Missed Hammer arm. Butts. Saving it for the "what we missed" video! We also missed Vacuum wave, but put it in at the last second.

High Jump Kick is actually an attack with the knee. It's pretty much Pokemon's version of Captain Falcon's forward air. It's named differently from Jump Kick in japanese, it's one of the instances where the meaning got lost in translation

I love how the animation for low sweep basically just looks like you’re nut stomping the other Pokémon.

Low Kick (JP: Kick Down) seems to follow more the tripping effect (whether for the old flinch effect or the weight damage bonus), while Low Sweep is focused on damaging the shins (to reduce Speed).

So, the thing with a move like Vacuum Wave is that it's based on the concept of the vacuum palm, in which a trained fighter can create a largely airtight space in the palm of their hand, allowing them to pick up a heavy object without actually applying their grip. It doesn't explain much about how they can send this force outward, but the technique is an actual concept.

Hammer arm: a blow striking with the same part of the hand as a karate chop, only using a closed fist instead of an open hand. Typically a very powerful strike, but one which can leave the attacker out of position.

Final Gambit might be based around the idea of a so-called Master Blow -- a single strike that is designed to end the fight before it really starts, by basically using all the energy the fighter has to fuel it. As the pokémon HP stat is implied to be something akin to combat stamina/endurance, it makes sense that it, like explosion and self destruct, literally causes the user to pass out when it goes off -- the move literally burns all the user's energy, and they pass out, unfit to fight.

gotta love how the gen 2 seismic toss animation throws the entire earth at the foe

For Vacuum wave, take a look at the pistol shrimp. It may be something similar, crating a vacuum from a clap

Good job looking at the Japanese names Reminder: Comet Punch is called Consecutive Punch

the superpower animation is straight up a "ki raising" scene from dragon ball, with the rock starting to levitate around you and electric spark flying around XD

Submission's JP name is Hell Wheel - the same as Ken's back throw where he rolls backward to hurl his opponent overhead.

"It's fighting. That's what all pokemon do." Cosmog is so weak it isn't seen as a pokemon anymore. Rip Cosmog.

6:46 very family friendly indeed

I always figured mach punch was really just a quick jab like you'd see in boxing: Not meant to do damage, but to soften up the opponent and break their guard down for stronger hits. That's why mach punch has low power but compensates for that by being a priority move.

I think Drain Punch makes a bit more sense if you view it as a punch that can sap the ki/vitality from an enemy rather than their life essence. In most depictions, everything has an aura/ki/vital spirit, so even if it doesn't use it the way a skilled fighter does, it can still be targeted directly with this move.

Just feel like pointing out that Aegislash can also learn Sacred Sword.

Oh god there are so many puns it’s like principle oak in the anime

"Pummeling" is just such a weird and fun name for me. I'm not a native speaker, I'm German and "pummelig" here means chubby. It sounds nothing like fighting or even close to being dangerous. The German name for the z-move is "Fulminante Faustschläge", which roughly translates to "brilliant fistpunches". It's always amazing and amusing how different the translations are from each other.

Some one started watching the anime again... Your Principal Oak impression is painful and fun

What happened to pokemon type explained, you still have dragon, fairy, and normal. AT LEAST DO DRAGON BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA WHY ALOLAN EXXEGUTOR IS DRAGON TYPE WTH

12:41 What about the Bullet Shrimp, which hits so fast it creates a vacuum around the impact

14:13 My favourite moment in Dragon Ball was when Ssj2 Heracross fought Scyther in the Cell Games arena too! Glad I'm not the only one who saw that post-credits scene

*Machamp's Bizzare Adventures!* *Pikachu Faints* Machamp: Pikaaaaachuuuuuuuu!

When ARE you going to do “Every Normal/Dragon/Fairy Pokémon Explained”?

0:45 this is what happens when you ask Chuggaaconroy to write your script

Storm Throw is specifically the Mountain Storm Throw, which pulls the opponent over the user's shoulder from behind themself, and slams the opponent into the ground back-first.

One thing that you kinda handwaved was Low Kick vs Low Sweep. In martial arts, a low kick is a kick aimed at the legs to hamper your opponent's mobility, while a sweep is designed to knock them off of their feet and let gravity do its thing, making it more effective against heavier fighters when successful. They both do exactly what the other move is supposed to do! I know it's a little detail, but it's bugged me ever since I noticed the connection!

Aw my dynamicpunch missed the like button... Guess I’ll try again

What is Vacuum Wave? Anime. It's just the "blade beam" bit. "I swing my sword/fist/leg so fast that it created a pressure wave projectile".

I think vacuum wave is more easily imagined as a strike fast enough that it pushes a wave of air out towards the enemy, like a vortex ring

You forgot that power up punch also toughens up their arms and muscles. Also force palm involves thrusting energy directly into the opponent. It is something that is often used in association with eastern martial arts, especially tai chi. You can't complain about vacuum wave when talking about pokemon, you know magical creatures. They can defy laws of physics when they want to.

Charizard used Seismic Toss! Charizard flew into space! Charizard let go! Blastoise fainted!

I believe dizzy punch is one of 2 things: 1) a punch of the drunken fist style. 2) a punch that is accurate and precise to wherever you need to punch an opponent to disorient him Either case shows mastery of the art of fighting.

So no fairy, dragon and normal type pokemon videos? Or are you just waiting for the realize of Sword and Shield?

My favorite fighting type move is probably Aura Sphere. It looks so cool and I mostly associate it with Lucario who is my 4th favorite Pokémonx

Nobody: Not a soul: Circle Throw: YEET THE CHILD

I feel the descriptions for low kick and low sweep should be the other way round. Within karate, you would use a sweep to take a foot or a leg from underneath your opponent, where as you would use a kick to the shin or knees as a way to slow then down or distract them. That's in my experience anyway

That is not how a reversal works. A reversal is taking an attack from your opponent and then keeping their momentum and turning it back on them while adding your own, on top of it. This is applicable to a lot of strike and mostly throws such as the Judo throw and hip toss. Its more of of an opportunist approach, turning the tables after the opponent got the upper hand. I know where you were going on about there, but in real martial arts, that's a thing. I agree with everything else though. Though the vaccum wave, you really thrown into disbelief about that when pokemon can learn moves that have them move so fast they create after images such as double team? But they can't move something so fast it creates a vaccum?

As much as i love this series, what happened to the pokemon type videos? i miss those

When u gonna finish the “every Pokémon type explained” series?

Pokemon Fairy, Dragon, and Normal, typing explained!

Lockstin: Low Sweep is a kicking move to the legs- Fraxure: *Plays The Lion Sleeps Tonight*

I really love your every Pokémon type explained videos and was wondering when you’re planning on doing another video for that

Music at 9:31. PLEASE. I will ask every time I hear this tune in a video, by anyone. I WANT TO LISTEN TO IT AT MY LEISURE, PLEASE!

4:35 Power up punch isn’t the result of adrenaline. The moves description in certain games even states how it works, the quick consecutive hits harden the hands which raises power as harder materials can transfer more force

I was about to make a joke about punch moves but... you *beat* me to it.

Fun fact the user tightening focus for focus punch has the highest priority in the game.

Iv never heard of a formal fighting style that encompasses a chop to both sides of the neck. But then again, I’m more of a weapon fighter than hand to hand

I can't wait to see the ones for psychic, my favorite type. What I think you should do is take a look at their Japanese names, because they actually give a bit more context. For example, Psychic is called psychokinesis, while Confusion is called Mindpower. That would actually explain why psychic is depicted as a psychokinetic move in the anime, and gives insight on the importation of Pokemon in America.

I always thought that Power-Up Punch comes from martial arts practitioners that strike some object over and over and their knuckles get harder because of it, increasing attack power. The description mentions something like that, but yours make sense too, an adrenaline boost is not permanent, like the attack boost gained from PuP

I always thought seismic toss was just tossing a rock at your opponent.

8:52 "low sweeping kick to the legs" or groin by the looks of this particular animation.

Maybe Dizzy-Punch is based on the drunken master fighting style? It confuses the opponent, and the description describes it as "rhythmic".

New Fighting Type Moves - Adrenaline Surge (Status): The user's adrenaline surges, restoring its HP and raising its Attack and Speed (one stage each), but lowering its Defense and Special Defense (one stage each). Blocking Throw (Physical): The user moves into a falling position, avoiding damage by grabbing and throwing Pokémon that target it with direct moves with the power of the moves used. If no Pokémon targets the user, its Defense harshly drops (two stages). Tag Team (Physical): The user strikes its target before tagging out, switching into a party Pokémon in waiting that then attacks the target as well. Grapple (Physical): Grabbing the target, the user holds it close and pummels it mercilessly. This also harshly lowers the user's Evasiveness, however (two stages). Pregame Stretch (Status): The user gets in some quick stretching exercises to sharply boost its Attack and Speed Stats (two stages each). This move can only be used on the first turn the user is in battle. Kinetic Thrust (Physical): The user throws a forceful punch that launches a wave of pure kinetic energy at its target. This attack does Special Damage. Duel (Status): The user challenges its target to 1-on-1 combat, preventing both itself and the target from escaping until one of them faints. During this time, both the user and the target only can use Attack Moves, and they both are unaffected by moves of other Pokémon in battle. Honor System (Status): The user enforces an honorable battle based solely on the skills of the battlers. For five turns, all factors such as Stat Changes, Status and Weather Effects, Hazards, and Critical Hits are negated. Warmup Stretch (Status): The user stretches its muscles to prime itself for the upcoming battle, raising its Attack, Speed, and Evasiveness (one stage each). It only works the first turn the user is in battle. Focus Break (Physical): The user smashes into its target with a shattering bodycheck. This move ignores factors that would prevent it from being able to knock out its target in a single hit (Sturdy, Endure, Focus Sash, Focus Band). Parry (Physical): The user prepares to intercept its target's move, dealing damage to the target and reducing the damage it takes from the move. This move will fail if the target isn't preparing a damaging move. Capoeira (Physical): The user strikes everything around it with a frenzied dance of spins and kicks. Pushback (Status): The user holds its ground and braces itself for an attack. In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also forces any attacker that makes direct contact out of battle. Headlock (Physical): The user grabs its target and wraps its arms around its head to impede its movement, lowering its Speed (one stage) and possibly causing it to Flinch (20%). Guard Press (Physical): The user sturdies itself and crashes into its target. This move's damage is calculated using the user's Defense Stat and the target's Attack Stat. Muscle Flex (Status): The user proudly flexes its bulging muscles to intimidate its target and pump itself up. This lowers the target's Attack Stat (one stage) while raising the user's own Attack Stat (one stage). Somersault (Physical): The user rolls into its target to inflict damage, getting more skillful with each hit. Hitting a target raises the Attack Stat (one stage). Title Match (Physical): If the user's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. Powerslam (Physical): A two turn attack where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target Flinch (30%). Body Check (Physical): The user smashes into the target with a full-body tackle that may make it Flinch (20%). Choke Hold (Physical): The user grabs its foe around the neck and holds tight for four to five turns. Gloating Punch (Physical): A punch that, if it knocks out a target, will also sharply raise the user's Attack Stat (two stages). Seek Opening (Physical): The user looks for an opening and attacks its target, bypassing its Stat changes. Tàijíquán (Status): The user calms itself through serene poses, restoring its lowered Stats to normal. Stretch Kick (Physical): The user kicks with a massive force from a long leg. Focus Terrain (Status): The user infuses the ground beneath everyone's feet with qi for five turns. Pokémon on the ground have their Accuracy and Critical Hit Ratio boosted (one stage each). Roundhouse Kick (Physical): The user unleashes a powerful spinning kick that strikes every Pokémon around it. One-Two Punch (Physical): The user strikes its target once to lower its Defense (one stage), then again to take advantage of the opening. Focus Aura (Status): The user focuses and channels its aura, raising its Attack, Special Attack, and Accuracy (one stage each). Pressure Hold (Physical): The user gets a hold of its foe and holds down a vital pressure point to knock it out. The target faints instantly if this Attack hits. Sweat Guard (Status): The user begins to sweat profusely, making its body slippery to avoid damage from direct Attacks. Force Throw (Physical): The user hurls the target back into its Poké Ball with a powerful throw that forces both of them to switch out. Sleeper Hold (Physical): The target is attacked with a hold that may leave it Asleep (30%). War Dance (Physical): The user lets loose a wild and frenzied war dance, attacking for two to three Turns. It then becomes Confused, however. Roughhouse (Physical): The user lets loose its pent-up energy by roughhousing with its target. This Attack never Misses. Avenge (Physical): The user avenges its fallen allies. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. Piledriver (Physical): The user attacks its target with a full-power piledriver. The Attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Attack Stat (two stages). Vengeful Strike (Physical): The user takes revenge for its fallen comrades by attacking its target in their honor. The more fainted or Status-afflicted party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. Suplex (Physical): A Two Turn Move in which the user lifts its target on the First Turn and then slams it over its back to the ground and drops onto it on the Second Turn. This move's Power depends on the Weight of the user and its target. The target cannot Attack while Lifted. Heartbeat (Physical): The user's heartbeat quickens to such a pace that it shakes the ground to Attack everything around it. The effort wears out the user and lowers its Speed (one Stage), however. Smash Kick (Physical): A firm kick into the target to deal Damage. Grand Finale (Physical): This Move can be used only after the user has used all the other Moves it knows in the Battle. Aura Storm (Special): The user concentrates its Aura into a swirling vortex to attack its target. The lower the user's HP, the higher this Move's Power. Pummel (Physical): The user's rage peaks, and it rushes to its target to beat it down from point-blank range. This Attack's Recoil harshly lowers the user's Defense Stat (two Stages). Gloves Off (Status): The user casts aside its Item to Battle more seriously, reducing its Weight, raising its Attack (one Stage), and sharply raising its Speed (two Stages). Concussion (Physical): The user concusses its target with a blow to the head. If the user's Physical Attack is higher, this Move will be Physical and Fighting Type, and will lower the target's Attack Stat (one Stage). If the user's Special Attack is higher, this Move will be Special and Psychic Type, and will lower the target's Special Attack Stat (one Stage).

Hey, Lockstin! I want to thank you for your content and for being a respectable member of the Pokemon community. Just found out about certain Poke-tubers, and I am glad you're around to keep a respectable aura within the Pokemon Community on youtube.

If you're going to do a full video on Vacuum Wave, I figure the best real life equivalent would be Smasher Mantis Shrimp and Pistol Shrimp creating Cavitation Bubbles when they attack.

Everybody was kungfu fighting...

I like to think that certain attacks (especially ones that are a bit vague on what the pokemon is actually doing) can be performed in more that one way, depending on the pokemon's species, or just that one pokemon's preference, for example, maybe one pokemon likes to use razor leaf by throwing sharp leaves at the opponent, but another likes to sharpen the leaves on it's body and then attack with those (both of these have been shown before, most grass pokemon in the anime throw leaves, but in origins, in the fight against Giovanni, Red's victorybell uses razor leaf as a melee attack).

I always thought that the diziness of dynamic punch came from the punch hitting the head with so much strength it caused a concussion

Yes!! This is the good stuff! Nice work!

Dizzy Punch always made me think of the Drunken Master archetype of Kung Fu. Thus it's Fighting type.

Alpheidae used Vacuum Wave. It's SUPER EFFECTIVE! I want Lockstin to do a video on the science of the pistol shrimp species and mantis shrimp. THEY ARE DOPE

15:25 Don Frye vs Takayama would be a good visual representation of it.

Doesn't a certain kind of shrimp create a vacuum underwater that heats up when it it collapses. I always pictured something similar for the move vacuum wave

So basically fighting Pokémon just learn punches, kicks, and anime tropes.

6:43 Between this and the cropped Megumin doujin in one of the Pokémon names video, you seem more cultured than I initially expected.

OMG so may puns... And... all of them... are brilliant :D. I just wanted to know something about the moves intead i discoverd something awesome and want more. Keep the good work man :D

Are you going to do the ora, ora thing?

“...you start getting light headed and confused.” I think you mean “Concussed”.

Low kicks are not generally done to the shins, it’s to ones thigh. You strike 2-3 inches above the knee...

12:43 there are animals that pretty much do exactly that, you jist understood wrong, the Vacuum wave is left after the punch, not while you swing it, I think the animal that does this is the Mantis Shrimp or something like that and there is also some sort of Crawfish that "shoots" a vacuum with its pincer and I believe there is even a Pokemon inspired by it lol

You could also explain items. Maybe there are interesting facts about some of them.

8:10 "Which is why is can cause flinching" ...Uh, Lockstin? Might wanna check yourself

To help with picturing vacuum wave, remember Dudley from street fighter 3 and 4 as he does his corkscrew blow/cross

wow nice the explained videos is back on track

Incineroar's up special in smash bros is cross chop (I think)

>kung foo master >has a sword Ok

Thank you for this knowledge Lockstin. Now I understand fighting type moves so I can now use them on you FOR THOSE GODDAMN PUNS AT THE BEGINNING.

I always thought that the difference between normal attacks and fighting ones was aura power, like you explained thunder, fire, ice punches...

Ive been waiting for this one cause of how controversial it would be in this context

Can u do a "water type moves EXPLAINED" or "Every dragon mon EXPLAINED" btw i LOVED the puns

Sadly, only judokas can get the real references of Circle Throw and Storm Throw Circle throw (Tomoe Nage) is a judo technique that throws your oponent far away as you said. People should watch the technique, it's also shown in the anime in the Throh episode Storm throw (Yama Arashi) is a very explosive judo technique, that's why it always crit. It's not an actual blow, just a grab, the damage comes when you hit the floor with all that momentum

Great video, very interesting. The beginning was vague tho. You explained normal-type punches as skill, but later explained other fighting types with skill too. Guess we’ll see the explanation in the normal-type video. Good luck ☺️

Did you miss Hammer Arm entirely?

Fighting is my favorite type, and my favorite fighting-type pokemon is Machamp.

Yay, I've watched Steel and Fighting type moves, now to wait for the rest. I'm personally looking forward to Ice, Water, Ghost, and Dark (Evil) type moves. : D

I dont know how you did it, but you managed to fill an absurd amount of rage in my body during that first minute or so

Aren't Jump Kick and Hi Jump Kick actually knee attacks in Japanese?

I like to think that Drain Punch is based on the whole “use your opponents energy against them” mantra.

This video made me love the Fighting type a lot more

Now that you've done this. Is it possible for you to do a video explaining status moves or moves that cause status effects as a side effect. Such as, how do moves like outrage cause confusion after a few turns and Tail whip lowering defense when used.

Wait... what about the normal dragon and other type Pokémon videos?? Dragon is my favorite type

1:13 to skip all the bad puns Jk lol I'll keep my big meowth shut

15:12 aka Close Combat is the *ORAORAORAORAORAORAORA~* in pokemon form - also since you did pokemon types for Smash Bros characters, speculating something like JoJo Stands with pokemon typing would be really cool as well

The beats in this video are LIT, I wish Lockstin linked them in the description

Am I the only one who thinks when a Pokemon uses dizzy punch they chug a bottle of whiskey and just rush forward

6:34 wut

7:17 Hariyama also uses 'Force Palm' alot! It's a strong, open-palm attack slap that sends out a shockwave! **Smol Smack** Attacking those up close, or from afar! ***Another Smol Smack***

3:17 If there’s anything I learned from the new Carmen Sandiego show on Netflix (besides that bananas and tuna are Ecuador’s chief exports) is that you, “Always protect the face.”