History Awesome / PokkenTournament

* The game makes it not only possible but reasonable for Cresselia to heal and buff Darkrai in a fight.

* '''Croagunk's Burst Attack''': Croagunk leaps into the air and drill-dives at the opponent, knocking them to the ground, and then duplicates itself a hundred times over. The opponent has only enough time to get to their feet before several dozen Croagunk doubles ''land'' on it like a pile of Growlithe. Croagunk hunches over for a moment with its back turned, then turns around, spits a wad of poison that makes the pile '''explode''', and salutes the shockwave. The whole thing does double-duty for Awesome and Funny.
* '''Empoleon's Burst Attack''': Empoleon opens a Whirlpool around itself, causing the opponent to spin around as the water level on the battlefield rises. With its opponent sinking, Empoleon swims up at it from beneath at speeds that would make a Flash Cannon jealous and runs through the opponent with one, two, three, four, ''five'' strikes before making the water churn and batter the opponent where they swim.

* '''Scizor's Burst Attack''': Scizor goes full Gundam on its opponent in this Burst Attack. After Mega Evolving, Scizor launches its opponent into the air, performs several zigzagging midair strikes that carries the opponent higher into the air, does a two-fisted hammer strike that sends the opponent crashing to the ground hard enough to ''crater it'', and for the grand finale, Scizor energizes its wings and performs a diving punch so powerful that it causes a '''''large, screen-filling explosion'''''.

* '''Decidueye's Burst Attack''': Decidueye creates a tornado of leaves that traps the opponent, then sends ten rainbow arrows to circle around the opponent in a spherical manner. Decidueye then draws another arrow that turns gold before firing it at them, causing it to explode. As that happens, Decidueye turns and teleports away a la {{Anime/Dragon Ball Z}}'s Instant Transmission.

* '''Darkrai's Burst Attack''': Given its status as the Pokémon world's Master of Nightmares, it's only fitting that Darkrai gets an equally sinister and [[JustForPun nightmarish]] Burst Attack. Darkrai unleashes a wave of darkness that sends the opponent into a bizarre nightmare realm. Summoning six portraits, Darkrai sends out six shadow arms to attack the opponent, trapping them in an orb of darkness. For the frightening finale, Darkrai transforms into a giant, shadowy version of itself and crushes the orb and the opponent in its grasp. CreepyAwesome at its finest.

* '''Gatling Flame Kicks''': Blaziken, after Mega Evolving, ''goes Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar'' on its opponent and [[{{Kiai}} WATATATATATA]]s them with a barrage of kicks, launching them into the air before flying off while WreathedInFlames, then flying back and hitting them with a powerful kick that deals 257 hits!

* '''Decidueye's Burst Attack''': Decidueye creates a tornado of leaves that traps the opponent, then sends ten rainbow arrows to circle around the opponent in a spherical manner. Decidueye then draws another arrow that turns gold before firing at them before turning around as it explodes and teleporting away a la {{Anime/Dragon Ball Z}}'s Instant Transmission.

* '''Decidueye's Burst Attack''': Decidueye creates a tornado of leaves that traps the opponent, then sends ten rainbow arrows to circle around the opponent in a spherical manner before it draws another arrow that turns gold before firing at them before turning around as it explodes and teleporting away a la {{Anime/Dragon Ball Z}}'s Instant Transmission

* '''Decidueye's Burst Attack''': Decidueye creates a tornado of leaves that traps the opponent, then sends ten rainbow arrows to circle around the opponent in a spherical manner before it draws another arrow that turns gold before firing at them before turning around as it explodes and teleporting away a la {{Manga/Dragon Ball Z}}'s Instant Transmission

* '''Decidueye's Burst Attack''': Decidueye creates a tornado of leaves that traps the opponent, then sends ten rainbow arrows to circle around the opponent in a spherical manner before it draws another arrow that turns gold before firing at them before turning around as it explodes and teleporting away a la {{Manga/DragonBallZ}}'s Instant Transmission

* '''Decidueye's Burst Attack''': Decidueye creates a tornado of leaves that traps the opponent, then sends ten rainbow arrows to circle around the opponent in a spherical manner before it draws another arrow that turns gold before firing at them before turning around as it explodes and teleporting away a la [[Manga/DragonBallZ]]'s Instant Transmission

* The Magikarp Festival stage. There's just something inexplicably awesome (and funny) about holding a battle on a fishing boat while countless Magikarp surf across the stage.

* '''Dark Nova''': A dark and corrupted version of the strongest Pokemon in existence deserves an equally dark and sinister Burst Attack. After Mega Evolving, Shadow Mewtwo unleashes a wave of darkness to damage the opponent. Taking advantage of the distraction, Shadow Mewtwo teleports into outer space and conjures a '''gigantic Shadow Ball''' before chucking it at the opponent, the resulting explosion is roughly the size of a ''continent'' and can be seen '''''from space'''''. All of it done in a way that would make [[Anime/DragonBallZ Frieza]] proud. And it tops out at '''''[[UpToEleven 9999 hits]]'''''.

* '''Empoleon's Burst Attack''': Empoleon opens a Whirlpool around itself, causing the opponent to spin around as the water level on the battlefield rises. With its opponent sinking, Empoleon swims up at it from beneath at speeds that would make a Flash Cannon jealous and runs through the opponent with one, two, three, four, ''five'' before making the water churn and batter the opponent where they swim.

* The reveal of ''Pokkén Tournament'''s worldwide Wii U release for March 18, 2016. For many people, this announcement has single-handily reassured them the Wii U is going to have a future after 2015.

** Heck, any of fights with Shadow Mewtwo can be awesome if you are able to stay on your toes and beat him.

'''ALL OF THEM!''' These special moves are a sight to behold, with VisualEffectsOfAwesome and generally {{Badass}} stuff abound. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESWkVzPlTeo Have a look at them here.]] But to go into more detail...

* '''Aura Blast''': Lucario, after Mega Evolving, hits its opponent with an aura tornado {{Shoryuken}}, then fires a barrage of Auras Spheres, and ''then'' fires a gigantic [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Aura Storm]], covering half of the arena with a massive WaveMotionGun of aura.

* '''Dynamic Fury''': If you want a Pokemon really channeling [[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Kenshiro]], try Machamp's Burst Attack. After launching the opponent into the air, it hails the opponent with a flurry of punches from its primary arms, and then it knocks it back further and unleashes an even bigger barrage with all four arms! Totals in at 1000 hits.

* '''Psyfirecracker''': Braixen puts on a show with it's Burst Attack, doing a flourish with it's wand before ensnaring it's opponent in a sphere of Psychic Ribbons, lifting the opponent in the air and striking some cute poses while it sends Psychic Energy out in a beautiful array around itself then throwing it's wand up in the air, catching it and pointing it torward it's opponent in one motion and sending all the energy to explode in a rainbow as it collides with the poor soul. It really feels like the sort of attack a MagicalGirl would use to finish off a bad guy.
* '''True Sheer Cold''': Suicune knocks it's opponent away with a blast of cold and then takes a second to stand majestically with the snow and ice floating through the air around it in a way that's simply picturesque before it finishes the job by freezing the opponent in a pillar of ice. Not only that, but the roar that Suicune emits is enough to give you chills.

* '''Darkrai's Burst Attack''': Given its status as the Pokemon world's Master of Nightmares, it's only fitting that Darkrai gets an equally sinister and [[JustForPun nightmarish]] Burst Attack. Darkrai unleashes a wave of darkness that sends the opponent into a bizarre nightmare realm. Summoning six portraits, Darkrai sends out six shadow arms to attack the opponent, trapping them in an orb of darkness. For the frightening finale, Darkrai transforms into a giant, shadowy version of itself and crushes the orb and the opponent in its grasp. CreepyAwesome at its finest.

* '''Scizor's Burst Attack''': Scizor goes full Gundam on its opponent in this Burst Attack. After Mega Evolving, Scizor launches its opponent into the air, performs several zigzagging midair strikes that carries the opponent higher into the air, does a two-fisted hammer strike that sends the crashing to the ground hard enough to ''crater it'', and for the grand finale, Scizor energizes its wings and performs a diving punch so powerful that it causes a '''''large, screen-filling explosion'''''.

* '''Dark Nova''': A dark and corrupted version of the strongest Pokemon in existence deserves an equally dark and sinister Burst Attack. After Mega Evolving, Shadow Mewtwo unleashes a wave of darkness to damage the opponent. Taking advantage of the distraction, Shadow Mewtwo teleports into outer space and conjures a '''gigantic Shadow Ball''' before chucking it at the opponent, the resulting explosion is roughly the size of a ''continent'' and can be seen '''''from space'''''. All of it done in a way that would make [[Anime/DragonBallZ Frieza]] proud.

* '''Thunderclap Press''': Pikachu Libre Volt Tackles her opponent, but unlike Pikachu's, she and her foe are transported to a miniature pro wrestling arena. With her opponent stunned by lightning, Libre yells her name as the crowd cheers her on, then delivers an electrical [[WrestlerInAllOfUs flying body slam]] that would make every real-life professional wrestler jealous.

* '''Thunderclap Press''': Pikachu Libre Volt Tackles her opponent, but unlike Pikachu's, she and her foe are transported to a miniature pro wrestling arena. With her opponent stunned by lightning, Libre yells its name as the crowd cheers her on, then delivers an electrical [[WrestlerInAllOfUs flying body slam]] that would make every real-life professional wrestler jealous.

* '''Shadow Fall''': Gengar, after Mega Evolving, hits its opponent with a giant ball of dark energy, which encases its foe to send them through an illusion. Said illusion involves them falling through a void of darkness and into the now massive Mega Gengar's mouth. Gengar eats them, starts LaughingMad, then explodes as they're sent back to the real world. It's pure NightmareFuel, [[CreepyAwesome but damn if it isn't cool!]]

* '''Psydisaster''': After Mega Evolving, Mewtwo ensnares the opponent in an orb of psychic energy. Focusing its psychic power into its fist, Mewtwo leaps into the air and delivers a ''devastating'' psychic-powered MegatonPunch to the opponent.

* '''Darkrai's Burst Attack:'''Given its status as the Pokemon world's Master of Nightmares, it's only fitting that Darkrai gets an equally sinister and [[JustForPun nightmarish]] Burst Attack. Darkrai unleashes a wave of darkness that sends the opponent into a bizarre nightmare realm. Summoning six portraits, Darkrai sends out six shadow arms to attack the opponent, trapping them in an orb of darkness. For the frightening finale, Darkrai transforms into a giant, shadowy version of itself and crushes the orb and the opponent in its grasp. CreepyAwesome at its finest.

** Heck, any of fights with Shadow Mewtwo can be awesome if you are able to stay on your toes and beat him.

!!Burst Attacks
* [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Every. Single.]] [[LimitBreak Burst Attack]]. These special moves are a sight to behold, with VisualEffectsOfAwesome and generally {{Badass}} stuff abound. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESWkVzPlTeo Have a look at them here.]] But to go into more detail...
** '''Aura Blast''': Lucario, after Mega Evolving, hits its opponent with an aura tornado {{Shoryuken}}, then fires a barrage of Auras Spheres, and ''then'' fires a gigantic [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Aura Storm]], covering half of the arena with a massive WaveMotionGun of aura.
** '''Gatling Flame Kicks''': Blaziken, after Mega Evolving, ''goes Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar'' on its opponent and [[{{Kiai}} WATATATATATA]]s them with a barrage of kicks, launching them into the air before flying off while WreathedInFlames, then flying back and hitting them with a powerful kick that deals 257 hits!
** '''Dynamic Fury''': If you want a Pokemon really channeling [[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Kenshiro]], try Machamp's Burst Attack. After launching the opponent into the air, it hails the opponent with a flurry of punches from its primary arms, and then it knocks it back further and unleashes an even bigger barrage with all four arms! Totals in at 1000 hits.
** '''Volt Shock Fist''': Pikachu Volt Tackles the enemy and knocks them into the air with an Iron Tail before zipping around in a gorgeous streak of lightning, then delivering an electrifying MegatonPunch. Note that somehow someway during this, Pikachu's fist has '''quadrupled''' in size just to punch the opponent.
** '''Fairy Tempest''': Gardevoir, after Mega Evolving, fires a colorful UnrealisticBlackHole that sends it and its foe ''into space'' before charging up some InstantRunes in the shape of a ''[[{{BFG}} giant cannon]]'' and firing a BeamSpam of fairy magic.
** '''Final Flicker''': Chandelure hits the opponent with a spiral of flames, knocking them to the ground. The stage then goes completely black as the opponent is levitated into the air and Chandelure rushes the opponent and slashes at them with its flames, and we see a single soul-flame being snuffed out. Then the stage goes back to normal and Chandelure laughs at the camera like it just played a cute joke.
** '''Outrage Smasher''': Garchomp goes ''absolutely nuts'' on his opponent, slashing them every which way before burrowing underground like a shark-drill and emerging again to drill his opponent up into the sky and finish off with one more gloriously brutal strike. What makes it even better is that the first part of the Burst Attack is from the victim's point-of-view so you get a front row seat for all of the violence.
** '''Thunderclap Press''': Pikachu Libre Volt Tackles her opponent, but unlike Pikachu's, she and her foe are transported to a miniature pro wrestling arena. With her opponent stunned by lightning, Libre yells its name as the crowd cheers her on, then delivers an electrical [[WrestlerInAllOfUs flying body slam]] that would make every real-life professional wrestler jealous.
** '''Forest Flash''': Sceptile, after Mega Evolving, dashes at its foe with Leaf Blade, cutting right through them. Sceptile then skids to a halt, turns around, and punches the ground to summon a massive amount of vines that encase its foe in a ball of foliage. Then the mass of vines ''stab right through its foe'' before the ball explodes.
** '''Shadow Fall''': Gengar, after Mega Evolving, hits its opponent with a giant ball of dark energy, which encases its foe to send them through an illusion. Said illusion involves them falling through a void of darkness and into the now massive Mega Gengar's mouth. Gengar eats them, starts LaughingMad, then explodes as they're sent back to the real world. It's pure NightmareFuel, [[CreepyAwesome but damn if it isn't cool!]]
** '''Psyfirecracker''': Braixen puts on a show with it's Burst Attack, doing a flourish with it's wand before ensnaring it's opponent in a sphere of Psychic Ribbons, lifting the opponent in the air and striking some cute poses while it sends Psychic Energy out in a beautiful array around itself then throwing it's wand up in the air, catching it and pointing it torward it's opponent in one motion and sending all the energy to explode in a rainbow as it collides with the poor soul. It really feels like the sort of attack a MagicalGirl would use to finish off a bad guy.
** '''True Sheer Cold''': Suicune knocks it's opponent away with a blast of cold and then takes a second to stand majestically with the snow and ice floating through the air around it in a way that's simply picturesque before it finishes the job by freezing the opponent in a pillar of ice. Not only that, but the roar that Suicune emits is enough to give you chills.
** '''Sonic Slash''': Weavile knocks its opponent into the air with a tornado of ice and shadow, then leaps after them and creates ''massive'' claws made from shadow before slashing through its opponent, encasing them in a shard of ice that promptly explodes.
** '''Searing Blast''': After Mega Evolving, Charizard flies into the air and smacks the opponent with its tail, then charges up and fires a massive stream of blue fire so hot that it not only damages the opponent, but scorches the ground as well.
** '''Psydisaster''': After Mega Evolving, Mewtwo ensnares the opponent in an orb of psychic energy. Focusing its psychic power into its fist, Mewtwo leaps into the air and delivers a ''devastating'' psychic-powered MegatonPunch to the opponent.
** '''Dark Nova''': A dark and corrupted version of the strongest Pokemon in existence deserves an equally dark and sinister Burst Attack. After Mega Evolving, Shadow Mewtwo unleashes a wave of darkness to damage the opponent. Taking advantage of the distraction, Shadow Mewtwo teleports into outer space and conjures a '''gigantic Shadow Ball''' before chucking it at the opponent, the resulting explosion is roughly the size of a ''continent'' and can be seen '''''from space'''''. All of it done in a way that would make [[Anime/DragonBallZ Frieza]] proud.

** Actually, the very fact that a multi-billion dollar franchise would suddenly slum with the Fighting Game Community, one of the smallest (but steadily growing) communities, is quite awesome in itself. The game even made the Evolution 2016 Championship Series!

* The game was announced to be featured at EVO 2016, before it even came out for the Wii U!