What is the Worst Starter Pokemon?

WolfeyVGC
18 May 202420:51

Summary

TLDRThis video script discusses the topic of the least competitively viable starter Pokémon in the series, highlighting those that have not been favored with special evolutions or forms. It starts with a list of five less competitive starters, such as Septile and Emboar, and then delves into the top three, including Delphox and Samurott. The script ultimately reveals Meganium as the least effective starter, critiquing its low offensive stats and lack of unique abilities. Despite this, it maintains a sense of humor and acknowledges the iconic status of starter Pokémon, suggesting that they may receive updates in the future.

Takeaways

  • 🔥 Starters in Pokémon games are often memorable and beloved, but some are considered less competitively viable.
  • 🚀 Some starter Pokémon receive special treatment like Mega Evolution, Gigantex forms, and Regional forms to enhance their competitive edge.
  • 🌱 Grass-type starter Septile suffers from being frail and lacking moves to support its speed, despite its overgrow ability.
  • 🐍 Emboar, the fire-type starter, is criticized for its lack of speed and bulk, making it less desirable in competitive play.
  • 🐊 Feraligatr, a water-type starter, is seen as weak due to its lack of defining features that set it apart from other water-type Pokémon.
  • 🌿 Torterra, a grass/ground type, is considered the weakest of its generation with a quadruple weakness to ice and slow speed.
  • 🦊 Delphox, a fire/psychic type, is forgettable and lacks the speed and power to be effective as a special attacker.
  • 🗡 Samurott, a pure water-type, is underwhelming with average stats and no standout abilities or moves.
  • 🦉 Decidueye, a grass/ghost type, struggles with poor stats and an underwhelming ability Long Reach, making it less competitive.
  • 🥇 The script humorously identifies Meganium as the worst starter Pokémon of all time, despite its iconic status, due to its low offensive stats and lack of unique moves or abilities.
  • 🌟 The video acknowledges that even less competitive starters can have a chance at being improved in the future with new forms or abilities.

Q & A

  • What is the general perception of starter Pokémon in the series?

    -Starter Pokémon are considered some of the most beloved and memorable in the entire series, often serving as a player's first partner in the game.

  • Why do some starter Pokémon receive special treatment in the games?

    -Some starter Pokémon receive special treatment like mega evolution, gigantex forms, and regional forms because they may not perform as well in the game, and Gamefreak tends to give them these enhancements to make them feel special.

  • What is the main criterion for considering a starter Pokémon as the 'worst' in the video?

    -The main criterion for considering a starter Pokémon as the 'worst' is its competitiveness in battles, not personal preference or popularity.

  • Why is Sceptile considered less effective in competitive play?

    -Sceptile is considered less effective because, as a pure grass type, it has numerous weaknesses and types that resist it. It also lacks moves that could support its strategy, like Spore or Sleep Powder, making it less threatening.

  • How has Sceptile's viability changed over the years?

    -Sceptile's viability has seen some improvement with the introduction of moves like Shed Tail and the Mega Evolution, which increased its speed, special attack, and defense, but it still remains not very competitive.

  • What are some of the issues with Emboar as a starter Pokémon?

    -Emboar has issues such as being slow and not having the bulk to compensate for it. Its defenses are also not impressive, and despite having a strong physical attack, it struggles to stay alive due to recoil damage from its moves.

  • How does the speaker view Samurott in comparison to other water type starters?

    -The speaker views Samurott as less effective than other water type starters due to its lack of speed and strength, making it unable to take advantage of powerful interactions like Sheer Force and Life Orb.

  • What is the main issue with Torterra's competitive performance?

    -Torterra's main issue is its slow speed, which even with the move Shell Smash, does not allow it to outspeed many threats. It also has a quadruple weakness to ice and other weaknesses that make it difficult to use effectively.

  • Why is Delphox considered forgettable and not very effective in the video?

    -Delphox is considered forgettable and not very effective because it doesn't have the speed or strength to work well as a special attacker, and it lacks the bulk to perform other roles effectively.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the design and treatment of Rowlet and its evolutions in the Pokémon series?

    -The speaker appreciates the design of Rowlet and its evolutions, especially as an owl archer. However, they are disappointed with how Gamefreak treated Dewott and Delphox in terms of stats and abilities, making them less competitive.

  • What is the worst starter Pokémon according to the video?

    -According to the video, Meganium is considered the worst starter Pokémon due to its low offensive stats, lack of speed, and limited move pool, making it nearly impossible for it to perform well in battles.

Outlines

00:00

🐉 Starter Pokémon: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The video discusses the varying competitive viability of starter Pokémon. It acknowledges that while some starters are well-balanced and receive special evolutions or forms, others are less competitive. The speaker emphasizes this is purely from a competitive standpoint and not a reflection of personal dislike. The video lists several starters considered less effective in battles, such as Sceptile, Emboar, and Feraligatr, and details their shortcomings and unique traits. It also mentions how some Pokémon have been buffed over time, like Mega Sceptile, which improved its standing but still wasn't a top contender.

05:01

📉 The Struggles of Underperforming Starters

This paragraph delves into the challenges faced by certain starter Pokémon in the competitive scene. It discusses the need for a subscription to support the channel and the hard work that goes into creating the content. The video then moves on to critique specific Pokémon like Emboar, Feraligatr, and Torterra, highlighting their lack of unique attributes and competitive advantages. It also touches on the potential of Sheer Force ability and the unfortunate results of Torterra's stats and typing in battle.

10:03

🦊 Delphox's Disappointing Stats and Abilities

The video continues with a critical analysis of Delphox, a Fire/Psychic type starter, which is deemed forgettable and underwhelming. It discusses Delphox's lack of speed and strength, making it an ineffective special attacker. The hidden ability, Magician, is described as underwhelming, and the speaker suggests that Delphox's design could have been better utilized. The video also briefly mentions Delphox's performance in past competitions and the changes in its moveset over time.

15:05

🦅 Samurott and Rowlet: Missteps in Starter Design

The speaker expresses frustration with the design of Samurott and Rowlet, two starters that failed to live up to their potential. Samurott is criticized for its average stats and lack of standout abilities or moves, despite having a unique typing. Rowlet, evolving into Dartrix and then Deucalion, suffers from similar issues, with unimpressive stats and a gimmicky ability, Long Reach, that provides little benefit. The video also discusses the variants of these Pokémon introduced in Legends Arceus and how they failed to improve upon the original designs.

20:06

🌿 Meganium: The Least Competitive Starter

The video concludes with Meganium being labeled as the least competitive starter Pokémon. Despite being a favorite of the speaker, it is described as having low offensive capabilities and limited move options. Meganium's ability, Leaf Guard, is seen as ineffective, only providing a benefit in the presence of strong sunlight. The video reflects on the lack of updates or improvements given to Meganium over time, suggesting that it serves as a benchmark for poor competitive performance among starters.

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Keywords

💡Starter Pokémon

Starter Pokémon are the first creatures chosen by a trainer in the Pokémon games, traditionally representing the beginning of a player's journey. They are often cherished for their sentimental value and are typically balanced in terms of abilities to ensure they are viable choices for new players. In the video, the script discusses the varying competitiveness of these Pokémon, with some being more effective in battles than others.

💡Competitive Pokémon

Competitive Pokémon refers to the aspect of the game where players use their Pokémon in battles against others, often with a focus on strategy and the optimal use of each Pokémon's abilities. The script evaluates starter Pokémon based on their performance in competitive play, highlighting those that may not be as effective in this context.

💡Mega Evolution

Mega Evolution is a temporary transformation in the Pokémon games that boosts a Pokémon's power, stats, and sometimes changes its type. It is a feature introduced to make older generation Pokémon more competitive in later games. The script mentions Mega Evolution as a form of 'special treatment' given to some starter Pokémon to enhance their competitive viability.

💡Gigantex Forms

Gigantex Forms are a feature in the Pokémon games that allows certain Pokémon to grow to enormous sizes, often with increased power. The script briefly mentions Gigantex Forms as another way that some starter Pokémon have been given an advantage in the competitive scene.

💡Regional Forms

Regional Forms are variations of Pokémon that have adapted to specific geographical regions within the Pokémon world, often with different typings or abilities. The script touches on Regional Forms as a way that certain starter Pokémon have been made more unique and competitive.

💡Hidden Abilities

Hidden Abilities are special abilities that Pokémon can have, which are different from their usual abilities and can have a significant impact on competitive play. The script discusses how hidden abilities, such as 'Unburden' for Sceptile, can drastically change a Pokémon's competitive potential.

💡Overgrow

Overgrow is a specific ability shared by all grass-type starter Pokémon, which powers up their grass-type moves when their HP is low. The script uses Overgrow as an example of the shared abilities among starters of the same type, which can influence their competitive performance.

💡Samurott

Samurott is a pure water-type starter Pokémon from the Unova region. The script discusses Samurott as an example of a starter that does not perform well competitively, lacking the necessary stats or moves to excel in battle.

💡Delphox

Delphox is a fire and psychic-type starter Pokémon known for its balanced stats and unique typing. However, the script points out that Delphox's competitive viability is hindered by its lack of speed and special attack power.

💡Torterra

Torterra is a grass and ground-type starter Pokémon that the script identifies as particularly weak, with a quadruple weakness to ice and lackluster offensive capabilities. It serves as an example of a starter that has struggled to find a competitive niche.

💡Leaf Guard

Leaf Guard is an ability exclusive to Meganium, which prevents it from being affected by status conditions in harsh sunlight. The script uses Leaf Guard to illustrate the lack of utility in Meganium's abilities, contributing to its poor performance in competitive play.

Highlights

Starter Pokémon are often beloved and memorable, but their competitive viability varies greatly.

Some starter Pokémon receive special treatment like mega evolution, gigantex forms, and regional forms to remain competitive.

The video discusses the worst starter Pokémon in terms of competitive gameplay.

Septile is criticized for its lack of utility despite its speed, due to a weak move set and frailness.

Emboar is considered slow and less viable compared to other fire-type starters like Infernape and Blaziken.

Oshawott is described as not very fast or strong, with no unique features setting it apart from other water-type Pokémon.

Torterra is highlighted as the weakest of its generation with a quadruple weakness to ice.

Delphox's mediocrity is attributed to its unremarkable speed and special attack stats, and lack of a strong ability.

Samurott is labeled as one of the worst starters due to its poor stats and unimpressive ability Shell Armor.

Rowlet's evolution, Decidueye, suffers from a lack of competitive advantages and a weak ability Long Reach.

Meganium is revealed as the worst starter Pokémon of all time, with low offensive stats and a non-impactful ability, Leaf Guard.

The video suggests that not all starter Pokémon need to be competitively strong, acknowledging their iconic status.

Some starter Pokémon have received buffs over the years, like Septile with the move Shed Tail.

Mega evolution significantly improved the viability of some starters, such as Mega Sceptile.

The introduction of new forms and abilities in Pokémon Legends: Arceus offered some starters a second chance at competitiveness.

The video creator emphasizes the hard work put into each video and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

Transcripts

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starter Pokémon are some of the most

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beloved and memorable in the entire

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series I mean every game literally

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starts with you picking one to be your

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partner to make sure these Pokémon feel

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special they're across the board pretty

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good some are perhaps a little bit too

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good and when they aren't doing so well

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gamefreak tends to give them special

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treatment with mega evolution gigantex

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forms and Regional forms but not all

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starter Pokemon have been treated this

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way some are out here begging for scraps

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while Charizard stuffs itself silly and

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that got me think thinking what is the

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worst starter Pokémon of all time before

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anybody tries to beat me up in an alley

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for saying that their favorite starter

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Pokémon sucks keep in mind that I'm

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talking strictly about competitive

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Pokémon here I love a lot of the Pokémon

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on this list but that doesn't stop them

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from being dogwater competitively okay

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nobody's going to get mad at me right

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okay first on our list is septile ah I

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can already hear the comments yelling at

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me listen it's not as bad as you think

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I'm starting from least bad and moving

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up I've selected five starter Pokémon

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that are really bad but not quite the

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worst and then I'll share the top three

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worst starter Pokémon of all time septi

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is on here because well it just isn't

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very good as a pure grass type Pokemon

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it has a number of weaknesses and

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there's a bunch of types that resist it

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septi main selling point is its speed

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it's faster than most Pokémon the

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problem is it doesn't really have a way

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to make use of this septile has the same

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attack stat as quell marom and thwacky

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you know middle stage starter Pokémon to

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compensate it also has less special

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attack than Haunter not Gengar Haunter

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and unlike many grass type Pokemon it

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doesn't have the supporting move set to

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really mess with your opponent's

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strategy it doesn't get Spore or sleep

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powder either of which would actually

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make it really threatening on top of all

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that septile is frail if it gets hit

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with any super effective move it'll do a

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grov vile impression from Pokemon

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Mystery Dungeon and vanish all starter

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Pokémon of a type have the same ability

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overgrow for grass Blaze for fire and

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torrent for water their hidden abilities

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though can vary and these can have a a

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pretty big impact in septile case its

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hidden ability is some kind of sick joke

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it's unburden which doubles its speed

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stat once septile has consumed Whatever

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item it's holding while for some Pokemon

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doubling their speed is a big deal speed

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was the only stat septile didn't have to

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worry about thanks game freak now

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septile has gotten buffed over the years

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most recently it was given the move shed

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tail that despite being a great move did

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nothing to improve septi viability the

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more meaningful buff was the

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introduction of meas septile now a grass

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and dragon type mega septile was even

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faster got a lot more special attack and

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a massive 10 points to its defense the

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only increase to its bulk on the plus

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side it did get the ability lightning

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rod which actually is a big upgrade Mega

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septile is by far the best septile has

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ever been which is still uh let me check

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uh not very good while you could do some

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cheeky Shenanigans with like choice

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scarf discharge to make it stronger it

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was just so frail that using it was a

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liability grass and dragon both being

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weak to ice meant even weak moves like

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icy wind were a huge threat and the

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addition of two new weaknesses in dragon

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and fairy didn't make things any easier

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since you could only Mega Evolve one

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Pokémon per battle it isn't hard to see

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why Mega septile wasn't worth using

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speaking of not worth using let's talk

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about one of the most beaded starter

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Pokémon of all time embor as the third

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firefighting starter in a row embor

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received a lot of negativity when it

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released and its Public Image did not

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improve once players started using it

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while Infernape and blazekin look cool

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and are fast and strong capable of using

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their good offensive typing to overwhelm

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opponents embor is slow and looks well

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goofy now the good thing about being

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slower is that typically Pokémon that

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are not so fast tend to be much bulkier

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to compensate embor seems to have missed

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the memo on this one while it does have

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a lot of HP its defense and special

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defense stats are like seeing a Band in

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concert that isn't very good live they

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leave a lot to be desired embor is

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strong and its hidden ability can make

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it even stronger Reckless Powers up all

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moves that have recoil like flare Blitz

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and wild charge while the damage boost

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is nice more damage means more recoil

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damage making it even harder to keep

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embor alive basically if you want to use

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embor you need to use the move trick

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room which lets slow Pokémon move before

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fast ones but mmore actually isn't even

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slow enough to really take advantage of

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trick room it's got this awful speed

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stat where it's slower than anything

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even average speed but faster than the

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slow Pokemon that tend to thrive in

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trick room like aongus despite all of

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embor shortcomings there is one player

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who believed in it more than any other

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this player used embor to win their

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first event a regional back in 2011 and

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then brought embor to the World

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Championships finishing sixth who was

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this player well by the way if you've

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made it this far into the video uh just

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a little reminder to check and see if

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really appreciate it if you did just

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subscribe uh the good thing is that

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you're definitely not going to regret it

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as I talk about the next Pokémon on our

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list for alligator okay I do feel like

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people are going to be mad at me about

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this one too but I'm not here to tell

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you what you want to hear I'm here to

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tell you the truth ver alligator more

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like garbor ver alligator is a pure

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water type Pokémon wow how original even

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though it's not as slow as embor I mean

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it's still not very fast and while it

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bulk is well not great but at least

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better than the Pokemon we've talked

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about thus far it's somehow super weak

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it's a gator but they didn't give it any

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attack why the issue with feraligator

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and this is going to be true with a lot

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of Pokémon on our list is that there's

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nothing that really makes it unique for

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example some of you may know that

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feraligator gets Dragon Dance but if you

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want a water type dragon dance Pokémon

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you're better off using Gyarados if you

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want to foro setup and instead run an

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offensive item in for alligator like I

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don't know choice band you'd probably

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rather use a zerel if you want a bulky

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water type well there are a ton of

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better options like my loic or gastrodon

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I could go on but you probably get the

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point there's really nothing that makes

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feraligator better than its peers I

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guess the one thing worth mentioning is

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that it does get the ability Shear Force

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which in my opinion is one of the

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weirdest abilities in the game cheer 4

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says hey if this Pokémon uses a move

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that has some sort of secondary effect

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that could activate forget about that

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secondary effect and take a damage boost

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instead the reason I say it's weird is

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that for whatever reason it works with

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life orb life orb is an item that gives

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all the users moves a 30% damage

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increase in exchange for 10% of their

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Max Health every time they hit something

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and for whatever reason this 10% recoil

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effect is counted as a secondary effect

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for sheer force meaning you keep the

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damage Boost from Life orb without

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losing any health while this is a really

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great combination for sheer force users

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generally it isn't enough to save our

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strong jawed friend for alligator just

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isn't fast or strong enough to make use

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of this powerful interaction and that's

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probably the reason its results page

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looks like this this is actually an

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identical results page to our next

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Pokemon tort Tera torta is a grass and

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ground type Pokemon that unfortunately

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is by far the weakest of its generation

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while Infernape is fast and strong and

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imp poon has a great ability and cool

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typing tort Tera got stuck with a

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quadruple weakness to ice and a great

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role in detective Pikachu T is the first

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Pokémon on our list to actually have

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respectable bulk while it isn't absurd

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it is tanky enough that it should be

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somewhat difficult to get rid of it if

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you don't have the Right Moves its

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attack isn't good per se but it is

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usable especially since torta gets some

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high damage moves but that's about where

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the good news ends torta is super slow

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which like I mentioned earlier would

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imply you prefer to use it in trick room

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but because it isn't strong enough you'd

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never use it over an actual trick room

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attacker that can you know do damage

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with its quadruple weakness to ice and

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weaknesses to Fire and flying though

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using it outside of trick room isn't

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much easier in scarlet and violet Tor

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Tera was given shell smash a powerful

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move that doubles the user speed attack

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and special attack stats and there was

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talk about whether this would finally

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allow tort Tera to well maybe not

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dominate but at least do something it

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would not unfortunately torta is so slow

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that even doubling its speed doesn't

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allow it to outrun many of the faster

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threats in the format not to mention it

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is so vulnerable on the turn you use

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shell smash since the move also lowers

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your defenses so despite this buff and

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gaining access to the powerful new move

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headlong Rush torta still hasn't been

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able to do anything ironically there

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were a few weeks back in 2015 where

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Grotle Tor tera's pre-evolution was a

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major threat it was used as an endgame

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demon using leech seed and synthesis to

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keep itself alive as it gradually

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Whitted opponent's teams out of HP as a

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pure grass type it doesn't have that

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quadruple ice weakness and it's actually

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really tanky with the Evite item which

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it can use because it isn't fully

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evolved it didn't like take offer

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anything and I don't think it got any

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like super good results but it's the

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only time that I can think of where

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anything close to torta was relevant

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which brings us to our final member

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before we talk about the three worst

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starter Pokémon of all time delox delox

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is a fire and psychic type that is one

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of the most forgettable starter Pokémon

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ever it's designed to be a fast and

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strong special attacker but it isn't

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fast enough or strong enough to work

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very well while also not being bulky

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enough to do anything else when Del Fox

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released it was one of only two Pokemon

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that could use the move mystical fire a

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middling power move that lowers the

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target special attack stat and this move

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was basically the only reason you'd ever

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want to use Del Fox unfortunately

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mystical fire was changed in later games

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to be usable by way more Pokémon

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including the number one Pokémon in the

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game taking away Del Fox's only real

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special trick fire and psychic are okay

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typing at least they work together well

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offensively as no type resists both fire

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and psychic and defensively they do all

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right too providing seven resistances in

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exchange for five weaknesses

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unfortunately Del Fox's stats just

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aren't good enough to bring out the

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typing's full potential one thing that

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could have saved Del Fox is its hidden

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ability with a great ability like

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drought or psychic surge it would have

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actually been usable instead Del Fox got

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magician and if you don't know what

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magician does you aren't alone off the

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top of my head I could not tell you with

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100% certainty after doing some research

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I figured out that the way that magician

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works is it allows the user to steal the

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item of whatever Pokemon it hits while

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stealing items sounds good in theory it

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only works if the user isn't holding an

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item so if you want to get any value out

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of magician you either need to run no

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item or an item that can be consumed if

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Del Fox were bulkier it could be a

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decent user of citrus Berry to recover

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HP and then steal an item but

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unfortunately giving delox a citrus

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Berry is like giving a toddler a Ferrari

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it won't be able to use it very well

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your only real option is the focus sash

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which won't even activate every battle

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and even if it does delox could get

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knocked out before it has a chance to

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move if delox is a magician it's like a

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kid who got baby's first magic kit and

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they're so bad you can see exactly how

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they're doing the trick but you want to

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encourage them them so you pretend to be

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amazed anyway all right enough talking

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about mid Pokemon you didn't come here

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to learn about what the almost worst

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starter Pokémon were you want to know

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about the bottom of the barrel the

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starter Pokemon game Freak should issue

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an apology over for messing up so badly

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and what better place to start are worst

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of the worst than with a Pokemon with

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two forms and no hope samuro samuro is a

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pure water type Pokemon from Unova that

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just sucks it basically has everything

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that was wrong with FR alligator but

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it's somehow even worse probably the

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biggest issue with samuro are its stats

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it doesn't do a single thing well it

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isn't strong enough to be a sweeper it

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isn't bulky enough to be a tank and it

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isn't fast or slow enough to be useful

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inside or outside of trick room if you

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want a Pokemon to be below average at

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everything samuro is a great place to

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start but stats aren't the whole story

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what about samur Ro's ability plenty of

12:22

Pokémon are saved by their ability right

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well Samurai's ability is good in a

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vacuum it's shell armor which prevents

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it from getting critical hit the thing

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is shell Armor gets more value the

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tankier a Pokémon is as they'll stick

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around for longer meaning more and more

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potential crits get negated

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unfortunately as we've already

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established samuro isn't that bulky of a

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Pokemon what about its moves well they

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aren't bad but they're pretty much

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exactly what you'd expect it gets all

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the water and ice moves that come

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standard with your water type in the

12:52

mail it doesn't have really any

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meaningful coverage moves outside of

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like Grass Knot that's that's actually

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kind of it it is worth noting that

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samuro actually placed third at the

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world championships in 2011 a fact I

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completely forgot about until uh just

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now this is because back in 2011 you

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could only use Pokémon that were

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catchable in black and White's Pokedex

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and there were way way fewer good water

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types than usual unfortunately after

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2011 samuro was never seen again but

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samuro got another chance at life when

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the Pokémon from Legends arus were added

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to scarlet and violet as Hui and samuro

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was a new take on on the Narwhal now a

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water and dark type its new stats oh

13:32

they're somehow even worse it's a little

13:35

stronger and faster now but still not

13:37

fast enough to outspeed anything and

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they actually made it even frailer at

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the very least Hui and samur Ro's

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ability is better now being sharpness

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boosting the power of specific cutting

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moves by 50% which is actually a big

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deal and huian samuro gets a signature

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move called ceaseless Edge that both

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does damage and sets up the entry Hazard

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spikes when ever it hits something while

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this is a cool move it still hasn't made

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it worth it for anybody to actually use

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Hui and samro especially with so many

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better water type Pokemon available I

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feel like they got so close with huian

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samro with the better typing ability and

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move pool but by changing the stats to

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be even worse than they already were

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they've doomed it to obscurity but

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obscurity would be a kindness compared

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to the state of our number two worst

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starter Pokémon of all time deui this

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one especially makes me mad because

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design-wise

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rocks an owl Archer and it evolves from

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rowlet which is one of the best recent

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gen starters in my opinion let's not

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talk about dartrix anyway they did deui

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so dirty just like samuro most of the