NightFreeze
@nightfreeze.bsky.social
Game Design Student - Twitch Streamer - Competitive Pokemon Player
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Rank 72 in NA for the Pokemon GO 2025 Play! Season (612 Championship Points)
He/Him
Rank 72 in NA for the Pokemon GO 2025 Play! Season (612 Championship Points)
With only Worlds remaining for the 2025 Play! Pokémon Championship season, I'm looking back through all my points-worthy placings this season and the Pokémon that brought me to each of them. Credit to ThePixelCheetah for the tierlist idea. #PokémonGO #PlayPokémon
June 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
With only Worlds remaining for the 2025 Play! Pokémon Championship season, I'm looking back through all my points-worthy placings this season and the Pokémon that brought me to each of them. Credit to ThePixelCheetah for the tierlist idea. #PokémonGO #PlayPokémon
The new immersive art Buzzwole ex card in #PokémonTCGPocket is probably my favorite immersive art ever, but the music felt kinda underwhelming to me, so i synced it to a different song
May 31, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The new immersive art Buzzwole ex card in #PokémonTCGPocket is probably my favorite immersive art ever, but the music felt kinda underwhelming to me, so i synced it to a different song
Arboliva: Swift
Grass/Ground coverage is cool and all, but Swift gives Arboliva the pacing it desperately needs and makes its part-Normal typing actually matter. I had a lot of other ideas, but they either stepped on each other’s toes or didn’t sim well at all. Thx for reading!
Grass/Ground coverage is cool and all, but Swift gives Arboliva the pacing it desperately needs and makes its part-Normal typing actually matter. I had a lot of other ideas, but they either stepped on each other’s toes or didn’t sim well at all. Thx for reading!
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Arboliva: Swift
Grass/Ground coverage is cool and all, but Swift gives Arboliva the pacing it desperately needs and makes its part-Normal typing actually matter. I had a lot of other ideas, but they either stepped on each other’s toes or didn’t sim well at all. Thx for reading!
Grass/Ground coverage is cool and all, but Swift gives Arboliva the pacing it desperately needs and makes its part-Normal typing actually matter. I had a lot of other ideas, but they either stepped on each other’s toes or didn’t sim well at all. Thx for reading!
Crustle: Rock Wrecker
This one’s definitely a pandora’s box situation, but since Crustle is the only Pokemon other than Rhyperior that’s even eligible for this move, and the rest of its already mid Rock-type kit’s been nerfed into the ground, I think the game’s ready for it.
This one’s definitely a pandora’s box situation, but since Crustle is the only Pokemon other than Rhyperior that’s even eligible for this move, and the rest of its already mid Rock-type kit’s been nerfed into the ground, I think the game’s ready for it.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Crustle: Rock Wrecker
This one’s definitely a pandora’s box situation, but since Crustle is the only Pokemon other than Rhyperior that’s even eligible for this move, and the rest of its already mid Rock-type kit’s been nerfed into the ground, I think the game’s ready for it.
This one’s definitely a pandora’s box situation, but since Crustle is the only Pokemon other than Rhyperior that’s even eligible for this move, and the rest of its already mid Rock-type kit’s been nerfed into the ground, I think the game’s ready for it.
Luxray: Double Kick
This meta’s pacing is just too quick for Double Kick Zebstrika, so have this idea instead. The combo of Fighting fast move pressure, cheap Defense debuffs, and STAB Wild Charge would be… egregiously bait-dependent with Luxray’s stats, but still sick.
This meta’s pacing is just too quick for Double Kick Zebstrika, so have this idea instead. The combo of Fighting fast move pressure, cheap Defense debuffs, and STAB Wild Charge would be… egregiously bait-dependent with Luxray’s stats, but still sick.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Luxray: Double Kick
This meta’s pacing is just too quick for Double Kick Zebstrika, so have this idea instead. The combo of Fighting fast move pressure, cheap Defense debuffs, and STAB Wild Charge would be… egregiously bait-dependent with Luxray’s stats, but still sick.
This meta’s pacing is just too quick for Double Kick Zebstrika, so have this idea instead. The combo of Fighting fast move pressure, cheap Defense debuffs, and STAB Wild Charge would be… egregiously bait-dependent with Luxray’s stats, but still sick.
Delphox: Hex, Psyshock
With this kit, Delphox ties Incineroar for fastest-charging Blast Burn in the game, but feels much faster with a differently typed bait move. This one’s admittedly a bit of mad science, but I feel like it’d be incredibly fun to play in the current meta.
With this kit, Delphox ties Incineroar for fastest-charging Blast Burn in the game, but feels much faster with a differently typed bait move. This one’s admittedly a bit of mad science, but I feel like it’d be incredibly fun to play in the current meta.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Delphox: Hex, Psyshock
With this kit, Delphox ties Incineroar for fastest-charging Blast Burn in the game, but feels much faster with a differently typed bait move. This one’s admittedly a bit of mad science, but I feel like it’d be incredibly fun to play in the current meta.
With this kit, Delphox ties Incineroar for fastest-charging Blast Burn in the game, but feels much faster with a differently typed bait move. This one’s admittedly a bit of mad science, but I feel like it’d be incredibly fun to play in the current meta.
Exploud: Body Slam
Exploud would stand out among the various Normals with anti-Ghost fast moves and cheap STAB options we have nowadays by being a high-HP Shadow and carrying an effective Dark-type deterrent. Sadly, it can’t learn Swift in the main series.
Exploud would stand out among the various Normals with anti-Ghost fast moves and cheap STAB options we have nowadays by being a high-HP Shadow and carrying an effective Dark-type deterrent. Sadly, it can’t learn Swift in the main series.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Exploud: Body Slam
Exploud would stand out among the various Normals with anti-Ghost fast moves and cheap STAB options we have nowadays by being a high-HP Shadow and carrying an effective Dark-type deterrent. Sadly, it can’t learn Swift in the main series.
Exploud would stand out among the various Normals with anti-Ghost fast moves and cheap STAB options we have nowadays by being a high-HP Shadow and carrying an effective Dark-type deterrent. Sadly, it can’t learn Swift in the main series.
Noivern: Shadow Claw, Fly
Noivern needs a bit more help than the others, but not as much as you’d think. Shadow Claw makes it incredibly different from other Dragon/Fliers and its bulk is surprisingly decent enough to support a powerful closer.
Noivern needs a bit more help than the others, but not as much as you’d think. Shadow Claw makes it incredibly different from other Dragon/Fliers and its bulk is surprisingly decent enough to support a powerful closer.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Noivern: Shadow Claw, Fly
Noivern needs a bit more help than the others, but not as much as you’d think. Shadow Claw makes it incredibly different from other Dragon/Fliers and its bulk is surprisingly decent enough to support a powerful closer.
Noivern needs a bit more help than the others, but not as much as you’d think. Shadow Claw makes it incredibly different from other Dragon/Fliers and its bulk is surprisingly decent enough to support a powerful closer.
Beartic: Superpower
I first had this idea a while back as a way to re-introduce Ice/Fighting coverage after Medicham got nerfed, but I was coping pretty hard. Nowadays, a quick-pacing glass cannon with Ice fast move pressure stands to gain a lot more from a Fighting nuke.
I first had this idea a while back as a way to re-introduce Ice/Fighting coverage after Medicham got nerfed, but I was coping pretty hard. Nowadays, a quick-pacing glass cannon with Ice fast move pressure stands to gain a lot more from a Fighting nuke.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Beartic: Superpower
I first had this idea a while back as a way to re-introduce Ice/Fighting coverage after Medicham got nerfed, but I was coping pretty hard. Nowadays, a quick-pacing glass cannon with Ice fast move pressure stands to gain a lot more from a Fighting nuke.
I first had this idea a while back as a way to re-introduce Ice/Fighting coverage after Medicham got nerfed, but I was coping pretty hard. Nowadays, a quick-pacing glass cannon with Ice fast move pressure stands to gain a lot more from a Fighting nuke.
Crobat: Hex
Flying-type variety is still lacking in this meta, Poison-type gameplay is concerningly RPS-based, and the heavily reworked Air Cutter has only 2 semi-viable users in Pidgeot and Farfetch’d. Hex Crobat fixes all of these issues at once.
Flying-type variety is still lacking in this meta, Poison-type gameplay is concerningly RPS-based, and the heavily reworked Air Cutter has only 2 semi-viable users in Pidgeot and Farfetch’d. Hex Crobat fixes all of these issues at once.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Crobat: Hex
Flying-type variety is still lacking in this meta, Poison-type gameplay is concerningly RPS-based, and the heavily reworked Air Cutter has only 2 semi-viable users in Pidgeot and Farfetch’d. Hex Crobat fixes all of these issues at once.
Flying-type variety is still lacking in this meta, Poison-type gameplay is concerningly RPS-based, and the heavily reworked Air Cutter has only 2 semi-viable users in Pidgeot and Farfetch’d. Hex Crobat fixes all of these issues at once.
Camerupt: Rock Slide
Camerupt would make for an interesting anti-Incinerate Incinerate user, with winning matchups into Talonflame and Typhlosion (the latter being decided by an IV-dependent CMP) but lacking the pacing to be quite as strong neutrally as Typhlosion is.
Camerupt would make for an interesting anti-Incinerate Incinerate user, with winning matchups into Talonflame and Typhlosion (the latter being decided by an IV-dependent CMP) but lacking the pacing to be quite as strong neutrally as Typhlosion is.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Camerupt: Rock Slide
Camerupt would make for an interesting anti-Incinerate Incinerate user, with winning matchups into Talonflame and Typhlosion (the latter being decided by an IV-dependent CMP) but lacking the pacing to be quite as strong neutrally as Typhlosion is.
Camerupt would make for an interesting anti-Incinerate Incinerate user, with winning matchups into Talonflame and Typhlosion (the latter being decided by an IV-dependent CMP) but lacking the pacing to be quite as strong neutrally as Typhlosion is.
Toxicroak: Poison Sting
Toxicroak was once a unique anti-meta option, but fell victim to many nerfs intended for different targets. Its Shadow form has high enough Attack to get solid damage value off Poison Sting, while also facilitating its insane array of coverage options.
Toxicroak was once a unique anti-meta option, but fell victim to many nerfs intended for different targets. Its Shadow form has high enough Attack to get solid damage value off Poison Sting, while also facilitating its insane array of coverage options.
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Toxicroak: Poison Sting
Toxicroak was once a unique anti-meta option, but fell victim to many nerfs intended for different targets. Its Shadow form has high enough Attack to get solid damage value off Poison Sting, while also facilitating its insane array of coverage options.
Toxicroak was once a unique anti-meta option, but fell victim to many nerfs intended for different targets. Its Shadow form has high enough Attack to get solid damage value off Poison Sting, while also facilitating its insane array of coverage options.
With the Pokémon GO Battle League season about to end, here’s another thread of moveset updates at the top of my wishlist for next season! Since I didn’t do one last time, it’ll be a TOP 10 today! All matchups shown are 1 Shield Great League scenarios. Let’s get into it:
May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
With the Pokémon GO Battle League season about to end, here’s another thread of moveset updates at the top of my wishlist for next season! Since I didn’t do one last time, it’ll be a TOP 10 today! All matchups shown are 1 Shield Great League scenarios. Let’s get into it:
got bored and decided to use pokemon tcg pocket's binder creator to make some art pieces and i think you guys should see them
February 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
got bored and decided to use pokemon tcg pocket's binder creator to make some art pieces and i think you guys should see them
Didn’t go as spicy as I wanted to, but I gave Florges one last ride before Corviknight becomes legal
January 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Didn’t go as spicy as I wanted to, but I gave Florges one last ride before Corviknight becomes legal
Currently at San Antonio #playpokemon regionals. First time I’ve been at the venue on a Friday since NAIC 2023. Running on 2 hrs sleep cuz early morning flight. Yeaaaaa baby
January 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Currently at San Antonio #playpokemon regionals. First time I’ve been at the venue on a Friday since NAIC 2023. Running on 2 hrs sleep cuz early morning flight. Yeaaaaa baby
Rival turned champion vibes?
December 28, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Rival turned champion vibes?
Best thing that’s happened to me in TCG Pocket since Celebi ex dropped: I beat my Alakazam max damage record. TWICE. #pokemontcg #pokemontcgpocket
December 20, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Best thing that’s happened to me in TCG Pocket since Celebi ex dropped: I beat my Alakazam max damage record. TWICE. #pokemontcg #pokemontcgpocket
Ok NOW can we agree Mewtwo ex is BDIF in Pocket?
December 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Ok NOW can we agree Mewtwo ex is BDIF in Pocket?
Losers round 3: L 1-2
Out with a 2-2 record. Don’t think I made any play mistakes, but I made a horrifically bad meta read. Team gets RPSed by ASlash, thought Prime/Annihilape usage would scare it off but I saw it every round. Not even mad about my record, just gutted that I didn’t make stream.
Out with a 2-2 record. Don’t think I made any play mistakes, but I made a horrifically bad meta read. Team gets RPSed by ASlash, thought Prime/Annihilape usage would scare it off but I saw it every round. Not even mad about my record, just gutted that I didn’t make stream.
December 14, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Losers round 3: L 1-2
Out with a 2-2 record. Don’t think I made any play mistakes, but I made a horrifically bad meta read. Team gets RPSed by ASlash, thought Prime/Annihilape usage would scare it off but I saw it every round. Not even mad about my record, just gutted that I didn’t make stream.
Out with a 2-2 record. Don’t think I made any play mistakes, but I made a horrifically bad meta read. Team gets RPSed by ASlash, thought Prime/Annihilape usage would scare it off but I saw it every round. Not even mad about my record, just gutted that I didn’t make stream.
TORONTO REGIONAL LIVE UPDATE: Currently 1-1, lost to DageFH and beat DooChuck. Seeing some rough team comps but I’m playing decently. More updates to be added in thread
December 14, 2024 at 4:57 PM
TORONTO REGIONAL LIVE UPDATE: Currently 1-1, lost to DageFH and beat DooChuck. Seeing some rough team comps but I’m playing decently. More updates to be added in thread
Bisharp: Sucker Punch
This is more for Ultra League, where a Dark-type that can take out Zygarde-Complete is high value, on top of being able to hit Fairies (sorta) with Iron Head. This does mean Kingambit probably gets this too, but the Dragon and Necrozma-centric Master League deserves that maybe?
This is more for Ultra League, where a Dark-type that can take out Zygarde-Complete is high value, on top of being able to hit Fairies (sorta) with Iron Head. This does mean Kingambit probably gets this too, but the Dragon and Necrozma-centric Master League deserves that maybe?
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Bisharp: Sucker Punch
This is more for Ultra League, where a Dark-type that can take out Zygarde-Complete is high value, on top of being able to hit Fairies (sorta) with Iron Head. This does mean Kingambit probably gets this too, but the Dragon and Necrozma-centric Master League deserves that maybe?
This is more for Ultra League, where a Dark-type that can take out Zygarde-Complete is high value, on top of being able to hit Fairies (sorta) with Iron Head. This does mean Kingambit probably gets this too, but the Dragon and Necrozma-centric Master League deserves that maybe?
Gliscor: Mud Shot
In my opinion, while Gligar was definitely busted, a Ground/Flying-type was healthy for Great League. Gliscor with this buff would still be able to check the very centralizing Clodsire and ward off Fighting and Grass types, but would be a lot less flexible than pre-nerf Gligar.
In my opinion, while Gligar was definitely busted, a Ground/Flying-type was healthy for Great League. Gliscor with this buff would still be able to check the very centralizing Clodsire and ward off Fighting and Grass types, but would be a lot less flexible than pre-nerf Gligar.
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Gliscor: Mud Shot
In my opinion, while Gligar was definitely busted, a Ground/Flying-type was healthy for Great League. Gliscor with this buff would still be able to check the very centralizing Clodsire and ward off Fighting and Grass types, but would be a lot less flexible than pre-nerf Gligar.
In my opinion, while Gligar was definitely busted, a Ground/Flying-type was healthy for Great League. Gliscor with this buff would still be able to check the very centralizing Clodsire and ward off Fighting and Grass types, but would be a lot less flexible than pre-nerf Gligar.
Bibarel: Rollout, Aqua Tail
With its shadow form and these buffs, Bibarel becomes an impressive corebreaker and hard check to Feraligatr, one of the most contentious pokemon in the current game. It reins in the more unbalanced water types, while it itself is pretty honest and has predictable losses.
With its shadow form and these buffs, Bibarel becomes an impressive corebreaker and hard check to Feraligatr, one of the most contentious pokemon in the current game. It reins in the more unbalanced water types, while it itself is pretty honest and has predictable losses.
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Bibarel: Rollout, Aqua Tail
With its shadow form and these buffs, Bibarel becomes an impressive corebreaker and hard check to Feraligatr, one of the most contentious pokemon in the current game. It reins in the more unbalanced water types, while it itself is pretty honest and has predictable losses.
With its shadow form and these buffs, Bibarel becomes an impressive corebreaker and hard check to Feraligatr, one of the most contentious pokemon in the current game. It reins in the more unbalanced water types, while it itself is pretty honest and has predictable losses.
Grumpig: Psywave, Psyshock
Originally I was gonna do Psywave Hypno, but its unpredictable coverage in GBL and 2100+ stat product made me consider a less overtuned option instead. Grumpig still plays very well in current Great League, and would be a solid budget option due to its cheap 3rd move cost.
Originally I was gonna do Psywave Hypno, but its unpredictable coverage in GBL and 2100+ stat product made me consider a less overtuned option instead. Grumpig still plays very well in current Great League, and would be a solid budget option due to its cheap 3rd move cost.
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Grumpig: Psywave, Psyshock
Originally I was gonna do Psywave Hypno, but its unpredictable coverage in GBL and 2100+ stat product made me consider a less overtuned option instead. Grumpig still plays very well in current Great League, and would be a solid budget option due to its cheap 3rd move cost.
Originally I was gonna do Psywave Hypno, but its unpredictable coverage in GBL and 2100+ stat product made me consider a less overtuned option instead. Grumpig still plays very well in current Great League, and would be a solid budget option due to its cheap 3rd move cost.