On that note, may I pose a question?It makes less sense for something like Self-destruct or Explosion to be a physical move.
I know it's a move you find among Physical walls or Poison types, but that doesn't mean it has to be physical. It's a freakin EXPLOSION.
That's like saying Hyper Beam is a physical move. You can't be too sure, I mean.. Hyper Beam is essentially an explosive too! Freakin' nintendo logic....
On that note, may I pose a question?
How does SmokeScreen and Sand-Attack make Explosion and Self-Destruct less accurate?
I just saw your point about Explosion being Physical and not Special and citing it as "Nintendo Logic" so that reminded me of my own question I had not too long ago. It wasn't trying to support or disprove your argument in anyway~Are you trying to counter my point or support it? I don't understand.
The fact that an explosion is a physical move is implying that the explosive itself is a sentient being capable of making an actual PHYSICAL contact with the opponent... when in reality, it melts your skin off.
A move like Sand Attack or Smokescreen shouldn't affect an explosion... because it's an Explosion. If I lit a bonfire inside of one of the 9/11 planes, and it was surrounded by smoke, do you think it'd miss the Twin Towers? Probably not. (Not meant to be offensive, just to make a point)
Let me make another point. Goku's Kamehameha wave. I know it's off-topic.. but do you see Goku's Kamehameha punching people in the face? No! It explodes, and incinerates them.
...Nintendo Logic. Sorry If you WERE supporting my point, I just needed to go on a rant about the obvious flaw in logic.
I just saw your point about Explosion being Physical and not Special and citing it as "Nintendo Logic" so that reminded me of my own question I had not too long ago. It wasn't trying to support or disprove your argument in anyway~
I realize that it should be special because you aren't making direct contact with the opponent.
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Conway_Shuckle_Sludge_Bomb.png
Looks special to me.
One move that confuses me is Petal dance. Why is it a special move if it makes contact.
Well....
Special refers to a ranged attack, such as a blast of flames or a forceful burst of water from a Pokemon.
Physical refers to a physical attack, such as a punch or kick.
Other refers to any attack that does not inflict damage
From the way Sludge Bomb looks, the Pokemon fires a huge bomb of toxic wastes at the opponent, so it would appear to be special.
Hope I helped.
Physical Attacks said:A physical move is one in which the user uses its physical strength or solid projectiles in order to damage its foes.