon on the team

[@Roan_Coquito]

wow what a mash up 2 of fav things!!

[@lepokebloc4198]

Pokemon ? Drag Race ? Oh this is the video for me

[@Greenivycareyhall]

Honestly for Nymphia I would set her as Electric & Flying type so yes she would have Pikachu, Zapdos, Ampharos, Electrive, Eelektross(levitate), and the last one Trophius

[@maximeminassian6002]

Nah but comparing Q to Clair was foul 😭

[@RobbyForShort]

Am I the drama?

[@blue-indoraptor5376]

​@RobbyForShort yes you are and you're right for it

[@misolaneous]

thats her reeeeeyuuuulll kiiiingdra henney

[@rafaxpg]

I kinda expected Gholdengo for Nymphia since, you know, YELLOW and the fact that she took the coins home.

[@sohamkalzunkar7903]

Dawn's favourite Pokemon is Munna. If only you could've incorporated it somehow

[@RobbyForShort]

I tried to, but it just didn't feel right!

[@armandopeniche9873]

Im not even a huge fan of Pokemon and I love these videos ❤

[@Jarrothegeesh]

just having a few fire type pokemon will shred through this elite 4. 3 of them have weaknesses to fire types and then you would get absoilutely stomped by nymphia lol

[@Monossus]

What a great video! Your content gets better and better with every new video! The new editing, sprites of pokemons, well thought jokes on every queen's parts, musics and most importantly your energy! I laughed a lot watching you. It's clear that you became more confident in front of camera. You're doing great Robby! Thank you for that video and your efforts ❤️

[@samthepancake69]

MORPHINE ORICORIO I CAN'T BELIEVE I WON TODAY

[@nicredford2495]

Ok hear me out. Give nymphia a Weezing to reference the boba balloons in her finale lip synch. Use Weezing’s ability neutralizing gas to cancel out Slaking’s Truant.

[@Nobootsmama]

Dawn and Amanda are definitely the second closest pair out of the cast. Number 1 goes to Plane and Nymphia tho. I mean they’ve been in each other.

[@kenieherox2625]

omg I looove these series, actually i thought Nymphia would get electric type pokémons, as for Plane Jane, i image her using Lapras/Glacyon

[@CactusKingForever]

Love Pokemon & love drag race!

[@crystalx1673]

My head cannon is the sapphira is just as strong as nymphia with both of them fighting over the champion title and both being champions but one beats the other like Steven and wallace

[@mjm3091]

If Nymphia doesn't have literal Sylveon on her team...

[@torinodesignworkshop9816]

well she does... have you watched the video tamar?

[@josesanmartin2058]

Nymphia is grass, cause the bananas are fruits, and the fruits are plants.

[@MrJkfixe]

Q's so weak to fire, it is giving me weakness to fire launched by other queens in lypsincs

[@nathickman2246]

Marowak for mihya and justifying her drag moms death for her choice is wildddd

[@IanLemes-cc7yg]

Toxicroak for Plane Jane, because Burger Finger

[@Monossus]

Guys follow him! I need the season 6 video and the team for his twin!

[@samthepancake69]

18:29 oh my god i'm famous

[@jorge32499]

Also I didn’t know the origin of Nymphias name and I’m gagged she’s such a Pokemon fan she chose it. That makes two Pokemon inspired drag names on this season. Are there any others besides Jiggly choosing hers because of Jigglypuff?

[@ryanager8029]

The two typings I’m not convinced of are Mhiya and Sapphira. I think Mhiya works better as a Fighting type trainer, and Sapphira as a rock Elite 4.

[@tpon651]

I feel like you could reference Sapphiras looks way better with Rock Type rather than Ice Types, especially since Sapphires are gemstones. Making them all Blue for Ice kinda makes it less cool imo

[@MisterTayTay]

Q’s Ribombee look should’ve been Vespiquen, hands down

[@soulshadow219]

Replace carbink for Primarina. It's a better pokemon for strongest elite four and it references her opera singing. Making it a better fit as her signature pokemon Also I feel like Mienshao is such a good fit for Nymphia too because of her traditional dancing skills. I can picture both dancing together in training. It also showcases how Nymphia is such a strategist and hits you hard when you don't expect it and she dances around

[@killerkupid]

Sooo fun!

[@IanLemes-cc7yg]

It should be cool tô include a POKÉMON fron Croagunk's LINE into PJ's Team. Like, BURGER FINGER, hello? We were robbed, guys 😔

[@OfficialBarbarose]

Q has a dark type terrastelization

[@Adamantine_Lotus]

Nymphia could have so many Pokémon based on her runways… I wonder what type you gave her E4 team, I’d bet ghost 😮

[@samthepancake69]

idk if it's called "grottle" in the pokemon anime but i always called it "grow-tle" lol ❤

[@carlosmolina2785]

NYMPHIA NOT HAVING A MIENSHAO? it better be a joke..

[@Cepheid12]

If Nymhpia has a type specialty; I'm assuming it would be flying type. If so what pokemon would she have besides tropius? :D

[@RobbyForShort]

You should watch my newest video!

[@tj-bk1eb]

I thot mhiya would be flying type lol

[@jonathang481]

I think we all want roxxxy to gutturally win All stars 8 deep down

[@jnrcdd]

I named my pom pom shiny Oricorio in Pokemon Go by Plasma 😆. If i ever get a sensu one it will be called Nymphia and the baile one, La Grande Dame. Not sure about the pa'u.