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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Dragons evolve solely from experience" Kingdra disagrees.

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

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

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."

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

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

Haxorous really should have been Dragon and Steel type. Smh

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

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

You tellin me Alolan Exeggutor is a master of ancient sorcery?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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?_

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Dragons: Everything was peaceful. No one was at war. *THEN THE FAIRY NATION ATTACKED*

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.

Of course dragon month is during pride month

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

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

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.

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.

Lockstin: like fire types are red reshiram and mega charizard x: am i a joke to you

Lockstin:Dragon types only evolve by level up. Kingdra: *AM I A JOKE TO YOU*

15:38 OBJECTION! Kingdra evolves by being traded while holding an item.

What you said about dragons and sorcerers is further backed up by the fact that, in DnD, all Dragons that can cast spells are charisma casters.

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

Many Dark types are attractive. Many Dragon types are also attractive. Hydreigon is.. a pinnacle. I like Dragons.

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

Kinda makes sense that Heidreigon takes so long to evolve if the Dark energy is interferung with the infinity energy. Kinda makes me want to see an alt evolution or mega for it that is pure dragon

In much of the way elementals embody an element dragons represent magic. That's the simplest way I can explain it anyways. Born from arcane, the will of the arcane, instead of harnessing magic as a tool they are magic.

"There are over 500 dragons in Dragon City!" Lockstin, there are 1,118 dragons.

Lockstin: All dragons evolve through level up! Kingdra: Am I a joke to you?

Me: just downloaded dragon city Lockstin: dOwNloAd dRagOn CitY

In Eastern mythology, most notably Chinese, dragons are gods of weather, they breath clouds, not fire, and have control over the oceans and the water cycle. There is the karp jumping over a gate story, but there is also another version in which dragons are said to be snakes that absorbed the energy of the sun, moon, heaven and earth over a long period of time, which eventually turned them into dragons, giving them godly powers over nature.

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.

"like fire type being red" and then there is a f****** reshiram on top of them ._.

Dragon's are based on lizzards/snakes/birds of prey/wild cats/etc. Not humanoids. That's also why Shadow Dragon's from DB GT were terrible in look.

So am I the only one chuckling over the charizard in the background?