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Does Size Matter in Pokémon Legends Z-A? Detailed Analysis of the Impact of Size on Moves
This video exhaustively analyzes how the size of a Pokémon affects the range and effectiveness of its moves in Pokémon Legends Z-A. The differences between alpha Pokémon, sizes XS to XL, and how the 'plus' button can power up attacks are explored. In addition, the influence of size on the hitbox and on specific moves such as Earthquake and Boomburst is examined.
1. 🎮 Introduction to Hitbox and Differences Between Alpha and Normal Pokémon
- ✅ Explains how a Pokémon's hitbox works, considering the center of the Pokémon and the range of the move.
- ⚠️ An alpha Pokémon takes the same damage as a normal one, but its attacks have a greater range.
00:00 - 00:13
1. 🎮 Introduction to Hitbox and Differences Between Alpha and Normal Pokémon
- ✅ Explains how a Pokémon's hitbox works, considering the center of the Pokémon and the range of the move.
- ⚠️ An alpha Pokémon takes the same damage as a normal one, but its attacks have a greater range.
00:14 - 00:51
2. 🔥 The Impact of Size on Attack Range
- ✅ The size of the Pokémon directly influences the range of its attacks.
- ✅ Attacks from Pokémon of different sizes are compared, showing how a larger Pokémon has a greater reach.
- ⚠️ It's not the 'alpha' tag that gives power, but the size itself.
00:52 - 01:26
3. 🔄 Powering Up Attacks and the Special Case of Fire Spin
- ✅ Attacks can be powered up with the 'plus' button to increase their range.
- ✅ Shows how a powered-up Fire Spin can reach the height of an alpha and stack.
- ⚠️ Size does not affect damage, only the area of effect.
01:27 - 02:06
4. 💥 Push Power and the Importance of Size in Alpha Pokémon
- ✅ Alpha Pokémon have push power.
- ✅ It is highlighted that the difference in attack range is due to size, not the alpha condition.
02:07 - 02:37
5. 🤔 Each Pokémon is Unique: Variety in Attacks
- ✅ Each Pokémon is unique and their moves interact differently.
- ✅ It is concluded that size matters, but each Pokémon is different.
02:38 - 03:02
6. 💧 Hydro Pump: Differences Depending on the Pokémon
- ✅ Hydro Pump varies depending on the Pokémon; Blastoise throws it wider, Slowbro parallel to the ground.
- ✅ Blastoise stands out for its wide range and parallel effect.
03:03 - 03:46
7. 🎯 Hitbox and Size: How Does it Affect Damage?
- ✅ The hitbox does not depend on whether it is alpha or not, but on the species of the Pokémon.
- ✅ Small Pokémon may have a larger invisible hitbox to compensate.
03:47 - 04:21
8. 🏆 Competitive Strategies and the Importance of Shape
- ✅ Mentions the use of Stunfisk in competitive due to its small size and ease of dodging.
- ✅ The shape of the Pokémon influences its ability to dodge attacks.
04:22 - 04:40
9. 🪨 Static Moves vs. Variable Attacks
- ✅ Moves like Stealth Rock and Spikes are static and do not change with the size of the Pokémon.
04:41 - 05:08
10. ⚔️ Melee Attacks and the Advantage of Being Small
- ✅ In melee attacks, there is no significant difference between sizes.
- ✅ Being smaller can be an advantage, as it is harder to be detected.
05:09 - 05:30
11. 🌬️ Ranged Attacks and the Influence of Size
- ✅ Size affects ranged attacks more.
- ✅ Compares areas of effect of Icy Wind and Draco Meteor in different sizes of Pokémon.
05:31 - 05:51
12. ➕ Powering Up Attacks: Area vs. Damage
- ✅ Powering up attacks with the 'plus' button can increase the area, but possibly reduce damage.
05:52 - 06:25
13. 💥 Explosion: An Attack with a Fixed Range
- ✅ In attacks like Explosion, you cannot increase the area of reach.
- ✅ The range of Explosion is already very wide on its own.
06:26 - 06:54
14. 🗣️ Boomburst: Projection Dependent on the Pokémon's Neck
- ✅ The projection of Boomburst depends on the position of the Pokémon's neck.
- ✅ The 'plus' button slightly increases the range of Boomburst.
06:55 - 07:26
15. 🌍 Earthquake: Area and Damage According to Size
- ✅ Earthquake has more area in large Pokémon, but less damage in the outer rings.
- ✅ Earthquake is more effective in small Pokémon when the attack is powered up.
- ✅ Event Pokémon usually have a medium size for an intermediate point in the movements.
07:27 - 07:40
16. 🌊 Hydro Pump and Weight Attacks: Final Considerations
- ✅ Hydro Pump in Gyarados is a cannon shot.
- ✅ Some attacks do more damage with the weight of the Pokémon (Heavy Slam, Body Press, Grass Knot).
07:41 - 08:01
17. 🏆 Impact on the Story and Competitive Play
- ✅ In the story, carrying an alpha Pokémon doesn't affect much, but in competitive it's a very serious thing.