Fury Swipes originates as a Normal-type move in the Pokémon games, first appearing in the original Generation I titles where scratching Pokémon strike multiple times in one turn. The two-hit version reflects how the move can land twice, rather than its maximum of five strikes. As Pokémon battle sounds were ripped and shared for fan animations, RPG Maker projects and video edits, this short claw effect spread beyond the games. It remains popular because its double swish is instantly readable as a scratch attack, even without any Pokémon visuals on screen.