I Entered a Pokemon Tournament to Defend my Title

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  • @bigjake6foot5
    @bigjake6foot5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5254

    Quick story. Wife and I met Wolf the first day of this tournament. Would never have guessed he was on 3 hours of sleep. He was first class, took pictures and interacted with tons of fans not just us. Truly his success is well deserved.

    • @Tree511
      @Tree511 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      That's so cool!

    • @EarthSpirit.easyzdota
      @EarthSpirit.easyzdota หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      Wholesome!!

    • @partycake666
      @partycake666 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      he's so sweet!

    • @the.dirt.man.
      @the.dirt.man. หลายเดือนก่อน +83

      Try not to be an absolute sweetheart challenge: impossible

    • @Danny_Fentom
      @Danny_Fentom หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      That's awesome 😂

  • @FlyonsSpirit
    @FlyonsSpirit หลายเดือนก่อน +3786

    Wolfe: "I need to redeem myself. Are you with me pal?"
    Tornadus: "LOL NO, Take these Bleakwind Misses"

    • @bransonlincolnberger
      @bransonlincolnberger หลายเดือนก่อน +264

      tornadus really had it out for wolfe this tournament but the world champ difference was not having it

    • @adherry8142
      @adherry8142 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

      Torn: dude we went to bed at 2:30, what you expect here?

    • @0Clewi0
      @0Clewi0 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      RNG knew it was one of the few chances it had to attack Wolfe

    • @alexursu4403
      @alexursu4403 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      70% Chance to what ? MISS ?

    • @phantom-ri2tg
      @phantom-ri2tg หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      It really shows him being justified with no looking moves that can miss. His plan for rain dance fell apart as he couldn't set it in high pressure games.

  • @undeniablySomeGuy
    @undeniablySomeGuy หลายเดือนก่อน +838

    Wolfe, the work that you specifically have done for legitimizing competitive pokemon to the general audience is outstanding. The way you explain dense concepts while telling a story is so easy to follow

    • @maheerhuq6708
      @maheerhuq6708 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Wolfe finally gave me the courage to get into OU Doubles instead of playing ranbats 😂

  • @stofez5625
    @stofez5625 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +237

    Really liked how you incorporated Neil's story into this video. Instead of just mentioning his misplay you helped us understand the immense pressure you face going on a stage like that. You helped us empathize with him rather than judge his misplay and I think that's neat

    • @moshimeshowu747
      @moshimeshowu747 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      True, I absolutely love the acknowledgment of how other people feel during a tournament, not just a main character focus

    • @fishy_swims
      @fishy_swims 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

      should be mentioned that Neil was an open transphobe at the time and Wolfe's Amoongus symbolically became a trans icon after the match. I would guess Wolfe doesn't actually mention Neil by name for this reason

    • @Weavileiscool
      @Weavileiscool 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@fishy_swimsyeah that came out during the tournament it was a crazy sequence of events I used to watch Neil on TH-cam before everything

    • @Crispy_DAWG
      @Crispy_DAWG 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

      @@fishy_swimsOpen transphobe is a stretch. Didn’t he say it in private to someone and that person leaked the DM? That’s not open, and while clearly ignorant and uneducated, he deserved to be called out but not crucified. Almost everyone anywhere has had false and stupid opinions or misguided views on certain topics. Stop canceling and start educating those who are willing to change.

    • @GamersGamingPotato
      @GamersGamingPotato 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@Crispy_DAWG based comment

  • @nekomansa
    @nekomansa 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +261

    0:59 I like the idea of Wolfe having actual pokemon like this, in part because the relationship between him and his Incineroar must be SO funny.

  • @AhmedHussain-ju6xd
    @AhmedHussain-ju6xd หลายเดือนก่อน +3249

    I love how u turned your pokemon career into an exciting narrative that literally keeps me on the edge of my seat. My goat 🐐

    • @kingsleycasper
      @kingsleycasper หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Pin this comment

    • @Hungary_0987
      @Hungary_0987 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This deserves Top comment at least

    • @DidierPilon
      @DidierPilon หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I laughed, I cried, I loved, I lived

    • @jordanandjohnathanpollak6536
      @jordanandjohnathanpollak6536 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      sooww truue

    • @NotGord
      @NotGord หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      the glaze is crazy

  • @JordTheeNord
    @JordTheeNord หลายเดือนก่อน +795

    Fun Fact
    After the tournament was over and his nerves stopped going crazy Wolfey proceeded to strangle the wind genie for missing so many Bleakwind Storms lol

    • @TheIyiytShow
      @TheIyiytShow 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +55

      It really is nuts, the move feels like it's closer to 50% accurate at best based on how consistently it misses.

    • @34thoover
      @34thoover 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

      If it's not 100% accurate it's 10% accurate

    • @dominicpirola8240
      @dominicpirola8240 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@TheIyiytShow I mean it is 64% to hit both, not great odds

  • @kevingarnett1255
    @kevingarnett1255 หลายเดือนก่อน +1451

    I want to say, the random little animations in this video are so small but add so much to the overall quality.
    You guys should be really proud of how incredible these videos turn out, truly s tier

    • @StickBruh3rd
      @StickBruh3rd หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      It adds so much personality in a small section and I absolutely love it.

    • @joshuafrazier3904
      @joshuafrazier3904 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same

    • @Kereea
      @Kereea 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Seconded, the animations were SO great.

    • @AnonEcho98
      @AnonEcho98 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Honestly, yeah, the lil' animations just add that wonderful touch of emotional connection and anime spice to things.

  • @kyuvie1858
    @kyuvie1858 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +116

    Your storytelling is immaculate. Going from “this is a story of loss, and this is how I lose” to going and winning the tournament is absolute whiplash

  • @connerbradley5408
    @connerbradley5408 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +363

    I don't really have the brainpower to play competitive Pokemon but I really enjoy watching your videos about it. You do a great job of explaining your thought processes and the general meta at the moment. A top tier Youtubist for sure. Love from Orlando

    • @AstroPC96
      @AstroPC96 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I thought the same until I started playing...took me 1 year to become good!

  • @calook1334
    @calook1334 หลายเดือนก่อน +1322

    Wolfe: "I never thought I'd die fighting side-by-side with a competitive disaster."
    Incineroar: "How about side-by-side with a friend?"
    Wolfe: "Aye. I could do that."

  • @renancavalcante1110
    @renancavalcante1110 หลายเดือนก่อน +958

    51:19 "the strongest legendary pokemon in history vs the strongest legendary pokemon of today" ABSOLUTE CINEMA

    • @imaSeraphRBX
      @imaSeraphRBX หลายเดือนก่อน +73

      Nah, he'd win.

    • @kenbonto
      @kenbonto 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

      THE ONE'S WHO GET IT GET IT AND THE ONE'S WHO DON'T DON'T!!! I popped off so hard when he said that

    • @pokemaster6673
      @pokemaster6673 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      Bro the plot armor of the max roll was insane. W Wolfey

    • @theweekndSuxArse
      @theweekndSuxArse 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@kenbontobro what? everyone gets it… jjk is mainstream af lol

    • @rabiithous3
      @rabiithous3 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      he cooked that 😤😤

  • @thegoldenaegis
    @thegoldenaegis หลายเดือนก่อน +1465

    I love how you incorporate your team into the animations. Makes it feel like a group of friends rather than just a bunch of stats tied to a 3d model.

    • @amachiftis
      @amachiftis หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      It's so funny

    • @3twibles4sweetrevenge
      @3twibles4sweetrevenge หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      Its what the franchise was built on wasnt it? 😂

    • @Vanessa_exe
      @Vanessa_exe หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      i like how he says "because i trained my pokemon this way" like he is there with them, it is very cute

    • @MorningPants
      @MorningPants หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      The shot at 12:57 (which lasts like 2 seconds) goes so hard

    • @literallymother
      @literallymother หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@MorningPants unironically thank u for the timestamp lmao, I mostly listen to these while multitasking so I completely missed it

  • @EnderHeart5911
    @EnderHeart5911 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    Congrats to Aaron on his successful thesis defense!

  • @LandenKizer
    @LandenKizer หลายเดือนก่อน +122

    kinda crazy how at the start of the last video wolfe was talkin about how this Amoongus with sludge bomb is the star of the show and how much more it offers by having sludge bomb and whatnot and the ending of this one literally ends in the most nail biter way possible by his little mushroom sitting in grand finals facing down an urshifu in a 1v1, truly amazing how the script writes itself, this is def the biggest moment in amoongus history, and honestly he deserved this, what a creative and cool way to use a once thought to be purely defensive, classic mon

  • @AhmedHussain-ju6xd
    @AhmedHussain-ju6xd หลายเดือนก่อน +4613

    Wolfe: "I need to redeem myself. Are you with me pal?"
    Incineror: "I'm with you till the end of the line buddy"

    • @Galaxx139
      @Galaxx139 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Bro did not watch this crap in 2 mins

    • @jordanlopes7613
      @jordanlopes7613 หลายเดือนก่อน +267

      @@Galaxx139 you dont need to, you know he will be there. It's his vegeta

    • @AhmedHussain-ju6xd
      @AhmedHussain-ju6xd หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      ​@@Galaxx139 nah I'm built different

    • @Just_a_Cookie
      @Just_a_Cookie หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AhmedHussain-ju6xd fr

    • @Hungary_0987
      @Hungary_0987 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      ​@@Galaxx139bro, inceneroar is on the thumbnail. Ofc he knows.

  • @banditrests
    @banditrests หลายเดือนก่อน +328

    This honestly undersells how insanely threatening Justin’s team was. No idea how Neil beat him, but at least you fulfilled the promise and banished him to the shadow realm.

  • @Tridentss
    @Tridentss หลายเดือนก่อน +2956

    “I Entered a Pokemon Tournament to Defend my Title” Terra type Incineroar

    • @caman1996
      @caman1996 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      🤣😂

    • @MagnificentCreature
      @MagnificentCreature หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol

    • @marcus187
      @marcus187 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      These new mechanics are getting so wordy

    • @g3n3r1c6
      @g3n3r1c6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Wrong video.... but somehow also entirely fitting

    • @igor78965412320
      @igor78965412320 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      underrated

  • @MorningPants
    @MorningPants หลายเดือนก่อน +268

    Wolfe, thinking of how to make a team:
    “What if Amoongus had Sludge Bomb?”
    Wolfe, 1v1ing a broken legendary bear in the finals match:
    “I’M SO GLAD AMOONGUS HAS SLUDGE BOMB!!”

  • @cheesewheel3717
    @cheesewheel3717 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +76

    The "both of us are going to have to figure this out special" is so damn funny

  • @charizaro2
    @charizaro2 หลายเดือนก่อน +371

    Hi Wolfey this was actually the first Pokémon tournament I ever entered, it was really exciting and you’re part of the reason why I decided to give VGC a try. I made a few friends and now I’ve gotten involved in my local scene now. Watching your win was a ton of fun and super exciting!!

    • @the.dirt.man.
      @the.dirt.man. 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Spoilers :((

    • @sebasti02
      @sebasti02 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +32

      ​@@the.dirt.man. dont read the comments before having finished the video dude

    • @the.dirt.man.
      @the.dirt.man. 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@sebasti02 it’s an hour plus that ain’t gonna happen

    • @pokebattler831
      @pokebattler831 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

      @@the.dirt.man. sounds like a skill issue

  • @seaneaston1040
    @seaneaston1040 หลายเดือนก่อน +356

    I don't know who your animator is, but they need a raise. The animations add so much to the story of your video.
    Three cheers for the editing, scripting, and content creating teams all around!

  • @liamvernon9793
    @liamvernon9793 หลายเดือนก่อน +4855

    Incineroar appears in 17 seconds.

    • @notafish8229
      @notafish8229 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Thanks

    • @Schneilu73
      @Schneilu73 หลายเดือนก่อน +144

      @@notafish8229Even earlier you See his feet

    • @mannytprimeministerofthemanate
      @mannytprimeministerofthemanate หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      Tbf Incin is the main character of WolfeVGC, it be a little silly not to show him off right away

    • @margo3558
      @margo3558 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

      Actually its also at 0:10 ! it shows up in the top right

    • @hamiltonics
      @hamiltonics หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thx folk 🎉

  • @BlizShadow
    @BlizShadow หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I saw that final a little after it happened and cheered aloud, stood there slack-jawed at the ending, and immediately showed my friends. I can't imagine the emotions you went through during that moment. Amazing playing and an awesome story to revisit.

  • @legromp2357
    @legromp2357 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    You and your team (the human team behind this channel, not your pokemon teams) just keep one-upping yourselves with these real-life tournament videos. The storytelling aspect keeps getting better and better.

  • @kimberlymoroney3789
    @kimberlymoroney3789 หลายเดือนก่อน +841

    I'm sorry but Wolfe's reaction to Chien-Pao terastallizing at 1:15:40 instead of Urshifu is probably one of the subtly funniest things I've seen in a while

    • @blegh277
      @blegh277 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

      the double take is amazing

    • @aldeayeah
      @aldeayeah หลายเดือนก่อน +160

      The WTF look at camera is one of the World Champion secret techniques

    • @pohkuangda6662
      @pohkuangda6662 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      Insert huh cat meme

    • @we_like_quaq7619
      @we_like_quaq7619 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      bro was austounded

    • @squaredonald1828
      @squaredonald1828 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      The Hikaru Nakamura of pokémon

  • @PedroHenrique-mk5zi
    @PedroHenrique-mk5zi หลายเดือนก่อน +933

    Wolfe and Incineroar are my favorite example of Enemies to Lovers

    • @randianyp2838
      @randianyp2838 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      U clearly lack reading comprehension, 😏 u don't understand the plot well enough, they are still rivals, they just respect each other, skill issue... 😏

    • @lorenzocoque6106
      @lorenzocoque6106 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@randianyp2838🤓☝️

    • @DrRadula
      @DrRadula หลายเดือนก่อน +114

      Enemies with Benefits

    • @SunniestAutumn
      @SunniestAutumn หลายเดือนก่อน +111

      ​@@randianyp2838 You clearly ignore all the subtext. I have written 50,000 word "This hotel room only had one bed?!" fan fic of Wolfe and Incin and it is very much based on a true story.

    • @RasmusVJS
      @RasmusVJS หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@SunniestAutumn Ok, but where's the Wolfey/Incin coffee shop AU?

  • @ThatOneLocalWizard
    @ThatOneLocalWizard หลายเดือนก่อน +505

    This is when Amoongus truly separated itself from its cousin Frerrothorn

    • @RasmusVJS
      @RasmusVJS หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      If you know, you know. (and by that I mean I learned about this after all the comments on the last video)

    • @Victor_Gabriele
      @Victor_Gabriele หลายเดือนก่อน +60

      And i loved how Wolfe subtle talked in a video for Neil to give himself a second chance, despite all of his (Neil) bad words and bad beliefs.

    • @citrineconjurer
      @citrineconjurer หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I don't know anything that is being referenced in this comment + replies. Anyone want to share?

    • @marcmanquez7139
      @marcmanquez7139 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

      ​@@citrineconjurerokay, so basically after the tournament there has been some screenshots of Neil being transphobic and people then took Amoongus and made it a trans ally icon.
      Though as Wolfey has show in both videos this should not be taken as an attack against Neil since people (that aren't complete idiots) may be able to change as long as they are still treated with respect

    • @yamummyyummy4785
      @yamummyyummy4785 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@Victor_Gabriele bad beliefs? for what?
      being right?

  • @lestro5705
    @lestro5705 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    "but I'm locked in and play exceptionally well" is just the funniest quote to me

  • @Light_Turner
    @Light_Turner หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    This video (both “part 1 and 2”) was so good to watch. I was invested the whole time for the full 3-4 hours I was watching. Awesome storytelling and commentary. Thanks so much.

  • @SunniestAutumn
    @SunniestAutumn หลายเดือนก่อน +253

    Wolfe's videos go such a long way to prove that competitive Pokémon can be so incredibly exciting. I genuinely believe competitive Pokémon wouldn't be what it is today without him. He really is a real life Pokémon Champion.

    • @luckyowl9191
      @luckyowl9191 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      yeah he must've added at least 1-2 thousand people into the community, like that's assuming 1% of his viewers become players

    • @SunniestAutumn
      @SunniestAutumn 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@luckyowl9191 Actually, if 1% of his viewers become players, that's not 1-2 thousand. That's 13,6 thousand.

  • @toothycookie
    @toothycookie หลายเดือนก่อน +316

    As a former judge and pokemon professor, being able to watch VGC hit its stride like this after years of what felt like meaningless labor feels so fucking vindicating. Wolfey, you're a true entertainer with a brilliant strategist mind. Thank you for putting everything you have into this part of your life. It's been a joy to see you flourish since your win in 2016.

  • @greyklein4154
    @greyklein4154 หลายเดือนก่อน +989

    I did the math, and the probability of Tornadus missing an 80% accurate move 7+ times out of 8 is 0.008448%. That should happen 33 times in 390,625 games. That comes shockingly close to impossible.
    Edit: I’m talking about 36:20

    • @FlamingZelda3
      @FlamingZelda3 หลายเดือนก่อน +178

      world champ difference babeeee!

    • @pongmin7484
      @pongmin7484 หลายเดือนก่อน +99

      It could mean that he missed atleast 1 target out of 8 independent bleakwind uses. That should be slightly more likely
      Edit: 0.43944%, still ridiculous but possible

    • @phantom-ri2tg
      @phantom-ri2tg หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      ​@@pongmin7484 Not sure which calculation you used but I got about 0.401%. Either way less than 1 in 200.

    • @haunt97
      @haunt97 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Its not easy like that, the move only has 64% to hit both target. That 8 times you talk about is the whole video or which match, so I can redo the cal for you
      Edit: the video is quite long so I would just assume 8 times he click, no target use protect, and when he miss, he only miss 1 target. Then he miss 7/16= 43.75%. Which is unlucky but not like insanely unlucky. There is a joke that a move that is not 100% accuracy then its 50% accuracy. And its hilariously true for this instance

    • @pongmin7484
      @pongmin7484 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@phantom-ri2tg Ah I included the chance for missing all 8, mb

  • @lef-sg6lr
    @lef-sg6lr หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Wolfe in his 80s telling his grandkids ho he used amoonguss offensively to win a tournament

  • @funnycat9962
    @funnycat9962 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +51

    I know he does it for pretty much every opponent, but Wolfe calling Neil they/them is unintentionally hilarious.

  • @roboblaster4332
    @roboblaster4332 หลายเดือนก่อน +497

    “The strongest legendary Pokemon on history vs the strongest legendary Pokemon today” even wolfe is not safe from lobotomy kaisen

    • @user-xc4mk1kc6q
      @user-xc4mk1kc6q หลายเดือนก่อน

      Word

    • @lg5789
      @lg5789 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      Nobody is safe from lobotomy kaisen

    • @andormak8402
      @andormak8402 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Where is this btw?

    • @roboblaster4332
      @roboblaster4332 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      51:20

    • @Warlord_Megatron
      @Warlord_Megatron หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not necessarily, it's a perfectly fine line and works absolutely well in the context of VGC

  • @kyrnqazalikarleksfull
    @kyrnqazalikarleksfull หลายเดือนก่อน +621

    You single-handedly introduced me into competitive Pokémon and brought me back to Pokémon.
    Have I played Pokémon in years? Nope, just got in Pokerogue. But will I keep supporting this section of Pokémon? Definitely.
    I believe in you and your work.

  • @axelblaze4088
    @axelblaze4088 หลายเดือนก่อน +234

    This is the single most beautifully crafted cinematic stories I have ever seen....it had everything! suspence, action, tragedy, power of friendship, the rise of a hero and the PERFECT FINAL BATTLE

    • @danielpayne1597
      @danielpayne1597 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll have to like your comment after some fool gives you your 70th like, for I dare not disrupt perfection

  • @Asumara9
    @Asumara9 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    The way I cheered for you in my kitchen while preparing food and playing this in the background after only have found your content a week ago shows how personable and infectious your personality and skill shines through. I was so happy to see the results of the tournament and your victory as well.
    Congrats Champ! Well deserved!

  • @testinhaa
    @testinhaa 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    thank you trans rights amoongus we appreciate your effort
    congrats for the win! it was an incredible video :D

  • @somecoolcat8906
    @somecoolcat8906 หลายเดือนก่อน +618

    "Sometimes, when you want to achieve your goals, you need to work with the ones you hate the most"
    -Wolfe to Incineroar (probably)

  • @merrychristmasreaper
    @merrychristmasreaper หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    40 hours of recreations? Deranged behavior. Love it. Cheers to the team, lovelies, in and out the game.

  • @HyperNovaWasTaken
    @HyperNovaWasTaken หลายเดือนก่อน +160

    Wolfe: With the power of the team that I have brought this far!
    *Bleakwind Misses*

    • @amachiftis
      @amachiftis หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Tornadus tried his hardest to make wolfe lose

    • @theshatteredseas4629
      @theshatteredseas4629 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Tornadus threw

  • @jiratrello
    @jiratrello 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    This 2-parter was like the best sports movie ive ever seen

  • @moz2589
    @moz2589 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +63

    PURE CINEMA! The plotlines for this run was insane!!!!!
    [spoiler block]
    - The champion having to defend his title
    - The redemption arc of losing in Europe
    - Going 7-2 on 4 hours of sleep
    - The 1-in-16 earth power shot that got him into semis
    - Justin losing in quarters
    - Wolfe taking on the mantle for both of them
    - The fake out of thinking that he would succumb to failure and lose the tourney
    - The Chienpao terra misplay
    - And the 1-in-9 chance that Urshifu would immediately wake up back-to-back turns in that last battle ultimately ending up being pointless as our chad Amoongus stays in and slaps that water bear to the ground!
    Truly deserved win through years of experience and countless failures -- the world champion diff is alive and well!

  • @Wrappedinhair
    @Wrappedinhair หลายเดือนก่อน +106

    Wolfie, you have turned into a master storyteller, and it's been a joy to follow you through your TH-cam journey.
    I was more engaged with this video, than any part of the Olympics.
    I screamed, I stuttered, I got goosebumps, and I cried.
    Great work to you and the team, and congratulations on defending your title.
    Wørld chæmp difference, bebbi

  • @cheyenneoliver5184
    @cheyenneoliver5184 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    54:03 It almost feels like that bleakwind high rolled to make up for the absurd number of bleakwind misses

    • @ccgarciab
      @ccgarciab 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Klawf of averages moment?

  • @tylerarmstrong7655
    @tylerarmstrong7655 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    53:40 Banking your entire tournament on a 1/20 Bleakwind connect and max damage roll can only be chalked up to the world champ difference

  • @keiharris332
    @keiharris332 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    "Tornadus! Isn't this your dream too?! Don't you want to win?!"
    I honestly teared up lol LETS GO WOLFE!!!!

  • @sensibledog09
    @sensibledog09 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    "throughout the forces of nature and unova, i alone miss all my bleakwind storms"
    Tornadus

  • @LostBlade776
    @LostBlade776 หลายเดือนก่อน +274

    Honestly these videos have kinda gotten me back into Pokemon learning the competitive side and making such interesting teams and competing with them it's very cool and makes me want to go back and play Pokemon again

  • @cecilily
    @cecilily หลายเดือนก่อน +130

    Incredibly well written and well structured, as always. I can't believe Amoonguss won that clutch battle against Urshifu, its just a small mushroom! 💜

    • @MorningPants
      @MorningPants หลายเดือนก่อน

      🎉🏳️‍⚧️🍄🏳️‍⚧️🎉

    • @bargainbrandmusician
      @bargainbrandmusician หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      icons supporting icons 🏳️‍⚧️🤍

    • @torestattinthorell
      @torestattinthorell หลายเดือนก่อน

      I loved your video on Amoonguss! 🤍💙💗 🏳️‍⚧️

    • @Whatever_Oliver
      @Whatever_Oliver 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Trans rights for the win 🏳‍⚧🏳‍⚧

    • @Enigmatic_Soldier
      @Enigmatic_Soldier 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      well i mean it was kinda obvious, urshifu surging strikes isnt as strong as the other one and neil needed a crit to take down amoonguss
      not even max damage range would have killed it
      this shroom is one of the best pokemon in terms of defense so it was obvious when the 1v1 started

  • @EclipseonPMD
    @EclipseonPMD หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    The combination of Sand Tomb and Yawn to not only trap in the opponent, allowing Yawn to take effect, but to also bypass Safety Goggles is so cool. The VGC side of Pokémon is still new to me, but the creative strategies these players devise is fascinating to watch.
    1:00 Also, Sylveon sleeping mask Amoonguss.

    • @scott--1629
      @scott--1629 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "bypass safety goggles" tf u tlkn abt? neither sand tomb nor yawn are prevented by safety goggles, goggles have nothing to do with this

    • @latbil
      @latbil หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      ⁠@@scott--1629chill. I think he means Yawn is inherently a bit of a weaker sleep move than Spore, but it has the advantage of not being stopped by safety goggles. And, by trapping your opponent in with sand tomb, you bypass Yawn’s own weakness - it takes two turns to activate.
      So, he just finds it cool how Sand Tomb/Yawn into a double Protect has effectively the same outcome as Spore, but it also works on Grass types and Safety Goggles

    • @scott--1629
      @scott--1629 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@latbil but my point still stands, yawn is never affected by goggles so ur literally being fascinated by basic vgc shit 💀

    • @alex-2901
      @alex-2901 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scott--1629are you an idiot?

    • @d0ttxt
      @d0ttxt หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      ​@scott--1629 maybe they don't follow vgc too much?? Why is it that big of a deal that they find an interaction in the game cool?

  • @ThirdKultureKidd
    @ThirdKultureKidd 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wolfe: "Hit Bleakwind Storm!"
    Tornadus: "Nah, I don't really feel like it"

  • @allielowry6191
    @allielowry6191 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Wolfe had a whole ass shonen anime tournament arc happen with this event, complete with the rival who's set up only to be taken out of the picture by a new threat 💀

  • @LuaShine
    @LuaShine หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    38:45 coming up with that entire line of comment on the spot is insane. great work by that commentator

    • @HieuNguyen0602
      @HieuNguyen0602 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Len Deuel (the commentator) is a long-time vgc player who is still competing and getting good results till these days. I think he started playing even before Wolfe (if not then they probably started around the same time), so it's no surprise he can have such a thorough understanding of the position.

  • @MrAcuriteOf1337
    @MrAcuriteOf1337 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    Congratulations to Dr. Traylor on defending

  • @alexbraun1305
    @alexbraun1305 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Those last few turns were so incredibly hype. Such a roller coaster with the wake-ups, the looming threat of close combat, and the unlikely survival in the end.
    Thanks for sharing this awesome story, Wolfe! And thank you for holding the Europe video to release these back-to-back! I'm sure as a creator, it was tempting to get both out ASAP, but i think allowing it to be a cohesive story was the right decision!

  • @AidanLaGrasta
    @AidanLaGrasta หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    After your recent losses, I'm glad you were able to really show just how good your team was; you gave them the win you knew they deserved. Not to mention you've proved that you still got it, not by your win but by all the hours of preparation you put in for this team. Can't wait to see your strategy at worlds.

  • @wildpjah
    @wildpjah หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Why can't I like a video twice???

  • @Heratic_
    @Heratic_ หลายเดือนก่อน +127

    8:58 This interaction only happens if the move used already had an effect for Sheer Force to negate. For example, if a Sheer Force Pokémon holding the Life Orb uses Earthquake, then the Life Orb damage will not be negated.

    • @keysmash_roa
      @keysmash_roa หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      That's somehow even weirder

    • @prismatic_pulse
      @prismatic_pulse หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@keysmash_roa This is because attacks without secondary effects do not get boosted by Sheer Force, but they'll still receive the damage boost from the Life Orb. In this example Earthquake receives only the 1.3x boost from the Life Orb. However, if Earthquake _did_ have a secondary effect to negate, it would receive the 1.3x boost from both Sheer Force and the Life Orb.
      My guess is that Sheer Force treats the Life Orb recoil as the move's effect, therefore negating it.

    • @latbil
      @latbil หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@prismatic_pulsebut even that doesn’t quite explain it, as if Life Orb was treated as a secondary effect universally, you would never take any Life Orb recoil w/ a Sheer Force pokemon, even using a move like earthquake.
      It’s like the game only negates the life orb recoil if it can bundle up the Life Orb damage with an ACTUAL secondary effect, in which case it negates both. Still, that may not be exactly what’s happening under the hood - it’s just SUCH a weird interaction (it may well be a bug)

    • @LOS18
      @LOS18 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@latbil if it were a bug then it wouldn't have been in every version of the game since sheer force was added. they clearly know about it too since it is a strategy used in tournament-winning teams. doesn't mean it isn't a weird interaction though.

    • @rabbits2345
      @rabbits2345 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tbh this is one of those interactions I have just memorized but I truly have no explanation for why it works. If life orb recoil is a secondary effect, then why is there recoil when using a non sheer force boosted move? Idk all I know of sheer force + life orb = big numbers

  • @Glory2Snowstar
    @Glory2Snowstar หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    “This is a story about failure.”
    *Shows Incineroar immediately*

  • @rabbits2345
    @rabbits2345 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    My guy, the drawing overlay where you explain the plays is actually super helpful. I play exclusively singles and keeping up with doubles strategy is hard for me. The explanations really are amazing for understanding why each turn is important

  • @sudhirtrivedi9831
    @sudhirtrivedi9831 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You are a huge inspiration dude, the biggest thing I learned from you is to not cry about "luck", you always cover for RNG not being on your side.

  • @ToadBS
    @ToadBS 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    51:19 best references ever made in a Wolfe vid🫡

  • @kraykyle
    @kraykyle หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    19:12 gotta love the subtitles, they're so surprised competitive pokemon players have friends

  • @klpliper
    @klpliper หลายเดือนก่อน +248

    How does this man manage to post so much hour+ videos, what a legend

    • @Shards_of_the_Goddess
      @Shards_of_the_Goddess หลายเดือนก่อน +48

      He has a good team and puts in a ton of work into his videos

    • @Shards_of_the_Goddess
      @Shards_of_the_Goddess หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Also remember that this tournament was many months ago

    • @undeniablySomeGuy
      @undeniablySomeGuy หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      hard worker and good team

    • @bleachboys3623
      @bleachboys3623 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Read some Marxist theory to learn about how WolfeyVGC exploits his employees while getting rich from their labor. He’s got 16 incineroar body pillows that I know of and probably more. They aren’t cheap. His editors and writers got a Breloom plushie and an old Tamagatchi between the 5 of them.

    • @neilcicerega4326
      @neilcicerega4326 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      torturing editors

  • @Party_Fruit
    @Party_Fruit หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    The animations are actually so cute, well done to the artist!

    • @LittleMissZackyVee
      @LittleMissZackyVee หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      amoongus made me giggle a lot lol

  • @mananparekh_
    @mananparekh_ 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The fact that you re-create all the battles is extremely impressive

  • @KirbyScreamingObjection
    @KirbyScreamingObjection 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    i keep misreading this title as "i entered a pokemon tournament to defend my life."
    man, competitive pokemon's getting more and more cutthroat these days

  • @ColonelCorson
    @ColonelCorson หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    I can’t believe that Incineroar caused all of those flight delays.

    • @StreetBoyWill
      @StreetBoyWill 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      You sure it was Incineroar and not the Bleakwind Storms hitting the plane instead?

    • @silverthedruid4754
      @silverthedruid4754 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That implies a Bleakwind Storm hits multipke times, which, as we've seen this tournament, wouldn't happen​@@StreetBoyWill

  • @meatballs7047
    @meatballs7047 หลายเดือนก่อน +860

    Start of the Video: 0:01

    • @JBX_X
      @JBX_X หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      what was the point of this

    • @nsnsun8326
      @nsnsun8326 หลายเดือนก่อน +128

      Ty bro, I was completely lost

    • @Boltstrike73
      @Boltstrike73 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Yo I didn’t notice that!

    • @Omegod1455
      @Omegod1455 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Dang…for a second there I thought I was going to wait until it hit 1:22:00

    • @Koc3813
      @Koc3813 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Damn, 0:00 doesn't exist anymore.

  • @thepizzaman6310
    @thepizzaman6310 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Loving wolfey's arc. Hates incineroar. But after the "Midcineroar" allegations, wolfey helps incineroar reclaim his crown, and the two have been inseperable ever since. This has truly been a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

  • @shuizaffre
    @shuizaffre 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    This is very off topic but Wolfey’s editor is based for using so much Ace Attorney music.

  • @DarkElectravire
    @DarkElectravire 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Holy shit , this its probably the most heart pounding videos ive seen in a while

  • @survivorofthecurse717
    @survivorofthecurse717 หลายเดือนก่อน +901

    Perfect timing for a sequel. Good stuff

    • @Mobtrapper-hq8is
      @Mobtrapper-hq8is หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The sequel no one expected, but the sequel everyone wanted

    • @LuigixD
      @LuigixD หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      ​@@Mobtrapper-hq8is The sequel that was expected because it was shown at the end of the other video

    • @Mobtrapper-hq8is
      @Mobtrapper-hq8is หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@LuigixD oh right 😅

  • @jackal0p
    @jackal0p หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    1:00 losing it at the amoongus w the sylveon eyemask

    • @Ryan_2218
      @Ryan_2218 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HOW DID I NOT NOTICE THAT

  • @StrikeAxl
    @StrikeAxl หลายเดือนก่อน +151

    People probably think that cheering for Wolfe is the usual easy thing to do in competitive pokemon. But IMHO we are cheering for the underdog. Ray Rizzo is sitting at the top of Mt silver by himself, and we really need someone to contest him. Amazing video, as always. The quality on these are unreal

    • @jdrmanmusiqking
      @jdrmanmusiqking 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wolf is the clear GOAT really so i think its the opposite. Wolfs is at the summit waiting on a true rival

    • @CosmicPlatonix
      @CosmicPlatonix 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@jdrmanmusiqkingWolfe is probably stronger than Ray at this point, but Ray is famous for doing the one thing Wolfe hasn't yet.
      Winning Worlds multiple times.

    • @jdrmanmusiqking
      @jdrmanmusiqking 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@CosmicPlatonix Well Wolfe might be chasing accomplishments but as far as "Standing on the Mountain waiting for someone to contest him", that position is definitely held by Wolf
      And isn't Ray Retired?

    • @CosmicPlatonix
      @CosmicPlatonix 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @jdrmanmusiqking Ray has said the one thing that would bring him out of retirement is if someone can match his number of Worlds Wins. That sounds an awful lot like someone waiting for a suitable challenger.

    • @jdrmanmusiqking
      @jdrmanmusiqking 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@CosmicPlatonix Idk that sounds like a cop-out. But i watch his channel and he calls himself "washed" all the time. In jest of course but it doesn't feel like hes "waiting on a challenger ". But the competition in pokemon was MUCH worse back then as compared to gen 6 onwards
      Im pretty sure he ranks Wolf above himself as well though that might be his humility. Hes been out of the game for too long tho so its clear hes behind

  • @GiantGreenGecko
    @GiantGreenGecko 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The genuineness of the please subscribe made me subscribe. I never subscribe when people typically do that.

  • @Smuggs75
    @Smuggs75 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your story telling capabilities and skill are fantastic Wolfe. Keep up the fantastic work

  • @AhmedHussain-ju6xd
    @AhmedHussain-ju6xd หลายเดือนก่อน +184

    1:03
    I love how British cuisine continues to catch strays Even in a pokemon video 😂

    • @cthulhubecausewhynot1182
      @cthulhubecausewhynot1182 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      As it deserves to.

    • @DivineDEC
      @DivineDEC หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Cuisine is an interesting term to describe it...

    • @AhmedHussain-ju6xd
      @AhmedHussain-ju6xd หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@DivineDEC i forgot to add the quotation marks

    • @kieran6774
      @kieran6774 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      full english breakfast? goated.

    • @thetacogamer9079
      @thetacogamer9079 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@kieran6774Nah, country fried steak and eggs for the win.

  • @limbolegs
    @limbolegs หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    i know these videos arent always your best preforming on the channel but they are BY FAR the best. The time and effort that goes into this is not unrecognized and i love the level of depth you include.

  • @SunniestAutumn
    @SunniestAutumn หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Kudos for not going into the drama surrounding a certain player in this tournament. He's a pretty young guy who believed in and shared some pretty fucked up worldviews, but has later apologized and seemed pretty remorseful about it all. As you said, the mental game kinda goes when you worry about what people are talking about you online and, in fairness, enough people have shared the drama as is. We don't need to get deeper into all of that, especially since the aforementioned player has since taken a step back from competitions and seems to genuinely seek to improve, not as a trainer, but as a person.
    Trans rights are human rights, if a mushroom can win a regional you can do anything you set your mind to!

    • @finnsnow2495
      @finnsnow2495 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I agree. I forgot about this drama until I seen some comments on this video and I'm really glad Wolfey did not let it overshadow his video. Espically that a lot people attacked that player's skill even though he was able to get to the finals and having been someone who watched the match having no idea who the guy was, I thought the same as wolf. He looked so tilted espically in the second battle, and if you look at turn one of round three when Orgepon goes down he just kinda gives up. When I watched it, it looked like he was strong with Orgepon but as soon as Wolf knocked it out the pressure seemed to get to him. Saying he is a bad player isnt true, although I do disapprove of trying to pass tilt and misplays off as intentional.
      The other stuff is obviously not great but people being able to learn and grow is more important than punishing them forever. I think almost everyone is guilty of making conclusions or opinions based on bias experiences or lack of knowledge.

  • @sassiestsupport
    @sassiestsupport 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Wolfey !!
    I'm not the type to comment on videos, ahah, but I just wanted to give you some words of encouragement.
    You're the one who got me acquainted with the Pokemon Competitive format, though I don't think I have the time to really study up and try competitive myself. I still find the content enjoying and really interesting to watch. I love watching people coming up with new strategies as the game evolves with time.
    I was watching the tournament on stream, and rooted for you the entire time !! I just wanted to cheer on the silly little guy who introduced me to a side of the community i've never been in touch with before. I really admire you for staying humble and wanting to have fun while still trying to win your matches. The finals was CRAZY ahahah I really loved it and you deserved your victory.
    I just wanted to thank you for putting amazing content out here (thank you to the editors as well) and never missing an occasion to make me laugh !! :)
    If by any chance you happen to make a stop in France for a tournament, make sure to mention it SOMEWHERE because I WILL be there ahahahah.
    That's very unlikely to happen, but I'll still watch the tournaments you take part in on stream !!
    Just know that you have a silly little fan in France, and that your community will keep on growing !!
    Thank you for being goofy!
    And keep having fun with the game ! also take time to rest you don't want to have another burnout lol

  • @Vorusen
    @Vorusen 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Jesus the last few turns of the last battle ... so tense lol

  • @michel0dy
    @michel0dy หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    The narrative in these videos is top tier. But even with all the editing and narration no one could script that final game, that got me on the edge of my seat.
    While I personally don't like playing competitive pokemon you have definitely made me a fan of watching it!

  • @marcusblixenkrone-mller973
    @marcusblixenkrone-mller973 หลายเดือนก่อน +119

    "By thinking about what people are gonna say about you online" I bet Neil didn't expect what people had to say about him after this tournament

    • @Slykie
      @Slykie หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Lmao yeah

    • @MorningPants
      @MorningPants หลายเดือนก่อน +134

      I appreciate Wolfe keeping it classy. Stating his position on the issue by mentioning Trans Rights in a previous video, then in this video simultaneously conveying his disapproval by never mentioning Neil’s name in the video, while also being compassionate by highlighting how humans can make mistakes and that Neil’s terrastalization mistake was reasonable due to the high pressure of the situation- going even further to humanize that by highlighting his own mistake a moment prior.
      Honestly for an issue that has the potential to ruffle so many feathers, I really appreciate how Wolfey navigated it here.
      👏

    • @yamummyyummy4785
      @yamummyyummy4785 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      yeah, neil being based

    • @Laprisu
      @Laprisu 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@yamummyyummy4785 L Take

    • @zealotoftheorchard9853
      @zealotoftheorchard9853 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +30

      ​@@yamummyyummy4785
      Based on what?

  • @BenjiAndStuff
    @BenjiAndStuff หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    To be completely honest, I wasn’t really aware of competitive pokemon before this channel. I now know more about pokemon than I ever thought I would. Thanks for being here, wolfey!

    • @alexursu4403
      @alexursu4403 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      If you're interested in something closer to a documentary about a pokemon's competitive performance, perhaps you should give False Swipe Gaming a try.

    • @BenjiAndStuff
      @BenjiAndStuff 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@alexursu4403 yeah, I’ve seen fsg before, haven’t really gotten into it though.

  • @fangnight2248
    @fangnight2248 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ok, pufferfish sound mixed with Flutter Mane's look of disgust almost made me spit out my coffee in laughter. Ty for the video wolfy! keep up the great work!

  • @byrontheusurper6505
    @byrontheusurper6505 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    20:02 the "Boost me" mug is too cute

  • @arininquotes8396
    @arininquotes8396 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Switching to black and white as a flashback/reminder during battles (like comparing game 1 to game 1) is SOOO helpful to follow all the minutae of what's going on. Shoutout to Wolfe and the editors for knowing the small things really matter!

  • @margo3558
    @margo3558 หลายเดือนก่อน +301

    0:10 *FIRST Incineroar* of the vid (top right)

    • @abhinava5149
      @abhinava5149 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Incinenroar feet

    • @beanslinger2
      @beanslinger2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      the true first Incineroar is in the THUMBNAIL before the video even STARTS!!!! :)

    • @Audenanderson391
      @Audenanderson391 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beanslinger2w man

    • @doorframe2315
      @doorframe2315 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Holy mackerel your right

  • @latbil
    @latbil หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I have to say, I LOVE these new black and white animation/keyframes, they’re really funny and well-timed
    Shoutout to whoever drew those!

  • @josearmortegah8093
    @josearmortegah8093 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    4:23 Who else heard "The normal ass move" at first?

  • @zanebernhard3365
    @zanebernhard3365 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Long time watcher, big fan overall! The new animation is really cute and charming. I am very fond and its nice to have watched the evolution of things! :)

  • @Paperbag34
    @Paperbag34 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I have to say I really love all the adorable graphics in the videos recently. The flutter mane at breakfast, Landorous and Tornadous waiting at the airport with you, the Wolfe Original sandwich, they're all amazing

  • @Hoysoy4141
    @Hoysoy4141 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    I love Wolfe's interactions with his pokemons it feels like a part of the anime
    I really hope his future videos are like this

  • @animagamer2
    @animagamer2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Wolfie is such a real one for hoping his friend would win even at the deteriment of himself.

  • @ivorycxxxx
    @ivorycxxxx 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    That last battle was INSANE! I was on the edge of my seat about twenty times, the amount of plot twists was actually incredible haha

  • @SadfaceCM
    @SadfaceCM หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not even 25 mins into the vid and I already love it so much! The cute animations are amazing and have a surprising amount of detail (the items are on the pokemon!) alongside this 21:52 is just hilarious! Honestly, great work Wolfie & Team! I can tell a huge amount of effort went into this and it makes the quality A+!