Articuno's Ascent! | The Game Corner Ep. 79

In this episode, Harrison and Rowan discuss recent Pokémon VGC events, including Rowan's win at an MSS tournament and the Utrecht Special Event and Goianya Regional. They also analyze the rise of Articuno in the metagame and the viability of weather teams. The hosts review the top 8 teams in the Utrecht and Goiania events and discuss the variation in team composition. They also discuss the decline of certain Pokémon, such as Gouging Fire and Dusclops. Overall, they express their enjoyment of the current format and its diverse team options. In this episode, Rowan and Harrison discuss the popularity of Urshifu Single Strike and the power of Terra Dark Wicked Blow. They also talk about upcoming events in Orlando and Vancouver, as well as the size and space at these events. The importance of practice and the games they have been playing recently are also discussed. The conversation concludes with audience questions and comments, and the hosts wish Rowan a happy birthday. Want more of us? Check us out below! ============================================ https://linktr.ee/thegamecorner ============================================ Thank you to Game Chops and RobKTA for the use of our theme song "Goldenrod Game Corner" from the Ultraball album. Go give it a listen! Takeaways Rowan won his first MSS tournament and discusses his team composition. Articuno has become popular in the metagame due to its strength and ability to cause RNG-based misses. Weather teams, such as rain and sun, are still viable but require careful team composition. The top 8 teams in recent events show a variety of team compositions and strategies. Certain Pokémon, like Gouging Fire and Dusclops, have seen a decline in usage. Urshifu Single Strike and Terra Dark Wicked Blow are popular in the current meta.Upcoming events in Orlando and Vancouver are discussed.The importance of practice and the games they have been playing recently are highlighted.Audience questions and comments are addressed, and Rowan's birthday is celebrated. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Rowan's MSS Win and Team Discussion 05:14 Discussion on the Goiania Regional 06:37 Discussion on the Rise of Articuno 09:31 Discussion on the Viability of Weather Teams 10:17 Review of the Top 8 Teams in Utrecht and Goiania 15:44 Variation in Team Composition 23:17 Favorite Format of the Generation 27:41 Discussion on the Decline of Dusclops 27:57 Discussion on the Decline of Gyarados 28:26 Urshifu Single Strike and Terra Dark Wicked Blow 29:26 Upcoming Events: Orlando and Vancouver 30:43 Size of Events: Orlando and Vancouver 31:58 Max Points and Space at Events 34:23 Importance of Practice 35:36 Recent Games Played 36:35 Unfinished Games 37:55 Playing Helldivers 42:01 Audience Questions and Comments 55:18 Closing Remarks