Filter - Ability ID 111

In-Game Description

"Takes 35% less damage from Super-effective moves."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces)

Filter reduces damage from super-effective attacks by 35%, making them deal only 65% of their normal damage. This effectively changes a 2x super-effective hit to 1.3x damage. Stacks with other damage reduction. The ability can be bypassed by Mold Breaker, Teravolt, and Turboblaze.

Character count: 286

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

Filter is a defensive ability that triggers when the Pokémon takes damage from a super-effective move. Here's how it works:

1. Damage Reduction: When hit by a super-effective move (2x damage or higher), Filter reduces the final damage to 65% of what it would normally be

   • A 2x super-effective move effectively becomes 1.3x damage
   • A 4x super-effective move effectively becomes 2.6x damage

2. Calculation Timing: The reduction is applied as a defensive multiplier after type effectiveness is calculated but before the final damage is dealt

3. Breakable Ability: Filter is marked as a "breakable" ability, meaning it can be bypassed by:

   • Mold Breaker
   • Teravolt
   • Turboblaze
   • Any other ability-ignoring effects

4. Stacking: Filter stacks multiplicatively with other damage reduction effects like:

   • Light Screen/Reflect
   • Defensive stat boosts
   • Other damage-reducing abilities or items

5. Type Coverage: This ability is particularly valuable for Pokémon with multiple weaknesses, as it provides blanket protection against all super-effective hits regardless of type

The ability is identical in function to Solid Rock and Prism Armor, differing only in name and which Pokémon can have it.