How GOOD was Ninetales ACTUALLY? - History of Ninetales in Competitive Pokemon (Gens 1-7)

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  • @Samaru163
    @Samaru163 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1671

    I really wish I had played Gen 5 competitive, because every time I hear about the Weather Wars, they sound like this epic, almost mythical battle between players to see who could out predict the other and keep their weather alive longest. And I loved that Ninetales rose to become the sun setter, since it's always been an aesthetically pleasing Pokemon in my eyes, regardless of if it's Fire or Ice.
    Can you please do a video about the Weather Wars at some point in the future?

    • @EvanFAF
      @EvanFAF 6 ปีที่แล้ว +234

      Yeah weather wars was pretty fun, combined with hidden abilities changing lots of new pokemon and all the new additions, I really think people hate it too much. Although I have to say the power creep was REAL with all the strong pokemon spamming gem boosted attacks. Anyways you can still play an active meta for gen5 on Pokemon Showdown, there's even a competitive ladder for it.

    • @blazedark8864
      @blazedark8864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Well it is pretty fun.
      If you want to experience it you can use Pokemon showdown.

    • @crashgrimm6993
      @crashgrimm6993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      They weren't, weather wars are some of the shittiest metagames ever

    • @kazoorion7993
      @kazoorion7993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Rodrigo Braz de Azevedo extremely unbalanced metagame? The hell are the talking about? It managed to help some Pokemon that otherwise would be complete worthless like Lapras, Dewgong, Exeggutor, Venasaur, etc.

    • @kazoorion7993
      @kazoorion7993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Bencano Orches Bencano Orches Let me guess, you were never be able to beat N in Black 2/White 2 because you just didn't know how to deal against permanent wheater, right?

  • @nicolaswarren3453
    @nicolaswarren3453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +537

    It still baffles me that Ninetales was never given a secondary Ghost or Psychic typing. I mean, it's based on both a yokai and powerful oni from Japanese mythology and most of its 'dex entries talk about its psychic powers and penchant for curses. No idea if this would have helped or hurt it competitively, but still.

    • @blaacksugar7714
      @blaacksugar7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      That's like being the Volcano pokemon and not being able to learn erupti--oh.

    • @shakinspider
      @shakinspider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      If they had to retcon it i would chose dark because it would make a cool relation with it’s alola form

    • @StormyHotwolf88
      @StormyHotwolf88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      God, I've said that for years. Pretty much why I was so happy when in later generations it started using dark, psychic and ghost type moves. Like a secondary typing like that would have made is so unique and yet true to what it is! Of the three, I think ghost type would have been appropriate, and let it be the only ghost type that's still alive!

    • @shelltales9200
      @shelltales9200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It would have been nice for it to have gotten a ghost or dark typing to deal with all the op psychic types in kanto

    • @corazzataroma8590
      @corazzataroma8590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ghost would surely help, dont know about psychic

  • @film-runners
    @film-runners 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3294

    I mean ninetales helped Naruto throughout the series I gotta say it was pretty darn good

    • @FenixReZ
      @FenixReZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      Juxtapool I see you’re a man of culture

    • @baseddweller3544
      @baseddweller3544 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Sawyer Bock Mega Gallade screws the rules because he has money

    • @TheRealHelvetica
      @TheRealHelvetica 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Yeah, but Madara has shown us it’s hard countered by the Sharingan.

    • @Ywthg5w6gwvyw
      @Ywthg5w6gwvyw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pokemon how good was pinsir

    • @thatoneguy2960
      @thatoneguy2960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Why is this true somehow 😂

  • @kiekiefall2953
    @kiekiefall2953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I had a ninetales i received through a shiny trade in x and y which had perfect stats, fire blast, solar beam, hidden power and willo wisp. It’s ability was drought and held charcoal and it was brutal. It would even take out other fire types with one-two fire blasts

    • @alevel5mudkip327
      @alevel5mudkip327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your profile picture is very confusing

    • @kiekiefall2953
      @kiekiefall2953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alevel5mudkip327 it’s two guys fucking a watermelon :)

    • @alevel5mudkip327
      @alevel5mudkip327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kiekiefall2953 are u serious lol

    • @kiekiefall2953
      @kiekiefall2953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alevel5mudkip327 yup it sure is

    • @alevel5mudkip327
      @alevel5mudkip327 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiekiefall2953 i would love to see the vid

  • @jordanfleming7022
    @jordanfleming7022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Ninetails is the union of nine saints, places hexes on people, and uses will-o-wisps.
    Kanto Ninetailes really should’ve been ghost / fire type.

    • @internetguy7319
      @internetguy7319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ninetales*

    • @Ace-tq9kr
      @Ace-tq9kr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hisuian Typhlosion hit a bong rip off of galarian weezing and got the ghost type

    • @Sleppa_95
      @Sleppa_95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That or psychic type

    • @jeffreygao3956
      @jeffreygao3956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hence why in Pokémon: Champion of the Rings, Mega Ninetales is Fire/Psychic.

    • @mrtrollnator123
      @mrtrollnator123 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jeffreygao3956wtf is champion of the rings

  • @the_blahhh
    @the_blahhh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +641

    The reason why Ninetales fell all the way to PU in XY was not just because drought was no longer permanant, but because the UU tier leaders at the time were experimenting with a different way of processing bans, and never allowed drought or drizzle in UU or any tier beneath. So Ninetales was stuck with Flash Fire. It probably still wouldn't have been an excellent poke even with drought, but I don't think it would've fallen to PU.

    • @chern0ble377
      @chern0ble377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      ohgeedubs now Ninetales is in ru

    • @sunshinemarmot7070
      @sunshinemarmot7070 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@chern0ble377 yep! And with Drought legal, too. I've played quite a lot of sun teams in my couple of months in RU, and Drought Ninetales is the key to them

    • @kazoorion7993
      @kazoorion7993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are so wrong on so many levels. Just like Politoed, Nintetales no longer is OU because the wheater abilities are no longer permanent. They had to depend on the weather abilities to become relevant in OU.

    • @the_blahhh
      @the_blahhh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@kazoorion7993 I didn't say they'd be OU. I said they probably wouldn't have fallen to PU in XY if drought wasn't banned in UU.
      Drought is still an incredible ability, permaweather or not.

    • @donlyphans7801
      @donlyphans7801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its a shame drought Ninetails wasnt allowed in UU. It would be a sun-burnt UU meta without another weather setter. Maybe hippotas would be UU as a potential counter measure...

  • @Glasseshoodman
    @Glasseshoodman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    How good was Scyther, Actually? You've teased it in both Steelix and Scizor videos, so its time to deliver.

    • @sayvionwashington1939
      @sayvionwashington1939 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Eviolive Scyther is actually pretty fun to use, as long as there's no Stealth Rocks

    • @mirewalker
      @mirewalker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please

    • @mrbluesky5953
      @mrbluesky5953 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amazedalloy dont be that guy

    • @amazedalloy
      @amazedalloy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrbluesky5953 Sorry. Didnt realise I'd replied. Deleted and commented instead

    • @foxeye245
      @foxeye245 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Goose Hudson
      We’ll get him in.
      :D

  • @MrRobson382
    @MrRobson382 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hey man, recent sub but really love your videos, binged almost all of them over the past couple of months. You can really tell how your delivery and confidence has improved from your earlier vids to the more recent ones.
    Keep up the good work much love peace xx

  • @foxdragon223
    @foxdragon223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    Ahh, ouch... Ninetales is my favorite Pokémon... this hurts to watch... but gen 5 made it worthwhile...

    • @KokiriKidLink
      @KokiriKidLink 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Good News!
      Ninetales is RU now

    • @spencerbowden2979
      @spencerbowden2979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Brendon FoxDragon ninetails is a Pokemon I make it a mission to find being a member of my first final team.

    • @Boyzby
      @Boyzby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Vulpix is mine, but by extension Nintales is too.

    • @foxdragon223
      @foxdragon223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kokiri Kid Spencer Bowden Daveplays Boyzby wow I finally got a notification for theses responses, hehe, but thank y’all! I’m happy to see Ninetales getting some more love!

    • @evangrescol7772
      @evangrescol7772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It hurts, but it's ok. It's still my favorite and no meta is going to change that. :)

  • @alexandradordzhieva3835
    @alexandradordzhieva3835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    5:59
    "Hidden Power Fire".
    You sure about that?

    • @ballsofsalsa01
      @ballsofsalsa01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I said the same. Probably meant hidden power FLYING
      Edit, FIGHTING

    • @thelegendanal5189
      @thelegendanal5189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yogg probably fighting

    • @HardGuess
      @HardGuess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah. HP fighting. Heatran wouldn't be taking 2x to flying.

    • @ballsofsalsa01
      @ballsofsalsa01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thelegendanal5189 yeah auto correct

    • @ballsofsalsa01
      @ballsofsalsa01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@HardGuess yes autocorrect

  • @mylilbro1234
    @mylilbro1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    How GOOD was Tangela & Tangrowth ACTUALLY?
    We need blue spaghetti! Assault Vest buffed so many pokemon! Vote for Tangela!

    • @vaporterra
      @vaporterra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      mylilbro1234 Tangela was trending on twitter this year but sadly only because of a Big Brother couple name Tyler+Angela

    • @Sunaki1000
      @Sunaki1000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remembered a Battle whit an Evolit-Tangela. It was damn Powerfull.

  • @0rcinus_orca22
    @0rcinus_orca22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    How GOOD were Tangela and Tangrowth ACTUALLY?

    • @zerooksd8906
      @zerooksd8906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I WANT THEM TOO ^^ (+ hitmontop ^-^)

    • @lizzieva1646
      @lizzieva1646 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why do mons I gave up on voting get voted in one week after I gave up on them?

  • @JN1306
    @JN1306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    It hurts seeing my favorite pkmn described like that :(

  • @kanlalonde1356
    @kanlalonde1356 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Going from OU in gen 5 to PU in gen 6 is an almost hilarious drop. I never see anything get that bad that quickly.

    • @RandalfElVikingo
      @RandalfElVikingo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about Tauros? ;)

    • @bryanc1772
      @bryanc1772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Regice had it worse and Dugtrio suffered the same fate when Arena Trap was banned

  • @HauntedDitto
    @HauntedDitto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    How god like was Ditto ACTUALLY?

    • @lewissteward65
      @lewissteward65 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haunted Ditto He was called daddy ditto

    • @sirrilis8785
      @sirrilis8785 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      m'ditto

    • @jldch26
      @jldch26 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They say God created you in his view and Ditto can transform to anything. It's literally God.

    • @Jezuboad
      @Jezuboad 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      D o t t o

    • @sophiawilliams8650
      @sophiawilliams8650 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      awful until gen 5

  • @lindleland
    @lindleland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    How GOOD were Tangela/Tangrowth ACTUALLY?

    • @lindleland
      @lindleland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't they take into account comments from both weeks when it's the Patron pick?

  • @AsianWithHat
    @AsianWithHat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    *How GOOD was [Insert Patreon vote] ACTUALLY?*
    *I WILL NEVER GIVE UP*

    • @thewisthersgames
      @thewisthersgames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Roselia and Roserade

    • @goGothitaLOL
      @goGothitaLOL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thewisthersgames if not this month, the best we can do is wait for next year's Valentine's Day, or (if we're lucky) have her be the patron pick of February

    • @gamerguy191313
      @gamerguy191313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Farfetch'd forever

  • @cama838
    @cama838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Me and friend battle.
    He brings out a rock type.
    Me: “uses energy ball”
    He: WTF you hacker!!!
    Me: okay

    • @PinkGoldAbby
      @PinkGoldAbby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No one asked but okay

    • @xnnoygaming0412
      @xnnoygaming0412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who else give ninetales energy ball

    • @xnnoygaming0412
      @xnnoygaming0412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Solar beam is way better than energy ball because of ninetales hidden ability drought!

    • @SomethingBak
      @SomethingBak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But solar beam would be completely worthless if there was a Pokemon with drizzle or sand stream or sand spit or snow warning

    • @xnnoygaming0412
      @xnnoygaming0412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SomethingBak ninetales have drought so what

  • @abigbutterstick1780
    @abigbutterstick1780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was waiting to reach this video naturally so I can say, this is my favorite Pokemon.

  • @johanwikstrom5671
    @johanwikstrom5671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    How GOOD was Electabuzz/Electivire ACTUALLY?

    • @xx_v_xx4373
      @xx_v_xx4373 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How good was Meltan actually?

    • @nelsondaily
      @nelsondaily 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Were*

    • @skycrimestv7165
      @skycrimestv7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They sucked. Saved you a long video.

    • @vaporterra
      @vaporterra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clayton Griffin They had some uses and these videos aren’t that long)

    • @bankrollrastaman7060
      @bankrollrastaman7060 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad this comment has over 100 likes! We gotta stick together & 1 of these weeks (soon too) we'll have our Elec video

  • @mdmdmd29
    @mdmdmd29 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    How GOOD was Rayquaza ACTUALLY?
    Love to see the comparisons seeing as we've had Mewtwo

    • @JoshSketchShow
      @JoshSketchShow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd like to see Ho-Oh and Lugia first tbh

    • @GamerGhostRider
      @GamerGhostRider 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, we need to know who was/is the best

    • @stout8807
      @stout8807 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Banned from Uber’s, that’s how good

    • @bi3557
      @bi3557 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he already did Rayquaza

    • @GamerGhostRider
      @GamerGhostRider 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bi3557 He didn't, unfortunately

  • @sarasaland4709
    @sarasaland4709 6 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    How GOOD were Tangela and Tangrowth ACTUALLY?
    I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!

    • @zerooksd8906
      @zerooksd8906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I WANT THEM AS WELL =D (and hitmontop 0w0)

    • @tbone6032
      @tbone6032 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd looovvvvveee to see this

  • @coolmatrix15
    @coolmatrix15 5 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    I am still bitter that they gave Ninetales another regional variant instead of a mega evolution.
    It deserved a mega.

    • @seenl6eight258
      @seenl6eight258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      David C. So did Arcanine and Flygon

    • @coolmatrix15
      @coolmatrix15 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @@seenl6eight258 Arcanine already has great stats. Flygon was supposed to have one but did not due to artist block.
      However, a fairy fire type ninetales would've been awesome.

    • @adamkaris
      @adamkaris 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Super saiyan ninetails with ALL THE TAILS

    • @rayzas4885
      @rayzas4885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Seenl6 Eight Arcanine just needs a better ability and move poll tbh

    • @napzkins
      @napzkins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Eighteen-tales

  • @jaydengan1545
    @jaydengan1545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    "Hidden power fire was good for breaking heatrans balloon"
    Hidden Power fighting was good for breaking gengar's balloon

  • @KooriPlays
    @KooriPlays 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This video was one I’ve been waiting for-Alolan Ninetales is my all-time favourite! So thank you for making this! Even if it’s true that it’s not good for most of its competitive career, it’s still had some high points for gen 5 and 7. Evidently, at its best place in the meta game, it provided invaluable support by the utility it brings with its weather-sun or hail. I’m proud of it.

    • @pineapple3798
      @pineapple3798 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Koori Plays always the worst weather setter but still good

    • @gregar34
      @gregar34 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drei Ayan What about Vanilluxe?

    • @KooriPlays
      @KooriPlays 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, there are 4 unique hail setters at the moment: Ninetales, Abomasnow, Vanilluxe, and Aurorus. Each of them bring something special that sets it apart from one another. Abomasnow is the OG Hail setter, whose distinction is its ability to Mega Evolve as well as having Leech Seed; it is statiscally bulky but terribly slow and exploitable because of its Typing. Next is Aurorus, whose special quality is its ability to set Hail AND Stealth Rock in the same turn; it is also slow and exploitable. Then there's Vanilluxe, who doesn't have any notable utility moves, but is naturally more powerful than the other Snow Warning Pokemon (except Mega Abomasnow), so it has the best Blizzards between the four, but that's it. Ninetales is the most valuable between the 4 because it has Aurora Veil AND Snow Warning, allowing it to enable a large variety of fearsome offensive powerhouses; as such, it fits more easily in a team in comparison.
      That said, When comparing Alolan Ninetails against Mega Charizard, Tyranitar, and Pelliper, it is less useful than them. But its unique combination of speed, Fairy STAB, and a variety of supportive options gave it a moment to shine in tournaments and a niche in the OU meta game.

    • @gregar34
      @gregar34 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Koori Plays Indeed! I hope it'll shine again in Gen. 8.

    • @KooriPlays
      @KooriPlays 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gregar34 Yeah, hopefully! Power creep will be a thing unfortunately. Even if it falls off the OU meta, I don’t mind. My friends and I aren’t that particular when it comes to “what’s the meta” anyway. We just like to use Pokémon we love, which is totally the point!

  • @teleportaat
    @teleportaat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    How good were *ROSELIA* and *ROSERADE* ACTUALLY? The Beauty and the Masked Ivy need their episode ASAP!!!

    • @goGothitaLOL
      @goGothitaLOL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The best we can do is wait for next year's Valentine's Day, or (if we're lucky) have her be the patron pick of February

    • @Substantial-hf1rm
      @Substantial-hf1rm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Roserade is a bad bitch! 😍👌 🍆💦

  • @marcustulliuscicero5443
    @marcustulliuscicero5443 6 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    How GOOD were Piloswine and Mamoswine ACTUALLY?

    • @blecis74
      @blecis74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marcus Tullius Cicero He defiantly needs to do them, he mentioned them in the Sneasel and Weavile video about how they were used more than Sneasel and Weavile.

    • @riften1229
      @riften1229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. I've been asking for weeks! Also, glad to see another Marcus.

    • @GwnMichael
      @GwnMichael 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marcus Tullius Cicero Yes please

  • @Invisibool
    @Invisibool 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man, I got a little scared with how you were wording the ways to counteract Aurora Veil. I use it on my four-weather-plus-Mew-and-Castform doubles team and was worried that Showdown was wrong or misleading when it showed Aurora Veil persisting when the weather changed after it's been set.
    Went and checked it and whew, glad it stays otherwise that would have sucked.

  • @obesechicken13
    @obesechicken13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm currently addicted to these videos and the closest I've come to competitive pokemon was pokemon crystal's battle tower lol. Great work!

  • @JulianimeIsAmazing
    @JulianimeIsAmazing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Time for spaghetti and meatball? Tangrowth and Tangela!

  • @JohnDoe-qq8ws
    @JohnDoe-qq8ws 6 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    How good was Ditto Actually? I'll never give up!

    • @HazmanFTW
      @HazmanFTW 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We need to get it there!

  • @electabuzzboss
    @electabuzzboss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    How GOOD were Electabuzz/Electivire ACTUALLY?

    • @shadowhawk3933
      @shadowhawk3933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      electabuzz boss yes I want too see this

  • @yaboidragonitehere1137
    @yaboidragonitehere1137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    original Ninetales: I'm a not very mon that is outclassed by a big lion
    Alolan Ninetales: Ahhhh yes. Time to dominate OU again

  • @Garuda361
    @Garuda361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The idea of Dugtrio being the force behind sun teams made me laugh way harder than I had any reason to.

  • @jjtheenton
    @jjtheenton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    If we're doing Alolan variants, how about "How GOOD was Persian ACTUALLY?"

    • @jaidencarvalho1761
      @jaidencarvalho1761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's the Spirit 🐱! Make sure to upvote and comment on other comments voting for Persian to increase our chances of getting the Classy Cat Pokemon and it's Alolan form 🐱!

    • @davidegaruti2582
      @davidegaruti2582 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      gen. 1 : terryfing .
      other gen. :meh

    • @gregorywood7554
      @gregorywood7554 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not.

    • @gregorywood7554
      @gregorywood7554 ปีที่แล้ว

      Besides gen 1.

  • @Aa-su6kl
    @Aa-su6kl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    how good was Persian?

  • @jonasjantz5485
    @jonasjantz5485 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Ninetales is actually pretty good in RU right now, being ranked A and it even was A+ for a while. Besides that, great vid!

    • @nategutekunst5188
      @nategutekunst5188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Literally days after this vid it rose to RU and 2 tier shifts later its still there. lol

    • @N12015
      @N12015 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@nategutekunst5188 Yeah, because having a Fire type, natural counter to Grass and Steel; while also able to check the many bulky waters and most ground 'n rock types unlike Salazzle in RU because of its good speed, nasty plot and powerful solar beam (Almost half of the RU metagame), is amazing for the actual RU, while not broken because Scarf flygon, Goodra and Gigalith.
      And unlike Torkoal, you doesn't need a 'Sun team' and a lot of support for making function Ninetales, only a team with rapid spin/defog like Donphan, Florges, Mandibuzz and M-Blastoise (without water STAB for function even under sun), and maybe a Chlorophyll sweeper altough that's optional. I've used Ninetales when I needed a Fire-type Special attacker over Salazzle months ago for a good reason.
      PD: 4 Tier shifts/One year and still RU, so it is oficially RU in Gen 7 US/UM, because that was the last thier shift before SW/SH.

    • @AlphaladZXA
      @AlphaladZXA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about nowadays?

  • @TheGamersState
    @TheGamersState 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    My poor Ninetales, she just can't seem to catch a break :'(

  • @GamingG4276
    @GamingG4276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Despite Alolan Ninetales having a worse defensive typing then it's Kantonian counterpart, It's actually one of the strongest Ice types in the games. It's been OU for years, even up to this day. Never sleep on it.

    • @KitoAkari1612
      @KitoAkari1612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It also pulls Arctozolt into OU viability. I even tried to use Arctovish and surprisingly, it gets the job done pretty well.

    • @dbt4869
      @dbt4869 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not a defensive tank it's a special attacker

    • @jeffreygao3956
      @jeffreygao3956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plus, it just looks majestic!

  • @linoinkyplantythingy
    @linoinkyplantythingy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    How GOOD was *_Persian_* ACTUALLY?
    or
    How GOOD was *_Hippowdon_* ACTUALLY?

    • @jaidencarvalho1761
      @jaidencarvalho1761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's the Spirit 🐱! Make sure to upvote and comment on other comments voting for Persian to increase our chances of getting the Classy Cat Pokemon 🐱! And perhaps Hippowdon might happen soon too :-)!

  • @Mage_Nichlas_
    @Mage_Nichlas_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    It's finally time to get Hitmonchan into the ring.
    How GOOD was Hitmonchan ACTUALLY?

    • @phipy1823
      @phipy1823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      fun fact you were the first comment

    • @zerooksd8906
      @zerooksd8906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hitmontop >:u

    • @fulgenzio89
      @fulgenzio89 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always found extremely silly its 35 S.Atk. In the first three gen when the elemental punches were special. Sadly it was the worst fully evolved fighting type, Smogon says it clearly.

  • @boomer3200
    @boomer3200 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    How GOOD was Misdreavus & Mismagius ACTUALLY?
    I'M NOT GIVING UP!

  • @metagross9092
    @metagross9092 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Really wish the 100 special went to Ninetails' Special Attack instead of Defense same with Hypno who I'll reccomend for the next video

  • @waffleking6474
    @waffleking6474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see my favorite Pokémon covered. I would argue it had a place in the VGC18 metagame, but maybe I’m biased since I took it to top 32 at North America Internationals. Still an awesome underrated Pokémon competitively.

  • @dylancarl22
    @dylancarl22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    How GOOD were Magmar and Magmortar ACTUALLY? This is at the point where autocorrect knows what I’m going to type. Please for the love of god.

    • @M2Nova
      @M2Nova 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Save this man

  • @ultimatedestrucion
    @ultimatedestrucion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    How good was Electabuzz/Electrivire ?

  • @duncan6972
    @duncan6972 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    How GOOD were Misdreavus/Mismagius ACTUALLY?

    • @Woodenfan
      @Woodenfan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ik in Gen 2 it's really good as a Perish Trapper.

  • @ladyalesiel4209
    @ladyalesiel4209 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I was JUST looking for this yesterday! Thank you!

  • @goldenhydreigon4727
    @goldenhydreigon4727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ninetales in Gens 7 and 8: You took everything from me!
    Torkoal: I don't even know who you are.

  • @happypidgey53
    @happypidgey53 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    How good was Weezing ACTUALLY?

  • @okbeatles9696
    @okbeatles9696 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    How good was tangela/tangrowth actually?

  • @delverazo
    @delverazo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    How GOOD was Roserade actually?

    • @goGothitaLOL
      @goGothitaLOL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad i'm not the only who vote for her

    • @thewisthersgames
      @thewisthersgames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Roselia

    • @joshkuan3798
      @joshkuan3798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I gave up voting for her lol

    • @delverazo
      @delverazo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never give up! We did fish squad, now we do flower team #FLOWERTEAM

    • @goGothitaLOL
      @goGothitaLOL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best we can do is wait for next year's Valentine's Day, or (if we're lucky) have her be the patron pick of February

  • @uberlord983
    @uberlord983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Funny story, I was considering training an Alolan Ninetales beforehand, so this helps a lot.

  • @depressedkermit5337
    @depressedkermit5337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    @5:58 “hidden power fire was useful to break heartran’s ballon” LOL WTF am I having a stroke?

  • @Wolfism
    @Wolfism 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The Fox is an elegant, sneaky, and beautiful animal, like the cat! So how sneaky and elegant is Persian, Actually🐈🐈??

    • @bryanchavez7056
      @bryanchavez7056 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wolf1991ism 1
      Boooooooooo. Get off the stage

    • @jasonaitken7860
      @jasonaitken7860 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cats are adorable :3

  • @reginaldbarnes4791
    @reginaldbarnes4791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    How good was Ditto actually? Please

    • @ferret4072
      @ferret4072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      terrible

    • @Zance21
      @Zance21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the point

  • @debrawaltz4610
    @debrawaltz4610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I actually had an amazing gen 7 Ninetails. It took out a Kyogre.

    • @Stickyz
      @Stickyz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One time

    • @suchomimustenerensis
      @suchomimustenerensis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @DEMARI WATKINS energy ball you mean?

    • @Leo-nm1ne
      @Leo-nm1ne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@suchomimustenerensis have you seen kyogre's special defense stat? Pretty sure that an energy ball wouldn't ohko

    • @twit9129
      @twit9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suchomimustenerensis freeze dry probably.

    • @suchomimustenerensis
      @suchomimustenerensis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@twit9129 isn't freeze dry an egg move?

  • @Ivan_Ooze
    @Ivan_Ooze 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ninetales has been my favorite Pokémon since the late 1900s

    • @Lunar1314_
      @Lunar1314_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have amazing taste.

  • @greatmangreyyellow
    @greatmangreyyellow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    How good was Ditto
    My hope will never die

    • @Zerog41612
      @Zerog41612 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      As good as the pokemon it copies....thats it

    • @gregorywood7554
      @gregorywood7554 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Zerog41612
      It's only exactly as good as the Pokémon it's copying if that Pokémon has 55 base HP.

  • @fernandorodriguez6895
    @fernandorodriguez6895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    How GOOD was Persian actually???

  • @zerooksd8906
    @zerooksd8906 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    DO TANGELA AND TANGROWTH PLZ, I WILL ALSO NEVER GIVE UP

  • @jjnix9517
    @jjnix9517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Honestly Ninetales deserved so much more I think it could use a evolution or some other changes

  • @LittleBraveWarriorIsBest
    @LittleBraveWarriorIsBest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:05 mate I kove you, and your voice is amazing, but the way you said "thousand years" made me laugh

  • @charliesmith1358
    @charliesmith1358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Gen 1: D Tier, atleast good in UU
    Gen 2: F Tier
    Gen 3: D Tier
    Gen 4: E Tier
    Gen 5 full sun meta: S Tier
    Gen 5 only sun stall: A tier
    Gen 6: F Tier
    Gen 7 alolan: inconsistant, sometimes A; sometimes D
    Gen 7 normal: F Tier
    This video really makes me sad because I love Ninetale's design and I use it on my story playthroughs whenever I have the opportunity. Alas the beautiful fox can't hold its own for the most part. I'd like to see a buff to that really underwhelming Sp Att but idk.
    Also whats with the fact that this comment section is only suggestions for other videos, enjoy the one you already have guys.

    • @beunjoris
      @beunjoris 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ''Comment on what Pokémon you want to see next''

    • @chaosdracos
      @chaosdracos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      beunjoris youd think this guy watches his vids till the end but I guess not 😂😂

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its sad...weather wars pumped it up. Was playing scared gold/storm silver and ran the main game with sought ninetales in Gen 4- tons of fun and that's where it saw the most use....

    • @charliesmith1358
      @charliesmith1358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well I do I just kinda forgot about it tbh xD. Still I was literally the only non-request comment I could find at the time I posted it.
      I'll remove the patreon bit

    • @geoshmeo1900
      @geoshmeo1900 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly Alolan Ninetales is B Tier overall, it can be inconsistent, but it is part of one of the strongest teams rn, which consist of Alolatales, Zygarde, Manaphy, and Mega Zam. This team also further proved how powerful all of these pokemon can be, increasing their ranks within the OU tier. Its still too powerful for UU (got banned immediately when it dropped back down to UU, though it would go back up to OU) but is inconsistent in OU.

  • @mrtuxedo4106
    @mrtuxedo4106 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    How GOOD was Ditto ACTUALLY
    I'll never give up

    • @AntVeil
      @AntVeil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great news
      There is one

  • @ThePurplePeppy
    @ThePurplePeppy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    4:53 energy ball > solar beam. Neither does much, but if you're likely going to run into the more common politoed and ttar which will take advantage of ninetales trying to use solar beam by hitting them with a meh supereffective move rather than getting caught and fainting because ninetales tried to charge a solar beam

    • @sunsetinseoul
      @sunsetinseoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It charges immediately because of Drought.

    • @ThePurplePeppy
      @ThePurplePeppy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sunsetinseoul Please read through and think again, no it doesn't charge immediately due to drought or drizzle, we are talking about scenarios where politoed/tyranitar are already in or turns where you try to predict them switching in so you go for your grass type move. In both situations drizzle/sand stream activates making solar beam a burden. Add that the grass type move on ninetales is usually only used against teams that use rain or sandstorm and energy ball becomes a whole lot more useful because it keeps your drought set up a whole lot safer.

  • @papabanks1540
    @papabanks1540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    False swipe gaming Thank you for finally deciding to skip over the metas without notable performances. Your dedication to tell us EVERYTHING about the Pokémon’s usage had actually negatively impacted how good your videos were.

  • @sebastianespejoloyaga7603
    @sebastianespejoloyaga7603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    How GOOD was Celebi ACTUALLY?

  • @tautop1222
    @tautop1222 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    How good was Politoed Actually?

  • @ElectroBlastLuigi
    @ElectroBlastLuigi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "From fiery origins throughout the ice cold present."
    Oh how accurate you really are with real life.... Really!

  • @xstrikefiredragon
    @xstrikefiredragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's really too bad because it was one of my favorite pokémon since rby. Still, I have fun using it in the virtual console and the alolan form was so cool.

  • @arrow_awsome
    @arrow_awsome 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Now it’s partner. How good was sandslash actually.

  • @remusciuciu2840
    @remusciuciu2840 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    How GOOD was Piloswine\Mamoswine ACTUALLY?

  • @thegamingveterinarian241
    @thegamingveterinarian241 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Come on y’all. How GOOD was Electabuzz/Electivire ACTUALLY!!!!

    • @Seth_rs
      @Seth_rs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sotere Karas electivire is and always be shit

    • @skycrimestv7165
      @skycrimestv7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They sucked.

    • @DillonSolos
      @DillonSolos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Answer: Not very.

    • @jaydenmccall5303
      @jaydenmccall5303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was OU back in Gen 4

  • @SimarutLapisatepun
    @SimarutLapisatepun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    *Would you do this video in the future? : How GOOD was Torterra actually?*
    (Just to celebrate 10th Anniversary of Pokemon Platinum, though.)

  • @theyugiohcardforger
    @theyugiohcardforger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am pleasantly surprised to see you covered my favorite Pokémon this week ( :

    • @Lunar1314_
      @Lunar1314_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      late response, but your taste in Pokémon is quite excellent, good sir.

  • @elementz6490
    @elementz6490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    How good was LORD HELIX actually?

    • @bryanchavez7056
      @bryanchavez7056 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zachary Kinsman
      Oh you're one of those ppl.

    • @justinarney3050
      @justinarney3050 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      were actually everywhere.....

    • @bryanchavez7056
      @bryanchavez7056 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin Arney
      You guys are sheep so yeah you are everywhere

  • @Eli-fq9we
    @Eli-fq9we 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I will never stop until it‘s done!
    How GOOD was Ditto ACTUALLY?

    • @raphaelkgh218
      @raphaelkgh218 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah!!!!! Also Alolan Ninetails is good in doubles with Slush Rush Sandslash!!!! 😍😍😍😍😭

  • @55yamy
    @55yamy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How GOOD was Persian actually?

  • @NeviTheLettyFan
    @NeviTheLettyFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'VE WAITED MONTHS FOR THIS ONE
    THAAAAAAAANKS

  • @sarahalviz979
    @sarahalviz979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The anime made Ninetales look so powerful yet the game doesn’t...😢

  • @quirkle7538
    @quirkle7538 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How good was GOLEM ACTUALLY????

  • @tatsuya5888
    @tatsuya5888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How good was Persian?

  • @joemassaroni8962
    @joemassaroni8962 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    How good was Ditto actually?

  • @zossieurs
    @zossieurs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Alolan Ninetales is my second favorite Pokemon of all time, it's very strong in the Alola games too, i enjoyed using one in Ultra Sun and she crushed everything that was weak to her, best Alolan Form imo.

    • @pulim-v
      @pulim-v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly a few years from now if this ever got a remake the Grn 8 section would be hype

  • @Ob1tuber
    @Ob1tuber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I find it weird how alolan ninetales is quad week to steel type moves if the regular form resists it that is oh so weird

    • @RandalfElVikingo
      @RandalfElVikingo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Like Sandlash getting destroyed by any fighting move, but his original form tanked those hits.

  • @oldamar9994
    @oldamar9994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    How good were *ELECTABUZZ AND ELECTIVIRE* actually?
    I WILL NEVER GIVE UP
    also can you cover Gen 7 ZU?

    • @skycrimestv7165
      @skycrimestv7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They sucked.

    • @oldamar9994
      @oldamar9994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      then we should pick them. lol

    • @oldamar9994
      @oldamar9994 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      its the tier lower than PU in usage. its not official, but it has its own public room on pokemon showdown, and has a rotational ladder. the S rank of the tier is rotom frost. and electivire is one of the best pokemon there, being A-.

    • @skycrimestv7165
      @skycrimestv7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So it sucked so bad it got moved to ZU. Why does this Pokemon deserve an episode, again?

    • @oldamar9994
      @oldamar9994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he has reviewed shit like meganium and flareon, which are undoubtedly way worse than electivire. and jumpluff got a video too, and unown (its unlisted but there is still a video). why wouldn't it at this point?

  • @GodlessAnti
    @GodlessAnti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The following Pokémon have already been analyzed:
    Aerodactyl
    Alakazam
    Ampharos
    Arcanine
    Articuno
    Azumarill
    Blastoise
    Blaziken
    Breloom
    Chansey/Blissey
    Charizard
    Clefable
    Cloyster
    Donphan
    Dragonite
    Dugtrio
    Dunsparce
    Entei
    Espeon
    Exeggutor
    Feraligatr
    Flareon
    Flygon
    Garchomp
    Gardevoir
    Gengar
    Gligar/Gliscor
    Golbat/Crobat
    Gyarados
    Heracross
    Houndoom
    Jolteon
    Jumpluff
    Kangaskhan
    Lapras
    Lucario
    Machamp
    Magneton/Magnezone
    Marowak
    Meganium
    Metagross
    Mew
    Mewtwo
    Milotic
    Moltres
    Nidoking
    Ninetales
    Onix/Steelix
    Pikachu
    Poliwrath
    Porygon/Porygon2
    Porygon-Z
    Quagsire
    Raichu
    Raikou
    Rhydon/Rhyperior
    Salamence
    Sceptile
    Scizor
    Seadra/Kingdra
    Shuckle
    Skarmory
    Slowbro
    Smeargle
    Sneasel/Weavile
    Snorlax
    Starmie
    Suicune
    Swampert
    Tauros
    Tentacruel
    Togetic/Togekiss
    Typhlosion
    Tyranitar
    Umbreon
    Unown ( th-cam.com/video/qH659IHtjvU/w-d-xo.html )
    Vaporeon
    Venusaur
    Wigglytuff
    Wobbuffet
    Zapdos
    Please vote on Pokémon that are NOT seen on this list for FalseSwipeGaming’s next analysis (not "analytic") video.

    • @CaioXG002
      @CaioXG002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly, stop with this list. Many of his older videos are outdated now that the channel grew big with a Patreon and the such. Voting for a remake on, for example, Gengar, is perfectly acceptable. Kellen has actually said so himself. Gengar is actually the best example here, the video is only 10 minutes long for what's arguably the Pokémon that had the biggest impact on every metagame. It desperately needs to be remade.

    • @GodlessAnti
      @GodlessAnti 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly, STFU

  • @wardskidoedels512
    @wardskidoedels512 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    6:01 hp fire against heatran? Srsly?

    • @andreivaldez2929
      @andreivaldez2929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Gwarta Big I think he meant HP Fight since it's actually a decent option on Ninetales during gen 5 because of Tyranitar, (Air Balloon) Heatran, and Ferrothorn.

    • @wardskidoedels512
      @wardskidoedels512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      True lol

    • @elrichardo1337
      @elrichardo1337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *flash fire intensifies*

    • @CZ-PC
      @CZ-PC 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J05TI
      He was just pointing it out lol. Wasn't making fun of anybody.

    • @wardskidoedels512
      @wardskidoedels512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jos facepalm

  • @spencerbowden2979
    @spencerbowden2979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Funny ninetails was on my final team against blue.
    I’m attached to this Pokémon.

  • @goldenhydreigon4727
    @goldenhydreigon4727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    How GOOD was Hydreigon actually?
    *I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!*

  • @riften1229
    @riften1229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How GOOD was Piloswine/Mamoswine ACTUALLY? Let's give our wooly friend some time in the spotlight

  • @MrDylan2125
    @MrDylan2125 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    How good was Persian actually?

    • @jaidencarvalho1761
      @jaidencarvalho1761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's the Spirit 🐱! Make sure to upvote and comment on other comments voting for Persian to increase our chances of getting the Classy Cat Pokemon 🐱!

  • @hikaru1282
    @hikaru1282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    How good was Persian actually??

  • @robertsilvermyst7325
    @robertsilvermyst7325 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Vulpix/Ninetales was my favorite since Red/Blue. Not just to use, but Vulpix is so cute and beautiful as Ninetales.

  • @YouJamesDoranTube
    @YouJamesDoranTube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why am I addicted to these videos!

  • @uvweyweydiogenes2424
    @uvweyweydiogenes2424 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    How bad was ditto actually?

  • @jaidencarvalho1761
    @jaidencarvalho1761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    How GOOD was *Persian* Actually *Please?*

  • @Sol_Calibre
    @Sol_Calibre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How GOOD was Magmar ACTUALLY? We need to do him!

  • @unscripted483
    @unscripted483 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a dream that you finally made a video about ditto