I used 3 TEAMS before finding the BEST FANTASY CUP POKEMON + EPIC RANT | Pokemon GO Battle League

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  • @error_iqnotfound5138
    @error_iqnotfound5138 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I’m so sorry that you’ve been having a tough run this past little while. I definitely know how it feels and it’s so hard having one thing after another after another for years. You’ve got a lot of fans and support here!

    • @michaelhowell2809
      @michaelhowell2809 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One dad to another , you got this!

  • @argostabernackie8720
    @argostabernackie8720 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    You're not alone in the frustration Dan. Zyonick posted to Twitter that he's going to make a video about quitting GBL. It's been over two weeks since he posted a video. YasserAleed posts but has the same rants and anger. KingGBL managed to hit Legend during the Remix Cup but I was watching his live stream and the lag made it so difficult.
    I myself just don't find joy in battles anymore, I'm stopped at level 14 and I'm at odds with being disappointed in myself.

  • @AgusLearnsPvP
    @AgusLearnsPvP 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Also, for the channel, given that you mention seeing as a secondary job (that I want you to keep, because I like it), a few suggestions:
    - Did you look into Patreon or TH-cam subscriptions? There are low hanging fruit rewards you can create for it that you would make a bit more independent of TH-cam views. If you did something like "If you get this subscription, you get to vote every month on a spicy mon I gotta feature in a video" I bet people would engage. Even at a small level. Heck, I would.
    - A follow up from that, I know that you got mixed feelings about the history of videos: Few views, but the people who liked them REALLY liked them. They would also make a good Patreon/TH-cam subscription exclusive perk: Folks would really like them are the ones likely to get onto those subscriptions and that way you can monetize the effort.
    - You have a very informal, stream-of-consciousness style that blends very well with streams. I get that being a dad and having a day job make coordinating that very hard, but I think something like "one stream a week" would do well too. Even if you have to do it at odd hours. And it would take off some of the pressure to get videos out, as you can rely on having one or two days on the schedule where it is just "sit and play battles with people on the chat."

  • @MetalEsquire
    @MetalEsquire 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What you've given back to the community is immeasurable, its frustrating that the thing we go to to distract us from life seems content to give us the bare minimum. One of the integral parts of battling in the main series games (and even the TCG) is the 'randomization' of attack outcomes to simulate a live battle (implemented in GO with a fraction of its potential: a chance at a stat increase /decrease.) If Niantic were incapable of making mechanics that work %100 of the time (either due to technical limitations/unfixable lag), they should at least disclose that they can't fix it or at least spin it that it's part of the game due to the 'unpredictable' attack outcomes in the spirit of pokemon and try to work around/enhance these limitations. instead of adding moves, they should focus on status conditions. It seems that once they established GBL as an 'e-sport' they stopped pushing expanded features (dont get me started on routes/party play). Anyone who went to an in-person go fest knows that the real value of the game is not sitting at home tapping your phone. (-signed, salty ace rank, lol.)

  • @MarckPoGoW
    @MarckPoGoW 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It's nice to hear the human side of a TH-camrs life, even if it's not the prettiest. The state of the game is downright frustrating and it feels even worse that Niantic ignores the community. While it would stink to get less Dan videos, if you need it, this comment section shows we'll support you no matter what. What the community did for the NY trip was really awesome and shows people are willing to financially support your channel. Maybe it's time to implement a patreon or channel members and really focus on making this a job until the lady is back at work.

  • @kevinlavoie8248
    @kevinlavoie8248 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dan i appreciate the rant and of course the time and effort you put into these videos , i am subscribed to 5 pogo content creators and you are my rank 1 for being more personable and informative. I recently quit an mmo and came back to pogo becase that game wasnt bringing me joy anymore so i understand how you feel , sometimes a break is all you need. As for your life problems i say you have the right positive mentality and as long as you have a level head you will find solutions to your problems. "That which doesnt kill you..." And "As long as the foundation is good everything else can be fixed"

  • @beth4212
    @beth4212 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your rant at the end I 100% relate to. We’ve had a run like this. Financial troubles as in kind of major cashflow issues with a base that’s actually really really good. I was sick for like 6 weeks straight and I’m sick again but it was a bad cold, not something worse. The other night my shower door smashed while my 5yo was having a shower and he was covered in glass and needed stitches. But he’s ok and it was way better than it could have been.
    But life is really really good, objectively. Emotionally though we’re finding it hard, I’m a little down, partly because I’m lonely because I haven’t seen anyone much because I’ve been sick so long (and my closest friend is pregnant so I’m extra cautious with her).
    Just saying it’s 100% ok to feel what you feel, even if life is good

  • @yokaibyte2133
    @yokaibyte2133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I’m feeling the same way.
    There is way too much disrespect from Niantic.

    • @TheRealMrAndrew
      @TheRealMrAndrew 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yokaibyte2133 they’re only a billion dollar company. They don’t have the resources to fix their game.

  • @squatchinsportspodcast
    @squatchinsportspodcast 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    S-Tier rant right there. Good luck with everything, rooting for you

  • @khez894
    @khez894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry that you’ve been having a really rough time recently. I’m always amazed that you’ve continued to put out multiple videos per day given your schedule so just want to know how much I appreciate your effort.

  • @mtr08004
    @mtr08004 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel you on frustration in life challenges. I am a day 1 player, but still casual. every time I watch your vids, you’re shitting on the game. That makes me not want to watch you… I know this game isn’t perfect and some things like the lag issue are a problem. However, I love this game. It’s my distraction from my own challenges. I don’t care about the issues tbh. I still love it and I’ve been playing since day 1…. I’m a casual player and play on an iphone 15, I notice almost no lag… but again, I’m a casual on a new phone. Every one of my Android friends whines about game quality. Just a trend? Maybe… but if this your job and you like the game, maybe switch? (I have no idea what phone you use) … love your content, and I appreciate the details and rawness of your content. Please don’t quit! I wish you the best.

  • @Midwest_Jx
    @Midwest_Jx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Dan we need a Togedemaru show case!

    • @christienitz4474
      @christienitz4474 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you watch this regularly, you know togedemaru will have it's own video later. We got a whole week guys!

    • @Midwest_Jx
      @Midwest_Jx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@christienitz4474 I do watch regularly. Stop being a dingleberry and let us hype up the thunder mouse.

  • @hazewilliams2117
    @hazewilliams2117 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Oh yeah! Epic rant time baby 😁

  • @blakeharp2255
    @blakeharp2255 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sorry to hear about all the rough luck recently…
    As far as the channel, you’re a fantastic coach, and having your perspective on someone else’s battles brings out a lot of what doesn’t come through when you showcase your own (because there’s a lot that you instinctively know from years of experience)….so maybe leaning more toward that route would give you a break?
    As for the team…I swapped Scizor for Azu, and I went 5-0 (so it MUST be a good trio, LOL).

  • @wingspantt
    @wingspantt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting thing about steel types is most don't run steel moves. They can really mess up all the fairies esp the rock/grass mix types

  • @idascheibye-alsing9803
    @idascheibye-alsing9803 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing about life. I can relate. As a mom with 3 kids I have experienced a lot of stress and worrying for my kids health over the years. We struggle with being neuro atypical in my family. PoGo pvp is my escape from that. And seeing my beloved game in such a bad shape is hurting me because I really feel like I need a good break from the troubles in my life. Maybe you feel a bit like that as well, Dan? Although I get that it is very different when the game is also an important second income.

  • @matthewspagnuolo23
    @matthewspagnuolo23 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dan, you’re being too humble lol. Those are big life altering events. They may not have permanent effects, but the temporary impact of each is definitely exhausting. My wife experiences the same bad luck constantly. It’s just like Murphy’s law; if something can go wrong it will go wrong lol

  • @tywalraven4936
    @tywalraven4936 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So frustrating that we received an update that improved the game only to get another right away that restored all the old problems, and made them significantly worse. I used to think I was just a suck trainer who didn’t count properly. That’s why my opponents were able to throw a fast move, throw a charge attack, switch, another charge attack, then a fast move to take me out all while my fast move may, or may not, have landed somewhere during that activity - and I’m mashing the charge attack button with no result. Couple this with the known exploit where opponents can know my moves, back Pokémon, and maybe even if I’m baiting, and we have a GBL situation that probably isn’t worth it.

  • @aethyrien
    @aethyrien 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Flygon is a beast in this meta.

  • @dubsax1668
    @dubsax1668 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m loving the getting to know you part Dan! Thank you for sharing 😁👍

  • @michaelripley4680
    @michaelripley4680 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went Flygon in the lead, Azu as safe switch (HP and PR) and force palm Lucario with PuP and Thunder Punch this morning and went 20-5. It was an amazing team, and even with an Azu lead I'd get off a scorching sand and then switch to my own Azu to soak damage. In one game my Lucario even took out a carbink and Azu on its own thanks to the PuP boosts!

    • @antlol4264
      @antlol4264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And then people start playing whimscott

    • @michaelripley4680
      @michaelripley4680 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@antlol4264 I have seen surprisingly few

  • @SIX4NINJA
    @SIX4NINJA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At this point with gbl. Win at least one of five rounds. All 5 sets. Collect your dust and forget it even happened. Then at the start of the next season use a star piece to collect the gbl rank stardust reward and repeat

  • @TwnFames
    @TwnFames 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t give up Dan! We are a one income as well, I work for the government, and we have one car. It’s hard, but our kids are finally both in school and wife is going back to work September. Just know there are others out there like yall and even though it is stressful, will get better! You are in my thoughts man.

  • @anthonymenzer2462
    @anthonymenzer2462 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Appreciate the content, even though it has understandably become a grind. Hope things ease up for you and the family.

  • @henryhughes8049
    @henryhughes8049 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dont feel like you have to justify your current struggles dan! everyone goes through stuff and it doesnt make your situation any less stressful just because it not a big disease or anything. as for GBL, while we really enjoy these videos and will support you, dont sacrifice your own happiness.

  • @ssj2trunks103
    @ssj2trunks103 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, it should not come as anyone surprise to played that had played this game from the beginning that every time there is an UPDATE something in the game will get bad (for not saying the other word) It could be Raids, Catching, it could be Shiny or in this case GBL which it seems that it cannot catch a break since the very beginning!
    I stopped playing myself after finishing late season in a very heavy lag, It seemed that many were complaining about it this season, so I just took a break!
    Many have found out that Limited Cups offer a better chance to grow, than a regular one. Look how many content creators hit Legend last season... All At Limited Cups! It is just a sign that things are changing for the better or worse! Content creators are running out of ideas about how things are... Sorry to say that I don't see many well-known channels making it past this year!

  • @mikesantos8596
    @mikesantos8596 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry to hear things have been rough! Life can definitely kick you down, but stay positive and I hope happiness/peace of mind comes your way

  • @krackercat
    @krackercat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Come for the pvp content, but ssssttaaaaayy for the RANT!! Love it!

  • @SIX4NINJA
    @SIX4NINJA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life happens fast. Daycare is ridiculously priced. It’s always something man. Gbl raising my blood pressure because I’m being hard walled or lose to lag.

  • @joaquinnavajo3939
    @joaquinnavajo3939 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yup. I wish ninact would pay more attention to gbl.
    Also: how was everyones Lucario Raid Day? Got 1 shiny in 12 rads😢. My friends Got none!
    Also, i feel your car pain. Insurance companies are kinda shady. I hope they hope they take care of you. New and used Cars are so pricy!!!

  • @AgusLearnsPvP
    @AgusLearnsPvP 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yesterday I got fast move denied multiple times on a Pokemon entered the field after a faint. Like, maybe once every two games.
    And yes, I know that my opponents likely had the same problem. But that is not better: I had an opponent who lagged for five turns and they lost a positive match because of it. I didn't _enjoy_ that win. Frankly, it was just as frustrating as when I lost because I got fast move denied.
    I am not like you, I don't have 18 seasons of GBL on my bag. I started 3 seasons ago, I should still be in the honeymoon face. But it is very hard to take joy out of the game right now.

  • @Liminal-Lagomorph
    @Liminal-Lagomorph 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am scared to NOT run Whimsicott since flygon and azu are on literally every team.

  • @matthewmejia2010
    @matthewmejia2010 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hoping you get a huge turnaround in luck Dan, godspeed

  • @alfiesmullet1311
    @alfiesmullet1311 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Team 1 did well for me.. only had 1 bad set out of 5.. but I hate using azu so i might give team 3 a try

  • @jesseskoubo855
    @jesseskoubo855 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My azu-toge-ferro has gotten be 9-1 so far. I haven’t faced any escavs or scizors yet, though, so those could be a challenge. Whimsicott too, actually.

  • @terhuneb
    @terhuneb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Consider yourself validated! Take care of you and your family.

  • @attackpuffin
    @attackpuffin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're so lucky that the most expensive part of a hospital visit is parking

  • @YouTubeHunter619
    @YouTubeHunter619 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is how the game is for me every season after I hit level 20.

  • @maggotsama5318
    @maggotsama5318 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been running Giratina turtinator azumaril/sandslash
    I've lost maybe 3 matches today with 1 more set to go
    But flygon has been an issue that's why i switched up to sandslash to have some coverage for dragon

  • @briannguyen9470
    @briannguyen9470 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sorry to hear about your bad luck recently

  • @nait5340
    @nait5340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i just played two sets and then went back to open. it's a silly cup really. i used triple steel (empoleon, ferrothorn, registeel), intent to give the omnipresent azumarills a bad time. a team like that shoudn't work yet it somehow kinda did (6-4). and yeah, the lagging is really brutal yet again. it sucks all the fun out of the game.

  • @MichaelDaigh
    @MichaelDaigh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God. One day in, and I'm already tired of "hide-the-Azu". The outcome just depends on if you're lucky enough to have an Azu counter aligned to Azu or not. I keep guessing wrong.

  • @SIX4NINJA
    @SIX4NINJA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s the stardust and rare candy that keep me coming back. Gbl is rigged so you can’t go 25-0. Frames skips, lag, damage registration error, weak connection.
    The stardust gains are too good to pass up.

  • @j.k.1769
    @j.k.1769 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Start a community tourney with different leagues like soccer with promotions and demotions and run monthly tourneys. Partner with other GBL content creators to get it off the ground

  • @D12FSU
    @D12FSU 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gonna try team 3 with Lucario instead of scizor

  • @rory90FiVe
    @rory90FiVe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not often finishing all 5 sets these days. I'm sure they'll have it fixed for GBL week though 🤔

  • @tassarna93
    @tassarna93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Psst, turtunator, wiggly, azu, 200 point climb on alt (2671 elo) and climbed like 110 on main (2911)

  • @imelliottep
    @imelliottep 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That CMP problem been pissing me off all season.

    • @imelliottep
      @imelliottep 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      also tryna switch and it not registering.

  • @scottp6665
    @scottp6665 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GBL isn't a profit center, wouldn't expect anything to change unless that does...

  • @gokuliyer7249
    @gokuliyer7249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I quit my game and haven't been playing for a month. It was a good decision. Even if come back for any reason I'm just gonna spoof and get the pokemons I need for battle. If it's this bad with the lags doesn't make any sense to play legit

  • @DZ-Andrew
    @DZ-Andrew 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are u sure you guys weren't getting sick from the mold?

  • @johnnyhellkite6347
    @johnnyhellkite6347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Flygon is soooo spammy and it handles that ever troublesome bastiodon. I’m also running skarmory and my boy turtonator :)

  • @luizdomingues
    @luizdomingues 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Childcare in Canada is way too expensive. I wish you all the best, bro.

  • @SIX4NINJA
    @SIX4NINJA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went against the same exact team TWICE in a row in the same order hard countering me. The whole set was jank. I literally climbed to 2436 elo and now all of a sudden I’m getting walked and lost so much elo. Ik how to play all the match up and yet getting hard countered lead, swap & closer. 💀. Rigged. Guess what. My win rate is just above 50%. Right where they want me to be.

  • @kyoukaiten3834
    @kyoukaiten3834 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My team:
    Lucario - Azumarill - G. Stunfisk

  • @williamlaing8942
    @williamlaing8942 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My teams alright but 100% losing to that fire turtle; excadrill, sandslash, lucario

  • @vaiuuii
    @vaiuuii 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel you, Dan.
    The only reason I still play is the community and friends along the way, the game itself is utter crap for months now and Niantic dont give a rats ass.
    PS: Its just a game, there are other more important and much bigger joys in life than PoGo

  • @bobbyrdayton9866
    @bobbyrdayton9866 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Azu is overrated yes it's a very good pokemon but too many know there's a huge possibility they will see it so I only run azu counter on my team get rid of it ..and FINALLY someone realizes the power of Scizor in the fantasy cup lol it's actually good in open league as well

  • @mumbosauce4
    @mumbosauce4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really wish I could run the shadow flygon I got from sierra this rotation…
    oh wait…. Niantic sucks and we haven’t gotten a rocket takeover since March!

  • @dolphin1975
    @dolphin1975 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In my country. it cost more than 70k to buy a cert to drive a car for 10 years.
    insurance will cost more than

  • @nickramirez2995
    @nickramirez2995 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dad, I am sorry to hear about the car and the small bumps in the road but I know that in due time you will have your good fortunes for you and your family. Were you able to do what you enjoy be a fun, passive income and contrast to having to do something that is slowly no longer fun. we are grateful for your effort to help players get better. If you have a pat, please let us know that way we could possibly help.

  • @coo4231
    @coo4231 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I work in public sector too! what do you do?

  • @yokaibyte2133
    @yokaibyte2133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Maybe that mold was the reason.

  • @alfiesmullet1311
    @alfiesmullet1311 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solution: when your wife goes back to work in 13 months.. she can work at Niantic to fix GBL 😂

  • @shoeman12384
    @shoeman12384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah someone trying to bring back that fairy wind togekiss.

    • @ZachBurns-gu9zk
      @ZachBurns-gu9zk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Togetic. If togekiss got fairy wind it would be way stronger

    • @shoeman12384
      @shoeman12384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I was too lazy to try and remember the name. Of the middle evolution.

  • @TheRealMrAndrew
    @TheRealMrAndrew 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    12:01 being an attentive father was your first mistake. PoGo is to be the bae.

    • @christienitz4474
      @christienitz4474 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮

    • @TheRealMrAndrew
      @TheRealMrAndrew 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@christienitz4474 sarcasm, dear lady, sarcasm.

  • @shoeman12384
    @shoeman12384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use giratina as safe instead of scizor

  • @philweeks6196
    @philweeks6196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing, rant away!

  • @jaycapra9233
    @jaycapra9233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What’s your
    Move set on the Scizor in this team?

    • @ZachBurns-gu9zk
      @ZachBurns-gu9zk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Scizzor moves are .Bullet punch trailblaze and nightslash

    • @jaycapra9233
      @jaycapra9233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ZachBurns-gu9zk thanks.

  • @johnweig4667
    @johnweig4667 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I play gbl way way less. Only play when I want. Also no way I get legend anymore. Expert at best

  • @michaelhowell2809
    @michaelhowell2809 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So the cups based on types are not so good. We need expert people coming up with new metas like the pic six drafts lol

  • @73PhlonRon23
    @73PhlonRon23 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That fake out cmp is BS that shit aggravates the shit outa me 🤬

  • @chrisgomes2554
    @chrisgomes2554 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You meet B.Tan 91?

  • @qBodi
    @qBodi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anything about this game's multiplayer screams braindead tanks/charms

  • @shoeman12384
    @shoeman12384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m stuck at veteran. Lag sucks.

  • @BhongasBracks
    @BhongasBracks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DO MORE RANTS DO MORE RANTS DO MORE RANTS

  • @ZachBurns-gu9zk
    @ZachBurns-gu9zk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why cant they just address the lag man . Serious issue with a game that shouldnt have much lag if any. Wtf

  • @Mazzy774i
    @Mazzy774i 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    RANT RANT RANT