Why These New DLC Pokemon Are SLEEPER THREATS!

[@VoermanIdiot]

It's worth mentioning that if you use Psychic Noise on something like Iron Hands, Iron Hands literally cannot press Drain Punch. It's not that it doesn't heal or anything but it straight up won't let you press the button, so that's another thing going for it.

[@SuperDanMan11100]

REALLY?! I understand not healing on hit, but it is fascinating that it doesn't let you choose it at all. Although it probably is just easier to program it that way.

[@alextintyrn291]

Given that a lot of Waterpons want to run Horn Leech, it can completely block the only way they have to hit you for SE damage

[@Mr._Sherwood]

I am VERY HAPPY that Luster Purge and Mist Ball were buffed. Not for any competitive reason, mind, just that it absolutely infuriates me to see a Legendary's cool signature move just be weaker than the usual STAB option. Things like Land's Wrath being almost objectively worse than Earthquake if you don't mind the friendly fire (let alone it being blown out of the water by Thousand Arrows, which at least has use alongside quake for knocking flying pokes out of the air) never mind old Luster Purge and Mist Ball just being worse than Psychic. And Relic Song, oh god Relic Song is the worst signature I've seen in my life and Hyper Voice is RIGHT. THERE.

[@thejevilhimself]

Relic song's actually pretty good IMO due to serene grace sleep chance

[@Mr._Sherwood]

Yeah, the sleep chance is good, but unless you're going for a physical Pirouette form set then you're usually better off sticking to Hyper Voice because special sets then have to do it again to change their stats back, and physical sets need a turn to switch forms, and in both cases that's at least one turn where you aren't getting much done. Although, having said that, I suppose I must admit that it does have a niche. I just wish you could make Melo start off in pirouette form because design wise it's pretty cool.

[@mysticpumpkin8520]

Tbh its not that Relic Song is bad as much as its gimmic of changinh Meloetta's form is bad Transfer that form change to a key item and relic song is now fully accurate sing that does damage

[@iancastro1327]

​@mysticpumpkin8520 damage and sleep naaaah thats nasty

[@TekkatV2]

@@mysticpumpkin8520 if it was physical it'd be much better

[@HeliumHasPassed]

Don’t let this video distract your from the gen 4 Japanese Registeel sprite

[@mayac69]

Hold on I gotta look something up

[@KK_Draws_Stuff]

Naaaaahhh 💀💀💀

[@mayac69]

By Arceus, this can't be happening

[@16182ajd]

Is that the naughty hyper beam?

[@HuneeBruh]

Bro thinks he’s regigas

[@markuspramberg8958]

A pokemon hit by Psychic Noise also can't click a damaging move that heals itself, such as Drain Punch or Giga Drain

[@nunoarmond3973]

Moxie calling the unknown player "desconocido" like it's his name was hilarious

[@gund3637tm]

20:20 I didnt know tapu fini gets Liquid/hyper voice

[@joshdavis6830]

Notably, in a world where Scald isn't learned by most Pokemon, Primarina has some of the most effective Water type attacks in the format. Still not as good as if it had Scald probably, but Liquid Voice is way better in a world where Scald is the exception, not the rule

[@cornonjacob]

And it doesn't even need the help of liquid voice to do that bc it gets sparkling aria, ie reverse scald (it also gets water pledge but that's pretty meh)

[@motivepigeon]

Dont sleep on tinkaton as a pair with raging bolt. With fakeout, helping hand, gigaton, knock off, play rough, all these moves work super well with the new long necked raiku, and Raging also covers tinks weakness from ursh and walking wake. (P.s. i really dont think its that good, incin is way better but i wanna see more tink teams lol)

[@EineVerbindung]

imagine tinka got follow me now

[@nightthemight2985]

What's the music you use in your videos?

[@SephyClone7]

Air Ballon Tinkaton with Pick Pocket that's defence natured can take only 40% damage from a mystic water surging strike and then steal the item from the Urshifu

[@motivepigeon]

@@EineVerbindung I know! ;_;

[@motivepigeon]

@SephyClone7 it's not bad tink still won't be faster so I opt towards total damage and pure support. With own tempo I can usually pair with a swagger. I do use air balloon but I've noticed with metal coat you can get a lot of cheeky 1 hit kills with a terra too. Plus I have a houndstone usually with terra fairy and play rough with choice scarf and sand rush commonly paired with a tailwind and a tyranitar so I can outspeed anything I need.

[@annemorganna8312]

Hey MoxieBoosted, I have been watching the channel for a few months now, and it’s been getting me to finally take the hurdle and try competitive Pokemon, but I genuinely have no idea how to begin getting into competitive or playing VGC and do that grinding, and was wondering if you have/plan to/would consider doing a beginner’s guide to competitive. I’ve lurked for years on the fringe of playing comp, and your vids have helped me understand better than a lot of other channels. Love the content and always excited to see builds for the new Pokemon! Been having fun with Normal Tera Kommo-o!

[@Lupin_TheAlpha]

I second this, I’m honestly really bad when it comes to teambuilding, so I could use some tips on that

[@James.Hill.]

I slapped Calm Mind on my Latias over Tailwind. It goes from scary to an absolute monster after one CM

[@pketr5]

Yet another reason why soul dew was never legal.

[@nonbinarysunset555]

the latis are close to my heart so seeing them be bare minimum good in just about every gen really warms my heart. love my jet turbine twins

[@KantoHaki]

"As moxieboxie I enjoy boosted moves" sounds so classic

[@willjoyce5013]

I think hitting through Protect is only seen as stupid as Protect is in itself stupidly good. I'm happy more stuff is piercing it as it eats so much otherwise, like Slaking would be legitimately interesting if it could hit through Protect

[@Sedecious]

You could run Eviolite Rhydon with Lightning Rod to protect Urshifu-Rapid and counter Raging Bolt, then Tera Electric Supercell Slam to be other Urshifu users. I only say Rhydon since it is bulkier with Eviolite, and since it learns Icy Wind it works pretty well as a support without much and surivives a Choice Specs Flutter Mane Shadow Ball with 0 investment in Sp. Def. My set is Rhydon @ Eviolite Ability: Lightning Rod Level: 50 Tera Type: Electric EVs: 204 Atk / 54 Def / 252 SpD Adamant Nature - Supercell Slam - Shadow Claw - Icy Wind - Protect Other options like Breaking Swipe, Thunder Punch, Hammer Arm, Earthquake or Scorching Sands are also pretty good imo. Just depends on the weaknesses of the team.

[@El_Luisenciado]

It's 2:00am here and this comment made me conscious that I've been awake too long.

[@DestronGaming]

I'm sorry, Rhydon gets Supercell Slam!?! People forget how much love this thing gets!!! IT HAS SO MUCH COVERAGE!!!

[@sgniupf4251]

I would really love seeing a video about Perrserker paired with Gholdengo or any other strong steel attacker; the thing has banded damage on iron head and can run both helping hand for scarf Dengo or AV for specs Dengo

[@starchildluke]

Great video and it's made me excited to try some of these (currently have Latias and it works wonders!)

[@todthetoad5331]

I just realized something, latias can use dragon cheer on raging bolt...

[@absooool]

20:19 Oh yeah! We are talking about Tapu Fini at this point in time.

[@ruileite4579]

I'd love to see a video of you using pure power meditite with skill swap and regigigas

[@Double-X2-Points]

3:10 Im sorry to hear that it suffers from 80HP. They prescribe medication for some people, but Im gonna guess that pokemon dont have health insurance.

[@foxwhistle]

Something you should know: Mighty Cleave doesn't just hit through protect. It completely ignores it. This means Burning Bulwark and Spikey Shield do not Burn nor Damage Iron Boulder when it goes for the move.

[@mattmanley7118]

Love that my fav generation legendary duo got huge buffs!! ❤ love the Latias and Latios duo !! Icons

[@thod-thod]

4.8 * 1.5 (rain) = 7.2 7.2 * 1.5 (helping hand) = 10.8 That's more than 10x the base damage which the move offers, the liquidation has an effective base power of 918!!! Lando-i does respectable damage with its sludge bombs, with a base power of 90, this is 918! More than 10x that!

[@alexanderchoi8427]

You forgot to mention araquanid never dies

[@MaahirMomtaz12]

Metagross never had Heavy Slam until Gen 9

[@rainbowturtle]

To be honest, I don't think Metagross needs sword of ruin as much as you make it sound like. It appreciates it, but so does literally every other physical attacker. I'm finding metagross works perfectly fine without sword of ruin, but it also does like chien-pao. I'm also a fan of meteor mash or Iron head for a more consistent BP steel stab (I don't like having to rely on bullet punch when heavy slam won't cut it since we have a few popular priority hate mons right now, namely farigiraf and indeedee). Heavy slam is great, but sometimes you just want more oomph on heavier targets. Also psychic fangs is great on metagross- you can deal with screens while also having a relatively consistent neutral STAB with no drawbacks. Friendship ended with zen headbutt, Psychic fangs is my new best friend.

[@mek42434]

Latias next to wochien seems like a cool stall core

[@wario1226]

I wasn't a registeel believer, I felt like Goodra-H was just strictly better. But then I tried it, and WOW, did I enjoy it. What a cracked mon lol

[@SinYue]

i cant wait for the day when someone has to make a big brain move. To mighty cleavesits own archaludon through protect to get the stamina boost and win the game

[@Eroil]

Reject Urshifu, return to Araquanid

[@henriquecarballoaranha9100]

I've been considering the option of running Alluring Voice primarina next to an Intimidate mon as a way to punish Defiant mons. If the opponent has something like a Kingambit on the field, you could bring in the intim mon and click alluring voice onto the kingambit to confuse it Confusion isn't very reliable tho so idt this will pay off in the long run

[@TonyScimeca]

What a great video. So informational!

[@Cerbleur07]

Obligatory Video sponsored by GamerSupps's comment: I GOT CRED BITCHES, I GOT CRED!!!

[@closetevangelism]

Honestly I could see a new CHALK core emerging. Raging Bolt, Tornadus, Landorus, Urshifu, Latias. TRULL Also, if you put Registeel next to Latias you kind of threaten at least every major lead

[@Lumpbag_JF]

Don’t forget electabuzz and magmar both got follow me this gen which pair well with there abilities (static and flame body) They are the true secret threats of gen 9

[@Lumpbag_JF]

Wolfe just made a new video were he brought magmar to a tournament. I WAS RIGHT💀!!!!

[@jonathanpierce4105]

Araquanid is one of the few pokemon that can use mirror coat well.

[@itsjamu]

Experimenting using Clear Amulet Araquanid with a Helping Hand Comfey that heals and sets Trick Room, seeing how goofy I can get

[@evancaul]

Light clay Gholdengo is so good rn imo as long as it’s not up against lando

[@SERMareep2007]

Cant wait for ampharos to get some great buffs next gen 🦷

[@turtlenator6249]

I REALLY want to use Metagross, but not sure what to use it for. Tailwind? Trick Room? Also Iron Hands really likes his Assault Vest.

[@Endershock1678]

Tailwind. Meta gross is decently fast and last thing you need is to be put to sleep by Amoongus. Additionally, you can just say screw speed and go brr with choice band bullet punch.

[@YoJoRockThaBeat]

Unlike Iron Hands, Metagross can break through Aurora Veils and Screens reliably.

[@turtlenator6249]

@@YoJoRockThaBeat It is helpful with that, but with the Blastoise team I'm running I already have Iron Crown and Indeedee on it.

[@chandlerredding721]

Nice video, going to steal that Latias set since it looks nice.

[@brycelynds3768]

so just a quick question on araquanid. You're saying that if the team doesn't have an amoongus when running this then it can be a win? or if it does?

[@ryr4242]

i laddered to 1450 on bo3 ladder with primarina and now ppl are gonna think i stole moxie's flow D:

[@shogubei]

I'm really looking forward to using Latias this year

[@nathanarcher5292]

Video starts at 0:00

[@_YaYi]

Beta Tailwind Mystic Water Tera Water Shifu-R Surging Strikes on Rain Chad Trick Room Mystic Water Tera Water Araquanid Liquidation on Rain

[@javiervinas77]

I know silvally-rock is trash but it’s multi-attack is a 120 bp and 100x acc rock move

[@godzillameister]

is tinkaton still good? and what build should i use a support? or attacker?

[@LiliumOrientalis]

Araquanid my beloved ❤️

[@aquasnake4528]

We need an Araquanid video ngl

[@BrookeMeuchel]

Now I gotta go shiny hunt Registeel so I can Blueball people

[@Nick64X64]

Newer Vgc Player, You should get 0 atk ivs on some legends right? Or should you not worry? Or just try to get the lowest you can get? Edit: I know the paradoxes are locked at 20 ivs so they are quite easy to build

[@itztaytay2]

You want 0 attack IVs anytime you aren't using an Attack based move yourself basically (and sometimes even if you are if it's purely utility). There are 2 reasons why, Confusion self damage hits which are based on your own attack, and enemies using Foul Play on your mon. Frankly both of these tend to be rare so not going the extra mile for a 0 attack IV and just settling for a decent one is rarely punished

[@kalarse]

What would you think of a bulkier Primarina? Trying its best?

[@k-webb]

I need to know if Okidogi is a good anti-meta pick going in against flutterman and incineroar damn it.

[@willkershisnik5893]

Yes, run upper hand, drain punch, poison jab snarl assault vest

[@felipesilva3732]

Random question I noticed that vgc players usualy EV train most of their pokemon stats, a little bit on everything excep special attack. But on smogon people usually max stats and, consequently, just 2 of them like speed and an offence, or a defence and HP Am i out of my mind or theres a reason for that?

[@ryanhickson6399]

Occasionally ev training a stat for 4 evs will give 2 of the stat instead of one. So players will invest in defences for that extra 1 point. And there are also cases where a specific amount of evs will let the Pokemon either live a kill shot or ko something faster

[@harb1ng3r82]

The fact that there are two pokemon mean that a fast and strong threat has a harder time just killing the thing in front of it and not having to take damage. The two pokemon on the field means that you are often at risk of taking at least one hit, so offensive pokemon forgo one-shots to hit bulk benchmarks more often

[@NightWing1800]

Two that I can think of. First, every difference between doubles and singles comes down to the number of pokemon on the field. When you're in a 1v1, you can reasonably expect a certain amount of damage and so you just crank up the bulk or the damage stat to max to try to maximize your chances of killing everything in 1 or 2 hits. In VGC, that's less of a concern because you can double attack or be double attacked and that does change your concern with being KO'd or picking up a KO. Like how many things are surviving a double attack from Ushifu and Fluttermane? Do they really need max attack? The second reason I think is the big one and that's because of what VGC and Smogon actually are. VGC is mainly tournament play. The youtubers you watch for VGC are probably trying to compete in them and ideally go to worlds. So they're going to split hairs about what EVs let them survive what attacks or pick up a KO or outspeed vs. the common metagame threats. I think that's also easier in VGC because there's less relevant mons at a given time and all the top teams are pulling from a smaller pool. You're less likely to run into a weird mon in a world's tournament than you are on smogon ladder. Smogon Ladder is competive but it's not really. It's for fun. There's no prize pool for hitting first. Most of the people you see on Ladder are just trying to play pokemon and they don't want to think too hard about their teams and how they fit into the metagame, so they crank the two relevant stats and hop on with their favorite. But what you will see in single tournaments with a prize pool is those smaller pools of relevant pokemon running more predictable movesets and being EV'd very precisely to survive things or KO things or outspeed things. Because in a tournament space you can put thought into and predict things like that in a way you can't on ladder. One reason for that is that in a tournament with money on the line or the biggest tournament of the year, you run what you know is the best and know gives you the best chance to win, whereas on ladder you run what you think you can get away with and are more willing to try something weird because there's not really consequences for failure. You'll also see this difference in totally different games too. For example decks in Hearthstone look different for actual tournament play than they did on ladder because of the ability to predict who is likely to play what. Yugioh decks look different at locals or in online play than they do at worlds.

[@Endershock1678]

Let’s set up a simple scenario. Flutter Mane max speed max spat. It KOs the slightly slower, bulkier Chien Pao (no sash cause singles) in front of it. They switch into Heatran or something to resist? Just switch. Easy. Now let’s set up the same scenario in doubles. That Chien Pao (let’s just pretend sash is broken) will go down to a dazzling gleam, but the Arcanine can and will KO you for doing so. You switch in your Lando for an intimidate. No bulk Flutter will drop instantly regardless of intimidate. Bulky Flutter Mane will survive, KO their Chien Pao, then be able to launch off a power gem next turn to KO the Arcanine.

[@the_godbodor7026]

As someone that loves Registeel and Latias, it hurt that they were never really that good. Latias was always overshadowed by Latios, with its signature move being so weak not helping that while Registeel, along with the other regis, were quite uncommon especially as more stronger pokemon started to arrive into the scene. The two of them getting buffed (i count the removal of dynamax from the scene as a buff for Registeel) is such a wonderful thing I was not expecting GameFreak to do at all.

[@TaLeng2023]

If GF really wanted to, they can give Registeel Filter like they did MegaAggron. Maybe Regice gets Filter too and Regirock gets Solid Rock. Shame the OG Regis didn't got their own sig ability like -draco and -eleki

[@mlpfanboy1701]

I was waiting for them to finally make mist ball and luster purge better psychics

[@ronermarkus2281]

Is it just me or can't Primarena hit Incin with psychic noise since it's a dark type...?

[@MoxieBoosted]

It can cause it becomes water

[@ronermarkus2281]

@@MoxieBoosted Oh sorry my Bad. Thought this only accounted for hyper voice. 😅

[@zakkujawa4950]

Not new, but what ab dragon cheer support gyarados… buff up some DM partners

[@pinguludd6586]

the days of lurantis being a low-tier gimmick are so over 💔

[@Asm0d3u5]

I LOVE ARAQUANID RAAAAAA

[@mimikyugigas8106]

regi mentioned !!!!!

[@giantpoogiv12]

20:20 vgc players when they see the pkmn with the same type and role...::::

[@adolfocoy7516]

ClearBody Metqgross Knock Off to counter Latias

[@ilikestamps2978]

Where regitube at!?!?!

[@stacyfearlicia]

latiyass

[@halcyonflo0r952]

As someone whos only mildy interest in competitive battleing, but a huge pokemon fan (i play showdown casually, i enjoy watching more than playing) i love your video bro keep it up. Your enthusiasm and love for the game really shows and it make every video entertaining 🫶

[@MoxieBoosted]

Tysm

[@OgerponIsACutie]

man i dont get ev spreads like you got all these evenly balanced ev's and then 4 in special attack like wtf is having 1 extra point in special attack gonna do

[@TaLeng2023]

I wish Mist Ball actually sets up Mist while Luster Purge removes screens.

[@codysawler8698]

Dam

[@gorillagroddgaming]

It’s ovER

[@SMBZYT]

Rock 🪨

[@Gr1lled]

These guys are not kinda like urshifu. Very sad.

[@Ushiriel]

First!

[@SorenRoberts]

Timestamps prove you wrong

[@Austistic0]

4th!