Ghost Type Pokémon: Then vs Now 

picking up a me plushie would be a big "hail yeah" moment: mandjtvmerch.com/

Greetings Michael, pokefans here

"Rotom is not a legendary, don't let anyone tell you that," Sad Pokemen7 Noises

When you realise that shedinja's second highest stat is defense

You can understand how overpowered the psychic type was when micheal talks about it in 4 of the 5 then vs now videos.

"I wish marshadow wasn't a mythical so i could use it on a playtrough" I agree with every inch of my body

Fun facts: Dragon/Ghost is the only type combo being hit 2x stronger by both of its types. Ghost/Normal is the only type combo being immune to both of its types.

I love how psychics weaknesses are all based around fears that people have, ghosts, creepy crawlies, and darkness

“Plus the devs were too cowardly to give her a shedninja” this had my dying and I don’t know why

Michael: “No Arkoos, don’t turn me into a marketable plushie!”

Michael: "Mega Sableye wasn't that good" Mega Sableye: *Cries in Uber*

Ghost: puts the “scare” in scarce

20:25 hisuian zorark: ohoho. Finally a challenge

I think "Ice-Type Pokemon: Then Vs Now" is gonna be an interesting video

I hope Grunty Boi doesn't steal that adorable plushie.

Someone: *invents the word “gimmicky”* Mikey: “hold my beer”

Fun thing, in relation to Ghosts always being able to run; there was a special case made for Ghost types that are also Steel for not being affected by Magnet Pull. Only applies to the Aegislash line, but the type trumps the ability

Michael: *Shows plushie Micheal* Grunty boi: Ah yes a worthy item to steal

Michael: This plushie makes it impossible for you to lose in a battle. Me: FINALLY, I CAN FINALLY WIN A NUZLOCKE!

I think the ice type would an interesting one to cover since it was a type added last minute by game freak. Which is why all of the ice types in gen 1 don't really have any resemblance to ice at all.

Mikey: In Gen 1, a Gengar was only super effective on a Gengar, w-which was weak to a Gengar!

I can't wait for him to do the Fairy type one where he basically says nothing until Gen 6.

No, Mini Mikey is scientifically proven to reduce depression.

Michael: With this plushie it's impossible to lose a battle Me: (surrounded by ten of those when the piano starts playing)

I noticed after this video that every odd gen there is a Ghost specialist E4.

Ghost then: Deadly scary spooky mythical beings Ghosts now: *LET ME HUG YOU*

Michael: “It’s a little ME!” Also Michael: “But enough of me...”

On the topic of ghost types being rare, you should do a similar video with ice types! I have been hearing recently that ice types have been buffed in generation 9, and I’m interested of what you think about this!

Mikey had too much fun making that intro

Michael: chooses my favorite type to make a video on Also Michael: Disses the ghost type moves *When you say you’re fine but you’re not really fine but you know they would never understand*

“Scientifically proven .... unless it’s against Miltank”

NOO, DONT TURN ME INTO MARKETABLE PLUSHE!! Mandjtv: Look! It’s a mini-me!

0:42 Victini be like

When referring to the "ghost type" in gen 1 just call it gengar type.

Roton-fan: noooo game freak, don't turn me into flying type. Crys in levitate

ghost being my fave & mega banette being my favorite pokemon, it makes me happy to see how far the type has come, but also I still cry 😭😭

Fun Fact: Poltergeist is the only damaging ghost type move that has an accuracy less than 100%.

First ghost: wah we are spooky ghosts who are very stronk Ghost now: oi young chap’ ye wan sum uney with yo spo’y tea?

"The Devs were too big of cowards to give Phoebe a Shedinja" killed me. I used a Shedinja a few times and I actually had fun.

Fun fact: I am pretty sure misdreavous in gen 2 is in the OU tier despite the low stats. Its main purpose is probably rapid spin blocking.

"so a Gengar was only good against another Gengar... Which was also weak to a Gengar"

The Michael Plushie is the the physical embodiment of Pokémon Talk.

"Rotom made the biggest impact in competitive play" Giratina: "Am I a joke to you????

Which means when the “Eeveyeohlite” was added😂

*Alternative Title: Lavender Town Syndrome to Stow-on-Side Gym (shield)*

Then: smol genga Now: *beeg gengar*

I hope the next Then vs Now is about the Ice type or dark type

Somebody else has probably thought of this already, but in a double battle you could Swagger the opponent, then Marshadow can use Spectral Thief and steal the attack boost for itself.

Michael: saying how dangerous or op a pokemon is or how it's evolved throughout the series Music: 💃🕺

Fun fact: When I was little I got a shiny haunter but it took me a week to realize that it evolves with friends

Plushie ending is the best ending! Ghost type being my favorite makes me proud of its evolution throughout the series

10:48 I love the shade you throw here lol

Basically the thumbnail... Then: Ooh, I’m a spooky ghost. Now: I will devour your soul!

“If you have a little me then it’s impossible to lose a battle” *plays emerald kaizo*

I had the plush next to me and my Magikarp learned dragon rage wow thanks Michael

Me: buys the plushie Also me: disproves him by purposefully losing

"Mega Sableye was a bit better but also not one of the best Megas" It being Uber in gen 6 and OU in gen 7: Mhm.

How did you get through this without mentioning Sableye and Spiritomb having no weaknesses until been 6?? They're the only mons to do that with type alone!

Me: “Cool a little plushie.” Mikey: “IT’S A LITTLE MEEEEE!!!!!!”

22:14 Laughs in Eviolite Galarian Corsola and Doubles Staple Runerigus

Everybody gangster till michael shows a plushie version of him

gen one be like: we have one pokemon of every type but with the psychic type we have a million

Mega Banette is one of my favorite pokemon! It's sad it's not as strong as other megas, but it's design really appeals to me!

As of Kanto’s ghost specialists goes... 🎶 It was Agatha all along 🎶

I'd love to see "psychic then vs. now" as one of the only types to have gotten substantially worse since their inception

God, this is such a good series. Having these recommended is what got me to start binging your channel in the first place. They are so crammed full of information that I am back watching them for the second time, and it doesn't feel like I'm rewatching them at all. Feels like the first time all over again. I really hope to see videos on every type eventually.

Here's an updated version of this video: Gen 8: the new pokémon were Hisuian Typhlosion, Hisuian Zoroark and the two forms of Basculegion. Off these Basculegion would go on to make the biggest impact. But Hisuian Zoroark is note worthy because its type combo of ghost/normal is unique to this pokémon and it's pre evo hisuian Zorua. The new moves were Bitter malice which is the signature move of Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark with 60 BP and 100 acc with a 30% to freeze the target, and doubles its power if the target has a status condition. Now in gen 9 was buffed to 75 BP, its PPs were reduced from 15 to 10, and now reduces target's attack by 1 level. The other move was Infernal Parade which is Hisuian Typhlosion's with 60 BP and 100 acc with a 30% to burn that doubles its power if the target has a status condition. Gen 9: the new pokémon were Skeledirge, Ceruledge, Brambleghast, Houndstone, Annihilape Flutter mane, Gholdengo and Sinistcha. Off these, Houndstone, Flutter mane and Gholdengo would make by far the biggest impact. The new moves were Last respects with 50 BP and 100 acc that adds 50 to its BP depending how much pokémon were fainted in the team. The other one is Rage fist which is for Primeape and Annihilape with 50 BP and 100 acc that adds 50 to its BP if it was each time the user was hit during a battle by a move that causes direct damage. Maximizing to 350. The new specialist is Ryme, Tyme's sister and Montenevera's gym leader. Please like this comment so more people can know this info.

*Me asking for a psychic/ghost type then-now part.* Michael: if you ask, stranger, you shall receive

1:22 It feels so weird when grunty boi doesn’t interrupt mikey at the end of the intro

Little did Michael know that in legends arceus we would get a ghost normal type

Ghost normal exists now! Lol. I like to play this series of videos while I paint something or play Pokémon so when I heard this after the zorua announcement I busted out laughing. This does date the video but thank you, as ever, for the Pokémon education. It served me well when I finally was gifted the consoles to play the games, which I didn’t get to do growing up despite being the generation that was supposed to. This let me catch up quickly.

Slight misspeaking, but Dark didn’t exist in Gen 1 so the type chart wasn’t completely accurate for Gen 1, nor did it have 4 weakenesses

When he through little Mandj Everyone: oh hell no

I ran into this channel a couple days ago. I don't even love pokemon that much but this man and his personality are making me want to play again 🤣

Now that Mikey is a plushie he can actually be featured in Pokémon talk {once it comes back of course, take your time Mikey :) }

I just notice that except gen 6 every gen has a ghost type specialist

I am going to buy your plushy, but only because I want to replace his clothes to make him look like me! Tiny Grunty Boi's shall take over the world!

"I don't think that any of them had massive impacts on the competitive scene..." Giratina, Spiritomb, and Dusknoir: "Am I a joke to you?"

Hisuian zorake: oop did I just do that

I was actually the other day like, "I want Michael to make a ghost type then vs now video" and now it happened

I remember watching this channel about five/six years ago when I was in sixth grade. I lost this channel and just now found it after looking at my Facebook where I followed the channel on there for updates. It's so amazing to see how big this channel has grown. ---- From a once again loyal subscriber.

"Who's the OG ghost specialist?" *It's been Agatha all along!*

michael: says agatha was the ghost specialist me: it's been agatha all along de de de dun du

I love ghost type Pokémon and in any game I physically need to “catch them all” so I’m very thankful to you to do this video

Me: Clicking on the video to watch my favourite series. Micheal: **Plushy mode activated**

"and no Pokemon have normal and ghost type" Hissuian zoruark: I have existed long before you were born

I LOVE THE PLUSH AT THE BEGINNING. In fact I just got one today. They really look amazing! It’s also the first piece of merch I’ve gotten from any RU-vidr.

*Ghost type in Gen 1:* Spider-Man in Civil War *Ghost type in Gen 8:* Iron Man in Endgame

Michael with his son: "It's a little me!"

idk if im late to this topic but i think the reason set damage moves can hit types they are supposed to be immune against is bc it can be set in the code as neutral so it doesnt do more or less damage to resisted or super effective

Ghost Normal type doesn't exist yet - MandJTV. Hisuian Zoroark - Hold my typing

No don’t turn me into a marketable plushy *Famous last words*

“Sableye is pretty underwhelming” Aventure: Am I a joke to you?

Michael: There is no normal-ghost pokemon yet Me: Haha, I have a hisuian zoruark. Beat that!

You uploaded this at the best possible time, I was about to make a video with a ghost in it when you uploaded this, so I featured you

OH NO Someone turned Mikey into a marketable plush toy

Me: sees the beginning Me: yep nothing wrong here that’s definitely Michael

Coming back to this video since the release of S/V, the Ghost type definitely got major buffs in the roster with Annihilape and Skeledirge being 2 really strong ghost pokemons.

0:05 Bois that is the face of happiness incarnated.

petition to make Michael make a grunty boi plushy