In this episode, the boys discuss the upcoming Orlando Regional tournament and the recent EU International Championship. They highlight the centralization of the Raging Bolt archetype in the metagame and the various adaptations players have made to counter it. They also mention the use of unique strategies, such as the Scale Shot Dragonite and the Smeargle Trick Room team. The boys express their excitement for the upcoming tournament and discuss their own team compositions. The conversation covers various topics related to the EUIC and upcoming tournaments. They discuss the Loaded Dice skillshot and the Dragonite set used in the EUIC. They also talk about their plans for the upcoming tournaments, including the Orlando Regional and NAIC. They mention their strategies and expectations for the tournaments, as well as their plans for enjoying their time outside of the competition. They also briefly touch on the upcoming Reg G format and discuss the potential of certain Pokémon in the format. In this final part of the conversation, the boys discuss the challenges and expenses of attending the Pokémon World Championships in Hawaii. They also share their recent gaming experiences, including playing Diddy Kong Racing and Helldivers. The conversation ends with some humorous banter about the creation of GIFs with sound and the upcoming Pokémon events in Orlando and NAIC.

In this episode, Harrison and Rowan discuss recent Pokémon VGC events, including Rowan's win at an MSS tournament and the Utrecht Special Event and Goianya Regional. They also analyze the rise of Articuno in the metagame and the viability of weather teams. The hosts review the top 8 teams in the Utrecht and Goiania events and discuss the variation in team composition. They also discuss the decline of certain Pokémon, such as Gouging Fire and Dusclops. Overall, they express their enjoyment of the current format and its diverse team options. In this episode, Rowan and Harrison discuss the popularity of Urshifu Single Strike and the power of Terra Dark Wicked Blow. They also talk about upcoming events in Orlando and Vancouver, as well as the size and space at these events. The importance of practice and the games they have been playing recently are also discussed. The conversation concludes with audience questions and comments, and the hosts wish Rowan a happy birthday.

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Takeaways

Rowan won his first MSS tournament and discusses his team composition.

Articuno has become popular in the metagame due to its strength and ability to cause RNG-based misses.

Weather teams, such as rain and sun, are still viable but require careful team composition.

The top 8 teams in recent events show a variety of team compositions and strategies.

Certain Pokémon, like Gouging Fire and Dusclops, have seen a decline in usage. Urshifu Single Strike and Terra Dark Wicked Blow are popular in the current meta.Upcoming events in Orlando and Vancouver are discussed.The importance of practice and the games they have been playing recently are highlighted.Audience questions and comments are addressed, and Rowan's birthday is celebrated.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Rowan's MSS Win and Team Discussion

05:14 Discussion on the Goiania Regional

06:37 Discussion on the Rise of Articuno

09:31 Discussion on the Viability of Weather Teams

10:17 Review of the Top 8 Teams in Utrecht and Goiania

15:44 Variation in Team Composition

23:17 Favorite Format of the Generation

27:41 Discussion on the Decline of Dusclops

27:57 Discussion on the Decline of Gyarados

28:26 Urshifu Single Strike and Terra Dark Wicked Blow

29:26 Upcoming Events: Orlando and Vancouver

30:43 Size of Events: Orlando and Vancouver

31:58 Max Points and Space at Events

34:23 Importance of Practice

35:36 Recent Games Played

36:35 Unfinished Games

37:55 Playing Helldivers

42:01 Audience Questions and Comments

55:18 Closing Remarks

In this episode, we dive into our thoughts on the recent Pokemon Presents event, where we found ourselves disappointed by the lack of substantial announcements. We explore the predatory nature of mobile games and the challenges of monetization, while also sharing our excitement for the upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket game. Our conversation revolves around the speculation and analysis of the recently announced Pokemon Legends AZ game. We dissect the different interpretations of the logo and sift through the leaks and predictions surrounding the game. We compare it to previous Pokemon titles, expressing our desire for more depth and variety in gameplay. We discuss the representation of cities in main series Pokemon games and the technical challenges faced by Game Freak. Despite uncertainties, we remain hopeful and excited for the game's release. In this episode, we speculate on the release dates of upcoming Pokemon games and discuss the unpredictable nature of Pokemon's release schedule. We share our predictions for Gen 10 and the rumored Switch 2. The conversation shifts to the potential release of a new Switch console and its impact on Pokemon games. We discuss Nintendo's use of gimmicks and the importance of game quality. We also touch on the performance of Scarlet and Violet and the optimizations made by players. The episode concludes with our reflections on Pokemon Day and our speculation for future games.

Approximate Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pokemon Day

01:17 Disappointment with Pokemon Presents

04:09 Excitement for Pokemon TCG Pocket

05:46 Pokemon Legends: Arceus Announcement

14:40 Speculation on Pokemon Legends: Arceus

16:03 Speculation about Pokemon Legends AZ

18:19 Discussion about leaks and predictions

19:24 Previous experiences with in-development footage

20:05 Analysis of the trailer and speculation about the game

22:16 Comparison of Pokemon Legends Arceus and Scarlet and Violet

23:29 The representation of cities in main series Pokemon games

24:14 Desire for more depth and variety in gameplay

26:05 Speculation about the redevelopment of Lumiose City

28:33 Discussion about the game's development and technical issues

30:09 Hope for an ambitious and creative approach

34:27 Concerns about Game Freak's statements

35:18 Anticipation for the game despite uncertainties

37:05 Speculation on Release Dates

38:12 Pokemon's Unpredictable Release Schedule

39:16 Predictions for Gen 10 and Switch 2

40:24 Rumors of a New Switch

41:15 Nintendo's Gimmicks and Game Quality

42:14 Pokemon Legends: Arceus as a Cyberpunk-style Game

43:05 Switch 2 and Scarlet/Violet Performance

44:10 The Success of Nintendo's Games

45:09 Optimizations for Scarlet/Violet

46:17 Satire and Lore in Helldivers

48:35 Reflecting on Pokemon Day and Speculating for the Future

51:30 Other Games Being Playe

d55:53 Closing Remarks

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