MORE Pokemon Moves Forgotten In Time
TLDRExploring the depths of Pokémon's 25-year history reveals a trove of moves that have slipped through the cracks of time. From the rarely seen Smelling Salts of Gen 3 to the obscurity of Powder in Gen 6, this journey uncovers the peculiar tales of moves that have become nearly extinct. Highlighting the quirks of moves like Spy Cannon and Nightmare, and diving into the unique cases of Razorwind and Skull Bash, this exploration showcases how the ever-evolving world of Pokémon occasionally leaves behind forgotten gems. As the series continues to expand, with new generations and updates, some moves find themselves sidelined, showcasing an intriguing part of Pokémon's legacy that continues to fascinate fans and gamers alike.
Takeaways
- 🔍 Pokemon moves contribute significantly to the franchise's diversity and longevity, but some moves become forgotten over time.
- 🧨 'Smelling Salts' is a move that became outdated due to its limited applicability and the few Pokemon that could learn it, highlighting moves that fall out of favor.
- 📊 Gen 6 and the Scarlet and Violet games had instances where no new moves of certain types were introduced, showing evolving design challenges.
- 🌐 'Spy Cannon' and 'Barrage' are examples of Gen 1 moves with limited utility and exclusivity, leading to their obscurity.
- 🔮 Moves like 'Curse' and 'Nightmare' demonstrate the creativity in Pokemon move design, even if some become less popular or practical over time.
- 🎲 'Powder' is a unique but obscure move due to its exclusivity to one Pokemon, reflecting the potential unmet due to narrow distribution.
- 🕹 Moves like 'Conversion' and 'Conversion 2' are gimmicky and limited to specific Pokemon, showing the experimental nature of move creation.
- 🤖 'Skull Bash' represents moves that have remained underpowered or impractical despite being part of the game since early generations.
- 📝 The removal of moves in Gen 8 sparked discussions about game balance and nostalgia, as seen with 'Razorwind' and other old moves.
- 📚 The script underlines the importance of move diversity in Pokemon and how changes reflect Game Freak's evolving approach to game design.
Q & A
What are some reasons why Pokemon moves become forgotten over time?
-Pokemon moves tend to be forgotten because they may become outdated, too gimmicky, not learned by many Pokemon, are considered ineffective, or a combination of these reasons.
What is unique about the move Smelling Salts and why is it rarely used?
-Smelling Salts is unique because it deals double damage to paralyzed opponents but cures them in the process. It's rarely used due to its limited effectiveness and because it's only learned by Makuhita and Hariyama, who don't get STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) from it.
Which generation did not introduce any new Dragon-type moves, and what significance does this have?
-Generation 6 did not introduce any new Dragon-type moves, marking a notable occasion as it's one of the few instances where a generation did not add new moves for a specific type.
What is the main drawback of the move Spy Cannon, and why has it been forgotten?
-Spy Cannon's main drawback is its limitation to being learned by very few Pokemon, making it a less desirable choice compared to other moves. This limited applicability has led to its obscurity.
How does the move Nightmare work, and why is it considered impractical?
-Nightmare removes a quarter of the opponent's health every turn, but it requires the opponent to be asleep. Its impracticality stems from its situational use and the fact that if the opponent wakes up, the effect ends.
What makes the move Powder unique, and why has it remained obscure?
-Powder is unique for being a priority move that damages opponents using fire-type moves. Its obscurity is due to being learned only by Vivillon, which has limited use for it due to poor stats.
What are the differences between Conversion and Conversion 2, and why are they considered gimmicky?
-Conversion changes the user's type to match the type of one of its moves, while Conversion 2 changes the user's type to resist or be immune to the last move used by the opponent. They are considered gimmicky due to their unpredictable nature and limited strategic value.
Why is Skull Bash considered one of the worst moves in Pokemon history?
-Skull Bash is considered poor because it requires two turns to execute, leaving the user vulnerable, and its added defense boost in modern games doesn't sufficiently compensate for its drawbacks.
What are the characteristics that make Razor Wind a largely unused move?
-Razor Wind is a two-turn normal type move with an increased critical hit chance. Its underuse is due to its vulnerability during the first turn and the general inefficiency of two-turn moves without significant advantage.
How has the move pool evolved across Pokemon generations, according to the script?
-The move pool has evolved with each generation adding new moves, though the introduction of unique moves has become more challenging due to filled niches. Some generations have even omitted new moves for certain types, reflecting a more selective approach to move creation.
Outlines
🕰️ Forgotten Pokémon Moves Through Time
The script highlights the evolution and diversity of Pokémon moves over the franchise's 25+ years, emphasizing how some moves have fallen into obscurity. Moves can become forgotten for various reasons, such as becoming outdated, being too gimmicky, not widely learned by Pokémon, or simply being ineffective. The video discusses specific moves like 'Smelling Salts', exclusive to a few Pokémon and not very useful due to its mechanics, and explores the phenomenon of entire types of moves not being added in new game generations, citing examples from Gen 6 and the absence of new Ground or Flying type moves in Scarlet and Violet. Additionally, it covers moves like 'Barrage' and 'Spike Cannon', which were limited to very few Pokémon and lacked practicality, leading to their removal from the game.
🧐 Surprisingly Obscure Pokémon Moves
This segment delves into lesser-known Pokémon moves that surprised even seasoned fans due to their obscurity or unique mechanics. It explores 'Powder', a Gen 6 move with a unique effect against Fire type moves but was limited by its exclusivity to Vivillon, resulting in its fall into obscurity. The narrative also touches on the phenomena of moves being removed from the game in Gen 8, highlighting 'Powder' as a peculiar case where its description remained despite its removal. Additionally, the script talks about 'Porygon's' unique moves, 'Sharpen' and 'Conversion', as well as 'Skull Bash', a move that despite its high power, is impractical due to its two-turn requirement. The segment reflects on the trend of removing less useful moves from the game.
👻 The Eternal Obscurity of Razorwind
The focus of this section is on 'Razorwind', a move introduced in Gen 1 that has remained largely untouched and unused by players. Despite having a decent base power and increased crit chance, its two-turn attack mechanism, combined with its initial poor accuracy in early generations, made it impractical. The move's availability and relevance have dwindled over time, with its removal in Sword and Shield being noted as unlikely to be reversed. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the fate of such moves, suggesting that 'Razorwind' and others like it are better left forgotten, symbolizing the natural evolution and refinement of Pokémon's move set over the years.
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Keywords
💡Pokemon moves
💡Forgotten moves
💡Smelling Salts
💡Generation updates
💡Spy Cannon
💡Curse and Nightmare
💡Move deletion
💡Porygon's exclusive moves
💡Skull Bash
💡Razor Wind
Highlights
Introduction to the importance of Pokemon moves for the game's diversity and longevity.
Discussion on moves that have become outdated, too gimmicky, or not learned by many Pokemon.
Analysis of 'Smelling Salts', a move introduced in Gen 3, and its limitations.
Exploration of Generations where no new moves of a certain type were added, highlighting Gen 6's lack of new Dragon type moves.
Investigation into the multi-hit move 'Spike Cannon' and its limited distribution among Pokemon.
Insight into forgotten Gen 2 moves like 'Curse' and 'Nightmare', focusing on their unique but impractical mechanics.
Discovery of the obscure move 'Powder', introduced in Gen 6, and its unique effect against fire type moves.
Examination of 'Porygon's exclusive moves 'Sharpen' and 'Conversion', and their lack of practical use.
Critique of 'Skull Bash', one of the worst HM moves, and its inefficiency in battle.
Highlight on 'Razor Wind', a move present since Gen 1 but considered highly ineffective.
Mention of the removal of certain moves in Gen 8, sparking discussions among the community.
Speculation on the potential future reintroduction of moves removed in previous generations.
Overview of moves that may have been forgotten by players due to their ineffectiveness or lack of utility.
The curious case of 'Conversion 2', a move introduced after Porygon's debut with a complex and seldom useful effect.
Final thoughts on the permanence of certain moves being forgotten and removed from the game.