Document battle anim things related to STRENGTH, TACKLE, BODY_SLAM, and SUPERSONIC

34 files changed, 450 insertions, 400 deletions

diff --git a/asm/battle_anim_812C144.s b/asm/battle_anim_812C144.s
index 007d9f32b..dd0e9bac1 100644
--- a/asm/battle_anim_812C144.s
+++ b/asm/battle_anim_812C144.s
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ _0812C31A:
 	strh r0, [r5, 0x2E]
 	strh r7, [r5, 0x32]
 	strh r6, [r5, 0x36]
-	ldr r0, _0812C350 @ =sub_8078B34
+	ldr r0, _0812C350 @ =StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	str r0, [r5, 0x1C]
 	ldr r1, _0812C354 @ =DestroyAnimSprite
 	adds r0, r5, 0
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ _0812C31A:
 	.align 2, 0
 _0812C348: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
 _0812C34C: .4byte gBattleAnimArgs
-_0812C350: .4byte sub_8078B34
+_0812C350: .4byte StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 _0812C354: .4byte DestroyAnimSprite
 	thumb_func_end sub_812C2BC
 
@@ -2376,7 +2376,7 @@ _0812D2F0:
 	lsls r0, 24
 	lsrs r0, 24
 	strh r0, [r5, 0x36]
-	ldr r0, _0812D34C @ =sub_8078B34
+	ldr r0, _0812D34C @ =StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	str r0, [r5, 0x1C]
 _0812D33C:
 	pop {r4,r5}
@@ -2385,7 +2385,7 @@ _0812D33C:
 	.align 2, 0
 _0812D344: .4byte DestroyAnimSprite
 _0812D348: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
-_0812D34C: .4byte sub_8078B34
+_0812D34C: .4byte StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	thumb_func_end sub_812D294
 
 	thumb_func_start sub_812D350
diff --git a/asm/flying.s b/asm/flying.s
index a99c5444c..a9872c903 100644
--- a/asm/flying.s
+++ b/asm/flying.s
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ _080DA2C2:
 	ldrh r3, [r5, 0x36]
 	adds r0, r3
 	strh r0, [r5, 0x36]
-	ldr r0, _080DA2F8 @ =sub_8078B34
+	ldr r0, _080DA2F8 @ =StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	str r0, [r5, 0x1C]
 	ldr r1, _080DA2FC @ =DestroyAnimSprite
 	adds r0, r5, 0
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ _080DA2C2:
 	.align 2, 0
 _080DA2F0: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
 _080DA2F4: .4byte gBattleAnimArgs
-_080DA2F8: .4byte sub_8078B34
+_080DA2F8: .4byte StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 _080DA2FC: .4byte DestroyAnimSprite
 	thumb_func_end sub_80DA208
 
@@ -1743,7 +1743,7 @@ sub_80DAD30: @ 80DAD30
 	lsls r0, 24
 	lsrs r0, 24
 	strh r0, [r4, 0x22]
-	ldr r0, _080DAD80 @ =sub_807941C
+	ldr r0, _080DAD80 @ =TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 	str r0, [r4, 0x1C]
 	pop {r4,r5}
 	pop {r0}
@@ -1751,7 +1751,7 @@ sub_80DAD30: @ 80DAD30
 	.align 2, 0
 _080DAD78: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
 _080DAD7C: .4byte gAnimBankAttacker
-_080DAD80: .4byte sub_807941C
+_080DAD80: .4byte TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 	thumb_func_end sub_80DAD30
 
 	thumb_func_start sub_80DAD84
diff --git a/asm/ground.s b/asm/ground.s
index 9b55fea39..607065061 100644
--- a/asm/ground.s
+++ b/asm/ground.s
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ _080E1024:
 	ldrh r4, [r4, 0x6]
 	adds r0, r4
 	strh r0, [r6, 0x36]
-	ldr r0, _080E1070 @ =sub_8078B34
+	ldr r0, _080E1070 @ =StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	str r0, [r6, 0x1C]
 	ldr r1, _080E1074 @ =DestroyAnimSprite
 	adds r0, r6, 0
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ _080E1024:
 _080E1064: .4byte gAnimBankAttacker
 _080E1068: .4byte gBattleAnimArgs
 _080E106C: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
-_080E1070: .4byte sub_8078B34
+_080E1070: .4byte StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 _080E1074: .4byte DestroyAnimSprite
 	thumb_func_end sub_80E1004
 
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ _080E10D0:
 	strh r0, [r6, 0x32]
 	adds r0, r7, r4
 	strh r0, [r6, 0x36]
-	ldr r0, _080E1100 @ =sub_8078B34
+	ldr r0, _080E1100 @ =StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	str r0, [r6, 0x1C]
 	ldr r1, _080E1104 @ =move_anim_8074EE0
 	adds r0, r6, 0
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ _080E10D0:
 	.align 2, 0
 _080E10F8: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
 _080E10FC: .4byte gBattleAnimArgs
-_080E1100: .4byte sub_8078B34
+_080E1100: .4byte StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 _080E1104: .4byte move_anim_8074EE0
 	thumb_func_end sub_80E1078
 
diff --git a/asm/ice.s b/asm/ice.s
index ad6aafb18..02729a0c0 100644
--- a/asm/ice.s
+++ b/asm/ice.s
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ _080D7976:
 	ldr r1, _080D79AC @ =DestroyAnimSprite
 	adds r0, r4, 0
 	bl StoreSpriteCallbackInData
-	ldr r0, _080D79B0 @ =sub_8078B34
+	ldr r0, _080D79B0 @ =StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	str r0, [r4, 0x1C]
 	pop {r4}
 	pop {r0}
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ _080D7976:
 _080D79A4: .4byte gBattleAnimArgs
 _080D79A8: .4byte gAnimBankTarget
 _080D79AC: .4byte DestroyAnimSprite
-_080D79B0: .4byte sub_8078B34
+_080D79B0: .4byte StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas
 	thumb_func_end sub_80D792C
 
 	thumb_func_start sub_80D79B4
@@ -1696,14 +1696,14 @@ sub_80D83E0: @ 80D83E0
 	lsls r0, 24
 	lsrs r0, 24
 	strh r0, [r4, 0x22]
-	ldr r0, _080D8410 @ =sub_807941C
+	ldr r0, _080D8410 @ =TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 	str r0, [r4, 0x1C]
 	pop {r4,r5}
 	pop {r0}
 	bx r0
 	.align 2, 0
 _080D840C: .4byte gAnimBankAttacker
-_080D8410: .4byte sub_807941C
+_080D8410: .4byte TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 	thumb_func_end sub_80D83E0
 
 	thumb_func_start sub_80D8414
diff --git a/data/battle_anim_80CA710.s b/data/battle_anim_80CA710.s
index 765d801f4..3ffefdb45 100644
--- a/data/battle_anim_80CA710.s
+++ b/data/battle_anim_80CA710.s
@@ -1031,7 +1031,7 @@ gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6EF0:: @ 83D6EF0
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6F08:: @ 83D6F08
-	spr_template 10017, 10017, gOamData_837DF24, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, sub_807941C
+	spr_template 10017, 10017, gOamData_837DF24, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gSpriteAnim_83D6F20:: @ 83D6F20
@@ -1490,16 +1490,16 @@ gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D7530:: @ 83D7530
 	.4byte gSpriteAffineAnim_83D74EC
 
 	.align 2
-gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7534:: @ 83D7534
-	spr_template 10163, 10163, gOamData_837E034, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D752C, sub_807941C
+gSupersonicWaveSpriteTemplate:: @ 83D7534
+	spr_template 10163, 10163, gOamData_837E034, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D752C, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D754C:: @ 83D754C
-	spr_template 10164, 10164, gOamData_837E034, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D752C, sub_807941C
+	spr_template 10164, 10164, gOamData_837E034, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D752C, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7564:: @ 83D7564
-	spr_template 10260, 10260, gOamData_837E03C, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D752C, sub_807941C
+	spr_template 10260, 10260, gOamData_837E03C, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gSpriteAffineAnimTable_83D752C, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D757C:: @ 83D757C
@@ -2449,7 +2449,7 @@ gSpriteAnimTable_83D95E0:: @ 83D95E0
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D95E4:: @ 83D95E4
-	spr_template 10029, 10029, gOamData_837DF34, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, sub_807941C
+	spr_template 10029, 10029, gOamData_837DF34, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D95FC:: @ 83D95FC
@@ -2631,7 +2631,7 @@ gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D985C:: @ 83D985C
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9874:: @ 83D9874
-	spr_template 10171, 10171, gOamData_837DF2C, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, sub_807941C
+	spr_template 10171, 10171, gOamData_837DF2C, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gSpriteAffineAnim_83D988C:: @ 83D988C
@@ -3713,7 +3713,7 @@ gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA76C:: @ 83DA76C
 
 	.align 2
 gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA784:: @ 83DA784
-	spr_template 10163, 10163, gOamData_837DF74, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, sub_807941C
+	spr_template 10163, 10163, gOamData_837DF74, gDummySpriteAnimTable, NULL, gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable, TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation
 
 	.align 2
 gSpriteAnim_83DA79C:: @ 83DA79C
diff --git a/data/battle_anim_scripts.s b/data/battle_anim_scripts.s
index be90e7fff..dadcf9f0e 100644
--- a/data/battle_anim_scripts.s
+++ b/data/battle_anim_scripts.s
@@ -556,11 +556,11 @@ Move_STRENGTH: @ 81C7C5E
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W036, 192
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8314, 5, 0, 2, 0, 96, 30
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeAndSinkMon, 5, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 96, 30
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 4
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 1, 18, 6, 2, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 18, 6, 2, 4
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 16, 12, 1, 1
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ Move_TACKLE: @ 81C7CF2
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 6
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 6, 1
@@ -596,22 +596,22 @@ Move_BODY_SLAM: @ 81C7D30
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W036, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 11
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 26, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 26, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 6
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 4, -10, 0, 1, 0
 	loopsewithpan SE_W025B, 63, 10, 2
 	delay 1
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -28, 0, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -28, 0, 0, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 4, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 12, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 6
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -620,22 +620,22 @@ Move_BODY_SLAM: @ 81C7D30
 Move_SUPERSONIC: @ 81C7DBD
 	loadspritegfx 10163
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_ATK_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 0
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 8, 1
-	call _81C7DFB
-	call _81C7DFB
-	call _81C7DFB
-	call _81C7DFB
-	call _81C7DFB
-	call _81C7DFB
+	call Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite
+	call Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite
+	call Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite
+	call Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite
+	call Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite
+	call Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_ATK_PARTNER
 	blendoff
 	end
-_81C7DFB:
+Move_SUPERSONIC_CreateWaveSprite:
 	playsewithpan SE_W048, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7534, 130, 16, 0, 0, 0, 30, 0
+	createsprite gSupersonicWaveSpriteTemplate, 130, 16, 0, 0, 0, 30, 0
 	delay 2
 	return
 
@@ -657,7 +657,7 @@ _81C7E48:
 Move_FLAME_WHEEL: @ 81C7E62
 	loadspritegfx 10029
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9694, 3, 0, 0, 56, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W172, 192
 	delay 2
@@ -679,14 +679,14 @@ Move_FLAME_WHEEL: @ 81C7E62
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9694, 3, 0, 0, 56, 24
 	playsewithpan SE_W172, 192
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 6
 	delay 4
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 5, 0, 8, 1
 	createvisualtask sub_8079790, 3, 1, 31, 12, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W172B, 63
 	call _81D11A2
 	delay 7
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 9
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 9
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	end
@@ -765,14 +765,14 @@ Move_TAKE_DOWN: @ 81C80E6
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 4, -10, 0, 1, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	delay 1
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -16, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -16, 0, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 4, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 12, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 2
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -786,28 +786,28 @@ Move_DOUBLE_EDGE: @ 81C817A
 	delay 10
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 192
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_W207, 192, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 18, 6, 2, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 18, 6, 2, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 0, 16, 16, 32767
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
 	delay 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 132, -10, 0, 1, 0
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -32, 0, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -32, 0, 0, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8E04, 2, 8, -256, 0, 0
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8E04, 2, 8, -256, 1, 0
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 4, 0, 12, 1
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 4, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 4, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 12, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 2, 16, 0, 32767
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8E04, 2, 8, -256, 0, 1
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8E04, 2, 8, -256, 1, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -1191,7 +1191,7 @@ Move_STOMP: @ 81C8B2A
 
 Move_TAIL_WHIP: @ 81C8B71
 	loopsewithpan SE_W039, 192, 24, 3
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 12, 4, 2, 3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 12, 4, 2, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -1258,7 +1258,7 @@ Move_REVERSAL: @ 81C8CA5
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_8402738, 2, 26, 210
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 20
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3DC, 2, 31, 3, 1, 32767, 8, 0, 0
@@ -1303,7 +1303,7 @@ Move_SPIKE_CANNON: @ 81C8DF1
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8920, 5, 0, -4, 0, 4, 6, 8, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_W013B, 192, 5, 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 5
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAB8C, 2, 10, -8, -8, -8, 20
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAB8C, 2, 18, 0, 0, 0, 20
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAB8C, 2, 26, 8, 8, 8, 20
@@ -1323,7 +1323,7 @@ Move_SWORDS_DANCE: @ 81C8EA4
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W014, 192
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 16, 6, 1, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 16, 6, 1, 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D748C, 2, 0, 0
 	delay 22
 	createvisualtask sub_80E21A8, 2, 10005, 2, 2, 32754, 16, 0, 0
@@ -1384,7 +1384,7 @@ Move_DIZZY_PUNCH: @ 81C8F5C
 	blendoff
 	end
 _81C9077:
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 6
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 7, 1
 	return
@@ -1488,19 +1488,19 @@ Move_SLAM: @ 81C9309
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 20, 3, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 20, 3, 0, 4
 	delay 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D69DC, 2, 0, 0
 	delay 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 0, 0, 1, 1
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -12, 10, 0, 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -12, 10, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 3
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 0, 3, 6, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 0, 3, 6, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	blendoff
@@ -1509,7 +1509,7 @@ Move_SLAM: @ 81C9309
 Move_VINE_WHIP: @ 81C9391
 	loadspritegfx 10287
 	playsewithpan SE_W026, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 6
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 6
 	delay 6
 	playsewithpan SE_W010, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D69F4, 130, 0, 0
@@ -1532,7 +1532,7 @@ Move_DRILL_PECK: @ 81C93C8
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6DE4, 2, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -1569,7 +1569,7 @@ Move_WATERFALL: @ 81C9421
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9348, 2, 12, 0, 25, 0
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 5
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 5
 	delay 6
 	call _81C9502
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -1768,13 +1768,13 @@ _81C9A37:
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7798, 2, 0, 20, -28
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 6
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 10, 4, 1, 1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 6, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 6
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -4, 1, 2
@@ -1784,7 +1784,7 @@ _81C9AB3:
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_8402630, 2, 20, -28
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 10, 2
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 10, 2
 	delay 12
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 2
@@ -1896,7 +1896,7 @@ Move_OUTRAGE: @ 81C9D08
 	loadspritegfx 10029
 	loopsewithpan SE_W082, 192, 8, 3
 	createvisualtask sub_80E1F8C, 2, 7, 2, 5, 3, 8, 430
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 12, 6, 5, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 12, 6, 5, 4
 	delay 0
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAFCC, 130, 0, 0, 30, 1280, 0, 3
 	delay 0
@@ -1972,7 +1972,7 @@ Move_SPARK: @ 81C9EA3
 	delay 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask sub_80E1F8C, 2, 3, -31, 1, 0, 0, 23551
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W063, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 130, 0, 0, 1, 2
@@ -2036,7 +2036,7 @@ Move_WHIRLWIND: @ 81CA1E9
 	loopsewithpan SE_W104, 63, 10, 4
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 15, 1
 	delay 29
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 1, 12, 6, 1, 5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 12, 6, 1, 5
 	delay 7
 	playsewithpan SE_W081, 63
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8A80, 5, 1, 8
@@ -2168,7 +2168,7 @@ Move_THIEF: @ 81CA52C
 	fadetobg 1
 	waitbgfadein
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 6
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 2
@@ -2334,7 +2334,7 @@ Move_CONVERSION: @ 81CA809
 Move_CONVERSION_2: @ 81CA91E
 	loadspritegfx 10018
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 0, 16
 	delay 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W112, 63
@@ -2381,19 +2381,19 @@ Move_ROLLING_KICK: @ 81CAA3A
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 18, 6, 1, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 18, 6, 1, 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W104, 192
 	delay 6
 	playsewithpan SE_W104, 192
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FF0, 2, -24, 0, 48, 10, 160, 0
 	delay 5
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -8, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 5, 0, 6, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 1, 8
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 1, 8
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	blendoff
 	end
@@ -2406,7 +2406,7 @@ Move_HEADBUTT: @ 81CAABD
 	delay 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6DE4, 2, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 2, 0, 4, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 4, 1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 5, 0, 6, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6DE4, 2, 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB538, 131, 0, 0, 1, 1
@@ -2424,7 +2424,7 @@ Move_HORN_ATTACK: @ 81CAB1A
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6DE4, 2, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7050, 132, 0, 0, 10
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 2, 0, 4, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 4, 1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 5, 0, 6, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6DE4, 2, 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB538, 131, 0, 0, 1, 1
@@ -2472,8 +2472,8 @@ _81CAC21:
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7050, 132, 0, 0, 12
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playse SE_BAN
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 2, 0, 40, 1
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 10, 0, 40, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 40, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 10, 0, 40, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB538, 131, 0, 0, 1, 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W030, 63
 	delay 4
@@ -2526,15 +2526,15 @@ Move_THRASH: @ 81CAD81
 	createvisualtask sub_80D0A4C, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_80D0AB8, 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FC0, 131, 1, 10, 0
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 4, 0, 7, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 7, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
 	delay 28
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FC0, 131, 1, 10, 1
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 4, 0, 7, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 7, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	delay 28
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FC0, 131, 1, 10, 3
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 8, 0, 16, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 8, 0, 16, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	end
 
@@ -2577,14 +2577,14 @@ Move_SING: @ 81CAE00
 Move_LOW_KICK: @ 81CAED4
 	loadspritegfx 10143
 	loadspritegfx 10135
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FF0, 130, -24, 28, 40, 8, 160, 0
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 130, -8, 8, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8E04, 2, 6, 384, 1, 2
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 1, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 1, 4
 	end
 
 Move_EARTHQUAKE: @ 81CAF31
@@ -2699,7 +2699,7 @@ Move_MEDITATE: @ 81CB1BD
 Move_AGILITY: @ 81CB1DA
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 24, 6, 4, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 24, 6, 4, 4
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2DD8, 2, 0, 4, 7, 10
 	playsewithpan SE_W104, 192
 	delay 12
@@ -2721,7 +2721,7 @@ Move_QUICK_ATTACK: @ 81CB224
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_ATK_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 24, 6, 1, 5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 24, 6, 1, 5
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2DD8, 2, 0, 4, 7, 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W026, 192
 	delay 4
@@ -2746,7 +2746,7 @@ Move_RAGE: @ 81CB27C
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7798, 2, 0, 20, -28
 	playsewithpan SE_W207B, 192
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 6
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 6
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_80A9058, 2, 1, 1, 10, 1, 0
@@ -2836,8 +2836,8 @@ _81CB3E6:
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	playse SE_BAN
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3DC, 2, 1, 3, 1, 0, 14, 32767, 14
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 2, 0, 40, 1
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 10, 0, 40, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 40, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 10, 0, 40, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB538, 132, 0, 0, 1, 0
 	loopsewithpan SE_W025B, 63, 8, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -3002,14 +3002,14 @@ Move_SHARPEN: @ 81CB74E
 
 Move_SUPER_FANG: @ 81CB75A
 	loadspritegfx 10192
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 1, 0, 20, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 1, 0, 20, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W082, 192
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 3, 0, 48, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 3, 0, 48, 1
 	createvisualtask sub_8079790, 2, 0, 1247, 12, 4, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 20
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7080, 130
 	playsewithpan SE_W044, 63
@@ -3036,13 +3036,13 @@ Move_STRUGGLE: @ 81CB815
 	loadspritegfx 10215
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 3, 0, 12, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 3, 0, 12, 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7C90, 2, 0, 0, 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7C90, 2, 0, 1, 2
 	loopsewithpan SE_W029, 192, 12, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 0, 0, 1, 2
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 3, 0, 6, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
@@ -3170,7 +3170,7 @@ Move_DESTINY_BOND: @ 81CBA2C
 	createvisualtask sub_80DE918, 5, 0, 48
 	playsewithpan SE_W109, 192
 	delay 48
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 2, 0, 24, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 24, 1
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2A7C, 2, 6, 1, 0, 12, 30653
 	delay 24
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2A7C, 2, 6, 1, 12, 0, 30653
@@ -3697,14 +3697,14 @@ Move_BRICK_BREAK: @ 81CC492
 _81CC4A7:
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 3, 8
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, 8
 	delay 4
 	delay 1
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, -18, -18, 1, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FA8, 2, -18, -18, 10, 1, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 63
 	delay 20
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 3, 8
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, 8
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 18, 18, 1, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FA8, 2, 18, 18, 10, 1, 0
@@ -3724,7 +3724,7 @@ _81CC4A7:
 _81CC576:
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 3, 8
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, 8
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA0A0, 3, 1, 0, 0, 90, 10
 	delay 1
@@ -3732,7 +3732,7 @@ _81CC576:
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FA8, 2, -18, -18, 10, 1, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 63
 	delay 20
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 3, 8
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, 8
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 18, 18, 1, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FA8, 2, 18, 18, 10, 1, 0
@@ -4105,7 +4105,7 @@ Move_CRUSH_CLAW: @ 81CCF3B
 	loadspritegfx 10208
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 4
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 2, 0, 18, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB288, 130, -10, -10, 0
@@ -4208,10 +4208,10 @@ Move_ODOR_SLEUTH: @ 81CD1FF
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	createvisualtask sub_81316F8, 5
 	delay 24
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 3, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 192
 	delay 6
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 3, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 192
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
@@ -4338,7 +4338,7 @@ Move_AERIAL_ACE: @ 81CD499
 	loadspritegfx 10138
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 24, 6, 1, 5
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 24, 6, 1, 5
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2DD8, 2, 0, 4, 7, 3
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6B28, 2, 40, -32, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W013B, 192
@@ -5156,7 +5156,7 @@ Move_FAINT_ATTACK: @ 81CE6ED
 	waitbgfadein
 	delay 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W185, 192
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 18, 6, 1, 3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 18, 6, 1, 3
 	createvisualtask sub_80DFC24, 2, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
@@ -5191,9 +5191,9 @@ Move_SAND_ATTACK: @ 81CE774
 	monbgprio_28 0
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W028, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, -10, 0, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, -10, 0, 0, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 2
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 2
 	call _81CE7C4
 	call _81CE7C4
 	call _81CE7C4
@@ -5216,9 +5216,9 @@ _81CE7C4:
 Move_MUD_SLAP: @ 81CE81C
 	loadspritegfx 10074
 	playsewithpan SE_W028, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, -10, 0, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, -10, 0, 0, 3
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 2
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 2
 	call _81CE862
 	call _81CE862
 	call _81CE862
@@ -5242,7 +5242,7 @@ Move_DRAGON_RAGE: @ 81CE8BA
 	playsewithpan SE_W082, 192
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 0, 0, 2, 40, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 130, 0, 15, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 130, 0, 15, 0, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB0D0, 130, 30, 15, 0, 10, 10
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -5264,7 +5264,7 @@ Move_DRAGON_RAGE: @ 81CE8BA
 	delay 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB078, 194, 1, 0, 8
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 194, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 194, 0, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
 
@@ -5698,7 +5698,7 @@ Move_ABSORB: @ 81CF427
 	loadspritegfx 10031
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 1, 0, 4, 13293
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -5750,7 +5750,7 @@ Move_MEGA_DRAIN: @ 81CF53F
 	loadspritegfx 10031
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 1, 0, 8, 13293
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -5810,7 +5810,7 @@ Move_GIGA_DRAIN: @ 81CF6CF
 	loadspritegfx 10031
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 1, 0, 12, 13293
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -5880,7 +5880,7 @@ Move_LEECH_LIFE: @ 81CF8D7
 	loadspritegfx 10031
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	delay 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAB10, 2, -20, 15, 12
@@ -6040,7 +6040,7 @@ Move_BONEMERANG: @ 81CFC54
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 1, 5, 0, 5, 1
 	delay 17
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, -4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, -4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6112,20 +6112,20 @@ _81CFDCF:
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 0, 2, 0, 15, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 6
 	delay 3
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAABC, 3, -42, 25, 0, 0, 6
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W011, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 0
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -16, 4, 1, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -16, 4, 1, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, -4, 1, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, -4, 1, 12, 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3DC, 2, 7, 5, 1, 32767, 10, 0, 0
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 11
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 11
 	delay 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
@@ -6166,18 +6166,18 @@ Move_WING_ATTACK: @ 81CFEEB
 	monbgprio_28 1
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	loopsewithpan SE_W017, 192, 20, 2
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8408, 2, 0, 12, 4, 1, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 12, 4, 1, 4
 	createvisualtask sub_80DA09C, 5, 1, 70
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA3B4, 2, -25, 0, 0, 0, 20
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA3B4, 2, 25, 0, 0, 0, 20
 	delay 24
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 9
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 9
 	delay 17
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 16, 0, 1, 1
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -16, 0, 1, 1
 	loopsewithpan SE_W003, 63, 5, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 11
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 11
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6265,11 +6265,11 @@ Move_CRABHAMMER: @ 81D0159
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	delay 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3DC, 2, 31, 3, 1, 32429, 10, 0, 0
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -24, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -24, 0, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 8
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	loopsewithpan SE_W152, 63, 20, 3
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 1, 0, 4, 8, 1
@@ -6473,7 +6473,7 @@ Move_JUMP_KICK: @ 81D05F7
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 3
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9F90, 2, -16, 8, 0, 0, 10, 1, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W026, 63
@@ -6491,22 +6491,22 @@ Move_HI_JUMP_KICK: @ 81D0654
 	loadspritegfx 10135
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, -24, 0, 0, 8
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, -24, 0, 0, 8
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 3
 	delay 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9F90, 2, -16, 8, 0, 0, 10, 1, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W026, 63
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -28, 0, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -28, 0, 0, 3
 	delay 3
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 3, 0, 11, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 11, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6595,10 +6595,10 @@ Move_COUNTER: @ 81D08AC
 	loadspritegfx 10143
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 18, 6, 1, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 18, 6, 1, 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 192
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -15, 18, 1, 0
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
@@ -6616,7 +6616,7 @@ Move_COUNTER: @ 81D08AC
 	delay 1
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D9FA8, 3, 15, 9, 8, 1, 0
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 5
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6627,19 +6627,19 @@ Move_VITAL_THROW: @ 81D097B
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 192
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 12, 4, 1, 2
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 12, 4, 1, 2
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 20, 0, 0, 4
 	delay 2
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 0, 0, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	delay 1
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -24, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -24, 0, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 7
 	delay 11
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 10
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6686,8 +6686,8 @@ Move_SUBMISSION: @ 81D0AEE
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_W004, 63, 70
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_W104, 192, 80
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_W004, 63, 90
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8408, 2, 0, -18, 6, 6, 4
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8408, 2, 1, 18, 6, 6, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, -18, 6, 6, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 18, 6, 6, 4
 	call _81D0B5D
 	call _81D0B5D
 	call _81D0B5D
@@ -6775,7 +6775,7 @@ Move_PETAL_DANCE: @ 81D0CA6
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W080, 192
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 12, 6, 6, 3
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 12, 6, 6, 3
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6428, 2, 0, -24, 8, 140
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6440, 2, 16, -24, 8, 100
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6440, 2, -16, -24, 8, 100
@@ -6794,14 +6794,14 @@ Move_PETAL_DANCE: @ 81D0CA6
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6440, 2, 20, -16, 14, 80
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D6440, 2, -20, -14, 16, 80
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W025B, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 0, 0, 1, 0
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 6, 0, 8, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6868,13 +6868,13 @@ Move_ANCIENT_POWER: @ 81D0EE5
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAD60, 2, 0, 32, -42, 25, 5
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DAD60, 2, -25, 32, -48, 30, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 16, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 16, 0, 0, 4
 	delay 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W120, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 0, 0, 1, 1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 6, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -6988,7 +6988,7 @@ Move_DREAM_EATER: @ 81D1271
 	loadspritegfx 10147
 	loadspritegfx 10031
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_W060, 192
 	call Unknown_81D61E7
 	setalpha 8, 8
@@ -7100,7 +7100,7 @@ _81D1578:
 	return
 
 Move_WRAP: @ 81D158C
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8500, 2, 0, 6, 4, 2, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 6, 4, 2, 4
 	goto _81D1568
 
 Move_PSYBEAM: @ 81D15A2
@@ -7203,18 +7203,18 @@ Move_STEEL_WING: @ 81D1807
 	monbgprio_28 1
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	loopsewithpan SE_W017, 192, 20, 2
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8408, 2, 0, 12, 4, 1, 4
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 12, 4, 1, 4
 	createvisualtask sub_80DA09C, 5, 1, 70
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA3B4, 2, -25, 0, 0, 0, 20
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA3B4, 2, 25, 0, 0, 0, 20
 	delay 24
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 9
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 9
 	delay 17
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 16, 0, 1, 1
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -16, 0, 1, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W013, 63
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 11
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 11
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
@@ -7227,7 +7227,7 @@ Move_IRON_TAIL: @ 81D18B6
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 6
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 130, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 6, 1
@@ -7247,7 +7247,7 @@ Move_POISON_TAIL: @ 81D1914
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	setalpha 12, 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 4
 	delay 6
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 130, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 6, 1
@@ -7265,14 +7265,14 @@ Move_METAL_CLAW: @ 81D197A
 	loopsewithpan SE_W231, 192, 28, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_80E0A4C, 5, 0, 0, 0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 2
 	playsewithpan SE_W013, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB288, 130, -10, -10, 0
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB288, 130, -10, 10, 0
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB428, 2, -4, 1, 10, 3, 1
 	delay 8
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 2
 	playsewithpan SE_W013, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB288, 130, 10, -10, 1
@@ -7379,9 +7379,9 @@ _81D1BCF:
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2A38, 10, 2, 2, 0, 11, 31
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 1, 0, 32, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 24, 0, 0, 4
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 0, 2, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 12, 1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 16, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 1, 18, -8, 1, 1
@@ -7393,7 +7393,7 @@ _81D1BCF:
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 1, -8, -5, 1, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 7
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 7
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2A38, 10, 2, 2, 11, 0, 31
 	waitforvisualfinish
@@ -7780,13 +7780,13 @@ Move_LOVELY_KISS: @ 81D24AF
 
 Move_FURY_SWIPES: @ 81D24F6
 	loadspritegfx 10222
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 5, 5
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 5, 5
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W010, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7C48, 130, 16, 0, 1
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 5, 1
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 130, 5, 5
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 130, 5, 5
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W010, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7C48, 130, -16, 0, 0
@@ -8035,7 +8035,7 @@ Move_WILL_O_WISP: @ 81D2B83
 	loadspritegfx 10232
 	loadspritegfx 10231
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	playsewithpan SE_W052, 192
 	waitplaysewithpan SE_W052, 192, 10
 	createvisualtask sub_812B374, 2, -64, -64, 1, 0
@@ -8376,9 +8376,9 @@ Move_FLATTER: @ 81D332C
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_8402720, 130, 0, -8, 80
 	delay 0
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 5, 2, 1
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 5, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	delay 10
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 5, 2, 1
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 5, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	delay 0
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 229, -64
 	call _81D3415
@@ -8532,7 +8532,7 @@ Move_ARM_THRUST: @ 81D36CF
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	createvisualtask sub_80A8E04, 5, 8, 5, 0, 0
 	delay 6
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 3
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 3
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA144, 130, 10, -8, 14, 3
@@ -8591,7 +8591,7 @@ Move_DRAGON_CLAW: @ 81D380C
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 0, 0, 2, 15, 1
 	call _81D39E9
 	call _81D39E9
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DACD0, 2, 0, 28, 528, 30, 13, 50, 0
 	delay 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 136, 63
@@ -8604,7 +8604,7 @@ Move_DRAGON_CLAW: @ 81D380C
 	delay 2
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DACD0, 2, 0, 31, 400, 25, 11, -42, 0
 	delay 2
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DACD0, 2, 0, 28, 512, 25, 16, 46, 0
 	delay 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 136, 63
@@ -8713,7 +8713,7 @@ Move_REVENGE: @ 81D3B99
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	unloadspritegfx 10245
 	loadspritegfx 10246
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 6, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 4
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA1E0, 130, 10, -10
@@ -8812,7 +8812,7 @@ Move_FRENZY_PLANT: @ 81D3C7B
 Move_METAL_SOUND: @ 81D3E1F
 	loadspritegfx 10260
 	monbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
-	monbgprio_2A 1
+	monbgprio_2A ANIM_BANK_TARGET
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER, 2, 0, 8, 1
 	call _81D3E52
 	call _81D3E52
@@ -8893,39 +8893,39 @@ _81D3F67:
 	blendoff
 	end
 _81D3F6C:
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 16, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 16, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 16, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 16, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -8, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 139, 63
 	goto _81D3F67
 _81D3FBE:
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 11
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 5, 4
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 5, 4
 	delay 6
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 3, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 141, 63
 	goto _81D3F67
 _81D401E:
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 6, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 6, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -8, 1, 2
@@ -8947,13 +8947,13 @@ _81D401E:
 _81D4139:
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 0, 0, 6, 0
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 16, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 16, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	delay 8
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 3, -5, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 123, 63
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 12, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 12, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -8, 1, 2
@@ -8961,7 +8961,7 @@ _81D4139:
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 1, 6, 0, 8, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 4
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 8, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 8, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -8, 1, 2
@@ -8970,14 +8970,14 @@ _81D4139:
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 2
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2DD8, 2, 0, 4, 5, 1
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 4, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -8, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 123, 63
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon, 5, 1, 6, 0, 8, 1
 	createvisualtask sub_80E2DD8, 2, 0, 4, 5, 1
 	waitforvisualfinish
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 4, 2, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 2, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	delay 5
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, -10, -8, 1, 2
@@ -9005,7 +9005,7 @@ _81D4139:
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 2, 1, 0, 6, 0, 0
 	goto _81D3F67
 _81D4371:
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 4, 3, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 3, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	createvisualtask sub_812B340, 5, 167, -64
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	createvisualtask sub_812B30C, 5, 123, 63
@@ -9226,7 +9226,7 @@ _81D4A48:
 Move_ROCK_BLAST: @ 81D4A5F
 	loadspritegfx 10058
 	loadspritegfx 10135
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 6
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 6
 	delay 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 192
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DADE8, 130, 16, 0, 0, 0, 25, 257
@@ -9363,7 +9363,7 @@ _81D4EA8:
 Move_ASTONISH: @ 81D4F10
 	loadspritegfx 10273
 	playsewithpan SE_W227, 192
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 6
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 6
 	delay 25
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DA62C, 133, 0, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W166, 63
@@ -9511,7 +9511,7 @@ Move_PSYCHO_BOOST: @ 81D51C7
 Move_KNOCK_OFF: @ 81D523B
 	loadspritegfx 10277
 	loadspritegfx 10135
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0, 2, 4, 6
+	createsprite gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate, 2, 4, 6
 	delay 4
 	playsewithpan SE_W233, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_8402AE4, 130, -16, -16
@@ -9519,12 +9519,12 @@ Move_KNOCK_OFF: @ 81D523B
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3DC, 2, 31, 5, 1, 32767, 10, 0, 0
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 131, 0, 0, 1, 2
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -12, 10, 0, 3
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -12, 10, 0, 3
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 3
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 0, 3, 6, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 0, 3, 6, 1
 	delay 5
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 6
 	delay 10
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	end
@@ -9561,7 +9561,7 @@ Unknown_81D532F: @ 81D532F
 	delay 10
 	playsewithpan SE_W109, 63
 	delay 23
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 10, 0, 20, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 10, 0, 20, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W120, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7828, 3, 0, 0, 1, 1
 	delay 6
@@ -9592,7 +9592,7 @@ Move_SKY_UPPERCUT: @ 81D53ED
 	waitbgfadein
 	setalpha 12, 8
 	delay 38
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 0, 28, 0, 0, 5
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 28, 0, 0, 5
 	delay 4
 	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMon2, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 4, 0, 6, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
@@ -9610,13 +9610,13 @@ Move_SKY_UPPERCUT: @ 81D53ED
 	delay 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W233B, 63
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 131, 5, -52, 1, 1
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8, 2, 1, -26, 16, 1, 4
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, -26, 16, 1, 4
 	delay 4
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 0, 3, 6, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 0, 3, 6, 1
 	delay 30
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 0, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 0, 0, 6
 	delay 4
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 2, 1, 0, 6
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 2, 1, 0, 6
 	clearmonbg ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER
 	blendoff
 	restorebg
@@ -9668,8 +9668,8 @@ Move_TWISTER: @ 81D553A
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	createsprite gBasicHitSplatSpriteTemplate, 131, -32, -16, 1, 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 3, 0, 12, 1
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 3, 3, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 3, 0, 12, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_DEF_PARTNER, 3, 0, 12, 1
 	delay 4
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB4F0, 131, 1, 3
 	playsewithpan SE_W004, 63
@@ -9820,7 +9820,7 @@ _81D597D:
 
 Move_WEATHER_BALL: @ 81D5989
 	loadspritegfx 10283
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8, 2, 8, 1, 0
+	createsprite gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate, 2, 8, 1, ANIM_BANK_ATTACKER
 	delay 8
 	playsewithpan SE_W207, 192
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83930A8, 2
@@ -10491,7 +10491,7 @@ General_HangedOn: @ 81D676E
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83DB3C4, 0, 2, 4, 9, 0, 31
 	waitforvisualfinish
 	delay 6
-	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0, 0, 0, 0, 15
+	createsprite gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate, 0, 0, 0, 15
 	end
 
 General_Rain: @ 81D67BB
@@ -10598,7 +10598,7 @@ General_DoomDesireHit: @ 81D6934
 	delay 9
 	playsewithpan SE_W109, 63
 	delay 25
-	createvisualtask sub_80A8154, 2, 1, 10, 0, 20, 1
+	createvisualtask AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace, 2, ANIM_BANK_TARGET, 10, 0, 20, 1
 	playsewithpan SE_W120, 63
 	createsprite gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83D7828, 3, 0, 0, 1, 1
 	delay 6
diff --git a/include/rom_8077ABC.h b/include/rom_8077ABC.h
index 97e001635..ed42871a6 100644
--- a/include/rom_8077ABC.h
+++ b/include/rom_8077ABC.h
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ u8 GetAnimBankSpriteId(u8 side);
 void StoreSpriteCallbackInData(struct Sprite *sprite, void(*callback)(struct Sprite *));
 void sub_8078314(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_8078364(struct Sprite *sprite);
-void sub_8078458(struct Sprite *sprite);
-void sub_80784A8(struct Sprite *sprite);
+void TranslateMonBGUntil(struct Sprite *sprite);
+void TranslateMonBGSubPixelUntil(struct Sprite *sprite);
 u8 GetBankSide(u8);
 u8 GetBankSide(u8);
 u8 GetBankSide(u8 side);
@@ -34,11 +34,10 @@ u8 IsDoubleBattle(void);
 bool8 IsDoubleBattle(void);
 void sub_8078914();
 u8 sub_80789BC();
-void sub_8078A5C(struct Sprite *sprite);
-void sub_8078A5C(struct Sprite *sprite);
+void InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void InitAnimSpriteTranslationDeltas(struct Sprite *sprite);
 bool8 TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *sprite);
-void sub_8078BB8(struct Sprite *sprite);
+void TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltasUntil(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_8078D44(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void obj_id_set_rotscale(u8 sprite, s16, s16, u16);
 bool8 sub_8078E38();
@@ -67,7 +66,7 @@ void sub_807A960(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_8078A34(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void InitAnimSpritePos(struct Sprite *sprite, u8);
 void sub_8078764(struct Sprite *sprite, u8);
-void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *sprite);
+void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_8078D60(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_80786EC(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_80782D8(struct Sprite *sprite);
@@ -103,7 +102,7 @@ bool8 TranslateAnimSpriteLinearAndSine(struct Sprite *sprite);
 bool8 sub_8078CE8(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void oamt_add_pos2_onto_pos1(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_8078BD4(struct Sprite *sprite);
-void sub_807941C(struct Sprite *sprite);
+void TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation(struct Sprite *sprite);
 void sub_80789D4(bool8 a1);
 void sub_8079AB8(u8 sprite, u8 sprite2);
 u8 sub_807A4A0(int bank, u8 sprite, int species);
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/bug.c b/src/battle/anim/bug.c
index b2726d8dd..e12f55a8b 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/bug.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/bug.c
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ void sub_80DC824(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2) + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3) + gBattleAnimArgs[3];
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ void sub_80DC8F4(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2);
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3);
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ void sub_80DCBCC(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = lVarX;
     sprite->data[4] = lVarY;
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/bullet.c b/src/battle/anim/bullet.c
index 8fc581d47..1dca0b886 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/bullet.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/bullet.c
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ void sub_80CFFD8(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = 20;
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2);
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     sprite->affineAnimPaused = 1;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80D0030);
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/dark.c b/src/battle/anim/dark.c
index 83a375495..aaf8507c6 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/dark.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/dark.c
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ void sub_80DFE14(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[3] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3);
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 3);
     sprite->data[0] = 0x7E;
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
     sprite->data[3] = -sprite->data[1];
     sprite->data[4] = -sprite->data[2];
     sprite->data[6] = 0xFFD8;
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/dragon.c b/src/battle/anim/dragon.c
index 4f25cf1a5..dc2c0bc50 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/dragon.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/dragon.c
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ void sub_80DF63C(struct Sprite *sprite)
         StartSpriteAnim(sprite, 1);
     }
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, move_anim_8074EE0);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/energy_wave.c b/src/battle/anim/energy_wave.c
index acab7bf80..8111f70a3 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/energy_wave.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/energy_wave.c
@@ -157,6 +157,6 @@ void sub_80D3728(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2) + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, var2) + gBattleAnimArgs[3];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/fight.c b/src/battle/anim/fight.c
index f589622bd..a7c25de49 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/fight.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/fight.c
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ void sub_80D92D0(struct Sprite *sprite)
     }
 
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y - 20;
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80D9328);
 }
 
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ static void sub_80D9328(struct Sprite *sprite)
         sprite->pos2.y = 0;
         sprite->pos2.x = 0;
 
-        sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+        sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
     }
 }
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ static void sub_80D94CC(struct Sprite *sprite)
         sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2);
         sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3);
 
-        sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+        sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80D9524);
     }
 }
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ static void sub_80D986C(struct Sprite *sprite)
 
         InitAnimSpriteTranslationDeltas(sprite);
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, move_anim_8074EE0);
-        sprite->callback = sub_8078BB8;
+        sprite->callback = TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltasUntil;
     }
 }
 
@@ -532,7 +532,7 @@ void sub_80D9A38(struct Sprite *sprite)
 
     InitAnimSpriteTranslationDeltas(sprite);
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078BB8;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltasUntil;
 }
 
 static void sub_80D9B24(struct Sprite *sprite)
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/grip.c b/src/battle/anim/grip.c
index c4d7b1cef..dbf7a1562 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/grip.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/grip.c
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ void sub_80D0178(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = 6;
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2) + r8;
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3) + r6;
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80D020C);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/guard.c b/src/battle/anim/guard.c
index 9dcfa9f5d..211e0e841 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/guard.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/guard.c
@@ -30,6 +30,6 @@ void sub_80D3014(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y - 72;
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/lunge_1.c b/src/battle/anim/lunge_1.c
index a2adfba13..a3b5f19c5 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/lunge_1.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/lunge_1.c
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ void sub_80CD7CC(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = 0;
     sprite->data[3] = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankAttacker];
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80CD81C);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078458;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGUntil;
 }
 
 void sub_80CD81C(struct Sprite* sprite)
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ void sub_80CD8A8(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = 0;
     sprite->data[3] = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankAttacker];
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80CD9B8);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078458;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGUntil;
 }
 
 void sub_80CD8F8(struct Sprite* sprite)
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/note_rain.c b/src/battle/anim/note_rain.c
index 552329a57..44817b0a0 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/note_rain.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/note_rain.c
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ void sub_80D1C08(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 0) + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 1) + gBattleAnimArgs[3];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
     sub_80D1BA8(sprite, gBattleAnimArgs[5], gBattleAnimArgs[6]);
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/orbs.c b/src/battle/anim/orbs.c
index eede55695..b965cacb8 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/orbs.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/orbs.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ void sub_80CA7B0(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 2);
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 3);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, move_anim_8074EE0);
 }
 
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ void sub_80CA800(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2);
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/poison.c b/src/battle/anim/poison.c
index 656e923bc..272d99e84 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/poison.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/poison.c
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ void sub_80D9E94(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[3] = sprite->pos1.y;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + gBattleAnimArgs[1];
 
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
 
     sprite->data[5] = sprite->data[1] / gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[6] = sprite->data[2] / gBattleAnimArgs[2];
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ void sub_80D9F14(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + sprite->data[0];
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/rock.c b/src/battle/anim/rock.c
index 2df7e6642..1d1772b1b 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/rock.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/rock.c
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ void sub_80DCF60(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[3] = sprite->pos1.y;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + gBattleAnimArgs[3];
 
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
     sprite->data[3] = 0;
     sprite->data[4] = 0;
 
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@ void sub_80DD490(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
@@ -517,7 +517,7 @@ void sub_80DD978(struct Sprite *sprite)
     if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker) == SIDE_OPPONENT)
         StartSpriteAffineAnim(sprite, 1);
 
-    sub_807941C(sprite);
+    TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation(sprite);
 }
 
 void sub_80DD9A4(struct Sprite *sprite)
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/scan.c b/src/battle/anim/scan.c
index 22bb26973..e6b85dd5f 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/scan.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/scan.c
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ void sub_80CD408(struct Sprite* sprite)
         sprite->data[0] = 8;
         sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x + gUnknown_083D6DDC[sprite->data[5] >> 8][0];
         sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + gUnknown_083D6DDC[sprite->data[5] >> 8][1];
-        sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+        sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80CD4B8);
         sprite->data[5] += 0x100;
         PlaySE12WithPanning(0xD2, BattleAnimAdjustPanning(0x3F));
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ void sub_80CD4EC(struct Sprite* sprite)
         sprite->data[0] = 6;
         sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2) + a;
         sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 3) + b;
-        sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+        sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80CD654);
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/sonic.c b/src/battle/anim/sonic.c
index 280943a67..2808c86c2 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/sonic.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/sonic.c
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ void sub_80CF6DC(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
     sprite->data[2] = a;
     sprite->data[4] = b;
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/sunlight.c b/src/battle/anim/sunlight.c
index e6fd49a11..88112c74a 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/sunlight.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/sunlight.c
@@ -12,6 +12,6 @@ void sub_80D517C(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = 60;
     sprite->data[2] = 140;
     sprite->data[4] = 80;
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/sword.c b/src/battle/anim/sword.c
index ca74980ea..3367cca07 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/sword.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/sword.c
@@ -25,6 +25,6 @@ void sub_80CF6B4(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = 6;
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y - 32;
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/tile_out.c b/src/battle/anim/tile_out.c
index 50468a440..39d4ff01f 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/tile_out.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/tile_out.c
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ void sub_80CE1AC(struct Sprite* sprite)
         sprite->data[0] = 30;
         sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 2);
         sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankAttacker, 3);
-        sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+        sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/unused_8.c b/src/battle/anim/unused_8.c
index 0a06d3ac8..b5e150dd8 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/unused_8.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/unused_8.c
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ void sub_80CF490(struct Sprite* sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = sprite->data[1];
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + 15;
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80CF4B8);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/anim/water.c b/src/battle/anim/water.c
index d1ed05747..e6945f9b2 100644
--- a/src/battle/anim/water.c
+++ b/src/battle/anim/water.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ void sub_80D37FC(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->pos1.x + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->pos1.y + gBattleAnimArgs[4];
 
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/battle_anim_80A7E7C.c b/src/battle/battle_anim_80A7E7C.c
index aadeb71b0..73e606b79 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle_anim_80A7E7C.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle_anim_80A7E7C.c
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 #include "global.h"
+#include "battle.h"
 #include "battle_anim.h"
 #include "rom_8077ABC.h"
 #include "sprite.h"
@@ -17,16 +18,16 @@ extern u8 gAnimBankTarget;
 
 static void AnimTask_ShakeMonStep(u8 taskId);
 static void AnimTask_ShakeMon2Step(u8 taskId);
-static void sub_80A81D8(u8 taskId);
-static void sub_80A8374(u8 taskId);
+static void AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlaceStep(u8 taskId);
+static void AnimTask_ShakeAndSinkMonStep(u8 taskId);
 static void sub_80A8488(u8 taskId);
-static void sub_80A8530(struct Sprite *sprite);
-static void sub_80A85A4(struct Sprite *sprite);
-static void sub_80A85C8(struct Sprite *sprite);
-static void sub_80A8614(struct Sprite* sprite);
-static void sub_80A8638(struct Sprite *sprite);
-static void sub_80A86F4(struct Sprite *sprite);
-static void sub_80A8764(struct Sprite *sprite);
+static void DoHorizontalLunge(struct Sprite *sprite);
+static void ReverseHorizontalLungeDirection(struct Sprite *sprite);
+static void DoVerticalDip(struct Sprite *sprite);
+static void ReverseVerticalDipDirection(struct Sprite* sprite);
+static void SlideMonToOriginalPos(struct Sprite *sprite);
+static void SlideMonToOriginalPosStep(struct Sprite *sprite);
+static void SlideMonToOffset(struct Sprite *sprite);
 static void sub_80A8818(struct Sprite *sprite);
 static void sub_80A88F0(struct Sprite *sprite);
 static void sub_80A89B4(u8 taskId);
@@ -36,7 +37,7 @@ static void sub_80A8D8C(u8 taskId);
 static void sub_80A8FD8(u8 taskId);
 static void sub_80A913C(u8 taskId);
 
-const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0 =
+const struct SpriteTemplate gHorizontalLungeSpriteTemplate =
 {
     .tileTag = 0,
     .paletteTag = 0,
@@ -44,10 +45,10 @@ const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FB0 =
     .anims = gDummySpriteAnimTable,
     .images = NULL,
     .affineAnims = gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable,
-    .callback = sub_80A8530,
+    .callback = DoHorizontalLunge,
 };
 
-const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8 =
+const struct SpriteTemplate gVerticalDipSpriteTemplate =
 {
     .tileTag = 0,
     .paletteTag = 0,
@@ -55,10 +56,10 @@ const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FC8 =
     .anims = gDummySpriteAnimTable,
     .images = NULL,
     .affineAnims = gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable,
-    .callback = sub_80A85C8,
+    .callback = DoVerticalDip,
 };
 
-const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0 =
+const struct SpriteTemplate gSlideMonToOriginalPosSpriteTemplate =
 {
     .tileTag = 0,
     .paletteTag = 0,
@@ -66,10 +67,10 @@ const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FE0 =
     .anims = gDummySpriteAnimTable,
     .images = NULL,
     .affineAnims = gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable,
-    .callback = sub_80A8638,
+    .callback = SlideMonToOriginalPos,
 };
 
-const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8 =
+const struct SpriteTemplate gSlideMonToOffsetSpriteTemplate =
 {
     .tileTag = 0,
     .paletteTag = 0,
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@ const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C1FF8 =
     .anims = gDummySpriteAnimTable,
     .images = NULL,
     .affineAnims = gDummySpriteAffineAnimTable,
-    .callback = sub_80A8764,
+    .callback = SlideMonToOffset,
 };
 
 const struct SpriteTemplate gBattleAnimSpriteTemplate_83C2010 =
@@ -252,29 +253,37 @@ static void AnimTask_ShakeMon2Step(u8 taskId)
     }
 }
 
-void sub_80A8154(u8 taskId)
+// Task to facilitate simple shaking of a pokemon's picture in battle.
+// The shaking alternates between the positive and negative versions of the specified pixel offsets
+// with respect to the current location of the mon's picture.
+// arg 0: battler
+// arg 1: x offset
+// arg 2: y offset
+// arg 3: num shakes
+// arg 4: delay
+void AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlace(u8 taskId)
 {
-    u8 sprite;
-    sprite = GetAnimBankSpriteId(gBattleAnimArgs[0]);
-    if (sprite == 0xff)
+    u8 spriteId = GetAnimBankSpriteId(gBattleAnimArgs[0]);
+    if (spriteId == 0xff)
     {
         DestroyAnimVisualTask(taskId);
         return;
     }
-    gSprites[sprite].pos2.x += gBattleAnimArgs[1];
-    gSprites[sprite].pos2.y += gBattleAnimArgs[2];
-    TASK.data[0] = sprite;
+
+    gSprites[spriteId].pos2.x += gBattleAnimArgs[1];
+    gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y += gBattleAnimArgs[2];
+    TASK.data[0] = spriteId;
     TASK.data[1] = 0;
     TASK.data[2] = gBattleAnimArgs[3];
     TASK.data[3] = 0;
     TASK.data[4] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
     TASK.data[5] = gBattleAnimArgs[1] * 2;
     TASK.data[6] = gBattleAnimArgs[2] * 2;
-    TASK.func = sub_80A81D8;
-    sub_80A81D8(taskId);
+    TASK.func = AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlaceStep;
+    TASK.func(taskId);
 }
 
-static void sub_80A81D8(u8 taskId)
+static void AnimTask_ShakeMonInPlaceStep(u8 taskId)
 {
     if (TASK.data[3] == 0)
     {
@@ -311,7 +320,13 @@ static void sub_80A81D8(u8 taskId)
     }
 }
 
-void sub_80A8314(u8 taskId)
+// Shakes a mon bg horizontally and moves it downward linearly.
+// arg 0: battler
+// arg 1: x offset
+// arg 2: frame delay between each movement
+// arg 3: downward speed (subpixel)
+// arg 4: duration
+void AnimTask_ShakeAndSinkMon(u8 taskId)
 {
     u8 sprite = GetAnimBankSpriteId(gBattleAnimArgs[0]);
     gSprites[sprite].pos2.x = gBattleAnimArgs[1];
@@ -320,11 +335,11 @@ void sub_80A8314(u8 taskId)
     TASK.data[2] = gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     TASK.data[3] = gBattleAnimArgs[3];
     TASK.data[4] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
-    TASK.func = sub_80A8374;
-    sub_80A8374(taskId);
+    TASK.func = AnimTask_ShakeAndSinkMonStep;
+    TASK.func(taskId);
 }
 
-static void sub_80A8374(u8 taskId)
+static void AnimTask_ShakeAndSinkMonStep(u8 taskId)
 {
     s16 x;
     u8 sprite;
@@ -334,11 +349,11 @@ static void sub_80A8374(u8 taskId)
     {
         TASK.data[8] = 0;
         if (gSprites[sprite].pos2.x == x)
-        {
             x = -x;
-        }
+
         gSprites[sprite].pos2.x += x;
     }
+
     TASK.data[1] = x;
     TASK.data[9] += TASK.data[3];
     gSprites[sprite].pos2.y = TASK.data[9] >> 8;
@@ -349,89 +364,109 @@ static void sub_80A8374(u8 taskId)
     }
 }
 
-void sub_80A8408(u8 taskId)
+// Moves a mon bg picture along an elliptical path that begins
+// and ends at the mon's origin location.
+// arg 0: battler
+// arg 1: ellipse width
+// arg 2: ellipse height
+// arg 3: num loops
+// arg 4: speed (valid values are 0-5)
+void AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical(u8 taskId)
 {
     u8 i;
-    u8 sprite;
-    u8 v1;
-    v1 = 1;
-    sprite = GetAnimBankSpriteId(gBattleAnimArgs[0]);
+    u8 spriteId;
+    u8 wavePeriod;
+
+    wavePeriod = 1;
+    spriteId = GetAnimBankSpriteId(gBattleAnimArgs[0]);
     if (gBattleAnimArgs[4] > 5)
-    {
         gBattleAnimArgs[4] = 5;
-    }
+
     for (i = 0; i < gBattleAnimArgs[4]; i++)
     {
-        v1 <<= 1;
+        wavePeriod <<= 1;
     }
-    TASK.data[0] = sprite;
+
+    TASK.data[0] = spriteId;
     TASK.data[1] = gBattleAnimArgs[1];
     TASK.data[2] = gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     TASK.data[3] = gBattleAnimArgs[3];
-    TASK.data[4] = v1;
+    TASK.data[4] = wavePeriod;
     TASK.func = sub_80A8488;
-    sub_80A8488(taskId);
+    TASK.func(taskId);
 }
 
 static void sub_80A8488(u8 taskId)
 {
-    u8 sprite;
-    sprite = TASK.data[0];
-    gSprites[sprite].pos2.x = Sin(TASK.data[5], TASK.data[1]);
-    gSprites[sprite].pos2.y = -Cos(TASK.data[5], TASK.data[2]);
-    gSprites[sprite].pos2.y += TASK.data[2];
+    u8 spriteId = TASK.data[0];
+    gSprites[spriteId].pos2.x = Sin(TASK.data[5], TASK.data[1]);
+    gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y = -Cos(TASK.data[5], TASK.data[2]);
+    gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y += TASK.data[2];
     TASK.data[5] += TASK.data[4];
     TASK.data[5] &= 0xff;
+
     if (TASK.data[5] == 0)
-    {
         TASK.data[3]--;
-    }
+
     if (TASK.data[3] == 0)
     {
-        gSprites[sprite].pos2.x = 0;
-        gSprites[sprite].pos2.y = 0;
+        gSprites[spriteId].pos2.x = 0;
+        gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y = 0;
         DestroyAnimVisualTask(taskId);
         return;
     }
 }
 
-void sub_80A8500(u8 taskId)
+// Moves a mon bg picture along an elliptical path that begins
+// and ends at the mon's origin location. Reverses the direction
+// of the path if it's not on the player's side of the battle.
+// arg 0: battler
+// arg 1: ellipse width
+// arg 2: ellipse height
+// arg 3: num loops
+// arg 4: speed (valid values are 0-5)
+void AnimTask_TranslateMonEllipticalRespectSide(u8 taskId)
 {
-    if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker))
-    {
+    if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker) != SIDE_PLAYER)
         gBattleAnimArgs[1] = -gBattleAnimArgs[1];
-    }
-    sub_80A8408(taskId);
+
+    AnimTask_TranslateMonElliptical(taskId);
 }
 
-static void sub_80A8530(struct Sprite *sprite)
+// Performs a simple horizontal lunge, where the mon moves
+// horizontally, and then moves back in the opposite direction.
+// arg 0: duration of single lunge direction
+// arg 1: x pixel delta that is applied each frame
+static void DoHorizontalLunge(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     sprite->invisible = TRUE;
-    if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker))
-    {
+    if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker) != SIDE_PLAYER)
         sprite->data[1] = -gBattleAnimArgs[1];
-    }
     else
-    {
         sprite->data[1] = gBattleAnimArgs[1];
-    }
+
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[0];
     sprite->data[2] = 0;
     sprite->data[3] = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankAttacker];
     sprite->data[4] = gBattleAnimArgs[0];
-    StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80A85A4);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078458;
+    StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, ReverseHorizontalLungeDirection);
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGUntil;
 }
 
-static void sub_80A85A4(struct Sprite *sprite)
+static void ReverseHorizontalLungeDirection(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     sprite->data[0] = sprite->data[4];
     sprite->data[1] = -sprite->data[1];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078458;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGUntil;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
-static void sub_80A85C8(struct Sprite *sprite)
+// Performs a simple vertical dipping motion, where moves vertically, and then
+// moves back in the opposite direction.
+// arg 0: duration of single dip direction
+// arg 1: y pixel delta that is applied each frame
+// arg 2: battler
+static void DoVerticalDip(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     u8 spriteId;
     sprite->invisible = TRUE;
@@ -441,73 +476,72 @@ static void sub_80A85C8(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = gBattleAnimArgs[1];
     sprite->data[3] = spriteId;
     sprite->data[4] = gBattleAnimArgs[0];
-    StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80A8614);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078458;
+    StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, ReverseVerticalDipDirection);
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGUntil;
 }
 
-static void sub_80A8614(struct Sprite *sprite)
+static void ReverseVerticalDipDirection(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     sprite->data[0] = sprite->data[4];
     sprite->data[2] = -sprite->data[2];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078458;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGUntil;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
-static void sub_80A8638(struct Sprite *sprite)
+// Linearly slides a mon's bg picture back to its original sprite position.
+// The sprite parameter is a dummy sprite used for facilitating the movement with its callback.
+// arg 0: 1 = target or 0 = attacker
+// arg 1: direction (0 = horizontal and vertical, 1 = horizontal only, 2 = vertical only)
+// arg 2: duration
+static void SlideMonToOriginalPos(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     int something;
-    int spriteId;
+    int monSpriteId;
     if (!gBattleAnimArgs[0])
-    {
-        spriteId = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankAttacker];
-    }
+        monSpriteId = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankAttacker];
     else
-    {
-        spriteId = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankTarget];
-    }
+        monSpriteId = gBankSpriteIds[gAnimBankTarget];
+
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[2];
-    sprite->data[1] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.x + gSprites[spriteId].pos2.x;
-    sprite->data[2] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.x;
-    sprite->data[3] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.y + gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y;
-    sprite->data[4] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.y;
+    sprite->data[1] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.x + gSprites[monSpriteId].pos2.x;
+    sprite->data[2] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.x;
+    sprite->data[3] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.y + gSprites[monSpriteId].pos2.y;
+    sprite->data[4] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.y;
     something = 0;
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
     sprite->data[3] = something;
     sprite->data[4] = something;
-    sprite->data[5] = gSprites[spriteId].pos2.x;
-    sprite->data[6] = gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y;
+    sprite->data[5] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos2.x;
+    sprite->data[6] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos2.y;
     sprite->invisible = TRUE;
+
     if (gBattleAnimArgs[1] == 1)
-    {
         sprite->data[2] = something;
-    }
     else if (gBattleAnimArgs[1] == 2)
-    {
         sprite->data[1] = something;
-    }
+
     sprite->data[7] = gBattleAnimArgs[1];
-    sprite->data[7] |= spriteId << 8;
-    sprite->callback = sub_80A86F4;
+    sprite->data[7] |= monSpriteId << 8;
+    sprite->callback = SlideMonToOriginalPosStep;
 }
 
-static void sub_80A86F4(struct Sprite *sprite)
+static void SlideMonToOriginalPosStep(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
-    s8 spriteId;
+    s8 monSpriteId;
     u8 lo;
-    struct Sprite *sprite2;
+    struct Sprite *monSprite;
+
     lo = sprite->data[7] & 0xff;
-    spriteId = sprite->data[7] >> 8;
-    sprite2 = &gSprites[spriteId];
+    monSpriteId = sprite->data[7] >> 8;
+    monSprite = &gSprites[monSpriteId];
     if (sprite->data[0] == 0)
     {
         if (lo < 2)
-        {
-            sprite2->pos2.x = 0;
-        }
+            monSprite->pos2.x = 0;
+
         if (lo == 2 || lo == 0)
-        {
-            sprite2->pos2.y = 0;
-        }
+            monSprite->pos2.y = 0;
+
         DestroyAnimSprite(sprite);
     }
     else
@@ -515,25 +549,30 @@ static void sub_80A86F4(struct Sprite *sprite)
         sprite->data[0]--;
         sprite->data[3] += sprite->data[1];
         sprite->data[4] += sprite->data[2];
-        sprite2->pos2.x = (s8)(sprite->data[3] >> 8) + sprite->data[5];
-        sprite2->pos2.y = (s8)(sprite->data[4] >> 8) + sprite->data[6];
+        monSprite->pos2.x = (s8)(sprite->data[3] >> 8) + sprite->data[5];
+        monSprite->pos2.y = (s8)(sprite->data[4] >> 8) + sprite->data[6];
     }
 }
 
-static void sub_80A8764(struct Sprite *sprite)
+// Linearly translates a mon to a target offset. The horizontal offset
+// is mirrored for the opponent's pokemon, and the vertical offset
+// is only mirrored if arg 3 is set to 1.
+// arg 0: 0 = attacker, 1 = target
+// arg 1: target x pixel offset
+// arg 2: target y pixel offset
+// arg 3: mirror vertical translation for opposite battle side
+// arg 4: duration
+static void SlideMonToOffset(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
-    u8 v1;
-    u8 spriteId;
+    u8 battler;
+    u8 monSpriteId;
     if (!gBattleAnimArgs[0])
-    {
-        v1 = gAnimBankAttacker;
-    }
+        battler = gAnimBankAttacker;
     else
-    {
-        v1 = gAnimBankTarget;
-    }
-    spriteId = gBankSpriteIds[v1];
-    if (GetBankSide(v1))
+        battler = gAnimBankTarget;
+
+    monSpriteId = gBankSpriteIds[battler];
+    if (GetBankSide(battler) != SIDE_PLAYER)
     {
         gBattleAnimArgs[1] = -gBattleAnimArgs[1];
         if (gBattleAnimArgs[3] == 1)
@@ -541,18 +580,19 @@ static void sub_80A8764(struct Sprite *sprite)
             gBattleAnimArgs[2] = -gBattleAnimArgs[2];
         }
     }
+
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
-    sprite->data[1] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.x;
-    sprite->data[2] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.x + gBattleAnimArgs[1];
-    sprite->data[3] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.y;
-    sprite->data[4] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.y + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    sprite->data[1] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.x;
+    sprite->data[2] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.x + gBattleAnimArgs[1];
+    sprite->data[3] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.y;
+    sprite->data[4] = gSprites[monSpriteId].pos1.y + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
     sprite->data[3] = 0;
     sprite->data[4] = 0;
-    sprite->data[5] = spriteId;
+    sprite->data[5] = monSpriteId;
     sprite->invisible = TRUE;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
-    sprite->callback = sub_80784A8;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGSubPixelUntil;
 }
 
 static void sub_80A8818(struct Sprite *sprite)
@@ -582,7 +622,7 @@ static void sub_80A8818(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[2] = sprite->data[1] + gBattleAnimArgs[1];
     sprite->data[3] = gSprites[spriteId].pos1.y + gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y;
     sprite->data[4] = sprite->data[3] + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
     sprite->data[3] = gSprites[spriteId].pos2.x << 8;
     sprite->data[4] = gSprites[spriteId].pos2.y << 8;
     sprite->data[5] = spriteId;
@@ -595,7 +635,7 @@ static void sub_80A8818(struct Sprite *sprite)
     {
         StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, sub_80A88F0);
     }
-    sprite->callback = sub_80784A8;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateMonBGSubPixelUntil;
 }
 
 
diff --git a/src/battle/battle_controller_linkopponent.c b/src/battle/battle_controller_linkopponent.c
index 604c21e6d..21ac62401 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle_controller_linkopponent.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle_controller_linkopponent.c
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ extern void sub_80313A0(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_803757C(void);
 extern void oamt_add_pos2_onto_pos1();
 extern void StoreSpriteCallbackInData();
-extern void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *);
+extern void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_80375B4(void);
 extern void sub_8010384(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_8037B78(void);
@@ -1282,7 +1282,7 @@ void LinkOpponentHandleTrainerSlideBack(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 35;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = 280;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], SpriteCallbackDummy);
     gBattleBankFunc[gActiveBank] = sub_80375B4;
 }
@@ -1633,7 +1633,7 @@ void LinkOpponentHandleTrainerBallThrow(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 35;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = 280;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], sub_803A3A8);
     taskId = CreateTask(sub_803A2C4, 5);
     gTasks[taskId].data[0] = gActiveBank;
diff --git a/src/battle/battle_controller_linkpartner.c b/src/battle/battle_controller_linkpartner.c
index e1f93ba08..1d42f56c3 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle_controller_linkpartner.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle_controller_linkpartner.c
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ extern u8 sub_8031720();
 extern u8 mplay_80342A4();
 extern void oamt_add_pos2_onto_pos1();
 extern void StoreSpriteCallbackInData();
-extern void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *);
+extern void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_80105EC(struct Sprite *);
 extern s32 sub_803FC34(u16);
 extern void LoadPlayerTrainerBankSprite();
@@ -1227,7 +1227,7 @@ void LinkPartnerHandleTrainerSlideBack(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 35;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = -40;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], SpriteCallbackDummy);
     gBattleBankFunc[gActiveBank] = sub_811DB1C;
 }
@@ -1579,7 +1579,7 @@ void LinkPartnerHandleTrainerBallThrow(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 50;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = -40;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[5] = gActiveBank;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], sub_8030E38);
     StartSpriteAnim(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], 1);
diff --git a/src/battle/battle_controller_opponent.c b/src/battle/battle_controller_opponent.c
index 5fb642e0c..8e8743dbc 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle_controller_opponent.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle_controller_opponent.c
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ extern void sub_80313A0(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_8032B4C(void);
 extern void sub_8031A6C(u16, u8);
 extern void sub_8032B84(void);
-extern void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *);
+extern void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_8032BBC(void);
 extern void oamt_add_pos2_onto_pos1();
 extern void StoreSpriteCallbackInData();
@@ -1286,7 +1286,7 @@ void OpponentHandleTrainerSlideBack(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 35;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = 280;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], SpriteCallbackDummy);
     gBattleBankFunc[gActiveBank] = sub_8032BBC;
 }
@@ -2225,7 +2225,7 @@ void OpponentHandleTrainerBallThrow(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 35;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = 280;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], sub_8035C10);
     taskId = CreateTask(sub_8035C44, 5);
     gTasks[taskId].data[0] = gActiveBank;
diff --git a/src/battle/battle_controller_player.c b/src/battle/battle_controller_player.c
index 33a29c064..e28c058a3 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle_controller_player.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle_controller_player.c
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ extern void sub_8047858();
 extern u8 GetBankSide(u8);
 extern void StartBattleIntroAnim();
 extern void oamt_add_pos2_onto_pos1();
-extern void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *);
+extern void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *);
 extern void StoreSpriteCallbackInData();
 extern void BattleLoadPlayerMonSprite();
 extern bool8 IsDoubleBattle(void);
@@ -3145,7 +3145,7 @@ void PlayerHandleTrainerSlideBack(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 50;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = -40;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], SpriteCallbackDummy);
     StartSpriteAnim(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], 1);
     gBattleBankFunc[gActiveBank] = sub_802D274;
@@ -3600,7 +3600,7 @@ void PlayerHandleTrainerBallThrow(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 50;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = -40;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[5] = gActiveBank;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], sub_8030E38);
     StartSpriteAnim(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], 1);
diff --git a/src/battle/battle_controller_wally.c b/src/battle/battle_controller_wally.c
index 3eacaa085..c590b487c 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle_controller_wally.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle_controller_wally.c
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ extern void sub_80304A8(void);
 extern void sub_8047858();
 extern void StartBattleIntroAnim();
 extern void oamt_add_pos2_onto_pos1();
-extern void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *);
+extern void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *);
 extern void sub_8030E38(struct Sprite *);
 extern void StoreSpriteCallbackInData();
 extern u8 sub_8046400();
@@ -1484,7 +1484,7 @@ void WallyHandleTrainerBallThrow(void)
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[0] = 50;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[2] = -40;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[4] = gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].pos1.y;
-    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = sub_8078B34;
+    gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]].data[5] = gActiveBank;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], sub_8030E38);
     StartSpriteAnim(&gSprites[gBankSpriteIds[gActiveBank]], 1);
diff --git a/src/rom_8077ABC.c b/src/rom_8077ABC.c
index 9119c74ef..395736d03 100644
--- a/src/rom_8077ABC.c
+++ b/src/rom_8077ABC.c
@@ -636,7 +636,7 @@ void unref_sub_8078414(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->callback = sub_80782F8;
 }
 
-void sub_8078458(struct Sprite *sprite)
+void TranslateMonBGUntil(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     if (sprite->data[0] > 0)
     {
@@ -650,7 +650,9 @@ void sub_8078458(struct Sprite *sprite)
     }
 }
 
-void sub_80784A8(struct Sprite *sprite)
+// Same as TranslateMonBGUntil, but it operates on sub-pixel values
+// to handle slower translations.
+void TranslateMonBGSubPixelUntil(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     if (sprite->data[0] > 0)
     {
@@ -938,12 +940,12 @@ void sub_8078A34(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     sprite->data[1] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[3] = sprite->pos1.y;
-    sub_8078A5C(sprite);
+    InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(sprite);
     sprite->callback = sub_80783D0;
     sprite->callback(sprite);
 }
 
-void sub_8078A5C(struct Sprite *sprite)
+void InitSpriteDataForLinearTranslation(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     s16 x = (sprite->data[2] - sprite->data[1]) << 8;
     s16 y = (sprite->data[4] - sprite->data[3]) << 8;
@@ -981,12 +983,12 @@ void InitAnimSpriteTranslationDeltas(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[3] = 0;
 }
 
-void sub_8078B34(struct Sprite *sprite)
+void StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     sprite->data[1] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[3] = sprite->pos1.y;
     InitAnimSpriteTranslationDeltas(sprite);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078BB8;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltasUntil;
     sprite->callback(sprite);
 }
 
@@ -1020,7 +1022,7 @@ bool8 TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(struct Sprite *sprite)
     return FALSE;
 }
 
-void sub_8078BB8(struct Sprite *sprite)
+void TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltasUntil(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     if (TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas(sprite))
         SetCallbackToStoredInData(sprite);
@@ -1038,7 +1040,7 @@ void sub_8078C00(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[1] = sprite->pos1.x;
     sprite->data[3] = sprite->pos1.y;
     sub_8078BD4(sprite);
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078BB8;
+    sprite->callback = TranslateAnimSpriteByDeltasUntil;
     sprite->callback(sprite);
 }
 
@@ -1392,7 +1394,15 @@ void sub_80793C4(struct Sprite *sprite)
     }
 }
 
-void sub_807941C(struct Sprite *sprite)
+// Linearly translates a sprite to a target position on the
+// other mon's sprite.
+// arg 0: initial x offset
+// arg 1: initial y offset
+// arg 2: target x offset
+// arg 3: target y offset
+// arg 4: duration
+// arg 5: lower 8 bits = location on attacking mon, upper 8 bits = location on target mon pick to target
+void TranslateAnimSpriteToTargetMonLocation(struct Sprite *sprite)
 {
     bool8 v1;
     u8 v2;
@@ -1408,12 +1418,13 @@ void sub_807941C(struct Sprite *sprite)
         v2 = 1;
 
     InitAnimSpritePos(sprite, v1);
-    if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker))
+    if (GetBankSide(gAnimBankAttacker) != SIDE_PLAYER)
         gBattleAnimArgs[2] = -gBattleAnimArgs[2];
+
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, 2) + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(gAnimBankTarget, v2) + gBattleAnimArgs[3];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
@@ -1466,7 +1477,7 @@ void sub_8079534(struct Sprite *sprite)
     sprite->data[0] = gBattleAnimArgs[4];
     sprite->data[2] = GetBankPosition(slot, 2) + gBattleAnimArgs[2];
     sprite->data[4] = GetBankPosition(slot, r7) + gBattleAnimArgs[3];
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }
 
@@ -2338,6 +2349,6 @@ void sub_807A9BC(struct Sprite *sprite)
         sprite->pos1.x += x;
         sprite->pos1.y = gBattleAnimArgs[5] - 80;
     }
-    sprite->callback = sub_8078B34;
+    sprite->callback = StartTranslateAnimSpriteByDeltas;
     StoreSpriteCallbackInData(sprite, DestroyAnimSprite);
 }