@@zernek9199 They're referring to Trace, the rival in 'Let's Go', which is set in Kanto (pictured in the image). The video is ordering them by region, not generation.
Both Cynthia and Lances songs gives the feeling that you’re in trouble, this is a very scary battle. Iris and Dianthas themes are so magical, confident and exciting. The sun and moon themes are so happy and sounds like you’ve already won.
HGSS Champion theme (20:20) is truly one of my favorite themes. The beginning has this mysterious vibe to it... It hits completely different when battling Red, tho. Like, "Bruh...This Lv 88 Pikachu wylin tf out rn" lol
Personally a bigger fan of the original HS theme. It feels more dramatic, a true theme for a champion's fight. HGSS feels very disappointing. Compare it to everything else in this list and it almost sounds closer to a regular battle fight.
Something a lot of people seem to forget is N was a Champion and technically would be part of the themes cause you beat him to become champion technically.
Good point. But to be fair, most of us tend to associate him as the *public* King of Team Plasma (instead of the real, hidden one: Ghetsis), and the Chosen Heroic Rival.
Cynthia’s is unbeatable, but the SunMoon original theme gets me emotional because it feels like you’ve already won and the battle is a celebration of you
Its interesting... Sun and moon is my least favorite champion theme for the same reason. I think the credits theme is where you should celebrate not in the final battle.
@@AndroidHarrisi actually think it's more like, your theme. you won you are the champion dude, every champion has their own theme how could you not have a theme? I think it's really cool.
@@darklex5150 but it's just a more congratulatory version of the main pokemon theme/title screen theme. It's not distinctly yours. Red also has a remixed version of the main theme which in turn could be seen as your theme since you fight yourself pretty much. They were trying something new but I just didn't like it as much. Though it's better than la primerib geeta theme. I listened to that one a lot and tried to like it it's actually my least favorite. Nemonia/Paldea 2 goes hard tho.
The Sun and Moon one is one of my favourites because it feels like something that is playing for every other Champion, too. It's a Celebration of what it means to be a Pokemon Trainer, especially with the beautiful throwback to the first games at the start. I think my favourite has to be the theme for fighting Lance. His theme is by far the most menacing at start up, and has this dangerous undertone all throughout. Closely followed by Cynthia 3 here. But pretty much all of these are just FIRE.
You should try out Gen 7 then! I've skipped gens 8 and 9 b/c I didn't want to spend the money (and because I was unsure of the game quality), but if you can get past the tutorial Alola is a blast! There are some legitimately difficult fights in it too -- both in the original Sun and Moon but ESPECIALLY in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In terms of story, I prefer the originals; but in terms of gameplay I cannot recommend USUM more (and the story is still really good). Solid new Pokemon, too -- just try it out, it's so worth it imo
Man, that just sounds like a sloppy assault on the eardrums tbh. So many different sounds going on at a crackhead tempo and most of the sounds don't compliment each other.. annoying siren sound effects throughout. Not much harmony, just a bunch of chaos.
@@TruthTe11erIt is true, more than relaxing, it fills me with despair and sometimes adrenaline it was difficult to defeat blue 💀 later I got used to it now it's a great song
I think it is way better than the most recent one. I don't know I prefer the messy sound over the clean one. It gives the occasion justice. I mean ist the champ after all
She simply didn't have a reason to become as threatening as the others. The only threat to you was under her nose as like her acting sponsor or whatever. Though IIRC the only person shown in this video with a higher level pokemon than her is Alder, so in lore she doesn't have much to worry about.
The problem is the type of champion Diantha is. She is so in sync with her pokemon she can tell them what moves to use and how to dodge with just her eyes. While everyone is calling the attacks out so the opponent can get ready to give counter commands, Diantha is there silently having her team methodically work through yours while you have to guess what she will do. Outside the games she is a legit threat due to no verbal commands and high levels. In games we out level and the "no verbal commands" is the default. Plus being the champion is only a very recent thing, 2 months.
Steven is Underrated and the best one imo, its not a bop like other people say, it's a BANGER and it tells a story without words, Hoenn's Battle themes tell a story without words, Gen 3 music is underrated nowadays, i know Gen 5 also does that but its more amplified in Gen 3
Blue's theme in my opinion is the best. It's perfectly constructed as a theme, musically speaking. It has a twisted start and the second part of the theme starts when pokeballs open, plus it has a tension climax moment followed by a heroic "release" later. Not only it is build a lot on the character, but also on the context. I mean, that impactful start follows the phrase: "I'm the strongest trainer in the world!!"
I agree. It's SO iconic too. Fitting for the first champion in the series. Blue: "Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I am the most powerful trainer in the world!" *badass theme kicks in*
@@jedimobslayer2480 no I’m not a Geeta hater, I just like the theme for Nemona more. Also technically speaking Nemona is the real champion. The song is good too I was joking about it being better not heard but I prefer Nemonas champion thene
1# Cynthia - She's just the best champion even to this day. 2# Blue - Even to this day I remember this quote "Do you know what this means? I am the strongest pokemon trainer in the world!" 3# Steven - Dude looks classy, had an amazing team. He was strong in the anime as well, and his theme is a banger.
"And now... I'm the Pokémon League Champion! Red! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I'm the most powerful Trainer in the world!" *Smash cut to the hardest champ theme ever*
Why won't you meet our canon Champions, we have: - douchebaggy childhood friend - ẁĥō? - OG of Dragon Tamers - rock collector - ✨️elegance✨️ - Grim Reaper of Japanese Lands - Indian Jesus - living proof that first looks can be misleading - angel among humans - (among)us - king who doesn't know where his kingdom is (literally) - "Are you sure you aren't evil...?" - genderbend yandere Ash
@@galaxystudios370 A confusion caused by difference from my laungage and English. In my laungage, "Indianie" (Indians) are American continents' natives. The origin of the world comes from XV century, and the word cane from Christopher Columbus who called them like that ("Indios") because he believed he traveled to India. And Alder is heavily inspired by the indigenous. People of India, in my laungage, are called "Hindusi" (Hindi; plural)... which can cause a lot of confusion, but not as much as before where we called them "Indusi" (Indi), and was really hard to differentiate "Indians" from "Indi". So, we are calling people of India "Hindusi", from the Hindi laungage By the way... I've just NOW have realized that English don't call America natives "Indians" like we, and some other nations do... I understand the confusion; I am confused as well. So... I'll try to change it... but I don't know how.
@@Oscarus4250to be fair, we did call Indigenous people Indians, and the government refers to them as “American Indians”, so it’s not incorrect. People just started calling them differently at some point
Blue: Never thought you'd actually achieve my level loser Lance: My 3 illegitimate Dragonite will take care of you Steven: You're definitely a good trainer, but I'll have to defeat you Wallace: Why am I here again? Cynthia: Lol do you have a death wish Alder: I'm not the real champion, N is Iris: Let's party before my dragons roast your a$$
Holy moly, Cynthia’s theme and Blue’s theme in the remake of red/green are my faves, I’m always emotional when I listen to them, in general, POKEMON MAKES ME WANNA GO BACK IN TIME IN A BLINK, how amazing was growing up listening these HOLY BANGERS
That's such a jumpscare for everyone peekin' into others' homes. I kinda wish that in future gens, there was just a random house where you could fight her. 😂
not enough people are talking about the sun and moon champion theme!! its so adorable, it feels like its celebrating all the generations before it while still including a tropical themed flair of its own
@@cristiancarretero2431 Make that bad AI and terrible build. A properly built Espathra would have been more than enough to mercilessly sweep an unprepared player by itself.
@@thelordoflulz This. She has a field setter (Glimmora) as her last Pokemon, which is stupid. She has a barely decent Espathra. Her Kingambit should have been her LAST pokemon, to fully benefit its ability. Everyone makes fun of Diantha, but Geeta makes Diantha seem like Cynthia by a mile.
Green: You, stupid idiot, face me and you will lose Trace: Hey buddy, let's get fun Lance: I'm not cheating, I swear Steven: If you don't have stones, you can't challenge me. Wallace: I'm FA-BU-LOUS Cinthya: My piano claims souls Alder: This is the Last Dance Iris: Wallace, you're wrong I AM THE FABULOUS. Diantha: Let's finish quick, I must be in the film set You: This is so easy Lionel: I won the World Cup with Argentina, I will beat you. Geeta: I'm not Olympia's Daughter, I sear.
Say whatever you want; but I loooovvvvveeeee Geeta's theme. No other Champion theme emphasises the region as much as Geeta's theme. • Begins with a Pasodoble • You can hear notes very similar to flamenco throughout the theme periodically • That Spanish Guitar about one minute later ... Yep, that's how the representative of Paldea's theme should sound. This composition makes even more sense when you remember what Geeta said ‘Paldea is my ideal world’. Plus did I say that this was Masuda's last composition for game freak? Which is why you can hear so many themes throughout? From Lance's theme to even Giovanni's USUM theme (atleast that's what I felt). This theme is a culmination of Masuda's previous bangers and yet it has its own unique taste ... Definitely one of the better Champion themes throughout the series.
Blue and Leon are game climax battles, the music says that's the most important battle of your career, even if it's more agressive in Blue's case. Lance/Red and Cynthia go about the impending doom you're about to face, either by suffering from Full-Restoreitis or directly with death by stomping in the case of Cynthia. Also Cynthia actually haunts you through Gen5, 7 and 8. Steven's song is quite similar in vibe with those two, it also gives the rush of fighting while the world is crumbling around you. Alder, Iris and Diantha's themes are quite accordingly to their personalities, Alder's theme is like 'enjoy the moment and celebrate life' vibe, Iris is like 'keep your dreams high and strive for them' while Diantha's theme talks about the beauty of the battle for the championship. S&M battle also gives an 'enjoy life' vibe, and the fact that you are currently defending the Champion title. For Gen9, Nemona is like she's actually enjoying the fact that you have reached her true level and she's having the battle of ther life.
Will +1 for Leon with an interesting nod: **You hear the original Hall of Fame leitmotif through Leon's track.** There is absolutely __nothing__ that says "you are writing history" quite like hearing that from what could be called "history" in the series - and a track used to say "You have made your permanent mark on this realm. Congratulations" no less. "What a legendary time it's been" indeed. Gonna highlight Alola 1 as having a similar atmosphere without going too hard into major callbacks, though it's more "You have __written__ history getting here" at that point. Alola 2 feels more like a "Let's see if you can overtake me, it'll be fun to see what you can do" track.
So many of these are phenomenal, and of course I'm partial to Cynthia's, but Leon's theme just kind of makes me smile. One of the more "What a journey we've had" songs, and it brings me joy
I know it was incredibly easy, but Gen 6 will always hold a special place for me. They were just purely fun games, and Diantha's theme absolutely slaps. I also love the Gen 6 version of Steven/Wallace, ORAS is easily my favorite set of games.
Because I swear Gen 7 is so underrated it’s one of my favorites the story the music everything in Pokemon sun and moon was perfect it was amazing and Gen 9 is very good too but despite the graphics and frame rate that’s what brings it down because Gen 9 has an incredible story and music it’s just the graphics and frame rate that brings it down if that was fixed I feel like Gen 9 would be the best Pokemon game since sun and moon
I swear Leon holds a special place in my heart in terms of champion fights. SwSh was my first game in a while and while I did think it was rather easy, Leon as a champion WASN'T, especially due to the massive level jump between Chairman Rose (literally the last trainer in the story before Leon) and him. He gave me the biggest challenge of the entire game and for that I think he's cool.
he's cool to me too bcz he and Lance are the only one's who actually behave as a Champion, helping u on your way, defeating the bad guys/random dynamax mons and Leon is even cooler than Lance bcz Leon also fights the Legendary pokemon himself instead of letting a 10 year old battle it
It's so sick how Blue uses the World Champion Theme in Unova and Kalos, also has the most remixes in general. Truly one of the most iconic pokemon characters to this day!
Well of course he has more remixes, he is the first champion giving him an extra cameo appearance in HGSS, also Red and Blue has had two different remakes in FRLG and the Let's Go games.
Almost everyone doesn't first of all no champion decides to exploit a natural advantage of using 7 pokemon with one needing to be killed twice. No champion will ever do this they want fair fights volo is more of super boss not a champion I understand what your thinking since it's the final fight but there is no such thing as a champion in hisui as there is no gym leaders nor league since wardens I can get around being a gym leader but it doesn't make since to have volo here since it's mainly a final fight not a champion
I think that Volo is the champion of hisui. 1st he's related to cynthia and has her team execpt Milotic.2nd he's a powerful trainer with his own theme.3rd he's important to the story and has been there since the beginning. Last he is cool.
This is a great video but I will always have a minor problem that none of these include N's Theme. He beat the Elite Four and Champion before you just like Blue did. It may not say "Champion N" but he absolutely counts.
ALL of them are amazing, but the ones that *STAND OUT* to me the most are: Cynthia, Iris, Geeta, Diantha, Alder, Red's/Lance's, Wallace/Steven and Selene/Elio/Kukui's champion theme. Cynthia, Iris, and Geeta are my *PERSONAL* top three favourite themes though. Fourth place ties Diantha's theme with Red's/Lance's theme. Then fifth place ties Wallace's/Steven's theme with Alder's theme. Blue's theme is VERY good, but it feels very basic sometimes, even if there are some triumphant and very important aspects to the theme itself. I'd say Hau's theme is very good, but it doesn't have this feeling to it that makes me want to relisten to it and engrave it into my mind for a lifetime. It fits his character for sure, but I feel like it's not something I'd listen to as often for intensity sake. It still is VERY good though. Selene/Elio/Kukui's theme is iconic/thematic because of the fact that it's mostly yours/the player's theme song, and I feel like that meaning behind it is very special to me and makes the song more memorable. But I just personally think my other preferred champion themes are stronger. Nemona's champion theme, while fits the narrative of the story SO well and makes you feel really happy you're battling NEMONA!! I love this theme, obviously I do! But, I think I prefer Geeta's theme over hers all day any day. This theme is very lovely and wonderful, but I just... ugh, it's not my fault pokemon always makes certified bangers. :( Oh uh yeah... I guess Leon's theme exists too... lol. Haha, sorry, his theme has some strong and nice aspects to it, that leave you feeling competitive, but it feels so... lifeless. I think it's preference from my side, because I just wasn't as big of a fan of cheering being an instrumental component of the Galar battle soundtrack. If I have some positive things to say about the Galar champion theme is that the introduction and the things that lead up to the chorus are very good, but... the cheering is... not it for me. Yes, it's mostly the fact that the song isn't AS hype, energetic, thematic, intense, or strong as other themes are, but the cheering as an element just... makes me not like this song as much. Sadly. Now let's go to the themes that I adore the most. I also tend to be more analytical and critical of things that I enjoy. Btw my top favourites will be discussed at the end of the comment: 5. Alder's theme is sadly super repetitive, BUT, it still is so GOOD when I listen to it or remember it exists. It's like a happy little gem that's buried deeeeeep within the recesses of my memories, so I feel so alive and happy when I DO remember it lol. Wallace's/Steven's theme (they're almost practically the same for me lol), are very GREAT, like they are energetic, hype, remind me of the region and its heart, fit the theme of the region's soundtrack, etc. But it's in fifth place because of its extra repetitive nature (yes, I am aware pokemon music is MEANT to be repetitive and loop, but sometimes it is VERY obvious when certain songs go on loop and you get superrrr annoyed by it.) BUT, this theme is so, so, POWERFUL though and I love it! It has these feelings to it that make me feel nostalgic too. Idk, that's why I love it still. 4. Red's/Lance's theme fit the very intense, very powerful and (when you battle Red) very intense. When it gets stuck in your head, and you feel like humming it or singing it wherever you go, you just... you feel like you're on Mt. Silver or in the pokemon league. I dunno, this song really helped me get through some parts of my childhood and made me feel a lot safer. So I have a lot of nostalgic reasons why I put this higher on my list. Diantha's theme is SO heavenly, it's like the antithesis, the foil to Cynthia's theme! It's so orchestral and feels like a divine sort of power instead! It makes you just in absolute awe of the melodies and instruments. It honestly is such good daydreaming material, especially when you listen to an orchestral cover/cinematic theme of the song. I dunno, yeah, that's all I gotta say. Very elegant sounding, and adds to the mysteriousness and the feeling of classiness through power that Diantha just holds. Very magical and enchanting too! :D 3. Geeta's fucking THEME, LET'S GOOOOO!! Okay, so... goddammit, how do I say this?? But like?? WHEN I FIRST FUCKING HEARD THIS THING, THIS DAMNED THEME. I JUST, OMFG. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE, REAL, VIBRANT, AND JUST DAMN. Geeta's theme is like... S-tier, but like there are other S-tiers out there too. IT has so much meaning to it, knowing that the person who composed the song is like no longer going to be working in pokemon. This being that composer's last song makes this even more special. Every time I listen to this song, I feel like I have a reason for hope, a feeling like there is a bright future for me. I feel good about myself, and I just... damn. This song also fits Geeta's idealistic mindset and how she likes to maintain that. It's such a good song though... JUST WISH IT WAS FUCKING LOUDER AND DIDN'T HAVE THAT SHITTY GLITCH. (Yes, this champion theme song is the song I hum and sing the most as of right now (January, 18, 2023), but damn is it GOOD.) 2. Iris' theme, a whimsical one that leaves you on the edge of your seat as you battle her. It's magical, enticing, powerful, raw, and energetic. It's got this feeling to it that makes your brain go,, ajflnadlfjnadfjal. See? I can't even articulate myself because that's how good this theme is! Words cannot describe how lovely this song is. It fits her character and shows the duality of dragon types and it's just... full of life? I have a lot of nostalgia for this battle theme too though, so I can honestly only say that... that is contributing to me putting at number 2. But it's objectively a phenomenal theme and I hope to see more Iris champion theme enthusiasts. 1. Yeah... I think we all saw this one coming... despite its repetitive nature, despite how grating it can be when it repeats so damn much. This fucking theme... THIS FUCKING THEME. Cynthia. Champion Cynthia. You have given me nostalgia, YOU were the first damned champion I ever fought in my life. Your theme is so chilling, intense, powerful, strong, nostalgic, and makes me feel so proud. This character's personality shines through the song, it fits her aesthetic and aura too. It is a showmanship of just how versatile, skilled, intelligent, and competent the Sinnoh Champ is at battling. I can't help but feel bad if I put Iris' theme above this one, because this one holds a special place in my heart. It just is special and it is the definition of what I think is truly a competent champion's theme should sound like. It fits the bill of what competent champions should have blaring as they fuck you over and whoop your ass in battle. This song, I love it. I ADORE it. I will find myself humming this song whenever the mood suits me. It makes me feel like I am really amazing and happy. I feel closely connected to Cynthia's character. Idk, I just... the synths go wild in this one. The drums are AMAZING. I just... I can't get enough of it? It's fitting for the first woman champion in pokemon to be introduced. I love it. I think the fact that nostalgia for Sinnoh exists, I just.. it really has a powerful influence on me. Cynth's theme is the number 1, S-tier theme for Champion music. I stand by this.
nemonas whole final battle feels so special. the best of the best at the school and the league is right infront of you. you and your best friend and battle buddy get to have one last meaningful battle infront of everyone. even when she loses, shes so proud of you. thats why nemona is my favorite rival and is probably one of the best champions to me. her character is so upbeat :D
@@Oscarus4250 Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it the case that Legends: Arceus didn’t have a champion? I understand Volo operates more as a super fight, but I feel like he’s the closest thing to a champion in that game.
@@phntmthf5505 Of course there's none. But even if, I can't call it "Champion Battle", because the odds are heavily rigged in Volo's favor He uses 7 Pokemon in a battle against you (and one of them has to be fought twice!), while you have a maximum of 6 Pokemon - no matter what you do, Volo has the natural advantage which no canon Champion want to exploit. He's not the first one in canon to utilize that strategy - Greevil and Ghetsis do so as well, but you fight their Legendaries (Shadow Lugia and Black/White Kyurem) before the 6vs6 battle, and in Greevil's case, you can completely avoid confrontation with Lugia by using Master Ball and snagging it, and in Ghetsis's case, N heals you (at least I think he does) before the battle. And they are considered villains, not noble warriors like... most canon Champions are. But Volo is even worse - you fight his Legendary; Giratina; AFTER the Full Battle with him, and you AREN'T HEALED! To make matters worse, Giratina' Shadow Force in that game is one of the most broken attacks in all canon Pokemon with main series mechanics... prior to Gen 9, which... let's just not talk about Gen 9 competitive, ok? It's powerful (even more so in Origin Form in exchange for not having 100% Accuracy), and obscures Giratina, *halving the chance to hit it!* If you're unlucky, you may never damage it outside of specific situations. Yes, Normal Pokemon stop Shadow Force, but there aren't many Normal types in that game which are particular impressive, and chances are high that your Normal types could be fainted. Volo's fight in Legends: Arceus might be the most difficult in all canon Pokemon games with standard mechanics, but the main reason being that this fight is unfair in your favor. It's not the hardest Pokemon battle in all games, because games like Radical Red, Insurgence, Reborn or Rejuvenation have lots of even harder battles that are 6vs6, but still - that's an really big achievement for that nutty Arcoos wannabe
I have been playing Pokemon since Yellow, my Best Friend gave it to me in a ROM Emulator in a Floppy Disk, was December 13, 1997. My birthday, that day, my adventure as a Pokemon Trainer started, I have played every single game that Pokemon has given to us. The best franchise for my childhood, My best friend left this world in 2015 at his 21 years old by a bad driver in a car accident... I felt devastated, two days later he appeared as the shop keeper from Pokemon Rumble Blast, he quoted "Hi Billy." Sure i was happy, for some reason i want to believe he came to say goodbye, after a while Pokemon Sun and Moon came out, I bought the game and in his honor I had a Totodile in my team, his favorite Pokemon forever! I made him train so hard with Evs properly to ensure max 2 stats as the maingame would let me possible and we finally got there... (54:35) The Pokemon League, the first Pokemon League where we needed to defend for the first time our title, where we earned along the isles and gained respect from each legendary... Feraligatr in the first line all pumped and ready to defend for what he trained so hard, I send my first attack: "Ice Punch..." and the battle started... We had won... and this music... gave me shivers, I know my brother was right next to me see me enjoying our childhood game once more and continue our journey together, hope he had fun, I really had it too! I miss you bro, wont let you down in life. Im a software developer now, hope life gives me the joy to make a minigame in your honor someday.
I went back with the 3DS releases and finished Pokemon Yellow with 151 Pokemon caught and Gen 2 with all 251 Pokemon. Played through all of Crystal just to get the Celebi. Also mastered Gen 1 glitches and not only did the shiny ditto glitch using Red Gyrados, but also learned the # manipulate to make any pokemon appear in Gen 1. There are some really cool glitches in Gen 1!! Started Gen 3, beat FR/LG twice and caught two of the legendary dogs for my main file but I started in 2018 and have yet to finish it. When I'm done with that and got all (387?), then I'll be a true Pokemon master.
The sun and moon theme is so underrated. It’s the only champion theme that’s *your* theme instead of another pre-existing champion’s. Perfect for a game where you end up becoming the first champion
@@SMCwasTakendont get me wrong gen 3 is so fooking amazing. I just think the route music in those games far surpass the E4/champion theme. IMO a champion theme that beats the rest has to have its own unique style and feel. Gen 4 certainly does sound a lot like other pokemon e4 and champion theme but it does it the best IMO. Still tho gen 3 4 and 5 are peak Pokemon
Diantha's theme was the last unique one, it's amazing that we have gone for 3 whole generations now with such shitty champion music that is just the remixed title theme.
Cynthia's theme is the most powerful champion theme; however, my favourite theme is actually Sun and Moon. When I listen to the theme, it tells me this message: Congratulation on being this far. Now, my kid, expand your wing and fly higher; the sky has no limit.
1 Cynthia (Diamond Pearl and Platinum version): Her ost is unbeatable, just like her 2 Blue (Fire Red Leaf Green Version): It makes you feel in trouble 3 Steven (Ruby Sapphire Emerald Version): TRUMPETS AT THEIR MAXIMUM POWER 4 Lance and Red (HGSS version): Epic, just epic, nothing else to say 5 Diantha: The ost is way more better than the battle, so energic The other ones are way and way worse.
Blue , Lance , Cynthia ... the best champion song for me. Reminds me of everytime when matching this champions when i was a kid, scary as shit man. Thanks for the memories
Shh, the newbies need to figure it out themselves. He knows most likely, but it's somewhat an act they have to play up as the role of champion/e4's strongest. Those who barely won would be horrified with the knowledge there were stronger out there than lance. It becomes an overwhelming feeling, that all that hard work barely got them by and devolves into believing they aren't strong. Ignorence is bliss in this case.
Fr why is everyone sleeping on it💀it’s one of the only ones that doesn’t automatically switch settings or have crazy sound effects in between, feels kind of epic
@@LeafBro_Gen 7 will always hold a special place in my heart it had the music story and everything it was perfect that’s exactly what Gen 9 has but the frame rate and graphics are the downfall if that was fixed I feel like Gen 9 would have been the best Pokemon game since Gen 7
I got bored with Paldea so I haven’t finished the game like at all. But that champion theme is actually really good. The incorporation of flamenco was so good. I hope one day we can get a bachata champion theme lol
it's still the only one to really give you that "oh shit" feeling imo johto's is also good because of the silence at the start which contrasts the loudness of all the other battle themes at the time all the others range from mediocre to great but don't really have the impact of the first two
@@conflictedomega7562 hell her champion encounter theme before you fight her is so good and has an air of intimidation to it. One of the few pre fight tunes that stand out and stick to you.
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im noticing a pattern where in each odd numbered gen, there's always more than one champion 😮
Well... In Ultra sun & ultra moon there is more than 3 champion
Wait-
well in 2nd generation there's also Red as champion
Um... Gen 1... Gen 1 has 1 champion. If you count the player character, well, then all the even numbers count as well lmao.
@@zernek9199 They're referring to Trace, the rival in 'Let's Go', which is set in Kanto (pictured in the image). The video is ordering them by region, not generation.
Both Cynthia and Lances songs gives the feeling that you’re in trouble, this is a very scary battle. Iris and Dianthas themes are so magical, confident and exciting. The sun and moon themes are so happy and sounds like you’ve already won.
Cynthia is still a nightmare 😶
In the Sun and Moon games, The last fight is you Defending your Champion Title. So that assessment is pretty accurate.
cynthia just gave me anxiety
that's exactly the case on Sun and Moon, you're not battling a champion, you're defending your title AS champion.
Steven's theme gives me this too
HGSS Champion theme (20:20) is truly one of my favorite themes. The beginning has this mysterious vibe to it... It hits completely different when battling Red, tho. Like, "Bruh...This Lv 88 Pikachu wylin tf out rn" lol
i prefer a lvl88 pikachu over a lvl88 garchomp tbh (to fight against)
@jointser1008 Oh, for sure. Cynthia's Garchomp was busted lol
Personally a bigger fan of the original HS theme. It feels more dramatic, a true theme for a champion's fight. HGSS feels very disappointing. Compare it to everything else in this list and it almost sounds closer to a regular battle fight.
I like Johto 3 the best
Dianthas theme goes unnecessary hard
Weird way to spell necessarily, tbh
Agreed, and it was that theme that gave us a Gen III remake hint: another reason why I love it.
At least it’s harder than her actual fight
For sure!
Best theme ever
Something a lot of people seem to forget is N was a Champion and technically would be part of the themes cause you beat him to become champion technically.
Good point. But to be fair, most of us tend to associate him as the *public* King of Team Plasma (instead of the real, hidden one: Ghetsis), and the Chosen Heroic Rival.
Diantha's theme is so good holy shit. X and Y music is so underrated
THANK YOU
Cynthia’s is unbeatable, but the SunMoon original theme gets me emotional because it feels like you’ve already won and the battle is a celebration of you
Its interesting... Sun and moon is my least favorite champion theme for the same reason. I think the credits theme is where you should celebrate not in the final battle.
@@AndroidHarrisi actually think it's more like, your theme.
you won you are the champion dude, every champion has their own theme how could you not have a theme? I think it's really cool.
@@darklex5150 but it's just a more congratulatory version of the main pokemon theme/title screen theme. It's not distinctly yours. Red also has a remixed version of the main theme which in turn could be seen as your theme since you fight yourself pretty much. They were trying something new but I just didn't like it as much. Though it's better than la primerib geeta theme. I listened to that one a lot and tried to like it it's actually my least favorite. Nemonia/Paldea 2 goes hard tho.
The Sun and Moon one is one of my favourites because it feels like something that is playing for every other Champion, too. It's a Celebration of what it means to be a Pokemon Trainer, especially with the beautiful throwback to the first games at the start.
I think my favourite has to be the theme for fighting Lance. His theme is by far the most menacing at start up, and has this dangerous undertone all throughout. Closely followed by Cynthia 3 here. But pretty much all of these are just FIRE.
Well technically you did win, you are the alola champion, the real theme is called alola league defense or title defense theme
I haven't played since black/white, and I did NOT expect the Alola 2 theme to go that hard. certified banger
You should try out Gen 7 then! I've skipped gens 8 and 9 b/c I didn't want to spend the money (and because I was unsure of the game quality), but if you can get past the tutorial Alola is a blast! There are some legitimately difficult fights in it too -- both in the original Sun and Moon but ESPECIALLY in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In terms of story, I prefer the originals; but in terms of gameplay I cannot recommend USUM more (and the story is still really good). Solid new Pokemon, too -- just try it out, it's so worth it imo
@@swagathan5 Nice choice gen 8 and 9 are so 👎
@@IdentifiantE.Slegends arceus is right there bud
Gen 7 is like a spiritual sequel to Gen 5. You should play it if you're able
alola 2 goes SO HARD dude I haven't finished the game yet, but hearing that champion theme makes me wanna keep going 😭😭😭😭😭
Blue's theme in fire red and leaf grean is absolutely a chill giver
Man, that just sounds like a sloppy assault on the eardrums tbh. So many different sounds going on at a crackhead tempo and most of the sounds don't compliment each other.. annoying siren sound effects throughout. Not much harmony, just a bunch of chaos.
@@TruthTe11er It could also simply be because of the hardware limitations. Very ambitious I have to say.
@@TruthTe11erIt is true, more than relaxing, it fills me with despair and sometimes adrenaline it was difficult to defeat blue 💀 later I got used to it now it's a great song
I think it is way better than the most recent one. I don't know I prefer the messy sound over the clean one. It gives the occasion justice. I mean ist the champ after all
For those of us growing up, we knew the war about to happen.
Iris's theme really did feel like a farewell to me
Like the Pokemon franchise saying good-bye to the 2d sprites that we all grew up with
I remember playing Black 2 as a kid, and I STRUGGLED against Iris. I think it took me almost a full week before I finally beat her.
0:00:00 - Blue [Red/Blue/Yellow]
0:03:00 - Blue [Fire Red/Leaf Green]
0:06:00 - Blue [Black/White]
0:09:00 - Blue [Black 2/White 2]
0:11:49 - Blue [Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon]
0:14:55 - Trace [Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!]
0:17:20 - Lance/Red [Gold/Silver/Crystal]
0:20:20 - Lance/Red [Heart Gold/Soul Silver]
0:23:19 - Lance/Red [Black 2/White 2]
0:26:09 - Steven/Wallace [Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald]
0:29:08 - Steven/Wallace [Black 2/White 2]
0:31:18 - Steven [Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire]
0:33:43 - Cynthia [Diamond/Pearl/Platinum]
0:36:43 - Cynthia [Black/White]
0:39:42 - Cynthia [Black 2/White 2]
0:42:32 - Cynthia [Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl]
0:45:41 - Alder [Black/White]
0:48:41 - Iris [Black 2/White 2]
0:51:39 - Diantha [X/Y]
0:54:34 - Champion [Sun/Moon]
0:58:12 - Champion [Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon]
1:01:14 - Leon [Sword/Shield]
1:04:43 - Geeta [Scarlet/Violet]
1:08:00 - Champion Nemona [Scarlet/Violet]
great👍
54:32 is champion kukui theme, and you can found this theme in usum... But ok..
U didnt need to waste ur time, theres a description
Blue has a theme in BW??
Its actually from x and y, in the game files
Diantha's theme is amazing...too bad the battle itself against her is as underwhelming as it is
She simply didn't have a reason to become as threatening as the others. The only threat to you was under her nose as like her acting sponsor or whatever. Though IIRC the only person shown in this video with a higher level pokemon than her is Alder, so in lore she doesn't have much to worry about.
The problem is the type of champion Diantha is. She is so in sync with her pokemon she can tell them what moves to use and how to dodge with just her eyes.
While everyone is calling the attacks out so the opponent can get ready to give counter commands, Diantha is there silently having her team methodically work through yours while you have to guess what she will do.
Outside the games she is a legit threat due to no verbal commands and high levels. In games we out level and the "no verbal commands" is the default.
Plus being the champion is only a very recent thing, 2 months.
Cynthia, Iris, Elio/Selene, and Nemona have the best themes
Steven is Underrated and the best one imo, its not a bop like other people say, it's a BANGER and it tells a story without words, Hoenn's Battle themes tell a story without words, Gen 3 music is underrated nowadays, i know Gen 5 also does that but its more amplified in Gen 3
@@SMCwasTaken Steven's is also really really good, he just doesn't make my personal top pick
The fact that the producers put all their money on Cynthia's theme that they forgot to make one for their Elite 4
Oh no, they barely did. Even if it's just a pitch shift of the gym leader theme.
Blue's theme in my opinion is the best. It's perfectly constructed as a theme, musically speaking. It has a twisted start and the second part of the theme starts when pokeballs open, plus it has a tension climax moment followed by a heroic "release" later. Not only it is build a lot on the character, but also on the context. I mean, that impactful start follows the phrase: "I'm the strongest trainer in the world!!"
You’re right and the remake in lets go was perfect 👌
It has a megalomaniac ring to it, which fits Blue perfectly
I agree. It's SO iconic too. Fitting for the first champion in the series.
Blue: "Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I am the most powerful trainer in the world!" *badass theme kicks in*
@@IdentifiantE.Sthe best remake
you're so right 🫡
I want the champion of Paldea
1:04:44
The real champion of Paldea
1:08:00
Perfection
But Geeta’s theme is better.
@@jedimobslayer2480 it’s better not heard
@@deep_cover1879 you just don’t like Geeta, understandable, but her theme is good, that’s a fact.
@@jedimobslayer2480 no I’m not a Geeta hater, I just like the theme for Nemona more. Also technically speaking Nemona is the real champion. The song is good too I was joking about it being better not heard but I prefer Nemonas champion thene
@deep_cover1879 As a Geeta hater myself, I see this as an absolute win.
1# Cynthia - She's just the best champion even to this day.
2# Blue - Even to this day I remember this quote "Do you know what this means? I am the strongest pokemon trainer in the world!"
3# Steven - Dude looks classy, had an amazing team. He was strong in the anime as well, and his theme is a banger.
Don’t forget “…” from Red
Cynthia was lucky enough to keep her champion title, and not lose it, even for Platinum Version. Lucky for her!
"And now... I'm the Pokémon League Champion! Red! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I'm the most powerful Trainer in the world!" *Smash cut to the hardest champ theme ever*
#3. Nemona
#2. Cynthia
#1. YOU (Sun/Moon)
BDSP Cynthia actually stomps Red@@idonkat6097
48:41
Love Iris's theme, so dreamy✨️
One of my favorites but loops in game so it gets kinda annoying.
@@Lloydproductions4171 like all the other themes I would say ?
@snowieproductions4171 that just means her battle lasts a while
@@Lloydproductions4171 the whole Unova E4 theme is like that. The champion sucks ass in that region.
@Yokai_Yuri what are you even on about, unova E4 and iris are all great, much better than the modern iteration of the E4 and Geeta 🤮
Red's theme will always be the best.The starting beats always gives me chills
Facts. Hands down.
Why won't you meet our canon Champions, we have:
- douchebaggy childhood friend
- ẁĥō?
- OG of Dragon Tamers
- rock collector
- ✨️elegance✨️
- Grim Reaper of Japanese Lands
- Indian Jesus
- living proof that first looks can be misleading
- angel among humans
- (among)us
- king who doesn't know where his kingdom is (literally)
- "Are you sure you aren't evil...?"
- genderbend yandere Ash
Please don't call someone who isn't from India Indian.
Other than that, good job
@@galaxystudios370 A confusion caused by difference from my laungage and English.
In my laungage, "Indianie" (Indians) are American continents' natives. The origin of the world comes from XV century, and the word cane from Christopher Columbus who called them like that ("Indios") because he believed he traveled to India. And Alder is heavily inspired by the indigenous.
People of India, in my laungage, are called "Hindusi" (Hindi; plural)... which can cause a lot of confusion, but not as much as before where we called them "Indusi" (Indi), and was really hard to differentiate "Indians" from "Indi". So, we are calling people of India "Hindusi", from the Hindi laungage
By the way... I've just NOW have realized that English don't call America natives "Indians" like we, and some other nations do... I understand the confusion; I am confused as well.
So... I'll try to change it... but I don't know how.
@@Oscarus4250 No worries.
LMAO TRUE
@@Oscarus4250to be fair, we did call Indigenous people Indians, and the government refers to them as “American Indians”, so it’s not incorrect. People just started calling them differently at some point
Those trumpets will forever live in my heart. #Gen3 #HoennForever
Blue: Never thought you'd actually achieve my level loser
Lance: My 3 illegitimate Dragonite will take care of you
Steven: You're definitely a good trainer, but I'll have to defeat you
Wallace: Why am I here again?
Cynthia: Lol do you have a death wish
Alder: I'm not the real champion, N is
Iris: Let's party before my dragons roast your a$$
And now Kieran! in the second DLC. Is like... Kieran: f*ck me now, moron, you'll pay for what you did to me with Ogerpon! xDDD
As bad as Geeta was as a champion her theme indeed slaps. Nemona has a good theme but I love glitchXcity version alot more.
why does Pokemon music slap so hard anyway? it's to good lol
1:08:21 I personally believe Nemonas theme is top tier
Not enough people are talking about it
@@benhazevoet3012 I haven't even finished half of Scarlet to even say anything.
Differently in my top 3 all time for sure. It's going to be a classic years to come
I think pokemon scarlet & violet will be classic years to come.
Lance, Cynthia, Iris literally chefs kiss😮💨 brings back so much memories 🔥
Holy moly, Cynthia’s theme and Blue’s theme in the remake of red/green are my faves, I’m always emotional when I listen to them, in general, POKEMON MAKES ME WANNA GO BACK IN TIME IN A BLINK, how amazing was growing up listening these HOLY BANGERS
I still vivid remember entering that random beach house in B/W just to find Cynthia chilling there...
She sent me straight to the pokemon center.
That's such a jumpscare for everyone peekin' into others' homes. I kinda wish that in future gens, there was just a random house where you could fight her. 😂
not enough people are talking about the sun and moon champion theme!! its so adorable, it feels like its celebrating all the generations before it while still including a tropical themed flair of its own
easily the worst one imo
@@conflictedomega7562 how
@@conflictedomega7562 I still like the ultra Sun ultra Moon because it's like mixed with hau theme but a lot more like actual champion theme
@@conflictedomega7562 how can you say that when Alder's exists
@@devonchafe2764Alder's theme was so bad they replaced it instantly with Iris's
hoenn theme is straight up headbanger for me
Ikr? It tells a story without words, i believe Pokemon Battle themes should return to Orchestras
Entire Hoenn soundtrack was headbangers
Geeta has the best Champion theme despite having the worst Champion team. Funny how that works.
I also really like the BW2, XY, and SM themes.
I believe her team is not bad at all, gamefreak did Geeta dirty giving her a really bad ai
@@cristiancarretero2431 Make that bad AI and terrible build. A properly built Espathra would have been more than enough to mercilessly sweep an unprepared player by itself.
@@thelordoflulz This.
She has a field setter (Glimmora) as her last Pokemon, which is stupid.
She has a barely decent Espathra.
Her Kingambit should have been her LAST pokemon, to fully benefit its ability.
Everyone makes fun of Diantha, but Geeta makes Diantha seem like Cynthia by a mile.
Nemonas Theme realy feels like the first true camp theme since X and Y. The piano realy hits different
Green: You, stupid idiot, face me and you will lose
Trace: Hey buddy, let's get fun
Lance: I'm not cheating, I swear
Steven: If you don't have stones, you can't challenge me.
Wallace: I'm FA-BU-LOUS
Cinthya: My piano claims souls
Alder: This is the Last Dance
Iris: Wallace, you're wrong I AM THE FABULOUS.
Diantha: Let's finish quick, I must be in the film set
You: This is so easy
Lionel: I won the World Cup with Argentina, I will beat you.
Geeta: I'm not Olympia's Daughter, I sear.
I never realized that Leon’s theme has parts of the Wedgehurst theme in it. Great way to tie in the hometown
Say whatever you want; but I loooovvvvveeeee Geeta's theme. No other Champion theme emphasises the region as much as Geeta's theme.
• Begins with a Pasodoble
• You can hear notes very similar to flamenco throughout the theme periodically
• That Spanish Guitar about one minute later ...
Yep, that's how the representative of Paldea's theme should sound. This composition makes even more sense when you remember what Geeta said ‘Paldea is my ideal world’.
Plus did I say that this was Masuda's last composition for game freak? Which is why you can hear so many themes throughout? From Lance's theme to even Giovanni's USUM theme (atleast that's what I felt). This theme is a culmination of Masuda's previous bangers and yet it has its own unique taste ... Definitely one of the better Champion themes throughout the series.
It’s a banger for sure!!! I think it’s just tainted because people consider her easy. The music is incredible
the music is good geeta itself is bad
Yeah greeta theme is amazing
Great theme, but too bad she's easy to fight
Cybthia one is too hyping, literally the hardest champion. Max eV, spiritomb no weaknesses.
Blue and Leon are game climax battles, the music says that's the most important battle of your career, even if it's more agressive in Blue's case.
Lance/Red and Cynthia go about the impending doom you're about to face, either by suffering from Full-Restoreitis or directly with death by stomping in the case of Cynthia. Also Cynthia actually haunts you through Gen5, 7 and 8. Steven's song is quite similar in vibe with those two, it also gives the rush of fighting while the world is crumbling around you.
Alder, Iris and Diantha's themes are quite accordingly to their personalities, Alder's theme is like 'enjoy the moment and celebrate life' vibe, Iris is like 'keep your dreams high and strive for them' while Diantha's theme talks about the beauty of the battle for the championship. S&M battle also gives an 'enjoy life' vibe, and the fact that you are currently defending the Champion title.
For Gen9, Nemona is like she's actually enjoying the fact that you have reached her true level and she's having the battle of ther life.
Will +1 for Leon with an interesting nod: **You hear the original Hall of Fame leitmotif through Leon's track.** There is absolutely __nothing__ that says "you are writing history" quite like hearing that from what could be called "history" in the series - and a track used to say "You have made your permanent mark on this realm. Congratulations" no less.
"What a legendary time it's been" indeed.
Gonna highlight Alola 1 as having a similar atmosphere without going too hard into major callbacks, though it's more "You have __written__ history getting here" at that point. Alola 2 feels more like a "Let's see if you can overtake me, it'll be fun to see what you can do" track.
@@Omio9999 yeah it gives that feel of come on you are so close, keep going!!!
cynthia will be always the best
Iris theme >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I always thought the same until I heard Iris's theme
@@mikecontreras0_0 disagree. Iris' is third best for me. Cynthia has the best theme, followed by Diantha, and then Iris, Lance and Geeta.
@@mikecontreras0_0 iris is so good its my top 3 after geeta, but cynthia hit so hars for me
STEVEN THEME >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 👊
All Pokémon Champ Soundtracks [GEN 1-9] 2022
(fix 2 Kanto Champ Alola Tournament/Nemona Champ)
Kanto
0:00 Kanto 1
03:00 Kanto 2
06:00 Kanto 3
09:00 Kanto 4
11:49 Kanto 5
14:55 Kanto 6
Johto
17:20 Johto 1
20:20 Johto 2
23:19 Johto 3
Hoenn
26:09 Hoenn 1
29:08 Hoenn 2
31:18 Hoenn 3
Sinnoh
33:43 Sinnoh 1
36:43 Sinnoh 2
39:42 Sinnoh 3
42:32 Sinnoh 4
Unova
45:41 Unova 1
48:40 Unova 2
Kalos
51:39 Kalos
Alola
54:34 Alola 1
58:12 Alola 2
Galar
01:01:14 Galar
Paldea
01:04:43 Paldea1
01:08:00 Paldea2
So many of these are phenomenal, and of course I'm partial to Cynthia's, but Leon's theme just kind of makes me smile. One of the more "What a journey we've had" songs, and it brings me joy
I know it was incredibly easy, but Gen 6 will always hold a special place for me. They were just purely fun games, and Diantha's theme absolutely slaps. I also love the Gen 6 version of Steven/Wallace, ORAS is easily my favorite set of games.
Pokemon gotta make a kalos remake
That would take 6-7 years since they gotta make unova first and also they might make one more Johto remake
@@dashtoroya2838 True; with several hints in SV, Kalos Remakes might be sooner than later.
wake up man
Gotta get Kierans 3rd theme on here
54:35 why is EVERYONE SLEEPING ON SUN AND MOON CHAMPION SONG?! ITS PACKED💯🙌
Because I swear Gen 7 is so underrated it’s one of my favorites the story the music everything in Pokemon sun and moon was perfect it was amazing and Gen 9 is very good too but despite the graphics and frame rate that’s what brings it down because Gen 9 has an incredible story and music it’s just the graphics and frame rate that brings it down if that was fixed I feel like Gen 9 would be the best Pokemon game since sun and moon
SUN AND MOON FIRST THEME IS SO HAAAAAAARDDDDDDDDD
I swear Leon holds a special place in my heart in terms of champion fights. SwSh was my first game in a while and while I did think it was rather easy, Leon as a champion WASN'T, especially due to the massive level jump between Chairman Rose (literally the last trainer in the story before Leon) and him. He gave me the biggest challenge of the entire game and for that I think he's cool.
he's cool to me too bcz he and Lance are the only one's who actually behave as a Champion, helping u on your way, defeating the bad guys/random dynamax mons and Leon is even cooler than Lance bcz Leon also fights the Legendary pokemon himself instead of letting a 10 year old battle it
@@theamazingspooderman2697iris did
@@theamazingspooderman2697Steven and Cynthia also help out the player throughout their journey.
It's so sick how Blue uses the World Champion Theme in Unova and Kalos, also has the most remixes in general. Truly one of the most iconic pokemon characters to this day!
Well of course he has more remixes, he is the first champion giving him an extra cameo appearance in HGSS, also Red and Blue has had two different remakes in FRLG and the Let's Go games.
Nah most iconic is red, then it's blue and then cynthia
You could technically consider Volo as the champion of Hisui, since the Clan wardens are like gym leaders
Almost everyone doesn't first of all no champion decides to exploit a natural advantage of using 7 pokemon with one needing to be killed twice. No champion will ever do this they want fair fights volo is more of super boss not a champion I understand what your thinking since it's the final fight but there is no such thing as a champion in hisui as there is no gym leaders nor league since wardens I can get around being a gym leader but it doesn't make since to have volo here since it's mainly a final fight not a champion
Volo is more like Sada/Turo than Geeta/Nemona
@@Beulraeki also true
@@Beulraeki true, maybe they could do a final boss theme. But that would only have 2 or 3 gens and not all of them…..
I think that Volo is the champion of hisui. 1st he's related to cynthia and has her team execpt Milotic.2nd he's a powerful trainer with his own theme.3rd he's important to the story and has been there since the beginning. Last he is cool.
サンムーンのパートがククイやハウじゃなくて主人公になってるの、とても好きです
Generation 3 tiene la mejor musica
Iris theme will always be my all time favorite, it's so hype it really sounds like a send off to 2D pokemon.
Leon's theme is the weakest out of the bunch tbh
Trippin its at least top 3
Alders theme is the weakest of the bunch
Diantha's theme absolutely slaps, definitely my favorite and the sun and moon themes are also good
This is a great video but I will always have a minor problem that none of these include N's Theme. He beat the Elite Four and Champion before you just like Blue did. It may not say "Champion N" but he absolutely counts.
0:03:00 i will always remember this song because of my first nuzlocke: i lost at the champion
I did not realise how many time's the gen 1 champ theme was remade for newer games
Me, thinking Wallace was a girl until I heard his name: 🧍♀️
3:28 By far my favorite part of any of these themes, it gives Blue a sense of overwhelming authority as a character.
11:49 theme of Pachirisu (vgc 2014)
Leon, Blue and Steven have the best themes they all sound so fast paced and climactic especially Leon’s
ALL of them are amazing, but the ones that *STAND OUT* to me the most are:
Cynthia, Iris, Geeta, Diantha, Alder, Red's/Lance's, Wallace/Steven and Selene/Elio/Kukui's champion theme. Cynthia, Iris, and Geeta are my *PERSONAL* top three favourite themes though. Fourth place ties Diantha's theme with Red's/Lance's theme. Then fifth place ties Wallace's/Steven's theme with Alder's theme.
Blue's theme is VERY good, but it feels very basic sometimes, even if there are some triumphant and very important aspects to the theme itself. I'd say Hau's theme is very good, but it doesn't have this feeling to it that makes me want to relisten to it and engrave it into my mind for a lifetime. It fits his character for sure, but I feel like it's not something I'd listen to as often for intensity sake. It still is VERY good though. Selene/Elio/Kukui's theme is iconic/thematic because of the fact that it's mostly yours/the player's theme song, and I feel like that meaning behind it is very special to me and makes the song more memorable. But I just personally think my other preferred champion themes are stronger. Nemona's champion theme, while fits the narrative of the story SO well and makes you feel really happy you're battling NEMONA!! I love this theme, obviously I do! But, I think I prefer Geeta's theme over hers all day any day. This theme is very lovely and wonderful, but I just... ugh, it's not my fault pokemon always makes certified bangers. :(
Oh uh yeah... I guess Leon's theme exists too... lol. Haha, sorry, his theme has some strong and nice aspects to it, that leave you feeling competitive, but it feels so... lifeless. I think it's preference from my side, because I just wasn't as big of a fan of cheering being an instrumental component of the Galar battle soundtrack. If I have some positive things to say about the Galar champion theme is that the introduction and the things that lead up to the chorus are very good, but... the cheering is... not it for me. Yes, it's mostly the fact that the song isn't AS hype, energetic, thematic, intense, or strong as other themes are, but the cheering as an element just... makes me not like this song as much. Sadly.
Now let's go to the themes that I adore the most. I also tend to be more analytical and critical of things that I enjoy. Btw my top favourites will be discussed at the end of the comment:
5. Alder's theme is sadly super repetitive, BUT, it still is so GOOD when I listen to it or remember it exists. It's like a happy little gem that's buried deeeeeep within the recesses of my memories, so I feel so alive and happy when I DO remember it lol.
Wallace's/Steven's theme (they're almost practically the same for me lol), are very GREAT, like they are energetic, hype, remind me of the region and its heart, fit the theme of the region's soundtrack, etc. But it's in fifth place because of its extra repetitive nature (yes, I am aware pokemon music is MEANT to be repetitive and loop, but sometimes it is VERY obvious when certain songs go on loop and you get superrrr annoyed by it.) BUT, this theme is so, so, POWERFUL though and I love it! It has these feelings to it that make me feel nostalgic too. Idk, that's why I love it still.
4. Red's/Lance's theme fit the very intense, very powerful and (when you battle Red) very intense. When it gets stuck in your head, and you feel like humming it or singing it wherever you go, you just... you feel like you're on Mt. Silver or in the pokemon league. I dunno, this song really helped me get through some parts of my childhood and made me feel a lot safer. So I have a lot of nostalgic reasons why I put this higher on my list.
Diantha's theme is SO heavenly, it's like the antithesis, the foil to Cynthia's theme! It's so orchestral and feels like a divine sort of power instead! It makes you just in absolute awe of the melodies and instruments. It honestly is such good daydreaming material, especially when you listen to an orchestral cover/cinematic theme of the song. I dunno, yeah, that's all I gotta say. Very elegant sounding, and adds to the mysteriousness and the feeling of classiness through power that Diantha just holds. Very magical and enchanting too! :D
3. Geeta's fucking THEME, LET'S GOOOOO!! Okay, so... goddammit, how do I say this?? But like?? WHEN I FIRST FUCKING HEARD THIS THING, THIS DAMNED THEME. I JUST, OMFG. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE, REAL, VIBRANT, AND JUST DAMN. Geeta's theme is like... S-tier, but like there are other S-tiers out there too. IT has so much meaning to it, knowing that the person who composed the song is like no longer going to be working in pokemon. This being that composer's last song makes this even more special. Every time I listen to this song, I feel like I have a reason for hope, a feeling like there is a bright future for me. I feel good about myself, and I just... damn. This song also fits Geeta's idealistic mindset and how she likes to maintain that. It's such a good song though... JUST WISH IT WAS FUCKING LOUDER AND DIDN'T HAVE THAT SHITTY GLITCH. (Yes, this champion theme song is the song I hum and sing the most as of right now (January, 18, 2023), but damn is it GOOD.)
2. Iris' theme, a whimsical one that leaves you on the edge of your seat as you battle her. It's magical, enticing, powerful, raw, and energetic. It's got this feeling to it that makes your brain go,, ajflnadlfjnadfjal. See? I can't even articulate myself because that's how good this theme is! Words cannot describe how lovely this song is. It fits her character and shows the duality of dragon types and it's just... full of life? I have a lot of nostalgia for this battle theme too though, so I can honestly only say that... that is contributing to me putting at number 2. But it's objectively a phenomenal theme and I hope to see more Iris champion theme enthusiasts.
1. Yeah... I think we all saw this one coming... despite its repetitive nature, despite how grating it can be when it repeats so damn much. This fucking theme... THIS FUCKING THEME. Cynthia. Champion Cynthia. You have given me nostalgia, YOU were the first damned champion I ever fought in my life. Your theme is so chilling, intense, powerful, strong, nostalgic, and makes me feel so proud. This character's personality shines through the song, it fits her aesthetic and aura too. It is a showmanship of just how versatile, skilled, intelligent, and competent the Sinnoh Champ is at battling. I can't help but feel bad if I put Iris' theme above this one, because this one holds a special place in my heart. It just is special and it is the definition of what I think is truly a competent champion's theme should sound like. It fits the bill of what competent champions should have blaring as they fuck you over and whoop your ass in battle. This song, I love it. I ADORE it. I will find myself humming this song whenever the mood suits me. It makes me feel like I am really amazing and happy. I feel closely connected to Cynthia's character. Idk, I just... the synths go wild in this one. The drums are AMAZING. I just... I can't get enough of it? It's fitting for the first woman champion in pokemon to be introduced. I love it. I think the fact that nostalgia for Sinnoh exists, I just.. it really has a powerful influence on me. Cynth's theme is the number 1, S-tier theme for Champion music. I stand by this.
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nemonas whole final battle feels so special. the best of the best at the school and the league is right infront of you. you and your best friend and battle buddy get to have one last meaningful battle infront of everyone. even when she loses, shes so proud of you. thats why nemona is my favorite rival and is probably one of the best champions to me. her character is so upbeat :D
I love listening to classic and new Pokémon theme songs it cheered me up
Keeper Volo deserves to be on these champion battle theme lists
No
He wasn't the Champion.
He isn't going to be there.
Deal with it.
@@Oscarus4250 Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it the case that Legends: Arceus didn’t have a champion? I understand Volo operates more as a super fight, but I feel like he’s the closest thing to a champion in that game.
@@phntmthf5505 Of course there's none.
But even if, I can't call it "Champion Battle", because the odds are heavily rigged in Volo's favor
He uses 7 Pokemon in a battle against you (and one of them has to be fought twice!), while you have a maximum of 6 Pokemon - no matter what you do, Volo has the natural advantage which no canon Champion want to exploit.
He's not the first one in canon to utilize that strategy - Greevil and Ghetsis do so as well, but you fight their Legendaries (Shadow Lugia and Black/White Kyurem) before the 6vs6 battle, and in Greevil's case, you can completely avoid confrontation with Lugia by using Master Ball and snagging it, and in Ghetsis's case, N heals you (at least I think he does) before the battle. And they are considered villains, not noble warriors like... most canon Champions are.
But Volo is even worse - you fight his Legendary; Giratina; AFTER the Full Battle with him, and you AREN'T HEALED! To make matters worse, Giratina' Shadow Force in that game is one of the most broken attacks in all canon Pokemon with main series mechanics... prior to Gen 9, which... let's just not talk about Gen 9 competitive, ok?
It's powerful (even more so in Origin Form in exchange for not having 100% Accuracy), and obscures Giratina, *halving the chance to hit it!* If you're unlucky, you may never damage it outside of specific situations. Yes, Normal Pokemon stop Shadow Force, but there aren't many Normal types in that game which are particular impressive, and chances are high that your Normal types could be fainted.
Volo's fight in Legends: Arceus might be the most difficult in all canon Pokemon games with standard mechanics, but the main reason being that this fight is unfair in your favor.
It's not the hardest Pokemon battle in all games, because games like Radical Red, Insurgence, Reborn or Rejuvenation have lots of even harder battles that are 6vs6, but still - that's an really big achievement for that nutty Arcoos wannabe
@@Oscarus4250 8 pokemon, 2 giratina forms :,)
Am I the only one that loves Geeta’s theme?
No
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Yes
Not at all; it is certainly one of the better themes
@@nishant9289 is one of the worst
I have been playing Pokemon since Yellow, my Best Friend gave it to me in a ROM Emulator in a Floppy Disk, was December 13, 1997. My birthday, that day, my adventure as a Pokemon Trainer started, I have played every single game that Pokemon has given to us. The best franchise for my childhood, My best friend left this world in 2015 at his 21 years old by a bad driver in a car accident... I felt devastated, two days later he appeared as the shop keeper from Pokemon Rumble Blast, he quoted "Hi Billy." Sure i was happy, for some reason i want to believe he came to say goodbye, after a while Pokemon Sun and Moon came out, I bought the game and in his honor I had a Totodile in my team, his favorite Pokemon forever! I made him train so hard with Evs properly to ensure max 2 stats as the maingame would let me possible and we finally got there... (54:35) The Pokemon League, the first Pokemon League where we needed to defend for the first time our title, where we earned along the isles and gained respect from each legendary... Feraligatr in the first line all pumped and ready to defend for what he trained so hard, I send my first attack: "Ice Punch..." and the battle started... We had won... and this music... gave me shivers, I know my brother was right next to me see me enjoying our childhood game once more and continue our journey together, hope he had fun, I really had it too! I miss you bro, wont let you down in life. Im a software developer now, hope life gives me the joy to make a minigame in your honor someday.
leon: oh you're a champion alright. just not a super one.
cynthia: Then what makes you better than me?
leon: Presentation!
I went back with the 3DS releases and finished Pokemon Yellow with 151 Pokemon caught and Gen 2 with all 251 Pokemon. Played through all of Crystal just to get the Celebi. Also mastered Gen 1 glitches and not only did the shiny ditto glitch using Red Gyrados, but also learned the # manipulate to make any pokemon appear in Gen 1. There are some really cool glitches in Gen 1!! Started Gen 3, beat FR/LG twice and caught two of the legendary dogs for my main file but I started in 2018 and have yet to finish it. When I'm done with that and got all (387?), then I'll be a true Pokemon master.
Awesome work. I wish these were labeled by game like prior videos instead of just Region 1/2/3etc., though. 😢
Diantha and Cynthia are the best
I second that
@@nishant9289 Both of their Ace Pokemon are in SV.
Me hearing Iris's theme: What a cute ost,I wonder what Pokémon she's gonna send out first
* Hydreigon pops out
Me :Oh....
Nemona's theme reminds me of the Tom & Jerry cartoon when Tom has his friends over and play loud music all night.
The sun and moon theme is so underrated. It’s the only champion theme that’s *your* theme instead of another pre-existing champion’s. Perfect for a game where you end up becoming the first champion
Now we are only missing Kieran (he is the “champion”of Blueberry Academy)
man I love hoenn but Cynthia, Iris, Leon and Nemona's are my top 4
Kanto 5, what a banger....blue and cynthia are the best champion by far...followed by Lance steven alder and iris
My top 3 is:
1. Iris
2. Blue
3. Steven
Only here to drop off the fact that Gen 4, 5, 6, and 8 have the most memorable champion themes🙃
Gen 3 is the most catchy, it even gets in the way when i try to hear other champion themes
Edit: i replaced the word memorable with catchy
memorable is not the right word to use
if we're talking about memorable then it's gen 2 since it gets referenced the most in later gens
@@SMCwasTakendont get me wrong gen 3 is so fooking amazing. I just think the route music in those games far surpass the E4/champion theme. IMO a champion theme that beats the rest has to have its own unique style and feel. Gen 4 certainly does sound a lot like other pokemon e4 and champion theme but it does it the best IMO. Still tho gen 3 4 and 5 are peak Pokemon
Diantha theme is the best
My first games were GSC.
Yet Alder and Diantha were most memorable
35:03 that shit terrifying
Diantha's theme was the last unique one, it's amazing that we have gone for 3 whole generations now with such shitty champion music that is just the remixed title theme.
Extraordinarily shit take
Johto - Sinnoh sound like you're fighting for your life
An orchestral version for blue theme would be sick 🔥
After all these years, they still got nothing on Cynthia. Diantha's do be balling tho.
Lance/Wataru > Steven Stone/Tsuwabuki Daigo (Wallace/Mikuri) > Cynthia/Shirona > Professor Kukui > Blue Oak/Okido Green > Geeta/Omodaka > Diantha/Carne > Alder/Adeku > Leon/Dande >>>>>>>>>> Others
Cynthia's theme is the most powerful champion theme; however, my favourite theme is actually Sun and Moon. When I listen to the theme, it tells me this message: Congratulation on being this far. Now, my kid, expand your wing and fly higher; the sky has no limit.
1 Cynthia (Diamond Pearl and Platinum version): Her ost is unbeatable, just like her
2 Blue (Fire Red Leaf Green Version): It makes you feel in trouble
3 Steven (Ruby Sapphire Emerald Version): TRUMPETS AT THEIR MAXIMUM POWER
4 Lance and Red (HGSS version): Epic, just epic, nothing else to say
5 Diantha: The ost is way more better than the battle, so energic
The other ones are way and way worse.
Blue , Lance , Cynthia ... the best champion song for me. Reminds me of everytime when matching this champions when i was a kid, scary as shit man. Thanks for the memories
We can all agree that steven from black and white and the USUM champ theme be the grooviest
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god I just love Diantha's theme
It always bugged me how Leon was always regarded as the best in the world during the game, like does he know who Cynthia is😭
Shh, the newbies need to figure it out themselves. He knows most likely, but it's somewhat an act they have to play up as the role of champion/e4's strongest. Those who barely won would be horrified with the knowledge there were stronger out there than lance. It becomes an overwhelming feeling, that all that hard work barely got them by and devolves into believing they aren't strong. Ignorence is bliss in this case.
Alola is always my fav
Fr why is everyone sleeping on it💀it’s one of the only ones that doesn’t automatically switch settings or have crazy sound effects in between, feels kind of epic
@@LeafBro_Gen 7 will always hold a special place in my heart it had the music story and everything it was perfect that’s exactly what Gen 9 has but the frame rate and graphics are the downfall if that was fixed I feel like Gen 9 would have been the best Pokemon game since Gen 7
I got bored with Paldea so I haven’t finished the game like at all. But that champion theme is actually really good. The incorporation of flamenco was so good. I hope one day we can get a bachata champion theme lol
If Ash becomes an rival in games after he becomes champion it would be epic
Hard choice between Fire Red Leaf Green and Heartgold and Soulsilver... Those themes really give you a kick knowing shit is getting real.
Most of these are great, but I still think Gen 1 takes the cake.
it's still the only one to really give you that "oh shit" feeling imo
johto's is also good because of the silence at the start which contrasts the loudness of all the other battle themes at the time
all the others range from mediocre to great but don't really have the impact of the first two
@@lmaolol7702i agree but dont forget Cynthia’s theme. Definitely an “oh shit” theme as well
@@conflictedomega7562 it's definitely the best one after gen 1/2 but it's overrated af
@@conflictedomega7562 hell her champion encounter theme before you fight her is so good and has an air of intimidation to it. One of the few pre fight tunes that stand out and stick to you.
@@lmaolol7702 overrated maybe but is undoubtedly the #1 “oh shit” battle theme in pokemon
Alola theme is underanted
Agreed Gen 7 as a whole is underrated and I don’t understand why the story and music in that game was incredible
Where are the Nemona fans ?
Red's theme is my favorite