@ryanjensen1945 Yes and no. Obviously the move doesn't do much if Grim is the last Pokémon. It also fails if Dewgong uses Protect, so timing is essential and exploitable. If Grim leaves early, another Pokemon might get exposed to the Perish Trap. Grim would be forced to run Parting Shot on every set, which limits its offensive options (like Bulk-Up). The support options (like Dual Screens) appreciate coming in and spending several turns on the battlefield, so Perish Trap almost forces them to become suicide support (instead of consistent support). Overall Parting Shot is a great choice for a counter-strategy, but not without flaws.
I was so torn between who to cheer for in this battle. Been long time fans of both Joey and Shady, but there’s just something so hype about Shady’s return to draft and also he’s got such a real underdog feel to him that I can’t help but to root for him. Draft league format is incredible and can’t thank our resident Dr. Aim enough for blessing us with such great content!
@@luke88890 yes niche is largely what draft is for sure. I was being nice to the original commenter but if we are being realistic, don’t see lando using (damp rock in item slot?) rain dance, u-turning out into arch, and then the opponent looking at the arch in the rain and not knowing electro shot is the goal. If Shady had rain abusers I could see it differently. He doesn’t unfortunately. Also ik Lando wouldn’t need damp rock, just threw that mention in there
@@majaco oh yeah def. I don’t think there’s any matchup in this draft where this is ever realistically a set or comp. Its a waste of lando item slot or very lackluster 3 turns or even less of arch in rain.
The charcoal backgrounds during the discussion sections are looking absolutely amazing. Big props to whoever made those and set up that discussion screen
The earth power play on Sneasler so you don't break it's balloon to make sure you can still outspeed is INSANE. Unreal stuff bro great battle. So hyped to see the draft comeback
Aaaahhhhhhhhh, what a fantastic first match for the both of you. Shady played well despite the rust and I knew you were still gonna make some fire with this team. Excited for the rest of the league
I'm actually really happy shady played against you week 1. Having a chat with the doctor himself will definitely benefit him in the process of knocking the rust off! Kind of sucks he didn't get to knock it off before playing to defend the record but thats what the playoffs are for! Much love to the both of you! 🧡
Gl vs Shady. The fact that your fighting Shady. The nostalgia 🤩 He even as a bit of his UCL S1 draft in there in Toph the Lando-T although it’s Sylvain the Lando-T now.
Shady’s back, back again. But for real, seeing Shady back is super exciting and seeing you and Shady battle to start it is peak. Just gotta get Dan aka A-Drive back next time is the only other thing I can hope for.
I'm super hype for this season, you've got so many of my favorite pokemon and I just know you'll be finding creative ways to use them! I do hope choice band cinderace gets to come out at some point this season, it's so much fun.
Just wanna say what everyone’s thinking out loud. This is a huge celebration of Shady coming back. Shady may not have invented draft format (miss you mag), but he’s the person that introduced a vast vast majority of all of us to it. Me included. He took the lightning in a bottle that is this format, and broadcast it to one of the biggest Pokémon fan bases out there, and we fell in love. The 17 year old version of myself is screeching with joy getting to see this avengers endgame level event unfold in front of us. So happy to have you back man, I hope you love every minute of it. Can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the season. Probably gonna copy and paste this onto his side of the battle, cause I’m definitely watching that next.
You both played very well it was a great game. But that moment when you were wondering to set up stealth rocks or just yooloo with Draco Meteor, personally I would’ve went for the stealth rocks and just follow up with a Draco meteor later but it all worked out for the best anyways so GG.
If I had a nickel for every Poketuber with a fresh wedding photo for thumbnails, I'd have two nickels! Nah but fr, so hype to see Shady's return to draft
I have no idea who to root for this season! I want Joey to keep his win streak going, but Emvee needs to finally get a win. Then you have Shady making his big return to draft, and I would love to see Haydunn go all the way too. Nexus is always gold, so I would be down to see him win too.
Shady doesn’t give himself enough credit. He played well. He hasn’t been in draft in ages vs Joey who is literally the king of draft. He should feel good about how he did.
Great match! I'm just a little confused, why didn't Zoroak disguise as another pokemon at around 14 minutes? I thought it took the last non-fainted pokemon. I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me haha
