I Solved Pokemon’s Hidden Damage Formula

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

Thanks for watching guys, had fun with this one :) You can use code ASTROID50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3To1qXh

[@TheShadow1347]

Looks like Vinny was no match for the power of math 🤓

[@Pixaluvsu-g1y]

I’m praying you recover from this video you deserve all the views you can get

[@dreadgodthedreaded7162]

Damage=( 250D (2×Level+10)×Power×A+2)×Targets×PB×Weather×Critical×random×STAB×Type×Burn×other×ZMove×TeraShield

[@hatirase2255]

now do the same thing but with a rain team

[@Original151]

I'd like to officially announce my retirement 😂😂😂 dude seriously this video was AMAZING! So happy to be apart of it 💚

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

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[@ashwinjoshua5229]

Wait I'm confused how did Vinny comment 10 hours when the video was uploaded 4 minutes ago

[@softmoonangel]

​@@ashwinjoshua5229 This video was uploaded earlier for members ❤

[@MonkeyDCaleb]

Frank can share the videos with anyone he wants before they are uploaded. You can choose to make your videos private or public. @@ashwinjoshua5229

[@inv_hana]

​@@ashwinjoshua5229 members gets early

[@ashwinjoshua5229]

Damage Calc website : you took everything from me Frank : I don't even know who you are

[@Ilikeeverything1]

🤣🤣

[@IanInAction]

ngl i was about to code this myself but if it does exist then no point in me doing it

[@moe5177]

@@IanInActionYeah, Showdown has their own Pokemon Damage Calculator that everyone uses

[@cupidok2768]

Y dont u have this on ur computer and have ur computer do math😑

[@Golly_Neb]

Sitting through a maths class : Sitting through an astroid video with math :

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

Math can be fun! I guess!

[@Golly_Neb]

When you want to learn its fun, when forced to learn its a pain

[@stinos24]

@@Golly_Neb That's with most things

[@allanguillen4382]

He could teach me calculus lol

[@luke14parker]

Vinny lost to his archenemy: MATH

[@christianrios5463]

Is this the 1st time the Throat Goat gets a 6-0 on his favor? This man just ascended to another level!! What an amazing video Frank!!

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

I think it might be LOL thank you

[@softmoonangel]

Aww, Frank this was brilliant! The minute i saw that calculator i knew that most of this would go over my head but as it went on i was able to actually follow on, this was such an interesting concept and i expect nothing less from you 🩷 the editing for this was top notch, watching Vinny lose his mind as you were calculating was hilarious 😂 thanks again for the content, so happy i decided to become a member!

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

Thank you so much!! So happy to hear that you liked it

[@goth_goat_dad]

Astroid: calculating every single possible damage outcome for every single move. Dunkey: lol monkey pokes with stick, bye bye

[@dandelionlive]

Literally only at the factor ad but man this video production is PHENOMENAL. I literally waited for it to load just so i can watch in the HIGHEST possible quality because it deserves it. The quality of your videos has only gotten better and better my mans, and its STUNNING to see all your hardwork and dedication pull off stuff like this. Keep it goin!

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

Thank you so much!!

[@zexisQ]

that last battle was absolutely legendary, even with damage calcs aside. truely a throat goat worthy performance. (and much love to vinny for being a good sport ❤)

[@Pixilm8]

i loved that mount of thought that went into this, people say "don't reinvent the wheel" and franks out here trying to figure out the formula for a frickin hover car! Amazing video dude

[@idk-oe7ff]

Can we just talk about how this man gets no recognition, he memorizes an entire formula for a 20 minute video, and he only has 226K subscribers, I cant even remember the pythagorean theorem.

[@ItsThePickle]

‘Only has 226k’ aha

[@idk-oe7ff]

@@ItsThePickle Bro deserves 100 million for the amount of work he puts in

[@ItsThePickle]

@@idk-oe7ff I agree, just funny saying ‘only 226k’ aha

[@idk-oe7ff]

@@ItsThePickle oh ok

[@ADragonFruit440]

I can’t even remember how to do division, amen

[@peasantb100d]

i can't wait to see Astroid turn up to competitive tournaments with hundreds of pieces of A2 paper and a marker

[@SP1D3YMC]

What a fulfilling end. Poor Vinny though. The editing was unsurprisingly top notch, I loved the things you did for the Factor ad! How does one come up with such obscure Ideas for content too?

[@TheNamesSynth]

When Frank said we have to lose another turn then Siri said: “ I won’t respond to that.’😂

[@skylwer]

Thank God you got the W in the end. Great video as always. Glad to have become a member recently to see it early!

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

❤️❤️

[@axelblaze4088]

I absolutely love how creative this man’s vids are. Frank always tries to do something no one has ever done and its amazing to watch

[@ruffprophetproductions]

Frank I love your storytelling. Especially at the beginning where you set the scene and use sound design to your advantage. Great video !

[@Just_Dova]

5:35 Fantastic song choice! Good Kid is a GREAT band

[@Quartereli]

Mimi’s Delivery Service was a jumpscare! I love to see it! This video is incredible! The editing is phenomenal and it is clear how much effort has gone into every aspect. Thanks for another high quality upload as always!

[@axelblaze4088]

If only I watched my online math classes with this much attention 💀 I wouldn’t have a 65% in it

[@lumino_life]

I’m half way through rn and I gotta say this is such a phenomenal video. I’m in utter awe all throughout and admire your creativity, dedication and execution so much. You’re doing amazing, Frank. Thanks for being so entertaining as well as inspirational

[@ZoroanYT]

Imma do the math You multiply the level by 2, then you divide it by 5 Then multiply by the power of the move then multiply the attack of your pokemon divided by the defense of the opponent’s pokemon then you divide it all by 50 then you add 2 and then multiply by whatever conditions are on the field such as weather or any other stuff, simple really

[@printility9602]

Frank I am ASTOUNDED every time at how good these videos are. The editing, the music selection, the aesthetic, and the originality are all amazing ❤

[@feathertopDT]

I love this so much. Also love that there’s a legit damage calc in existence already

[@davidsmusicbox5866]

The sheer amount of time and effort put into this is amazing. Not just the ‘figuring out the code’ bit. The amount of effort you put into the editing (used to do editing myself longer ago than I’d like to admit, or think about) is just a testament you have to your craft. And then add in the entertainment value, well done. Commendable effort for great content. Even if the finer workings are sometimes overlooked.

[@ChazzDiBianco]

17:15 In-depth Math and Pokémon, not something I thought the average person would do 😂

[@Patrick_Bateman71]

It's 5th grade algebra, just a lot of terms, stop crying so hard

[@ChazzDiBianco]

@@Patrick_Bateman71 Really dude? Automatically default to insults? Btw, I definitely could do what Frank’s doing in the video because it really isn’t that hard! Are you really acting like an asshole over a simple joke?

[@Patrick_Bateman71]

@@ChazzDiBianco take it however way you want, I ain't a fan of people spamming "oh look how great he's for multiplying and dividing so many terms! Such a feat only achievable by our beloved Frank!"

[@ChazzDiBianco]

@@Patrick_Bateman71 I was not saying that in any way 😂😂

[@shortlayne_]

Maaaaaaan my dude you stay doing the things no Poke Tuber Vet, legend, master, elder, etc would do. I really appreciate the style, shift in content format, editing, script, it’s a huge difference from Soullinks with Vinny, or Gen Race with Ryan, or Pokémon Couch. You are killing it like seriously!! Looking forward to the rest of the year from you dude. Be productive and prosperous ❤❤

[@ryuma7381]

This video has changed title and thumbnail more times than I can count

[@TheHatGuy]

We might need Vinny to do a training arc or something... LOL

[@alucardavathorn8930]

At the 8 minute mark , I was legit expecting the video to be all like "So now we are using Night shade, and Seismic Toss, ONLY those two moves."

[@breesienna6612]

Your videos are so unique and so well produced and I do love me some Pokemon Nuzlocke content but you just go above and beyond with the creative content and make videos that truly stand out. You're honestly the best Pokemon content creator in this regard that I know. You definitely deserve all the recognition, if I could like this video 100 times to show my support I would

[@ChazzDiBianco]

11:30 Tobin does not sound like he wants to be there 😂

[@AstroidmaniaVideos]

He was just lost in the sauce

[@RabblesTheBinx]

Tobin never sounds like he wants to be there.

[@ChazzDiBianco]

5:45 Man the Pokémon models look amazing in this game

[@ralphpagan26]

This is the greatest video ever Frank! Had me on the edge of my seat and rollung towards the end😂😂

[@Mayhem_08]

Brother used a Good Kid song 5:48 I respect this man so much more now Mimi’s delivery service is just such a good song 🎶

[@Beyontle]

Damn. This is a whole documentary. Too good for KZbin man.

[@DisasterStrikes]

man just keeps leveling up with every video. The production quality and ideas are just flooring me everytime

[@kingunikorn3189]

Frank the way you read vinny was freaking crazy and little scary but to be able to just calute how damage could do in a minute was very impressive also this was fun keeep with the amazing ideas

[@sashawillow9064]

I know this is old, but I need to thank you for suggesting and in turn, turning me onto Good Kid! That song was so good I had to check out more and definitely a lot of good stuff. Love your videos

[@kappafalcon]

Blows my mind how incredible every video you make is. I love how in depth you go into every aspect of the subject

[@luke14parker]

I love the song during the first battle, Good Kid is an awesome artist

[@FroggyCoin000]

I forget how much math is in Pokémon, I guess it makes since that it takes three years to make one of these games, now I have even more respect for the programmers, wow

[@AikaKitsune]

The Thumbnail to video transition is just BRILLIANT

[@violet_broregarde]

Much easier formula that's almost perfect: (CAP/D + 2) * M C is a constant that depends on the attacker's level: .84 at 100, .44 at 50, and .08 at 5. You already know A, P, D, and M. That formula returns best-case damage; for worst-case damage, multiply by .85 For instance, a a level-100 Abomasnow with 283 special attack uses Blizzard (110 base power, STAB) to attack an Abomasnow with 206 special defense. M is 1.5 since it's a neutral-hitting STAB move. CAP = .84*283*110 = 26149 CAP/D = 26149/206 = 126 CAP/D + 2 = 128 best case damage = (CAP/D + 2) * M = 128*1.5 = 192 worst-case = 192 * .85 = 163 Let's see what the calc says: 252 SpA Abomasnow Blizzard vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Abomasnow: 162-192 (50.4 - 59.8%) Less than 1% error. That's a really good approximation. PS How do you find C for other levels? It's just the 2L/5+2 term from the original formula, divided by 50. When L is 100, 2L/5+2 = 42, and C is 42/50=.84. When L is 50, 2L/5+2 = 22, and C is 22/50=.44. When L is 5, 2L/5+2 = 4, and C=4/50=.08. When L is 71, 2L/5+2 = 30, and C is 30/50=.6. You get the idea

[@son_of_poseidon5667]

This was AWESOME!!!!! The reads were crazy

[@CreeperTEM]

Heres how i would do this challenge: only calculate the basic damage(crits, super effective, basic damage equation, max and minimum

[@ThirdGenGamer]

I’m starting to think Vinny was the one holding you back in soul link after this video 😂 Truly a remarkable video Frank! Very well done

[@Joel97_]

As someone who played a lot of competitive singles, especially in older gens, these mental calcs have become second nature to me. A lot of times I'm theorycrafting with a friend and I'm usually like "this does around 70%" or "around 40%", and we tend to be correct, if something does more or less than expected it's when we get surprised

[@ConnorKrohnicles]

Thanks for the music rec. I paused and listened to Good Kid’s entire discography. It is almost all downloaded on my Spotify.

[@0G-Ghost]

I saw this in every single video Vintendo is in. He is such a homie and is always looking to help his friends and plug them whenever he can. He seems like such a genuine friend.

[@LagrimaArdiente]

That formula is much simpler than I thought it would be. I can see now how people do Pokémon homebrew D&D campaigns.

[@Sabert0]

Imagine playing to proc self weakness policy and your pokemon avoids your attack due to friendship in doubles of a nuzlocke lmfao

[@Sabert0]

6:30 for reference, Pokémon should not be able to avoid 100% accuracy moves into partners. Just another Scarlet/Violet moment 🤦‍♂️

[@astrel1275]

Every time i come back to a Frank video the production quality is fifteen times better. Keep in mind that it started at 100% so like.... Also I was JUST looking at this formula for reasons and my entire thesis was just "thank god the computer does it for us". only Frank would be so bold as to go analog instead

[@lobsterbisque333]

Doing an ad read while lying on the floor?! Frank is always changing the game!

[@thomast5874]

Dude you make the best videos. Just went on a binge because i was behind a little and now rewatching some great ones. Nothing but bangers you should be so proud of your channel :)

[@lawrencep8923]

something which might make the process a little easier is taking a digital (or online) calculator, for example desmos. You can write out the formula and assign each variable to a letter, you can then set the variable to your value and it returns the result. I imagine it would especially make the atk/def a little less time consuming. Great video

[@AladdinPop]

This video should have way more views frank, dont be discouraged and keep putting in the excellent work

[@whereisspacebar2991]

The Pokemon damage formula is so messed up. It's how a (IIRC) adamant adaptability corphish in the sun can either do 5% or 95% to an onix with aqua jet.

[@alexheldman]

This may actually be one of the better battle videos on this channel, because usually there's some twist to the way the game itself functions; but as pointed out during Vinny's battle, there's no catch except Frank is actually applying the damage formula by hand every turn. That was an awesome ending, and as VInny also said, you never know what Frank will bring to the table when you go to battle him for his own video lol well played sir

[@Orkward_Lad]

Frank, your video editing is unreal and this topic is so intriguing. Thank you for this!

[@leftysheppey]

"I hate math" Why the fuck did you decide to do this video then? 😂

[@Gingerninja738]

NGL Frank is honestly so innovative in his ideas

[@Mitchell17066]

The Mr. Beast of Poketuber has struck again. Frank, this is a great video from the concept, to the humor, to the editing, and even your add read was entertaining. Overall, the best videos I’ve seen in 2024!!

[@MasterAbeer101]

When Frank Uploads a video you already know your day is gonna get so much better with the Throat Goat's incredibly storytelling and editing

[@UndeadJohnGaming]

I mean damn even with the calculating things still could've gone south in that last battle BUT IT DIDN'T?! Frank this was insane my dude

[@lobsterbisque333]

With all of my heart, I can't say how much Frank's excellent content is just pure joy to watch

[@aubeary190]

I’m just imaging Frank pulling up to a VGC tournament with a whiteboard and calculator 💀

[@jrjohnson5945]

Why is Frank's content un ironically amazing. It's so unique and different this man is like some kind of game theory pokemon battling video

[@BluBlazeFire0]

You're one of my favorite KZbinrs, so seeing a new video from you makes my day :) But this video idea was super interesting and I love the idea, but it seems like it was a lot of work, but the hard work resulted in a great result. Glad you won in the last battle :'D

[@samfecher4583]

I love Mimi’s delivery service, when I heard it, I appreciated your channel so much more

[@cubkul]

inb4 Frank becomes a VGC champ because of videos like this lol

[@BradioFM9]

Good job frank, but poor Vinny. 😂

[@camafterdark276]

you are such a genuinely incredible content creator. you have such an amazing style that i haven’t seen anywhere close to from anyone else. keep it up man!

[@TheBreathingFire]

Frank’s edits are absolute prime. So solid, great work on the video!

[@sologarage]

This was awesome. Reminded me of some Game Theory type shit. & the editing was AMAZING! Now ik you’re just playing around on everyone else’s videos after this

[@innieth]

this was so fun to watch, definitely top 3 best astroidmaniavideos astroid videos videos of all time o7

[@buggibii]

nah fr why doesn't this video have a million views quit sleeping on this man

[@Sharkskeepmoving]

I cannot believe how much dedication you put into these, easily one of the best KZbinrs in the game, not even just Pokémon. Keep the content coming Frank it’s just fantastic stuff

[@SilentTheSSS]

MOST UNDERATED KZbinR I SWEAR THE EDITING IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFULL

[@N1shikki]

This is incredible dude! The amount of time and effort you put into this is obvious. The whole video oozes your own personal style and it's pristine.

[@darklightning2730]

I laughed so hard when he said the damage formula was really easy.

[@brycejonathan384]

Just simply the best most creative poketuber, every video frank makes I am hyped for. This was so good, also vinny got blown back which is even better

[@lucatv6576]

3:46 for some reason I think his hand looks like an uzi

[@hermitxd7369]

Frank, Astroid, my guy. Your content is too high quality for Pokemon KZbin content. Love it.

[@Netroshin]

I saw the first 2 minutes of the video now and I know where this is going. I used this formula on my own Pokémon program and it's ridiculous how you gonna have to write the formula in one line with the right brackets and variables. It costs me about a week to calculate stats and damage. But it was worth it

[@mynameiscal3478]

The mental anguish made all this worth it

[@kdub_]

I imagine this is exactly how the people who coded the game felt lmao

[@Oshawaves]

Truly love all of your videos. The amount of effort you put into editing, planning and recording is admireable

[@OmegaSK17]

Nooo Frank why did you change the thumbnail, the transition from the original thumbnail to video was so good and smart my guy

[@emeraldwolf3494]

Did not expect to hear Good Kid in the Testing the Forumla portion. My brother listens to that song all the time, and it’s the only reason I recognized it lol. Good song choices Frank!

[@kamenkaleb1256]

your character was hitting the "I'm only human after all" meme at 5:37. which is a pretty accurate way to describe your mental health throughout this entire thing lol

[@Maelmc_]

As someone who sat there for HOURS trying to calc the maximum amount of damage possible, I really feel this video. There are SO MANY niche interactions that you need to take into account it's kinda insane.

[@ikee1596]

now add the probability of protect/substitute

[@canuckadian4733]

This was amazing! I have never seen a Pokemon video like this before. Such awesome editing as well. Really enjoyed watching!

[@joakimhvidtfeldt263]

Insane factor ad, you have a special talent. You deserve a million subs

[@bml37733]

This was awesome! Next we should see you build this into your own Excel Spreadsheet so you can predict what the crit % would be as well.

[@christopherjohnson6863]

That went from an interesting concept to crazy at the end lol well done

[@mitchmel5371]

Good kid track was a banger

[@NatasWhite]

Damn Frank, did not need to do that to Vinny bro