Ice-Type Pokémon are FUNDAMENTALLY flawed this is why (1 of 3)
One of the worst Pokémon types, Ice is an atrocious typing. In this video I talk about Ice-types problems, why Ice Pokémon tend to be awful, and how to make a good Ice-type.
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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Ice Type Overview
02:17 - What is a "Sister Type"?
02:54 - Stats and Design
03:21 - Archetypes / Roles
04:02 - Tank vs Bruiser
05:11 - What role is the Ice-type's?
05:35 - Crabominable (Bad Ice Types)
06:30 - Avalugg
07:20 - Alolan Ninetales (Good Ice-types)
08:40 - Galarian Darmanitan
09:33 - Weavile
10:46 - Chien-Pao
11:28 - Iron Bundle
11:49 - Ice Rider Calyrex and Glastrier
13:12 - Conclusion
13:32 - Potential Solutions and Follow Up Video
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Background Music - Route 216 - Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, & Platinum
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Sources:
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Average Ice Type Stats - Bulbapedia - https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...)
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