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00:00:00 – 00:14:16
The video provides an in-depth analysis of PvP battles in Pokémon GO, focusing on the recent updates and strategic gameplay involving various Pokémon, particularly Victory Bell (Victory B) with its new move, Magic Leaf. Featuring gameplay from Suon in Singapore, the video evaluates the effectiveness of Victory Bell in the Open Great League, highlighting its fast move pressure and energy generation capabilities. The presenter discusses the challenges posed by poison-type Pokémon in the current Whiscash-dominated meta and emphasizes strategic use of moves like Leaf Blade, Sludge Bomb, and Acid Spray. Key battles include the use of Annihilape, Pyroar, and strategies involving Dragonite, underscoring the importance of shielding decisions and move choice. The video also critiques recent in-game updates and provides tactical advice for lower ELO players, suggesting resources like PvPoke for optimal moveset guidance. Finally, the presenter touches on Community Day events and hints at future content reviews, specifically for the shadow variant of Victory Bell in Ultra and Great Leagues.
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In this part of the video, the presenter showcases battles involving the newly updated Victory Bell (Victory B) with the move Magic Leaf in the Open Great League, featuring gameplay from Suon in Singapore. Suon, who used to play PVP regularly but is now in the Ace rank, uses a team that includes Victory B. The video examines the performance of Victory B, noting its ability to generate more energy and deal significant damage with the new move. The first battle detailed involves facing off against various opponents where Victory B performs solidly. Specifically, Victory B’s fast move pressure and effectiveness of Leaf Blade are highlighted. The segment also briefly discusses the Meltank usage in regional competitions and highlights a tough match against Toxicroak.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses recent observations from a stream about potential move changes for the upcoming season, emphasizing the current challenges of using poison-type Pokémon effectively. The meta is dominated by opponents like Whiscash, making it tricky to run poison types. The video showcases a battle featuring a Pyroar and highlights the difficulty for the team due to a double attack boost from their opponent. The speaker also comments on the recent avatar update in the game, expressing dissatisfaction with the new look and the time spent on it instead of other important fixes. Annihilape is praised as a strong Pokémon, potentially the strongest, due to its attack boosts. Upcoming battles and a focus on Victory Bell are hinted at, with Annihilape continuing to dominate the gameplay.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the player contemplates the use of Victory Bell and its moves in a game, initially disagreeing with starting with a drill run. The bait move successfully gets the opponent to use a shield, and smart play allows the player to survive subsequent attacks. Victory Bell manages to knock out the opposing Mar while there’s appreciation for the underrated status of Girafferig and other meta-relevant Pokémon. The segment then details a series of strategic plays involving Dragonite and Annihilate, highlighting critical shielding decisions and close-call wins. Finally, the player discusses the strategic use of Victory Bell’s moveset and its advantages in the current meta, particularly emphasizing the choice of sludge bomb over acid spray.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the viability of different Pokémon variants and strategies for PvP battles. They highlight the importance of using the right movesets, noting that Shadow variants and specific moves like Shadow Ball and Acid Spray can significantly impact the battle outcomes. The speaker emphasizes the need for strategic use of shields and the necessity for players, especially those in lower ELO ranges, to consult resources like PvPoke for optimal movesets. Additionally, the speaker mentions their upcoming Community Day event and their appreciation for early content submissions from viewers in different regions.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the narrator discusses strategies for dealing with a tricky lead in Pokémon battles. The recommended approach is to use two Drill Runs or swap into Victory Bell, though it’s noted that Victory Bell can be hard-walled by Espeon. The importance of choosing appropriate Pokémon for swaps is emphasized, as some Pokémon, like Victory Bell, are not suitable as safe swaps due to common counters in the current meta. The narrator suggests trying to bait out a flying-type Pokémon with Annihilate and saving Victory Bell for a potential endgame sweep. Meanwhile, Lucario, despite its potential with moves like Power Punch, is not strong enough in the current game state. The video concludes with a mention of an upcoming review of Ultra League and Great League content, particularly focusing on the shadow variant of Victory Bell.