diff --git a/asm/macros/battle_anim_script.inc b/asm/macros/battle_anim_script.inc
index 85320bd3b8b5..742cdb2f26d4 100644
--- a/asm/macros/battle_anim_script.inc
+++ b/asm/macros/battle_anim_script.inc
@@ -332,57 +332,3 @@
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsDoubleBattle, 0
 	jumprettrue \ptr
 	.endm
-
-@ keep CFRU macros cause I'm lazy. todo: update to createsprite and createvisualtask, respectively
-.macro launchtemplate launchtemplatePtr launchtemplatePriority launchtemplateArgsNo launchtemplatearg0 launchtemplatearg1 launchtemplatearg2 launchtemplatearg3 launchtemplatearg4 launchtemplatearg5 launchtemplatearg6 launchtemplatearg7 launchtemplatearg8
-	.byte 0x2
-	.word \launchtemplatePtr
-	.byte \launchtemplatePriority
-	.byte \launchtemplateArgsNo
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg0
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg1
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg2
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg3
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg4
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg5
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg6
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg7
-	.hword \launchtemplatearg8
-	.endm
-
-.macro launchtask launchtaskPtr launchtaskPriority launchtaskArgsNo launchtaskarg0 launchtaskarg1 launchtaskarg2 launchtaskarg3 launchtaskarg4 launchtaskarg5 launchtaskarg6 launchtaskarg7 launchtaskarg8
-	.byte 0x3
-	.word \launchtaskPtr
-	.byte \launchtaskPriority
-	.byte \launchtaskArgsNo
-	.hword \launchtaskarg0
-	.hword \launchtaskarg1
-	.hword \launchtaskarg2
-	.hword \launchtaskarg3
-	.hword \launchtaskarg4
-	.hword \launchtaskarg5
-	.hword \launchtaskarg6
-	.hword \launchtaskarg7
-	.hword \launchtaskarg8
-	.endm
-
-.macro setblends setblends_value
-	.byte 0xC
-	.hword \setblends_value
-	.endm
-
-.macro launchsoundtask launchsoundtaskPtr launchsoundtaskArgsNo launchsoundtaskarg0 launchsoundtaskarg1 launchsoundtaskarg2 launchsoundtaskarg3 launchsoundtaskarg4 launchsoundtaskarg5 launchsoundtaskarg6 launchsoundtaskarg7 launchsoundtaskarg8
-	.byte 0x1F
-	.word \launchsoundtaskPtr
-	.byte \launchsoundtaskArgsNo
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg0
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg1
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg2
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg3
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg4
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg5
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg6
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg7
-	.hword \launchsoundtaskarg8
-	.endm
-
diff --git a/data/battle_anim_scripts.s b/data/battle_anim_scripts.s
index cca8706cbc04..7f24c3a96c55 100644
--- a/data/battle_anim_scripts.s
+++ b/data/battle_anim_scripts.s
@@ -1560,7 +1560,7 @@ Move_GASTRO_ACID:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 15
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 5, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 10, 1
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, ANIM_PAL_DEF, 2, 2, 0, 12, RGB(30, 0, 31)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_TARGET, 2, 2, 0, 12, RGB(30, 0, 31)
 	createsprite gGreenPoisonDrip, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, -22, 0, 15, 55, FALSE
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 10
@@ -1861,7 +1861,7 @@ General_AquaRingHeal:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 12, 0, 25, 0
 	setalpha 8, 8
-	playsewithpan SE_M_MILK_DRINK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER,
+	playsewithpan SE_M_MILK_DRINK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gGuardRingSpriteTemplate, 2, 0
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gGuardRingSpriteTemplate, 2, 0
@@ -2673,7 +2673,7 @@ Move_NASTY_PLOT:
 	waitbgfadein
 	delay 8
 	createsprite gQuestionMarkSpriteTemplate, 20, 0
-	playsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER,
+	playsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 54
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 16, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -2835,7 +2835,7 @@ Move_SHADOW_CLAW:
 	createsprite gClawSlashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -10, -10, 0
 	createsprite gClawSlashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -10, 10, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	delay 12,
+	delay 12
 	createsprite gClawSlashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 10, -10, 1
 	createsprite gClawSlashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 10, 10, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
@@ -2954,18 +2954,18 @@ Move_SHADOW_SNEAK:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @Poison
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x7 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x7, 0x0000
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x6 0x1 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_AttackerFadeToInvisible 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x12, 0x6, 0x1, 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AttackerFadeToInvisible, 0x2, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow 0x5 0x2 0x0 0x30
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow, 0x5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xF 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xF, 0x0
 	createsprite gShadowSneakImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	call ShadowSneakMovement
 	createsprite gShadowSneakImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0
@@ -2976,12 +2976,12 @@ Move_SHADOW_SNEAK:
 	call ShadowSneakMovement
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x7 0x0 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x7, 0x0, 0x0000
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 ShadowSneakMovement:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	return
 
@@ -3052,7 +3052,7 @@ Move_PSYCHO_CUT:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER,
+	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gPsychoCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 20, 0, -8, 0, 20
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 0, 9, 1
@@ -3072,10 +3072,10 @@ Move_ZEN_HEADBUTT:
 	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, 2, 5, 1, 2, 0, 4, 0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gZenHeadbuttSpriteTemplate, 66, 1, 0
-	delay 18,
+	delay 18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	delay 2,
+	delay 2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0
@@ -3233,7 +3233,7 @@ Move_TRICK_ROOM::
 InitRoomAnimation:
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 5 5 0xfffa 0xfffa 15, 1 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 5, 0xfffa, 0xfffa, 15, 1, 1
 	return
 
 Move_DRACO_METEOR:
@@ -3786,7 +3786,7 @@ Move_CAPTIVATE:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 15
 	createsprite gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate, 3, 2, 20, 20
-	playsewithpan 228, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER,
+	playsewithpan 228, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call GrantingStarsEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -4620,7 +4620,7 @@ ShadowForceWaitEnd:
 	end
 ShadowForcePrep:
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER,
+	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 1, 3, 0, 16, RGB_BLACK
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_SetGrayscaleOrOriginalPal, 5, ANIM_TARGET, FALSE
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_SetGrayscaleOrOriginalPal, 5, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
@@ -4738,7 +4738,7 @@ Move_WIDE_GUARD:
 
 Move_GUARD_SPLIT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUEGREEN_ORB
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_LOCK_ON, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x18, 0x3
 	call GuardSplitLaunch
 	call GuardSplitLaunch
@@ -4751,7 +4751,7 @@ Move_GUARD_SPLIT::
 	call GuardSplitLaunch
 	call GuardSplitLaunch
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 GuardSplitLaunch:
@@ -4763,7 +4763,7 @@ GuardSplitLaunch:
 Move_POWER_SPLIT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RED_HEART
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUEGREEN_ORB
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_LOCK_ON, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x18, 0x3
 	call PowerSplitLaunch
 	call PowerSplitLaunch
@@ -4776,7 +4776,7 @@ Move_POWER_SPLIT::
 	call PowerSplitLaunch
 	call PowerSplitLaunch
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 PowerSplitLaunch:
@@ -4871,7 +4871,7 @@ Move_RAGE_POWDER::
 	call RagePowderSprinkle
 	call RagePowderSprinkle
 	call RagePowderSprinkle
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x2, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1f
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -4886,9 +4886,9 @@ RagePowderSprinkle:
 
 Move_TELEKINESIS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4 @detect
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7fff
 	delay 0x12
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xd, 0x14, 0xffec
@@ -4897,8 +4897,8 @@ Move_TELEKINESIS::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x18, 0xD0, 0x1, ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xA
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x9, 0x0, 0x0
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x9, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -5046,7 +5046,7 @@ Move_SYCHRONOISE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @aero particles
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio_foes ANIM_TARGET
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0 @Darken
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0 @Darken
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse SE_M_SCREECH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	createsprite gSynchronoiseVioletRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2d, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
@@ -5071,7 +5071,7 @@ Move_SYCHRONOISE:
 	createsprite gSynchronoiseAeroWheelTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xffef, 0xff20, 0xffe0, 0x28
 	createsprite gSynchronoiseAeroWheelTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xffef, 0x70, 0xff80, 0x28
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0 @Darken
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0 @Darken
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -5154,37 +5154,37 @@ Move_FLAME_CHARGE:
 	delay 0x9
 	call FlameChargeSwirl
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x6, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1
 	call FireSpreadEffect
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FIRE_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
 FlameChargeSwirl:
-	launchtemplate gFlameChargeEmberTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gFlameChargeEmberTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	return
 
 Move_COIL:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TENDRILS
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x6, 0x4
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x2
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x8 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0xfff8 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x83 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_StretchTargetUp 0x3 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x83, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StretchTargetUp, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -5235,17 +5235,17 @@ Move_FOUL_PLAY:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET @Black colour
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gFoulPlayImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gFoulPlayImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, (ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFoulPlayRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFoulPlayRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, (ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFoulPlayRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFoulPlayRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -5258,42 +5258,42 @@ Move_SIMPLE_BEAM:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call SimpleBeamsRegular
 	call SimpleBeamsRegular
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x7FFF
-	launchtask AnimTask_SwayMon 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x800 0x4 ANIM_TARGET
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x800, 0x4, ANIM_TARGET
 	call SimpleBeamWithRings
 	call SimpleBeamWithRings
 	call SimpleBeamWithRings
 	call SimpleBeamWithRings
 	call SimpleBeamWithRings
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamBrownRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamBrownRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x2
 	stopsound
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x7FFF
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 SimpleBeamsRegular:
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamBrownTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x0
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamBrownTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamPinkTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x0
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamPinkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SimpleBeamWithRings:
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamBrownTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamBrownRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamBrownTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x0
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamBrownRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamPinkTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSimpleBeamPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamPinkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x0
+	createsprite gSimpleBeamPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -5308,21 +5308,21 @@ Move_ENTRAINMENT:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TEETER_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TEETER_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x1f 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
 Move_AFTER_YOU:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ANGER @rage
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @green color
-	launchtask AnimTask_SwayMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0xF 0x600 0x2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0xF, 0x600, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffec 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xfffb 0xffe5
+	createsprite gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffec, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xffe5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x14 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x23 0xffe5
+	createsprite gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x14, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gAfterYouGreenRageTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x23, 0xffe5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -5353,7 +5353,7 @@ Move_ECHOED_VOICE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METAL_SOUND_WAVES
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio_foes ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1
 	call MetalSoundPlayNote
 	call MetalSoundPlayNote
 	call MetalSoundPlayNote
@@ -5365,24 +5365,24 @@ Move_ECHOED_VOICE:
 	end
 MetalSoundPlayNote:
 	panse SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 2, 0
-	launchtemplate gMetalSoundSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
+	createsprite gMetalSoundSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
 Move_CHIP_AWAY:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x18 0x6 0x1 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x18, 0x6, 0x1, 0x5
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2 SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -5449,27 +5449,27 @@ Move_QUICK_GUARD:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_QUICK_GUARD_HAND @hand
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4 @sparkles
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x2 0x0 0xa 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xa, 0x7FFF
 	delay 0x10
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5 0xE 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5 0xfff2 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xE, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5 0xE 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5 0xfff2 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xE, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5 0xE 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5 0xfff2 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xE, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gQuickGuardArmImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0x0 0xffe3 @up
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0x16 0xffec @upper right
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0x1D 0x0 @right
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xffe9 0xffec @upper left
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xffe2 0x0 @left
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0x0 0x1c @down
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0x16 0x13 @lower left
-	launchtemplate gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xffea 0x13 @lower right
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x0, 0xffe3 @up
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x16, 0xffec @upper right
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x1D, 0x0 @right
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xffe9, 0xffec @upper left
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xffe2, 0x0 @left
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x0, 0x1c @down
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x16, 0x13 @lower left
+	createsprite gSpinningSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xffea, 0x13 @lower right
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -5586,21 +5586,21 @@ Move_HEAL_PULSE:
 Move_HEX:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PURPLE_FLAME
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GHOSTLY_SPIRIT
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4C4A @;Deep purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4C4A @;Deep purple
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	splitbgprio_all
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_PurpleFlamesOnTarget 0x3 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x25 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PurpleFlamesOnTarget, 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x25, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xc 0x4C4A @;Deep purple
-	launchtemplate gCurseGhostSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4C4A @;Deep purple
+	createsprite gCurseGhostSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x4C4A @;Deep purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x4C4A @;Deep purple
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -5616,22 +5616,22 @@ SkyDropSetup:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	delay 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRING_SHOT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSkyDropFlyBallTemplate 0x80 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
+	createsprite gSkyDropFlyBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSkyDropTargetFlyingTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gSkyDropTargetFlyingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	end
 SkyDropUnleash:
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x0
+	createsprite gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3
 	delay 0x7
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x5 0xb 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5, 0xb, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -5641,8 +5641,8 @@ Move_SHIFT_GEAR:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GEAR @Gear
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_ESCALATOR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gShiftGearGearsTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xFFF3 0x8 0x65 0xa
-	launchtemplate gShiftGearGearsTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xE 0xFFF8 0x65 0xa
+	createsprite gShiftGearGearsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xFFF3, 0x8, 0x65, 0xa
+	createsprite gShiftGearGearsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xE, 0xFFF8, 0x65, 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
@@ -5654,21 +5654,21 @@ Move_CIRCLE_THROW:
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x4 0x1 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0x1, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x14 0x0 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCircleThrowRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gCircleThrowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe8 0x0 0x0 0x4
-	launchtemplate gCircleThrowRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4
+	createsprite gCircleThrowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x7
 	delay 0xb
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xa
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -5720,10 +5720,10 @@ Move_QUASH:
 	waitbgfadein
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gQuashArmHitTemplate 0x83, 0x3 0x0 0xffe0 0xf
+	createsprite gQuashArmHitTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0xf
 	delay 0x13
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MINIMIZE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_SquishTarget 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SquishTarget, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -5758,31 +5758,31 @@ Move_REFLECT_TYPE:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRING_SHOT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeBlueStringTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xa
+	createsprite gReflectTypeBlueStringTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xa
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeVioletStringTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfffe
+	createsprite gReflectTypeVioletStringTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfffe
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeWhiteStringTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0x16
+	createsprite gReflectTypeWhiteStringTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x16
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x1F
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MILK_DRINK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeWhiteRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypeWhiteRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypePinkRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypePinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeVioletRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypeVioletRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeBlueRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypeBlueRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeWhiteRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypeWhiteRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypePinkRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypePinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeVioletRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypeVioletRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gReflectTypeBlueRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gReflectTypeBlueRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
@@ -5792,18 +5792,18 @@ Move_RETALIATE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CUT @Cut
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 9, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_AttackerPunchWithTrace 0x2 0x2 0x7128 0xa
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AttackerPunchWithTrace, 0x2, 0x7128, 0xa
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gGuillotineSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGuillotineSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gGuillotineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gGuillotineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1
 	delay 0x38
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x10 0x43D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x10, 0x43D
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x043D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x043D
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -5813,26 +5813,26 @@ Move_FINAL_GAMBIT:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_CLOUD @yawn animation
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_IMPACT @blue colour
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion animation
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0 @Darken
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0 @Darken
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0xa 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFinalGambitBlueYawnTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x25
+	createsprite gFinalGambitBlueYawnTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25
 	delay 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 0x5 0x5 0xfffc 0xfffc 0xf 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 0x5, 0xfffc, 0xfffc, 0xf, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFinalGambitExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
+	createsprite gFinalGambitExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -5840,7 +5840,7 @@ Move_BESTOW:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	panse SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateBestowItem 0x2 0x6 0x14 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x28 0xffe7
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateBestowItem, 0x2, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x28, 0xffe7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ITEM_BAG @;The generated item sprite uses this tag
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -6256,7 +6256,7 @@ Move_STRUGGLE_BUG:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 2, 0, 9, 0x0a1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 9, 0x0a1f
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlailMovement, 2, 0
 	createsprite gMovementWavesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 0, 2
@@ -6267,7 +6267,7 @@ Move_STRUGGLE_BUG:
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeTargetBasedOnMovePowerOrDmg, 2, FALSE, 1, 0x1e, 1, 0
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeTargetPartnerBasedOnMovePowerOrDmg, 2, FALSE, 1, 0x1e, 1, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 2, 9, 0, 0x0a1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 2, 9, 0, 0x0a1f
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, ANIM_TARGET, 1
 	delay 5
@@ -6278,7 +6278,7 @@ Move_STRUGGLE_BUG:
 	end
 
 Move_BULLDOZE:
-	launchtask AnimTask_Splash 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_Splash, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3
 	delay 0x8
 	goto Move_EARTHQUAKE
 
@@ -6288,34 +6288,34 @@ Move_FROST_BREATH:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME
 	fadetobg BG_ICE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x300 0x0 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x300, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x2 0x28 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2, 0x28, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0xf 0x0 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xf, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueBreathTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1e 0xf 0x0 0xa 0xa
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueBreathTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1e, 0xf, 0x0, 0xa, 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0xb, 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x1 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x1 0xfff6 0xfff1
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x1, 0xfff6, 0xfff1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x0 0x19
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x19
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x1 0xf 0x5
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x1, 0xf, 0x5
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x1 0xffe7 0x0
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x1, 0xffe7, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x1e 0x1e
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1e, 0x1e
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xffe5 0x19
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xffe5, 0x19
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x1 0x0 0x8
+	createsprite gFrostBreathBlueRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
@@ -6329,31 +6329,31 @@ Move_DRAGON_TAIL:
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x14 0x3 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x14, 0x3, 0x0, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlamHitSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSlamHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xfff4 0xa 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfff4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
 	call TailWhackDown
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x6, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 TailWhackDown:
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 4 0xfff6 0xfff8 1 1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff6, 0xfff8, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRENGTH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, 0x82, 4, -12, 0x1b, 2, 3
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, 0x82, 4, 8, 28, 3, 4
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, 0x82, 4, -4, 30, 2, 3
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, 0x82, 4, 12, 25, 4, 4
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -12, 0x1b, 2, 3
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 8, 28, 3, 4
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -4, 30, 2, 3
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 12, 25, 4, 4
 	return
 
 Move_WORK_UP:
@@ -6419,7 +6419,7 @@ Move_WILD_CHARGE:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingShockWaveOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x0  @electric circle
+	createsprite gGrowingShockWaveOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2  @electric circle
 	delay 0x1e
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_HARDEN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x1c, 0x2
@@ -6428,23 +6428,23 @@ Move_WILD_CHARGE:
 	call ScreenFlash
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x6 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x6, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xb
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1a 0x0 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1a, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x4 0xfff6 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x10 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x10, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call ElectricityEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 ScreenFlash:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x07FE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x07FE
 	return
 
 Move_DRILL_RUN:
@@ -6453,51 +6453,51 @@ Move_DRILL_RUN:
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	fadetobg BG_FISSURE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x5 0xffff
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0xffff
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gHornHitSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x3 0x0 0x0 0xc
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1
+	createsprite gHornHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playse 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x28 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0xa 0x0 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0xa, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfffc 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfffc, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff8 0xfffb 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff8, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x4 0xfff4 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x4, 0xfff4, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x0 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x0, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x5 0x12 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x5, 0x12, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffef 0xc 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffef, 0xc, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffeb 0xfff1 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffeb, 0xfff1, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x8 0xffe5 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x8, 0xffe5, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
@@ -6510,15 +6510,15 @@ Move_DUAL_CHOP:
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gKarateChopSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x3 0x0     @left
-	launchtemplate gKarateChopSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0515 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x3 0x0     @right
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gKarateChopSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0     @left
+	createsprite gKarateChopSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0515, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0     @right
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDualChopImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gDualChopImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6528,12 +6528,12 @@ Move_HEART_STAMP:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HEART_STAMP
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xc, 0x3
-	launchtemplate gHeartStampSpinningHeartTemplate, 0x80, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1e
+	createsprite gHeartStampSpinningHeartTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1e
 	delay 0x1E
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x83 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_StretchTargetUp 0x3 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x83, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StretchTargetUp, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -6543,10 +6543,10 @@ Move_HORN_LEECH:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_STAR
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gHornLeechHornTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x25
+	createsprite gHornLeechHornTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call GigaDrainAbsorbEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -6562,18 +6562,18 @@ Move_SACRED_SWORD:
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWORDS_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSwordsDanceBladeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSwordsDanceBladeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x16
-	launchtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor 0x2 0x7 0x2715 0x2 0x2 0x7ff2 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 0x2, 0x2715, 0x2, 0x2, 0x7ff2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSacredSwordBladesTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xFF00 0xA
-	launchtemplate gSacredSwordCutTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffe0 0x0
+	createsprite gSacredSwordBladesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xFF00, 0xA
+	createsprite gSacredSwordCutTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x3 0xa 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0xa, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -6584,11 +6584,11 @@ Move_RAZOR_SHELL:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RAZOR_SHELL
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CUT
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gRazorShellTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x0 25 0
+	createsprite gRazorShellTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 25, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x3 0x28 0xffe0 0x0
+	createsprite gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0x28, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xa 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xa, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -6601,19 +6601,19 @@ Move_HEAT_CRASH:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_SUCCESS, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gHeatCrashEruptionRockTemplate 0x3 0x3 0x0 0xffe0 0xf
+	createsprite gHeatCrashEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0xf
 	delay 0x13
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff8 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4 0x9 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4, 0x9, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xa 0xfff8 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff4 0x20 0x3 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x1f 0x2 0x2
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffc 0x1c 0x2 0x3
-	launchtemplate gRockScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xc 0x1e 0x4 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff4, 0x20, 0x3, 0x4
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x1f, 0x2, 0x2
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffc, 0x1c, 0x2, 0x3
+	createsprite gRockScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xc, 0x1e, 0x4, 0x3
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -6624,9 +6624,9 @@ Move_LEAF_TORNADO:
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GUST, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x2 0x2f 0x1
-	launchtemplate gEllipticalGustSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
-	launchtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x46
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x2, 0x2f, 0x1
+	createsprite gEllipticalGustSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette, 0x5, 0x1, 0x46
 	call LeafTornadoVortex
 	call LeafTornadoVortex
 	call LeafTornadoVortex
@@ -6635,17 +6635,17 @@ Move_LEAF_TORNADO:
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
 LeafTornadoVortex:
-	launchtemplate gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 0x1
+	createsprite gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 0x1
+	createsprite gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a 0x1
+	createsprite gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 0x1
+	createsprite gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e 0x1
+	createsprite gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce 0x1
+	createsprite gLeafTornadoVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -6689,19 +6689,19 @@ Move_COTTON_GUARD:
 	blendoff
 	end
 CottonSporesSpiralInward:
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xfff6 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xfff6, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffdd 0xfff6 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffdd, 0xfff6, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xf 0xffd8 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xf, 0xffd8, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xfff6 0xffe0 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xffe0, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x19 0xffec 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0xffec, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffec 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCottonGuardSporeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5 0xffd8 0xd
+	createsprite gCottonGuardSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5, 0xffd8, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 
@@ -6709,37 +6709,37 @@ Move_NIGHT_DAZE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @uproar
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PURPLE_FLAME @dark violet color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RED_ORB @circles
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_ORB, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x20
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x40
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x60
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x80
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0xa0
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate 0x82 0x1 0xe0
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x20
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x40
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x60
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x80
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa0
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletCirclesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xe0
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0xF
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gNightDazeVioletRingsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x1f 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x2002
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x2002
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x2002
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x2002
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -6768,17 +6768,17 @@ Move_TAIL_SLAP:
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	choosetwoturnanim TailSlapRight TailSlapLeft
 TailSlapContinue:
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 TailSlapRight:
-	launchtemplate gTailSlapTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff8 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTailSlapTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	goto TailSlapContinue
 TailSlapLeft:
-	launchtemplate gTailSlapTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTailSlapTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	goto TailSlapContinue
 
 Move_HURRICANE:
@@ -6788,10 +6788,10 @@ Move_HURRICANE:
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	fadetobg BG_HURRICANE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x1000 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x1000, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GUST, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x40 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x40, 0x1
 	call HurricaneGust
 	delay 0xA
 	call HurricaneGust
@@ -6818,16 +6818,16 @@ Move_HEAD_CHARGE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	fadetobgfromset BG_GIGA_IMPACT_OPPONENT, BG_GIGA_IMPACT_PLAYER, BG_GIGA_IMPACT_OPPONENT
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x4 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x4, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
@@ -6840,17 +6840,17 @@ Move_GEAR_GRIND:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_ESCALATOR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGearGrindTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0xffe0 0x0 0x333 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gGearGrindTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0x20 0x0 0xfccd 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gGearGrindTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x333, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gGearGrindTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0x20, 0x0, 0xfccd, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7, 0x5, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gGearGrindTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0xffe0 0x0 0xfccd 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gGearGrindTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x20 0x0 0x333 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gGearGrindTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0xfccd, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gGearGrindTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x0, 0x333, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x8 0x4 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x8, 0x4, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	stopsound
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -6867,16 +6867,16 @@ Move_SEARING_SHOT:
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_WARM_ROCK, 0x0, 0xB, 0xB, 0x01BE @Orange
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 8, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3c 0x2 0xc
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x2, 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1F
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1e
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1e
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotRedChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotRedChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x14
@@ -6885,66 +6885,66 @@ Move_SEARING_SHOT:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x20 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x40 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x20, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x40, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x60 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x80 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x60, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x80, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x42 0x5 0x1 0xa0 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x42 0x5 0x1 0xa0 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x1, 0xa0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x1, 0xa0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x42 0x5 0x1 0xe0 0x1e 0x19 0xffec
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x1, 0xe0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0xffec
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1e 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x20 0x1e 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x40 0x1e 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x60 0x1e 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x20, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x40, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x60, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x80 0x1e 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x80, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x42 0x5 0x1 0xa0 0x1e 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x42 0x5 0x1 0xa0 0x1e 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x1, 0xa0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x1, 0xa0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate 0x42 0x5 0x1 0xe0 0x1e 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x1, 0xe0, 0x1e, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1F
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	fadetobg BG_FIRE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xA00 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xA00, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	delay 0x1E
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER | ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_DEF_PARTNER 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ADJACENT, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1F
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x1B 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x1B 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATK_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x1B 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x1B, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x1B, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x1B, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FIRE_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5, -5, -5, 0x1 0x1E ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5, 5, 10, 0x1 0x1E ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5, -5, -5, 0x1 0x1E ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5, 5, 10, 0x1 0x1E ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5, -5, -5, 0x1 0x1E ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate 0x83 0x5, 5, 10, 0x1 0x1E ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, -5, -5, 0x1, 0x1E, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 5, 10, 0x1, 0x1E, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, -5, -5, 0x1, 0x1E, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 5, 10, 0x1, 0x1E, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, -5, -5, 0x1, 0x1E, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
+	createsprite gSearingShotEruptionImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 5, 10, 0x1, 0x1E, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	delay 0x1E
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER | ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_DEF_PARTNER 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ADJACENT, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1F
 	delay 0x1E
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	blendoff
 	end
 
 Move_TECHNO_BLAST:
-	launchtask AnimTask_TechnoBlast 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TechnoBlast, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TYPE_FIRE, TechnoBlastFire
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TYPE_WATER, TechnoBlastWater
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TYPE_ELECTRIC, TechnoBlastElectric
@@ -6957,96 +6957,96 @@ TechnoBlastNormal:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @blast particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @dispersal
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xE, 0x8
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call TechnoBlastWhiteCircles
 	call TechnoBlastWhiteCircles
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteBlastTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteBlastTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EMBER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 TechnoBlastWhiteCircles:
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffec 0x1e 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x1e, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x14 0xffe2 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xffe2, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffec 0xffe2 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xffe2, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x14 0x1e 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastWhiteCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -7057,11 +7057,11 @@ TechnoBlastElectric:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @blast particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @dispersal
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xE, 0x8
-	launchtemplate gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call TechnoBlastCharging1
 	delay 0xF
 	call TechnoBlastCharging2
@@ -7080,52 +7080,52 @@ TechnoBlastElectric:
 	delay 0xF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowBlastTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowBlastTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EMBER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0xa 0x5 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xf 0x14 0x5 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff1 0xfff6 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0x14, 0x5, 0x2
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff6, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x19 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x19, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x2 0xfff8 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0xf 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastYellowSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0xfff8, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xf, 0x5, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 TechnoBlastCharging1:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 TechnoBlastCharging2:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 
 TechnoBlastWater:
@@ -7136,113 +7136,113 @@ TechnoBlastWater:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @dispersal
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BUBBLE @bubbles
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x1
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBlastTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBlastTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EMBER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastBlueBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -7257,29 +7257,29 @@ TechnoBlastFire:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @blast particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @dispersal
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
 	call TechnoBlastFireSpiral
 	call TechnoBlastFireSpiral
 	call TechnoBlastFireSpiral
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedBlastTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedBlastTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EMBER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	createsprite gFireSpreadSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 192, 176, 40
 	createsprite gFireSpreadSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, -192, 240, 40
 	createsprite gFireSpreadSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 192, -160, 40
@@ -7288,37 +7288,37 @@ TechnoBlastFire:
 	createsprite gFireSpreadSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, -224, -32, 40
 	createsprite gFireSpreadSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 112, -128, 40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 TechnoBlastFireSpiral:
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x4
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x8
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0xc
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x10
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x14
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x18
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
@@ -7331,77 +7331,77 @@ TechnoBlastIce:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @blast particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @dispersal
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
 	call TechnoBlastIceChargeParticles
 	call TechnoBlastIceChargeParticles
 	call TechnoBlastIceChargeParticles
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0x14 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfffb 0xa 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x11 0xfff4 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceBlastTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceBlastTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EMBER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfffb 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x11 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff1 0xf 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x14 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x2, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 TechnoBlastIceChargeParticles:
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0x14 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfffb 0xa 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x11 0xfff4 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0xf 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0x2 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gTechnoBlastIceCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
 	return
@@ -7412,78 +7412,78 @@ Move_RELIC_SONG:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUSIC_NOTES
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_MusicNotesRainbowBlend 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_MusicNotesRainbowBlend, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlayCryWithEcho, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1d 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0xffe3 0x1
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x7 0x0 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1d, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xffe3, 0x1
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x7, 0x0, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x6 0x1 0xc
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x6, 0x1, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xc 0xffe3 0x1
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe3 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x2 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe3, 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe3, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x2 0x3 0xc
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0x3, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x18 0xffe8 0x1
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0xffe8 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x3 0x0 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0xffe8, 0x0
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x2 0x1 0xc
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0x1, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1d 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0xffe3 0x1
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x5 0x2 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1d, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xffe3, 0x1
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x2, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x6 0x3 0xc
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x6, 0x3, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xc 0xffe3 0x1
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe3 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x2 0x0 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe3, 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe3, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x2 0x1 0xc
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0x1, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x18 0xffe8 0x1
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0xffe8 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x2 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0xffe8, 0x0
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x5 0x3 0xc
+	createsprite gWavyMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x3, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1d 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0xffe3 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1d, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xffe3, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0xc 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x3 0x3 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x3, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x14 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x14, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_MusicNotesClearRainbowBlend 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_MusicNotesClearRainbowBlend, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -7495,21 +7495,21 @@ Move_SECRET_SWORD:
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWORDS_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSwordsDanceBladeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
+	createsprite gSwordsDanceBladeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x16
-	launchtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor 0x2 0x7 0x2715 0x2 0x2 0x7ff2 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 0x2, 0x2715, 0x2, 0x2, 0x7ff2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSecretSwordBladesTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xFF00 0xA
-	launchtemplate gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffe0 0x0
+	createsprite gSecretSwordBladesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xFF00, 0xA
+	createsprite gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x3 0xa 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0xa, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -7525,22 +7525,22 @@ Move_GLACIATE:
 	fadetobg BG_ICE
 	waitbgfadeout
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x68 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x48 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x58 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x58 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x68 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x50 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gGlaciateSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x48 0x1 0x4b
-	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 0x2, 0x0, 0xA, 0x7FFF
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x68, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x58, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x58, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x68, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x50, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gGlaciateSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
+	waitforvisualfinish
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_DEF_SIDE, 0x2, 0x0, 0xA, 0x7FFF
 	call IceCrystalEffectLong
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 0x2, 0xA, 0x0, 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_DEF_SIDE, 0x2, 0xA, 0x0, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -7554,38 +7554,38 @@ Move_BOLT_STRIKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @Electric Circle
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x07FE
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x40 0x0 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x07FE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x40, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gGrowingShockWaveOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGrowingShockWaveOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x6 0x2 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x12, 0x6, 0x2, 0x4
 	delay 0xA
 	fadetobg BG_BOLT_STRIKE
 	waitbgfadeout
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1a 0x0 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1a, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x4 0xfff6 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x07FE
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x07FE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call ElectricityEffect
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x07FE
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x07FE
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call ElectricityEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x07FE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x07FE
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	blendoff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -7593,32 +7593,32 @@ Move_BOLT_STRIKE::
 Move_BLUE_FLARE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @Fire
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METAL_BITS @Blue Flare Colour
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x7, 0x9
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffe0 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x16 0xffea 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x16, 0xffea, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x1 0x0 0x9 0x1F
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1e 0x0 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1F
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x14 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffed 0x13 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffed, 0x13, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffe5 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffe5, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffee 0xffee 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffee, 0xffee, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffe7 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffe7, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x11 0xffef 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x11, 0xffef, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x17 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x17, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameJabTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call BlueFlareFireSpin
@@ -7626,47 +7626,47 @@ Move_BLUE_FLARE::
 	call BlueFlareFireSpin
 	fadetobg BG_FIRE_2
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x1000 0x0 0x0 0xFFFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x1000, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFFF
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call BlueFlareFlameSpreadEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x1 0x9 0x0 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x1, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1f
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 BlueFlareFireSpin:
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 0x1
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 0x1
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a 0x1
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 0x1
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e 0x1
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce 0x1
+	createsprite gBlueFlareFlameSwirlTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 BlueFlareFlameSpreadEffect:
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xb0 0x28
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xff40 0xf0 0x28
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xff60 0x28
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xff40 0xff90 0x28
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xa0 0x30 0x28
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xff20 0xffe0 0x28
-	launchtemplate gBlueFlareBurnTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x70 0xff80 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xb0, 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xff40, 0xf0, 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xff60, 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xff40, 0xff90, 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xa0, 0x30, 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xff20, 0xffe0, 0x28
+	createsprite gBlueFlareBurnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x70, 0xff80, 0x28
 	return
 
 Move_FIERY_DANCE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xc 0x14be
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0x14be
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x2 0x40 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x1 0x0 0x9 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x2, 0x40, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1f
 	call FireSpinEffect
 	call FireSpinEffect
 	call FireSpinEffect
@@ -7675,8 +7675,8 @@ Move_FIERY_DANCE::
 	call FireSpinEffect
 	call FireSpinEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x1 0x9 0x0 0x1f
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xc 0x0 0x14be
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xc, 0x0, 0x14be
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -7687,37 +7687,37 @@ Move_FREEZE_SHOCK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @Electric Circle
 	choosetwoturnanim FreezeShockCharge FreezeShockAttack
 FreezeShockCharge:
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0x0 0xf 0x7fff
-	launchtemplate gFreezeShockCircleTemplate 0x2 0x0  @electric circle
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0x0, 0xf, 0x7fff
+	createsprite gFreezeShockCircleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2  @electric circle
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0xf 0x0 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 FreezeShockAttack:
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x5, 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFreezeShockIceBallTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
-	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gFreezeShockIceBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
+	waitforvisualfinish
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0xf
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x13
 	call ElectricityEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -7730,58 +7730,58 @@ Move_ICE_BURN::
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 IceBurnCharge:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x4, 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0x0 0xf 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0x0, 0xf, 0x7fff
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0xf 0x0 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 IceBurnUnleash:
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	fadetobg BG_ICE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x7fff
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7fff
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x68 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x48 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x58 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x58 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x68 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x50 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceBurnSmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x48 0x1 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x68, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x58, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x58, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x68, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x50, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceBurnSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
 	call FireSpreadEffect
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FIRE_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0x14 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfffb 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x11 0xfff4 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff1 0xf 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x14 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -7794,36 +7794,36 @@ Move_SNARL::
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	fadetobg BG_DARK
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1d 0xfff4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0xffe3 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1d, 0xfff4, 0x0
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xffe3, 0x1
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xc 0xffe3 0x1
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe3 0xfff4 0x0
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe3, 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe3, 0xfff4, 0x0
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_UproarDistortion, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x18 0xffe8 0x1
-	launchtemplate gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0xffe8 0x0
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x1
+	createsprite gJaggedMusicNoteSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0xffe8, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0xc 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x3 0x3 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x3, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x14 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x14, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
@@ -7836,18 +7836,18 @@ Move_ICICLE_CRASH::
 	fadetobg BG_ICE
 	waitbgfadein
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0x0 0xfffb 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x13 0x0 0xa 0x01
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x13, 0x0, 0xa, 0x01
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffe9 0x0 0xfff6 0x1
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe9, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5, 0x32, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	call LaunchIcicleCrashSpear
 	call LaunchIcicleCrashSpear
@@ -7857,28 +7857,28 @@ Move_ICICLE_CRASH::
 	waitbgfadeout
 	end
 LaunchIcicleCrashSpear:
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0x0 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1c 0x0 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1c, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff6 0x0 0xfffb 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xa 0x0 0x6 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x6, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x18 0x0 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x18, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffe0 0x0 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0x0 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1e 0x0 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gIcicleCrashSpearTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1e, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	return
@@ -7889,13 +7889,13 @@ Move_V_CREATE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_JAGGED_MUSIC_NOTE @red color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ECLIPSING_ORB @defense curl animation
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0 @Darken
-	launchtemplate gVCreateRedOrbTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x11 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0 @Darken
+	createsprite gVCreateRedOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x11, 0x0, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVCreateRedRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gVCreateRedRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1f
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call VCreateFlames
 	call VCreateFlames
@@ -7917,47 +7917,47 @@ Move_V_CREATE::
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	fadetobg BG_FIRE                   @Mr. DS Fire
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xA00 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xA00, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_WindUpLunge 0x5 0x7 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x17 0xa 0x28 0xa
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_WindUpLunge, 0x5, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x17, 0xa, 0x28, 0xa
 	delay 0x23
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5 0x32 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5, 0x32, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1f
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4
-	launchtemplate gClawSlashSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
-	launchtemplate gClawSlashSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0xfff6 0x1
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4
+	createsprite gClawSlashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
+	createsprite gClawSlashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0xfff6, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x1f
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1f
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 VCreateFlames:
-	launchtemplate gVCreateFlameTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x16 0xFFEA 0x10 @upperright
-	launchtemplate gVCreateFlameTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFEE 0xFFEE 0x10 @upperleft
+	createsprite gVCreateFlameTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x16, 0xFFEA, 0x10 @upperright
+	createsprite gVCreateFlameTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFEE, 0xFFEE, 0x10 @upperleft
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 
@@ -7971,52 +7971,52 @@ Move_FUSION_FLARE::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES, 0x0, 0xD, 0xD, 0x015B   @Reddish Orange
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call FusionFlareBuff
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x1F
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
-	launchtemplate gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBallUpTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBallUpTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBallTemplate 0x3 0x3 0x0 0xffA0 0x2F
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x64 0x64 0x8 0x1 0x14 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x14 0x64 0x10 0x2 0xa 0x23 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0xc8 0x50 0x8 0x1 0x28 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x50 0x3c 0xa 0x3 0x14 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x8c 0x64 0x10 0x1 0x14 0x1e 0x1
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBallTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0xffA0, 0x2F
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x64, 0x64, 0x8, 0x1, 0x14, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0x64, 0x10, 0x2, 0xa, 0x23, 0x1
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xc8, 0x50, 0x8, 0x1, 0x28, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x50, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x3, 0x14, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x8c, 0x64, 0x10, 0x1, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x1
 	delay 0x29
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1F
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x1 0x1 0x1 0x1 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x64 0x64 0x8 0x1 0x14 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x14 0x64 0x10 0x2 0xa 0x23 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0xc8 0x50 0x8 0x1 0x28 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x50 0x3c 0xa 0x3 0x14 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x8c 0x64 0x10 0x1 0x14 0x1e 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x2 0x10
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x64, 0x64, 0x8, 0x1, 0x14, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0x64, 0x10, 0x2, 0xa, 0x23, 0x1
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xc8, 0x50, 0x8, 0x1, 0x28, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x50, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x3, 0x14, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gFusionFlareRedBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x8c, 0x64, 0x10, 0x1, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x1, 0x2, 0x10
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 FusionFlareBuff:
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_FUSION_BOLT::
@@ -8026,42 +8026,42 @@ Move_FUSION_BOLT::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SPARK, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x7960     @Blue Electricity
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x7960   @Blue Electricity
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ELECTRICITY, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x7960   @Blue Electricity
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0xE, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0xE, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gVoltTackleOrbSlideSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gVoltTackleOrbSlideSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gFusionBoltBallTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x10
+	createsprite gFusionBoltBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0xa 0x0 0x12 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0xa, 0x0, 0x12, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x1 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x1 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleAttackerReappear 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleAttackerReappear, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x3 0x0 0x9 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xfff0 0xfff0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0xE 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0xE, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -8069,32 +8069,32 @@ Move_FUSION_BOLT::
 Move_FLYING_PRESS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly/bounce
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @smoke
-	setblends 0xF
+	setalpha 15, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x0
+	createsprite gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_SquishTarget 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SquishTarget, 0x2
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0x8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x4 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -8104,25 +8104,25 @@ Move_MAT_BLOCK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GREEN_LIGHT_WALL @green color
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x10
+	setalpha 16, 0
 	delay 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0x18
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0x18
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x18
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x18
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0x8
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0x8
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x8
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0xfff8
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0xfff8
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0xffe8
-	launchtemplate gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0xffe8
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0xffe8
+	createsprite gMatBlockGreenConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0xffe8
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_ConversionAlphaBlend 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ConversionAlphaBlend, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x1
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
@@ -8136,26 +8136,26 @@ Move_BELCH::
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_SUCCESS, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBelchBerryTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x14 0xfff8 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x14 0xffe0
+	createsprite gBelchBerryTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x14, 0xffe0
 	delay 0x13
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0xa 0x0 0x14 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0xa, 0x0, 0x14, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0x18 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0x18, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -8165,18 +8165,18 @@ Move_ROTOTILLER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_DIRT_MOUND
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GREEN_SPARKLE
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x112C
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x112C
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x0 0xb4
-	launchtemplate gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x1 0xb4
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x4 0x2 0x4
+	createsprite gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xb4
+	createsprite gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0x0, 0x1, 0xb4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x6, 0x4, 0x2, 0x4
 	call DigThrowDirt
 	call DigThrowDirt
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x4 0x2 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x6, 0x4, 0x2, 0x4
 	call DigThrowDirt
 	call DigThrowDirt
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x112C
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x112C
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -8336,36 +8336,36 @@ Move_FORESTS_CURSE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROOTS @frenzy plant
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GHOSTLY_SPIRIT @curse
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x02E3
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x64 0x64 0x8 0x1 0x14 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x14 0x64 0x10 0x2 0xa 0x23 0x1
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0xc8 0x50 0x8 0x1 0x28 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x50 0x3c 0xa 0x3 0x14 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x8c 0x64 0x10 0x1 0x14 0x1e 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x02E3
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x64, 0x64, 0x8, 0x1, 0x14, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0x64, 0x10, 0x2, 0xa, 0x23, 0x1
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xc8, 0x50, 0x8, 0x1, 0x28, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x50, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x3, 0x14, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x8c, 0x64, 0x10, 0x1, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x64 0x64 0x8 0x1 0x14 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x14 0x64 0x10 0x2 0xa 0x23 0x1
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0xc8 0x50 0x8 0x1 0x28 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x50 0x3c 0xa 0x3 0x14 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x8c 0x64 0x10 0x1 0x14 0x1e 0x1
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x64, 0x64, 0x8, 0x1, 0x14, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0x64, 0x10, 0x2, 0xa, 0x23, 0x1
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xc8, 0x50, 0x8, 0x1, 0x28, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x50, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x3, 0x14, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x8c, 0x64, 0x10, 0x1, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x64 0x64 0x8 0x1 0x14 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x14 0x64 0x10 0x2 0xa 0x23 0x1
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0xc8 0x50 0x8 0x1 0x28 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x50 0x3c 0xa 0x3 0x14 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x8c 0x64 0x10 0x1 0x14 0x1e 0x1
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x64, 0x64, 0x8, 0x1, 0x14, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0x64, 0x10, 0x2, 0xa, 0x23, 0x1
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xc8, 0x50, 0x8, 0x1, 0x28, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x50, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x3, 0x14, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gForestsCurseIngrainTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x8c, 0x64, 0x10, 0x1, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gCurseGhostSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x2 0x0 0xe 0x1
+	createsprite gCurseGhostSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x02E3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x8, 0x0, 0x02E3
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
@@ -8382,35 +8382,35 @@ Move_PETAL_BLIZZARD::
 	createsprite gTwisterLeafSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x37, 0x6, 0x3c, 0x19
 	delay 0x1
 	createsprite gTwisterLeafSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x3c, 0x7, 0x3c, 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x37 0xA 0x3c 0x1e
+	createsprite gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x37, 0xA, 0x3c, 0x1e
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template 0x82 0x5 0x64 0x32 0x4 0x32 0x1A
+	createsprite gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x64, 0x32, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1A
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template 0x82 0x5 0x69 0x19 0x8 0x3c 0x14
+	createsprite gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x69, 0x19, 0x8, 0x3c, 0x14
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x28 0xA 0x30 0x1E
+	createsprite gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x28, 0xA, 0x30, 0x1E
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template 0x82 0x5 0x78 0x1E 0x6 0x2d 0x19
+	createsprite gPetalBlizzardTwister1Template, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x78, 0x1E, 0x6, 0x2d, 0x19
 	createsprite gTwisterLeafSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x23, 0xA, 0x3c, 0x1e
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gPetalBlizzardTwister2Template 0x82 0x5 0x69 0x14 0x8 0x28 0x0
+	createsprite gPetalBlizzardTwister2Template, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x69, 0x14, 0x8, 0x28, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	createsprite gTwisterLeafSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0xff, 0xf, 0x20, 0x0
 	createsprite gTwisterLeafSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x6e, 0xA, 0x8, 0x20, 0x14
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0xC 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0xC 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATK_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0xC 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0xC, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0xC, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0xC, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x14 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x14, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -8455,17 +8455,17 @@ Move_FREEZE_DRY::
 
 Move_DISARMING_VOICE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_NOISE_LINE
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x6e7d
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x6e7d
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask SoundTask_PlayDoubleCry 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xff
+	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlayDoubleCry, 0x2, 0x0, 0xff
 	call RoarEffect
 	delay 0xA
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0x1A 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x0 0x1A 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1A, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x3, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1A, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask SoundTask_WaitForCry 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask SoundTask_WaitForCry, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x6e7d
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x6e7d
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -8538,51 +8538,51 @@ Move_CRAFTY_SHIELD::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CRAFTY_SHIELD
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x5 0x4DBF
-	setblends 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5, 0x4DBF
+	setalpha 16, 0
 	delay 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffe8 0xffe8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0xffe8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0xffe8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0xffe8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0xffe8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0xffe8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x18 0xffe8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0xffe8
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffe8 0xfff8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0xfff8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0xfff8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0xfff8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x18 0xfff8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0xfff8
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffe8 0x8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0x8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0x8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0x8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x8
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x18 0x8
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0x8
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWIFT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffe8 0x18
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0x18
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0x18
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x18
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0x18
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x18
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x18 0x18
+	createsprite gCraftyShieldPinkConversionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0x18
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BARRIER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor 0x2 0x7 0x2722 0x1 0x1 0x37ff 0xc 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 0x2, 0x2722, 0x1, 0x1, 0x37ff, 0xc, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_ConversionAlphaBlend 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ConversionAlphaBlend, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x4DBF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x4DBF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x1
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
@@ -8593,28 +8593,28 @@ Move_FLOWER_SHIELD::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLOWER
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x6e7d
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x6e7d
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceBigFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x10 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff0 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceBigFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceBigFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x20 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffe0 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceBigFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceBigFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffe8 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceBigFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x10 0xffe8 0x0 0x64
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff0 0xffe8 0x0 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0x64
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0x64
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xfff0 0xe 0x50
-	launchtemplate gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0xfff2 0x10 0x50
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xfff0, 0xe, 0x50
+	createsprite gPetalDanceSmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xfff2, 0x10, 0x50
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x6e7d
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x6e7d
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -8636,7 +8636,7 @@ Move_GRASSY_TERRAIN::
 	createsprite gGrassyTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 126
 	createsprite gGrassyTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 168
 	createsprite gGrassyTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 210
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 4, RGB(11, 26, 11)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 4, RGB(11, 26, 11)
 	delay 52
 	setarg 7, 0xFFFF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEAL_BELL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -8652,7 +8652,7 @@ Move_GRASSY_TERRAIN::
 	panse_adjustnone SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, +1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 4
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 4, 0, RGB(31, 24, 31)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 4, 0, RGB(31, 24, 31)
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -8674,7 +8674,7 @@ Move_MISTY_TERRAIN::
 	createsprite gMistyTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 126
 	createsprite gMistyTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 168
 	createsprite gMistyTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 210
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 7, RGB(31, 24, 31)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 7, RGB(31, 24, 31)
 	delay 52
 	setarg 7, 0xFFFF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -8690,7 +8690,7 @@ Move_MISTY_TERRAIN::
 	createsprite gMistyTerrainStarTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 224
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 4
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 7, 0, RGB(31, 24, 31)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 7, 0, RGB(31, 24, 31)
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -8702,57 +8702,57 @@ Move_ELECTRIFY::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0xa 0x4
-	launchtemplate gElectrifyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gElectrifyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gElectrifyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gElectrifyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gElectrifyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gElectrifyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	delay 0xA
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0xB 0x039B
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x039B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xB, 0x039B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x039B
 	delay 0x4
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gElectrifyYellowRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gElectrifyYellowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectrifyYellowRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createsprite gElectrifyYellowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0xa 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectrifyYellowRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gElectrifyYellowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xf 0x14 0x5 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff1 0xfff6 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0x14, 0x5, 0x2
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff6, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x19 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x19, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x2 0xfff8 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0xfff8, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0xf 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xf, 0x5, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0xB 0x0 0x039B
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x039B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0xB, 0x0, 0x039B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x039B
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -8773,36 +8773,36 @@ Move_PLAY_ROUGH::
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x46
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x50
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x5a
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xffee 0x6 0x6 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x12 0x6 0x6 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0xff00 0xffd6
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x80 0xfff2
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0xff80 0xffea
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x0, 0xffee, 0x6, 0x6, 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x1, 0x12, 0x6, 0x6, 0x4
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xff00, 0xffd6
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x80, 0xfff2
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xff80, 0xffea
 	delay 0x0
 	call SubmissionHit
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xa0 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xff00 0xffd8
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0x80 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xff80 0xffea
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xfe80 0xffe1
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xa0, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xff00, 0xffd8
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0x80, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xff80, 0xffea
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xfe80, 0xffe1
 	delay 0x0
 	call SubmissionHit
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0xff00 0xffd6
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x80 0xfff2
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0xff80 0xffea
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xff00, 0xffd6
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x80, 0xfff2
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gPinkHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xff80, 0xffea
 	delay 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xa0 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xff00 0xffd8
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0x80 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xff80 0xffea
-	launchtemplate gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xfe80 0xffe1
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xa0, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xff00, 0xffd8
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0x80, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xff80, 0xffea
+	createsprite gDizzyPunchDuckSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xfe80, 0xffe1
 	delay 0x0
 	call SubmissionHit
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -8817,24 +8817,24 @@ Move_FAIRY_WIND::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_CLOUD
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x6e7d
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x6e7d
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GUST, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gFairyWindCloudTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x0 0x16 0x14 0x1
+	createsprite gFairyWindCloudTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x0, 0x16, 0x14, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gFairyWindCloudTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x5 0x16 0xffee 0x1
+	createsprite gFairyWindCloudTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x5, 0x16, 0xffee, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gFairyWindCloudTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0xfff6 0x16 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x12 0x1
+	createsprite gFairyWindCloudTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x16, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x12, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gFairyWindCloudTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x0 0x16 0xffec 0x1
+	createsprite gFairyWindCloudTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x0, 0x16, 0xffec, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gFairyWindCloudTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x0 0x16 0xc 0x1
+	createsprite gFairyWindCloudTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x0, 0x16, 0xc, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GUST2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x6e7d
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x6e7d
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -8919,18 +8919,18 @@ Move_FAIRY_LOCK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FAIRY_LOCK_CHAINS @Fairy Lock Chain
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x6B1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x6B1F
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x6, 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x7
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x33
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x7
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x33
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x35
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x6
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x35
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x6B1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x6B1F
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -8944,15 +8944,15 @@ Move_KINGS_SHIELD::
 Move_PLAY_NICE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RED_HEART
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SANDSTORM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xc, 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_SwayMon 0x5 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x1000 0x4 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 0x5, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1000, 0x4, 0x0
 	delay 0xF
-	launchtemplate gRedHeartProjectileSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x14 0xfff8
+	createsprite gRedHeartProjectileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff8
 	end
 
 Move_CONFIDE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CONFIDE @Confide Bubble
-	launchtask AnimTask_Splash 0x2 0x2 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x3
-	launchtemplate gConfideBubbleTemplate 0xb 0x2 0x0 0x64
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_Splash, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x3
+	createsprite gConfideBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 11, 0x0, 0x64
 	playsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -8962,69 +8962,69 @@ Move_DIAMOND_STORM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ICE_CRYSTALS
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xF 0x1888
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xF, 0x1888
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ICE_CRYSTALS, 0, 0xD, 0xD, 0x7DDE  @Pink
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse SE_M_BLIZZARD, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xfff6 0x0 0xfff6 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xfff1 0x0 0xfff1 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0xfff6 0x0 0xfff6 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xfffb 0x0 0xfffb 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xa 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xa, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xfff6 0x0 0xfff6 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0xffec 0x0 0xffec 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xffec 0x0 0xffec 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0xf 0x0 0xf 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xf, 0x0, 0xf, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xfff1 0x0 0xfff1 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0xffec 0x0 0xffec 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x6 0x0 0xffe7 0x0 0xffe7 0x48 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate 0x28 0x8 0x0 0x14 0x0 0x14 0x50 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSwirlingSnowballSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xffe7, 0x0, 0xffe7, 0x48, 0x1
+	createsprite gDiamondStormBlizzardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x14, 0x50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TWISTER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x78 0x46 0x5 0x46 0x1e
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x78, 0x46, 0x5, 0x46, 0x1e
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x37 0x6 0x3c 0x19
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x37, 0x6, 0x3c, 0x19
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x3c 0x7 0x3c 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x37 0xa 0x3c 0x1e
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x3c, 0x7, 0x3c, 0x1e
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x37, 0xa, 0x3c, 0x1e
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x64 0x32 0x4 0x32 0x1a
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x64, 0x32, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1a
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x69 0x19 0x8 0x3c 0x14
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x69, 0x19, 0x8, 0x3c, 0x14
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x28 0xa 0x30 0x1e
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x28, 0xa, 0x30, 0x1e
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x78 0x1e 0x6 0x2d 0x19
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x73 0x23 0xa 0x3c 0x1e
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x78, 0x1e, 0x6, 0x2d, 0x19
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x73, 0x23, 0xa, 0x3c, 0x1e
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x69 0x14 0x8 0x28 0x0
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x69, 0x14, 0x8, 0x28, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x14 0xff 0xf 0x20 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x6e 0xa 0x8 0x20 0x14
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0xff, 0xf, 0x20, 0x0
+	createsprite gDiamondStormDiamondsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x6e, 0xa, 0x8, 0x20, 0x14
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	@this is the buffet part
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0xc 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x3 0x3 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x3, 0x3, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x14 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x14, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ICY_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xF 0x0 0x1888
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xF, 0x0, 0x1888
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -9032,17 +9032,17 @@ Move_DIAMOND_STORM::
 
 Move_STEAM_ERUPTION::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_STEAM_ERUPTION @Steam Eruption Particle
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x7 0x043D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x7, 0x043D
 	delay 0x20
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	panse SE_M_HYDRO_PUMP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x1 0x0 0x9 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1f
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x15 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x15, 0x1
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
@@ -9059,14 +9059,14 @@ Move_STEAM_ERUPTION::
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
 	call SteamEruptionBreath
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x1 0x9 0x0 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1f
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x7 0x0 0x043D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x7, 0x0, 0x043D
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 SteamEruptionBreath:
-	launchtemplate gSteamEruptionBreathTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x14
+	createsprite gSteamEruptionBreathTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5, 0x14
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -9075,7 +9075,7 @@ Move_HYPERSPACE_HOLE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WHITE_SHADOW @Destiny Bond
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_QUICK_GUARD_HAND @Black Colour
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @Poison Colour
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -9088,21 +9088,21 @@ Move_HYPERSPACE_HOLE::
 	delay 0x1
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitsound
-	launchtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow 0x5 0x2 0x0 0x30
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow, 0x5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x17
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetSameSide 0x2 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetSameSide, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2
 	delay 0x19
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	call HyperspaceHoleMovement
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0x14 0x0
+	createsprite gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0
 	call HyperspaceHoleMovement
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfffb 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0
 	call HyperspaceHoleMovement
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x11 0xfff4 0x0
+	createsprite gHyperspaceHoleImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0
 	call HyperspaceHoleMovement
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -9114,12 +9114,12 @@ Move_HYPERSPACE_HOLE::
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 HyperspaceHoleMovement:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	return
 
@@ -9132,16 +9132,16 @@ Move_WATER_SHURIKEN::
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	createsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0x7, 0x87, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x5, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWaterShurikenStarTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x27
+	createsprite gWaterShurikenStarTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x27
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gWaterShurikenRingTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x28 0xf
+	createsprite gWaterShurikenRingTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x28, 0xf
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWaterShurikenRingTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x28 0xf
+	createsprite gWaterShurikenRingTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x28, 0xf
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gWaterShurikenRingTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x28 0xf
+	createsprite gWaterShurikenRingTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x28, 0xf
 	delay 0xC
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gWaterShurikenImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gWaterShurikenImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -9151,26 +9151,26 @@ Move_MYSTICAL_FIRE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	playse 0xb1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0xa 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	waitsound
 	blendoff
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0xffff 0x0
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0xffff, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0xffff 0xffff
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0xffff, 0xffff
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0x2 0x1
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0x2, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0x1 0xffff
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0x1, 0xffff
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0xffff 0x1
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0xffff, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0x1 0xfffe
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0x1, 0xfffe
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x1e 0x3 0x1
+	createsprite gLargeFlameScatterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e, 0x3, 0x1
 	playse 0x8c
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
@@ -9182,31 +9182,31 @@ Move_SPIKY_SHIELD::
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_REFLECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x10
-	launchtemplate gProtectSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x18 0x0 0x5a
+	createsprite gProtectSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x5a
 	delay 0xF
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0xFFE0 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x16 0xFFEA 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x16, 0xFFEA, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x1E 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1E, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x14 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1C 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1C, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFED 0x13 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFED, 0x13, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFE5 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFE5, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFEE 0xFFEE 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFEE, 0xFFEE, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0xFFE7 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFE7, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x11 0xFFEF 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x11, 0xFFEF, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x17 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x17, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x10 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gNeedleArmSpikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x10, 0x10, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -9214,17 +9214,17 @@ Move_SPIKY_SHIELD::
 Move_AROMATIC_MIST::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_PETAL
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWEET_SCENT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x6E7D
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x64 0x0 0x64
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x6E7D
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x64, 0x0, 0x64
 	delay 0x19
 	setpan 0x0
 	call SweetScentEffect
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x37 0x0
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x37, 0x0
 	setpan SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 1, 5, 5, 13, 0x56bf
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_DEF_SIDE, 1, 5, 5, 13, 0x56bf
 	call SweetScentEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x6E7D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x6E7D
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -9238,37 +9238,37 @@ Move_EERIE_IMPULSE::
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x13
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEerieImpulseRingTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x2d 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEerieImpulseRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x2d, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0xB
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 2
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 0
- 	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 2
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 1
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 0
-	launchtemplate gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 7, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 2
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 16, 30, 0, 40, 2
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 0
+ 	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 32, 30, 0, 40, 2
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 1
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 0
+	createsprite gZapCannonSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 10, 0, 48, 30, 0, 40, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0xfffb 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x10
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0xa 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x10
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xf 0x14 0x5 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff1 0xfff6 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0x14, 0x5, 0x2
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff6, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0xfff1 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x10
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x19 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x19, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xa 0xfffb 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x10
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x2 0xfff8 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0xf 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gEerieImpulseImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0xfff8, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xf, 0x5, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -9276,16 +9276,16 @@ Move_EERIE_IMPULSE::
 Move_VENOM_DRENCH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0x1 0xfffb 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0xfffb, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x6 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x13 0x1 0xa 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x13, 0x1, 0xa, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffe9 0x2 0xfff6 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe9, 0x2, 0xfff6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	call AcidDrench
@@ -9294,28 +9294,28 @@ Move_VENOM_DRENCH::
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
 AcidDrench:
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0x0 0xfff6 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xfff6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1c 0x1 0xa 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1c, 0x1, 0xa, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff6 0x1 0xfffb 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0x1, 0xfffb, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xa 0x0 0x6 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x18 0x1 0xa 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x18, 0x1, 0xa, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffe0 0x2 0xfff6 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe0, 0x2, 0xfff6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0x0 0xfff6 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xfff6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1e 0x2 0xa 1
+	createsprite gVenomDrenchAcidTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1e, 0x2, 0xa, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	return
@@ -9333,11 +9333,11 @@ Move_POWDER::
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
 POWDER_SPORE:
-	launchtemplate gPowderBlackSporeTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xffec 0x55 0x50 0x0
+	createsprite gPowderBlackSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x55, 0x50, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gPowderBlackSporeTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xfff6 0xaa 0x50 0x0
+	createsprite gPowderBlackSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0xaa, 0x50, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gPowderBlackSporeTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xfff1 0x0 0x50 0x0
+	createsprite gPowderBlackSporeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x50, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
 	return
 
@@ -9353,121 +9353,121 @@ Move_GEOMANCY::
 	choosetwoturnanim GeomancyChargeUp GeomancyUnleash
 GeomancyChargeUp:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @endure buff effect
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COSMIC_POWER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x5f 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x5 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x5f, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1F
 	call GeomancyRingBuff
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x5 0x2C0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2C0
 	call GeomancyRingBuff
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x5 0x7C60
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x7C60
 	call GeomancyRingBuff
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x7C60
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x7C60
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	end
 GeomancyRingBuff:
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyBlueCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyBlueCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, 0x0
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, 0x0
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyBlueCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyBlueCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyBlueCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyBlueCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, 0x0
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRedCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyGreenCellVortexTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 GeomancyUnleash:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME @dragon rage
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x24CF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x24CF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MILK_DRINK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x10 0x4D01
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x25 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x5 0x1F
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRedCellRaiseTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x14 0x20 0xffd0 0x32 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyGreenCellRaiseTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x20 0xffda 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyBlueCellRaiseTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x20 0x20 0xffe4 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyRedCellRaiseTemplate 0x2 0x5 0xffec 0x20 0xffd0 0x32 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyGreenCellRaiseTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x14 0x20 0xffe4 0x3c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyBlueCellRaiseTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x20 0xffe4 0x1e 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x10, 0x4D01
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x25, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1F
+	createsprite gGeomancyRedCellRaiseTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0x20, 0xffd0, 0x32, 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyGreenCellRaiseTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xffda, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyBlueCellRaiseTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0x20, 0xffe4, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyRedCellRaiseTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x20, 0xffd0, 0x32, 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyGreenCellRaiseTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0x20, 0xffe4, 0x3c, 0x1
+	createsprite gGeomancyBlueCellRaiseTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xffe4, 0x1e, 0x1
 	call GeomancyRageBuff
 	call GeomancyRageBuff
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x4D01
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x4D01
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1F
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	end
 GeomancyRageBuff:
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x0 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x0 0xfff6 0xfff1
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0xfff1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x19
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x19
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x0 0xf 0x5
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x0, 0xf, 0x5
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x0 0xffe7 0x0
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x0, 0xffe7, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x1e 0x1e
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1e
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0xffe5 0x19
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xffe5, 0x19
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate 0xc2 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x8
+	createsprite gGeomancyYellowRageTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 66, 0x0, 0x0, 0x8
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -9475,47 +9475,45 @@ Move_MAGNETIC_FLUX::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @uproar
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @ElectricityEffect
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @yellow color
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_ATK), 2, 0, 9, 0x243B
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER), 2, 0, 9, 0x243B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (F_PAL_TARGET | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE), 2, 0, 9, 0x243B
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x12, 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_DefenseCurlDeformMon 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DefenseCurlDeformMon, 0x5
 	call MagneticFluxSparks1
 	delay 0xA
 	call MagneticFluxSparks2
 	delay 0xA
 	call MagneticFluxSparks1
 	delay 0xA
-	launchtemplate gMagneticFluxUproarTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createsprite gMagneticFluxUproarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	call MagneticFluxSparks2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_ATK), 2, 9, 0, 0x243B
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER), 2, 9, 0, 0x243B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (F_PAL_TARGET | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE), 2, 9, 0, 0x243B
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 MagneticFluxSparks1:
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 MagneticFluxSparks2:
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_HAPPY_HOUR::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_COIN
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_PAY_DAY, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x8, 10
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0x0 0xfffb 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x13 0x0 0xa 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x13, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffe9 0x0 0xfff6 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe9, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	call CoinShower
 	call CoinShower
@@ -9523,21 +9521,21 @@ Move_HAPPY_HOUR::
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 CoinShower:
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0x0 0xfff6 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1c 0x0 0xa 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1c, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff6 0x0 0xfffb 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xa 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x18 0x0 0xa 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x18, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffe0 0x0 0xfff6 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0x0 0xfff6 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1e 0x0 0xa 0x1
+	createsprite gHappyHourCoinShowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1e, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -9557,7 +9555,7 @@ Move_ELECTRIC_TERRAIN::
 	createsprite gElectricTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 126
 	createsprite gElectricTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 168
 	createsprite gElectricTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 210
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 4, RGB(28, 28, 0)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 4, RGB(28, 28, 0)
 	delay 52
 	setarg 7, 0xFFFF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_REFLECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -9573,24 +9571,24 @@ Move_ELECTRIC_TERRAIN::
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x16, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 2
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 4, 0, RGB(28, 28, 0)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 4, 0, RGB(28, 28, 0)
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
 Move_DAZZLING_GLEAM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_STAR
-	launchtemplate gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x2 0x0 0xd 0x7fff
+	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0xd, 0x7fff
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TWISTER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	@call 0x081D56B3 -> middle of GrantingStarsEffect
 	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 12, -5, 0, 0, 32, 60
 	delay 8
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x0 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GIGA_DRAIN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xd 0x0 0x7fff
+	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xd, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg 0x0
 	blendoff
@@ -9598,7 +9596,7 @@ Move_DAZZLING_GLEAM::
 
 Move_CELEBRATE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ITEM_BAG
-	launchtemplate gCelebrateBagTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCelebrateBagTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAIL_WHIP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x12
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -9611,40 +9609,40 @@ Move_HOLD_HANDS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MAGENTA_HEART @charm
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x6 0x6 0x3
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x6, 0x6, 0x3
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gHoldHandsHeartTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createsprite gHoldHandsHeartTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_HelpingHandAttackerMovement 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gHelpingHandClapSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gHelpingHandClapSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HelpingHandAttackerMovement, 0x5
+	createsprite gHelpingHandClapSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0
+	createsprite gHelpingHandClapSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x1
 	delay 0x13
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ENCORE, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0xe
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ENCORE, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ENCORE, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut 0x2 0x5 0x2 0x3ff 0xc 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut, 0x2, 0x2, 0x3ff, 0xc, 0x1, 0x1
 	end
 
 Move_BABY_DOLL_EYES::
@@ -9653,17 +9651,17 @@ Move_BABY_DOLL_EYES::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_OPENING_EYE @eye
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0xA 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0xA, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gOpeningEyeSpriteTemplate 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOpeningEyeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_LEER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 0x5 0x5 0xfffb 0xfffb 0xa 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 0x5, 0xfffb, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0x9 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x0 0x9 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0xA 0x0 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x3, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0xA, 0x0, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -9674,18 +9672,18 @@ Move_NUZZLE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ITEM_BAG
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x2 0x0 0x14
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x2 0xffec 0x14
+	createsprite gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffec, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x2 0x14 0x14
+	createsprite gMagentaHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x14, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	call ElectricityEffectNoSound
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -9700,17 +9698,17 @@ Move_HOLD_BACK::
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackSwipeTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x1
-	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackStarsTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xa0 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackStarsTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xff00 0xffd8
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackStarsTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0x80 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackStarsTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackStarsTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xff80 0xffea
-	launchtemplate gHoldBackStarsTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xfe80 0xffe1
+	createsprite gHoldBackSwipeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
+	waitforvisualfinish
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gHoldBackRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
+	createsprite gHoldBackStarsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xa0, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gHoldBackStarsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xff00, 0xffd8
+	createsprite gHoldBackStarsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0x80, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gHoldBackStarsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gHoldBackStarsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xff80, 0xffea
+	createsprite gHoldBackStarsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xfe80, 0xffe1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -9722,8 +9720,8 @@ Move_INFESTATION::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES @circle particles
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7320
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x4f 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7320
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x4f, 0x1
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x4F
 	call InfestationVortex
 	call InfestationVortex
@@ -9731,22 +9729,22 @@ Move_INFESTATION::
 	call InfestationVortex
 	call InfestationVortex
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x7320
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7320
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
 InfestationVortex:
-	launchtemplate gInfestationBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 0x1
+	createsprite gInfestationBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfestationBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 0x1
+	createsprite gInfestationBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfestationBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a 0x1
+	createsprite gInfestationBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfestationBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 0x1
+	createsprite gInfestationBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfestationBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e 0x1
+	createsprite gInfestationBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfestationBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce 0x1
+	createsprite gInfestationBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -9756,7 +9754,7 @@ Move_POWER_UP_PUNCH:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BREATH
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_GrowAndShrink, 2,
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GrowAndShrink, 2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
@@ -9774,15 +9772,15 @@ Move_OBLIVION_WING::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_HYDRO_PUMP, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x289F    @Pinkish Red
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW, 0x0, 0xD, 0xD, 0x289F  @Pinkish Red
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xE 0x0   @Black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xE, 0x0   @Black
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0x7, 0xf0, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x5
 	call OblivionWingBeam
 	call OblivionWingBeam
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 40 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x289F @Pinkish Red
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 40, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x289F @Pinkish Red
 	call OblivionWingBeam
 	call OblivionWingBeam
 	call OblivionWingBeam
@@ -9797,13 +9795,13 @@ Move_OBLIVION_WING::
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	call HealingEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xE 0x0 0x0   @From black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xE, 0x0, 0x0   @From black
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 OblivionWingBeam:
-	launchtemplate gOblivionWingBeamTemplate 0x82, 0x6, 0, -90, 0, 20, 0x15 0x0
+	createsprite gOblivionWingBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, -90, 0, 20, 0x15, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOblivionWingBeamTemplate 0x82, 0x6, 0, -90, 0, 20, 0x15 0x0
+	createsprite gOblivionWingBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, -90, 0, 20, 0x15, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -9816,10 +9814,10 @@ Move_THOUSAND_ARROWS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @arrow
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_NEEDLE @sting
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80e
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -9831,67 +9829,67 @@ Move_THOUSAND_ARROWS::
 	call ThousandArrowsHexes
 	call ThousandArrowsHexes
 	call ThousandArrowsHexes
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenDischargeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenDischargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenDischargeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenDischargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0xa 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0xa 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0xa, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0xa, 0x32
 	call ThousandArrowsDown
 	call ThousandArrowsDown
 	call ThousandArrowsDown
 	call ThousandArrowsDown
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
 	end
 ThousandArrowsHexes:
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0xfffc 0xfff0
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfffc, 0xfff0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x100D 0xfff0
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x100D, 0xfff0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x4 0xfff4
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x4, 0xfff4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenHexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 ThousandArrowsDown:
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xdc 0x3c
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xdc, 0x3c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x3c 0x64
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x64
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x8c 0x37
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x8c, 0x37
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xb4 0x32
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xb4, 0x32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x14 0x5a
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x14, 0x5a
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x5a 0x5a
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x5a, 0x5a
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xa0 0x3c
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xa0, 0x3c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x1e 0x5a
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1e, 0x5a
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x78 0x3c
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x78, 0x3c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xc8 0x28
+	createsprite gThousandArrowsGreenArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xc8, 0x28
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	return
 
@@ -9902,133 +9900,133 @@ Move_THOUSAND_WAVES::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @pound hits
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 8, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2b
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x55
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x80
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xaa
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xd5
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2b
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xaa
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWheelTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xd5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER            @I placed this one here, because it ruins the teleport animation
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x3, 0x15
  	call ThousandWavesRecover
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xfff6 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xfff6, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffdd 0x8 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffdd, 0x8, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffdd 0xfff6 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffdd, 0xfff6, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x8 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x8, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xf 0xffd8 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xf, 0xffd8, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xfff6 0xffe0 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xffe0, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5 0x27 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5, 0x27, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x19 0xffec 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0xffec, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffec 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0xd
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_AttackerStretchAndDisappear 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AttackerStretchAndDisappear, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TELEPORT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5 0xffd8 0xd
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5, 0xffd8, 0xd
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse SE_M_HYPER_BEAM2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_MoveHeatWaveTargets 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_MoveHeatWaveTargets, 0x5
 	delay 0xc
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0xa 0x900 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0xa, 0x900, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x5a 0x800 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x5a, 0x800, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x32 0xa00 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x32, 0xa00, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x14 0x900 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x14, 0x900, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	call ThousandWavesRotatingImpact
 	call ThousandWavesRotatingImpact
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ExtremeSpeedMonReappear 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ExtremeSpeedMonReappear, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
 ThousandWavesRecover:
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffec 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffec 0x1e 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x1e, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x14 0xffe2 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xffe2, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffec 0xffe2 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xffe2, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x14 0x1e 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenRecoverTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 ThousandWavesRotatingImpact:
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x23 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 0x1 @1
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x46 0x7c0 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x23, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, 0x1 @1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x46, 0x7c0, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x23 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 0x1    @2
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0xb00 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x23, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, 0x1    @2
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xb00, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1 0x5 0xfff4 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x23 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a 0x1  @3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x3c 0xa00 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x5, 0xfff4, 0x3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x23, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, 0x1  @3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x3c, 0xa00, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1 0xfffa 0x9 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x23 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 0x1  @4
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0xa 0x900 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xfffa, 0x9, 0x3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x23, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, 0x1  @4
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0xa, 0x900, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1 0xfffa 0xfff4 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x23 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e 0x1  @5
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x5a 0x800 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xfffa, 0xfff4, 0x3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x23, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, 0x1  @5
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x5a, 0x800, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1 0x5 0x9 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x23 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce 0x1  @6
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x32 0xa00 0x60 0x1
+	createsprite gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x5, 0x9, 0x3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesRotatingImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x23, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, 0x1  @6
+	createsprite gThousandWavesGreenWaveTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x32, 0xa00, 0x60, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x1 0xfffa 0x0 0x3
+	createsprite gThousandWavesPoundImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xfffa, 0x0, 0x3
 	return
 
 Move_LANDS_WRATH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_ORB @whirl motion
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @yellow color
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xE 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xE, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call LandsWrathVortex
 	call LandsWrathVortex
@@ -10038,51 +10036,51 @@ Move_LANDS_WRATH::
 	fadetobg BG_FISSURE
 	waitbgfadeout
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EARTHQUAKE, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0xa 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0xa 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x5 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0xa, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0xa, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 LandsWrathVortex:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE2 SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gLandsWrathVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 0x0
+	createsprite gLandsWrathVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLandsWrathVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 0x0
+	createsprite gLandsWrathVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLandsWrathVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a 0x0
+	createsprite gLandsWrathVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLandsWrathVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 0x0
+	createsprite gLandsWrathVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLandsWrathVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e 0x0
+	createsprite gLandsWrathVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLandsWrathVortexTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce 0x0
+	createsprite gLandsWrathVortexTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
 Move_LIGHT_OF_RUIN::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
-	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS @launchtask particles
+	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS @createvisualtask particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @beam particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRICITY @discharge
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_PETAL @pink color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS, 0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x6DDE @Pink
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x14 0x0 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x2
 	panse SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xF 0x6B1F
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x4 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xF, 0x6B1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 2, ANIM_TAG_ORBS, 1, 12, RGB_RED, 16, 0, 0
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x32, 0x1
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
@@ -10106,21 +10104,21 @@ Move_LIGHT_OF_RUIN::
 	call LightOfRuinBeam
 	delay 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLightOfRuinPinkDischargeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x1 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gLightOfRuinPinkDischargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLightOfRuinPinkDischargeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x1 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLightOfRuinPinkDischargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5 0xb 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightOfRuinPinkExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5, 0xb, 0x1
+	createsprite gLightOfRuinPinkExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x7FFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7FFF
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 LightOfRuinBeam:
-	launchtemplate gLightOfRuinPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightOfRuinPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gLightOfRuinPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite gLightOfRuinPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -10133,63 +10131,63 @@ Move_ORIGIN_PULSE::
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	fadetobg BG_WATER
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x400 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x400, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gOriginPulseRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gOriginPulseRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gOriginPulseRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_INTRO_BLAST, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
  	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2b
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x55
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x80
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xaa
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xd5
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2b
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xaa
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xd5
 	delay 0x35
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gOriginPulseRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
+	createsprite gOriginPulseRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x2F
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xFF90 0x10 @up
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x5F 0xFF9D 0x10 @upper right
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x73 0x0 0x10 @right
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x4F 0x37 0x10 @lower right
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x53 0x10 @down
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFB0 0x43 0x10 @lower left
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFF60 0x0 0x10 @left
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFAA 0xFF94 0x10 @upper left
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFF90, 0x10 @up
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5F, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @upper right
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x73, 0x0, 0x10 @right
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4F, 0x37, 0x10 @lower right
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x53, 0x10 @down
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFB0, 0x43, 0x10 @lower left
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFF60, 0x0, 0x10 @left
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFAA, 0xFF94, 0x10 @upper left
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x2D 0xFF9D 0x10 @between up and upper right
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xDF 0xFF9D 0x10 @between right and upper right
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x9F 0x37 0x10 @between right and lower right
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1F 0x37 0x10 @between lower right and down
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFE0 0x43 0x10 @between lower left and down
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFF60 0x43 0x10 @between left and lower left
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFF2A 0xFFAA 0x10 @between left and upper left
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFDA 0xFF94 0x10 @between up and upper left
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x2D, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @between up and upper right
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xDF, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @between right and upper right
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9F, 0x37, 0x10 @between right and lower right
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x37, 0x10 @between lower right and down
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x43, 0x10 @between lower left and down
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFF60, 0x43, 0x10 @between left and lower left
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFF2A, 0xFFAA, 0x10 @between left and upper left
+	createsprite gOriginPulseOrbInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFDA, 0xFF94, 0x10 @between up and upper left
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtaskontargets AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 5, 0, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 18, 1
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffb0 0xfff0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffb0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HYDRO_PUMP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBlueImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBlueImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBlueImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBlueImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffc0 0x14 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffc0, 0x14, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBlueImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBlueImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0x5 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gOriginPulseBasicSplatTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0x5, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitsound
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -10205,51 +10203,51 @@ Move_PRECIPICE_BLADES::
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	fadetobg 0x15
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x5 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0xa 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0xa 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0xa, 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0xa, 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EARTHQUAKE, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7, ANIM_TARGET, PrecipiceBladesOpponent
 PrecipiceBladesPlayer:
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 3, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, -45, 5, 145 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, ANIM_ATTACKER, -45, 5, 145, 0x0
 	delay 10
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 3, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 10, 7, 135 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, ANIM_ATTACKER, 10, 7, 135, 0x0
 	delay 10
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 4, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, -30, 15, 125 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, ANIM_ATTACKER, -30, 15, 125, 0x0
 	delay 5
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 5, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, -10, 17, 120 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 5, ANIM_ATTACKER, -10, 17, 120, 0x0
 PrecipiceBladesContinue:
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate 0x82, 0x3, -15, 18, ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate 0x82, 0x3, -15, 18, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -15, 18, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -15, 18, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 15, 18, ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 15, 18, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 15, 18, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesPlumeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 15, 18, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x20
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRENGTH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesLargeSpikeTemplate 0x82, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0, -25, 40, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesLargeSpikeTemplate 0x82, 0x5, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0, -25, 40, 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesLargeSpikeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0, -25, 40, 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesLargeSpikeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0, -25, 40, 0x0
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, -20 0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x5, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, -20 0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, -20, 0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, -20, 0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x22
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x6
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x0, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
 	end
 PrecipiceBladesOpponent:
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 0x43, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 35, -5, 145 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 67, ANIM_ATTACKER, 35, -5, 145, 0x0
 	delay 10
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 0x43, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, -20, -7, 135 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 67, ANIM_ATTACKER, -20, -7, 135, 0x0
 	delay 10
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 0x44, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 20, -15, 125 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 68, ANIM_ATTACKER, 20, -15, 125, 0x0
 	delay 5
-	launchtemplate gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate 0x45, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, -17, 120 0x0
+	createsprite gPrecipiceBladesSpikeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 69, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, -17, 120, 0x0
 	goto PrecipiceBladesContinue
 
 Move_DRAGON_ASCENT::
@@ -10258,34 +10256,34 @@ Move_DRAGON_ASCENT::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_IMPACT, 0, 11, 11, RGB(16, 31, 16)
 	fadetobg BG_COSMIC
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x2 0x4, 0, 128, 0, -1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x2, 0, 128, 0, -1
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDragonAscentFlyUpTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x0 0x400 0x24 0x15 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gDragonAscentFlyUpTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x400, 0x24, 0x15, 0x1, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa 0x5, (ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_BG_4 | ANIM_PAL_BG_5), 4, 0, 14, RGB(21, 31, 27)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_ATTACKER | F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ANIM_1 | F_PAL_ANIM_2), 4, 0, 14, RGB(21, 31, 27)
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5 0x4, -7304, -784, 1, -1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, -7304, -784, 1, -1
 	delay 2
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa 0x5, (ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_BG_4 | ANIM_PAL_BG_5), 0, 14, 0, RGB(21, 31, 27)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_ATTACKER | F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ANIM_1 | F_PAL_ANIM_2), 0, 14, 0, RGB(21, 31, 27)
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 1
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDragonAscentDrakeTemplate, 2, 0x1 5
+	createsprite gDragonAscentDrakeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 5
 	delay 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 0x84, 0x4, -10, 0, 1, 0
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0x5, 0x1, -32, 0, 0, 3
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 6, 0, 12, 1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa 0x5, (ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_BG_4 | ANIM_PAL_BG_5), 2, 16, 0, RGB(26, 31, 0)
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, -10, 0, 1, 0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, -32, 0, 0, 3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 6, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_ATTACKER | F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ANIM_1 | F_PAL_ANIM_2), 2, 16, 0, RGB(26, 31, 0)
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 3
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0x3, 1, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 1, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -10297,68 +10295,68 @@ Move_HYPERSPACE_FURY::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HOOPA_RING @Hoopa Ring
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xA, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x4
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x4
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x8
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x8
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0xc
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0xc
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x10
 	delay 0x15
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_HYPERSPACE_FURY
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_SetPsychicBackground 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SetPsychicBackground, 0x5
 	waitbgfadein
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x20 0x1
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffe0 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x20, 0x1
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x16 0xffea 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x16, 0xffea, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1e 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetSameSide 0x2 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x14 0x14 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetSameSide, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffed 0x13 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffed, 0x13, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffe5 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffe5, 0x0, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffee 0xffee 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffee, 0xffee, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffe7 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffe7, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x11 0xffef 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x11, 0xffef, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x17 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x17, 0x0, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryHandTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10, 0x10
 	call HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtask SoundTask_PlayDoubleCry 0x2 0x2 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xff
+	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlayDoubleCry, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xff
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x20, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FIRE_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
@@ -10372,10 +10370,10 @@ Move_HYPERSPACE_FURY::
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	end
 HyperspaceFuryRandomImpact:
-	launchtemplate gHyperspaceFuryImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gHyperspaceFuryImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 
 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ GEN 7 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
@@ -10383,21 +10381,21 @@ Move_SHORE_UP::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLYING_DIRT @sandstorm
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_STAR @heal2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SANDSTORM, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_LoadSandstormBackground 0x5 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_LoadSandstormBackground, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0xa 0x900 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0xa, 0x900, 0x60, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x5a 0x800 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x5a, 0x800, 0x60, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x32 0xa00 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x32, 0xa00, 0x60, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x14 0x900 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x14, 0x900, 0x60, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x46 0x7c0 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x46, 0x7c0, 0x60, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0xb00 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0xb00, 0x60, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x3c 0xa00 0x60 0x0
+	createsprite gFlyingSandCrescentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x3c, 0xa00, 0x60, 0x0
 	call HealingEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -10406,28 +10404,28 @@ Move_FIRST_IMPRESSION::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SWEAT_BEAD @astonish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @pound hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RAZOR_LEAF @green
-	launchtemplate gSprayWaterDropletSpriteTemplate 0x85 0x2 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSprayWaterDropletSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0x0, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SKETCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSprayWaterDropletSpriteTemplate 0x85 0x2 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_StretchTargetUp 0x3 0x0
+	createsprite gSprayWaterDropletSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StretchTargetUp, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x19
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x6
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET   @This is placed here on purpose (to not ruin astonishs animation)
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFirstImpressionPoundTemplate 0x4 0x4 0xfff6 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gFirstImpressionPoundTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0xA 0x2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe4 0x0 0x0 0x3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x6
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
@@ -10438,22 +10436,22 @@ Move_BANEFUL_BUNKER::
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_REFLECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x10
-	launchtemplate gProtectSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x18 0x0 0x5a
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gProtectSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x5a
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gBanefulBunkerPoisonBubbleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -10464,21 +10462,21 @@ Move_SPIRIT_SHACKLE::
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSpiritShackleArrowTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xf
+	createsprite gSpiritShackleArrowTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x1c, 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpiritShackleChainTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gSpiritShackleChainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpiritShackleChainTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpiritShackleChainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpiritShackleChainTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gSpiritShackleChainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -10487,7 +10485,7 @@ Move_SPIRIT_SHACKLE::
 Move_DARKEST_LARIAT::
 	fadetobg BG_DARK
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple color
@@ -10503,8 +10501,8 @@ Move_DARKEST_LARIAT::
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x46
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x50
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x5a
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xffee 0x6 0x6 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x12 0x6 0x6 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x0, 0xffee, 0x6, 0x6, 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x1, 0x12, 0x6, 0x6, 0x4
 	call DarkestLariatImpact
 	call DarkestLariatImpact
 	call DarkestLariatImpact
@@ -10514,11 +10512,11 @@ Move_DARKEST_LARIAT::
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
 DarkestLariatImpact:
-	launchtemplate gDarkestLariatImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gDarkestLariatImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gDarkestLariatImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff4 0x8 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gDarkestLariatImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff4, 0x8, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gDarkestLariatImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gDarkestLariatImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
 	return
 
@@ -10527,10 +10525,10 @@ Move_SPARKLING_ARIA::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BUBBLE @circles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HYDRO_PUMP @hydro pump
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xE 0x0
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xE, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBlueChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBlueChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call SparklingAriaCharge
 	call SparklingAriaCharge
 	call SparklingAriaCharge
@@ -10540,77 +10538,77 @@ Move_SPARKLING_ARIA::
 	call SparklingAriaRain
 	call SparklingAriaRain
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xE 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xE, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
 	end
 SparklingAriaRain:
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xdc 0x3c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xdc, 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubbleRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x3c 0x64
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubbleRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x64
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x8c 0x37
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x8c, 0x37
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xb4 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xb4, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x14 0x5a
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x14, 0x5a
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubbleRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x5a 0x5a
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubbleRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x5a, 0x5a
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xa0 0x3c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xa0, 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x1e 0x5a
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1e, 0x5a
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x78 0x3c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x78, 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubbleRainTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xc8 0x28
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubbleRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xc8, 0x28
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SparklingAriaCharge:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gSparklingAriaBubblesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
 	return
 
@@ -10620,27 +10618,27 @@ Move_ICE_HAMMER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ECLIPSING_ORB @gray color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLACK_SMOKE @smoke
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerPunchStompTemplate 0x83, 0x3 0x0 0xffe0 0xf
+	createsprite gIceHammerPunchStompTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0xf
 	delay 0x13
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_SquishTarget 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x68 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x48 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x58 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x58 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x68 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x50 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gIceHammerSmokesTemplate 0x84, 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x48 0x1 0x4b
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SquishTarget, 0x2
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x68, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x58, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x58, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x68, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x50, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gIceHammerSmokesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
 	call IceCrystalEffectShort
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -10659,27 +10657,27 @@ Move_FLORAL_HEALING::
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TWISTER, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x46 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x46, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x3c 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x3c, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x50 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x50, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x3a 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x3a, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x64 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x64, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5a 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5a, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x30 0x0 0x40   @2
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x30, 0x0, 0x40   @2
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5f 0x1 0x50
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5f, 0x1, 0x50
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x64 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x64, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x4b 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4b, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x55 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_POISON_POWDER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x12, 0xa
 	call FloralHealingSpores
@@ -10687,66 +10685,66 @@ Move_FLORAL_HEALING::
 	call FloralHealingSpores
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ABSORB_2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x10 0x7 0xfff1 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x3c 0x1
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 16, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x10 0x7 0xc 0xfffb 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x3c 0x1
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 16, 0xc, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 FloralHealingSpores:
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xffec 0x55 0x50 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x46 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x55, 0x50, 0x0
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x46, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x3c 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x3c, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x50 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x50, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x3a 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x3a, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x64 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x64, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5a 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5a, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xfff6 0xaa 0x50 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x30 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0xaa, 0x50, 0x0
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x30, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5f 0x1 0x50
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5f, 0x1, 0x50
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x64 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x64, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x4b 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4b, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x55 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x46 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x46, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xfff1 0x0 0x50 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x3c 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x50, 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x3c, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x50 0x1 0x40
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x50, 0x1, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x3a 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x3a, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x64 0x0 0x78
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x64, 0x0, 0x78
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x5a 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gFloralHealingWindLeavesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5a, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x30 0x0 0x40
+	createsprite gSweetScentPetalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x30, 0x0, 0x40
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 CIRCLES_LEAVES:
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingLeavesTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingLeavesTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFloralHealingLeavesTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce 0x0
+	createsprite gFloralHealingLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -10755,18 +10753,18 @@ Move_HIGH_HORSEPOWER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HORSESHOE_SIDE_FIST @horseshoe
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gHighHorsepowerHorseshoeTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x7 0x7fff
+	createsprite gHighHorsepowerHorseshoeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x7, 0x7fff
 	delay 0x32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call SetImpactBackground
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x16 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x7fff
-	launchtemplate gComplexPaletteBlendSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x1f 0x3 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x16, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x7fff
+	createsprite gComplexPaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1f, 0x3, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -10784,59 +10782,59 @@ Move_STRENGTH_SAP::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @stars
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x3 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x46 0x0 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x28 0x28 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xa 0xffc4 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffce 0xffd8 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffd8 0x28 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x32 0xffce 0x6
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x32 0xffe2 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x3c 0xa 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x0 0x3c 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffc4 0x14 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffc4 0xffe2 0x6
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffce 0x32 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffc4 0x14 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x14 0xffc4 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x32 0xffce 0x6
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x23 0x28 0x6
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x07FD
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x3, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x46, 0x0, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x28, 0x28, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xa, 0xffc4, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffce, 0xffd8, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffd8, 0x28, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x32, 0xffce, 0x6
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x32, 0xffe2, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffc4, 0x14, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffc4, 0xffe2, 0x6
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffce, 0x32, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffc4, 0x14, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x14, 0xffc4, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x32, 0xffce, 0x6
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x23, 0x28, 0x6
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gStrengthSapRedSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	waitforvisualfinish
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x07FD
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x8 0x1a
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x5, 0x8, 0x1a
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xa 0xfffb 0xfff8 0x1a
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xa, 0xfffb, 0xfff8, 0x1a
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfffb 0xf 0x10 0x21
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfffb, 0xf, 0x10, 0x21
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0xfff1 0xfff0 0x24
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0xfff1, 0xfff0, 0x24
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x8 0x1a
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x5, 0x8, 0x1a
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xa 0xfffb 0xfff8 0x1a
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xa, 0xfffb, 0xfff8, 0x1a
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff6 0x14 0x14 0x27
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x14, 0x27
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x5 0xffee 0xffec 0x23
+	createsprite gStrengthSapAbsorbTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x5, 0xffee, 0xffec, 0x23
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x07FD
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x07FD
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_HEAL_BELL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x10, 0x3
 	call GrantingStarsEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -10852,32 +10850,32 @@ SolarBladeUnleash:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @yellow color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SUNLIGHT @sun rays
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x30d
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS), 1, 0, 6, 0x7fff
+	setalpha 13, 3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 1, 0, 6, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWORDS_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x10 0x6 0x1 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSwordsDanceBladeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x6, 0x1, 0x4
+	createsprite gSwordsDanceBladeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
 	call SolarBladeSunRays
 	call SolarBladeSunRays
 	call SolarBladeSunRays
 	call SolarBladeSunRays
-	launchtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor 0x2 0x7 0x2715 0x2 0x2 0x7ff2 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 0x2, 0x2715, 0x2, 0x2, 0x7ff2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call SetSolarBeamBg
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSolarBladeImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSolarBladeImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0xC 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xC, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS), 1, 6, 0, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 1, 6, 0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
 	end
 SolarBladeSunRays:
-	launchtemplate gSunlightRaySpriteTemplate 0x28 0x0
+	createsprite gSunlightRaySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 
@@ -10886,12 +10884,12 @@ Move_LEAFAGE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gRazorLeafCutterSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x0 0x16 0x14 0x1
-	launchtemplate gRazorLeafCutterSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x0 0x16 0xffec 0x1
-	launchtemplate gRazorLeafCutterSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x7 0x14 0xfff6 0x14 0x0 0x16 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gRazorLeafCutterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x0, 0x16, 0x14, 0x1
+	createsprite gRazorLeafCutterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x0, 0x16, 0xffec, 0x1
+	createsprite gRazorLeafCutterSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x14, 0x0, 0x16, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gLeafageImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gLeafageImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -10899,15 +10897,15 @@ Move_LEAFAGE::
 Move_SPOTLIGHT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPOTLIGHT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TAG_HAND
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateSpotlight 0x2 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade 0x2 0x5 0xf8 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSpotlight, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 0x2, 0xf8, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_CONTEST_ICON_CHANGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSpotlightSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff8
+	createsprite gSpotlightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff8
 	delay 0x40
-	launchtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade 0x2 0x5 0xf8 0x3 0xa 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 0x2, 0xf8, 0x3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_RemoveSpotlight 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RemoveSpotlight, 0x2
 	end
 
 Move_TOXIC_THREAD::
@@ -10917,7 +10915,7 @@ Move_TOXIC_THREAD::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_WEB_THREAD, 0x0, 0xA, 0xA, 0x6038  @Purple
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x9 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x9, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_STRING_SHOT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x9, 0x6
 	call SpiderWebThread
@@ -10940,16 +10938,16 @@ Move_TOXIC_THREAD::
 	call SpiderWebThread
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRING_SHOT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gToxicThreadString 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xa
+	createsprite gToxicThreadString, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xa
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gToxicThreadString 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfffe
+	createsprite gToxicThreadString, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfffe
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gToxicThreadString 0x82 0x2 0x0 0x16
+	createsprite gToxicThreadString, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x16
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x9 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x9, 0x0, 0x0
 	end
 
 Move_LASER_FOCUS::
@@ -10957,14 +10955,14 @@ Move_LASER_FOCUS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_OPENING_EYE @eyes
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEER @leer
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gLaserFocusRedEyesTemplate 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gLaserFocusRedEyesTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_LEER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x18 0xfff4
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0xfff4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
@@ -10972,53 +10970,53 @@ Move_LASER_FOCUS::
 Move_GEAR_UP::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GEAR
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @sparks
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x039B
-	launchtemplate gGearUpGearsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x039B
+	createsprite gGearUpGearsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGearUpGearsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gGearUpGearsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGearUpGearsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gGearUpGearsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call GearUpSparks
 	call GearUpSparks
 	call GearUpSparks
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x039B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x039B
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 GearUpSparks:
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_ROULETTE_BALL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xF
 	return
 
@@ -11030,35 +11028,35 @@ Move_THROAT_CHOP::
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gKarateChopSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xfff0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x3 0x0
+	createsprite gKarateChopSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gThroatChopRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
 	end
 
 Move_POLLEN_PUFF::
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetSameSide 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetSameSide, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0, 0x1, PollenPuffAlly
 PollenPuffOpponent:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @stars
@@ -11070,50 +11068,50 @@ PollenPuffOpponent:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @hit
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xD
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xD
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xD
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	stopsound
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0xA0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x110 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xB0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x100 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x90 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x110 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xB0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x100 0x28 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0xA0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x110, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xB0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x100, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x90, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x110, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xB0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x100, 0x28, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffSporeTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x19 0xffe0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffSporeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x19, 0xffe0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0xFFE0 0x10 @up
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFEE 0xFFEE 0x10 @upperleft
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0x1C 0x10 @down
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x10 @up
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFEE, 0xFFEE, 0x10 @upperleft
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1C, 0x10 @down
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFE5 0x0 0x10 @left
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x14 0x14 0x10 @lowerright
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFED 0x13 0x10 @lowerleft
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFE5, 0x0, 0x10 @left
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10 @lowerright
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFED, 0x13, 0x10 @lowerleft
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x1E 0x0 0x10 @right
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffImpactTemplates 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x16 0xFFEA 0x10 @upperright
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1E, 0x0, 0x10 @right
+	createsprite gPollenPuffImpactTemplates, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x16, 0xFFEA, 0x10 @upperright
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -11126,48 +11124,48 @@ PollenPuffAlly:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPORE @ball
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x8 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x8, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xD
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xD
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xD
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkStarTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ABSORB_2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x120 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x90 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x110 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x120 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x90 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x110 0x28 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x120, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x90, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffPinkSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x110, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x120, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x90, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffYellowSparkleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x110, 0x28, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffSporeTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x19 0xffe0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffSporeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x19, 0xffe0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @stars
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_STAR @heal
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ABSORB_2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffHealTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffHealTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffHealTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0xa 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffHealTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffHealTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0xfff1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffHealTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff1, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gPollenPuffHealTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xfffb 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gPollenPuffHealTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -11178,19 +11176,19 @@ Move_ANCHOR_SHOT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ANCHOR
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gAnchorShotAngledAnchorTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x35
+	createsprite gAnchorShotAngledAnchorTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x35
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gAnchorShotAnchorTemplate 0x3 0x3 0x0 0xffe0 0xf
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
+	createsprite gAnchorShotAnchorTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0xf
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
 	delay 0x25
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x1c 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAnchorShotChainTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gAnchorShotChainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gAnchorShotChainTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff0 0x0
+	createsprite gAnchorShotChainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gAnchorShotChainTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gAnchorShotChainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
@@ -11213,7 +11211,7 @@ Move_PSYCHIC_TERRAIN::
 	createsprite gPsychicTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 126
 	createsprite gPsychicTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 168
 	createsprite gPsychicTerrainOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 26, 210
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 4, RGB(27, 0, 13)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 0, 4, RGB(27, 0, 13)
 	delay 52
 	setarg 7, 0xFFFF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -11229,7 +11227,7 @@ Move_PSYCHIC_TERRAIN::
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0xa, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 4
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_BG, 3, 4, 0, RGB(27, 0, 13)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 3, 4, 0, RGB(27, 0, 13)
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -11241,9 +11239,9 @@ Move_LUNGE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RAZOR_LEAF @green
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES @ball
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x3 0x0 0xf0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x3, 0x0, 0xf0, 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xe, 0xa
-	launchtemplate gLungeGreenChargeTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gLungeGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x6e
 	delay 0x3e
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TELEPORT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -11252,34 +11250,34 @@ Move_LUNGE::
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAIL_WHIP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLungeGreenBubbleTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x19 0xffe0
+	createsprite gLungeGreenBubbleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x19, 0xffe0
 	delay 0xF
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x46 0x0 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x28 0x28 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xa 0xffc4 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffce 0xffd8 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffd8 0x28 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x32 0xffce 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5 0xb 0x1
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x32 0xffe2 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x3c 0xa 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x0 0x3c 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffc4 0x14 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffc4 0xffe2 0x6
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffce 0x32 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffc4 0x14 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x14 0xffc4 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x32 0xffce 0x6
-	launchtemplate gTealAlertSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x23 0x28 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x46, 0x0, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x28, 0x28, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xa, 0xffc4, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffce, 0xffd8, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffd8, 0x28, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x32, 0xffce, 0x6
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5, 0xb, 0x1
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x32, 0xffe2, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffc4, 0x14, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffc4, 0xffe2, 0x6
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffce, 0x32, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffc4, 0x14, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x14, 0xffc4, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x32, 0xffce, 0x6
+	createsprite gTealAlertSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x23, 0x28, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gLungeGreenImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gLungeGreenImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -11289,41 +11287,41 @@ Move_FIRE_LASH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio_foes ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x4
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x8
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0xc
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x10
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x14
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x18
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x6
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x8 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut 0x3 0x5 0x1 0x1f 0xc 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut, 0x3, 0x1, 0x1f, 0xc, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SLASH
-	launchtemplate gSlashSliceSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0xfff8 0x0
+	createsprite gSlashSliceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0xfff8, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSlashSliceSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1 0x8 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x12 0x1
+	createsprite gSlashSliceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x9
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x9
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -11337,36 +11335,36 @@ Move_POWER_TRIP::
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call PowerTripBuffUp
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call PowerTripBuffUp
 	delay 0x8
 	call PowerTripBuffUp
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xFFF5 0xA 0x1 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createsprite gPowerTripImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xFFF5, 0xA, 0x1, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xFFF5 0x1 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createsprite gPowerTripImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xFFF5, 0x1, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xA 0x0 0x1 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createsprite gPowerTripImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xA, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
 PowerTripBuffUp:
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gPowerTripFocusEnergyTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_BURN_UP::
@@ -11375,54 +11373,54 @@ Move_BURN_UP::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_CLOUD @yawn
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @fire
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	setblends 0x120C
+	setalpha 12, 18
 	fadetobg BG_FIRE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xA00 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xA00, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x5 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1c
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllocBackupPalBuffer 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllocBackupPalBuffer, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedToBackup 0x5 0x2 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedToBackup, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_CopyPalFadedToUnfaded 0x5 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CopyPalFadedToUnfaded, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x9 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedToBackup 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedToBackup, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0x0 0xd 0x1c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x2 0x0 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0x0, 0xd, 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x1E
-	launchtemplate gUproarRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
+	createsprite gUproarRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBurnUpRedYawnTemplate 0x80, 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
+	createsprite gBurnUpRedYawnTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_CopyPalFadedToUnfaded 0x5 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CopyPalFadedToUnfaded, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x4a52
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x3 0x0 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x4a52
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x3, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
 	delay 0xF
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0xC 0x1C
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xC, 0x1C
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedFromBackup 0x5 0x2 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedFromBackup, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedFromBackup 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CopyPalUnfadedFromBackup, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
 	call FireSpreadEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0xd 0x0 0x4a52
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xd, 0x0, 0x4a52
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_FreeBackupPalBuffer 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FreeBackupPalBuffer, 0x5
 	delay 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0xC 0x0 0x1C
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0xC, 0x0, 0x1C
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -11436,29 +11434,29 @@ Move_SPEED_SWAP::
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	panse SE_M_MINIMIZE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xfd, 0x0
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapCircleTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff4 0x18
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapCircleTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff4, 0x18
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xFFE0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x16 0xFFEA 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1E 0x0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x14 0x14 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x1C 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFED 0x13 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFE5 0x0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xFFEE 0xFFEE 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x16, 0xFFEA, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1E, 0x0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1C, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFED, 0x13, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFE5, 0x0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFFEE, 0xFFEE, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse SE_M_MINIMIZE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xfd, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbMissileTemplate 0x80 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xFFE0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x16 0xFFEA 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x1E 0x0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x14 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1C 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFED 0x13 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFE5 0x0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFEE 0xFFEE 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbMissileTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x16, 0xFFEA, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1E, 0x0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1C, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFED, 0x13, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFE5, 0x0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSpeedSwapOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFEE, 0xFFEE, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
@@ -11469,11 +11467,11 @@ Move_SMART_STRIKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLASH_CANNON_BALL @ball
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LOCK_ON
-	launchtemplate gLockOnTargetSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x1 0x4
+	createsprite gLockOnTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40
+	createsprite gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x1
+	createsprite gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x2
+	createsprite gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x3
+	createsprite gLockOnMoveTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x4
 	delay 0x78
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -11481,18 +11479,18 @@ Move_SMART_STRIKE::
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	call SonicBoomProjectile
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLASH_CANNON_BALL
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeImpactTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0xffe8 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x11 0xffef 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x18 0x0 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x11 0x11 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0x18 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xffef 0x11 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xffe8 0x0 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSmartStrikeGemTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xffef 0xffef 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x11, 0xffef, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x18, 0x0, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x11, 0x11, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x18, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xffef, 0x11, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0xa
+	createsprite gSmartStrikeGemTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xffef, 0xffef, 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -11510,21 +11508,21 @@ Move_PURIFY::
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPurifyWhiteBallTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x14 0xfff8 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x14 0xffe0
+	createsprite gPurifyWhiteBallTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x14, 0xffe0
 	delay 0x13
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x68 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfff4 0x48 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xfffa 0x58 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x58 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x68 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x48 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x38 0x1 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x50 0x0 0x4b
-	launchtemplate gPurifySmokeTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x12 0x48 0x1 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x68, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xfffa, 0x58, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x58, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x68, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x48, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x38, 0x1, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x50, 0x0, 0x4b
+	createsprite gPurifySmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x48, 0x1, 0x4b
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -11537,50 +11535,50 @@ Move_REVELATION_DANCE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE @sonicboom
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xF 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xF, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowOrbsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x10 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff0 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowOrbsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x20 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffe0 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowOrbsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x8c
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffe8 0xffe8 0x8 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x8c
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x64
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x10 0xffe8 0x0 0x64
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff0 0xffe8 0x0 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0x64
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0x64
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xfff0 0xe 0x50
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0xfff2 0x10 0x50
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xfff0, 0xe, 0x50
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowFlowerTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xfff2, 0x10, 0x50
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLOWER @particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @light yellow
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowAirWaveTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xf
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowAirWaveTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xb0 0x28
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xb0, 0x28
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xff40 0xf0 0x28
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xff60 0x28
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xff40, 0xf0, 0x28
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xff60, 0x28
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xff40 0xff90 0x28
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xa0 0x30 0x28
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0xff20 0xffe0 0x28
-	launchtemplate gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate 0x81 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x70 0xff80 0x28
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xff40, 0xff90, 0x28
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xa0, 0x30, 0x28
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0xff20, 0xffe0, 0x28
+	createsprite gRevelationDanceYellowDispersalTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x70, 0xff80, 0x28
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xF 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xF, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
@@ -11596,109 +11594,109 @@ Move_CORE_ENFORCER::
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	fadetobg BG_COSMIC
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xFC00 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xFC00, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0xd 0xA
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerYellowRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerYellowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBlueSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerGreenChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerCircleChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @yellow color
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @green color
@@ -11716,87 +11714,87 @@ Move_CORE_ENFORCER::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SNORE_Z, 0, 0xA, 0xA, 0x0688   @Green
 	delay 0x10
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateSmallSolarBeamOrbs 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSmallSolarBeamOrbs, 0x5
 	panse SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x41 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x5 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x2 0x0 0x41 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff5 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x41, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x5, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x41, 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff5, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfffa 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfffa, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
- 	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffff 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+ 	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffff, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x5 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x5, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xA 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xA, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xF 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xF, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x14 0xffe2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xffe2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xF 0xffe7 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xF, 0xffe7, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xC 0xffea 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xC, 0xffea, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x9 0xffed 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x9, 0xffed, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x6 0xfff0 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x6, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x3 0xfff3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x3, 0xfff3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x3
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfffc 0xfff9 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfffc, 0xfff9, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff9 0xfffc 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff9, 0xfffc, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff6 0xffff 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff6, 0xffff, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x4
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff3 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x4
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff3, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff8 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff8, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfffd 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfffd, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x2 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x2, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x5
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x7 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x5
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x7, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
- 	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xC 0x3 0x1 0x3
+ 	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xC, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x11 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x11, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x16 0x3 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x16, 0x3, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0x0 0x14 0x6
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0x0, 0x14, 0x6
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerSnoreTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x1e 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x2 0x0 0x1e 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATK_PARTNER 0x2 0x0 0x1e 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerSnoreTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0x18 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gCoreEnforcerExplosionTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0x18, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -11808,18 +11806,18 @@ Move_TROP_KICK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @leaves
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLOWER @flowers
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gTropKickGreenFootTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xfff0 0x8 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gTropKickGreenFootTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xA
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, 192, 176, 40
-	launchtemplate gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, -192, 240, 40
-	launchtemplate gTropKickFlowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, 192, -160, 40
-	launchtemplate gTropKickFlowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, -192, -112, 40
-	launchtemplate gTropKickFlowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, 160, 48, 40
-	launchtemplate gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, -224, -32, 40
-	launchtemplate gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 5, 0, 10, 112, -128, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 192, 176, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, -192, 240, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickFlowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 192, -160, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickFlowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, -192, -112, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickFlowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 160, 48, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, -224, -32, 40
+	createsprite gTropKickLeavesTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 1, 0, 10, 112, -128, 40
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -11828,27 +11826,27 @@ Move_INSTRUCT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FINGER @finger
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPOTLIGHT @spotlight
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtemplate gMetronomeFingerSpriteTemplate 0xc 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gMetronomeFingerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 12, 0x0
 	delay 0x18
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_TAIL_WHIP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x16, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade 0x2 0x5 0xf8 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 0x2, 0xf8, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSpotlightSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x7DB9
+	createsprite gSpotlightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x7DB9
 	delay 0x4
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x37b 0xc 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x29 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut, 0x5, 0x0, 0x37b, 0xc, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x29, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1A
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x37b 0xc 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut, 0x5, 0x0, 0x37b, 0xc, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1A
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x37b 0xc 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendMonInAndOut, 0x5, 0x0, 0x37b, 0xc, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1D
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x7DB9
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x8, 0x0, 0x7DB9
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -11858,29 +11856,29 @@ General_BeakBlastSetUp:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @Fire
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x1f
-	launchtemplate gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1f
+	createsprite gFireSpiralOutwardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 Move_BEAK_BLAST::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x1F
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x4 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_DrillPeckHitSplats 0x5 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x12 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DrillPeckHitSplats, 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x12, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gBowMonSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBowMonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x1F
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -11889,27 +11887,27 @@ Move_CLANGING_SCALES::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple color
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio_foes ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x2002
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x2002
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_METAL_SOUND_WAVES, 0, 10, 10, 0x642D
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1
 	call ClangingScalesMetalSound
 	call ClangingScalesMetalSound
 	call ClangingScalesMetalSound
 	call ClangingScalesMetalSound
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x2002
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x2002
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 ClangingScalesMetalSound:
 	panse SE_M_SCREECH, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtemplate gClangingScalesPurpleMetalSoundTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0 ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gClangingScalesPurpleMetalSoundTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
+	createsprite gClangingScalesPurpleMetalSoundTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gClangingScalesPurpleMetalSoundTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -11919,15 +11917,15 @@ Move_DRAGON_HAMMER::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW, 0, 12, 12, 0x7D7F    @Pinkish purple
 	fadetobg BG_COSMIC
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0, -500, 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, -500, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	setblends 0xF
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1a 0x0 0x0 0x5
+	setalpha 15, 0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1a, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x0
+	createsprite gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_SquishTarget 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SquishTarget, 0x2
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 8, 8, 1, 0
@@ -11946,7 +11944,7 @@ Move_DRAGON_HAMMER::
 	delay 2
 	createsprite gOctazookaSmokeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -8, 8, 1, 0
 	delay 51
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	blendoff
@@ -11960,27 +11958,27 @@ Move_BRUTAL_SWING::
 	fadetobg BG_DARK
 	waitbgfadeout
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x6 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x6, 0x1, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xb
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1a 0x0 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1a, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gBrutalSwingBasicImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBrutalSwingBasicImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x15 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x0 0x3 0x15 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATK_PARTNER 0x0 0x3 0x15 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x15, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x0, 0x3, 0x15, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, 0x0, 0x3, 0x15, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBrutalSwingRandomImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBrutalSwingRandomImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBrutalSwingRandomImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBrutalSwingRandomImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBrutalSwingBasicImpactTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x14 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBrutalSwingBasicImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x14, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitsound
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
 	blendoff
@@ -11991,19 +11989,19 @@ Move_AURORA_VEIL::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GUARD_RING
 	fadetobg BG_AURORA
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x400 0x0 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x400, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 8, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MILK_DRINK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gAuroraVeilRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gAuroraVeilRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gAuroraVeilRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gAuroraVeilRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gAuroraVeilRingTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gAuroraVeilRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x2 0x0 0xa 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0xa, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xa, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -12020,10 +12018,10 @@ General_ShellTrapSetUp:
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FIRE_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x15
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xA 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xA 0x0 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xA 0xA 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xA, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xA, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xA, 0xA, 0x1, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -12211,15 +12209,15 @@ Move_FLEUR_CANNON::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_HEART @pink color
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xF 0x7440
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xF, 0x7440
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x4 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 2, ANIM_TAG_ORBS, 1, 12, RGB_RED, 16, 0, 0
 	call FleurCannonBeam
 	call FleurCannonBeam
 	call FleurCannonBeam
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x32, 0x1
 	call FleurCannonBeam
 	call FleurCannonBeam
 	call FleurCannonBeam
@@ -12239,23 +12237,23 @@ Move_FLEUR_CANNON::
 	call FleurCannonBeam
 	call FleurCannonBeam
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtemplate gFleurCannonDischargeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x1 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gFleurCannonDischargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFleurCannonDischargeTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x1 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gFleurCannonDischargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5 0xb 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5, 0xb, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x7440
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7440
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 FleurCannonBeam:
-	launchtemplate gFleurCannonOrbTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFleurCannonOrbTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gFleurCannonOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite gFleurCannonOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFleurCannonOrbTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFleurCannonOrbTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gFleurCannonOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite gFleurCannonOrbTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -12270,18 +12268,18 @@ Move_PSYCHIC_FANGS::
 	choosetwoturnanim PsychicFangsRegular PsychicFangsDestroyWall
 PsychicFangsRegular:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0xffe0 0x1 0x333 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0x20 0x5 0xfccd 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffe0, 0x1, 0x333, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0x20, 0x5, 0xfccd, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0xffe0 0x7 0xfccd 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x20 0x3 0x333 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xffe0, 0x7, 0xfccd, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x3, 0x333, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x8 0x4 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x8, 0x4, 0x2
 PsychicFangsEnd:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -12290,25 +12288,25 @@ PsychicFangsEnd:
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
 PsychicFangsDestroyWall:
-	launchtemplate gBrickBreakWallSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x21 0xa
+	createsprite gBrickBreakWallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x21, 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0xffe0 0x1 0x333 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0x20 0x5 0xfccd 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffe0, 0x1, 0x333, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0x20, 0x5, 0xfccd, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0xffe0 0x7 0xfccd 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x20 0x3 0x333 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xffe0, 0x7, 0xfccd, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x3, 0x333, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 0xfff8 0xfff4
-	launchtemplate gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x1 0x8 0xfff4
-	launchtemplate gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x2 0xfff8 0xc
-	launchtemplate gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x3 0x8 0xc
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xfff8, 0xfff4
+	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x8, 0xfff4
+	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0xfff8, 0xc
+	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x8, 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x8 0x4 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x8, 0x4, 0x2
 	delay 0x10
 	goto PsychicFangsEnd
 
@@ -12318,35 +12316,35 @@ Move_STOMPING_TANTRUM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @pound hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @hit color
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_Splash 0x2 0x2 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_Splash, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x3
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0xa 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0xa 0x5
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x1
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0xa, 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0xa, 0x5
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3
 	call StompingTantrumImpact
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x25
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x1
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x3
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3
 	call StompingTantrumImpact
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x25
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x1
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gStompingTantrumRockTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x3
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gStompingTantrumRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3
 	call StompingTantrumImpact
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
 StompingTantrumImpact:
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_SHADOW_BONE::
@@ -12358,15 +12356,15 @@ Move_SHADOW_BONE::
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BONEMERANG, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSpinningBoneSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0xffd6 0xffe7 0x0 0x0 0xf
+	createsprite gSpinningBoneSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd6, 0xffe7, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x5 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gComplexPaletteBlendSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x7 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xa 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gComplexPaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x7, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_NightmareClone 0x2 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_NightmareClone, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
@@ -12380,18 +12378,18 @@ Move_ACCELEROCK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x18 0x6 0x1 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_TraceMonBlended 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x4 0x7 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x18, 0x6, 0x1, 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TraceMonBlended, 0x2, 0x0, 0x4, 0x7, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gRockFragmentSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x5 0x0 0xffec 0x18 0xe 0x1
-	launchtemplate gRockFragmentSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0x5 0x14 0xffe8 0xe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gRockFragmentSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfffb 0x0 0xffec 0xffe8 0xe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gRockFragmentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0xffec, 0x18, 0xe, 0x1
+	createsprite gRockFragmentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x5, 0x14, 0xffe8, 0xe, 0x2
+	createsprite gRockFragmentSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0xffec, 0xffe8, 0xe, 0x2
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -12405,10 +12403,10 @@ Move_LIQUIDATION::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call RisingWaterHitEffect
@@ -12428,10 +12426,10 @@ Move_PRISMATIC_LASER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GREEN_SPIKE @needle arm animation
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_NEEDLE @sting
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	setalpha 14, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_ELEVATOR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call PrismaticLaserInwardSpikes
 	playsewithpan SE_ELEVATOR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call PrismaticLaserInwardSpikes
@@ -12456,87 +12454,87 @@ Move_PRISMATIC_LASER::
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ICE_CHUNK
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	delay 0x1E
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0xa 0x32
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0xa 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0xa, 0x32
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0xa, 0x32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call PrismaticLaserRain
 	call PrismaticLaserRain
 	call PrismaticLaserRain
 	call PrismaticLaserRain
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
 	end
 PrismaticLaserOutwardSpikes:
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0xFF90 0x10 @up
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x5F 0xFF9D 0x10 @upper right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x73 0x0 0x10 @right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x4F 0x37 0x10 @lower right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x53 0x10 @down
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFB0 0x43 0x10 @lower left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFF60 0x0 0x10 @left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFAA 0xFF94 0x10 @upper left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFF90, 0x10 @up
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x5F, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @upper right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x73, 0x0, 0x10 @right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x4F, 0x37, 0x10 @lower right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x53, 0x10 @down
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFB0, 0x43, 0x10 @lower left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFF60, 0x0, 0x10 @left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFAA, 0xFF94, 0x10 @upper left
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MIST, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	return
 PrismaticLaserOutwardSpikes2:
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFE0 0x43 0x10 @between lower left and down
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x1F 0x37 0x10 @between lower right and down
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFFDA 0xFF94 0x10 @between up and upper left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFF60 0x43 0x10 @between left and lower left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xFF2A 0xFFAA 0x10 @between left and upper left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x2D 0xFF9D 0x10 @between up and upper right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0xDF 0xFF9D 0x10 @between right and upper right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x9F 0x37 0x10 @between right and lower right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFE0, 0x43, 0x10 @between lower left and down
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1F, 0x37, 0x10 @between lower right and down
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFFDA, 0xFF94, 0x10 @between up and upper left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFF60, 0x43, 0x10 @between left and lower left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xFF2A, 0xFFAA, 0x10 @between left and upper left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2D, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @between up and upper right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xDF, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @between right and upper right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenOutwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x9F, 0x37, 0x10 @between right and lower right
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MIST, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	return
 PrismaticLaserInwardSpikes:
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xFF90 0x10 @up
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFE0 0x43 0x10 @between lower left and down
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFF90, 0x10 @up
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x43, 0x10 @between lower left and down
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5F 0xFF9D 0x10 @upper right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x37 0x10 @between lower right and down
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFDA 0xFF94 0x10 @between up and upper left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5F, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @upper right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x37, 0x10 @between lower right and down
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFDA, 0xFF94, 0x10 @between up and upper left
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x73 0x0 0x10 @right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFF60 0x43 0x10 @between left and lower left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x73, 0x0, 0x10 @right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFF60, 0x43, 0x10 @between left and lower left
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x4F 0x37 0x10 @lower right
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFF2A 0xFFAA 0x10 @between left and upper left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4F, 0x37, 0x10 @lower right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFF2A, 0xFFAA, 0x10 @between left and upper left
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x53 0x10 @down
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x2D 0xFF9D 0x10 @between up and upper right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x53, 0x10 @down
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2D, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @between up and upper right
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFB0 0x43 0x10 @lower left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xDF 0xFF9D 0x10 @between right and upper right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFB0, 0x43, 0x10 @lower left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xDF, 0xFF9D, 0x10 @between right and upper right
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFF60 0x0 0x10 @left
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x9F 0x37 0x10 @between right and lower right
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFF60, 0x0, 0x10 @left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x9F, 0x37, 0x10 @between right and lower right
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xFFAA 0xFF94 0x10 @upper left
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletInwardTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFAA, 0xFF94, 0x10 @upper left
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 PrismaticLaserRain:
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowRainTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 35, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 35, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenRainTemplate  0x82, 0x4, -30, 0x44, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -30, 0x44, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedRainTemplate    0x82, 0x4, 27, 0x37, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 27, 0x37, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletRainTemplate 0x82, 0x4, -20, 0x32, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -20, 0x32, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowRainTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 33, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 33, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenRainTemplate  0x82, 0x4, -12, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -12, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserRedRainTemplate    0x82, 0x4, 19, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserRedRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 19, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserVioletRainTemplate 0x82, 0x4, -38, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserVioletRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -38, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserYellowRainTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 5, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserYellowRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 5, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPrismaticLaserGreenRainTemplate  0x82, 0x4, -23, 0x28, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gPrismaticLaserGreenRainTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -23, 0x28, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	return
 
 Move_SPECTRAL_THIEF::
@@ -12552,36 +12550,36 @@ SpectralThiefUnleash:
 	waitbgfadein
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	invisible 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0xfff8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x8 0xfff8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackSmokeTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow 0x5 0x2 0x0 0x30
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow, 0x5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x2 0x0 0x18 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude 0x2 0x5 0x6 0x1 0x0 0xc 0x77bd
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0x18, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude, 0x2, 0x6, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0x77bd
 	delay 0x18
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude 0x2 0x5 0x6 0x1 0xc 0x0 0x77bd
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude, 0x2, 0x6, 0x1, 0xc, 0x0, 0x77bd
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	setblends 0x1000
+	setalpha 0, 16
 	delay 0x1
 	monbg_static ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_MoveTargetMementoShadow 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_MoveTargetMementoShadow, 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg_static ANIM_TARGET
@@ -12591,33 +12589,33 @@ SpectralThiefUnleash:
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0x14 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfffb 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x11 0xfff4 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff1 0xf 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x14 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefThiefImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x2, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible 0x0
 	delay 0x2
@@ -12630,18 +12628,18 @@ SpectralThiefSteal:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET @black color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @mimic
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
-	setblends 0x50b
+	setalpha 11, 5
 	splitbgprio_all
 	panse SE_M_MINIMIZE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xfd, 0x0
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xfff4 0x18
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff4, 0x18
 	delay 0xB
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call SpectralThiefBuffUp
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call SpectralThiefBuffUp
 	delay 0x8
 	call SpectralThiefBuffUp
@@ -12649,15 +12647,15 @@ SpectralThiefSteal:
 	blendoff
 	end
 SpectralThiefBuffUp:
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSpectralThiefBlackBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_SUNSTEEL_STRIKE::
@@ -12668,13 +12666,13 @@ Move_SUNSTEEL_STRIKE::
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeBlackFlyBallTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0x1 0x1A
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeBlackFlyBallTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0x1, 0x1A
 	delay 0x18
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0     @The rock particles mess up the fly animation
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x3
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0     @The rock particles mess up the fly animation
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeRocksTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @black color
@@ -12683,7 +12681,7 @@ Move_SUNSTEEL_STRIKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_RED_EYE @red color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	playsewithpan SE_ORB, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK), 3, 0, 15, 0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 3, 0, 15, 0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call SunsteelStrikeBeam
 	call SunsteelStrikeBeam
@@ -12697,10 +12695,10 @@ Move_SUNSTEEL_STRIKE::
 	call SunsteelStrikeBeam
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeSuperpowerTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeRedImpactTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x6 0x0 0x8 0x1
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeRedImpactTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x6, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GOLD_RING @beam
@@ -12712,15 +12710,15 @@ Move_SUNSTEEL_STRIKE::
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FIRE_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK), 3, 15, 0, 0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 3, 15, 0, 0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
 SunsteelStrikeBeam:
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeYellowBeamTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeYellowBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeRedBeamTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeRedBeamTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -12732,30 +12730,30 @@ Move_MOONGEIST_BEAM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_GUN @water gun colour
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ASSURANCE_HAND @purple colour
 	setalpha 8, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS, 0, 15, 15, 0x7FFF   @White
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT, 0, 15, 15, 0x7FFC   @Light Blue
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gMoonSpriteTemplate 0x80 0x2 0x20 0x15
-	launchtask AnimTask_AlphaFadeIn 0x3 0x5 0x0 0x10 0x10 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x20, 0x15
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AlphaFadeIn, 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10, 0x0, 0x1
 	call MoongeistBeamCharge
 	call MoongeistBeamCharge
 	call MoongeistBeamCharge
 	call MoongeistBeamCharge
-	launchtemplate gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0 @;Charge circle
+	createsprite gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0 @;Charge circle
 	call MoongeistBeamCharge
 	delay 0x20
 	createsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0x7, 0xCC, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x4 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 2, ANIM_TAG_ORBS, 1, 12, RGB_RED, 16, 0, 0
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x32 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x6739
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x32, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x6739
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
@@ -12785,23 +12783,23 @@ Move_MOONGEIST_BEAM::
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
 	call MoongeistBeamOrbs
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0xb 0x0 0x6739
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0xb, 0x0, 0x6739
 	delay 0x1A
 	stopsound
-	launchtask AnimTask_MoonlightEndFade 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_MoonlightEndFade, 0x2
 	end
 MoongeistBeamCharge:
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate 0, 0x6, 40, 0, 0, 0, 30, 10     @From right
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate 0, 0x6, -40, 0, 0, 0, 30, -10   @From left
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate 0, 0x6, -25, -40, 0, 0, 30, -20 @From top left
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate 0, 0x6, 25, -40, 0, 0, 30, 20   @From top right
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate 0, 0x6, 25, 20, 0, 0, 30, 20    @From bottom right
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate 0, 0x6, -25, 40, 0, 0, 30, -20  @From bottom left
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 40, 0, 0, 0, 30, 10     @From right
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, -40, 0, 0, 0, 30, -10   @From left
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, -25, -40, 0, 0, 30, -20 @From top left
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 25, -40, 0, 0, 30, 20   @From top right
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 25, 20, 0, 0, 30, 20    @From bottom right
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, -25, 40, 0, 0, 30, -20  @From bottom left
 	delay 0x5
 	return
 MoongeistBeamOrbs:
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMoongeistBeamPurpleOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite gMoongeistBeamPurpleOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -12809,24 +12807,24 @@ Move_TEARFUL_LOOK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES @tears
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_OPENING_EYE @eye
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x5 0x7DE0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5, 0x7DE0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CONFUSE_RAY, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gOpeningEyeSpriteTemplate 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gOpeningEyeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x35
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_TAIL_WHIP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xC, 0x2
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x3
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x7DE0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x7DE0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -12839,30 +12837,30 @@ Move_ZING_ZAP::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @yellow color
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	call ZingZapSparks1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0xA
 	call ZingZapSparks2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0xA
 	call ZingZapSparks1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0xA
 	call ZingZapSparks2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0xA
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x18 0x6 0x1 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 0x2, 0x0, 0x18, 0x6, 0x1, 0x5
 	delay 0x4
 	call ZingZapSparks1
 	invisible 0x0
-	launchtemplate gZingZapYellowBallTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0xF
+	createsprite gZingZapYellowBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xF
 	delay 0xA
 	call ZingZapSparks2
 	delay 0x5
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gZingZapRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createsprite gZingZapRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	call ElectricityEffect
 	visible 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -12870,17 +12868,17 @@ Move_ZING_ZAP::
 	end
 ZingZapSparks1:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 ZingZapSparks2:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_NATURES_MADNESS::
@@ -12893,72 +12891,72 @@ Move_NATURES_MADNESS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TEAL_ALERT @charge particles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ECLIPSING_ORB @blue green
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80E
+	setalpha 14, 8
 	delay 0x1
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_HEAL_BELL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x10, 0x3
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x0
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessGrayRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessGrayRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEAL_BELL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xe
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessGrayRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessGrayRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEAL_BELL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xe
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessGrayRingTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessGrayRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEAL_BELL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1F 0x8
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0x0 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xa 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff6 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xf 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x19 0x14 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xffec 0x14 0x19 0x1
-	launchtemplate gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x19 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1F, 0x8
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessPinkStarsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xa, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff6, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xf, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x14, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x14, 0x19, 0x1
+	createsprite gNaturesMadnessCrystalsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0003 0x0000 0x0006 0x0001
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0003, 0x0000, 0x0006, 0x0001
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -12968,37 +12966,37 @@ Move_MULTI_ATTACK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CUT @cut
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call MultiAttackBuff
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x7fff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call MultiAttackBuff
 	delay 0x8
 	call MultiAttackBuff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffe0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0xffd0 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
+	createsprite gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffe0, 0x0
+	createsprite gCuttingSliceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xffd0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
 MultiAttackBuff:
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_MIND_BLOWN::
@@ -13009,18 +13007,18 @@ Move_MIND_BLOWN::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xC 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xC, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownHeadTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x25
+	createsprite gMindBlownHeadTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x2 0x0 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATK_PARTNER 0x2 0x0 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x2, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, 0x2, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkImpactTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkImpactTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x0
 	call MindBlownBlueOrbs
 	delay 0x1
 	call MindBlownPinkOrbs
@@ -13032,30 +13030,30 @@ Move_MIND_BLOWN::
 	call MindBlownBlueOrbs
 	delay 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	end
 MindBlownBlueOrbs:
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0xFF90 0x8 @up
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x5F 0xFF9D 0x8 @upper right
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x73 0x0 0x8 @right
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x4F 0x37 0x8 @lower right
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0x53 0x8 @down
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFB0 0x43 0x8 @lower left
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFF60 0x0 0x8 @left
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFAA 0xFF94 0x8 @upper left
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0xFF90, 0x8 @up
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x5F, 0xFF9D, 0x8 @upper right
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x73, 0x0, 0x8 @right
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x4F, 0x37, 0x8 @lower right
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x53, 0x8 @down
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFB0, 0x43, 0x8 @lower left
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFF60, 0x0, 0x8 @left
+	createsprite gMindBlownBlueOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFAA, 0xFF94, 0x8 @upper left
 	return
 MindBlownPinkOrbs:
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x2D 0xFF9D 0x8 @between up and upper right
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xDF 0xFF9D 0x8 @between right and upper right
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x9F 0x37 0x8 @between right and lower right
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x1F 0x37 0x8 @between lower right and down
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFE0 0x43 0x8 @between lower left and down
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFF60 0x43 0x8 @between left and lower left
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFF2A 0xFFAA 0x8 @between left and upper left
-	launchtemplate gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x1 0xFFDA 0xFF94 0x8 @between up and upper left
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x2D, 0xFF9D, 0x8 @between up and upper right
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xDF, 0xFF9D, 0x8 @between right and upper right
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x9F, 0x37, 0x8 @between right and lower right
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1F, 0x37, 0x8 @between lower right and down
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFE0, 0x43, 0x8 @between lower left and down
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFF60, 0x43, 0x8 @between left and lower left
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFF2A, 0xFFAA, 0x8 @between left and upper left
+	createsprite gMindBlownPinkOrbsTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xFFDA, 0xFF94, 0x8 @between up and upper left
 	return
 
 Move_PLASMA_FISTS::
@@ -13067,10 +13065,10 @@ Move_PLASMA_FISTS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LIGHTNING @thunder punch
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gPlasmaFistsChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x3 0x5c 0x1
+	createsprite gPlasmaFistsChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x3, 0x5c, 0x1
 	call PlasmaFistSpark1
 	delay 0xA
 	call PlasmaFistSpark2
@@ -13096,51 +13094,51 @@ Move_PLASMA_FISTS::
 	call PlasmaFistSpark2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShockWaveProgressingBolt 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShockWaveProgressingBolt, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	call PlasmaFistsImpact
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call PlasmaFistsImpact
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xC 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xC, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 PlasmaFistSpark1:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5bff
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5bff
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 PlasmaFistSpark2:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 PlasmaFistsImpact:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gFistFootSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x8 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gFistFootSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xffd0
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	return
 
 Move_PHOTON_GEYSER::
@@ -13152,10 +13150,10 @@ Move_PHOTON_GEYSER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @recover
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserChargeTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserChargeTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks1
-	launchtemplate gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0xffd8 0x10
-	launchtemplate gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x10
+	createsprite gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xffd8, 0x10
+	createsprite gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x28, 0x10
 	delay 0xA
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks2
 	delay 0xA
@@ -13164,8 +13162,8 @@ Move_PHOTON_GEYSER::
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks2
 	delay 0xA
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks1
-	launchtemplate gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffd8 0x10
-	launchtemplate gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd8, 0x10
+	createsprite gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0xA
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks2
 	delay 0xA
@@ -13174,8 +13172,8 @@ Move_PHOTON_GEYSER::
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks2
 	delay 0xA
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks1
-	launchtemplate gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffd8 0x0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x28 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x0, 0x10
+	createsprite gPowerAbsorptionOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0xA
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks2
 	delay 0xA
@@ -13183,7 +13181,7 @@ Move_PHOTON_GEYSER::
 	delay 0xA
 	call PhotonGeyserSparks2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xF 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xF, 0x0
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @recover
@@ -13191,66 +13189,66 @@ Move_PHOTON_GEYSER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_YELLOW_BALL @confuse ray (for zap cannon)
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLACK_BALL_2 @zap cannon
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @white/gray color
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserWhiteRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapBallTemplate 0x83 0x6 0xa 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x40 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x80 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x10 0x1e 0x0 0x28 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x20 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0x60 0x28 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xa0 0x28 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate 0x84 0x7 0xa 0x0 0x8 0x1e 0xe0 0x28 0x2
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserWhiteRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserZapCannonSparkTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xa, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1e, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserYellowRingTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x1f 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserYellowRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_YELLOW_BALL @confuse ray (for zap cannon)
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLACK_BALL_2 @zap cannon
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @white/gray color
     @Shoot beam to the sky
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_STRAIGHT_BEAM
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x43FF  @Light yellow
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0x60 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x43FF  @Light yellow
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x60, 0x1
 	panse SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	call PhotonGeyserBeam
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x1 0x10 0x0 0x43FF  @Light yellow
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xF 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x43FF  @Light yellow
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xF, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
 PhotonGeyserSparks1:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gThinRingShrinkingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gThinRingShrinkingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 PhotonGeyserSparks2:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserSparkTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 PhotonGeyserBeam:
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0,  19, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 6
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0,  19, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 6
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0,   3, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 5
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0,   3, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 5
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0, -13, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 4
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0, -13, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0, -29, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 3
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0, -29, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 3
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0, -45, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 2
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0, -45, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0, -61, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 1
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0, -61, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPhotonGeyserBeam 0x83, 0x6, 0, -77, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 0
+	createsprite gPhotonGeyserBeam, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0, -77, ANIM_TARGET, 180, 2, 0
 	return
 
 Move_ZIPPY_ZAP::
@@ -13296,28 +13294,28 @@ Move_DOUBLE_IRON_BASH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GUST
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_HARDEN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x1c, 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_MetallicShine 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_MetallicShine, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_WING_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x14, 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xc 0x4 0x1 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x46
-	launchtemplate gGustToTargetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0xffe7 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0     @wing attack
-	launchtemplate gGustToTargetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x19 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0       @wing attack
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0x1, 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette, 0x5, 0x1, 0x46
+	createsprite gGustToTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe7, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0     @wing attack
+	createsprite gGustToTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x19, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0       @wing attack
 	delay 0x18
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x9
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x9
 	delay 0x11
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe0 0x0 0x0 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0xb
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xb
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -13329,18 +13327,18 @@ Move_DYNAMAX_CANNON::
 Move_SNIPE_SHOT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT_2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10 5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0 0 16, 0 @;Black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0, 0, 16, 0 @;Black
 	waitforvisualfinish
- 	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x82, 2 0x18 -12
+ 	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x18, -12
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GIGA_DRAIN, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSnipeShotBallTemplate 0x82, 3, 0 0 16,
+	createsprite gSnipeShotBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0, 16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 2 5 1 4 0 8, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, 1, 4, 0, 8, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 10 5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0 16, 0 0 @;Black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG, 0, 16, 0, 0 @;Black
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -13349,16 +13347,16 @@ Move_JAW_LOCK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SHARP_TEETH, 0, 10, 10, 0x0B1D @Light orange
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x7 0x0   @Black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x7, 0x0   @Black
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gJawLockTeethTemplate 0x2 0x7 0xffe0 0xffe0 0x1 0x333 0x333 0xa 15
-	launchtemplate gJawLockTeethTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x20 0x20 0x5 0xfccd 0xfccd 0xa 15
+	createsprite gJawLockTeethTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffe0, 0x1, 0x333, 0x333, 0xa, 15
+	createsprite gJawLockTeethTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0x20, 0x5, 0xfccd, 0xfccd, 0xa, 15
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff8 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7 0xA 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7, 0xA, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x7 0x0 0x0 @;Black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x7, 0x0, 0x0 @;Black
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
@@ -13370,9 +13368,9 @@ Move_STUFF_CHEEKS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, 0xc0
-	launchtemplate gFloatingBerryTemplate 1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gFloatingBerryTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0x0
 	delay 0x45
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 0x1 BERRYEAT_ON_PLAYER
 BerryEatingOpponent:
 	call BiteOpponent
@@ -13387,27 +13385,27 @@ BERRYEAT_ON_PLAYER:
 	delay 0xA
 POST_BERRY_EAT:
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, 0xc0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x2 0x3 0x7 0x0 0x67f1
-	launchtemplate gThinRingExpandingSpriteTemplate 3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x2, 0x3, 0x7, 0x0, 0x67f1
+	createsprite gThinRingExpandingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 BitePlayer:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, 0x3f
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 2 0x6 0x27 0xffD0 0x0 0x0 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 2 0x6 0x27 0x10 0x4 0x0 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x27, 0xffD0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x27, 0x10, 0x4, 0x0, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	return
 BiteOpponent:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BITE, 0x3f
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 2 0x6 0xffDF 0xffD0 0x0 0x0 0x333 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate 2 0x6 0xffDF 0x10 0x4 0x0 0xfccd 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffDF, 0xffD0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x333, 0xa
+	createsprite gSharpTeethSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffDF, 0x10, 0x4, 0x0, 0xfccd, 0xa
 	return
 
 Move_NO_RETREAT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x7 0x12
-	launchtemplate gNoRetreatFlameTemplate 2, 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER,  20, 10, 0xA0, 0
-	launchtemplate gNoRetreatFlameTemplate 2, 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER, -20, 10, 0xA0, 0
-	launchtask AnimTask_TeeterDanceMovement 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gNoRetreatFlameTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 20, 10, 0xA0, 0
+	createsprite gNoRetreatFlameTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, -20, 10, 0xA0, 0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TeeterDanceMovement, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -13415,21 +13413,21 @@ Move_TAR_SHOT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE, 0, 15, 15, 0    @Black
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate 0x82, 0x6 0x14 0x0 0x28 0x1 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate 0x82, 0x6 0x14 0x0 0x28 0x1 0xffe8 0x0
+	createsprite gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1, 0xffe8, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0xa 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x0 @;Black
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0xffe6 0xffe8 0x0 0xf 0x37
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0 @;Black
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe6, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0xf, 0x37
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0xf 0xffe5 0x0 0xC 0x32
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0xffe5, 0x0, 0xC, 0x32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0xfff1 0xffef 0x0 0xa 0x2d
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xffef, 0x0, 0xa, 0x2d
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -13439,27 +13437,27 @@ Move_MAGIC_POWDER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_POWDER
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_GUN
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0xE 0x8
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xffe2 0xffea 0x75 0x50 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xa 0xffea 0x75 0x50 0xfffb 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xffe7 0xffea 0x75 0x70 0x5 0x3
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe2, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x50, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x50, 0xfffb, 0x1
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe7, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x70, 0x5, 0x3
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfffb 0xffea 0x75 0x50 0xfffb 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x5 0xffea 0x75 0x60 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0xffea 0x75 0x45 0xfffb 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfff1 0xffea 0x75 0x70 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x50, 0xfffb, 0x1
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x60, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x45, 0xfffb, 0x1
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x70, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfff1 0xffea 0x75 0x70 0x5 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xf 0xffea 0x75 0x50 0xfffb 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfff6 0xffea 0x75 0x60 0x7 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfffb 0xffea 0x75 0x5a 0xfff8 0x0
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x70, 0x5, 0x2
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x50, 0xfffb, 0x1
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x60, 0x7, 0x2
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x5a, 0xfff8, 0x0
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0xfff6 0xffea 0x75 0x50 0xfffb 0x1
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 0xffea 0x75 0x59 0x5 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x14 0xffea 0x75 0x70 0xfff8 0x2
-	launchtemplate gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x5 0xffea 0x75 0x50 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x50, 0xfffb, 0x1
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x59, 0x5, 0x2
+	createsprite gMagicPowderBluePowderTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x70, 0xfff8, 0x2
+	createsprite gPoisonPowderParticleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0xffea, 0x75, 0x50, 0x5, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 0x5 0x5 0xfffa 0xfffa 0xf 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 0x5, 0xfffa, 0xfffa, 0xf, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -13467,11 +13465,11 @@ Move_DRAGON_DARTS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_DREEPY
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDreepyMissileTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x19
+	createsprite gDreepyMissileTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x19
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x1
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -13493,16 +13491,16 @@ Move_OCTOLOCK::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TENDRILS
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_TENDRILS, 0, 12, 12, 0x3D98    @Pinkish Red
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x6 0x4
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x2
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x2
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x8 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0xfff8 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gConstrictBindingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x8 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1f
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -13517,16 +13515,16 @@ Move_BOLT_BEAK::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_HORN_HIT, 0, 12, 12, 0x079D    @Yellow
 	call BoltBeakSparks
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x3 0xffe1 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x3, 0xffe1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5bff
 	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 0x2, 0x2, 0x4, 0x4
 	delay 0x4
 	createsprite gHornHitSpriteTemplate, 0x84, 0x3, 0x8, 0x8, 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x4 0xffe1 0x2 0x0 0x6 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x4, 0xffe1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x6, 0x5bff
 	call ElectricityEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -13537,18 +13535,18 @@ BoltBeakSparks:
 	createsprite gBoltBeakBlueSparkTemplate, 0x0, 0x7, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, 0x0, 0x7, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x3 0xffe1 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x3, 0xffe1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5bff
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x3 0xffe1 0x1 0x5 0x5 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x3, 0xffe1, 0x1, 0x5, 0x5, 0x5bff
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gBoltBeakBlueSparkTemplate, 0x0, 0x7, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, 0x0, 0x7, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
 	createsprite gBoltBeakBlueSparkTemplate, 0x0, 0x7, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x3 0xffe1 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x76E1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x3, 0xffe1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x76E1
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x3 0xffe1 0x1 0x4 0x4 0x76E1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x3, 0xffe1, 0x1, 0x4, 0x4, 0x76E1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, 0x4, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0xc, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0
 	createsprite gBoltBeakBlueFlashingSparkTemplate, 0x4, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0xc, 0x40, 0x14, 0x1, 0x0
@@ -13566,53 +13564,53 @@ Move_FISHIOUS_REND::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SHARP_TEETH, 0, 10, 10, 0x726A @Blue Teeth
 	playsewithpan SE_M_WATERFALL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gFishiousRendTeethTemplate, 0x80, 0x2, 50, 4
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0xC 0x2
+	createsprite gFishiousRendTeethTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 50, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0xC, 0x2
 	call FishousRendBubbles
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 FishousRendBubbles:
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xF 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xF 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xF, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xF, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xA 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xA 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xA, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xA, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfffb 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfffb 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfffb, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfffb, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff6 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff1 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xffec 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xffec 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffec, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xffec, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff1 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff1, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff6 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfffb 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xfffb 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfffb, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfffb, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xA 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x2 0xA 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xA, 0x0
+	createsprite gSmallDriftingBubblesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xA, 0x0
 	return
 
 Move_COURT_CHANGE::
@@ -13624,7 +13622,7 @@ Move_CLANGOROUS_SOUL::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @white/grey
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @stars
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
 	call ClangorousSoulStarBuffEffect
 	call ClangorousSoulStarBuffEffect
 	call ClangorousSoulStarBuffEffect
@@ -13637,21 +13635,21 @@ Move_CLANGOROUS_SOUL::
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulRedRingTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulRedRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 ClangorousSoulStarBuffEffect:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulBlueBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulBlueBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulPurpleBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulPurpleBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulWhiteBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulWhiteBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xc 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	return
 
 Move_BODY_PRESS::
@@ -13659,15 +13657,15 @@ Move_BODY_PRESS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE @smoke
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW, 0, 0xD, 0xD, 0x1E5D  @Orange
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x6 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x6, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150   @Fly up
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150   @Fly up
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x2F
-	launchtemplate gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x0   @Bounce down
+	createsprite gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3   @Bounce down
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MINIMIZE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_SquishTarget 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SquishTarget, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -13684,51 +13682,51 @@ Move_DRUM_BEATING::
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	call BellyDrumRight
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BELLY_DRUM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xf
 	call BellyDrumLeft
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BELLY_DRUM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xf
 	call BellyDrumRight
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3 0x3 0x80
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x3, 0x80
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BELLY_DRUM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x7
 	call BellyDrumLeft
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x80
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x80
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BELLY_DRUM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x7
 	call BellyDrumRight
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BELLY_DRUM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x7
 	call BellyDrumLeft
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BELLY_DRUM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFrenzyPlantRootSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x55 0x10 0x6 0x0 0x3 0x50
+	createsprite gFrenzyPlantRootSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55, 0x10, 0x6, 0x0, 0x3, 0x50
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gFrenzyPlantRootSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x55 0xfff0 0xfffa 0x0 0x2 0x4b
+	createsprite gFrenzyPlantRootSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55, 0xfff0, 0xfffa, 0x0, 0x2, 0x4b
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SCRATCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x3 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x8 0x0 0x14 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET, 0x8, 0x0, 0x14, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0x8 0x1 0x3
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xfffd 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xfffd, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfffd 0x1 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfffd, 0x1, 0x1, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0x1 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_SLAP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -13742,27 +13740,27 @@ Move_PYRO_BALL::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLAT_ROCK
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER
 	playsewithpan SE_LEDGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Hop
-	launchtemplate gPyroBallRockTemplate, 2, 0x3, 0, 0, 0
+	createsprite gPyroBallRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 0, 0
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_LEDGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Hop
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x3 0x0 0x7 0x043D
-	launchtemplate gPyroBallBurningRockTemplate, 2, 0x3, 0, 0, 0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x3, 0x0, 0x7, 0x043D
+	createsprite gPyroBallBurningRockTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 0, 0
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPyroBallFlamesUpTemplate, 2, 0x3, 0, 0, 1
+	createsprite gPyroBallFlamesUpTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 0, 1
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gPyroBallEmberBallTemplate, 2, 0x6, 0, 10, 0, 5, 20, -20
+	createsprite gPyroBallEmberBallTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 10, 0, 5, 20, -20
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xc 0x1f
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0xf 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0xf, 0x1
 	call FireSpreadEffect
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x7 0x0 0x043D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x7, 0x0, 0x043D
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -13782,39 +13780,39 @@ Move_AURA_WHEEL::
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio_foes ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createsprite gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelRedElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x4
+	createsprite gAuraWheelRedElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x8
+	createsprite gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelRedElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0xc
+	createsprite gAuraWheelRedElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x10
+	createsprite gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelRedElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x14
+	createsprite gAuraWheelRedElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate 3, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x18
+	createsprite gAuraWheelBlueElectricityTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 2, 0x5 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x6
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x5 0x0 0x17 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x4 0xfff6 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x5, 0x0, 0x17, 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0xfff6, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2, 2, 12, 0, 0x76E1  @Revert blue Electricity
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0xc0 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0xc0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 2, 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x9
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x9
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -13827,22 +13825,22 @@ Move_BREAKING_SWIPE::
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2, 0, 12, 12, 0x001F @Red
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3 0x15 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x0 0x3 0x15 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3, 0x15, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x0, 0x3, 0x15, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff1 0xfff6 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff6, 0x5, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x2 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gRandomPosHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x5, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x14 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0xf 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x14, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gBreakingSwipeCenteredElectricity, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xf, 0x5, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_COMET_PUNCH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitsound
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -13854,10 +13852,10 @@ Move_BRANCH_POKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BRANCH
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBranchPokeBranchTemplate, 0x82, 0x3 0x0 0x0 0x25
+	createsprite gBranchPokeBranchTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x5 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x5, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gFlashingHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -13879,13 +13877,13 @@ Move_OVERDRIVE::
 	end
 OverdriveRings:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x1f 0x3 0x8 0x0 0x3ff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 0x5 0x5 0xfffb 0xfffb 0x5 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gHyperVoiceRingSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x2d 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x1 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeBattleTerrain 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtask SoundTask_WaitForCry 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1f, 0x3, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3ff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 0x5, 0xfffb, 0xfffb, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gHyperVoiceRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x2d, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x3, 0x1, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeBattleTerrain, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createvisualtask SoundTask_WaitForCry, 0x5
 	return
 
 Move_APPLE_ACID::
@@ -13893,32 +13891,32 @@ Move_APPLE_ACID::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE, 0, 12, 12, 0x061D   @Orange
 	playsewithpan SE_M_METRONOME, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidFloatingAppleTemplate 0xc 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gAppleAcidFloatingAppleTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 12, 0x0
 	delay 0x30
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate 0x82, 0x6 0x14 0x0 0x28 0x1 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate 0x82, 0x6 0x14 0x0 0x28 0x1 0x18 0x0
+	createsprite gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1, 0x18, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate 0x82, 0x6 0x14 0x0 0x28 0x1 0xffe8 0x0
+	createsprite gAppleAcidLaunchTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1, 0xffe8, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0xa 0x1
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0x0 0xffea 0x0 0xf 0x37
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x0, 0xf, 0x37
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0xffe6 0xffe8 0x0 0xf 0x37
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe6, 0xffe8, 0x0, 0xf, 0x37
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0xf 0xffe5 0x0 0xf 0x32
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0xffe5, 0x0, 0xf, 0x32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0xfff1 0xffef 0x0 0xa 0x2d
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xffef, 0x0, 0xa, 0x2d
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gAppleAcidDripTemplate 0x82, 0x5 0x1b 0xffea 0x0 0xf 0x32
+	createsprite gAppleAcidDripTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1b, 0xffea, 0x0, 0xf, 0x32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
@@ -13928,48 +13926,48 @@ Move_GRAV_APPLE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_APPLE
 	fadetobg BG_IN_AIR
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xf800 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xf800, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	call SmallAppleShower
 	call SmallAppleShower
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleLargeApple, 0x82, 0x4, 0x0, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleLargeApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x7
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRENGTH, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0 0x15 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0, 0x15, 0x0, 0x4
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
 SmallAppleShower:
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, 35, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 35, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, -30, 0x44, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -30, 0x44, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, 27, 0x37, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 27, 0x37, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, -20, 0x32, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -20, 0x32, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, 33, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 33, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, -12, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -12, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, 19, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 19, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, -38, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -38, 0x3a, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, 5, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 5, 0x3c, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGravAppleSmallApple, 0x82, 0x4, -23, 0x28, 4, ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gGravAppleSmallApple, ANIM_TARGET, 2, -23, 0x28, 4, ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x2
 	return
@@ -13988,7 +13986,7 @@ Move_STRANGE_STEAM::
 	call StrangeSteamCloud
 	call StrangeSteamCloud
 	call StrangeSteamCloud
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x2A 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x2A, 0x1
 	call StrangeSteamCloud
 	call StrangeSteamCloud
 	call StrangeSteamCloud
@@ -14014,23 +14012,23 @@ Move_LIFE_DEW::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_DROPLET
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_STAR
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewDropletTemplate, 2, 0x3, 0, 0, ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewDropletTemplate, 2, 0x3, 0, 0, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
+	createsprite gLifeDewDropletTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 0, ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gLifeDewDropletTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 0, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	delay 0x15
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ABSORB_2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, 0, -5, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, 0, -5, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, -5, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0, -5, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, -15, 10, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, -15, 10, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, -15, 10, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, -15, 10, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, -15, -15, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, -15, -15, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, -15, -15, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, -15, -15, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, 10, -5, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
-	launchtemplate gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, 2, 0x4, 10, -5, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 10, -5, ANIM_ATTACKER, FALSE
+	createsprite gLifeDewSpecialOrbsTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 10, -5, ANIM_ATK_PARTNER, FALSE
 	delay 0x7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
@@ -14042,16 +14040,16 @@ Move_OBSTRUCT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_OBSTRUCT_CROSS
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_NOISE_LINE, 0, 10, 10, 0   @Black
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_PROTECT, 0, 10, 10, 0      @Black
-	launchtask SoundTask_PlayDoubleCry 0x2 0x2 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xff
+	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlayDoubleCry, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xff
 	call RoarEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_REFLECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x10
-	launchtemplate gProtectSpriteTemplate, 2, 0x3 0x18 0x0 0x5a @;Protect
+	createsprite gProtectSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x5a @;Protect
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gObstructCrossTemplate, 2, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x24
+	createsprite gObstructCrossTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x24
 	playsewithpan SE_M_LEER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
@@ -14065,38 +14063,38 @@ Move_METEOR_ASSAULT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS, 0, 12, 12, 0x0B1D   @Light orange
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 1, 0, 9, 0x0B1D	  @Light orange
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x30 0x0 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 1, 0, 9, 0x0B1D	  @Light orange
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x0, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, 0x83, 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xF
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_BG), 1, 0x10, 0x10, 0x7FFF @Screen flash white
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 1, 0x10, 0x10, 0x7FFF @Screen flash white
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5, 0x20, 0x1
 	call BasicExplosion
 	call BasicExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_BG), 1, 0x10, 0, 0x7FFF    @Screen revert from white
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 1, 0x10, 0, 0x7FFF    @Screen revert from white
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 BasicExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x4 0x10 0x10 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1
 	return
 
 Move_ETERNA_BEAM::
@@ -14109,7 +14107,7 @@ Move_STEEL_BEAM::
 	delay 48
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GUST
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x14 0x0 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 20
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_STEEL_BEAM
@@ -14175,7 +14173,7 @@ Move_METEOR_BEAM::
 	end @to do:
 
 Move_SHELL_SIDE_ARM::
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShellSideArm 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShellSideArm, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TRUE, Move_SHELL_SIDE_ARM_PHYSICAL
 	jumpargeq 0x0, FALSE, Move_SHELL_SIDE_ARM_SPECIAL
 Move_SHELL_SIDE_ARM_PHYSICAL: @ Modified Body Slam, placeholder
@@ -14210,13 +14208,13 @@ Move_SHELL_SIDE_ARM_SPECIAL: @ Modified Snipe Shot, placeholder
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_IMPACT_2, 0, 6, 6, RGB_MAGENTA
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 5, ANIM_TAG_LEER, 0, 6, 6, RGB_MAGENTA
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x82, 2 0x18 -12
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x18, -12
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GIGA_DRAIN, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSnipeShotBallTemplate 0x82, 3, 0 0 24,
+	createsprite gSnipeShotBallTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0, 24
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 2 5 1 4 0 8, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, 1, 4, 0, 8, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -14234,7 +14232,7 @@ Move_TERRAIN_PULSE::
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 1, 1, 0, 7, RGB_BLACK
-	launchtask AnimTask_TerrainPulse 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TerrainPulse, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TYPE_ELECTRIC, TerrainPulseElectric
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TYPE_GRASS, TerrainPulseGrass
 	jumpargeq 0x0, TYPE_FAIRY, TerrainPulseFairy
@@ -14338,19 +14336,19 @@ Move_POLTERGEIST::
 	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 2, 0, 16, 0, RGB_BLACK
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow 0x5 0x2 0x0 0x24
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DestinyBondWhiteShadow, 0x5, 0x0, 0x24
 	delay 0x30
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SAND_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_PoltergeistItem, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x5 0x5 0x1
-	launchtemplate gComplexPaletteBlendSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x7 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xa 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x5, 0x5, 0x1
+	createsprite gComplexPaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x7, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_NightmareClone 0x2 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x28 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_NightmareClone, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x28, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
@@ -15997,25 +15995,25 @@ Move_SPARK:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2
 	delay 0
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER, -31, 1, 5, 5, RGB(31, 31, 22)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), -31, 1, 5, 5, RGB(31, 31, 22)
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 32, 24, 190, 12, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0
 	delay 0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 80, 24, 22, 12, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 156, 24, 121, 13, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 1
 	delay 0
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER, -31, 1, 0, 0, RGB(31, 31, 22)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), -31, 1, 0, 0, RGB(31, 31, 22)
 	delay 10
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER, -31, 1, 5, 5, RGB(31, 31, 22)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), -31, 1, 5, 5, RGB(31, 31, 22)
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 100, 24, 60, 10, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 170, 24, 42, 11, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 1
 	delay 0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 238, 24, 165, 10, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 1
 	delay 0
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER, -31, 1, 0, 0, RGB(31, 31, 22)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), -31, 1, 0, 0, RGB(31, 31, 22)
 	delay 20
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER, -31, 1, 7, 7, RGB(31, 31, 22)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), -31, 1, 7, 7, RGB(31, 31, 22)
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0, 0, 32, 12, 0, 20, 0, 0
 	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0, 0, 32, 12, 64, 20, 1, 0
@@ -16027,7 +16025,7 @@ Move_SPARK:
 	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0, 0, 16, 12, 224, 20, 2, 0
 	delay 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER, -31, 1, 0, 0, RGB(31, 31, 22)
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), -31, 1, 0, 0, RGB(31, 31, 22)
 	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HYPER_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
@@ -16977,7 +16975,7 @@ SkyAttackSetUp:
 	jumpretfalse SkyAttackSetUpAgainstOpponent
 	goto SkyAttackSetUpAgainstPartner
 SkyAttackSetUpAgainstOpponent:
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER, 1, 0, 12, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 1, 0, 12, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 12
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 1, 8, 0, RGB_BLACK
@@ -16987,7 +16985,7 @@ SkyAttackSetUpAgainstOpponent:
 	delay 20
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 1, 15, 0, RGB_WHITE
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER, 1, 8, 0, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 1, 8, 0, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -18209,7 +18207,7 @@ Move_AROMATHERAPY:
 	createsprite gSparklingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 16, 12, -5, 0, 0, 32, 60, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_ANIM_1, 3, 10, 0, RGB(13, 31, 12)
+	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_ANIM_1), 3, 10, 0, RGB(13, 31, 12)
 	createsprite gBlendThinRingExpandingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 16, 0, 0, 0, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -19316,14 +19314,14 @@ Move_DRAGON_RAGE:
 Move_RAIN_DANCE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RAIN_DROPS
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAIN_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 2, 0, 4, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 2, 0, 4, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops, 2, 0, 3, 120
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops, 2, 0, 3, 120
 	delay 120
 	delay 30
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 2, 4, 0, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 2, 4, 0, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -20756,7 +20754,7 @@ Move_SUNNY_DAY:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SUNLIGHT
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 13, 3
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 1, 0, 6, RGB_WHITE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 1, 0, 6, RGB_WHITE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	panse_adjustnone SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, +1, 0
 	call SunnyDayLightRay
@@ -20764,7 +20762,7 @@ Move_SUNNY_DAY:
 	call SunnyDayLightRay
 	call SunnyDayLightRay
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 1, 6, 0, RGB_WHITE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 1, 6, 0, RGB_WHITE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -20980,9 +20978,9 @@ Move_HAZE:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HAZE, 0
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_HazeScrollingFog, 5
 	delay 30
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 2, 0, 16, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 2, 0, 16, RGB_BLACK
 	delay 90
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 1, 16, 0, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 1, 16, 0, RGB_BLACK
 	end
 
 Move_FIRE_PUNCH:
@@ -21803,7 +21801,7 @@ Move_FAKE_OUT:
 
 Move_SCARY_FACE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EYE_SPARKLE
-	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER, 3, 0, 16, RGB_BLACK
+	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 3, 0, 16, RGB_BLACK
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
@@ -21815,7 +21813,7 @@ Move_SCARY_FACE:
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeTargetInPattern, 3, 20, 1, FALSE
 	playsewithpan SE_M_STRING_SHOT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER, 3, 16, 0, RGB_BLACK
+	createsprite gSimplePaletteBlendSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER), 3, 16, 0, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -22141,7 +22139,7 @@ Move_ENCORE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPOTLIGHT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TAG_HAND
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSpotlight, 2
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN, 3, 0, 10, FALSE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, (BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN), 3, 0, 10, FALSE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gSpotlightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, -8
 	createsprite gClappingHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, -2, 0, 0, 0, 9
@@ -22152,7 +22150,7 @@ Move_ENCORE:
 	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlaySE2WithPanning, 5, SE_M_ENCORE2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 5, 1, 8, 1536, 5, ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN, 3, 10, 0, TRUE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, (BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN), 3, 10, 0, TRUE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_RemoveSpotlight, 2
 	end
@@ -22327,7 +22325,7 @@ Move_MORNING_SUN:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_STAR
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_MorningSunLightBeam, 5
 	delay 8
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 8, 0, 12, RGB_WHITE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 8, 0, 12, RGB_WHITE
 	delay 14
 	call MorningSunStar
 	call MorningSunStar
@@ -22344,7 +22342,7 @@ Move_MORNING_SUN:
 	call MorningSunStar
 	call MorningSunStar
 	call MorningSunStar
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 3, 12, 0, RGB_WHITE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 3, 12, 0, RGB_WHITE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	waitsound
 	call HealingEffect
@@ -22447,7 +22445,7 @@ Move_FLATTER:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CONFETTI
 	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlaySE2WithPanning, 5, SE_M_ENCORE2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSpotlight, 2
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN, 3, 0, 10, FALSE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, (BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN), 3, 0, 10, FALSE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gFlatterSpotlightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, -8, 80
 	delay 0
@@ -22478,7 +22476,7 @@ Move_FLATTER:
 	delay 5
 	createvisualtask SoundTask_PlaySE1WithPanning, 5, SE_M_FLATTER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN, 3, 10, 0, TRUE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 2, (BLDCNT_TGT1_BG3 | BLDCNT_TGT1_OBJ | BLDCNT_TGT1_BD | BLDCNT_EFFECT_DARKEN), 3, 10, 0, TRUE
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_RemoveSpotlight, 2
 	end
@@ -24570,13 +24568,13 @@ Status_Infestation:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES @circle particles
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_TARGET
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7320
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 30 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x7320
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 30, 0x1
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x0, 30
 	call InfestationVortex
 	call InfestationVortex
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xA 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x9 0x0 0x7320
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xA, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x9, 0x0, 0x7320
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -24655,13 +24653,13 @@ General_HangedOn:
 General_Rain:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RAIN_DROPS
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAIN_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 2, 0, 4, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 2, 0, 4, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops, 2, 0, 3, 60
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops, 2, 0, 3, 60
 	delay 50
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS_2, 2, 4, 0, RGB_BLACK
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 10, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 2, 4, 0, RGB_BLACK
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -24902,16 +24900,16 @@ General_ZMoveActivate:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SWEAT_BEAD @blue color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PAW_PRINT @yellow color
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	fadetobg BG_ZMOVE_ACTIVATE
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xFFFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFFF
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x6, ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x0, 0x6, 0x0, 0xb, 0x76BC
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x6, 0x0, 0xb, 0x76BC
 	call ZMoveBuffEffect
 	call ZMoveBuffEffect
 	call ZMoveBuffEffect
-	launchtemplate gZMoveSymbolSpriteTemplate 0x29 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gZMoveSymbolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 41, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	call ZMoveBuffEffect
 	call ZMoveBuffEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -24920,13 +24918,13 @@ General_ZMoveActivate:
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	end
 ZMoveBuffEffect:
-	launchtemplate gBlueZMoveEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gBlueZMoveEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1 @Red Buff
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1 @Red Buff
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gGreenZMoveEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gGreenZMoveEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gYellowZMoveEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gYellowZMoveEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 
@@ -24936,9 +24934,9 @@ General_TotemFlare::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SWEAT_BEAD @blue color
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PAW_PRINT @yellow color
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x6 0x0 0xb 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x6, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1f
 	call RainbowEndureEffect
 	call RainbowEndureEffect
 	call RainbowEndureEffect
@@ -24950,13 +24948,13 @@ General_TotemFlare::
 	end
 
 RainbowEndureEffect:
-	launchtemplate gBlueEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gBlueEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1 @Red Buff
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1 @Red Buff
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gGreenEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gGreenEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gYellowEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gYellowEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 
@@ -24986,7 +24984,7 @@ General_StrongWinds::
 	end
 
 General_PrimalReversion::
-	launchtask AnimTask_PrimalReversion 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PrimalReversion, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0, ITEM_RED_ORB, General_PrimalReversion_Omega
 	jumpargeq 0x0, ITEM_BLUE_ORB, General_PrimalReversion_Alpha
 General_PrimalReversion_Alpha:
@@ -25049,7 +25047,7 @@ General_AffectionHangedOn::
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 12, 3
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 5, 0, 12, 4096, 4, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 15
-	launchtask AnimTask_AffectionHangedOn 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AffectionHangedOn, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0, FRIENDSHIP_100_TO_149, General_AffectionHangedOn_3Hearts
 	jumpargeq 0x0, FRIENDSHIP_150_TO_199, General_AffectionHangedOn_4Hearts
 	jumpargeq 0x0, FRIENDSHIP_200_TO_254, General_AffectionHangedOn_5Hearts
@@ -25166,75 +25164,75 @@ Move_BREAKNECK_BLITZ::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLAT_ROCK
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0x5 0x20 	@ shake screen
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0x5 0x20 	@ shake banks
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0x5, 0x20 	@ shake screen
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0x5, 0x20 	@ shake banks
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EARTHQUAKE, 0x0
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	splitbgprio ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendPalInAndOutByTag, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_HOLLOW_ORB, 0x4c00, 0xe, 0x0, 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2b
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x55
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x80
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xaa
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xd5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendPalInAndOutByTag, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_HOLLOW_ORB, 0x4c00, 0xe, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2b
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xaa
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xd5
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x2b
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x55
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x80
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xaa
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0xd5
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x2b
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x55
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xaa
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzDanceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xd5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_DRILL
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xf700 0x300 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xf700, 0x300, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_WindUpLunge 0x5 0x7 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x17 0xa 0x28 0xa
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_WindUpLunge, 0x5, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x17, 0xa, 0x28, 0xa
 	delay 0x23
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1		@ 0, 0
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1		@ 0, 0
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xa 0xfff6 0x1 0x1		@  +10, -10
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0xfff6, 0x1, 0x1		@  +10, -10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xf 0xfff1 0x1 0x1		@ +15, -15
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xf, 0xfff1, 0x1, 0x1		@ +15, -15
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x14 0xffec 0x1 0x1		@ +20, -20
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x14, 0xffec, 0x1, 0x1		@ +20, -20
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x19 0xffe7 0x1 0x1		@ +25, -25
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe6 0x10 0x1 0x4
+	createsprite gBreakneckBlitzHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x19, 0xffe7, 0x1, 0x1		@ +25, -25
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe6, 0x10, 0x1, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x8 0xfe00 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x8, 0xfe00, 0x1, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x0, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x8 0xfe00 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x8, 0xfe00, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xa
 	delay 0x19
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x6
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
@@ -25246,85 +25244,85 @@ Move_ALL_OUT_PUMMELING:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FLAT_ROCK
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call EndureEffect
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x9 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x1f
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x1f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call EndureEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_ROCK_WRECKER
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x800 0x0 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x800, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x2 SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_FOOT_1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_FOOT_1, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xfffa 0x12 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_CHOP 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfffa, 0x12, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_CHOP, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0x10 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_FIST_1 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_FIST_1, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0x15 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_FOOT_2 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0x15, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_FOOT_2, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0x14 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_FIST_1 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_FIST_1, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0x17 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_CHOP 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x17, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_CHOP, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0x11 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_FOOT_1 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0x11, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_FOOT_1, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffb0 0x10 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_FOOT_2 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffb0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_FOOT_2, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffa0 0x15 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 ANIM_CHOP 0x1
+	createsprite gAllOutPummelingOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffa0, 0x15, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, ANIM_CHOP, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_WindUpLunge 0x5 0x7 0x0 0xffe8 0x8 0x17 0xa 0x28 0xa
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_WindUpLunge, 0x5, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x8, 0x17, 0xa, 0x28, 0xa
 	delay 0x23
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffd0 0x0 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffd0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
 	blendoff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	end
@@ -25336,13 +25334,13 @@ Move_SUPERSONIC_SKYSTRIKE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @ focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BIRD @ sky attack bird
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @ hit
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x1 0xf 0x0 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
@@ -25350,14 +25348,14 @@ Move_SUPERSONIC_SKYSTRIKE:
 	delay 0x20
 	delay 0xA
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_DoomDesireLightBeam 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DoomDesireLightBeam, 0x5
 	delay 0x9
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x9
@@ -25367,37 +25365,37 @@ Move_SUPERSONIC_SKYSTRIKE:
 	delay 0x19
 	fadetobg BG_SKY
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 0x1 SupersonicSkystrikeOnPlayer
 SupersonicSkystrikeOnOpponent:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xf800 0x800 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xf800, 0x800, 0x0, 0xffff
 	goto FinishSupersonicSkystrike
 SupersonicSkystrikeOnPlayer:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x800 0xf800 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x800, 0xf800, 0x0, 0xffff
 FinishSupersonicSkystrike:
 	waitbgfadein
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSupersonicSkystrikeFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gSupersonicSkystrikeFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xff00 0x15 0x0 0x4
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xc 0xffe8 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -48, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 0xffda 0xfff6 0x18 	@ 16, -16, -10, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xe 0xffec 0xffee 0x18 	@ 14, -52, -18, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xc 0xffdc 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -32, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xc 0xffd0 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -24, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 0xfff0 0xfff6 0x18 	@ 16, -38, -10, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xe 0xffcc 0xffee 0x18 	@ 14, -20, -18, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xc 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -36, -16, 24
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xff00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x4
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe8, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -48, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10, 0xffda, 0xfff6, 0x18 	@ 16, -16, -10, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffec, 0xffee, 0x18 	@ 14, -52, -18, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffdc, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -32, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffd0, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -24, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10, 0xfff0, 0xfff6, 0x18 	@ 16, -38, -10, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffcc, 0xffee, 0x18 	@ 14, -20, -18, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -36, -16, 24
 	delay 0x30
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -25409,82 +25407,82 @@ Move_ACID_DOWNPOUR:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE	@ poison bubbles
 	fadetobg BG_POISON
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 0x1 AcidDownpourOnPlayer
 AcidDownpourOnOpponent:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xff10 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xff10, 0x1, 0xffff
 	goto FinishAcidDownpour
 AcidDownpourOnPlayer:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xf0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xf0, 0x1, 0xffff
 FinishAcidDownpour:
 	waitbgfadein
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_TOXIC, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0xd, 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x32, 0x1
 	call AcidDownpourFlareOnAttacker
 	call AcidDownpourFlareOnAttacker
 	call AcidDownpourFlareOnAttacker
 	delay 0x5
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	delay 0x20
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_BUBBLE3, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0xd, 0x3
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x2a
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x54
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x7e
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0xa8
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0xd2
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x0
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x2a
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x54
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x7e
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0xa8
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0xd2
 	delay 0x20
 	panse SE_M_WHIRLPOOL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateSurfWave 0x2 0x1 ANIM_SURF_PAL_SLUDGE_WAVE
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x7 0xd87c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x2 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSurfWave, 0x2, ANIM_SURF_PAL_SLUDGE_WAVE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x0, 0x7, 0xd87c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x2, 0x32, 0x1
 	call AcidDownpourFlare
 	call AcidDownpourFlare
 	delay 0x15
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xfd00 0x15 0x0 0x2a
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfd00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x2a
 	delay 0x2c
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x7 0x0 0xd87c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x7, 0x0, 0xd87c
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitbgfadein
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 AcidDownpourFlare:
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_TARGET
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 AcidDownpourFlareOnAttacker:
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gAcidDownpourAuraSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -25494,36 +25492,36 @@ Move_TECTONIC_RAGE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @ rollout small rocks
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROCKS @ rollout
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @ hit
-	launchtemplate gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x0 0xb4
-	launchtemplate gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x3 0x0 0x1 0xb4
+	createsprite gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xb4
+	createsprite gDirtMoundSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1, 0x0, 0x1, 0xb4
 	monbg_static ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_DigDownMovement 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_DigDownMovement, 0x2, 0x0
 	delay 0x6
 	call DigThrowDirt
 	call DigThrowDirt
 	call DigThrowDirt
 	call DigThrowDirt
-	launchtask AnimTask_TectonicRageRollout 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TectonicRageRollout, 0x2
 	call DigThrowDirt
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	delay 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xff00 0x15 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xff00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x4
 	delay 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	fadetobg BG_TECTONIC_RAGE	@ brown/yellow sky uppercut
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_DIRT_MOUND @ dig
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @ rollout small rocks
@@ -25534,73 +25532,73 @@ Move_TECTONIC_RAGE:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2 @ explosion
 	waitbgfadeout
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xf800 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xf800, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0xc8 0xffe0 0x0 0x64 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x1e 0xffe0 0x10 0x5a 0x1
-	launchtemplate gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x96 0xffe0 0x20 0x3c 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x5a 0xffe0 0x30 0x50 0x3
-	launchtemplate gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x6e 0xffe0 0x40 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x3c 0xffe0 0x50 0x46 0x1
+	createsprite gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0xc8, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x64, 0x0
+	createsprite gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x1e, 0xffe0, 0x10, 0x5a, 0x1
+	createsprite gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x96, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x3c, 0x2
+	createsprite gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x5a, 0xffe0, 0x30, 0x50, 0x3
+	createsprite gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x6e, 0xffe0, 0x40, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gEruptionFallingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x3c, 0xffe0, 0x50, 0x46, 0x1
 	delay 0x16
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0x8 0x3c
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0x8 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0x8, 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0x8, 0x3c
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x10, 0xc
 	delay 0x30
 	call TectonicRageExplosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x0 0xfff0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x20 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x20, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	call TectonicRageExplosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffd8 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffe0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x28 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x40 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x28 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x20 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffd8 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x40, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x28, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	call TectonicRageExplosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffa0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffc4 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x3c 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x60 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x3c 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x30 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc4 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffa0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffc4, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x3c, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x60, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x3c, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTectonicRageBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc4, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	call TectonicRageExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 TectonicRageExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gTectonicRageExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 
@@ -25612,27 +25610,27 @@ Move_CONTINENTAL_CRUSH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @ focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @ hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_REALLY_BIG_ROCK
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call ContinentalCrashBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x2dd3
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x2dd3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call ContinentalCrashBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call ContinentalCrashBuffEffect
 	delay 0x4
 	delay 0xA
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_GetTimeOfDay 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GetTimeOfDay, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x0 ContinentalCrushDay
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x2 ContinentalCrushAfternoon
 ContinentalCrushNight:
@@ -25650,15 +25648,15 @@ FinishContinentalCrush:
 	delay 0x5
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x2dd3
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x2dd3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call ContinentalCrushStockpileRocks
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call ContinentalCrushStockpileRocks
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushGrowingRockSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x2dd3
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushGrowingRockSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x2dd3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call ContinentalCrushStockpileRocks
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
@@ -25668,87 +25666,87 @@ FinishContinentalCrush:
 	fadetobg BG_IN_AIR
 	waitbgfadeout
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xf800 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xf800, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	loopsewithpan SE_FALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x20, 0x4 @;Falling sound
 	delay 0x1e
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0xc8 0xffe0 0x0 0x64 0x0
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x1e 0xffe0 0x10 0x5a 0x1
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x96 0xffe0 0x20 0x3c 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x5a 0xffe0 0x30 0x50 0x3
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x6e 0xffe0 0x40 0x32 0x0
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x5 0x3c 0xffe0 0x50 0x46 0x1
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0xc8, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x64, 0x0
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x1e, 0xffe0, 0x10, 0x5a, 0x1
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x96, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x3c, 0x2
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x5a, 0xffe0, 0x30, 0x50, 0x3
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x6e, 0xffe0, 0x40, 0x32, 0x0
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushEruptionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x3c, 0xffe0, 0x50, 0x46, 0x1
 	delay 0x16
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x5 0x8 0x1c
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x4 0x8 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x5, 0x8, 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x4, 0x8, 0x1c
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW	@ fly
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @ dig
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @ focus energy
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @ hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_REALLY_BIG_ROCK
 	delay 0x30
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushBigRockStompSpriteTemplate, 0x82, 0x4, 0, 0x3c, 3, ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x7 0x0000
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushBigRockStompSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0x3c, 3, ANIM_TARGET
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x0, 0x7, 0x0000
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xff00 0x15 0x0 0x4
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xc 0xffe8 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -48, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 0xffda 0xfff6 0x18	@ 16, -16, -10, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xe 0xffec 0xffee 0x18 	@ 14, -52, -18, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xc 0xffdc 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -32, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xc 0xffd0 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -24, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 0xfff0 0xfff6 0x18	@ 16, -38, -10, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xe 0xffcc 0xffee 0x18 	@ 14, -20, -18, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xc 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -36, -16, 24
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xff00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x4
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe8, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -48, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10, 0xffda, 0xfff6, 0x18	@ 16, -16, -10, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffec, 0xffee, 0x18 	@ 14, -52, -18, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffdc, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -32, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffd0, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -24, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10, 0xfff0, 0xfff6, 0x18	@ 16, -38, -10, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffcc, 0xffee, 0x18 	@ 14, -20, -18, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -36, -16, 24
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x0000	@undo pal change on tgt
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x7, 0x0, 0x0000	@undo pal change on tgt
 	delay 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitbgfadein
 	delay 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 ContinentalCrashBuffEffect:
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 ContinentalCrushStockpileRocks:
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x0 0xffc0 0x20    @ 0,-32
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffc0, 0x20    @ 0,-32
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2c 0xffd4 0x20   @ +44,-44
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2c, 0xffd4, 0x20   @ +44,-44
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x3c 0x0 0x20      @ +60,0
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x0, 0x20      @ +60,0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x28 0x28 0x20     @ +40,+40
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x28, 0x28, 0x20     @ +40,+40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x20      @ +0,+56
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x20      @ +0,+56
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0xffda 0x26 0x20   @ -38,+38
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xffda, 0x26, 0x20   @ -38,+38
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0xffca 0x0 0x20    @ -54, +0
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xffca, 0x0, 0x20    @ -54, +0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0xffdc 0xffdc 0x20 @ -36, -36
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xffdc, 0xffdc, 0x20 @ -36, -36
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x0 0xffce 0x20    @ 0, -50
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffce, 0x20    @ 0, -50
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x22 0xffde 0x20   @ +34, -34
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x22, 0xffde, 0x20   @ +34, -34
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2e 0x0 0x20 		@ +46, +0
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2e, 0x0, 0x20 		@ +46, +0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x20 0x20 0x20 	@ +32, +32
+	createsprite gContinentalCrushNeedleArmSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x20, 0x20, 0x20 	@ +32, +32
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -25759,12 +25757,12 @@ Move_SAVAGE_SPIN_OUT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_STRING @string shot
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPIDER_WEB @spider web
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @rocks
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80c
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x4 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutGreenChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	setalpha 12, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4, 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutGreenChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	delay 0x19
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x14
@@ -25772,17 +25770,17 @@ Move_SAVAGE_SPIN_OUT::
 	delay 0xf
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x0
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	call gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplateSHOT
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x5 0x0 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0x0, 0x32, 0x1
 	call gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplateSHOT
 	call gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplateSHOT
 	call gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplateSHOT
-	launchtemplate gSpiderWebSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0	@ spider web
+	createsprite gSpiderWebSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2	@ spider web
 	call gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplateSHOT
 	delay 0xe
 	blendoff
@@ -25794,18 +25792,18 @@ Move_SAVAGE_SPIN_OUT::
 	delay 0x1
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	delay 0x0
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET SavageSpinOutOnPlayer
 SavageSpinOutOnOpponent:
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutCacoonSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x80
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutCacoonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x80
 	goto FinishSavageSpinOut
 SavageSpinOutOnPlayer:
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutCacoonSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x6 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x80
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutCacoonSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x80
 FinishSavageSpinOut:
 	fadetobg BG_IN_AIR
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x1000 0x0 0xffff	@+0x1000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1000, 0x0, 0xffff	@+0x1000
 	waitbgfadein
 	delay 0x10
 	call SlowSavageSpinOutBackgroundSpeed
@@ -25831,7 +25829,7 @@ FinishSavageSpinOut:
 	delay 0xc
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 	@;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles - no idea why though - something to do with the background scrolling
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0		@ user fly on screen on enemy side
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2		@ user fly on screen on enemy side
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1E
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND
@@ -25839,69 +25837,69 @@ FinishSavageSpinOut:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CUT @cut
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2 @explosion
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @white/gray
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x82, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 0x82, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x1
 	createsprite gSavageSpinOutGreenCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x28, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	createsprite gSavageSpinOutGreenCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x28, 0xffd0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAZOR_WIND, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gSpiderWebSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0	@ spider web
+	createsprite gSpiderWebSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2	@ spider web
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutWhiteExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplateSHOT:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0xe 0xfff4 0x0 0xfff4 0xf 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x1a 0x8 0xc 0x8 0xf 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xe, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xf, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1a, 0x8, 0xc, 0x8, 0xf, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0xe 0xfff4 0x0 0xfff4 0xf 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x1a 0x8 0xc 0x8 0xf 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xe, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xf, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1a, 0x8, 0xc, 0x8, 0xf, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0xe 0xfff4 0x0 0xfff4 0xf 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x1a 0x8 0xc 0x8 0xf 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xe, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xf, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1a, 0x8, 0xc, 0x8, 0xf, 0x2, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0xe 0xfff4 0x0 0xfff4 0xf 0x3 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x1a 0x8 0xc 0x8 0xf 0x3 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xe, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0xf, 0x3, 0x0
+	createsprite gSavageSpinOutStringBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1a, 0x8, 0xc, 0x8, 0xf, 0x3, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 SavageSpinOutCrash_1:
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x0 0xc 0xffe8 0xfff0 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x0 0x10 0xffda 0xfff6 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x1 0xe 0xffec 0xffee 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x1 0xc 0xffdc 0xfff0 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe8, 0xfff0, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0xffda, 0xfff6, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffec, 0xffee, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffdc, 0xfff0, 0x18
 	return
 SavageSpinOutCrash_2:
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x0 0xc 0xffd0 0xfff0 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x0 0x10 0xfff0 0xfff6 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x1 0xe 0xffcc 0xffee 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x1 0xc 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffd0, 0xfff0, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0xfff0, 0xfff6, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffcc, 0xffee, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x18
 	return
 SlowSavageSpinOutBackgroundSpeed:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xfd56 0x0 0xffff	@-0x2aa
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xfd56, 0x0, 0xffff	@-0x2aa
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -25913,13 +25911,13 @@ Move_NEVER_ENDING_NIGHTMARE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME @blast burn
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @hex
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call NeverendingNightmareBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x40c0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x40c0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call NeverendingNightmareBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call NeverendingNightmareBuffEffect
@@ -25940,100 +25938,100 @@ Move_NEVER_ENDING_NIGHTMARE::
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_NEVERENDING_NIGHTMARE
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4 0x78 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4, 0x78, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_WHIRLPOOL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call NeverendingNightmareHands
 	call NeverendingNightmareHands
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x40c0		@ fade to purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0		@ fade to purple
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX, 0x2, 0xA, 0xA, 0x580A @;Purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX, 0x2, 0xA, 0xA, 0x580A @;Purple
 	call NeverendingNightmareGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x0 0xfff0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x20 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x20, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call NeverendingNightmareGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffd8 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffe0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x28 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x40 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x28 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x20 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffd8 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x40, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x28, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call NeverendingNightmareGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffa0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffc4 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x3c 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x60 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x3c 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x30 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc4 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffa0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffc4, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x3c, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x60, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x3c, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc4, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call NeverendingNightmareGeyser
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x10 0x0 0x40c0		@ fade to normal
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0		@ fade to normal
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 NeverendingNightmareBuffEffect:
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareFocusEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 NeverendingNightmareTargetRings:
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareRingTargetSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareRingTargetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	return
 NeverendingNightmareAttackerRings:
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareRingAttackerSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareRingAttackerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0xe
 	return
 NeverendingNightmareHands:
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x0 0xffc0 0x20 	@ 0,-32
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffc0, 0x20 	@ 0,-32
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x2c 0xffd4 0x20 	@ +44,-44
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x2c, 0xffd4, 0x20 	@ +44,-44
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x3c 0x0 0x20 		@ +60,0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x0, 0x20 		@ +60,0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x28 0x28 0x20 	@ +40,+40
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x28, 0x28, 0x20 	@ +40,+40
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x20 		@ +0,+56
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x20 		@ +0,+56
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xffda 0x26 0x20 	@ -38,+38
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xffda, 0x26, 0x20 	@ -38,+38
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xffca 0x0 0x20 	@ -54, +0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xffca, 0x0, 0x20 	@ -54, +0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xffdc 0xffdc 0x20 @ -36, -36
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xffdc, 0xffdc, 0x20 @ -36, -36
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x0 0xffce 0x20 	@ 0, -50
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffce, 0x20 	@ 0, -50
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x22 0xffde 0x20 	@ +34, -34
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x22, 0xffde, 0x20 	@ +34, -34
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x2e 0x0 0x20 		@ +46, +0
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x2e, 0x0, 0x20 		@ +46, +0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x20 0x20 0x20 	@ +32, +32
+	createsprite gNeverEndingNightmareHandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x20, 0x20, 0x20 	@ +32, +32
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 NeverendingNightmareGeyser:
@@ -26098,13 +26096,13 @@ Move_CORKSCREW_CRASH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @rock
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x6318	@fade atker to gray
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_SPIKES, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x6318 @;Gray
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x6318	@fade atker to gray
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_SPIKES, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x6318 @;Gray
 	playsewithpan SE_ESCALATOR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x4f 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x4f, 0x1
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call CorkscrewCrashMetalFlare
 	call CorkscrewCrashMetalFlare
 	call CorkscrewCrashMetalFlare
@@ -26112,50 +26110,50 @@ Move_CORKSCREW_CRASH::
 	call CorkscrewCrashMetalFlare
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0xb 0x0 0x6318	@fade atker back
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0, 0x6318	@fade atker back
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	stopsound
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x0 0x4e0 0x24 0x15 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4e0, 0x24, 0x15, 0x1, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_ESCALATOR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	fadetobg BG_HIGHSPEED_OPPONENT
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xf700 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xf700, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET CorkscrewCrashOnPlayer
 CorkscrewCrashOnOpponent:
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashRightUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x88 0x100 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashRightUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x88, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashLeftUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x38 0xfff0 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashLeftUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x38, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
 	goto FinishCorkscrewCrash
 CorkscrewCrashOnPlayer:
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashLeftDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x08 0xfff0 0x0f 0x15
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashLeftDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x08, 0xfff0, 0x0f, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashRightDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x38 0x100 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashRightDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
 FinishCorkscrewCrash:
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashStrikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashStrikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT	@hit
 	delay 0x10
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xff00 0xf 0x0 0x4 @ shove target down a bit
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xff00, 0xf, 0x0, 0x4 @ shove target down a bit
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x3 0x0 0xffc0 0x0f
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xffc0, 0x0f
 	delay 0xf
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x30
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x3 0x0 0xfffe 0x03
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x30
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfffe, 0x03
 	call CorkscrewCrashSpinningWind
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
 	delay 0x6
@@ -26165,7 +26163,7 @@ FinishCorkscrewCrash:
 	delay 0x6
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x3 0x0 0xfffe 0x03
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfffe, 0x03
 	delay 0x6
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
 	delay 0x6
@@ -26173,72 +26171,72 @@ FinishCorkscrewCrash:
 	delay 0x6
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x3 0x0 0xfffe 0x03
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashCorkscrewFlyDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfffe, 0x03
 	delay 0x4
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
 	delay 0x6
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
 	delay 0x6
 	call CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
 	call ResetFromWhiteScreen
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 CorkscrewCrashSpinningWind:
-	launchtemplate gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x0 0xfff8 0x1 0x2c 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x3c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x0 0x8 0x1 0x3c 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x0 0x10 0x1 0x3c 0x3
-	launchtemplate gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x0 0x18 0x1 0x3c 0x4
-	launchtemplate gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x5 0x0 0x20 0x1 0x3c 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x2c, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x1
+	createsprite gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x2
+	createsprite gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x3
+	createsprite gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x18, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x4
+	createsprite gWhirlwindLineSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1, 0x3c, 0x0
 	return
 CorkscrewCrashMetalFlare:
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gCorkscrewCrashMetalBitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 CorkscrewCrashSprayRocks:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x0 0xc 0xffe8 0xfff0 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x0 0x10 0xffda 0xfff6 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x1 0xe 0xffec 0xffee 0x18
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 0x1 0x1 0xc 0xffdc 0xfff0 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe8, 0xfff0, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0xffda, 0xfff6, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffec, 0xffee, 0x18
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffdc, 0xfff0, 0x18
 	return
 
 
 Move_INFERNO_OVERDRIVE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @fire
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT, 0x0, 0xA, 0xA, 0x1F
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT, 0x0, 0xA, 0xA, 0x1F
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_INFERNO_OVERDRIVE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET InfernoOverdriveOnPlayer
 InfernoOverdriveOnOpponent:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xfb00 0x0 0x0 0xFFFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xfb00, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFFF
 	goto FinishInfernoOverdrive
 InfernoOverdriveOnPlayer:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0500 0x0 0x0 0xFFFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0500, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFFF
 FinishInfernoOverdrive:
 	waitbgfadein
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x13, 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x4f 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x4f, 0x1
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	call InfernoOverdriveFireSpin
 	call InfernoOverdriveFireSpin
 	call InfernoOverdriveFireSpin
@@ -26253,17 +26251,17 @@ FinishInfernoOverdrive:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red color
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveSuperpowerSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0 		@ super power shot
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveSuperpowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0 		@ super power shot
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x8 0x0 0x10 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x8, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x2 0x4f 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x2, 0x4f, 0x1
 	call InfernoOverdriveExplosion
 	delay 0x6
 	call InfernoOverdriveExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x001b	@ red bg pal
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x001b	@ red bg pal
 	delay 0x6
 	call InfernoOverdriveExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -26271,59 +26269,59 @@ FinishInfernoOverdrive:
 	blendoff
 	end
 InfernoOverdriveFireSpin:
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 InfernoOverdriveExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gInfernoOverdriveExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	return
 
 
@@ -26334,28 +26332,28 @@ Move_HYDRO_VORTEX::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_ORB @whirlpool
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateSurfWave 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSurfWave, 0x2, 0x0
 	delay 0x18
 	panse SE_M_SURF, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HEADBUTT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDiveBallSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gDiveBallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIVE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDiveWaterSplashSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gDiveWaterSplashSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0
 	call DiveSetUpWaterDroplets
 	call DiveSetUpWaterDroplets
 	call DiveSetUpWaterDroplets
 	call DiveSetUpWaterDroplets
 	call DiveSetUpWaterDroplets
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xfd00 0x15 0x0 0x1a
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfd00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x1a
 	delay 0x1a
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x7
 	delay 0x5
 	fadetobg BG_WATER_PULSE
 	waitbgfadeout
@@ -26366,77 +26364,77 @@ Move_HYDRO_VORTEX::
 	call HydroVortexBubbles
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	playsewithpan SE_M_WATERFALL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5da0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPLASH
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SWEAT_BEAD
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT
-	launchtemplate gHydroVortexSuperpowerSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gHydroVortexSuperpowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gHydroVortexImpactSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xa 0xfff8 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gHydroVortexImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x5da0
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GUST
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x8 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x1, 0x8, 0x3c
 	call HydroVortexWhirlpoolHurricane
 	call HydroVortexWhirlpoolHurricane
 	call HydroVortexWhirlpoolHurricane
 	call HydroVortexWhirlpoolHurricane
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x10 0x0 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x5da0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 HydroVortexBubbles:
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xa 0xa 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x14 0xffec 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xffec, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0xffec, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff1 0xf 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff6 0xffec 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff6, 0xffec, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xffec, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x10 0xfff8 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xfff8, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0xfff8, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x5 0x8 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5, 0x8, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x8, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0xfff0 0x0 0x14 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0x0, 0x14, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	createsprite gSmallBubblePairSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff0, 0x0, 0x14, ANIM_TARGET
 	return
 HydroVortexWhirlpoolHurricane:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_WHIRLPOOL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gHydroVortexHurricaneSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gHydroVortexImpactSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff6 0xfff8 0x1 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x46
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 0x1
+	createsprite gHydroVortexHurricaneSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gHydroVortexImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff6, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette, 0x5, 0x1, 0x46
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 0x1
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a 0x1
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gHydroVortexImpactSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xa 0xfff8 0x1 0x1
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 0x1
+	createsprite gHydroVortexImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xa, 0xfff8, 0x1, 0x1
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e 0x1
-	launchtemplate gHydroVortexHurricaneSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
-	launchtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x46
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, 0x1
+	createsprite gHydroVortexHurricaneSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette, 0x5, 0x1, 0x46
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce 0x1
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -26448,33 +26446,33 @@ Move_BLOOM_DOOM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GUST @hurricane
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @hex diamond
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	setblends 0x80c
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x4 0x0
+	setalpha 12, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4, 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x9, 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomGreenChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBloomDoomGreenChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
 	delay 0x3C
 	blendoff
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x4
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x4
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x8
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0xc
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0xc
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x14
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x14
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x18
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ATTRACT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	call BloomDoomHurricane
@@ -26505,19 +26503,19 @@ Move_BLOOM_DOOM::
 	waitbgfadein
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x18 0x10 0x0 0x2 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x40 0x18 0x0 0x3 0x1 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapyBigFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x2 0x1 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x18, 0x10, 0x0, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x40, 0x18, 0x0, 0x3, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapyBigFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0x7, 0xf0, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x4 0x32 0x1		@ shake attacker
+	createsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0xf0, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1		@ shake attacker
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x72 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x33ed
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x72, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x33ed
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
@@ -26529,9 +26527,9 @@ Move_BLOOM_DOOM::
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x30 0xc 0x0 0x4 0x3 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x10 0x0 0x3 0x2 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x4a 0x18 0xb4 0x3 0x2 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x30, 0xc, 0x0, 0x4, 0x3, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x10, 0x0, 0x3, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x4a, 0x18, 0xb4, 0x3, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
@@ -26542,18 +26540,18 @@ Move_BLOOM_DOOM::
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
 	call BloomDoomHyperBeam
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x7 0x50 0x1e 0x0 0x4 0x1 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x80 0xc 0x0 0x3 0x3 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gAromatherapyBigFlowerSpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x5a 0x10 0x0 0x2 0x1 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x50, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x4, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapySmallFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x80, 0xc, 0x0, 0x3, 0x3, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gAromatherapyBigFlowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x5a, 0x10, 0x0, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0xb 0x0 0x33ed
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0xb, 0x0, 0x33ed
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	call BloomDoomPetalBlast
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x33ed
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x33ed
 	call BloomDoomPetalBlast
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPartner 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPartner, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x1 BloomDoomFadeScreenTargetPartner
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL - ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x33ed	@ green bg pal
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF), 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x33ed	@ green bg pal
 BloomDoomEnding:
 	call BloomDoomPetalBlast
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -26561,76 +26559,76 @@ BloomDoomEnding:
 	call ResetFromGreenScreen
 	end
 BloomDoomFadeScreenTargetPartner:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT1 | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x33ed	@ green bg pal
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_ATK_PARTNER), 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x33ed	@ green bg pal
 	goto BloomDoomEnding
 BloomDoomHurricane:
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomHurricaneSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
-	launchtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette 0x5 0x2 0x1 0x46
+	createsprite gBloomDoomHurricaneSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AnimateGustTornadoPalette, 0x5, 0x1, 0x46
 	return
 BloomDoomFlowerGeyser:
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xfffc 0x10	@ -4, -0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xfffc, 0x10	@ -4, -0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x100D 0x10	@
+	createsprite gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x100D, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x4 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x4, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomFlowerGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
 	return
 BloomDoomHyperBeam:
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomGreenBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomGreenBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gBloomDoomGreenBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite gBloomDoomGreenBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 BloomDoomPetalBlast:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffe0 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x16 0xffea 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x16, 0xffea, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x1e 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x14 0x14 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x14, 0x14, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffed 0x13 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffed, 0x13, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffe5 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffe5, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0xffee 0xffee 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0xffee, 0xffee, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xffe7 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xffe7, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x11 0xffef 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x11, 0xffef, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x17 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x17, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gBloomDoomPetalStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gBloomDoomExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 ResetFromGreenScreen:
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x33ED @Everything from green
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x33ED @Everything from green
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitbgfadein
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x33ED
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x33ED
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	return
 
@@ -26643,118 +26641,118 @@ Move_GIGAVOLT_HAVOC::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GRAY_SMOKE
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGigavoltHavocChargingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x20 0x18 0xbe 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x50 0x18 0x16 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x9c 0x18 0x79 0xd 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gGigavoltHavocChargingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x20, 0x18, 0xbe, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x50, 0x18, 0x16, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x9c, 0x18, 0x79, 0xd, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0x20 0x14 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0x60 0x14 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0xa0 0x14 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0xe0 0x14 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0x20, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0x60, 0x14, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0xa0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0xe0, 0x14, 0x2, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0x64 0x18 0x3c 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xaa 0x18 0x2a 0xb 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0x64, 0x18, 0x3c, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xaa, 0x18, 0x2a, 0xb, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate 0x0 0x7 0xee 0x18 0xa5 0xa 0x0 0x1 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricitySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0, 0xee, 0x18, 0xa5, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3c 0x2 0xc 	@charge particles to user
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x2, 0xc 	@charge particles to user
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gGigavoltHavocLaunchSpearSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gGigavoltHavocLaunchSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0xe
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x8 0x1c 	@shake target
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x8, 0x1c 	@shake target
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HAVOC_SPEAR
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SHOCK_3 @thunderbolt
-	launchtemplate gThunderboltOrbSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x3
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x5bff
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+	createsprite gThunderboltOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x5bff
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HYPER_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x19
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX
@@ -26780,11 +26778,11 @@ Move_GIGAVOLT_HAVOC::
 @	call HavocSpearSparkTarget
 	call HavocSpearGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0xc, 0x0, 0x5bff
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0000
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xa 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xa
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 HavocSpearGeyser:
@@ -26798,14 +26796,14 @@ HavocSpearGeyser:
 	delay 1
 	return
 HavocSpearSparkTarget:
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0xc 0x0 0x14 0x0 0x8000
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0x0 0x14 0x0 0x8000
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0xc 0x40 0x14 0x1 0x8000
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0x40 0x14 0x1 0x8000
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0xc 0x80 0x14 0x0 0x8000
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc 0x80 0x14 0x0 0x8000
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0xc SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x14 0x2 0x8000
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0xc SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x14 0x2 0x8000
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0xc, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x8000
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0x0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x8000
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0xc, 0x40, 0x14, 0x1, 0x8000
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0x40, 0x14, 0x1, 0x8000
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0xc, 0x80, 0x14, 0x0, 0x8000
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, 0x80, 0x14, 0x0, 0x8000
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0xc, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x14, 0x2, 0x8000
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0xc, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x14, 0x2, 0x8000
 	return
 
 
@@ -26816,46 +26814,46 @@ Move_SHATTERED_PSYCHE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_PETAL @pink
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TORN_METAL @brick break shatter
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_SetAllNonAttackersInvisiblity 0x5 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SetAllNonAttackersInvisiblity, 0x5, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsychePinkChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsychePinkChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0xc
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x4
 	fadetobg BG_SHATTERED_PSYCHE
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude 0x5 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPalExclude, 0x5, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x3 0x0 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 0x5 0x5 0xfffc 0xfffc 0xf 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 0x5, 0xfffc, 0xfffc, 0xf, 0x1, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 ShatteredPsycheCheckBattler:
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET ShatteredPsycheOnPlayer
 ShatteredPsycheOnOpponent:
 	call ShatteredPsycheFlingOpponent
@@ -26870,102 +26868,102 @@ ShatteredPsycheFinish:
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	restorebg
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0xf 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore 0x5 0x5 0xfffc 0xfffc 0xf 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0xf, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ScaleMonAndRestore, 0x5, 0xfffc, 0xfffc, 0xf, 0x1, 0x1
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0  		@ -8, -12
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 ShatteredPsycheFlingOpponent:
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe6 0x10 0x1 0x4	@ -26, +16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe6, 0x10, 0x1, 0x4	@ -26, +16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x1a 0xfff0 0x1 0x1	@ 26, -16
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1a, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1	@ 26, -16
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x1a 0xfff0 0x1 0x4	@ -26,-16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1a, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x4	@ -26,-16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe6 0x10 0x1 0x1	@ 26, 16
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe6, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1	@ 26, 16
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x20 0x1 0x4	@ 0,32
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1, 0x4	@ 0,32
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0xffe0 0x1 0x1	@ 0, -32
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x1, 0x1	@ 0, -32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xffe0 0x1 0x4	@ 0,-32
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x1, 0x4	@ 0,-32
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x20 0x1 0x1	@ 0, 32
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1, 0x1	@ 0, 32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x1a 0x10 0x1 0x4	@ 26,16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1a, 0x10, 0x1, 0x4	@ 26,16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe6 0xfff0 0x1 0x1	@ -26, -16
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe6, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1	@ -26, -16
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe6 0xffe0 0x1 0x4	@ 26,-16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe6, 0xffe0, 0x1, 0x4	@ 26,-16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x1a 0x10 0x1 0x1	@ 0, 32
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1a, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1	@ 0, 32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe6 0x10 0x1 0x4	@ -26, +16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe6, 0x10, 0x1, 0x4	@ -26, +16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x1a 0xfff0 0x1 0x1	@ 26, -16
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1a, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1	@ 26, -16
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x1a 0xfff0 0x1 0x4	@ -26,-16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1a, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x4	@ -26,-16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe6 0x10 0x1 0x1	@ 26, 16
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe6, 0x10, 0x1, 0x1	@ 26, 16
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	return
 ShatteredPsycheFlingPlayer:
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe6 0x10 0x1 0x4	@ -26,-16
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe6, 0x10, 0x1, 0x4	@ -26,-16
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x1a 0xfff0 0x1 0x1	@ 26, 16
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x1a, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x1	@ 26, 16
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x20 0x0 0x1 0x4	@ 32,0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x20, 0x0, 0x1, 0x4	@ 32,0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe0 0x0 0x1 0x1	@
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1	@
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xffe0 0x0 0x1 0x4	@ -32,0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x4	@ -32,0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x0 0x1 0x1	@ 32, 0
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1	@ 32, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xa 0x20 0x1 0x4	@ 10, -32
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xa, 0x20, 0x1, 0x4	@ 10, -32
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff6 0x5 0x1 0x1	@ 10, -32
+	createsprite gShatteredPsycheReflectHitSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff6, 0x5, 0x1, 0x1	@ 10, -32
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	return
 
@@ -26974,64 +26972,64 @@ Move_SUBZERO_SLAMMER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ICE_CRYSTALS @ice
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ICE_CUBE @glacier
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2 @explosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x6A23
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x6A23
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_ICE
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET SubzeroSlammerOnPlayer
 SubzeroSlammerOnOpponent:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xfd00 0x0 0x0 0xFFFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xfd00, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFFF
 	goto SubzeroSlammerFinish
 SubzeroSlammerOnPlayer:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0300 0x0 0x0 0xFFFF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0300, 0x0, 0x0, 0xFFFF
 SubzeroSlammerFinish:
 	waitbgfadein
 	monbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x0 0xb 0x7e80
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x0, 0xb, 0x7e80
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x4
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x8
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0xc
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x10
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x14
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x38 0x18
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x38, 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0xb 0x0 0x7e80
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0, 0x7e80
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtask AnimTask_FrozenIceCubeAttacker 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FrozenIceCubeAttacker, 0x2
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_M_HAIL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x11
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call SubzeroSlammerIceSwirl
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x7e80
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x7e80
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call SubzeroSlammerIceSwirl
 	call SubzeroSlammerIceSwirl
 	delay 0xa
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATK_PARTNER
-	launchsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning 0x7 0xb0 0xffc0 SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x4 0x4 0x0 0xa
-	launchtemplate gIceBeamOuterCrystalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x14 0xc 0x0 0xc 0x14
-	launchtemplate gIceBeamOuterCrystalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 0x14 0xfff4 0x0 0xfff4 0x14
+	createsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0xb0, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x4, 0x4, 0x0, 0xa
+	createsprite gIceBeamOuterCrystalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xc, 0x0, 0xc, 0x14
+	createsprite gIceBeamOuterCrystalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x14, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x14
 	delay 0x1
 	call IceBeamCreateCrystals
 	call IceBeamCreateCrystals
 	call IceBeamCreateCrystals
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x4 0x0 0x7 0x7e80
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x19 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x7, 0x7e80
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x19, 0x1
 	call IceBeamCreateCrystals
 	call IceBeamCreateCrystals
 	call IceBeamCreateCrystals
@@ -27047,7 +27045,7 @@ SubzeroSlammerFinish:
 	call IceCrystalEffectShort
 	delay 0x5
 	monbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_FrozenIceCube 0x82 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_FrozenIceCube, 0x82
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HAIL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_TORN_METAL
@@ -27057,66 +27055,66 @@ SubzeroSlammerFinish:
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0
 	createsprite gBrickBreakWallShardSpriteTemplate ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1, 0x3, 0x0, 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x8 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x8, 0x1c
 	call SubzeroSlammerExplosion
 	call SubzeroSlammerExplosion
 	clearmonbg ANIM_DEF_PARTNER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x5 0x7 0x0 0x7e80
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x5, 0x7, 0x0, 0x7e80
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitbgfadein
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 SubzeroSlammerExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0x14 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0x14, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfffb 0xa 0x0
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x11 0xfff4 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff1 0xf 0x0
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x14 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0x2, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff6 0xfff6 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitLargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff6, 0xfff6, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x11 0xfff4 0x0
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x11, 0xfff4, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xfff1 0xf 0x0
+	createsprite gIceCrystalHitSmallSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xf, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 SubzeroSlammerIceSwirl:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_PETAL_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSubzeroSlammerIceSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -27129,215 +27127,215 @@ Move_DEVASTATING_DRAKE::
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call DevastatingDrakeBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x40c0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x40c0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call DevastatingDrakeBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call DevastatingDrakeBuffEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeShockwaveSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeShockwaveSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	delay 0x2a
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeDrakeUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x0 0x4e0 0x24 0x15 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeDrakeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x4e0, 0x24, 0x15, 0x1, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	fadetobg BG_SKY
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x1000 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1000, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET DevastatingDrakeOnPlayer
 DevastatingDrakeOnOpponent:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x88 0x100 0x38 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x88, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15		@left to right
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x38 0xfff0 0x38 0x15		@right to left
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x38, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x15		@right to left
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x08 0x100 0x0f 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x08, 0x100, 0x0f, 0x15		@left to right
 	goto DevastatingDrakeFinish
 DevastatingDrakeOnPlayer:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x08 0xfff0 0x0f 0x15		@right to left
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x08, 0xfff0, 0x0f, 0x15		@right to left
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x38 0x100 0x38 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15		@left to right
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x78 0xfff0 0x58 0x15		@right to left
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x78, 0xfff0, 0x58, 0x15		@right to left
 DevastatingDrakeFinish:
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeStrikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeStrikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x5 0x35
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x40c0		@ fade to purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0x35
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0		@ fade to purple
 	call DevastatingDrakeExplosion
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPartner 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPartner, 0x5
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x1 DevastatingDrakeFadeTargetPartner
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL - ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF), 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0
 	call DevastatingDrakeExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL - ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0	@ fade all but target back
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF), 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0	@ fade all but target back
 DevastatingDrakeUniversalEnding:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2 @explosion
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PURPLE_DRAKE
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x5 0x20
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2, 0x0, 0xC, 0xC, 0x502B
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call DevastatingDrakeGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x0 0xfff0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x20 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x20, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call DevastatingDrakeGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffd8 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffe0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x28 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x40 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x28 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x20 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffd8 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x40, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x28, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call DevastatingDrakeGeyser
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffa0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffc4 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x3c 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x60 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x3c 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x30 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc4 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffa0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffc4, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x3c, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x60, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x3c, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleBlastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc4, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call DevastatingDrakeGeyser
 	delay 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x10 0x0 0x40c0 @ fade from purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0 @ fade from purple
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x0 @ reset all colours
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0 @ reset all colours
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 DevastatingDrakeFadeTargetPartner:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT1 | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT2, 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_ATK_PARTNER), 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0
 	call DevastatingDrakeExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT1 | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0	@ fade all but target back
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_ATK_PARTNER), 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0	@ fade all but target back
 	goto DevastatingDrakeUniversalEnding
 DevastatingDrakeBuffEffect:
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakePurpleEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 DevastatingDrakeGeyser:
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0003 0x0005 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfffc 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0003, 0x0005, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfffc, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfff5 0xfff1 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x100D 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff5, 0xfff1, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x100D, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0008 0xfffb 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0008, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfffa 0x0012 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffa, 0x0012, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0000 0x0005 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfffc 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0000, 0x0005, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfffc, 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0003 0xfff5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x100D 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0003, 0xfff5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x100D, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfff5 0xffe1 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff5, 0xffe1, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0008 0xffeb ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0008, 0xffeb, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfffa 0x0002 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfffc 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffa, 0x0002, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfffc, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0000 0xfff5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x100D 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0000, 0xfff5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x100D, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0003 0xffe5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0003, 0xffe5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfff5 0xffd1 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff5, 0xffd1, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0008 0xffdb ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfffc 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0008, 0xffdb, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfffc, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfffa 0xfff2 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x100D 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffa, 0xfff2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x100D, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0000 0xffe5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0000, 0xffe5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeHexSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	return
 DevastatingDrakeExplosion:
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gDevastatingDrakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	return
 
 
@@ -27349,89 +27347,89 @@ Move_BLACK_HOLE_ECLIPSE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ICE_CHUNK @blue
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLACK_BALL_2 @black
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x0000
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call EndureEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseShockwaveSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseShockwaveSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET @black
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseHoleUserSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseHoleUserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlackRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlackRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlackRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlackRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	stopsound
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x07 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x07, 0x0000
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WISP_ORB @will o wisp
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x10, 0x5
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x1
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x1
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x2
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate 0x4 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x3
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseWispSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_BLACKHOLE_ECLIPSE
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SACRED_FIRE2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	waitbgfadeout
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WISP_ORB
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseHoleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0	@ eclipse at target origin
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseHoleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0	@ eclipse at target origin
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x35 0xffed 0x1 0x2	@ target down and left (instantaneously (last arg))
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x35, 0xffed, 0x1, 0x2	@ target down and left (instantaneously (last arg))
 	delay 0x2
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_SUPERSONIC, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0xa, 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x50 0xfc00 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 	@ spin target around (0x50 (time), -0x400 (rot speed))
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x50, 0xfc00, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0 	@ spin target around (0x50 (time), -0x400 (rot speed))
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x30			@ target back to origin (slowly)
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x30			@ target back to origin (slowly)
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x15
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseHoleShrinkSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseHoleShrinkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4	@detect
-	launchtemplate gTargetTwinkleSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x3 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET @detect star
+	createsprite gTargetTwinkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET @detect star
 	delay 0x2
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SHADOW_BALL
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING
@@ -27439,12 +27437,12 @@ Move_BLACK_HOLE_ECLIPSE::
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLACK_BALL_2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2
 	call BlackHoleEclipseExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff	@ bg to white pal
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff	@ bg to white pal
 	call BlackHoleEclipseExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x18
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1	@ fix rotation
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1	@ fix rotation
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -27452,33 +27450,33 @@ Move_BLACK_HOLE_ECLIPSE::
 	end
 BlackHoleEclipseExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gBlackHoleEclipseRedExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 ResetFromWhiteScreen:
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x7FFF @everything from white
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x7FFF @everything from white
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitbgfadein
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	return
 
@@ -27487,20 +27485,20 @@ Move_TWINKLE_TACKLE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @star
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PINK_PETAL @pink
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call TwinkleTacklePinkStars
 	delay 0x8
 	fadetobg BG_TWINKLE_TACKLE
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitbgfadeout
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_YELLOW_STAR
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleStarGrowSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleStarGrowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET TwinkleTackleOnPlayer
 TwinkleTackleOnOpponent:
 	call PlayerTwinkling
@@ -27512,132 +27510,132 @@ TwinkleTackleFinish:
 	delay 0x5
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_SwayMon 0x5 0x5, 0x0 0x8 2048 1 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 0x5, 0x0, 0x8, 2048, 1, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	call TwinkleTackleStars
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_SwayMon 0x5 0x5, 0x0 0x8 2048 1 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SwayMon, 0x5, 0x0, 0x8, 2048, 1, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	call TwinkleTackleStars
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4	@detect
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PAIN_SPLIT @pain-split
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleYellowImpactSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleYellowImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	call TwinkleTackleStarsTarget
 	playsewithpan SE_M_WATERFALL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_TwinkleTackleLaunch 0x2 0x1 89
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TwinkleTackleLaunch, 0x2, 89
 	delay 89
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleTwinkleSpriteTemplate 0x8d, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET @detect star
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleTwinkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 13, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET @detect star
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
 	restorebg
 	delay 0x18
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 TwinkleTacklePinkStars:
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xc 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	return
 PlayerTwinkling:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 		@;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0	@ user fly on screen on enemy side
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x12 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2	@ user fly on screen on enemy side
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x12, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x1f 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1f, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x16
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x90 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x90, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x80 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x70 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x70, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x60 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x60, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x50 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x50, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x40 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x40, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x30 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x30, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff0 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffd0 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc0 0xffc0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	return
 OpponentTwinkling:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 		@;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0	@ user fly on screen on enemy side
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2	@ user fly on screen on enemy side
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x20 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x30 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x30, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x40 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x40, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x50 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x50, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x60 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x60, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x70 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x70, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x80 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x90 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x90, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xa0 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa0, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MORNING_SUN, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xa0 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xa0, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x90 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x90, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x80 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x80, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x70 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x70, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x60 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x60, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x50 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x50, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x40 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x40, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x30 0x2c 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x1c
+	createsprite gTwinkleTacklePinkStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1c
 	return
 TwinkleTackleStars:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAIL_WHIP, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x12
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x12
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x12
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x12
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleDigStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
 	return
 TwinkleTackleStarsTarget:
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xa0 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xff00 0xffd8
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0x80 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xff80 0xffea
-	launchtemplate gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xfe80 0xffe1
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xa0, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xff00, 0xffd8
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0x80, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xff80, 0xffea
+	createsprite gTwinkleTackleImpactStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xfe80, 0xffe1
 	return
 
 @ signature z moves
@@ -27645,23 +27643,23 @@ Move_CATASTROPIKA::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5bff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW
-	launchtask AnimTask_GetTimeOfDay 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GetTimeOfDay, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x0 CatastropikaDaytime
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x2 CatastropikaAfternoon
 CatastropikaNight:
@@ -27679,78 +27677,78 @@ CatastropikaFinish:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @spark
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3c 0x2 0xc 	@charge particles to user
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x2, 0xc 	@charge particles to user
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 @	delay 0x14
 @	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x12 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x12, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 @	delay 0x14
 @	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER	@ charge
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x16 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x16 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x16 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x16 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER	@ charge
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x16, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x16, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x16, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x16, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1a 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1a 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1a 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1a 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1a, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1a, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1a, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1a, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1e 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1e, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
@@ -27760,28 +27758,28 @@ CatastropikaFinish:
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gCatastrokpikaSuperpowerSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0x20 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0x60 0x8 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0xa0 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0xe0 0x8 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0x20 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0x60 0x8 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0xa0 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0xe0 0x8 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0x20 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0x60 0x8 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0xa0 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0xe0 0x8 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gCatastrokpikaSuperpowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x8, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x8, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x8, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0xd
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xff00 0x15 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xff00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x4
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xc 0xffe8 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -48, -16, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 0xffda 0xfff6 0x18 	@ 16, -16, -10, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xe 0xffec 0xffee 0x18 	@ 14, -52, -18, 24
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xc 0xffdc 0xfff0 0x18 	@ 12, -32, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xc, 0xffe8, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -48, -16, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10, 0xffda, 0xfff6, 0x18 	@ 16, -16, -10, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xe, 0xffec, 0xffee, 0x18 	@ 14, -52, -18, 24
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xc, 0xffdc, 0xfff0, 0x18 	@ 12, -32, -16, 24
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LIGHTNING @thunder
 	call CatastropikaThundering
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
@@ -27789,28 +27787,28 @@ CatastropikaFinish:
 	call CatastropikaThundering
 	call CatastropikaThundering
 	call CatastropikaThundering
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff @ bg to white
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff @ bg to white
 	call CatastropikaThundering
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x4, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7fff @ bg to white
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 @fix tgt position
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7fff @ bg to white
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10 @fix tgt position
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 CatastropikaThundering:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 2
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 2
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 2
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 2
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 2
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 2
 	return
 
@@ -27822,106 +27820,106 @@ Move_10000000_VOLT_THUNDERBOLT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @sparks
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LIGHTNING @lightning
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call EndureEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltYellowFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x2
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltYellowFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x2
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	fadetobg BG_THUNDER
 	waitbgfadeout
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS @charge
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xff00 0x0 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xff00, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3c 0x2 0xc 	@charge particles to user
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x2, 0xc 	@charge particles to user
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x14 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101  @thunder flash
-	launchtemplate gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER	@ charge
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x40 0xffdc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101  @thunder flash
+	createsprite gGrowingChargeOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER	@ charge
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x40, 0xffdc
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x40 0xffec
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x40, 0xffec
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0x40 0xc
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x40, 0xc
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x18 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101  @thunder flash
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xffc0 0xffdc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101  @thunder flash
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffdc
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xffc0 0xffec
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffec
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xffc0 0xc
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0xc
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x1c 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101  @thunder flash
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xff90 0xffdc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101  @thunder flash
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xff90, 0xffdc
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xff90 0xffec
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xff90, 0xffec
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xff90 0xc
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xff90, 0xc
 	delay 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDER_WAVE, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor 0x2 0x3 0x101 0x101 0x101  @thunder flash
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xffd0 0xffdc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_InvertScreenColor, 0x2, 0x101, 0x101, 0x101  @thunder flash
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffdc
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xffd0 0xffec
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffec
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gLightningSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 0xffd0 0xc
+	createsprite gLightningSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0xc
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x2a 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x2a 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x2a 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x2a 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2a, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2a, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2a, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2a, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call UnsetPsychicBg
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
@@ -27932,16 +27930,16 @@ Move_10000000_VOLT_THUNDERBOLT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @green
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x5, 0xA
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x4 0x32 0x1
-@	launchtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 0x2, 0x7, ANIM_TAG_ORBS, 0x1, 0xc, 0x1f, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x4, 0x32, 0x1
+@	createvisualtask AnimTask_FlashAnimTagWithColor, 0x2, ANIM_TAG_ORBS, 0x1, 0xc, 0x1f, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamRed
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamBlue
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x0 0x32 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x9 0x07FE
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x32, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x9, 0x07FE
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamPink
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamYellow
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamGreen
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x32, 0x1
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamPurple
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamRed
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamBlue
@@ -27962,22 +27960,22 @@ Move_10000000_VOLT_THUNDERBOLT::
 @	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamGreen
 @	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamPurple
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x25 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x25 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x25 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x25 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x25, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 @	delay 0x6
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x35 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x35 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x35 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x35 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x35, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x35, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x35, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x35, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 @	delay 0x6
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x40 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x40 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x40 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x40 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x40, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x40, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x40, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x40, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltShockwaveSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0 	@ charge out and in
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltShockwaveSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2 	@ charge out and in
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @hyper beam
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red
@@ -27986,96 +27984,96 @@ Move_10000000_VOLT_THUNDERBOLT::
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @green
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x2c
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x00 0x30 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x2c
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x00, 0x30, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltSparkGeyser
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x37 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x37 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x37 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x00 0x37 0x2c SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER 0x28 0x2 0x8003
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x37, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x37, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x37, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x00, 0x37, 0x2c, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	call TenMillionVoltThunderboltSparkGeyser
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x3, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamRed:
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltRedBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltRedBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltRedBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltRedBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 4
 	return
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamBlue:
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltBlueBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltBlueBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltBlueBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltBlueBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 4
 	return
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamPink:
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltPinkBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltPinkBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltPinkBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltPinkBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 4
 	return
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamYellow:
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltYellowBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltYellowBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltYellowBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltYellowBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 4
 	return
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamGreen:
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltGreenBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltGreenBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltGreenBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltGreenBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 4
 	return
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltBeamPurple:
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltPurpleBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate g10MillionVoltBoltPurpleBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltPurpleBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite g10MillionVoltBoltPurpleBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 4
 	return
 TenMillionVoltThunderboltSparkGeyser:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffea 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffea 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffea 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	return
 
 
@@ -28083,27 +28081,27 @@ Move_STOKED_SPARKSURFER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK_2 @spark
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gStokedSparksurferFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffe0 0x20 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0x20 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0x60 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0xa0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x0 0xffd0 0x20 0x2c 0xe0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gStokedSparksurferFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x2
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW
-	launchtask AnimTask_GetTimeOfDay 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GetTimeOfDay, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x0 StokedSparksurferDay
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x2 StokedSparksurferAfternoon
 StokedSparksurferNight:
@@ -28120,138 +28118,138 @@ StokedSparksurferFinish:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS @charge
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x2 0xc
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x3c 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x2, 0xc
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x1
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x5 0x0 0x10 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x5, 0x0, 0x10, 0x5bff
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRICITY
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x5bff
-	launchtemplate gVoltTackleOrbSlideSpriteTemplate 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x5bff
+	createsprite gVoltTackleOrbSlideSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x3
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
 	fadetobg BG_ZMOVE_ACTIVATE
 	waitbgfadeout
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt 0x5 0x1 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleBolt, 0x5, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARK
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x5 0x1c
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x00 0x30 0x2c 0xc0 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x5, 0x1c
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x00, 0x30, 0x2c, 0xc0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 	call StokedSparksurferSparkGeyser
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x5bff
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x37 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x37 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x37 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x00 0x37 0x2c 0xc0 0x28 0x2 0x8003
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_TARGET | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x5bff
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x37, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x37, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x37, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x00, 0x37, 0x2c, 0xc0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x8003
 	call StokedSparksurferSparkGeyser
-	launchtask AnimTask_VoltTackleAttackerReappear 0x5 0x0 	@ attacker flicker back
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_VoltTackleAttackerReappear, 0x5 	@ attacker flicker back
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x10
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gElectricPuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_DEF | ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_TARGET | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x5bff
 	restorebg
 	delay 0x18
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
 StokedSparksurferSparkGeyser:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TRI_ATTACK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffea 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffea 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffea 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffea, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffd4 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffd4, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x4
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x5 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x5 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x8003
-@	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x8003
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x8 0x0 0xffbe 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x5, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
+@	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x8003
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0xffbe, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x8003
 	delay 0x1a
 	return
 
 
 Move_EXTREME_EVOBOOST::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEER @leer
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT1 | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT2, 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible 0xA 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT1 | ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT2, 3, 0, 0, 0 @;Remove fading on everyone
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible, 0xA
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 3, 0, 0, 0 @;Remove fading on everyone
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x18 0xfff4
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffe8 0xfff4
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x18, 0xfff4
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe8, 0xfff4
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x28 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff8 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x28, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff8, 0xfff0
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x8 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffd8 0xfffe
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x8, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0xfffe
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x10 0x5
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffe0 0x5
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x5
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x5
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x20 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xfff0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x20, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x5 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffd5 0x0
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x5, 0x0
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd5, 0x0
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1c 0x5
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffec 0x5
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1c, 0x5
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0x5
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xf 0xfff4
-	launchtemplate gLeerSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0xffdf 0xfff4
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xf, 0xfff4
+	createsprite gLeerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffdf, 0xfff4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_ZMOVE_ACTIVATE
 	waitbgfadeout
@@ -28264,90 +28262,90 @@ Move_EXTREME_EVOBOOST::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_ORB @blue
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @green
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT, 0x0, 0x10, 0x10, 0x5bff
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_REVERSAL, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostRedChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x510 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostRedChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x510, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPinkChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x4e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPinkChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x4e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostIceChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x540 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostIceChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x540, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlackChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x490 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlackChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x490, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlueChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x500 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlueChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x500, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPurpleChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x4d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPurpleChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x4d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostYellowChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x510 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostYellowChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x510, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostGreenChargeUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x4e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostGreenChargeUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x4e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_REFLECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x15, 0xd
 	call ExtremeEvoboostColorCircle
-	launchtask AnimTask_StockpileDeformMon 0x5 0x0 	@stockpile movement
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StockpileDeformMon, 0x5 	@stockpile movement
 	call ExtremeEvoboostColorCharge
 	call ExtremeEvoboostColorCharge
 	call ExtremeEvoboostColorCharge
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ATK | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	delay 0x18
 	call ResetFromWhiteScreen
 	end
 ExtremeEvoboostColorCircle:
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostRedChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostRedChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPinkChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPinkChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostIceChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostIceChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlackChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlackChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlueChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlueChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPurpleChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPurpleChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostYellowChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostYellowChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostGreenChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostGreenChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 ExtremeEvoboostColorCharge:
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostRedChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostRedChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostRedStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x37 0x37 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostRedStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x37, 0x37, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPinkChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPinkChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPinkStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffc9 0xffc9 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPinkStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc9, 0xffc9, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostIceChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostIceChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostIceStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x37 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostIceStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x37, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlackChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlackChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlackStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x0 0xffc9 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlackStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffc9, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlueChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlueChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostBlueStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x37 0xffde 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostBlueStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x37, 0xffde, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPurpleChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPurpleChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostPurpleStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x37 0x22 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostPurpleStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x37, 0x22, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostYellowChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostYellowChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostYellowStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffc9 0xffde 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostYellowStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc9, 0xffde, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostGreenChargeCircleSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xfff0
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostGreenChargeCircleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gExtremeEvoboostGreenStockpileSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0xffc9 0x22 0xd
+	createsprite gExtremeEvoboostGreenStockpileSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc9, 0x22, 0xd
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 
@@ -28358,22 +28356,22 @@ Move_PULVERIZING_PANCAKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @dig
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_QUICK_GUARD_HAND @black colour
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET PulverizingPancakeOnPlayer
 PulverizingPancakeOnOpponent:
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeRedDetectSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0x14 0xffec
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeRedDetectSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0x14, 0xffec
 	goto PulverizingPancakeFinish
 PulverizingPancakeOnPlayer:
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeRedDetectSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xa 0xfff2
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeRedDetectSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xfff6 0xfff2
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeRedDetectSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xa, 0xfff2
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeRedDetectSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xfff6, 0xfff2
 PulverizingPancakeFinish:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	fadetobg BG_SOLAR_BEAM_OPPONENT
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x32, 0x1
 	call PulverizingPancakeDiggingRun
 	call PulverizingPancakeDiggingRun
 	call PulverizingPancakeDiggingRun
@@ -28385,27 +28383,27 @@ PulverizingPancakeFinish:
 	call PulverizingPancakeDiggingRun
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gFlyBallUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x22
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x22
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x22
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x22
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x22
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x22
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x22
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x22
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX
 	fadetobg BG_IN_AIR
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x1000 0x0 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0x1000, 0x0, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WHITE_SHADOW
-	launchtask AnimTask_PulverizingPancakeWhiteShadow 0x5 0x2 0x33 0x33 	@first arg is duration, last arg is move speed
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PulverizingPancakeWhiteShadow, 0x5, 0x33, 0x33 	@first arg is duration, last arg is move speed
 	delay 0x10
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 0x4 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x0000		@ target darkens
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x4, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0000		@ target darkens
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground	@0
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
 	call PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground
@@ -28418,50 +28416,50 @@ PulverizingPancakeFinish:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @dig
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS @yellow
-	launchtemplate gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x0
+	createsprite gBounceBallLandSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3
 	delay 0x7
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0		@big hit marker
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0		@big hit marker
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x2c
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeYellowRingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x2c
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeYellowRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	call PulverizingPancakeExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff	@ everything goes white
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff	@ everything goes white
 	call PulverizingPancakeExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call ResetFromWhiteScreen
 	end
 PulverizingPancakeDiggingRun:
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x5
 	return
 PulverizingPancakeSlowBackground:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xfd56 0x0 0xffff	@-0x2aa
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xfd56, 0x0, 0xffff	@-0x2aa
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 PulverizingPancakeExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeYellowRingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeYellowRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeYellowRingSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x100 0x0
-	launchtemplate gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeYellowRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x100, 0x0
+	createsprite gPulverizingPancakeExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 
@@ -28470,24 +28468,24 @@ Move_GENESIS_SUPERNOVA::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BLUE_ORB @reversal
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @poison bubble
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_JAB @purple
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call SetPsychicBackground
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET GenesisSupernovaOnPlayer
 GenesisSupernovaOnOpponent:
 	call GenesisSupernovaBuffEffectPlayer_1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0xb 0xd87c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x70 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0xd87c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x70, 0x1
 	call GenesisSupernovaBuffEffectPlayer_2
 	call GenesisSupernovaBuffEffectPlayer_1
 	goto GenesisSupernovaFinish
 GenesisSupernovaOnPlayer:
 	call GenesisSupernovaBuffOpponent_1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0xb 0xd87c
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x70 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0xd87c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x70, 0x1
 	call GenesisSupernovaBuffOpponent_2
 	call GenesisSupernovaBuffOpponent_1
 GenesisSupernovaFinish:
@@ -28499,8 +28497,8 @@ GenesisSupernovaFinish:
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80c
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0 	@charge
+	setalpha 12, 8
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0 	@charge
 	call GenesisSupernovaFlare	@delay 12 per
 	call GenesisSupernovaFlare
 	call GenesisSupernovaFlare
@@ -28511,21 +28509,21 @@ GenesisSupernovaFinish:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WISP_ORB @will-o-wisp
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @sparkles
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSuperpowerSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x0 0xb 0x0 0xd87c
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSuperpowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0, 0xd87c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x2, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x2, ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x7fff
 	delay 0x8
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	call GenesisSupernovaBubbleExplosion
 	call GenesisSupernovaBubbleExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	call GenesisSupernovaBubbleExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x2, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x0, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x2, ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
 	delay 0x0
@@ -28533,123 +28531,123 @@ GenesisSupernovaFinish:
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 GenesisSupernovaBubbleExplosion:
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xa 0xa 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa, 0xa, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x14 0xffec 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14, 0xffec, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xc 0xfffb ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xffec 0xf 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0xfffb, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xf, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0xffec 0xffec 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xffec, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x10 0xfff8 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe0 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaBubbleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x10, 0xfff8, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe0, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	return
 GenesisSupernovaBuffEffectPlayer_1:
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x24 0x80 0x24 0x30 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x24, 0x80, 0x24, 0x30, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x10 0x80 0x10 0x35 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x10, 0x80, 0x10, 0x35, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x45 0x80 0x45 0x3a 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x45, 0x80, 0x45, 0x3a, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x60 0x80 0x60 0x30 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x60, 0x80, 0x60, 0x30, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x30 0x80 0x30 0x3c 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x30, 0x80, 0x30, 0x3c, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x55 0x80 0x55 0x33 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x55, 0x80, 0x55, 0x33, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 GenesisSupernovaBuffEffectPlayer_2:
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x29 0x80 0x29 0x31 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x29, 0x80, 0x29, 0x31, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x73 0x80 0x73 0x32 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x73, 0x80, 0x73, 0x32, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x4a 0x80 0x4a 0x3c 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x4a, 0x80, 0x4a, 0x3c, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x64 0x80 0x64 0x33 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x64, 0x80, 0x64, 0x33, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x2c 0x3d 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x2c, 0x3d, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x6c 0x80 0x6c 0x30 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaOrbRiseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x6c, 0x80, 0x6c, 0x30, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 GenesisSupernovaReversalWave:
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x2a
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x54
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x1a 0x7e
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x0
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x2a
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x54
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaReversalSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1a, 0x7e
 	return
 GenesisSupernovaFlare:
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 GenesisSupernovaBuffOpponent_1:
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x94 0x40 0x94 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x94, 0x40, 0x94, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x80 0x40 0x80 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x80, 0x40, 0x80, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xb5 0x40 0xb5 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xb5, 0x40, 0xb5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xd0 0x40 0xd0 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xd0, 0x40, 0xd0, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xa0 0x40 0xa0 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xa0, 0x40, 0xa0, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xc5 0x40 0xc5 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xc5, 0x40, 0xc5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 GenesisSupernovaBuffOpponent_2:
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x99 0x40 0x99 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x99, 0x40, 0x99, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xe3 0x40 0xe3 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xe3, 0x40, 0xe3, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xba 0x40 0xba 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xba, 0x40, 0xba, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xd4 0x40 0xd4 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xd4, 0x40, 0xd4, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x9c 0x40 0x9c 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x9c, 0x40, 0x9c, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xdc 0x40 0xdc 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gGenesisSupernovaSpinUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xdc, 0x40, 0xdc, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 
 
@@ -28658,305 +28656,305 @@ Move_SINISTER_ARROW_RAID::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPIRIT_ARROW @arrow
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @green
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x388C @ bg to purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x388C @ bg to purple
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_WHIRLPOOL, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_BIRD @sky attack
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2	@explosion
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_POISON_BUBBLE @purple
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET SinisterArrowRaidOnPlayer
 SinisterArrowRaidOnOpponent:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x88 0x100 0x38 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x88, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15		@left to right
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x8a 0x100 0x3a 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x8a, 0x100, 0x3a, 0x15		@left to right
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x8c 0x100 0x3c 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x8c, 0x100, 0x3c, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x86 0x100 0x36 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x86, 0x100, 0x36, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x84 0x100 0x34 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x84, 0x100, 0x34, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x88 0x100 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x88, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER						@[x0] [y0] [xf] [yf]
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x38 0xfff0 0x38 0x15		@right to left
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x38, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x15		@right to left
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x36 0xfff0 0x36 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x36, 0xfff0, 0x36, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x3a 0xfff0 0x3a 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x3a, 0xfff0, 0x3a, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x37 0xfff0 0x37 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x37, 0xfff0, 0x37, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x3c 0xfff0 0x3c 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x3c, 0xfff0, 0x3c, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x38 0xfff0 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftUpSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x38, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x08 0x100 0x0f 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x08, 0x100, 0x0f, 0x15		@left to right
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x0a 0x100 0x11 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x0a, 0x100, 0x11, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x0c 0x100 0x13 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x0c, 0x100, 0x13, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x06 0x100 0xd 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x06, 0x100, 0xd, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x04 0x100 0xb 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x04, 0x100, 0xb, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x08 0x100 0xf 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x08, 0x100, 0xf, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call SinisterArrowRaidFlyStrike
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x4b
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x4 0x0 0x10 0x40c0	@ defender to purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x4b
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0	@ defender to purple
 	call SinisterArrowRaidStrikeOpponent
 	call SinisterArrowRaidOpponentExplosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call SinisterArrowRaidFinalExplosion
 	goto SinisterArrowRaidFinish
 @on player
 SinisterArrowRaidOnPlayer:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x08 0xfff0 0x0f 0x15		@right to left
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x08, 0xfff0, 0x0f, 0x15		@right to left
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x0a 0xfff0 0x11 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x0a, 0xfff0, 0x11, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x0c 0xfff0 0x13 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x0c, 0xfff0, 0x13, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x06 0xfff0 0xd 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x06, 0xfff0, 0xd, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x04 0xfff0 0xb 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x04, 0xfff0, 0xb, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x08 0xfff0 0xf 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFaceUpLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x08, 0xfff0, 0xf, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x38 0x100 0x38 0x15		@left to right
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15		@left to right
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x36 0x100 0x36 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x36, 0x100, 0x36, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x3a 0x100 0x3a 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x3a, 0x100, 0x3a, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x37 0x100 0x37 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x37, 0x100, 0x37, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x3c 0x100 0x3c 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x3c, 0x100, 0x3c, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xfff0 0x38 0x100 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidRightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x100, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyLeftSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x0120 0x78 0xfff0 0x58 0x15		@right to left
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyLeftSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0120, 0x78, 0xfff0, 0x58, 0x15		@right to left
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x100 0x8a 0xfff0 0x3a 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x100, 0x8a, 0xfff0, 0x3a, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x100 0x8c 0xfff0 0x3c 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x100, 0x8c, 0xfff0, 0x3c, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x100 0x86 0xfff0 0x36 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x100, 0x86, 0xfff0, 0x36, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x100 0x84 0xfff0 0x34 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x100, 0x84, 0xfff0, 0x34, 0x15
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x100 0x88 0xfff0 0x38 0x15
+	createsprite gArrowRaidLeftDownSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x100, 0x88, 0xfff0, 0x38, 0x15
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call SinisterArrowRaidFlyStrike
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x4b
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x4 0x0 0x10 0x40c0	@ defender to purple
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x4b
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x40c0	@ defender to purple
 	call SinisterArrowRaidArrowsStrikePlayer
 	call SinisterArrowRaidPlayerExplosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call SinisterArrowRaidFinalExplosion
 @ finish
 SinisterArrowRaidFinish:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x4 0x10 0x0 0x40c0	@ return tgt to normal
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x4, 0x10, 0x0, 0x40c0	@ return tgt to normal
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x10 0x00 0x388C @ bg to nrml
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x10, 0x00, 0x388C @ bg to nrml
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 SinisterArrowRaidFlyStrike:
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidFlyStrikeSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gArrowRaidFlyStrikeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x5
 	return
 SinisterArrowRaidStrikeOpponent:
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x85 0xfff0 0xa5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x85, 0xfff0, 0xa5, 0x40, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x95 0xfff0 0xb5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x95, 0xfff0, 0xb5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x75 0xfff0 0x95 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x75, 0xfff0, 0x95, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xa5 0xfff0 0xc5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa5, 0xfff0, 0xc5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x6f 0xfff0 0x8f 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x6f, 0xfff0, 0x8f, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x7b 0xfff0 0x9b 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x7b, 0xfff0, 0x9b, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x85 0xfff0 0xa5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x85, 0xfff0, 0xa5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xa2 0xfff0 0xc2 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa2, 0xfff0, 0xc2, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x82 0xfff0 0xa2 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x82, 0xfff0, 0xa2, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x87 0xfff0 0xa7 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x87, 0xfff0, 0xa7, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x72 0xfff0 0x92 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x72, 0xfff0, 0x92, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x85 0xfff0 0xa5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x85, 0xfff0, 0xa5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x8b 0xfff0 0xab 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8b, 0xfff0, 0xab, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 SinisterArrowRaidOpponentExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x85 0xfff0 0xa5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x85, 0xfff0, 0xa5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x95 0xfff0 0xb5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x95, 0xfff0, 0xb5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x75 0xfff0 0x95 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x75, 0xfff0, 0x95, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xa5 0xfff0 0xc5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa5, 0xfff0, 0xc5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x6f 0xfff0 0x8f 0x40 0x4
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x6f, 0xfff0, 0x8f, 0x40, 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x7b 0xfff0 0x9b 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x7b, 0xfff0, 0x9b, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x85 0xfff0 0xa5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x85, 0xfff0, 0xa5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xa2 0xfff0 0xc2 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa2, 0xfff0, 0xc2, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x82 0xfff0 0xa2 0x40 0x4
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x82, 0xfff0, 0xa2, 0x40, 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x87 0xfff0 0xa7 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x87, 0xfff0, 0xa7, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x72 0xfff0 0x92 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x72, 0xfff0, 0x92, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x85 0xfff0 0xa5 0x40 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x85, 0xfff0, 0xa5, 0x40, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x8b 0xfff0 0xab 0x40 0x4
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x8b, 0xfff0, 0xab, 0x40, 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 SinisterArrowRaidArrowsStrikePlayer:
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff5 0xfff0 0x45 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff5, 0xfff0, 0x45, 0x90, 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x5 0xfff0 0x55 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0xfff0, 0x55, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffe5 0xfff0 0x35 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe5, 0xfff0, 0x35, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x15 0xfff0 0x65 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x15, 0xfff0, 0x65, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffdf 0xfff0 0x2f 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffdf, 0xfff0, 0x2f, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffeb 0xfff0 0x3b 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffeb, 0xfff0, 0x3b, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff5 0xfff0 0x45 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff5, 0xfff0, 0x45, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x12 0xfff0 0x62 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x12, 0xfff0, 0x62, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff2 0xfff0 0x42 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff2, 0xfff0, 0x42, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff7 0xfff0 0x47 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff7, 0xfff0, 0x47, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffe2 0xfff0 0x32 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe2, 0xfff0, 0x32, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff5 0xfff0 0x45 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff5, 0xfff0, 0x45, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_HORN_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfffb 0xfff0 0x4b 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xfff0, 0x4b, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 SinisterArrowRaidPlayerExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff5 0xfff0 0x45 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff5, 0xfff0, 0x45, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x5 0xfff0 0x55 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0xfff0, 0x55, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffe5 0xfff0 0x35 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe5, 0xfff0, 0x35, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x15 0xfff0 0x65 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x15, 0xfff0, 0x65, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffdf 0xfff0 0x2f 0x90 0x4
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffdf, 0xfff0, 0x2f, 0x90, 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffeb 0xfff0 0x3b 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffeb, 0xfff0, 0x3b, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff5 0xfff0 0x45 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff5, 0xfff0, 0x45, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x12 0xfff0 0x62 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x12, 0xfff0, 0x62, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff2 0xfff0 0x42 0x90 0x4
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff2, 0xfff0, 0x42, 0x90, 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff7 0xfff0 0x47 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff7, 0xfff0, 0x47, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xffe2 0xfff0 0x32 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffe2, 0xfff0, 0x32, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfff5 0xfff0 0x45 0x90 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff5, 0xfff0, 0x45, 0x90, 0x4
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0xfffb 0xfff0 0x4b 0x90 0x4
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidArrowOnslaughtSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xfff0, 0x4b, 0x90, 0x4
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 SinisterArrowRaidFinalExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gArrowRaidExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 
@@ -28970,18 +28968,18 @@ Move_MALICIOUS_MOONSAULT::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2 @explosion
 	fadetobg BG_MALICIOUS_MOONSAULT
 	waitbgfadeout
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 0x6 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x6, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0xffec 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x0 0xfff0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x20 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xffec, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x20, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gFirePlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x0
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -28989,280 +28987,280 @@ Move_MALICIOUS_MOONSAULT::
 	call MaliciousMoonsaultFireSpin
 	call MaliciousMoonsaultFireSpin
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultRedFlySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultRedFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	call MaliciousMoonsaultFireSpin
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x5 0x0 0xa 0x0000		@ target darkens
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x5, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0000		@ target darkens
 	delay 0x1a
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultRedBounceSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultRedBounceSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultRedImpactSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xff00 0x15 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultRedImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xff00, 0x15, 0x0, 0x4
 	call MaliciousMoonsaultExplosion
 	delay 0x6
 	call MaliciousMoonsaultExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x001b	@ fade all to red
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x001b	@ fade all to red
 	delay 0x6
 	call MaliciousMoonsaultExplosion
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call ResetFromRedScreen
 	blendoff
 	end
 MaliciousMoonsaultFireSpin:
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x510 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x510, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2f 0x490 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2f, 0x490, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x30 0x4e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x4e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x500 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x500, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x540 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x540, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x4d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x4d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2f 0x490 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2f, 0x490, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x510 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x510, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x500 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x500, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x30 0x4e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x4e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x4d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x4d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x540 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x540, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 MaliciousMoonsaultExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gMaliciousMoonsaultFireblastSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	return
 
 
 Move_OCEANIC_OPERETTA::
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPOTLIGHT
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateSpotlight 0x2 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade 0x2 0x5 0xf8 0x3 0x0 0xa 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateSpotlight, 0x2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 0x2, 0xf8, 0x3, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaSpotlightSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x0 0xfff8 0x50 	@spotlight
+	createsprite gOceanOperaSpotlightSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0xfff8, 0x50 	@spotlight
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WATER_ORB @blue
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call OceanicOperettaBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x7fff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call OceanicOperettaBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call OceanicOperettaBuffEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPOTLIGHT
-	launchtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade 0x2 0x5 0xf8 0x3 0xa 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HardwarePaletteFade, 0x2, 0xf8, 0x3, 0xa, 0x0, 0x1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_RemoveSpotlight 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RemoveSpotlight, 0x2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x6 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x6, 0x5da0
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0 	@charge
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0 	@charge
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x2 0x50 0x1
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x2, 0x50, 0x1
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GRASSWHISTLE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gWhirlpoolSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1a
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x14, 0x5
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaMovingOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x60 0x0	@mist ball
+	createsprite gOceanOperaMovingOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x60, 0x0	@mist ball
 	delay 0x5c
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x0
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x14, 0x1
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x6 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x35
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x35
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExpandingRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x10
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @sparkle
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_RAIN_DROPS @rain
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x8 0x40
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x8, 0x40
 	call OceanicOperettaExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0x2 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5da0
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x3 0x78
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x78
 	call OceanicOperettaExplosion
 	call OceanicOperettaExplosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_RAIN_DANCE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops 0x2 0x3 0x0 0x3 0x78
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_CreateRaindrops, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x78
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0x2 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0xb 0x0 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0xb, 0x0, 0x5da0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x6 0x0 0x5da0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x6, 0x0, 0x5da0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 OceanicOperettaBuffEffect:
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaBlueFlareSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 OceanicOperettaExplosion:
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaSparkleSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gOceanOperaSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0xfff1, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaSparkleSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x6 0xc 0xfffb ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaSparkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0xc, 0xfffb, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x33 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gOceanOperaExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 51, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 
@@ -29270,20 +29268,20 @@ OceanicOperettaExplosion:
 Move_SPLINTERED_STORMSHARDS::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROCKS @rock
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ICICLE_SPEAR @spear
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_GetLycanrocForm 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GetLycanrocForm, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x1 SplinteredStormshardsNightForme
 SplinteredStormshardsDayForme:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xc 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0x5bff
 	goto SplinteredStormshardsFinishFade
 SplinteredStormshardsNightForme:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0xc 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0xc, 0x0000
 SplinteredStormshardsFinishFade:
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET SplinteredStormshardsByOpponent
 SplinteredStormshardsByPlayer:
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x10, 0xc
@@ -29292,14 +29290,14 @@ SplinteredStormshardsByPlayer:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	call SplinteredStormshardsPlayer_Rising1
 	call SplinteredStormshardsPlayer_Rising2
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x60 0x80 0x60 0x30 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5bff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x60, 0x80, 0x60, 0x30, 0x30
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	call SplinteredStormshardsPlayer_Rising2
 	call SplinteredStormshardsPlayer_Rising1
@@ -29311,59 +29309,59 @@ SplinteredStormshardsByPlayer:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4	@lunge forward
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4	@lunge forward
 	delay 0x2
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0 @superpower
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x4 0x60 0x1 	@shake target up and down
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentSteepSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0 @superpower
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4, 0x60, 0x1 	@shake target up and down
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentSteepSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0x1 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
 	call SplinteredStormshardsExplosionOpponent
 	call SplinteredStormshardsExplosionOpponent
 SplinteredStormshardsEnd:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	call SplinteredStormshardsBrownExplode
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x4, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x10, 0x0, 0x7fff
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 SplinteredStormshardsExplosionOpponent:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentSteepSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x20 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentSteepSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0xfff8 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0xfff8, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentSteepSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x20 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentSteepSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterOpponentShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
@@ -29374,14 +29372,14 @@ SplinteredStormshardsByOpponent:
 	delay 0x2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	call SplinteredStormshardsOpponent_Rising1
 	call SplinteredStormshardsOpponent_Rising2
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xd0 0x40 0xd0 0x0 0x30
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5bff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xd0, 0x40, 0xd0, 0x0, 0x30
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	call SplinteredStormshardsOpponent_Rising2
 	call SplinteredStormshardsOpponent_Rising1
@@ -29394,16 +29392,16 @@ SplinteredStormshardsByOpponent:
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @explosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4	@lunge forward
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4	@lunge forward
 	delay 0x2
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0 @superpower
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x4 0x60 0x1 	@shake target up and down
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0 @superpower
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4, 0x60, 0x1 	@shake target up and down
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerSteepSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x30 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerSteepSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x30, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	delay 0x4
 	call SplinteredStormshardsExplosionOnPlayer
@@ -29411,117 +29409,117 @@ SplinteredStormshardsByOpponent:
 	goto SplinteredStormshardsEnd
 SplinteredStormshardsExplosionOnPlayer:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x20 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x20, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerSteepSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x35 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerSteepSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x35, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x1c 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x1c, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x16 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerShallowSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x16, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerSteepSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffd0 0x2d 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsSplinterPlayerSteepSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffd0, 0x2d, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SplinteredStormshardsBrownExplode:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 SplinteredStormshardsPlayer_Rising1:
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x24 0x80 0x24 0x30 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x24, 0x80, 0x24, 0x30, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x10 0x80 0x10 0x35 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x10, 0x80, 0x10, 0x35, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x45 0x80 0x45 0x3a 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x45, 0x80, 0x45, 0x3a, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x60 0x80 0x60 0x30 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x60, 0x80, 0x60, 0x30, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x30 0x80 0x30 0x3c 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x30, 0x80, 0x30, 0x3c, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x55 0x80 0x55 0x33 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x55, 0x80, 0x55, 0x33, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SplinteredStormshardsPlayer_Rising2:
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x29 0x80 0x29 0x31 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x29, 0x80, 0x29, 0x31, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x73 0x80 0x73 0x32 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x73, 0x80, 0x73, 0x32, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x4a 0x80 0x4a 0x3c 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x4a, 0x80, 0x4a, 0x3c, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x64 0x80 0x64 0x33 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x64, 0x80, 0x64, 0x33, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x2c 0x80 0x2c 0x3d 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x2c, 0x3d, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x6c 0x80 0x6c 0x30 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x6c, 0x80, 0x6c, 0x30, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SplinteredStormshardsOpponent_Rising1:
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x94 0x40 0x94 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x94, 0x40, 0x94, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x80 0x40 0x80 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x80, 0x40, 0x80, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xb5 0x40 0xb5 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xb5, 0x40, 0xb5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xd0 0x40 0xd0 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xd0, 0x40, 0xd0, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xa0 0x40 0xa0 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xa0, 0x40, 0xa0, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xc5 0x40 0xc5 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xc5, 0x40, 0xc5, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SplinteredStormshardsOpponent_Rising2:
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x99 0x40 0x99 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x99, 0x40, 0x99, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xe3 0x40 0xe3 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xe3, 0x40, 0xe3, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xba 0x40 0xba 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xba, 0x40, 0xba, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xd4 0x40 0xd4 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xd4, 0x40, 0xd4, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0x9c 0x40 0x9c 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0x9c, 0x40, 0x9c, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate 0x32 0x5 0xdc 0x40 0xdc 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSplinteredShardsRisingSpearSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 50, 0xdc, 0x40, 0xdc, 0x0, 0x30
 	delay 0x2
 	return
 SplinteredStormshardsFixBackgroundFade:
-	launchtask AnimTask_GetLycanrocForm 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GetLycanrocForm, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x0 0x1 SplinteredStormshardsNightFormeReturn
 SplinteredStormshardsDayFormeReturn:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xc 0x0 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xc, 0x0, 0x5bff
 	goto SplinteredStormshardsFinishFadeReturn
 SplinteredStormshardsNightFormeReturn:
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0xc 0x0 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0xc, 0x0, 0x0000
 SplinteredStormshardsFinishFadeReturn:
 	return
 
@@ -29531,43 +29529,43 @@ Move_LETS_SNUGGLE_FOREVER::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUSIC_NOTES @music note
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_BUBBLES @fake tears
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverHeartSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x2 0x0 0x14
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverHeartSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x14
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3 0x3 0x80
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x3, 0x80
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x80
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x80
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CHARM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x7
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x0
 	delay 0x7
 	fadetobg BG_SNUGGLE_FOREVER
 	waitbgfadeout
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 @;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 @;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 		@;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2
 	delay 0x10
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FAINT_ATTACK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x2 0x32 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x2, 0x32, 0x1
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverTears
 	delay 0x8
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverTears
@@ -29576,22 +29574,22 @@ Move_LETS_SNUGGLE_FOREVER::
 	delay 0x8
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverTears
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4 @detect
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverEyesSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xa 0xfff2
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverEyesSpriteTemplate 0xd 0x2 0xfff6 0xfff2
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverEyesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xa, 0xfff2
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverEyesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 13, 0xfff6, 0xfff2
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x1 0x0 0x10 0x579D
-	launchtask AnimTask_GrowTarget 0x5 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x1, 0x0, 0x10, 0x579D
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_GrowTarget, 0x5
 	delay 0x5
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_IMPACT @hit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PAIN_SPLIT @painsplit
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_DUCK @duck
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CRABHAMMER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x14, 10
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xffee 0xa 0xa 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x12 0xa 0xa 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x0, 0xffee, 0xa, 0xa, 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x1, 0x12, 0xa, 0xa, 0x4
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverStars_1
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverImpacts
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverStars_2
@@ -29600,8 +29598,8 @@ Move_LETS_SNUGGLE_FOREVER::
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverStars_2
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverImpacts
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x0 0xffee 0x6 0x6 0x4
-	launchtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x12 0x6 0x6 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x0, 0xffee, 0x6, 0x6, 0x4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 0x2, 0x1, 0x12, 0x6, 0x6, 0x4
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverStars_1
 	delay 0x0
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverImpacts
@@ -29610,7 +29608,7 @@ Move_LETS_SNUGGLE_FOREVER::
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverImpacts
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverStars_1
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL-ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAMETHROWER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call LetsSnuggleForeverStars_2
 	delay 0x0
@@ -29622,35 +29620,35 @@ Move_LETS_SNUGGLE_FOREVER::
 	end
 LetsSnuggleForeverTears:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAIL_WHIP, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 ANIM_TARGET 0x2
-	launchtemplate gTearDropSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x2 ANIM_TARGET 0x3
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2
+	createsprite gTearDropSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3
 	return
 LetsSnuggleForeverImpacts:
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff4 0x8 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff4, 0x8, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xc 0x0 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xc, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	return
 LetsSnuggleForeverStars_1:
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xa0 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xff00 0xffd8
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0x80 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xff80 0xffea
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0xfff8 0xfe80 0xffe1
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xa0, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xff00, 0xffd8
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0x80, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xff80, 0xffea
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0xfff8, 0xfe80, 0xffe1
 	return
 LetsSnuggleForeverStars_2:
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xa0 0xffe0
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xff00 0xffd8
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0x80 0xfff0
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0x1a0 0xffda
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xff80 0xffea
-	launchtemplate gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x8 0xfe80 0xffe1
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xa0, 0xffe0
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xff00, 0xffd8
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0x80, 0xfff0
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0x1a0, 0xffda
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xff80, 0xffea
+	createsprite gSnuggleForeverStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x8, 0xfe80, 0xffe1
 	return
 
 
@@ -29662,40 +29660,40 @@ Move_CLANGOROUS_SOULBLAZE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @stars
 	fadetobg BG_CLANGOROUS_SOULBLAZE
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth 0x5 0x3 0x0 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RockMonBackAndForth, 0x5, 0x0, 0x2, 0x0
 	call ClangorousSoulblazeBuffEffect
 	call ClangorousSoulblazeBuffEffect
 	call ClangorousSoulblazeBuffEffect
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HORSESHOE_SIDE_FIST @fist
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulRedFistTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xfff0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa ANIM_ATTACKER ANIM_RIGHT_FIST 0x1
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulRedFistTemplate 0x2 0x8 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0xa ANIM_ATTACKER ANIM_LEFT_FIST 0x1
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulRedFistTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, ANIM_ATTACKER, ANIM_RIGHT_FIST, 0x1
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulRedFistTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, ANIM_ATTACKER, ANIM_LEFT_FIST, 0x1
 	playsewithpan SE_M_VITAL_THROW2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulRedRingTemplate	0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulRedRingTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HORSESHOE_SIDE_FIST
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @stars
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW	@ fly
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazeWhiteFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazeWhiteFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0xFFE0 0x1 0xffff
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0xfd00 0xa 0x0 0x2a
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0xfd00 0xa 0x0 0x2a
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0xFFE0, 0x1, 0xffff
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0xfd00, 0xa, 0x0, 0x2a
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0xfd00, 0xa, 0x0, 0x2a
 	delay 0x20
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x0 0x20 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1, 0xffff
 	delay 0xC
-	setblends 0x80c
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x1 0x0 0x4 0x0
+	setalpha 12, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4, 0x0
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_PSYBEAM2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xe, 0xa
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleChargeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 0x0 	@charge
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleChargeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0 	@charge
 	call ClangorousSoulblazeEnergySwirl
 	call ClangorousSoulblazeEnergySwirl
 	call ClangorousSoulblazeEnergySwirl
@@ -29714,11 +29712,11 @@ Move_CLANGOROUS_SOULBLAZE::
 	delay 0x0
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_M_GIGA_DRAIN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1d 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 @music note
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1d, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0 @music note
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x3c
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x2 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x2, 0x3c
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
@@ -29727,214 +29725,214 @@ Move_CLANGOROUS_SOULBLAZE::
 	delay 0x5
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET ClangorousSoulblazeOnOpponent
 ClangorousSoulblazeOnPlayer:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0xfff0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0xfff0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x20 0xffe0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x20, 0xffe0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x20 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x20, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x30 0xffe0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x30, 0xffe0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x30 0xfff0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x30, 0xfff0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x35 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x35, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x40 0x10 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x40, 0x10, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x40 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x40, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x45 0xfff0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x45, 0xfff0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x50 0x10 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x50, 0x10, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x50 0xffe0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x50, 0xffe0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x60 0xfff0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x60, 0xfff0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x60 0xffe0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x60, 0xffe0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x65 0xfff0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x65, 0xfff0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x65 0xffe0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x65, 0xffe0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	goto FINISH_SOULBLAZE
 ClangorousSoulblazeOnOpponent:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x15 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x15, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x25 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x25, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x20 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x20, 0x5, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x30 0x25 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x30, 0x25, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x30 0x15 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x30, 0x15, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x35 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x35, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x40 0xa ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x40, 0xa, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x40 0x0 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x40, 0x0, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x45 0x10 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x45, 0x10, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x50 0x30 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x50, 0x30, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x50 0x25 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x50, 0x25, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x60 0x40 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x60, 0x40, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x60 0x45 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x60, 0x45, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x65 0x35 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x65, 0x35, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x65 0x40 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x1
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x65, 0x40, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	call ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2
 	delay 0x5
-	launchtemplate gExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 FINISH_SOULBLAZE:
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	delay 0x5
 	call ResetFromWhiteScreen
 	blendoff
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_DEF_PARTNER 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_DEF_PARTNER, 0x0, 0x10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 ClangorousSoulblazeEnergySwirl:
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x180 0x32 0x8 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x180, 0x32, 0x8, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x20 0xf0 0x28 0xb 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0xf0, 0x28, 0xb, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1a0 0x28 0x4 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1a0, 0x28, 0x4, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x120 0x2d 0x6 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x120, 0x2d, 0x6, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x1c0 0x2d 0xb 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1c0, 0x2d, 0xb, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x32 0xa 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePurpleSwirlSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x32, 0xa, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	return
 ClangorousSoulblazeBuffEffect:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulBlueBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulBlueBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulPurpleBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulPurpleBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gClangorousSoulWhiteBuffTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gClangorousSoulWhiteBuffTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xc 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
 	return
 ClangorousSoulblazePulse_1:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1d 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1d, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
 	return
 ClangorousSoulblazePulse_2:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1d 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3 0x3 0x80
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1d, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x3, 0x3, 0x80
 	return
 ClangorousSoulblazePulse_3:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1d 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x80
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1d, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x80
 	return
 ClangorousSoulblazePulse_4:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1d 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1d, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x1, 0x0
 	return
 ClangorousSoulblazePulse_5:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_UPROAR, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x10 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x1d 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 0x3 0x0
+	createsprite gClangoorousSoulblazePulseSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1d, 0x0
+	createsprite gSlowFlyingMusicNotesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x1, 0x0, 0x3, 0x0
 	return
 
 
@@ -29942,32 +29940,32 @@ Move_GUARDIAN_OF_ALOLA::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_MUD_SAND @dig
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPEED_DUST @extremespeed
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtemplate gThinRingExpandingSpriteTemplate 0x3 0x4 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gThinRingExpandingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_SHINY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xff00 0xf 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xff00, 0xf, 0x0, 0x4
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x10
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	playsewithpan SE_M_TAKE_DOWN, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_ATTACKER 0xff00 0xf 0x0 0x4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0xff00, 0xf, 0x0, 0x4
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_ATTACKER 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER, 0x0, 0x10
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0xa
 	delay 0x10
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0xC 0xC 0x277f @;Yellow
-	launchtask AnimTask_NightShadeClone 0x5 0x1 0x75
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_ATTACKER, 0x2, 0xC, 0xC, 0x277f @;Yellow
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_NightShadeClone, 0x5, 0x75
 	delay 0x10
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
 	delay 0x10
@@ -29975,20 +29973,20 @@ Move_GUARDIAN_OF_ALOLA::
 	delay 0x10
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HORSESHOE_SIDE_FIST
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x3 0x0 0xb 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0000
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x2, 0x5, ANIM_TAG_HORSESHOE_SIDE_FIST, 0x0, 0xC, 0xc, 0x277f
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendParticle, 0x2, ANIM_TAG_HORSESHOE_SIDE_FIST, 0x0, 0xC, 0xc, 0x277f
 	fadetobg BG_FISSURE
 	waitbgfadeout
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer
-	launchtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler 0x5 0x3 0x1 0x5 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_PositionFissureBgOnBattler, 0x5, 0x1, 0x5, 0xffff
 	waitbgfadein
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gGuardianOfAlolaFistSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x3 0x0 0xffd0 0x1f
+	createsprite gGuardianOfAlolaFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x1f
 	delay 0x24
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x0 0xb 0x0 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0, 0x0000
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x3 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0xa 0x25
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x3, ANIM_TARGET, 0xa, 0x25
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_ROCK_THROW SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x10 0x9
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksTarget
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser
@@ -30003,7 +30001,7 @@ Move_GUARDIAN_OF_ALOLA::
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRocksTarget
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0x2 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL 0x3 0x0 0x10 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x3, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser
 	call GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser
@@ -30013,25 +30011,25 @@ Move_GUARDIAN_OF_ALOLA::
 	end
 GuardianOfAlolaRocksPlayer:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DIG, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
 	return
 GuardianOfAlolaRocksTarget:
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x10 0x4 0xfff6 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xe 0x4 0xffee 0x12
-	launchtemplate gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 0xc 0x4 0xfff0 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x10, 0x4, 0xfff6, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xe, 0x4, 0xffee, 0x12
+	createsprite gDirtPlumeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1, 0xc, 0x4, 0xfff0, 0x12
 	return
 GuardianOfAlolaRockGeyser:
-	launchtemplate gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0 0xfffc 0x10	@ -4, -0x10
+	createsprite gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0xfffc, 0x10	@ -4, -0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0 0x100D 0x10	@
+	createsprite gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0x100D, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0 0x4 0x10
+	createsprite gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0x4, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0 0xfff0 0x10
+	createsprite gGuardianOfAlolaDirtGeyserSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0, 0xfff0, 0x10
 	delay 0x0
 	return
 
@@ -30040,15 +30038,15 @@ Move_SEARING_SUNRAZE_SMASH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY @focus energy
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_2 @sparkles
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0xe 0x001b
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0xe, 0x001b
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashFlare
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x7fff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashFlare
 	delay 0x8
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashFlare
@@ -30060,34 +30058,34 @@ Move_SEARING_SUNRAZE_SMASH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SHADOW_BALL @shadow ball
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @white/grey
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashGrowWormholeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashGrowWormholeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x35 0xffed 0x1 0x2
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x35, 0xffed, 0x1, 0x2
 	delay 0x2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x50 0xfc00 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 @ spin up target
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x50, 0xfc00, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0 @ spin up target
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashRingsInward
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x30	@ target back to origin (slowly)
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x30	@ target back to origin (slowly)
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashRingsInward
 	delay 0xD
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4	@lunge forward
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4	@lunge forward
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0 @superpower
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gGrowingSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0 @superpower
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	fadetobg BG_COSMIC
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xf700 0x0 0x1 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 @ fix tgt rotation
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xf700, 0x0, 0x1, 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1 @ fix tgt rotation
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	waitbgfadein
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -30095,7 +30093,7 @@ Move_SEARING_SUNRAZE_SMASH::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_VERTICAL_HEX @red
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @charge
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SMALL_EMBER @fire
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashInfernoOrbSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x1 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashInfernoOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0x13, 0x8
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashCharge
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashCharge
@@ -30106,8 +30104,8 @@ Move_SEARING_SUNRAZE_SMASH::
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashRedFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG+ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x3 0x0 0xF 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashRedFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 0x3, 0x0, 0xF, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_ORB, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW @fly
@@ -30129,43 +30127,43 @@ Move_SEARING_SUNRAZE_SMASH::
 	stopsound
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CUT @cut
-	launchtemplate gSunsteelStrikeSuperpowerTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x14
+	createsprite gSunsteelStrikeSuperpowerTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x14
 SearingSunrazeSmashImpact:
 	delay 0x8
 	delay 0x1
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_GOLD_RING @beam
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x4 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x4, 0x3c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x20 0xffe0 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x20, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x20 0xffe0 0x1
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x20, 0xffe0, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1c 0xffe0 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1c, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x1c 0xffe0 0x1
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x1c, 0xffe0, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x2c 0xffe0 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2c, 0xffe0, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_CUT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x3, 0x2c 0xffe0 0x1
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteCutSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2c, 0xffe0, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CROSS_IMPACT @x
 	delay 0x0
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_DRAGON_ASCENT @dragon ascent 1
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_DRAGON_ASCENT_FOE @dragon ascent 2
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashCrossImpactSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x24
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashCrossImpactSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x24
 	playsewithpan SE_M_LEER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ATK, 0x3, 0xF, 0x0, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ATTACKER), 0x3, 0xF, 0x0, 0x0
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x0000
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashShockwaveSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0 	@ charge out and in
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashShockwaveSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2 	@ charge out and in
 	delay 0x1c
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CUT @cut
@@ -30174,7 +30172,7 @@ SearingSunrazeSmashImpact:
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashInferno
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashInferno
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashInferno
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS | ANIM_PAL_BG, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x001b	@full red
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x001b	@full red
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashInferno
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashInferno
 	call SearingSunrazeSmashInferno
@@ -30183,84 +30181,84 @@ SearingSunrazeSmashImpact:
 	call ResetFromRedScreen
 	end
 SearingSunrazeSmashFlare:
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xc 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gGrantingStarsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gEndureEnergySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 
 SearingSunrazeSmashRingsInward:
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashWhiteRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gSearingSunrazeSmashBlueRingInwardsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	return
 SearingSunrazeSmashInferno:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x0 0xfffe
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0xfffe 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x2 0x0
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0xfffe 0x2
-	launchtemplate gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x5 0x0 0x0 0xf 0x2 0x2
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x0, 0xfffe
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0xfffe, 0x0
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x2, 0x0
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0xfffe, 0x2
+	createsprite gFireBlastCrossSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xf, 0x2, 0x2
 	delay 0x3
 	return
 SearingSunrazeSmashCharge:
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x510 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x510, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2f 0x490 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2f, 0x490, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x30 0x4e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x4e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x500 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x500, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x540 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x540, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x4d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x4d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2f 0x490 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2f, 0x490, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x510 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x510, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x2c 0x500 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x2c, 0x500, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x30 0x4e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x4e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x4d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x4d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gFireSpinSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x7 0x0 0x31 0x540 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gFireSpinSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x31, 0x540, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 ResetFromRedScreen:
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x1B @Everything from red
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1B @Everything from red
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	setarg 0x7 0xffff
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitbgfadein
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x33ED
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x33ED
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	return
 
@@ -30272,14 +30270,14 @@ Move_MENACING_MOONRAZE_MAELSTROM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SHADOW_BALL @shadow ball
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET @black
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_BG 0x0 0x0 0xe 0x40c0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BG, 0x0, 0x0, 0xe, 0x40c0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFlare
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xc 0x0000
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFlare
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x8
@@ -30289,41 +30287,41 @@ Move_MENACING_MOONRAZE_MAELSTROM::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_THIN_RING @ring
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_AIR_WAVE_2 @white/grey
 	playsewithpan SE_M_NIGHTMARE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromWormholeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromWormholeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x35 0xffed 0x1 0x2	@ target down and left (instantaneously (last arg))
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x35, 0xffed, 0x1, 0x2	@ target down and left (instantaneously (last arg))
 	delay 0x2
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	visible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x50 0xfc00 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 @ spin up target
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x50, 0xfc00, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0 @ spin up target
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromRingsInward
-	launchtemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x0 0x30			@ target back to origin (slowly)
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0, 0x30			@ target back to origin (slowly)
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromRingsInward
 	delay 0xD
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromWhiteRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromWhiteRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x2 0x4 0x4	@lunge forward
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x4, 0x4	@lunge forward
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
 	invisible ANIM_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromSuperpowerSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x1 0x0 @superpower
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromSuperpowerSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0 @superpower
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_BRICK_BREAK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	fadetobg BG_COSMIC
 	waitbgfadeout
-	launchtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_IsTargetPlayerSide, 0x2
 	jumpargeq 0x7 ANIM_TARGET MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromOnPlayer
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromOnOpponent:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0xfd00 0x200 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0xfd00, 0x200, 0x1, 0xffff
 	goto MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFinish
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromOnPlayer:
-	launchtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg 0x5 0x4 0x200 0xfd00 0x1 0xffff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_StartSlidingBg, 0x5, 0x200, 0xfd00, 0x1, 0xffff
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFinish:
-	launchtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide 0x2 0x4 0x1 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1 @ fix tgt rotation
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_RotateMonSpriteToSide, 0x2, 0x1, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1 @ fix tgt rotation
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	waitbgfadein
 	visible ANIM_ATTACKER
@@ -30338,18 +30336,18 @@ MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFinish:
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_METEOR @superpower
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromChargeUp
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xc 0x0000
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xc, 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromChargeUp
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromChargeUp
-	launchsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning 0x7 0xf0 0xffc0 SOUND_PAN_TARGET 0x1 0xf 0x0 0x5
+	createsoundtask SoundTask_LoopSEAdjustPanning, 0xf0, 0xffc0, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x1, 0xf, 0x0, 0x5
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x3c 0x1
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0x2 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x4 0x0 0xc 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x4, 0x0, 0xc, 0x0000
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
@@ -30374,84 +30372,84 @@ MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFinish:
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	playsewithpan SE_M_MEGA_KICK, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromShockwaveSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromShockwaveSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_CIRCLE_OF_LIGHT @shock wave
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ORBS @hyper beam
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET @black
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION_2 @explosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x1 0x4 0x0 0x4c 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x1, 0x4, 0x0, 0x4c, 0x1
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromExplosion
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0x2 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL 0x2 0x0 0x10 0x7fff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x7fff
 	call MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	call ResetFromWhiteScreen
 	end
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromFlare:
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackSparklesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xfff1 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackSparklesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xfff1, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackSparklesSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xc 0xfffb 0x0 0x0 0x20 0x3c
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackSparklesSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xc, 0xfffb, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20, 0x3c
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromRingsInward:
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromWhiteRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromWhiteRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate 0x28 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlueRingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 40, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x8
 	return
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromChargeUp:
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x210 0x1e 0xd 0x32 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x210, 0x1e, 0xd, 0x32, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x20 0x1e0 0x14 0x10 0xffd2 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1e0, 0x14, 0x10, 0xffd2, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1c 0x200 0x19 0x10 0x2e ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x200, 0x19, 0x10, 0x2e, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x1d0 0x1e 0xf 0xffce ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x1d0, 0x1e, 0xf, 0xffce, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x21 0x240 0x14 0x8 0x2a ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x21, 0x240, 0x14, 0x8, 0x2a, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x7 0x0 0x1f 0x190 0x19 0xb 0xffd6 ANIM_ATTACKER
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBlackOrbsSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1f, 0x190, 0x19, 0xb, 0xffd6, ANIM_ATTACKER
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromPurpleBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 MenacingMoonrazeMaelstromBeam:
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
-	launchtemplate gMoonrazeMaelstromBeamSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x0
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
+	createsprite gMoonrazeMaelstromBeamSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2
 	delay 0x1
 	return
 
@@ -30467,21 +30465,21 @@ Move_LIGHT_THAT_BURNS_THE_SKY::
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x5bff
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x5bff
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call EndureEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FOCUS_ENERGY
 	monbg ANIM_ATTACKER
-	setblends 0x80c
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL-ANIM_PAL_ATK 0x2 0x0 0xF 0x0000
+	setalpha 12, 8
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ADJACENT), 0x2, 0x0, 0xF, 0x0000
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x3c 0x2 0xc 	@ charge particles to attacker
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ElectricChargingParticles, 0x2, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x2, 0xc 	@ charge particles to attacker
 	delay 0x1e
 	loopsewithpan SE_M_CHARGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, 0xe, 0xa
-	launchtemplate gSuperpowerOrbSpriteTemplate, 0x83, 0x1, 0x0
+	createsprite gSuperpowerOrbSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparks
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparks
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparks
@@ -30492,26 +30490,26 @@ Move_LIGHT_THAT_BURNS_THE_SKY::
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparks
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparks
 	delay 0xe
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x2 0x0 0x4 0x0000
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x4, 0x0000
 	clearmonbg ANIM_ATTACKER
 	blendoff
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SWAGGER, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0x20 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0x60 0x8 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0xa0 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffe0 0xfff0 0x25 0x2c 0xe0 0x8 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0x20 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0x60 0x8 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0xa0 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffd0 0xffe4 0x25 0x2c 0xe0 0x8 0x2 0x3
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0x20 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0x60 0x8 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0xa0 0x8 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x8 0xffc0 0xffd8 0x25 0x2c 0xe0 0x8 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0xfff0, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x8, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd0, 0xffe4, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x8, 0x2, 0x3
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x20, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0x60, 0x8, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xa0, 0x8, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gSparkElectricityFlashingSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0xffd8, 0x25, 0x2c, 0xe0, 0x8, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x6
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x3c
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x3c
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_LEAF @green
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ELECTRIC_ORBS @charge
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME @blast burn
@@ -30519,97 +30517,97 @@ Move_LIGHT_THAT_BURNS_THE_SKY::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_STRAIGHT_BEAM
 	panse SE_M_SOLAR_BEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER, SOUND_PAN_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0
 	monbg ANIM_TARGET
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x43FF @;Light yellow
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x6, 0x0, 0x10, 0x43FF @;Light yellow
 	call PhotonGeyserBeam
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGeyser
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyBlast_1
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGeyser
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyBlast_2
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyGeyser
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL - ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x43FF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF), 0x4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x43FF
 	call LightThatBurnsTheSkyBlast_3
 	clearmonbg ANIM_TARGET
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 0x10
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0x2 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL 0x0 0x10 0x0 0x43FF
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0x2, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x43FF
 	restorebg
 	waitbgfadeout
 	end
 LightThatBurnsTheSkyBlast_1:
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x0 0xfff0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x20 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x20, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	return
 LightThatBurnsTheSkyBlast_2:
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffd8 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffe0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x28 0xffec 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x40 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x28 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x20 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffd8 0x14 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffd8, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffe0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x28, 0xffec, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x40, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x28, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x20, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffd8, 0x14, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	return
 LightThatBurnsTheSkyBlast_3:
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffa0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x6 0x6 0xffc4 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x0 0xffd0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x46 0x6 0x3c 0xffe2 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x60 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x3c 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x30 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffc4 0x1e 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffa0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 6, 0xffc4, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x0, 0xffd0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 70, 0x3c, 0xffe2, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x60, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x3c, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x30, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyBlastBurnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffc4, 0x1e, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	return
 LightThatBurnsTheSkyGeyser:
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0003 0x0005 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0003, 0x0005, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfff5 0xfff1 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff5, 0xfff1, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0008 0xfffb 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0008, 0xfffb, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfffa 0x0012 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffa, 0x0012, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0000 0x0005 0x1 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0000, 0x0005, 0x1, 0x0
 	playsewithpan SE_M_SELF_DESTRUCT, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0003 0xfff5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0003, 0xfff5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfff5 0xffe1 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff5, 0xffe1, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0008 0xffeb ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0008, 0xffeb, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfffa 0x0002 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffa, 0x0002, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0000 0xfff5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0000, 0xfff5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0003 0xffe5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0003, 0xffe5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfff5 0xffd1 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff5, 0xffd1, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0008 0xffdb ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0008, 0xffdb, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0xfffa 0xfff2 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffa, 0xfff2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x84, 0x4, 0x0000 0xffe5 ANIM_TARGET 0x0
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0000, 0xffe5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x0
 	delay 0x0
 	return
 LightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparks:
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x30 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x2 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x40 0x28 0x1 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x80 0x28 0x0 0x3
-	launchtemplate gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x8 0x0 0x0 0x15 0x2c 0x0 0x28 0x2 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x40, 0x28, 0x1, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x80, 0x28, 0x0, 0x3
+	createsprite gLightThatBurnsTheSkyGreenSparkSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, 0x15, 0x2c, 0x0, 0x28, 0x2, 0x3
 	delay 0x10
 	return
 
@@ -30620,21 +30618,21 @@ Move_SOUL_STEALING_7_STAR_STRIKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_WISP_FIRE @will o wisp
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME @blast burn
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_HANDS_AND_FEET @fist
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksInvisibleExceptAttackerAndTarget, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	setblends 0x80c
+	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffe0 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0xffec 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x0 0xfff0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xfff6 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x20 0x0 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x42 0x6 0x14 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x6 0xffec 0xa 0x18 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffe0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0xffec, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x0, 0xfff0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xfff6, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x20, 0x0, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 66, 0x14, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlastburnSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0xffec, 0xa, 0x18, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	delay 0x5
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlackFlySpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlackFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	invisible ANIM_TARGET
 	fadetobg BG_SOULSTEALING_7STAR_STRIKE
@@ -30644,8 +30642,8 @@ Move_SOUL_STEALING_7_STAR_STRIKE::
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DRAGON_RAGE, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle 0x2 0x6 0x2 0x2 0x2 0x0 0xb 0x0
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2 0x2 0x5 0x0 0x1 0x0 0x20 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendColorCycle, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x2, 0x0, 0xb, 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 0x2, 0x0, 0x1, 0x0, 0x20, 0x1
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBuffEffect
 	delay 0x8
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBuffEffect
@@ -30654,46 +30652,46 @@ Move_SOUL_STEALING_7_STAR_STRIKE::
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_FIRE_PLUME
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PAIN_SPLIT @pain split
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x5 0x5 0x1 0x0 0x4 0x25 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x14 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x5, 0x1, 0x0, 0x4, 0x25, 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x14, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x30
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x30
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x10 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x12 0x0 0x0 0x2c
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x12, 0x0, 0x0, 0x2c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x08 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x08, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0xffeb 0xfff8 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x28
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xffeb, 0xfff8, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x28
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x12 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x12, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0xfffb 0xfff4 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x24
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfffb, 0xfff4, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x24
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x15 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x15, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0x5 0xfff8 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x20
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x5, 0xfff8, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x20
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x0c 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x0c, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0xfff0 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x1c
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff0, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1c
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x13 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x13, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0x0 0x1 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x18
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x1, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18
 	playsewithpan SE_M_JUMP_KICK, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x0e 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x0e, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0xfff0 0x10 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x14
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x8 0xffc0 0x12 0x0 0x0 0xa 0x1 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0xfff0, 0x10, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueFistSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffc0, 0x12, 0x0, 0x0, 0xa, 0x1, 0x0, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate 0x84 0x6 0x0 0x10 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x10
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 4, 0x0, 0x10, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10
 	delay 0x4
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLY, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlackFlySpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0xd 0x150
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlackFlySpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0xd, 0x150
 	delay 0x20
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_PAIN_SPLIT
 	unloadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_ROUND_SHADOW
@@ -30702,18 +30700,18 @@ Move_SOUL_STEALING_7_STAR_STRIKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SNORE_Z @z
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DOUBLE_TEAM, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
 	setarg 0x7 0x0 		@;Clear arg 7 so task works properly in Link battles
-	launchtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove 0x2 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_SnatchOpposingMonMove, 0x2
 	delay 0x1c
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_DEF 0x0 0x0 0x10 0x0000
-	delay 0x1
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealZStarSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x0 0x0 0x1 0x24
-	launchtask AnimTask_ShakeMon 0x2 0x5 ANIM_TARGET 0x3 0x0 0x6 0x1
-	launchtemplate gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x0
-	launchtemplate gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x2a
-	launchtemplate gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x54
-	launchtemplate gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0x7e
-	launchtemplate gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0xa8
-	launchtemplate gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate 0x82 0x1 0xd2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_TARGET, 0x0, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0000
+	delay 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealZStarSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1, 0x24
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 0x2, ANIM_TARGET, 0x3, 0x0, 0x6, 0x1
+	createsprite gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x0
+	createsprite gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2a
+	createsprite gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x54
+	createsprite gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x7e
+	createsprite gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xa8
+	createsprite gWillOWispFireSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xd2
 	playsewithpan SE_M_FLAME_WHEEL2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBlueParalysis
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBlueParalysis
@@ -30723,66 +30721,66 @@ Move_SOUL_STEALING_7_STAR_STRIKE::
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_SPARKLE_4 @ detect
 	loadspritegfx ANIM_TAG_EXPLOSION @ explosion
 	playsewithpan SE_M_DETECT, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gTargetTwinkleSpriteTemplate 0x8d 0x3 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET @detect star
+	createsprite gTargetTwinkleSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 13, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET @detect star
 	delay 0xa
-	launchtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake 0x5 0x3 ANIM_TARGET 0x8 0x20
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_HorizontalShake, 0x5, ANIM_TARGET, 0x8, 0x20
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeExplosion
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeExplosion
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_ALL - ANIM_PAL_DEF, 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0 @everything to black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF), 0x2, 0x0, 0x10, 0x0 @everything to black
 	call SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeExplosion
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	blendoff
 	restorebg
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, 0x5, ANIM_PAL_BG | ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0 @everything from black
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, (F_PAL_BG | F_PAL_BATTLERS), 0x2, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0 @everything from black
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal 0xa 0x5 ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS 0x2 0x0 0x0 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal, 0xa, F_PAL_BATTLERS, 0x2, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	launchtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible 0xA 0x0
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_AllBanksVisible, 0xA
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBuffEffect:
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xffe8 0x1a 0x2
+	createsprite gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xffe8, 0x1a, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xe 0x1c 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xe, 0x1c, 0x1
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfffb 0xa 0x2
+	createsprite gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x2
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0x1c 0x1a 0x3
+	createsprite gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x1a, 0x3
 	delay 0x4
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate 0x2 0x4 0x0 0xfff4 0x0 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealIceBuffSpriteTemplate, ANIM_ATTACKER, 2, 0x0, 0xfff4, 0x0, 0x1
 	return
 SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeBlueParalysis:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_THUNDERBOLT2, SOUND_PAN_TARGET
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x5 0x0 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x5, 0x0, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfffb 0xa 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfffb, 0xa, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xf 0x14 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xf, 0x14, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff1 0xfff6 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff1, 0xfff6, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x19 0x0 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x19, 0x0, 0x5, 0x1
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xfff8 0x8 0x5 0x2
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xfff8, 0x8, 0x5, 0x2
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0x2 0xfff8 0x5 0x0
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0x2, 0xfff8, 0x5, 0x0
 	delay 0x2
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate 0x82, 0x4, 0xffec 0xf 0x5 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealBlueParalyzeSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 2, 0xffec, 0xf, 0x5, 0x1
 	return
 SoulStealingSevenStarStrikeExplosion:
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x0 0x0 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x0, 0x0, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x18 0xffe8 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x18, 0xffe8, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xfff0 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xfff0, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0xffe8 0xfff4 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0xffe8, 0xfff4, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	playsewithpan SE_M_EXPLOSION, SOUND_PAN_ATTACKER
-	launchtemplate gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate 0x83 0x4 0x10 0x10 ANIM_TARGET 0x1
+	createsprite gSoulStealExplosionSpriteTemplate, ANIM_TARGET, 3, 0x10, 0x10, ANIM_TARGET, 0x1
 	delay 0x6
 	return
diff --git a/include/constants/battle_anim.h b/include/constants/battle_anim.h
index 4316191a2ee3..834d02d9e8f0 100644
--- a/include/constants/battle_anim.h
+++ b/include/constants/battle_anim.h
@@ -591,21 +591,6 @@
 #define ANIM_WEATHER_SANDSTORM 3
 #define ANIM_WEATHER_HAIL 4
 
-// mon pal blend
-#define ANIM_PAL_BG             0x1
-#define ANIM_PAL_ATK            0x2
-#define ANIM_PAL_DEF            0x4
-#define ANIM_PAL_ATK_PARTNER    0x8
-#define ANIM_PAL_DEF_PARTNER    0x10
-#define ANIM_PAL_ALL            0x1f
-#define ANIM_PAL_BG_4           0x20
-#define ANIM_PAL_BG_5           0x40
-#define ANIM_PAL_ALL_BATTLERS   0x780
-#define ANIM_PAL_PLAYER1        0x80
-#define ANIM_PAL_PLAYER2        0x100
-#define ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT1      0x200
-#define ANIM_PAL_OPPONENT2      0x400
-
 // horseshoe/fist frames
 #define ANIM_RIGHT_FIST  0
 #define ANIM_LEFT_FIST   2
@@ -623,19 +608,18 @@
 
 // Flags given to various functions to indicate which palettes to consider.
 // Handled by UnpackSelectedBattlePalettes
-#define F_PAL_BG          (1 << 0)
-#define F_PAL_ATTACKER    (1 << 1)
-#define F_PAL_TARGET      (1 << 2)
-#define F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER (1 << 3)
-#define F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER (1 << 4)
-#define F_PAL_ANIM_1      (1 << 5) // Palette set for GetBattleAnimBg1Data/GetBgDataForTransform. Only used (ineffectually?) by Aromatherapy.
-#define F_PAL_ANIM_2      (1 << 6) // Palette set for GetBattleAnimBgData/GetBgDataForTransform. Unused.
-#define F_PAL_ATK_SIDE    (F_PAL_ATTACKER | F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER)
-#define F_PAL_DEF_SIDE    (F_PAL_TARGET | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER)
-#define F_PAL_BATTLERS    (F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_SIDE)
-// The below are only used by AnimTask_BlendBattleAnimPal to get battler sprite palettes by position rather than by role.
-// It's redundant with F_PAL_BATTLERS, because they're only ever used together to refer to all the battlers at once.
-#define F_PAL_BATTLERS_2  (1 << 7 | 1 << 8 | 1 << 9 | 1 << 10)
-
+#define F_PAL_BG                  (1 << 0)
+#define F_PAL_ATTACKER            (1 << 1)
+#define F_PAL_TARGET              (1 << 2)
+#define F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER         (1 << 3)
+#define F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER         (1 << 4)
+#define F_PAL_ANIM_1              (1 << 5) // Palette set for GetBattleAnimBg1Data/GetBgDataForTransform. Only used (ineffectually?) by Aromatherapy.
+#define F_PAL_ANIM_2              (1 << 6) // Palette set for GetBattleAnimBgData/GetBgDataForTransform. Unused.
+#define F_PAL_ATK_SIDE            (F_PAL_ATTACKER | F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER)
+#define F_PAL_DEF_SIDE            (F_PAL_TARGET | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER)
+#define F_PAL_BATTLERS            (F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_SIDE)
+#define F_PAL_ADJACENT            (F_PAL_DEF_SIDE | F_PAL_ATK_PARTNER)
+#define F_PAL_ALL_BUT_DEF         (F_PAL_ATK_SIDE | F_PAL_DEF_PARTNER)
+#define F_PAL_ALL_BUT_ATK_PARTNER (F_PAL_ATTACKER | F_PAL_DEF_SIDE)
 
 #endif // GUARD_CONSTANTS_BATTLE_ANIM_H