Aura and elemental moves

[The Outrage]

Incase you have no idea what this topic is about, you can freshen up on this article: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Aura

So basically it is the life force of all living organisms right? These organisms can even harness their Aura and attack with them. We've also seen many amazing things Pokemon can do, like a little squirtle being able to fire out so much water. My theory is that, what if all these elemental moves are derived from Aura?

I have some theories about this, but I want to see what other people think first.

 

[PDL]

I'd like to think of each elemental force as different. coming from different sources, but they function in much the same way. This probably applies to all attacks that are classified as "special".

For example, "Aura" could be a elemental manipulation of the Pokémon's very soul. This is however, extremely difficult to pull off effectively with most Pokémon. Most Pokémon are able to learn Focus Blast (only 5-8pp, inaccurate) but only a handful are able to refine that particular element, it comes out as an Aura Sphere.

However, Pokémon are able to use the same mechanism that would normally create an Aura Sphere, but instead of using their spirit, they use another element, usually their own "native" element. In the Veilstone City gym battle, Ash's Buizel watched Lucario use Aura Sphere, however, when he imitated it, he managed to produce Water Pulse instead.

However, it's not infinate, This manipulation of energy is tiring, using it too much can lead the Pokémon to not being able to use it any longer. By then, it needs rest or if possible, some Ether.

 

[The Outrage]

The theory I had was that all these moves stem from Aura but are refined into their respective elements, but only a few Pokemon are able to manipulate Aura in its truelst form. This idea mostly stemmed from Lucario and his movepool. He learns a variety of moves, that sometimes don't seem to suit him, like Blaze kick.

Since Lucario is one of the few who can manipulate Aura in its true form, it could possibly also manipulate Aura into these other states, such as fire and use them to attack.

Take Hidden Power for example, its type and power depends on the user, and according to the tenth movie, people have their own Aura signitures. Its possible that it is their Aura which determines their hidden power.

Even the abilities of Aura users seem to parallel many Pokemon moves from the telepathy to the healing (though the one used in Movie 10 was more of an extream form). Psychic powers itself could have developed originally from Aura guardians who specifically trained themselves for telepathy and precognition rather than using the Aura for increasing stamina.

 

[PDL]

I think Hidden Power is derived from an entirely different source.

I theiorized that Hidden Power's power is derived from the previous life of that individual Pokémon. Pokémon souls could get reincarnated and the hidden power is based on what kind of Pokémon they were in a previous life: It's nearly impossible to determine what species the past life was, but it's typing and how strong it was is what determines hidden power, and maybe even more.

 

[Amewsment]

Not buying the soul thing and the reincarnation idea is whack. I don't believe normal elemental moves require aura (like water gun), but I do think attacks infused with elemental power do require aura (elemental punches and elemental kicks).

 

[PDL]

That's why I said it was only a theory.

The whole Aura thing is doesn't have much basis either.

 

[Amewsment]

Well it sorta does actually because there is a movie that is dedicated to exploring the concept and introduces individuals using it. So while the idea isn't well developed at this point in time, that doesn't exactly mean it has no basis. The reason I do not buy the reincarnation or soul theories is that there is no observations to my knowledge that support these ideas.

 

[Latias Dita]

I'm not sure about all elements being some form of Aura, do I do think that perhaps Psychic abilities are perhaps a more mental form of Aura, if you will. That may explain why the Lucario in the 8th movie is telepathic despite not being a Psychic-type.

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

But then how do you explain the telepathic Lapras in the Christmas episode? I doubt it had massive Aura...although it could have reached the same result through different means.

 

[PDL]

Exactly.

I doubt Aura is the "power source" for all Pokémon abilities. It's possessed by all life forms, but only a few are even capable of weilding it properly.

Every Pokémon can use the same mechanisms to harness their inner power, but it usually materalizes as other attacks, usually their typing. Of course it depends on the species. Some are more capable of this then others. Hence the special attack stat.

It was even shown in the Maylene battle. Buizel imitated Lucario preforming Aura Sphere, but it came out as Water Pulse.