How Magmar Almost Won the Pokemon World Championships in 2013

⚔️Magmar's exclusive moves and strategic usage of 'follow me' made it a powerful contender in the 2013 Pokemon World Championships.

🔥Heatran with eruption was another strong Pokemon in the 2013 championships, available via a generation 4 event.

🌪️Seijin Park's unique team composition featuring rarely utilized Pokemon like Marowak and Delicent contributed to his top eight placement.

🎖️Seijin Park's victory in the 2014 championships with Pachirisu showcased his ability to recognize the potential of undervalued Pokemon.

🏆Magmar's strong performance in the championships highlighted the importance of strategic moves and team composition in competitive play.

What are 'follow me' and 'eruption' moves?

—'Follow me' is a move that forces opponents to target the user, allowing the partner Pokemon to set up or deal damage. 'Eruption' is a powerful Fire-type move that inflicts more damage when the user's HP is high.

How did Magmar learn 'follow me'?

—In Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, Magmar could learn 'follow me' through purification. This move was exclusive to the game and gave Magmar an advantage in the 2013 championships.

Was Magmar the only Pokemon that performed well in the championships?

—No, Heatran with 'eruption' was also a strong contender. Other Pokemon like Marowak and Delicent, used by Seijin Park, showcased the effectiveness of unique team compositions.

What made Seijin Park's team composition unique?

—Seijin Park's team featured rarely utilized Pokemon such as Marowak, Delicent, and Abomasnow. His ability to recognize their potential contributed to his top eight placement.

What does this teach us about competitive Pokemon play?

—The performance of Magmar and Seijin Park in the championships highlights the importance of strategic moves, team composition, and the ability to recognize the potential of underrated Pokemon.

00:00The video explores how Magmar almost won the Pokemon World Championships in 2013.

00:12Double battles in competitive Pokemon allow for unique strategies and the usage of certain moves that are powerful in this format.

01:14Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness introduced the concept of purification, allowing certain Pokemon to learn exclusive moves like 'follow me'.

02:06Magmar, with its access to 'follow me', became a powerful Pokemon in the 2013 championships due to its supportive moves and good bulk.

02:42Seijin Park successfully utilized underrated Pokemon and unique team compositions, such as Marowak and Delicent, to achieve a top eight placement.

03:10Magmar's strong performance in the championships and Seijin Park's victory in 2014 showcased the importance of strategic moves and recognizing underrated Pokemon.