Dragon Type Pokemon: Masters of Mana? | Gnoggin - not dragons part 1

[@Gnoggin]

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[@carltheladylover6036]

“Dragon types are so unique and DEEP”(sorry)

[@joseignaciodepierola2855]

Paleontology has used Draco and Long which are words that mean Dragon

[@ashwhite2308]

So you could say that the dragon type could be called the primal type

[@apex2000]

Gamera is a dragon type then. But not (all) Godzilla neat.

[@joseignaciodepierola2855]

@@ashwhite2308, Dilong means Emperor Dragon in Chinese

[@alice-nv1qe]

"This month is Dragon month, next month is fairy month" Mega Altaria: "I see this as an absolute win"

[@Magnezone962]

You mean the traitor or mole of the type.

[@marknut9741]

Fun fact: The first-born of Arceus all have dragon typing.

[@hailgiratinathetruegod7564]

Bidoof is an normal type ?

[@KeizerSosebee]

@@hailgiratinathetruegod7564 he said first born of Arceus. Not Arceus' creator

[@rexhex3700]

@@hailgiratinathetruegod7564 I think he means Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina

[@alexandradordzhieva3835]

@@KeizerSosebeePerfect Bidoof. Peanut Butter.

[@tungstendioxide3055]

@@rexhex3700 r/woooosh

[@mrbier8271]

"No more beating around the bush..." Ad plays.

[@ghostrider8236]

Same.

[@fantoast6932]

Just on that part

[@a_bad_potato4637]

BRO SAME

[@darkscot1338]

Ditto

[@TheNamelessOne888]

Yup.

[@vindicatedxxi5247]

Arceus: What stats do you want to focus? Dragons: Yes

[@chiomuoma2549]

my maxed out shine greymon burst mode crushes all dragon pokemon!999 stats,100% evasion and the moves shining ray,geo magma napalm,starlight explosion and demon blast,and his ultimate,corona blaze sword!Fire/Dragon!

[@matthewcoyle4131]

This could be made pretty cool if you word it as "Dragons were the only type bold enough to ask Arceus to give them power in all stats!"

[@jasmerdiaz5744]

Fairy type pkmn:am i a joke to u?

[@Xeconis]

@@jasmerdiaz5744 Fire, Poison, Steel types: Yes Heatran and Salazzle: Very much so

[@jasmerdiaz5744]

@@Xeconis u do know that fairy are not weak to fire right? Is just that fairy are not effective against fire

[@BBQ_Ch1cken]

“Dragons only evolve through leveling up” Kingdra: am I a joke to you?

[@scw55]

Only dragon added in Gen 2 too.

[@KingStr0ng]

Alolan Exeggutor: *REEEEEE!!!*

[@monkeyseatsbananas3695]

Kingdra doesn't evolve, only Seadra does.

[@zach4463]

Yes kingdra you are a sea"dragon" but we got a better one with poison since fairy

[@illegalalien6542]

Lame, old joke

[@Supermateo97]

I agree with Lockstin, considering the 1st three Pokemon after frickin "God", are all dragon types that _created the universe._

[@felltem8296]

And since arceus is like every type it is also technically Dragon type

[@hulkinglasses7174]

“No more beating around the bush” Swamp Thing ad plays Me: it looks like the bush is gonna start beating first

[@lotusthemermaid]

In Soviet Russia

[@atarriazzuri8795]

Painted Lotus BUSH BEATS Y O U

[@lotusthemermaid]

@@atarriazzuri8795 This guy gets it

[@Neo_Data]

That's so good! Thank you swamp thing for proofing a point! Lol

[@dookie3030]

do you mean a real bush or the phone

[@00110000]

I kind of agree with some of this, but instead of Dragons representing pure magic or infinity energy, I believe they are the users of "raw primal power". And by primal, I don't mean primary, but rather of a crude or unrefined nature, like "primal" instincts. I see Infinity Energy as the Source, what all things are made of, but rearranged into whatever physical form it needs to be, whether that be light or elements or any of the types. Dragon type is another form of this energy, but unlike the others, it is undefined and raw, basically the first and simplest conversion of the Infinite into a useful form. However, because it is so simple, it lacks the distinct characteristics of the other types; it just is. This also has the advantage of being extremely powerful, albeit hard to control. All of the energy is in power, and none in utility. That's why dragons are so powerful, yet vague and varied. They are simply power personified, taking whatever form suits them. And because they're so ancient, that form is usually reptilian or serpentine. This power also applies to the real world and why in almost every culture, dragons are unanimously considered both amcient and extremely powerful, though usually not representing the creator-deity, which would be the source energy representation. Anyway, cool vid, Lockstin! I'm hyped for dragon month

[@AlexThat200]

It’s stuff like this that really makes me interested in fiction. There’s just so many fascinating details that people have come up with.

[@zjieldb8415]

That was both interesting and a pleasure to read. Nice theory!

[@Kirbydudette333]

I agree with this it sounds right

[@KriegsMeister27]

It also fits in with how all but one Dragon type move are damaging moves, and that one status move represents the increase of pure physical power by increasing Atk and Spd. (Dragon Dance)

[@jackmatthews134]

KriegsMeister27 yeah, plus moves like dragon rage, literally just a dragons rage, twister, a harsh unnatural hurricane, and dragon claw, which is described as a slashing with huge claws. Outrage is also one of the more obvious examples, with them trashing around to attack. Most of the dragon type moves basically represent a rampage of an incredibly powerful Pokémon.

[@TriforceChad]

Loved the D&D connection. Dragon ancestry is a common source of magic for a sorcerer. Small correction however, sorcerers are charisma casters. Ranger and Druid magic are the ones that use wisdom. Great vid tho!

[@JOMK3R]

Ah, I see you know the old ways well

[@Draytherion]

It’s interesting to note that Arceus created the jewel of life by combing the five plates of grass, water and ground (for crops of course) as well as electric to energise the jewel, and... dragon, indicating that whatever the dragon type entails is essential for life in general, further supporting lockstins arguement that dragon represents life energy or mana

[@Dandylion567]

Spyro: It's day thirty-four, and they still haven't realized that I'm not a Pokémon.

[@ultimaterecoil1136]

Dandylion567 hey it’s an original shiny charizard.

[@gamercadance8720]

I have a Shiny male Kingdra in my Ultra Moon game that I nicknamed Spyro!😁

[@DLeeGriff]

Charizard across the table/desk winks at him: Ikr I'm not even a dragon.

[@eclipse9727]

Lockstin: No beating around the Bush! *Ad Plays right after* Me: LIAR!

[@oreiusenderson8861]

It was a good joke and you know it

[@jhenwiener9725]

Nobody liek it keep it at 69

[@lovewingdovewing]

Ik

[@dinodynastyvlogs4707]

Ikr that happened to me to

[@Cringled]

Eclipse WOW SAME

[@thelichenking9878]

"Its imaginary, like the square root of negative one" My brain: wait a second

[@whatTFisThis]

Same lol

[@Bofrab]

It’s imaginary, like 5k

[@holoceneevent4534]

@@Bofrab AND CIRCLES

[@Bofrab]

Holocene Event circles?

[@holoceneevent4534]

@@Bofrab yea circles cannot manifest in our reality, they are entirely imaginary and in our heads

[@flarenite1004]

*sees D&D and MTG* *In the vid* I see you're a man of culture aswell

[@bru9383]

Oh yes, and a very refined one.

[@Nameless_mixes]

Lockstin & Gnoggin: “Dragon Pokemon only evolve by leveling up” Seadra: “Hold my Dragon Scale”

[@Fawriel]

To be fair, Seadra is not a Dragon-type _yet,_ so it kinda checks out...

[@mursuhillo242]

@@Fawriel duh... obviously it was about seadra's evolution, d'uh. Kingdra pretty much is A dragon pokemon capital A as in it is categorized as "Dragon Pokemon"

[@MsDrake82]

you answered yourself "DRAGON scale" to evolve into dragon type it needs a dragon scale lol

[@Fawriel]

@@mursuhillo242 You should really make sure you properly read and understood what a person is saying before acting like a smartass, kid. The "yet" implied that I was very much aware of Kingdra. But Seadra itself is still a Water-type, so Seadra evolving by trade while holding an item technically does nothing to disprove that Dragon-types all evolve by level-up. Because it isn't one, and Kingdra doesn't evolve.

[@mursuhillo242]

@@MsDrake82 Yet another gimmick of the neglshi langugae "Dragon pokemon only evolve by leveling up" can be interpreted as "dragon pokemon are evolved only by leveling up a 'lesser' being" meaning dragon pokemon are the product of evolution, hence making the original phrase make perfect sense

[@MegaMilesprower]

"Dragons evolve solely from experience" Kingdra disagrees.

[@connortobin7398]

MegaMilesprower I think he means anything that starts off with the dragon type can only evolve from leveling. While others evolve into dragon from draconic items.

[@Wyrm30]

Indeed. Seadra requires the scale of a dragon in order to become one. It's still rather limited in what moves it can learn after becoming Kingdra, though. I haven't played anything after Generation 6, though, that might have changed in Sun and Moon.

[@Maretoast]

give that to Iris cute but weak Axew

[@parallelarchaos9557]

"From" seadra which seadra is not a dragon at the start

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

So, how is it there are wild Kingdra in some games like BW?

[@ultrabeastiary7261]

Dragon-type Pokemon:*exists* Fairy-type Pokemon:"I am inevitable"

[@gamemasterpzm]

Steel typ:"And I am Iron man"

[@vladtepes2667]

Steel type And am just a pokemon with a construction job

[@ale-xsantos1078]

Dialga: And I am Iron dragon

[@BaronSengir1008]

Lucario: I am Iron Fist.

[@crisistian_]

Scizor: SOMEONE LOOKING FOR IRON MAN(TIS)?

[@lord_kyjax4450]

Lockstin: "I'm going to use D&D to help make my point" Me, surrounded by figurines, video games, fantasy novels, TCGs, and tabletop game rulebooks: "fukken nerd."

[@darianclark3980]

Lockstin & Gnoggin: "Dragons control the forces of nature!" Ice Type Pokemon: "Apparently not us bc we'll kick dragon ass."

[@gorade1901]

I'm guessing it's cause many dragon types happen to be reptilian, and cold blooded creatures, well, don't do well in cold.

[@ImFangzBro]

Nature dies when the universe becomes super cold and experiences heat death.

[@toadtv4389]

-Dragon like altaria -Fairy is best enemy of dragon type -fairy, like altaria I dont know why but its destroy me

[@KingStr0ng]

Altaria is a double agent confirmed Never trust an Altaria.

[@idrovepastyourhouse-9385]

Altaria is playing both sides

[@dysalotortilla2988]

I died

[@Yoseqlo1]

Altaria is altaria's worst enemy.

[@RenyxGhoul]

Yoseqlo Yoseloq the one who you have to surpass is yourself

[@pendragoon1494]

9:30- "Dragons can be only killed by magic or enchanted weapon." Polish shoemaker: Pulls out fake sheep filled with sulflur. *Observe*

[@Bofrab]

Didn’t someone kill a dragon with Sake once?

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

@@Bofrab yup

[@Oturan20]

@@Bofrab Susano'o killed Orochi _after_ getting him drunk off Sake.

[@monstermayhem4367]

Dragons being mostly lizards gives us an explanation straight up for it's weakness to ice. Lizards are cold blooded, so being in a cold environment would kill them Also you say Haxorus is just a dinosaur with an axe for a face. But about Tyrantrum. It literally is just a t-rex

[@Arctic7985]

Maybe since Lucario can learn a few dragon moves, dragon energy is similar to aura?

[@shaesullivan]

Dragon Energy = Life Energy = Aura Energy?

[@Arctic7985]

@@shaesullivan. Not nessesarily. I believe dragon energy, aura energy, etc. are derived from the same energy source. Pokemon like Lucario can either release the energy in a blast of raw power like a dragon, (Dragon Pulse) or hone it into a more refined, controlled state (Aura Sphere). It also seems like Lucario can use other type attacks with his aura, (Bone rush) and essentially transform the aura into other forms. It's like every Pokemon can draw from the aura according to their type, but Lucario has the connection to the aura pure enough to manipulate it. The Pokedex does say every living thing has an aura. So you are correct. Dragon energy and aura energy are both types of life energy, but aura is more refined.

[@necrozma5639]

I agree, Aura Energy seems like a more refined type of Dragon Energy, or Life Energy. I also feel that Lucario is a master of both Dragon and Aura Energy, and that he should be recognized as some sort of deity in the past. Too bad he isn’t. Unless ‘Lucario and the Mystery of Mew’ counts.

[@draco1965]

For what I know, both energies come from “mana” the life force (or something alike) and the power of dragon Type is pure mana, as strong and “raw” as it can be, being fired towards you. The aura would be a little bit more canalized mana, not so powerful, but still pure enough for it not to be considered as “fairy” or “light magic”

[@Arctic7985]

@@draco1965 Aura is obviously more refined than Dragon energy. My thoughts are that Lucario can release his aura in a less concentrated blast to attack enemies. Thus he can learn dragon pulse.

[@MyriDog]

I know other comments have probably covered this, but since you brought up D&D and Sorcerers so often its time for a fun fact from D&D: One of the most common ways for a character to have Sorcerer powers? A bloodline connection... to a dragon. In the latest edition it was the first bloodline Sorcerers got, the other introductory bloodline being "Wild Magic."

[@Eldrisaur]

"Game of Thrones is just spicy Lord of the Rings"

[@hjstegeman]

ha lol

[@shootbob79ps42]

Magma is just spicy water

[@GoldLight73]

@Angel Alvarado Until Groudon goes Primal, anyway.

[@Alexhorsley69]

love it

[@maggieent3215]

no. there's no potatoes in GoT, right?

[@ghostlyblue5735]

Couldn’t. Click. Faster I really like this series, it’s so intriguing and one of the only few videos that I watch all the way through and enjoy. Thanks for the content.

[@devonsosa8350]

I suggested into existence. So youre welcome

[@matthewpieper9568]

the dragon fruit at the beginning killed me XD 0:04

[@kethos017]

and the dragonfly 0:07

[@BearWith_You]

I want a Grass/Dragon dragon fruit Pokemon

[@joaocisne556]

so, it's safe to assume the Fariy type are Nature magic users, like Druids and Shamans?

[@joaocisne556]

@Ian Timberg yep

[@cybernurgle6413]

Fantasy pokemon rpg when?

[@tybuss6211]

@@cybernurgle6413 like Pokemon DND

[@thebaku818]

i dont think fairy types are natural at all

[@rossjones8656]

@@thebaku818 care to explain. I'm quite curious.

[@Nibiru_-_Gen_Z_Warlock]

gay pride jurrasic june now dragon month? damn june be popping off this year

[@lordjaraxxus5418]

well it's also register your dog month as well... but who cares about that (other than dog owners).

[@Nibiru_-_Gen_Z_Warlock]

@@lordjaraxxus5418 I didn't know that and I own a dog

[@lordjaraxxus5418]

@@Nibiru_-_Gen_Z_Warlock eh could be a local thing, i see signs for it by the town hall every June

[@epicgamer-xc9bw]

Well this year it kinda went downhill cuz of y'know *cough cough*

[@DragonsController8]

Now you just need a Dragalia Lost and War Dragons sponsorship

[@alexandradordzhieva3835]

ironic your avatar is a Garchomp

[@DragonsController8]

Alexandra Dordzhieva oh I’ve been meaning to change that for a while. Lol never got around to it. But anyways I am out of my friends a Dragon type expert in pokemon so I’m of course gonna continue watching.

[@Flamestrike4]

it's kinda funny seeing as dragalia uses the same reasoning for their dragons, but then add on the "horns and a tail(two in the case of cerberus)" as a common trait

[@EggRo11s]

Dragalia lost was made by nintendo, if he could get a sponsor with nintendo; he’d make it big

[@DragonsController8]

I feel War dragons might be more of a reachable sponsor...

[@quixotika3232]

Haxorous really should have been Dragon and Steel type. Smh

[@ExiledBowser]

Yeah he uses a lot of steel moves also a few fighting type moves... i think.

[@wildtazze]

He uses tons of steel moves. But steel magic? Lol

[@thelguy1743]

No! Haxorus is the handle of an Axe. Handles of Axes are most of the time made of wood. It should be a dragon grass type! Smh

[@kyurenga4665]

steely dan

[@CyberSaurian]

I agree, and Goodra should've been dragon-poison.

[@CyberMaverickGamer]

Dragon Type: Offensive, Special Attack and Attack Fairy: Support, Special Attack and Special Defense

[@williamvalorious4403]

But both tend to use sorcerer style magic

[@doubled6490]

@@williamvalorious4403 What? No they don't. They're either magical beings like fairies or mythicals. There's nothing "sorcerery" about them. Even pokemon like gardevoir are obviously more or less mages than sorcerers.

[@williamvalorious4403]

@@doubled6490 ,they also tend to be the source of blood that allows sorcerers,so more or less they are sorcerers but far better than others can even reach

[@doubled6490]

@@williamvalorious4403 1. I have no idea what you tried to say because of broken english 2. Fairies are magical beings, meaning they use natural magic. That makes them mages.

[@BaronSengir1008]

@@doubled6490 That makes them druids...

[@Dreamknight95]

With the thought that dragons use this raw arcane power might add a valid explanation to why Fairy is super effective. Fairy is also assumed to be the "magic" type, but maybe leaning more towards manipulation of magic rather than forcing it. So if dragons bring out and utilize this raw magic fairy types just whisp it away (type immunity) or use it against the dragon its self (super effective).

[@Lars_Hermsen]

6:00 Dragon: you’ve activated my stand! 「A D V A N C E D F I R E」

[@nonameprivileges5461]

There always has to be atleast 1 jojo refference

[@salvaged6153]

"Dragons are DRAGONS" I would have never guessed!

[@bilaliqbal2772]

Users of arcane magic or in Pokemon terms.. infinity energy

[@Daniel_Coffman]

Lockstin: No more beating around the bush. *an ad comes up* Irony! XD

[@vossboss220]

@Javin Byeol heaven forbid he monetizes the videos he puts hours into writing so he can pay his editors and bills

[@eeffloof2370]

That happened to me too!!!

[@JuanVilorio]

I have KZbin premium so I didn't get an ad

[@monkeyseatsbananas3695]

@Javin Byeol there's nothing wrong about monetizing your videos. Especially if KZbin is your job. What would you do if you worked at Walmart or some and you didn't get paid? Well i guess your IQ is just too low for the age of someone to actually get a job. Sorry for acting mean, but get your facts right.

[@dayalasingh5853]

Mmm that pronunciation of Quetzalcoatl. Classic butchering of names. That's the good stuff Lockstin keep it up.

[@doubled6490]

Mmm that pronunciation of SaagfaiuhsFa sjinfas. Classic butchering of names. That's the good stuff Lockstin keep it up.

[@djmintlaw]

To be fair, he didn't even pronounce Loch Ness correctly. If it doesn't sound like you're bringing up a load of flem from the back of your throat, then you aren't pronouncing it correctly. Isn't Scottish such a beautiful language!

[@dayalasingh5853]

@@djmintlaw every language is in my opinion. I love the study of languages.

[@TheGreatMondello]

This is really neat! I've figured that dragon types were associated with things ancient and primal, but not to arcana/"infinity energy" (I'm not really well versed in Pokémon lore). Also, this theory actually made me feel a tingle of hype for a Pokémon type that I've not had much interest or affinity for, so that's fun! Yeah, Dragon Month!

[@ehrinehrin6441]

Dragon: _im the strongest_ ! Fairy: *IM ABOUT TO END THIS MANS WHOLE CAREER*

[@theboom1694]

Except dialga because he is steel

[@ehrinehrin6441]

@@theboom1694mega mawile,magearna and klefki: *AM I A JOKE TO YOU*

[@nicholassammy9830]

Dialga:Bitch please

[@jrmy__]

Mega Altaria: hold my beer

[@sak4933]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Fairy types still make me mad to this day. Weaknesses of Ice and Dragon made sense but then Fairy just comes along like "Hey, we exist for the sole reason of making you worse! Also we're immune to your meteors, claws, pulses, and even the distortion of time and space!"

[@kristofgriffin384]

The Dragon-Type is my all-time favorite type. I grew up watching a lot of fantasy, cartoons and anime that showcased dragons as this unstoppable, badass, fearsome and fascinating creatures. I loved how they were depicted in other cultures an media. Some may live underwater, others can't fly and live on the ground, some can shoot lightning or ice instead of fire. There's so much you an do with dragons design and lore wise. It's also the reason why I love the "How to Train you Dragon" franchise so much.

[@ExiledBowser]

Its mine too. But I'm a real life Dragon--that is Chinese Zodiac speaking, an Earth dragon to be exact. So my Favorite pokemon is Flygon.

[@WarmLillie]

The East and West have so many designs for Dragon and that mean we get have ton story with them and Pokémon designs.

[@xsanguine8]

In Eastern myths dragons are generally made up of all the natural elements, trees, grass, and mountain streams: they also tend to be a mish mash of animal parts, fish whiskers, bird claws, and snakes. So it would make sense for them to be weaker against fire, metal, or gold.

[@thejuic3b0i64]

This was made to bash Altaria Don’t massacre my boi like that

[@funfactswithduckbred4407]

I forget where I heard this, (probably some fantasy book or movie) but it's a line that goes like this. "Magic is like any other resource. Take earth for example. A rock in it's pure form is powerful and dangerous, but difficult to wield. However if you take a piece of that rock, sharpen it, and combine it with another resource, you have a spear." I think it sort of explains the sorcerer vs. mage thing.

[@potatoqueen5248]

Lockstin: All dragons evolve by level up. Kingdra: Am I a joke to you?

[@sir.hopper]

Seadra evolves INTO a dragon, but isn't a dragon in that state; thus, this statement doesn't contradict the claim.

[@sakurazarrok]

@@sir.hopper then why horsea and seadra are classified as the DRAGON Pokémon by the Pokédex which is used by lockstin many times to justify his reasoning on Pokémon typing like Durant

[@sir.hopper]

That's pretty irrelevant, considering his statement was "Dragon TYPES only evolve by level up" Is Seadra a Dragon TYPE Pokemon? If no, them your argument is invalid.

[@sakurazarrok]

@@sir.hopper so are you saying that kingdra and Alolan exegutor are NOT dragon types that get evolved into through other methods aside from leveling up

[@jvbistan]

@@sakurazarrok I agree with Adam. Seadra and Exeggcute aren't dragon types. He said DRAGON TYPES only evolve by leveling up. Seadra evolves into a dragon type, but isn't one itself

[@mintayza7784]

You even made ADS interesting. And did I tell you how much I binge this series? I've learnt so much from this. Really.

[@HarpyDancer]

“No more beating around the bush...” *ad plays 😂😂

[@lechengli3204]

Jesus that’s a lot of DnD 5e art. I counted two Ancient Blues,one Ancient Black,one Ancient Red,one Ancient Green,three Ancient bronzes,and an Ancient Silver and another Ancient Red while he was specifically talking about DnD.

[@RaptorBoyJoe]

Actually it’s Jurassic June. Missed opportunity for fossil Pokémon Praise lord helix

[@Hyavobi]

He can always do that next month.

[@RaptorBoyJoe]

Avo Rice actually he can’t just do it “Jurassic July” because Jurassic June is called that because on June 11, Jurassic Park’s movie came out, hence making June “Jurassic June” and why it can’t just be “Jurassic July”. There is always next year. Although last June was Jurassic June 25, so it could have been better then

[@Hyavobi]

@@RaptorBoyJoe oh that make sense. You learn something everyday

[@Master_E444]

Plenty of Dragon Pokemon are based on Dinosaurs

[@MrPopoman0125]

“Dragons only evolve thru level up” *Cough KINGDRA Cough Cough*

[@lizillusion2318]

Well, Seadra isn't a dragon. It needs the dragon scale, yes, but that's what it needs in order to become a Dragon type since it wasn't given the type in its base stage. If it did, it wouldn't have needed the Dragon Scale.

[@harishuprari]

DeviantTag same with seadra.

[@MrPopoman0125]

Pokemon Master that’s what I meant seadra eveolve into Kingdra

[@OmniversalInsect]

Also exeggcute

[@gopikrishnang4871]

Dragon types still evolve only through levelling up. Seadra is a water type. Exxegute is still grass/ psychic.

[@razorthewolf18]

Love the explanation. Think you did a great job explaining the origin of Dragon Type.

[@mikeamueller92]

Lockstin: dragons only evolve by leveling up Kingdra: *cries*

[@ultimaterecoil1136]

BodbDearg seadra is a dragon?

[@rockbandinthusiast]

@@ultimaterecoil1136 No. Kingdra is. He is water/dragon.

[@ultimaterecoil1136]

rockbandinthusiast seadra isn’t a dragon but it evolves into a dragon so by Technicality he is right

[@bru9383]

This is why I watch Lockstin & Gnoggin, they find just the right way to explain every doubt someone may have around a certain topic, and also they go wild with the explanation, showing every tad bit of interesting data they can find. My desire for knowledge had never been more satisfied.

[@حَسن-م3ه9ظ]

Actually... dragon breath simply involves exhaling "a mighty gust"/"Incredible blast of breath" so incredible it paralyzes you... So it basically dragon burping

[@vladprus4019]

Pokemon types are cool.... BUT WHAT ABOUT DRAGONS?

[@toropazzoide]

aaah I see you're a man of culture as well. Can I offer you a pommel in these trying times?

[@vladprus4019]

@@R.P.Genocraft You spelled MACHICOLATIONS!!! wrong

[@Guderian2]

Ahh i see a fellow Shadiversity Follower is here

[@rayraffiki1856]

MACHICOLATIONS!!!

[@gasparperalta3725]

BECAUSE SWORDS!!

[@wanderlustwarrior]

Rock the dragon! Hopefully we'll see a video about the "Chinese myth dragon" from Henry Zhao's textbook.

[@PsychoDiesel48]

DRAGON BALL Z!

[@personalRCH]

"Dragon types only evolve by leveling up" *Kingdra; though it becomes dragon via-trade

[@minaisloading]

Charizard:Hold my Charizardite X...oh wait dont

[@sir.hopper]

But Seadra isn't a Dragon type, it just evolves INTO a Dragon type. Thus, the claim that Dragons only evolve via leveling up isn't disputed by this statement.

[@rossjones8656]

@@sir.hopper i guess ulta beast dont ether

[@Gnoggin]

Kingdra doesn't evolve, Seadra does. ;)

[@that_kid_nobody_notices]

"Game of thrones is just spicy lord of the rings" - lockstin 2019

[@ashtasheran6970]

I mean he's not wrong

[@DragonDrop4758]

Filled with **rawr** :3 power! ..Such as the (Magi)Karp

[@smoke108]

Steel's resistance could also represent the advancement of technology and science pushing down the old ways of magic in terms of the understanding of the world.

[@Dexuz]

Isn't that why Fairy is weak to Steel too?

[@QueenSuperGeek]

Dexuz possibly. Also according to fairy lore, fairies are extremely susceptible to iron. Since steel is enhanced iron it would be very effective against them.

[@librathebeautifulwarmonk1283]

@@Dexuz It's primarily because most types of Fairies are weak to iron in myths

[@acemstudio]

Dragon month on Lockstin and Gnoggin? Sign me the hell UP!

[@devonsosa8350]

Youre welcome

[@simbanssi575]

Fun fact: In finnish, "dragon" is called "lohikäärme", which literally translates to "Salmon snake".

[@simbanssi575]

@Jessica Koenigsbach as a finn, i can confirm that.

[@TEDDY69030]

Your totally on it. In the Arceus movie, Arceus uses the dragon plate as part of the jewel of life because it knew dragon would make the jewel more powerful. Add on top of that, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina who are viewed as DIETIES have dragon typing. Dragon, regardless of how much magical stuff you wanna tie to it is AT LEAST clearly established as being naturally (or perhaps supernaturally) powerful, for the sake of being powerful.

[@MrNetWraith]

Fun fact: Goodra being a snail-dragon (well, slug dragon) may be caused by it being a reference to the Lou Carcolh, a French dragon described as a massive snail/serpent hybrid with tentacles.

[@pathfindersavant3988]

Remember those Dragonology books you bought as a child? Pelipperidge Farms remembers

[@justinanderson8473]

Omg I remember those!!

[@sparrowfox6943]

Me seeing A snake, an Eagle, and a Tiger "I kinda want a manticore Pokemon now..."

[@eldritch_whispers1654]

Gnoggin: let's use D&D Me: YES, PLEASE, YES

[@TerrariaGolem]

YAAAAS

[@arurujay2056]

Well, the masters of mana and elemental masters thing might also explain why so many Dragons learn elemental moves (Ice, Fire, Electric, Water, etc)

[@MaxWelton]

13:01 lol this is like alkahestry and alchemy except alkahestry is powered by “the Dragon’s Pulse”

[@CaptainCFalcon]

Wait, I thought that Aura was basically the "surrounding energy of all living things." Oh, nevermind. You mentioned it. _Does that mean that Lucario should be a Dragon Type?_

[@BlueEyesWhiteDragonStan]

So if Dragons are masters of raw power, are fairy's the ones who master refined power?

[@Absinthr]

Perhaps

[@essay2111]

Well yes... But actually no.

[@bluekittyyoyo6592]

lockstin: all fantasy media is basically lotr with a twist me, writing my agatha christie style murder mystery d&d campaign set in the wild west: did I miss a memo

[@jiado6893]

When approaching the subject of why dragon myths exist, I’m surprise that Lockstein didn’t bring up the theory of how ancient peoples would dig up dinosaur bones, and promptly freak the hell out.

[@pandasempai6459]

Lots of dragons in legends happen to actually breathe poison as opposed to fire. In the west at least. Fire and poison are both very destructive and thus seen as harmful/evil.

[@Sparkster217]

3:54 >"Dragon" >*points at wyvern* >me: REEEEEEEEEEE

[@nellyballivin2263]

I feel that

[@Moonstriker2514]

@@nellyballivin2263 same with wyrms and hydras

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Historically, wyvern and dragon as words are synonyms. The distinction everyone keeps pointing out is a "the media made this mainstream and now everyone thinks it's more specific than it has to be" situation, just like Lockstin mentioned about magic. And Monster Hunter gets a few things in that regard wrong if you want to go by "generic" terminology, because what they call "Fanged Wyverns" anywhere else would be called a Drake.

[@dracone4370]

Dragons across world mythology have a lot of variety, this was pointed out in the video, but they even had quite a bit of variety within individual nations. For example, when someone says "English dragon" most people immediately jump a variant of the classic European dragon, the one slain by Saint George of the Dragon in particular, but Great Britain (which gets its name from the old name of Britannia) has a lesser-known dragon in its own lore (one I'm hoping is referenced in Sword and Shield once the games have been released) called the Lampton Worm, it's described as having an earthworm-like body with the head of dragon, said body is described as actually being quite soft but to make up for this its body is said literally grow back together from wherever it was cut, the stories about that I found didn't mention it ever having a breath weapon though, which is odd since it is part of English lore. In fact, in some cases, dragons were described as being linked with faeries in old European stories, modern interpretations would have them referred to as "faerie creatures" due to their strong link with unknown or supernatural forces. Fun fact, for next month, Faerie was a general catchall for supernatural creature way back when. For crying out loud, Irish lore talks of the Dullahan (which is described as being a sort of manifestation of the aspect of death and is said to have the appearance of a headless rider with a headless horse or headless coach driver with a team of headless horses, it's said they keep their own heads in the saddle or nearby and use it like a lantern, I haven't found where the horse heads are kept though), Brownie (pronounced Broo-Nee, which described as a mischievous fey that will become a servant that literally works for scraps if you manage to catch it), and the Kelpie (the Irish Kelpie is described as being a black horse that has the ability to change its form between its natural form, a big black dog, and person dressed in all black that seeks to drown mortals in the waters they call home then rip out their livers to feed upon); and that's just Irish lore. English faerie lore has tales of the Spriggan, human-sized fey that have an aggressive warrior mentality and the ability to grow to the size of the tallest trees and was often claimed as a perpetrator of the changeling phenomenon; Germany has the tales of the Erl King and Kobolds (which are much different in their description in German lore than that of their classic Fantasy description that was popularized by D&D). And Hobgoblins are found all over European lore, especially England, Scotland, and Ireland and are very different from the portrayals usually given in classic Fantasy that was popularized by D&D. Before the term Goblin meant the usually pint-sized green skinned critters with pointy ears we know today, the term way back in the Medieval and Renaissance eras was a term meaning "ugly faerie" and, this bit needs to be stressed for modern folks, elf was often used interchangeably with the word faerie because in those days elf and faerie meant the same thing for most of Europe, Elf had its own separate meaning in Scandinavia that was adopted by Tolkien for his stories when he got around to writing them.

[@Dexuz]

So that would explain why Tapu Koko is Fairy type even if its the guardian deity of war, it seems that fae creatures being benevolent is a stereotype created by Peter Pan and old fairy tales books.

[@librathebeautifulwarmonk1283]

I really wish Gamefreak explored that more

[@tinle9]

Hey lockstin, thanks for a one of the best b-day gifts

[@MystFox1314]

happy birthday

[@vondex13]

You make a great point and that means with both Fariy and Psychic, we have three "magic" types

[@cypherdastro8105]

Awesome vid man. Keep it up! Dragons continue to be one of my favourite mythical creatures, mostly because of the idea of them having extreme power that takes years to master, hence why many dragons are depicted as ancient. They are pretty much power made flesh.

[@LuckySketches]

Wizard magic (INT): Study hard, learn how to open doors to other dimensions Sourcerer magic (CHA): Blast things with your crazy innate powers Druid/ranger magic (WIS): Nature the freak out of your enemies because the Earth lets you Cleric/paladin magic (CHA): Ask God for help Warlock magic (CHA): Ask Steve the magic spirit thing for help Bard magic (CHA): Play magic songs that do things. It's like being a wizard but with more cowbell.

[@AlfredoPuente8]

some dragonflys are bug type and some dragon type but none of them are bug-dragon.

[@zeekslider]

Wait, Fairy Type is NOT being talked about during PRIDE Month?! I feel confused...

[@averonisgaming9023]

after all, we got snubbull

[@UberPwner09]

Gotta say, it's pretty homophobic to assume that just because something is pink and/or cute, it has to be gay, or that it makes you gay for liking it.

[@oreganoed8913]

@@UberPwner09I think it’s because fairy is used as a slur for gay people.

[@alterium7756]

maybe because Arcane Energy/ Infinity Energy - the energy of which dragons harness are raw energies that haven't blended with nature yet (which is the concept of Mana from the other games) and the reason why they aren't able to use elemental magic, and can only use the raw one is because their aggresiveness cannot coexist with nature itself.

[@EthanHeathen]

I started marathoning all your vids this morning. This meant that Ive been working BACKWARDS through Dragon month. At first, as a practitioner of the Art, I didnt quite see the parallels you alluded to in regards of Dragon type being a sort of arcane energy. This vid cleared it up nicely. Great content, charismatic host. 10/10 would marathon again.

[@Blossoming_Daylily]

I think there was a small mix up of terms when you were talking about dragons as sorcerers. They would be charisma casters specifically, since they use their strength of will to force the magic to happen. Don't really matter tho, actually agree with you and think the reasoning makes a lot of sense. Great video!

[@adamkaris]

rad dreamer in dungeons and dragons Sorcerers ARE charisma casters

[@Blossoming_Daylily]

@@adamkaris yeah that is my point, in the video it was suggested that dragons were some other type and not int or cha based.

[@blazingtorchic3178]

Also Merlin was part dragon as a result he was the best sorcerer of that story

[@potatopan6478]

Me: **hears dragon city** oh no it’s the game I was uncontrollably addicted to

[@asimpletrashgoblin8109]

So.. how did you manage to make dragons cooler?! But seriously, I love your take on dragon types!

[@lizillusion2318]

I mean, this would explain why there is no defined "Magic" type. Dragon type is the official name for the Magic type. An interesting thing to note is that I tried crossing over the Pokemon types with the most common array I could think of magical elements, basically generalizing some of the Pokemon types. (Example: Dark type was Shadow element, and Fairy was Light Element.) Then I had Psychic/Ghost/Poison be Spirit type, and Dragon was Mana type. Mana type, huh??? I didn't know why it made sense, it just kinda did. Now I know why it makes sense.

[@lollyblizowo4343]

Theres even a draconic bloodline subclass for sorcerer in fifth edition. Gives you fire resistance and wings

[@deinogreenstreet8631]

Doesn’t have to be fire resistance. The resistance is determined by what color that dragon is (black, blue, green, red, white, brass, bronze, copper, gold, or silver).

[@raphaelmontinho6788]

Sorcerers in D&D are Charisma-casters. Clerics and Paladins are Wisdom-casters. Edit: :]

[@williamvalorious4403]

'-' yeah that bugged me,he was right other than the casting stats used by each

[@raphaelmontinho6788]

@@williamvalorious4403 I think he just misunderstood things, but the theory is right, just the stat is wrong. Sorcerers do magic by "self-learning" in a natural way. It just occurs to them.

[@williamvalorious4403]

@@raphaelmontinho6788 yeah but I mean it got it right in regards to the raw forced enegry vs the manupalated magic due to someones intelligents or "wisedom" as it sometimes get it called

[@jonathanhead9009]

"GoT is just spicy LotR." Hope you have your doors barricaded, my brother. ....the fandoms are coming...

[@Im-Not-a-Dog]

In D&D Dragons get their magical ability from being partially elemental beings, giving them control over a certain element or elemental energy to fuel their magical attacks.

[@MaxWelton]

14:24 It’s “The power that’s inside!”

[@Nagatem]

That intro image reminds me of yugioh dark side of dimensions Seto kaiba- “that’s because it’s not a monster.... it’s a GOD”

[@Math28l]

Oh man I'd love a new Arcane Type. with lots of special atacks and suports/dabuffs. Arcane pokemons may be more abstracts and bodyless, Likr a mana worm from wow for example

[@HeilRay]

Dragon month June Caus3 covering Fairies in Pride month would trigger some.

[@platinumnova6485]

I think regidrago might explain some of this stuff Apparently it's made of "crystallized dragon energy" so maybe this "dragon energy" is the arcane energy that the dragons use But that raises a bunch of more questions and now my brain cells are evaporating

[@SoushirouT]

For everyone who's pointing out Kingdra, what he said was, "Dragon types only evolve through leveling up." The thing is Seadra isn't a dragon type and Kingdra is not known to be able to evolve.