a big thing I've always loved about Gym Leaders, especially in the OG games, is that they taught you how to play and revealed to you new tactics that you couldn't see from regular battles. This was also pre-internet! Especially Erica, I remember seeing her wrap play and LOVING it or seeing her sun team and thinking ok cool that's how you build a team around sunny day. LOVE this appreciation video for the gym leaders that (back in the day) really felt like masters of the game.
Honestly, I think the bug gym in kalos is the best first gym out of every mainline game. its design is creative and fun, really different from the regular linear approach
I only played the first 3 gens as a kid, and gotta say the ones that gave me the most trouble were Sabrina, Whitney, and Winona. Definitely the ones that left the biggest impressions on me
I would highly recommend playing Gen 4 if you are still playing the pokemon games, hands down the best gen, Pokemon Platinum was amazing but HeartGold and SoulSilver were masterpieces
@MysticNightwing Gen 5 is good, prefer Gen 4 only because they have remakes of not 1 but practically 2 regions in HGSS with Johto and Kanto, Black 2 and White 2 were amazing though
I used to struggle with Pryce as a kid. Never got to beat him in Gold and Silver. I managed to beat him in Crystal though, but even then, it took me a while to beat him.
Great Video Mystics These Gym leaders are just amazing, I like the concept of the Striaton City Gym Leader but I will say how Ash battled all three of them was really cool (while the outcome of the matches were inconsistent).
I actually remember Pryce quite well due to the fact that he plays a big role in the Adventures manga and fun fact I actually battled him as my fifth gym badge for Soulsilver with the fire starter and he was fairly tough
great minds think alike i went with Erika for Kanto as well, grass and poison was a solid typing in Gen 1, its a shame however Pyshic types were just so good
I know you usually talk about the main games but you should do a video on either yhe best teams for pokemon fusions or the strongest fusions. I think that would be an awsome video!
This is such an interesting and unique idea for a vid and I loved it! Byron is probably my fave Sinnoh gym leader and the Canalave gym is such a cool and memorable experience, from the design to the trainers. I also didn't know that he and Roark were related to the underground man, that's pretty cool. Although I would say Ramos is probably a little more underrated than Viola since the first gym leader always stands out.
I actually like Pryce's team because it's true to the anime. I agree seal is a little wtf lol but if I was going to replace him I'd probably throw in a Cloyster since he's also seen having one in the anime at his gym.
7:45 My theory in why a Pokemon trainer's looks reflects the pokemon type they specialize in is that all pokemon emit some low level energy or radiation related to their respective type. So when a trainer posseses a specific type of pokemon and thus are the type they are in constant contact with their pokemon are, unknowingly, little by little changing their dna so their physical appearance mutates in a way that reflects their type. This is specially noticible in trainers that have been specializing in a specific type since early infancy since the dna of a small is far more easily malleable during those early ages of physical development. This s may also explain the attachment and borderline obsession a trainer has eith a specific type. And finally this effects are more extreme and by extension more noticeable in trainers that specialize in a more ethereal pokemon types like ghosts and fairies which may explain the mental health and just plain weirdness of most ghost type trainers like the hex maniacs and the infamous ghost girl and the strange physical appearance of fairy type trainers like that one gym leader and the small ceeepy girls that for some reason are frolicking around alone in a forest with the weird looking eyes.
This is an interesting theory. However if that was true, all Gym Leaders of a specific type would have to at least look somewhat similar to each other. But considering how different for example the Water type trainers look (I'm thinking about Crasher Wake, Wallace, Siebold and Nessa) this is clearly not the case.
Hi mystics, did your opinion on Cilan, Chili, and Cress change because I remember you thought they sucked in your original opinion on gym leaders video. Just asking.
7:45 My theory on why a Pokemon's trainer's looks reflects the type they specializes inn is that all pokemon emit some low level energy/radiation related to their respective types. So when a trainer posseses a specific type of pokemon and thus are the type they are in constant contact with their pokemon are, unknowingly, little by little changing their dna so their physical appearance mutates in a way that reflects their type. This is specially noticible in trainers that have been specializing inn a specific type since early infancy since a small child's dna is more easily malleable during those early ages of physical development. And finally this effects are more extreme and by extension more noticeable in trainers that specializes in a more ethereal type of pokemon like ghosts and fairies which may explain the mental health and just plain weirdness of most ghost type trainers like the hex maniacs and the infamous ghost girl and the strange physical appearance of fairy type trainers like that one gym leader and the small ceeepy girls that for some reason are frolicking around alone in a forest with freaky huge eyes.
11:15 if you only did that to avoid copyright, I don’t think Dan Povenmire (the co-creator of Phineas and Ferb, and is also the voice of Doofenshmertz) would have any gripes with you singing the Doofenshmertz Evil Incorporated song. He actually enjoys people referencing Phineas and Ferb!
Ah yeah Clemont. PERFECTION, THE FUTURE IS NOW THANKS TO SCIENCE. Best gym leader case closed the end. I really want him to see a future paradox pokémon because of his catchphrase
I'm surprised that you think Katy is an underrated Gym Leader of Paldea, when to me, she is the most difficult Gym Leader I ever faced with her Bug Terastal Teddiursa being overpowered with Furry Cutter.
Gen 1 to 4 and 6-9 definitely gave me the best impression when battling the gym leaders / trial. Agree with the points you brought up. gen 5 is eh, how do you call it, skippable.
I think Katy is the most bland gym leader ever. You see her for the 5 minute gym battle, maybe in the Tournament, and nothing else. Also, aside from the small spiderweb on her apron, there is NOTHING that says she is a bug type specialists
Sadly it makes more sense to do his gym before Chuck and the steel type gym😂😂 Also I remember I was so mad I couldn't beat Kingdra when I first played Emerald I literally went and caught Rayquaza with my master ball🤣
I only played RSE and FRLG for years. From like age 6. A year ago I got my first 3DS. Got Y and Ultra Moon. I think UM is easily the best ever made. The postgame clears everything
i like Pryce and its understandable with the limited ice type options but its still inexplicable how Game Freak didnt help him in HGSS. like give him a glalie or weavile or give him that lapras. i get remakes want to be faithful to their original games but once you do, theres VERY VERY VERY limited options on things to do in HGSS in 2023 making the johto remakes in my mind the hardest to replay...
I play emerald and didn't finish it but the kingdra is a horror to fight, it has rest, ice beam, I think dragon dance or I thinking of the sky gym, double team and if u don't be careful u can be clap hard
Wulfric was weak in the games but then you watch the anime and he’s built different. Ash hadn’t lost to a gym leader in kalos since viola and having played the games first I thought maybe Valerie or Olympia would hand him a second loss but to my surprise it was wulfric and his top of the line anime avalugg
Erika: Overshadowed by Misty due to the anime, and Sabrina's breasts... Pryce: At least he had a run as the big bad in the manga. Janine: Eternally overshadowed by her daddy issues. At least she has Falkner to give her the time day. Juan: He has a Luvdisc! Byron: Unless you're into the Bara genre he will always be second to Jasmine. And his own son. And the Flint/Volkner ship. The striatron trio: People know Cilan. It's his brothers that nobody talks about. Viola: At least she's human. Valerie is either an alien or a fairy who murdered some girl and are now wearing their skin. Opal: Blaine 2.0. Kathy: She has a backstory?! I only remember that i smacked her twice without any real effort.
3:55 and 9:20: It’s pronounced FAHK-ner and viv-EE-YAHN, “Patrick Star”! 🤨 Stop mispronouncing Pokémon character names! 4:22: Also, it’s the other way around for the Sootopolis Gym Leader mentor and mentee duo (Juan and Wallace, respectively)! 🤨
a big thing I've always loved about Gym Leaders, especially in the OG games, is that they taught you how to play and revealed to you new tactics that you couldn't see from regular battles. This was also pre-internet! Especially Erica, I remember seeing her wrap play and LOVING it or seeing her sun team and thinking ok cool that's how you build a team around sunny day. LOVE this appreciation video for the gym leaders that (back in the day) really felt like masters of the game.
I'm a simple man. I see the unova trio in the thumbnail and I click the video.
Who were rumored to be the shadow triad in the sequel but got debunked later on.
@@thatman666another reason we deserve legends kyurem
@@monster-dk7dy agreed
Honestly, I think the bug gym in kalos is the best first gym out of every mainline game. its design is creative and fun, really different from the regular linear approach
One thing I appreciated about Pryce was that he had a much bigger role in the Adventures manga as the Masked Man.
The demon, silver kidnapper
I only played the first 3 gens as a kid, and gotta say the ones that gave me the most trouble were Sabrina, Whitney, and Winona. Definitely the ones that left the biggest impressions on me
I would highly recommend playing Gen 4 if you are still playing the pokemon games, hands down the best gen, Pokemon Platinum was amazing but HeartGold and SoulSilver were masterpieces
For me its brawly in emerald, I remember going into this fight with grovyle and zigazagoon. It was a massacre. I agree with Sabrina and whitney
@attila8417 grovyle and zigzagoon? Wow you were brave!
Play the gen 5 games. They're the best of the best and that's a fact
@MysticNightwing Gen 5 is good, prefer Gen 4 only because they have remakes of not 1 but practically 2 regions in HGSS with Johto and Kanto, Black 2 and White 2 were amazing though
This video was great. I quite like how you talked about some Gym Leaders here.
I used to struggle with Pryce as a kid. Never got to beat him in Gold and Silver. I managed to beat him in Crystal though, but even then, it took me a while to beat him.
I clicked because the thumbnail had my boys in it!
My favorite gym leaders, extremely underrated!
Those three brothers are pretty epic
Great Video Mystics
These Gym leaders are just amazing, I like the concept of the Striaton City Gym Leader but I will say how Ash battled all three of them was really cool (while the outcome of the matches were inconsistent).
I actually remember Pryce quite well due to the fact that he plays a big role in the Adventures manga and fun fact I actually battled him as my fifth gym badge for Soulsilver with the fire starter and he was fairly tough
He's an ice-type gymleader who manages to be weaker to grass than he is to fire.
That Mallow episode was so heart touching and i cry alot in that episode😢
great minds think alike i went with Erika for Kanto as well, grass and poison was a solid typing in Gen 1, its a shame however Pyshic types were just so good
I know you usually talk about the main games but you should do a video on either yhe best teams for pokemon fusions or the strongest fusions. I think that would be an awsome video!
For me, gen 6, the fairy gym leader was the one I forgot the most, but that's because I dont like fairy types I guess. Love the list like always
This is such an interesting and unique idea for a vid and I loved it! Byron is probably my fave Sinnoh gym leader and the Canalave gym is such a cool and memorable experience, from the design to the trainers. I also didn't know that he and Roark were related to the underground man, that's pretty cool. Although I would say Ramos is probably a little more underrated than Viola since the first gym leader always stands out.
Imagine if they made Pokemon Z where all gym leaders now uses mega evolution and Viola sends out a level 13 Mega Pinsir at you
I actually like Pryce's team because it's true to the anime. I agree seal is a little wtf lol but if I was going to replace him I'd probably throw in a Cloyster since he's also seen having one in the anime at his gym.
Pryce is of the best gym leaders in pokespe
The entire kanto vs jhoto gym leaders arc was just fun
1:12 koga left the chat
"unique traits about them that make great"
he says while showing a pic of flannery bending froward
Nice video mystic
7:45
My theory in why a Pokemon trainer's looks reflects the pokemon type they specialize in is that all pokemon emit some low level energy or radiation related to their respective type. So when a trainer posseses a specific type of pokemon and thus are the type they are in constant contact with their pokemon are, unknowingly, little by little changing their dna so their physical appearance mutates in a way that reflects their type.
This is specially noticible in trainers that have been specializing in a specific type since early infancy since the dna of a small is far more easily malleable during those early ages of physical development. This s may also explain the attachment and borderline obsession a trainer has eith a specific type.
And finally this effects are more extreme and by extension more noticeable in trainers that specialize in a more ethereal pokemon types like ghosts and fairies which may explain the mental health and just plain weirdness of most ghost type trainers like the hex maniacs and the infamous ghost girl and the strange physical appearance of fairy type trainers like that one gym leader and the small ceeepy girls that for some reason are frolicking around alone in a forest with the weird looking eyes.
This is an interesting theory. However if that was true, all Gym Leaders of a specific type would have to at least look somewhat similar to each other. But considering how different for example the Water type trainers look (I'm thinking about Crasher Wake, Wallace, Siebold and Nessa) this is clearly not the case.
In pokemon conquest warlords for example Aya gets her perfect link pokemon froslass's outfit
Hi mystics, did your opinion on Cilan, Chili, and Cress change because I remember you thought they sucked in your original opinion on gym leaders video. Just asking.
I had a lot of shitty opinions when I was younger lol.
@@MysticUmbreon Okay :).
7:45
My theory on why a Pokemon's trainer's looks reflects the type they specializes inn is that all pokemon emit some low level energy/radiation related to their respective types. So when a trainer posseses a specific type of pokemon and thus are the type they are in constant contact with their pokemon are, unknowingly, little by little changing their dna so their physical appearance mutates in a way that reflects their type.
This is specially noticible in trainers that have been specializing inn a specific type since early infancy since a small child's dna is more easily malleable during those early ages of physical development.
And finally this effects are more extreme and by extension more noticeable in trainers that specializes in a more ethereal type of pokemon like ghosts and fairies which may explain the mental health and just plain weirdness of most ghost type trainers like the hex maniacs and the infamous ghost girl and the strange physical appearance of fairy type trainers like that one gym leader and the small ceeepy girls that for some reason are frolicking around alone in a forest with freaky huge eyes.
I thought I was the only one who liked the triplets from Unova
Nope I like them. Especially Cilan
I LOVE them! They're my favorite.
Great video. Please do most underrated elite 4 member in each reglion
Bro forgot to mention Pryce in the Manga tho
The demon Silver kidnapper
Keep up the great work and videos
Yall sleepin on my normal type girl Lenora from black and white. Her librarian motif was adorable and her gym's riddles were fun
11:15 if you only did that to avoid copyright, I don’t think Dan Povenmire (the co-creator of Phineas and Ferb, and is also the voice of Doofenshmertz) would have any gripes with you singing the Doofenshmertz Evil Incorporated song. He actually enjoys people referencing Phineas and Ferb!
Juan actually is the mentor to Wallace
Ah yeah Clemont. PERFECTION, THE FUTURE IS NOW THANKS TO SCIENCE. Best gym leader case closed the end.
I really want him to see a future paradox pokémon because of his catchphrase
Grant in gen 6 is lowkey underrated I loved the rock climbing and in the anime he’s just so cool
I'm surprised that you think Katy is an underrated Gym Leader of Paldea, when to me, she is the most difficult Gym Leader I ever faced with her Bug Terastal Teddiursa being overpowered with Furry Cutter.
when i first played white version as a 7 year old i had no idea that it was even possible to get one of the monkeys before the gym battle
Bea and Nessa definitely left an impression on me too… 😬
Isn't Juan Wallace's mentor, come out of retirement in Emerald? You called Wallace his teacher.
Gen 1 to 4 and 6-9 definitely gave me the best impression when battling the gym leaders / trial. Agree with the points you brought up. gen 5 is eh, how do you call it, skippable.
Juan is Wallace's teacher, not the other way around.
Yeah, I was gonna say the same
Wasn't Juan Wallace's teacher, not the other way around?
I think Katy is the most bland gym leader ever. You see her for the 5 minute gym battle, maybe in the Tournament, and nothing else.
Also, aside from the small spiderweb on her apron, there is NOTHING that says she is a bug type specialists
What about kabu from galar? he’s pretty underrated I think.
Pokemon Pearl was the first Pokemon game I ever played. Thus, Sinnoh will always have a special place in my heart. Sinnoh rules.
Sadly it makes more sense to do his gym before Chuck and the steel type gym😂😂
Also I remember I was so mad I couldn't beat Kingdra when I first played Emerald I literally went and caught Rayquaza with my master ball🤣
Niceee vid
ballonlea is my fav town of pokémon so far (i have only played a few games but trust me, i know my pokémon)
I only played RSE and FRLG for years. From like age 6. A year ago I got my first 3DS. Got Y and Ultra Moon. I think UM is easily the best ever made. The postgame clears everything
I like Olympia from Kalos because she speaks in haiku
Juans Kingdra just gave me terrible flashbacks 🤣
i like Pryce and its understandable with the limited ice type options but its still inexplicable how Game Freak didnt help him in HGSS. like give him a glalie or weavile or give him that lapras. i get remakes want to be faithful to their original games but once you do, theres VERY VERY VERY limited options on things to do in HGSS in 2023 making the johto remakes in my mind the hardest to replay...
What a coincidence! I caught a Shiny Psyduck, which I named Perry.
DUKE NUKEM INCORPORATED--- 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
I GOT BALLS OF STEEL
Cool!!!❤❤
I play emerald and didn't finish it but the kingdra is a horror to fight, it has rest, ice beam, I think dragon dance or I thinking of the sky gym, double team and if u don't be careful u can be clap hard
This video is just Mystic gushing about his waifus and husbandos. RESPECT!!
Wulfric was weak in the games but then you watch the anime and he’s built different. Ash hadn’t lost to a gym leader in kalos since viola and having played the games first I thought maybe Valerie or Olympia would hand him a second loss but to my surprise it was wulfric and his top of the line anime avalugg
Totally gree with you, the fairy gym leader from gen 6 is the best designed of all the gym leaders
I agree that they made Price pretty bad. In the manga, he's Johto's strongest gym leader and a badass villain. Why did they make him like this ?
Erika: Overshadowed by Misty due to the anime, and Sabrina's breasts...
Pryce: At least he had a run as the big bad in the manga.
Janine: Eternally overshadowed by her daddy issues. At least she has Falkner to give her the time day.
Juan: He has a Luvdisc!
Byron: Unless you're into the Bara genre he will always be second to Jasmine. And his own son. And the Flint/Volkner ship.
The striatron trio: People know Cilan. It's his brothers that nobody talks about.
Viola: At least she's human. Valerie is either an alien or a fairy who murdered some girl and are now wearing their skin.
Opal: Blaine 2.0.
Kathy: She has a backstory?! I only remember that i smacked her twice without any real effort.
I always ran shockwave and aerial ace so Juan's annoying kingdra wasn't a problem
I swear I'm probably the only one who is actually a dewgong fan😅😅🙈
Popped myself by guessing Erika right before he said it
erika and brycon and. their cullies were one shotted by me
He gets overshadowed by his protege
I would have exclude Cilan because he has the anime going for him.
I honestly thought that Pearce was a girl
I did too, at first
Such disrespect for pryce, manga pryce would decimate anyone lol along with his legendaries
sleeping on dewgong fr
nice video
I think your choices were good.
grass monkey go hard
4:22 Other way around
Honestly all of these are great but Larry is the best leader of all time
3:55 and 9:20: It’s pronounced FAHK-ner and viv-EE-YAHN, “Patrick Star”! 🤨
Stop mispronouncing Pokémon character names!
4:22: Also, it’s the other way around for the Sootopolis Gym Leader mentor and mentee duo (Juan and Wallace, respectively)! 🤨
*yawn* more “Whitney’s a nightmare” bull