Why Calyrex Ice Rider is a TOP TIER THREAT • Pokemon Scarlet/Violet VGC Battles

[@JaylunVGC]

Thanks for using my team 😍

[@collettiville]

A brief summary of this episode: I think I'm down to [insert literally anything] and Glacial Lance.

[@Shiradrenaline]

Glacial Lance and chill? 🥺

[@lauttaholic]

"WoW hits...must be nice." That Rotom still haunts you, eh? 😂😂

[@rydermcclanahan6324]

It’d haunt me too if I missed 5 times in a row 😂

[@ohreally69]

Who wouldn't be haunted by FIVE misses in a row?

[@TransparentlyDuplicitous]

@@rydermcclanahan6324 Aaron had a very good shot of winning World's if any of those hit. Winning World's has been his dream for a long time, so yeah, those misses would haunt him, even if Aaron's such a good sport about it.

[@ironboy3245]

​@@rydermcclanahan6324I mean it helps that every time he's mentioned in a video the clip inevitably pops up somewhere

[@DuskDawnVGC]

85% accuracy means it still won't hit at some time XD

[@cybrpnk_edgrnr]

seeing a cybertronvgc upload is the highlight of my day fr

[@benny2870]

Fr

[@syan2240]

Fr fr

[@mrbones123]

Fr

[@nowhere-xd7mo]

Fr

[@ryanlordjanie]

That’s alil sad

[@JJ-kc2nx]

you and wolfey looked like you had such a fun time on stream, really can't wait to see you two hopefully commentate together again soon :)

[@CybertronVGC]

It was such a blast, thank you for tuning in!

[@Starflow8461]

Your commentary on the Indianapolis regional was amazing.

[@CybertronVGC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!!!

[@parkour_pain]

I’ve never enjoyed watching the tournament streams as much as I did watching you and Wolfe the chemistry is unreal I hope we get to see it again

[@DFPWeaponX]

For reals, I've been watching your videos since start of SV and have never in my life tried online battling, until today. This team looked so fun and you explained how to play it so well I had to give it a try. Played 5 games and won all 5. Thank you for making this video and all you're other videos as well. I know you'll do awesome at worlds

[@CybertronVGC]

Your comment made my day, thank you so much for the nice words and for watching - so happy the videos could help :)

[@PandaStripes]

I have actually also played my first few games ever with this team and I've been watching competitive Pokemon since Sword and Shield and have been interested in teams involving Indeedee for quite awhile now. I didnt do quite as well as OP with a record of 5-5 so far but I know that I am learning a lot from playing and watching the videos and I know I can improve a lot as a player and look forward to more videos and games Keep up the amazing work

[@jakedempsey3809]

It was such a treat to see you and Wolfey commentating together this weekend, the energy you two bring together is so much fun!

[@PokeProfessorJosh]

Shadow horse is strongest horse. Ice Horse: To that, I say neeeigh

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

The Dad Jokes are strong with this one.

[@PokeProfessorJosh]

@@DaneOrschlovsky I'm haylarious

[@steadydoesit9392]

Watching the regionals and internats is always ome of my favorite things but having you and wolfey cast while having so much fun doing it really added another layer of joy and entertainment. The history and growth of VGC has been an amazing thing to witness through the years

[@ariankennedy6016]

Big fan, loved seeing you and Wolfe commentating together. I could definitely tell the two of you were having a blast. Dope to see an upload about my favorite restricted for this format too.

[@hamadhabib52]

I had a lot of fun watching you commentate the Indy regional. I’m glad you had fun. You’re a great speaker and so knowledgeable.

[@ember5332]

the double trickroom play blew my mind

[@mattfurda366]

You were the first player I saw do the double TR play and it inspires me to this day! I think of you every time I pull it off on ladder 🥰

[@Nat-ff8pq]

Seeing you and Wolfe casting together at Indianapolis regionals made my entire weekend.

[@Callm3Sleeves]

Thanks for uploading good battles! I like the balance between losses and wins. Then your analysis on why you had said outcome is exceptionally interesting 😎

[@darthmandalore409]

Cybertron being as productive as Kendrick with these drops, truly living in the golden age of content.

[@tommysawyer9680]

The salt at 13:05 had me snorting hahaha

[@mecha5893]

Seeing ice rider go from a B+ tier restricted in swsh to debatably the best restricted in s/v makes me very happy.

[@christimson6233]

For real. I’m sure the Zacian nerf played a big part.

[@uribevaldezargenis8862]

@@christimson6233 clear amulet denying intimidate cycling too

[@ronnycrawf2441]

@@christimson6233while it benefitted from dmax it likes picking up multiple knockouts with glacial lance, which the doubled dmax health from opponents didnt allow. That being gone along with clear amulet + Tera to remove its bad typing remove everything that was bad about it last gen lol.

[@AZV0108]

​@@uribevaldezargenis8862 Terastalization also helped a lot to either deny weakness damage/WoW burns, or in rare cases, boost Glacial Lance damage via Tera STAB. Not to mention Icyrex (and Shadyrex mostly, now that we are talking about the honses) is near unwallable nor checkable, being forced to play around Icyrex and stall the TR turns and try to minimize the amount of damage possible to even think about making a comeback

[@CrosXYT]

I managed a solid Day 2 finish at Indy (51st for those interested). Calyrex-Ice Rider is unbelievably strong and flexible. Personally I think it if played right is the best restricted in format right now. It has a solid base speed for tailroom stuff, hits like a bus, and can actually operate self sufficiently outside of other support when needed. I ran a tailroom variant of Ice Rider and interestingly, was also the only Landorus in Day 2.

[@jackiedan2450]

As soon as I saw the Wartortle, I knew it was TayO

[@peeta7420]

Extremely underrated channel. Almost single-handedly taught me to play VGC well. I mean, he taught me how to play well, but that doesn't mean I do 😅

[@Wr0kk]

yooooo Super cool to see TayOpkMnVGC on here! he was streaming the game on twitch!!

[@pyukingmuku]

the horse is lorse folks

[@RK9collectibles]

Will-O-Wisp connects, must be nice 😂 killed me lol

[@tylerbezaire9453]

Content going crazyyyy. Appreciate you aaron. 🙏

[@awastedcow]

I haven't played Pokémon in years but I always enjoy watching your content. Thanks for the great upload as usual 🎉

[@Mimiyan_or_Pikapikafan]

I actually used this team a few days ago to reach Master Ball tier in SV!

[@trevmon9050]

I’m excited for this format. I haven’t played since reg A and I’m trying to learn how team building works. I found a team that uses groudon with gouging fire and other proto mons that I like using. Groudon is just so cool.

[@WhyThatS3rious]

12:56 oof still feels bad!

[@Kasaaz]

I do like the Close Combat over High Horsepower options I saw this weekend too.

[@thegaminggiff]

My favorite restricted to play right now is zamazenta with lugia very close behind. Very much enjoying these two, they fit my style of slowing the game down to my pace very well Also amazing job commentating with wolfey. Never a dull match with you both!

[@SuaveGambino]

Since I subbed here I been looking for these uploads daily with my coffee ☕ 😅

[@seta_souji]

On Game 4, I believe that's Hari, who's a very strong French player! He seems to be sticking with Kyogre like he did in the SwSh days!

[@nathanielwilliams6664]

As much as I’m looking forward to you playing at worlds i definitely would’ve loved to see you and wolfey as commentators! It would’ve been epic

[@thefloorisevil]

Ive been running an ice rider team of my own so far and im having a great time. Snowballing with it is really fun.

[@idril871]

Lmao that Ursaluna's nickname is Gojo's Cursed Technique Reversal: Red

[@delibird3505]

Uh Cybertron in game 1, the weezing prob had Sitrus(As One stops berries, and your ability ignored the gas)

[@czarnemo5195]

wait why did it ignore the gas?

[@delibird3505]

@@czarnemo5195 because it's 30 dollars and it can(fr tho, it is just immune to the gas)

[@william_sun]

@@czarnemo5195 Most form-changing abilities and a few abilities with weird effects (like As One and Comatose) are immune to Neutralizing Gas.

[@nickholland24]

The animation of iron moth doing meteor beam is sick!

[@iAdriann]

"Will-o-wisp connects, must be nice 🥴"

[@lawnjames562]

I‘ve been waiting for this for quite a long time. I’m a big fan of Calyrex, but I don’t quite know how to build a team myself, so I’ll only copy a Calyrex(ice or shadow) team from an expert like you.

[@ironboy3245]

35:37 is a certified gamer moment, gg shake my hand

[@Mossbergg]

Hitting the crit AND the 50/50 roll for the OHKO was crazy luck💀 like what can you even do

[@spartanxbear9076]

Loves these videos man

[@andrewb.7917]

QOTD: I haven’t played or made a team yet in Reg G, but I’m most excited to use Kyurem- White, and Terapagos. Miraidon is cool too since it unlocks a lot of the future Pokemon that may have some nice niches.

[@LandoMusicNYC]

My workouts are so much better with your videos. 💪🏽

[@liamwintz4805]

12:50 am i missing something? Shouldn’t neutralizing gas stop chilling neigh from activating? Is it some weird interaction with clear amulet or the ability shield being on the ko-ed incin?

[@granpoderoso3922]

QOTD: My favorite restricted is Caly Ice, I actually use it with Raging Bolt and Mienshao Coaching, and it is giving me some results. Is actually so fun to play with it, loving this regulation

[@martinsanmiguel1504]

LOVE THIS TEAM !!!!!!! Thank u ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SeanBrown23]

What happened to the battle with giratina origin? It just faded to black

[@Dragonboy1300]

neutralizing gas doesn't stop As One. the weezing at 13:15 might still have a berry and just be unable to use it.

[@viviannabriano5645]

What do you guys think the best Tera for Calyrex Ice? The only thing that seems to be walling it is Kyogre... Unless Kyogre truly falls off I think we might have to think about changing the tera from water to maybe grass idk if it's worth it though

[@aydenfransen9515]

Is it just me who thinks that the format would have been more natural with Xerneas, Yveltal, Ultra Beasts and Tapus? Cause I think the format is really Calyrex focussed and some restricted Pokemon that have been good back in SwSh, like Zacian in particular, aren't that viable anymore, which I think is pretty disappointing cause I was really looking forward to my first restricted format and using Zacian in particular. Btw I watched Indianapolis regionals and really enjoyed seeing you and Wolfe commentate and DAMN Miraidon is a menace

[@bobertjohnson4459]

I really don’t get why the Gen 6 restricteds are just missing, especially with Z-A coming soon. It’s a bit sad, Yveltal would act as at least a dark-type restricted to resist Calyrex Shadow, and the reduction of Zacian could’ve resulted in a Xerneas comeback.

[@LanternComicnerd]

@@bobertjohnson4459 Probably missing because xerneas with tera is something no one wants to face

[@bloodytommy1]

I'm thinking of running an ice horse for the regG format hitting right after the end of regH and i was wondering why didn't you opt your ivs on the horse a lil bit more to defensive as long as you run indeedee with helping hand. Ice horse damage output can lose some points to distribute them to def/spdef

[@bloodytommy1]

As long as horse is also your main TR user

[@hashsohan6836]

12:59 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA MUST BE NICE 😂😂😂

[@henryzhang464]

Aaron, is the plan for you to go through all the restricteds just like back in sword/shield?

[@CybertronVGC]

I'd like to try each at least once, but definitely prioritizing the stronger ones at the start of the format to help myself and all the viewers learn what's strong early meta!

[@chi3fross]

QOTD - Kyogre for sure, Hoenn is my favorite region and Kyogre feels the best to play so far out of the weather trio. It also gives me an excuse to use Raichu, another one of my favorite mons, to keep it safe from Raging Bolt and Miraidon

[@mijtengu]

Why does the opposing astral barrage not affect ice rider when Tera water?

[@TeoAka92]

Why did grim neigh activate on ice rider when weezing on the field?

[@JustFuriCM]

Why do I feel like Wolfe is the one to blame for Weezing-Gigas

[@sl0th000]

I tried this team and led indeedee ogerpon into kyogre - helping hand horn leech ohkos kyogre pretty consistently and feels good to take out restricted mon turn 1

[@jimothy_CLE]

stupid question but i’m new to VGC. once you build a team on showdown how do you make it available to rent when you’re on switch?

[@Conner-n4t]

Just finished second in Indy in seniors running the same team as Justin burns but ghold over bolt calyrex is so strong and arguably the best restricted mon

[@DrAGoNzT1]

Can you just do me a favor and explain why the two water Tera was chosen on Indeedee and Caly? Why Water over something like Grass or etc?

[@CybertronVGC]

Water helps a lot against Fire (Chi Yu) as well as Ice - if you go with Grass, the match-up against opposing Calyrex Ice becomes a lot harder

[@DrAGoNzT1]

@@CybertronVGC Got it! Appreciated! I just started getting into VGC last month as a side fun project but realized how competitive I am lol so I’m literally learning everything from the ground up now. Thank you!

[@CybertronVGC]

@@DrAGoNzT1 no problem! Welcome to VGC :) also one other point - people normally use Grass to become immune to Spore, but since this team has Safety Goggles Indeedee AND Follow Me Ogerpon, you have a lot more protection against Spore!

[@FabVGC]

@@CybertronVGC why not fire then to also negate burn from incin, because that has been very annoying in the games i've played, I guess to help with the kyogre matchup but it doesn't feel THAT bad

[@nickykoston466]

Why is chilling neigh still activating while wheezing is on the field ?

[@Blustorm1]

As one isn't affected by neutralizing gas.

[@thedyno900]

Bloodmoon Ursaluna does not have 0 Speed IV. Does it not matter because it is so slow to begin with?

[@GabrielRodriguez-ze5zv]

Can someone explain why in game 1 the abilities for the Cali's still activated?

[@DFPWeaponX]

Excited to see how you use it

[@viile546]

Says communication error when I try to use rental code? Is it my connection or the code?? Thank you for sharing the team nonetheless!

[@PINKFLOYD0210]

This is why I hit a jump number on caly ice and then dump into special defense

[@TheYrrp]

Why doesn’t weezing block the Chilling Neigh boost?

[@phr0g900]

i got rolled on ladder by a calyrex ice with hhp, trick room, glacial lance, and imprison lmao they imprisoned all of my calyrex's moves

[@L0c03]

Taking notes on how to try to defeat this but I might just have to buy the DLC to catch this damn unstoppable horse

[@miguellomeli8709]

12:58 Those who don't know: Must be nice Those who know: *Must be nice*

[@vivixification]

13:15 it is because As One is not blocked by weezing

[@acetrainerjoe7860]

Why does Caly still have its ability getting the attack boost with Neutralizing gas out?

[@ElogVGC]

Bc calys ability isn’t touched by neutralizing gas. I know kinda broken

[@tomwolfe7782]

​@ElogVGC Someone likewise pointed out that Aaron's surprise about the lack of recovery berry on the Weezing may not have technically been the case, as it's possible that the Unnerve portion of Calyrex's ability may have been preventing them from using it even if they had it equipped there.

[@IBeatUpCakez]

Trick room is my all time favorite archetype!

[@Kasaaz]

I really wanna know if that Maushold has Tidy Up.

[@scottcrysel]

QOTD: Zamazenta is COOKING right now!

[@diegorojaslavado5346]

Great gameplay!! Also looking very handsome! haha

[@K2KingTwo]

Hey Aaron, does Calyrex keep the Grim Neigh boost after it switches out?

[@ironboy3245]

No, it works like every other boost

[@GoGoSqueezeWorksToo]

12:56 "Must be nice" 💀

[@christiank5675]

Why does Calyrex’s abilities still work with Weezing on the field?

[@38suryanshtyagix-a85]

Nuetrilizing gas doesn't effect Calyrex's abilities

[@LanternComicnerd]

QOTD: I like the calyrex’s, but tbh, koraidon has also proven to be fun, so its a toss up

[@deadmanpop5240]

Cali counter - Urshi dark with room service. You’re welcome.

[@baihuiye]

I was considering normal tera type calyrez with facade.

[@granpoderoso3922]

For some reason, Indeedee F just oneshots every Urshifu Rapid and do like 70-80% to Koraidon with 0 SpA invest

[@hajwaytoomany2780]

Oh damn da boi pierced the ears!!

[@zonkedmc]

I remember getting goobed by a double TR before; good times.

[@CodenameSteev]

Cybertron aka Calyrex NICE RIDER 😅👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@sauravvarma4249]

Grim Neigh worked when weezing was on the field

[@thewindwaker]

I miss the days when you used to upload everyday

[@immagns]

Bbl drizzy ⁉️ bbl drizzzaaayyy ‼️

[@hamdepaf6686]

Whats funny to me with Ice-Rider and Zamazenta being arguably the "stronger choices" right now is how people where confused about those catching nerfs alongside Zacian with Shadow-Rider avoiding nerfs alltogether. Gamefreak knew... Jokes asside Shadow-Rider is still mega stupid.

[@jasperalvindee6079]

Weezing not having what you think is a Sitrus Berry might have been because of Neutralizing Gas not affecting Calyrex's ability (both Chilling Neigh and Unnerve) which is likely a bug like Protosynthesis/Quark Drive in past regulations.

[@AlexTfriend]

This team sucks every time I set up trick room my opponent just leaves lmao

[@benjaminhoeckel7590]

I have a lot of fun with necrozma damn wing tr psyspam

[@samirtandon8631]

Aaron we need Rajan's team.

[@Frostbyte9623]

QOTD: I'm currently enjoying zamazenta