How I accidentally won a pokemon tournament

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  • @cheecanpeecan1838
    @cheecanpeecan1838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11298

    Ludwig is the protagonist with hidden overpowered abilities he unlocks with relative ease

    • @gaavnn
      @gaavnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      Cheecan Peecan big fact. Watching this man clutch shit is so satisfying

    • @diam0ndminer647
      @diam0ndminer647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      The power of coach

    • @cross2181
      @cross2181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      He has plot armor

    • @lazybambo
      @lazybambo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Avatar the last airbender type shit

    • @CadillacDeVilledElegance
      @CadillacDeVilledElegance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The best arc

  • @WarriorX16
    @WarriorX16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7348

    When Ludwig thought he couldn't use sleep powder, it was like Rock Lee fighting with weights on. What a damn warrior

    • @fatyoshi.mp436
      @fatyoshi.mp436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Fax

    • @davidsenyah6552
      @davidsenyah6552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Why did lud like did he even get the reference?

    • @geko3821
      @geko3821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@davidsenyah6552 Yeah, probably

    • @azure4835
      @azure4835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Lud liked this shows he gets the reference. Lmao weeb

    • @apacheattackhelicopter5823
      @apacheattackhelicopter5823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      or he likes being a warrior

  • @ludwig
    @ludwig  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2820

    hey sorry for later upload me and my editor worked real hard on this hope u like :)
    Also big shoutouts to my coach jivetime i cannot give him enough credit
    and i dont blame toph i think he didnt realize the clock and just took advantage of a shitty ruleset would be pants on head not to

    • @waddlip6115
      @waddlip6115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol

    • @1luis
      @1luis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ludwig nice

    • @brimstonebaker413
      @brimstonebaker413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      It's okay he does great work he can take as much time as his supple cheeks needs

    • @ThatOneSpud
      @ThatOneSpud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your mom

    • @Barturito
      @Barturito 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Almost lost your streak

  • @OrdanVanert
    @OrdanVanert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    Every time he mentions how the coach made the team and also made him notes about how to play in almost every matchup i keep remembering the scene from yu-gi-oh of a kid beating Bandit Keith following the notes that pegasus wrote on a piece of paper.

    • @kaeyasballleech
      @kaeyasballleech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is my favorite and the best reference _I've_ seen in any comment section

  • @roleste1016
    @roleste1016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3773

    Stalling is the saddest way to win lmao, virgin play from Toph right there.

    • @MysticalOriginz
      @MysticalOriginz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      That’s as virgin a play as the Starly F.E.A.R. Method

    • @ballsmahoney8683
      @ballsmahoney8683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +522

      I mean thems the rules but imagine sweating to the point where you delay the game to win on a technicality fuckin disgraceful

    • @hansiboo657
      @hansiboo657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

      It's pure fear.
      Dropping to his knees and saying "i'm scared of your plays, Ludwig" would've been a much less blatant way for Toph to say he was scared of Ludwig.

    • @anenemystand5582
      @anenemystand5582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Meh. A win is a win. Honor is for rubes

    • @michaelgutin925
      @michaelgutin925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +337

      @@anenemystand5582 it's literally an invitational, the whole point is being entertaining, not being a try hard so you can be top Pokemon/smash bros player out of a whole 8

  • @kallmekrow822
    @kallmekrow822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7605

    Ludwig: can’t beat a single nuzlocke in 22 trys
    Also Ludwig: makes the greatest clutch in Pokémon history and wins a tourney not knowing that you can put duraludon to sleep

    • @gladandsad2581
      @gladandsad2581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      To be fair, it was a ludlocke but whatever

    • @andykern4523
      @andykern4523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@gladandsad2581 I LOVE UR NAME

    • @v1ctin
      @v1ctin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gladandsad2581 same rules

    • @kokochydaios
      @kokochydaios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      he throwin games in ludlockes

    • @bfigs112
      @bfigs112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      BluKrow has

  • @gibbofisher4146
    @gibbofisher4146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12805

    I guess the plan was simple

    • @ninzai17too34
      @ninzai17too34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      It was always simple

    • @senanmurphy3659
      @senanmurphy3659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Just like ludwig

    • @phizlip
      @phizlip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      h

    • @javaras6674
      @javaras6674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simps

    • @isse06pro2
      @isse06pro2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hes opponent was just, too little, too late

  • @AngelaBliss
    @AngelaBliss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5230

    This was an entire shonen anime compressed into and hour

    • @Xalexalexale
      @Xalexalexale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

      ludwig is honestly such a good storyteller. i dont give a shit about pokemon but i was fucking invested in this.

    • @cameronwhalen5812
      @cameronwhalen5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      mjotten1998 same

    • @epicpants2314
      @epicpants2314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I mean he used music from at least 3 that I can name

    • @epicpants2314
      @epicpants2314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@educacionespecialchannel3756 I think that's all of ther

    • @epicpants2314
      @epicpants2314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Them

  • @idklllggl4306
    @idklllggl4306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    ccrabz: "The luckiest players tend to be the smartest, it's called playing the odds".
    43:09
    Best quote of my month

  • @71nk94
    @71nk94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The stall strat was salty as frick and makes me feel like the player stalling was just that unsportsmanlike.

  • @RossMoney24
    @RossMoney24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2915

    Anybody else remember how it took Ash over a decade to win a Pokémon league? I see no difference here. 22 runs btw

    • @ryanlindstrom1419
      @ryanlindstrom1419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Yes both children

    • @RossMoney24
      @RossMoney24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      PMG I watched this bitch live. I’m no fake fan

    • @SmoothTurtle840
      @SmoothTurtle840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      PlatinumWolf24 [Obscurity] I’m not right about to watch a 5 hour stream, even though I only care about 2 of the contestants. I have better uses of my time.

    • @RossMoney24
      @RossMoney24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SmoothTurtle840 Yeah that's totally fair. I'll admit I just had it on in the background for the most part.

    • @pokuuz
      @pokuuz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ash is also 5'5 "they have so much in common"

  • @WolfeyVGC
    @WolfeyVGC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10888

    This is such an amazing video

    • @blueeve
      @blueeve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      I honestly didn't know Ludwig was in the tournament until now

    • @NITEBEARFANRAAAAAA
      @NITEBEARFANRAAAAAA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hi

    • @asolt14
      @asolt14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Ive rewatched it 5 times

    • @aspiredgods6306
      @aspiredgods6306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What pokemon game is this

    • @blueeve
      @blueeve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@aspiredgods6306 Sword and shield?

  • @trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    @trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1223

    Everyone shits on Lud all the time and stuff but honestly my favourite content is seeing you succeed in shit like this and proving to everyone your skill and worth. Love you man, keep up the good work

    • @resanoto2423
      @resanoto2423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah I don’t get the stuff he gets at all, doesn’t make sense the content is great

    • @Glados1080
      @Glados1080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@resanoto2423 i dont know dick about pokemon but im still watching this entire video lol

    • @broncosfan303-
      @broncosfan303- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love this kinda comment

  • @benjaminketts8753
    @benjaminketts8753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    That was a really scummy play by Toph.

    • @trancandy1
      @trancandy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      it was optimal. the rules are shitty, not the people who exploit them

    • @burimuso
      @burimuso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      @@trancandy1 how are you not shitty by abusing a flawed ruleset to win lmao

    • @trancandy1
      @trancandy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@burimuso because it's optimal. it's supposed to be a tournament. this happens in literally every single competitive game that has ever existed. no good player worth their salt will straight up throw a game because it would be lame not to

    • @burimuso
      @burimuso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      @@trancandy1 imagine grinding every single day and climbing up the ladder, reach the top 100, get invited to a tournament and in your second match you get trashed so hard by a guy that doesnt even know what fairys weak to and that you just happen to have shitted on before the fight, to the point of the ONLY round you won against him was by not actually winning, because you just kept being outplayed all the time?? if not scummy, the fact this actually is his last resort and he needed to use it against a mediocre player is just sad and pathetic, and how youre like the only guy ive seen that thinks "its ackchyually optimal" and how youre so confident in saying "it literally happens every match" when it literally doesnt contributes a lot more to thinking YOU use this in all your competitive matches because youre bad than your whole entire point

    • @trancandy1
      @trancandy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@burimuso i take it you've never been timed out by someone on ladder. this literally happens all the goddamn time dude

  • @jiannibigay8629
    @jiannibigay8629 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    What i really love about this tournament is the fact that most of the audience thought that Ludwig would only throw and be for the gimmick of the event and the fact that Ludwig was the total underdog of the tournament, then Ludwig proved them wrong.

  • @jessevanhook3521
    @jessevanhook3521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2513

    "Man is a genius pretending to be an idiot"

    • @kos-3327
      @kos-3327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jesse Van Hook idot

    • @fatyoshi.mp436
      @fatyoshi.mp436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      E

    • @kos-3327
      @kos-3327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FatYoshi .mp4 HAHA FUNNY NEW MEME

    • @CasualAden
      @CasualAden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      THE PLAN WAS SIMPLE

    • @weighsgt321
      @weighsgt321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Other way around bud,

  • @jackbunnyhop4580
    @jackbunnyhop4580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4137

    You are a great storyteller. I was so enthralled I didn’t realize this video was 45 minutes long.

    • @pango9519
      @pango9519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      English degree coming in clutch

    • @ed.newgate
      @ed.newgate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Holy shit i just realized it was 45 minutes long reading this lol

    • @GotKarp
      @GotKarp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@ed.newgate this is the exact sentence I said to myself

    • @MindBlowerWTF
      @MindBlowerWTF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      He tells the story and You completely forget that the title is "How I (accidentally) won" and not "how I lost". He could spoil You the ending of the move then tell the story again and You would be fucking suprised.

    • @vhgghmaavuy9559
      @vhgghmaavuy9559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pango9519 lud has an english degree?

  • @blazingblight2706
    @blazingblight2706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1388

    So Lud really does throw for content when it isn't serious, huh?
    Good to know.

  • @nspidel
    @nspidel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    How could someone ever design a turn-based strategy game that REWARDS indecision and stalling?
    That's absolutely infuriating.
    And I really don't respect the poor sportsmanship of abusing that loophole. Such a sucky thing to do.

    • @PrismaAce
      @PrismaAce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah no, ludwig only lost to timer in that game because he played the endgame badly
      it doesn’t really reward stalling, especially not at a high level

    • @koalabro6118
      @koalabro6118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@PrismaAce still a loss to the timer, not the other player.
      'That runner lost the race because they didn't dodge the bullet one of the refs shot them with. If that runner dodged the bullet they would have won.'
      'That gamer lost his game because one of the admins banned him. If that gamer was less banable they would have won.'
      Wins should not be granted by shit game mechanics, and they should not be considered wins by anyone with morals.

  • @bigb1571
    @bigb1571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It was so satisfying to watch lud absoluty slap toph after that scummy timeout. It felt like when an anime antagonist escapes at the last second then gets whooped again later.

  • @whenelmoattacks
    @whenelmoattacks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4769

    This is the actual plot of a tourney anime:
    Battle 1: Long time trainer, incredible at the game. Protagonist suffers an immediate loss, how can they bounce back?
    Battle 2: Personal rival, uses sketchy tactics to win. Looks hopeless for protagonist, but they pull it off by learning how to use the opponent's shady moves against them.
    Battle 3: Starts a filler battle, but turns out to be one of the most terrifying battles. The protagonist must be out now, right? Wrong. The protagonist has a broken overpowered secret ability: The Ludwig Gambit.
    Battle 4: The beginning of the finals, champions only. Dealing with the best of the best. The protagonist shows his true ability in this fight, easy win, he has a chance.
    Battle 5: The best of the best. The Pokemon master. The protagonist has no chance... or does he? Using the skills and strategies he's acquired this far, it's possible, but things begin to look grim after the first round. But wait... what's this? The words of his mentor echo through his head, and he takes the second round. The third round looks hopeless. It was a good run, but it's over. Unless... the protagonist discovers the his true power and uses the Ludwig Gambit in full effect, and he does. Victory.

    • @bingitybong6518
      @bingitybong6518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

      You forgot the Old And Wise Trainer teaching him Greater Power and a Smarter Mind

    • @user-rf1jb4hn2u
      @user-rf1jb4hn2u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      *cringe*

    • @jammedyam3389
      @jammedyam3389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +265

      @@user-rf1jb4hn2u nah bruh not cringe its hype asf

    • @user-rf1jb4hn2u
      @user-rf1jb4hn2u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jammedyam3389 *sneezes*

    • @zentempo7902
      @zentempo7902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      This is actually hype af

  • @SSB_Seal
    @SSB_Seal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2014

    Wtf, I literally just opened TH-cam and thought to myself “I wonder if ludwig has a new video, I never got a notification today” and got disappointed when I saw nothing, then immediately afterward I got a notification that you uploaded this.

    • @ryanlindstrom1419
      @ryanlindstrom1419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      TH-cam didn't send you a notification for a reason

    • @murph.13
      @murph.13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You must of been very disappointed

    • @BigCroint
      @BigCroint 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LET’S GO SEAL

    • @scottlenio7792
      @scottlenio7792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fake

  • @pizzaguy1086
    @pizzaguy1086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2331

    Ludwig gets invited as the meme of tournament
    Everyone: why do I hear boss music?

    • @MuckFessier
      @MuckFessier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When the no replies

    • @dusk8381
      @dusk8381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MuckFessier when the yes replies

    • @sel5855
      @sel5855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dusk8381 when the maybe replies

    • @bred9901
      @bred9901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sel5855 when the nah replies

    • @_sh4d3_
      @_sh4d3_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bred9901 when the yup replies

  • @JoePickle
    @JoePickle ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That Toph play and the only bringing 2 Pokémon in is such a lowball play by both competitors… like come on, glad Lud won

  • @taurus7395
    @taurus7395 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This vid perfectly demonstrates Luds plot armor and the importance of a great coach

  • @FortWhenTeaThyme
    @FortWhenTeaThyme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1779

    Total battle timer is such a horseshit rule. Isn't that the ENTIRE POINT of turn timers, to make stalling not a thing?

    • @spookyspukii
      @spookyspukii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      The move timers don't really work when GF makes a 20 minute timer in replace of the hour-long one. At the very least, they could've made it half an hour.

    • @jasonpm213
      @jasonpm213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      Men, I've seen this video like 3 times now, and that's the part that sticks with me like "men... What a bitch move."

    • @wingbm
      @wingbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Should have been a turn limit instead of a total battle timer

    • @joeytroost791
      @joeytroost791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      This is why showdown is 10x better. U get time per turn instead of this bullshit

    • @anenemystand5582
      @anenemystand5582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      They could just do chess rules. Each side has an individual timer. I mean seems kind of obvious. I'm not sure why that's not already the case

  • @kylegomes3319
    @kylegomes3319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +770

    Ludwig to his Pokémon team
    “Alright boys the plan is trick room”

  • @gingerale9477
    @gingerale9477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1405

    This is the first time a TH-cam video has kept me so engaged and entertained that it took me 35 whole minutes to realize it was a 45 minute video
    Congrats on the win, wish I'd seen it live :)

    • @linkfan341
      @linkfan341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Honestly same. 3am, just finished, no regret.

    • @Eneix_
      @Eneix_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Holy fuck it was 45 minutes

    • @legojedimasterplokoon2173
      @legojedimasterplokoon2173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I read your comment and checked an I'm 30 minutes in. Wow, I thought it was like 10

    • @Bob_Von_Bobert
      @Bob_Von_Bobert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It took me 45 minutes to realize it was 45 minutes. Like i didnt even wonder how long it was till it ended , never even checked

    • @jjduncan8671
      @jjduncan8671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same, never expected that out of a pokemon video.

  • @GenericUser860
    @GenericUser860 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Still the best Ludwig video. He's done some cooler stuff overall but this video is still so hype even after 2 years. Fantastic storyline, editing, and pacing. Hope he can match it someday soon.

  • @purplecoffinman8510
    @purplecoffinman8510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Lud played insanely clutch, and I admire that he really didn't give up after going down one of two games.

  • @davidwaits2655
    @davidwaits2655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +736

    I'm sitting here watching this in-depth talk through about a pokemon tourney i had no idea was going on, and not understanding a single word Lud says bc I don't play pokemon. Yet still enjoying it lol

    • @nalirig75
      @nalirig75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same

    • @pp-wc8vb
      @pp-wc8vb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Is it sad that I am 100% in the same situation

    • @myforever13
      @myforever13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Me too, he’s like trick room, and I’m like I understand this is somehow important but I dont know why. But I kept watching anyway

    • @xtremefirefox2475
      @xtremefirefox2475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@myforever13 Trick Room makes the lowest speed stat go first for 5 turns

    • @MrSqurk
      @MrSqurk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it’s even worse for me. I only know gen 1, so all this stuff is hyper confusing.

  • @benharv8992
    @benharv8992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1751

    Title correction: How jivetime won a Pokémon tournament

    • @nicholasmorgan7156
      @nicholasmorgan7156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Jivetime would disagree

    • @ludwig
      @ludwig  4 ปีที่แล้ว +811

      TRUE

    • @primitivecereal
      @primitivecereal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +242

      i dunno man lud pulled off some crazy shit without jive... of course jive helped a good bit, but lud won this with his absolute 7head

    • @knowledgeiskey3258
      @knowledgeiskey3258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      primitive cereal “a good bit” that’s an under exaggeration

    • @isakferm7674
      @isakferm7674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why is it so hard to give him credit lol

  • @ecliipse_
    @ecliipse_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    This is unironically the most inspirational story I have ever heard

  • @emo6577
    @emo6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I come back every once in a while to see this perfect example of the hero’s journey

  • @reanbowlerd5988
    @reanbowlerd5988 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bruh his new hairstyle looks so much more natural on him, idk if its just cause im used to it but the new style just feels so much more fitting for his head

  • @Guaccc
    @Guaccc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    That dude actually tried to stall for a second time lol. I think he might kinda hate fun.

    • @puba6633
      @puba6633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Guacc cmoon guys its still all fun and games

    • @Guaccc
      @Guaccc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      @@puba6633 Probably ment to be yeah, it just kinda wasn't :/

    • @amberco21
      @amberco21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Puba Not when the opponent tries to stall because he’s too shit to win but doesn’t want to concede fairly.

    • @jakedaknight5749
      @jakedaknight5749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@puba6633 not really fun when you basically lock the other person to winning because you can't accept losing

  • @chickeninasweater4109
    @chickeninasweater4109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    9:28 : “That’s me laughing”
    *Lud absolutely losing his shit*
    I’m rolling rn

  • @zekenio3824
    @zekenio3824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    This is literally just Ludwig being Yugi motou and Jive being Yami Yugi

    • @Scobson
      @Scobson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This comment is perfect hahahahahaha

  • @mustachionut102
    @mustachionut102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is probably the best video I’ve ever watched on TH-cam, I find myself rewatching this every 2 months because of how amazing it is, fair play ludwig

  • @camcramer22
    @camcramer22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Anybody else come back and watch this every now and then? One of Luds best vids ever

  • @michaelpatterson1300
    @michaelpatterson1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1074

    Dear whoever said sup Michael in chat:
    Yo.
    Sincerely,
    Michael.

    • @wasabigamer9235
      @wasabigamer9235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Now im staring at the chat looking for that guy wait found him

    • @wasabigamer9235
      @wasabigamer9235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It was hdesros :)

    • @waffle6648
      @waffle6648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yi Hang Chen gimme a time stamp

    • @wasabigamer9235
      @wasabigamer9235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It was uh around 2:20 i think

    • @williamberends7580
      @williamberends7580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi :)

  • @trabajodeinformatica2460
    @trabajodeinformatica2460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    fun fact: he got 100 gifted subs

    • @ludwig
      @ludwig  4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

      shoutouts to toph

    • @armiea6063
      @armiea6063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .

  • @brandonl134
    @brandonl134 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Coming back to this after a couple of years and only now realizing how much of a W Lud is with that subspace emissary music at the start.

  • @rappernight9391
    @rappernight9391 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is my favorite video on TH-cam and I’ve been on TH-cam for awhile. Watched this video too many times to count but fuck it I’m watching it again!!!!

  • @Ham-Prince
    @Ham-Prince 4 ปีที่แล้ว +674

    That timeout/stall moment in an invitational is kind of low, dude.

    • @aidenbodily9646
      @aidenbodily9646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      HamPrince toph gifted 100 subs

    • @amberco21
      @amberco21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      Kind of low in any competition tbh. It’s literally admitting you can’t actually win the game and you have to result in just bending the rules.

    • @tristuggla
      @tristuggla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      @@amberco21 Agreed it's a pretty shady play, but it's the complete polar opposite of bending the rules. In fact, it's actually using the full scope of the ruleset to win at any cost. If Lud did it himself we would probably see it as a 400 iq play.

    • @spookyspukii
      @spookyspukii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      @@tristuggla It's less of utilizing the rules, and more of abusing them. It's scummy, no matter who does it, including Lud.

    • @lumikkiharthri6658
      @lumikkiharthri6658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      yep. its the same as this guy who abused rules on a minecraft server to tp lava trap new players to farm kills. he specifically argued that because pvp was allowed and there wasnt a rule against it, it was fine. just because something is there does not mean it is correct to use it.

  • @seanmcgroarty630
    @seanmcgroarty630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Luds wearing his new mogul moves sweatshirt, you just can’t tell cus he put it in the wash for the first time

  • @holyshrimp6965
    @holyshrimp6965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    Was trying to sleep. WE GOT ANY SLEEPERS IN THE CHAT HUH IT'S SLEEP TIME EVERYONE, GOT ANY SLEEPERS IN THE CHAT???

    • @zacharylerner4384
      @zacharylerner4384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      sleep is for the weak

    • @eddieceo
      @eddieceo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sleep pog

    • @supermongdong
      @supermongdong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your circadian rhythm (also known as your sleep/wake cycle or body clock) is a natural, internal system that's designed to regulate feelings of sleepiness and wakefulness over a 24-hour period. ... Most people feel the strongest desire to sleep between 1:00pm and 3:00pm (a.k.a.

    • @jeremywankerdonger9292
      @jeremywankerdonger9292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@supermongdong aka.

    • @this_way_that_way9890
      @this_way_that_way9890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ANY SNOOZERS? ANY SNOOZERS IN CHAT?

  • @lolfunne
    @lolfunne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love how Ludwig now has a series of accidentally doing great feats

  • @pokimaster2491
    @pokimaster2491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Toph is a nerd for that staling

  • @StorableGaming
    @StorableGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    I’ve never seen a video from this guy, but I can confidently say he’s the Joey Wheeler of the Pokémon world.

    • @slacko7500
      @slacko7500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's really accurate

  • @a_bit_stale3075
    @a_bit_stale3075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Love this vid I can feel how much effort went in to it.

  • @crimsonnikos6821
    @crimsonnikos6821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    This is 45 min of jivetime coming up with genius plays and then Ludwig going “But what if I...”

  • @irine_elle
    @irine_elle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im coming back to watch this monthly at this point.

    • @Trevifountain
      @Trevifountain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was literally looking for this comment so I wasn’t alone.

  • @chloewalker214
    @chloewalker214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I sat and watched this whole 45 minute video and didn't even realize, goes to show Lud is a really good story teller lol

    • @cameronsnyder1246
      @cameronsnyder1246 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He really is a talented orator.

  • @cjchazy2539
    @cjchazy2539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Ludwig is the best Pokemon trainer of all time #LuckOverSkillAnyDay

  • @therranolleo468
    @therranolleo468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    the tournament arc no one asked for but everyone deserved
    you had me at the edge of my seat every battle Lud! great job you son of a gun!!

  • @theyhategwa
    @theyhategwa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    35:07 i love that quote so much

  • @moo965
    @moo965 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    he looked so normal 😢

  • @goldengamerhd4469
    @goldengamerhd4469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This video is what got me into watching Ludwig, it was in my recommended when it came out and am I glad that I chose to watch it.

  • @CnSComedy
    @CnSComedy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I barely know anything about competitive pokemon battles, but ludwig made it so entertaining to watch for 45 minutes with his commentary. Truly an underdog story (underdog as in when he stands upright he can fit under a dog). Congrats on the tournament shortwig, I mean ludwig!

  • @FastFink
    @FastFink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    The fact that whoever organized the tourny didn't ban toph on the spot for intentional stalling when he knew he lost is sad. Toph should be ashamed tbh

    • @neoinuyashafight
      @neoinuyashafight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      It's a stupid rule but hey at least our boy Lud won it all.

    • @BobGreasen
      @BobGreasen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      He didn't break any rules so it wouldn't be a good idea to ban toph. They should've made it against the rules but they didn't and its allowed normally so he should keep his win even though its annoying.

    • @MrMitchbow
      @MrMitchbow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Gamefreak needs to raise the battle clock back up to where it’s been for years. There’s no need to force games to end so fast

    • @natsuno.
      @natsuno. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      At least he gave shortwig 100 gifted subs

    • @spookyspukii
      @spookyspukii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@natsuno. Still, it's a really scummy play.

  • @brodymiller1986
    @brodymiller1986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Ludwig: "I might not be the greatest pokemon player, but I sure as hell am the luckiest"
    Also lud: has a shit show in Vegas

  • @HeReitc0mEs
    @HeReitc0mEs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Imagine timing someone out in a friendly pokemon invitational tournament

  • @josh-samuelikechi-konkwo7190
    @josh-samuelikechi-konkwo7190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    5:02 Immediately subscribed when he began to play snail house. I knew that if this man has this good of a taste in music, he deserves a million likes.

  • @YokoSpaghetti
    @YokoSpaghetti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This was one of the most hype things I think you've ever done. Congrats, man. Your English major may just be for show, but I think that after 20+ failed nuzlocke attempts, you gained a pokemon major.

  • @ohno4435
    @ohno4435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Watching this live was actually nuts. Man had plot armor.

  • @aidendayungog
    @aidendayungog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    33:19 how tf was that so well timed

    • @Jamiel2703
      @Jamiel2703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aiden Look what is that song called

    • @ZaynomR
      @ZaynomR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joshua Hughes music is on stream not in editing...

    • @ilikemesumchemkin8894
      @ilikemesumchemkin8894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Noice

  • @anguspankhurst4445
    @anguspankhurst4445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I keep coming back to this video, the storytelling, the plot, the overdramatic reactions. It's peepoo pog

  • @Synsane
    @Synsane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't know who Ludwig is, I don't understand competitive pokemon... but youtube randomly suggested this video and it was the greatest 45 minutes of my day! Lmfao, Ludwig made this so entertaining to watch and I felt like I understood high lv pokemon for the first time. Great video! GG on winning

  • @papa_zay.
    @papa_zay. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This is beautiful
    The only thing better than making fun of lud for the smallest mistakes is seeing him actually succeed

  • @ikahooted
    @ikahooted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I open a 45 minute ludwig video about pokemon. am pretty hyped. i then hear stickerbush symphony start playing and i am happy now.

  • @erikf6849
    @erikf6849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This reminds me of Jotaro vs D'arby "I've pretty much figured this game out"

  • @perkol8er314
    @perkol8er314 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Me laughing hysterically seeing him lead butterfee into mandibuzz and knowing he’s gonna sleep powder the mon with overcoat
    Oh my god I didn’t expect him to try it twice…
    Jesus Christ he actually did it 3 times lud you’re special buddy

  • @calvinsimpson1301
    @calvinsimpson1301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wolfe is such a nice guy lol. "You played better than I would have". Something in me doubts that

  • @ashside8104
    @ashside8104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Because of your hair in the thumbnail I thought this was a reupload of an older video

    • @chet4577
      @chet4577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @DawsonWitte
    @DawsonWitte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Just played board games with my friends, every time it was some ones turn they would say “the plan is simple” thanks Ludwig

  • @jaeva7276
    @jaeva7276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm not even kidding, when the music kicked in after he won, I straight up choked up a little
    Proud of you ChadWig

  • @tripalink
    @tripalink 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this Ludwig video. This and the Slime Sims video are underrated classics

  • @NotSoMax
    @NotSoMax ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Holy shit he looks like such a baby here

    • @Anxiety_AU
      @Anxiety_AU ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmaoo Fr I love re watching this video every now and then

  • @jamesseabrook8556
    @jamesseabrook8556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My mom: What are you doing in your room?
    Me: 12:27

  • @Dastrothy
    @Dastrothy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The plan is simple... win
    And win he did. This is the story of The Pokemon Champion Ludwig Aldren

  • @pinguefy
    @pinguefy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    pretty much every battle here could be the plot of an anime episode, what a TRIP
    too bad hugs didn't make it to grand finals to complete lud's character development

  • @miladindimov7471
    @miladindimov7471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When you realize we are all in anime and Ludwig is the main character

  • @jlarkin2591
    @jlarkin2591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been binging Luds vids. Huge Pokémon fan since I was a kid. I wish I knew how cool this man was sooner :,)

  • @lukerobertson6659
    @lukerobertson6659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of his best streams in my opinion, so much energy the whole time

  • @renni9813
    @renni9813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This was the kind of thing where everyone underestimated him and in the end hes been planning the battle for years
    and the plan ...
    it was simple

  • @shaunyawn3704
    @shaunyawn3704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You know it’s getting serious when “You Say Run” starts playing at 38:00

    • @sakshyasingh9998
      @sakshyasingh9998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot stranger I was literally searching for this song for an hour now, I'm so grateful and the chills were worth the effort. Much respect fellow ludbud

  • @tjhunter9787
    @tjhunter9787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The more I watch this video, the more I continue to appreciate the amount of energy and expression in Luddy's voice.

  • @baobaoo1526
    @baobaoo1526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i cant stop watching this video everytime it gets recommended. Props to the great story telling Lud!

  • @Gustavo-vt5rk
    @Gustavo-vt5rk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ludwig: "Seems like *your* plan isn't simple jimbo"

  • @mcscratchnuh2957
    @mcscratchnuh2957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Lud pauses as he's saying stuff so that it's not out of place when he mistimes the music drop. And also because his brain needs to catch up. You'd think it'd be faster, since it doesn't need to send signals as far

  • @Tsequiri
    @Tsequiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Fun drinking game: take a drink every time Ludwig says “too little too late.”

  • @maxzhang1555
    @maxzhang1555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t even play this game and I still enjoyed the video. Ludwig’s narration is just too good.

  • @St0n3r_St3v3
    @St0n3r_St3v3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toph: smooth brain, tiny head, not big brain.
    Ludwig: WRINKLE BRAIN, BIG STRAT, BIGGER BRAIN.

  • @Abossnamedlevi
    @Abossnamedlevi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damm i wish i could be around for livestreams like this man im sure they're hypers. Congrats Lud i love to see a good underdog story

  • @nickrob6941
    @nickrob6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ludwig: I’m a journalist
    Also Ludwig: English reading comprehension is a tough one

  • @ZexalDSJAsh
    @ZexalDSJAsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That was amazing. Absolutely fucking amazing. Your strats, your comebacks, and your skills all were amazing. Sure, you had your coach's strategies too, but you were able to execute them, as well as think on the fly, with a team you basically knew nothing about! I especially loved when you had to wing it and you STILL won! Best. Games. EVER. Please, Ludwig, keep up the good work and keep on battling.

  • @papasmurf8189
    @papasmurf8189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This video got recommended to me and it has been my best decision on youtube to watch it. I since watched every single ludwig video and I and so happy on how much he has grown. Happy one year 💓 of daily uploads.

  • @loopmaster8541
    @loopmaster8541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ludwig is such an incredible storyteller... I don't know shit about pokemon and yet I watched this entire video and was captivated the whole time

  • @Jarringcar
    @Jarringcar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    20:08 his sword and shield character looks like a serial killer here.