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|caption=Vine Whip in ''Ultimate''.
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'''Vine Whip''' is [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]]'s [[up special move]]. With this move, Ivysaur lashes a pair of vines from its flower, which functions as both an attack and a [[tether recovery]]. Ivysaur will also gain some slight ascension. There are two "forms" for Vine Whip. The first is when Ivysaur is on the ground, Vine Whip being an attack that attacks at a forty-five degree angle in front of and above Ivysaur, with a powerful sweetspot at the end of the whip. The second is when Ivysaur uses it as a recovery, in which Vine Whip gains a deceptively long range, capable of nabbing the edge with a length far beyond the ground-based Vine Whip. If left hanging on its vine for long enough, Ivysaur will panic & automatically retract to the ledge. Unfortunately, Ivysaur can easily be [[edgehog]]ged while attempting to use the Vine Whip to recover. This can, however, be prevented by shooting a [[Razor Leaf]] to clear the edge-hog off the stage.
[[File:vinewhip.jpg|left|thumb|Vine Whip can be used as a tether recovery.]]
Ivysaur's [[grab]] also involves using its vines, being that it is quadrupedal and lacks arms.


==Origins==
'''Vine Whip''' ({{ja|つるのムチ|Tsurunomuchi}}, ''Vine Whip'') is [[Ivysaur]]'s [[up special move]].
In the ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' games, Vine Whip is a beginner grass type move with low base power.
 
==Overview==
Ivysaur lashes a vine from its flower, which functions as both an attack and a [[tether recovery]]. On the ground, Vine Whip hits at a forty-five degree angle in front of and above Ivysaur, with a powerful sweetspot at the end of the whip that deals slightly more damage and much more knockback. In the air, the move has the same attacking capability as on the ground, and also grants Ivysaur a small boost in height.
 
The move can be used as a tether recovery in the air when it is within range of an [[edge]]. The tether range is longer than the range of the move's hitbox. Like other tethers, when Ivysaur is hanging by its tether, it will pull itself up to grab the edge upon player input or automatically after it has been hanging for a few seconds.
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[File:vinewhip.jpg|thumb|Vine Whip used as a tether recovery.]]
In ''Brawl'', Vine Whip will cause [[helpless]]ness when used in the air if it does not tether to an edge. Due to the predictable nature of tether recoveries, Ivysaur can easily be [[edgehog]]ged while attempting to use Vine Whip to recover.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
In ''Ultimate'', Vine Whip does not cause helplessness, allowing the move to be used an indefinite number of times in the air. However, the height boost granted by the move only applies once until Ivysaur grabs an edge or lands. The lack of edgehogging in the game removes a crucial weakness of Ivysaur's recovery with this move. Additionally, when the move is used as an attack, it can be angled with directional input, so that the whip covers more vertical range but less horizontal range, or vice-versa. It can also be confirmed out of Ivysaur's down throw for a potential KO confirm.
 
==Instructional quotes==
{{InstructionalQuotes
|ssbbchar=Ivysaur
|ssbbdesc=Flick its vines forwards diagonally. Do it near an edge and Ivysaur will latch on.
|ssbuchar=Ivysaur
|ssbudesc=Attacks with vines like they're whips. The vines can also grab on to edges.
}}
 
==Origin==
[[File:IvysaurVineWhipRBY.gif|thumb|{{iw|bulbapedia|Vine Whip|move}} being used by Ivysaur in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red}}''.]]
In the {{uv|Pokémon}} series, Vine Whip is a physical Grass-type attack introduced in Generation I, which involves hitting the foe with an outstretched vine. It is a rather weak move, learned by the {{pkmn|Bulbasaur}} family and several other Grass-type Pokémon at a low level with the intent to replace later. In the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' animated series]], some Grass-type Pokémon — including the Bulbasaur family — are sometimes depicted using their vines to grab and manipulate objects. Ivysaur learns Vine Whip at level 13 as a Bulbasaur in ''Pokémon Red and Green''.
 
<gallery>
Vine Whip PE.png|Vine Whip being used by a Bulbasaur in {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee}}.
</gallery>
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Vinewhip0.jpg|Ivysaur landing the [[Sweet spot (hitbox)|sweetspot]] with Vine Whip in ''Brawl''.
Ivysaur SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Vine Whip as shown by the [[Move List]] in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|つるのムチ|Tsurunomuchi}}
|en=Vine Whip
|fr=Fouet Lianes
|es=Látigo Cepa
|de=Rankenhieb
|it=Frustata
|nl=Rankenzweep
|ru={{rollover|Плеть-Лиана|Plet-Liana|?}}
|ko={{rollover|덩굴채찍|Deonggulchaejjik|?}}
|zh={{rollover|藤鞭|Téng Biān|?}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A small electric shock will be heard when the sweetspot of the vine hits another character. This is strange not only because the move has no electric properties in the Pokémon series, but in that the sweetspot is still considered a [[grass]] attack and not an [[electric]] attack.
*Vine Whip is the only tether recovery up special to ever return from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
*If used from far enough away, grabbing the front end of the Pirate Ship will cause Ivysaur to swing into the boat, rocketing downwards and resulting in a self-destruct.
**It is the only tether recovery up special to not be from a DLC character, and as a result it's also the only one from a veteran.
**It is no longer {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}'s sole method of recovery, however; in addition to directional [[air dodge]]s, [[Pokémon Change]] can now be used in midair and is much faster, enabling the use of {{SSBU|Charizard}}'s recovery options, who arguably has the best recovery options out of all three Pokémon.
*An electric sound effect can be heard when the sweetspot of the vine hits another character, which was likely done for hit emphasis. Despite this, it is not internally considered an [[electric]] attack: the sweetspot is considered a {{b|grass|effect}} attack in ''Brawl'', and a {{b|normal|effect}} attack in ''Ultimate''.
*If this move is used to tether to the front end of the [[Pirate Ship]] from far enough away, Ivysaur will swing into the hull of the ship, which will deal 10% damage to Ivysaur and [[meteor smash]] it, resulting in a guaranteed [[self-destruct]].
*Slowing the game speed in ''Ultimate'' causes a visual bug with Vine Whip where it violently vibrates during its animation.
**If Ivysaur is under the [[timer]] effect, Vine Whip also has a broken animation. <ref> [https://youtu.be/wzVT7w9JB04 Can Guile MISINPUT Flash Kick? -- Random Smash Ultimate Facts] </ref>
 
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Confirmation]
*[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html Confirmation]


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Latest revision as of 03:51, February 27, 2025

Vine Whip
Ivysaur Up B SSBU.gif
Vine Whip in Ultimate.
User Ivysaur
Universe Pokémon
Article on Bulbapedia Vine Whip (move)

Vine Whip (つるのムチ, Vine Whip) is Ivysaur's up special move.

OverviewEdit

Ivysaur lashes a vine from its flower, which functions as both an attack and a tether recovery. On the ground, Vine Whip hits at a forty-five degree angle in front of and above Ivysaur, with a powerful sweetspot at the end of the whip that deals slightly more damage and much more knockback. In the air, the move has the same attacking capability as on the ground, and also grants Ivysaur a small boost in height.

The move can be used as a tether recovery in the air when it is within range of an edge. The tether range is longer than the range of the move's hitbox. Like other tethers, when Ivysaur is hanging by its tether, it will pull itself up to grab the edge upon player input or automatically after it has been hanging for a few seconds.

In Super Smash Bros. BrawlEdit

 
Vine Whip used as a tether recovery.

In Brawl, Vine Whip will cause helplessness when used in the air if it does not tether to an edge. Due to the predictable nature of tether recoveries, Ivysaur can easily be edgehogged while attempting to use Vine Whip to recover.

In Super Smash Bros. UltimateEdit

In Ultimate, Vine Whip does not cause helplessness, allowing the move to be used an indefinite number of times in the air. However, the height boost granted by the move only applies once until Ivysaur grabs an edge or lands. The lack of edgehogging in the game removes a crucial weakness of Ivysaur's recovery with this move. Additionally, when the move is used as an attack, it can be angled with directional input, so that the whip covers more vertical range but less horizontal range, or vice-versa. It can also be confirmed out of Ivysaur's down throw for a potential KO confirm.

Instructional quotesEdit

  instruction booklet   Flick its vines forwards diagonally. Do it near an edge and Ivysaur will latch on.
  Move List   Attacks with vines like they're whips. The vines can also grab on to edges.

OriginEdit

 
Vine Whip being used by Ivysaur in Pokémon Red.

In the Pokémon series, Vine Whip is a physical Grass-type attack introduced in Generation I, which involves hitting the foe with an outstretched vine. It is a rather weak move, learned by the Bulbasaur family and several other Grass-type Pokémon at a low level with the intent to replace later. In the Pokémon animated series, some Grass-type Pokémon — including the Bulbasaur family — are sometimes depicted using their vines to grab and manipulate objects. Ivysaur learns Vine Whip at level 13 as a Bulbasaur in Pokémon Red and Green.

GalleryEdit

  • Ivysaur landing the sweetspot with Vine Whip in Brawl.

  • Vine Whip as shown by the Move List in Ultimate.

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name
  Japanese つるのムチ
  English Vine Whip
  French Fouet Lianes
  German Rankenhieb
  Spanish Látigo Cepa
  Italian Frustata
  Chinese 藤鞭
  Korean 덩굴채찍
  Dutch Rankenzweep
  Russian Плеть-Лиана

TriviaEdit

  • Vine Whip is the only tether recovery up special to ever return from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
    • It is the only tether recovery up special to not be from a DLC character, and as a result it's also the only one from a veteran.
    • It is no longer Ivysaur's sole method of recovery, however; in addition to directional air dodges, Pokémon Change can now be used in midair and is much faster, enabling the use of Charizard's recovery options, who arguably has the best recovery options out of all three Pokémon.
  • An electric sound effect can be heard when the sweetspot of the vine hits another character, which was likely done for hit emphasis. Despite this, it is not internally considered an electric attack: the sweetspot is considered a grass attack in Brawl, and a normal attack in Ultimate.
  • If this move is used to tether to the front end of the Pirate Ship from far enough away, Ivysaur will swing into the hull of the ship, which will deal 10% damage to Ivysaur and meteor smash it, resulting in a guaranteed self-destruct.
  • Slowing the game speed in Ultimate causes a visual bug with Vine Whip where it violently vibrates during its animation.
    • If Ivysaur is under the timer effect, Vine Whip also has a broken animation. [1]

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ Can Guile MISINPUT Flash Kick? -- Random Smash Ultimate Facts

External linksEdit

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