@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
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.
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! 🧡
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Unrelated to the finish but wonder if shady doesnt know tsareena gets petal blizzard now. Its 90 bp vs the 80 of seed bomb 100 accuracy no other effects either so its just plain better. I think its a new move for it in dlc so thats probably why
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.
Shoutout to Billy and Dewgong warming the bench in the back
Dewgong sung the anthem. Unfortunately the audience was forced to vacate the stadium in 3 turns.
@@asepsisaficionado7376LMFAOOO
Big ups to Dewgong for making sure Grimmsnarl didn't show up due to being hard countered by perish trap. He's already pulling his weight.
Not a lot of weight to pull lmao 😭
...isn't parting shot, like, a perfect counter to perish trap?
@@EllipticalReasoning double protect into dark type can happen ig
@@EllipticalReasoning thats the joke
@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 again gotta give the editor props. This setup looks very nice. Tsareena giving the side eye is crazy
Been like this for a while now for the draft stuff. Editors moving crazy on these though. 👌
Seconded. This season is really looking clean across what I've seen so far.
Props to the editor, the setup discussion part looks amazing
Looks SOOOOO good yeah
The mind game at 14:30 was insane. Not being able to tell if that’s zoroark or zoroark pretending to be zoroark was crazy.
It's crazy that you provide a time stamp to skip the team breakdown- the breakdown is literally the best part and the production value is INSANE
Ain’t nobody got time for that
I'm really glad Shady and the other legacy coaches are back in the draft scene. Win or lose, this will be the best, most fun draft leage of all time.
Joey stays true to his " UNLEASHED!" nature; consistency is key!
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!
Crazy that even a decade later Shady keeps his team name as the New York Mankeys.
GG to Shady for snagging Archaludon in the draft picks. Very strong contender. And with Landorus-Therian to set up rain dance? Sheesh.
Duraludon is cool and has good potential but getting it in after lando clicking rain dance sounds too niche to do anything at all
@@majacotrue but niche is part of draft. If its applicable and gets you a advantage in a matchup its a potential set or team.
@@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
Spoiler
Archaludon getting knocked out without doing anything for its draft premier game💀
@@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.
You love to see Billy get its first 6-0 of the year, draft league is BACK
Can’t believe God-Shattering Squawkabilly got the 6-0 vs Shady’s Mono-FE3H team, you love to see it.
THE PRESENTATION, THE EDITING, IS GODTIER OMG
Now that Joey won his Week 1 battle i can confidently say he won't win it all this time
I love the part when squawkabilly says ITS SQUAWKIN TIME and proceeds to sweep the enemy team.
Truly a moment of all time
Billy getting 7 kills in its first game, its truly an agency mon
*proceeds to squawk
Shady avatar with just the eye difference looks like the trainer was a zoruark itself
The charcoal backgrounds during the discussion sections are looking absolutely amazing. Big props to whoever made those and set up that discussion screen
I love me some Fire Emblem names! Props to Shady for going for Fire Emblem Three Houses names!
bringing shady back is absolutely massive, great game
joey the new york mankeys is such a massive nostalgia hit to my jaw 😭😭 ggs !
The interview was a very entertaining listen while at work
I'm glad you enjoyed!
Seeing these 2 go against each other is like traveling back in time 10 years, so excited to Shady in draft again
Pretty cool to see shady and pokeaim playing against each other in a draft league
Your editor did not have to go this hard. Mad props. That team prep is just insane
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
The interview at the end is fantastic… top notch watch and rad game, thanks!
Watching perspectives from both of you on the swampert sack was GOLD
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.
In this first game, aim hit 2 stone edges and 2 crucial dracos, giving this draft a false sense of hope. Looking forward to the story this season
That Squawkabilly guts boosted facade really 6-0 shady
I LOVE Shady's nicknames from Fire Emblem! Such a great series!
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! 🧡
The editing is insane. I’m so excited for this Draft League and future Draft Leagues
not gonna lie... but the post interview was special
45:58 lmao I was def one of those toxic kids watching the GBA 9 years ago as a shady fan. but now im just glad draft is back with all these youtubers
The preview team breakdown looks really good. Best editing I've seen so far
EP play was disgsuting. saw it on his channel first, came here for the analysis. man thought you forgot, but maaaaaaaan. GGs brother.
I love watching both sides of the battle I was very confused since I watched Shadys POV first but wow MD out here with the big brain moves
Latias is an old friend. I was really happy to see you pick her up!
that trick white herb swagger grimsnarl was deffinitely unexpected, sad to lose your first game of the season that way...
Strong Week 1 with the clashing of 2 goats, very good game and nice plays out there!
Swampert hitting two hydropumps on av lando-t is such a funny interaction
"I wonder what pokemon this is? I really wonder." 😆😆
The post-commentary was great. Finding out Shady’s reaction to Earth Power 😂
Bro. Production. Dear God.
Thanks PK! - Pedro
2022 "We're on our way to 300k"
2023 "We're on our way to 300k"
2024 "We're GOING to get 500k!"
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.
Awesome first battle glad to see Shady back in draft!
Putting on both videos at the same time is the way to watch it, shady freaking out “he didn’t see” ah we knew MD knew
Great round 1 win. Squawk was with us in spirit.
Week 2 will be tough vs PlayMore
why did Illusion not work on 14:55? im confused
Does anyone know? Is it some niche illusion loophole or something?
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.
Why wasn't Zoroark disguised??
Now this is an iconic matchup. Two old GOATS locking horns once again.
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
that was so much fun good chat at the end
Great win. Shady is the reason i found your channel in the first place.
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.
So cool to see shady back, great game!
IT'S TIME.
Shady in the thumbnail looking fine as ever 🫡
Dawg it feels so good to have shady back in a draft league, his energy is infectious as always
19:49 the explanation just to avoid the angry comments is crazy
The FE3H names on Shady's team were great
That thwackey 6-0 sweep was insane.
Great vid, awesome week 1 w! Also gg shady glad ur back can’t wait to see more and switch over to ur pov🎉
Shady!! All the loveeee! I started to play and see Pokémon content because of yuo! What a great thing to see you again!
I predict The Doctor to go Undefeated this Season.....lessgooo!
This is on par with CMpunk coming back to the WWE, welcome back Shady, unfortunately he came back when Billy was at the hights of its power.
LOL Shady got a crit! I have to watch his side later! 😂
honestly same shady, i hate toxic washing machines as well LMAO 😂
2/2 Stone Edge us great for the first game
Also I like how Shady named his mons after FE Three Houses characters!
draft is BACK baby !! so hyped for this season, it's gonna be crazy
Mist Ball animation pretty clean.
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.
The top 4 comments consist of 2 of them giving props to the editor and the other two giving props to Dewgong lmfao
New draft intros are clllleeeaaaaaannnnnn
Dewgong is making his early case for MVP
Great to see two goats going at it, welcome back shady
ngl his team looked real powerful compared to yours but your team pulled up 💪 now I'm a believer 🗣️
pokeaim drafted the best editor nuff said
im so happy Shady is back. Truely a goat
dang, never expected weakness policy rapid spin tera electric tsareena to sweep your team like that. Good game, better luck next week!
Shady has fire emblem names :)
Bandito gon be very happy ab that AV Swamp
Love seeing Shady back, makes me so happy!
Shady week 1 damn, my guy is getting no mercy
Honestly for the first game back it was really good. Prep looked alright, nothing too crazy. Solid start. It will come back to you
Im so so so so happy Shady is back! So true in saying the man, the myth, the legend!
I love shady and watch both of you consistently! I would love to see a collab between you two
Unrelated to the finish but wonder if shady doesnt know tsareena gets petal blizzard now. Its 90 bp vs the 80 of seed bomb 100 accuracy no other effects either so its just plain better. I think its a new move for it in dlc so thats probably why
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.
I am legitimately not lying, my first game emerald (btw is one of the best ones) I had both a swampert and a linoone called bandito😂😅😊
Billy the benchwarmer 🤣
100% accurate aim is crazy
Damn. Shady gets the returning champ frame 1 on the comeback to draft. Lol unfort