Moody - Ability ID 141

In-Game Description

"Sharply raises one stat and lowers another each turn."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Moody triggers at the end of each turn, randomly selecting one stat to sharply raise (+2 stages) and another stat to lower (-1 stage). The same stat cannot be both raised and lowered in the same turn. Only activates if at least one stat change is possible.

Character count: 295

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Trigger Timing: End of turn (after all other end-of-turn effects)

Mechanics:

1. Checks if any stats can be raised or lowered
2. If possible, randomly selects one stat from Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, or Speed to sharply raise (+2 stages)
3. If possible, randomly selects a different stat to lower (-1 stage)
4. The same stat cannot be both raised and lowered in the same turn
5. If only raising or only lowering is possible, only that effect occurs
6. Does not activate on the turn the Pokémon switches in

Important Notes:

• Uses the full stat range (Attack through Speed - 5 stats total)
• Respects stat stage limits (+6/-6)
• Cannot select a stat that's already at its maximum for raising or minimum for lowering
• The ability will not activate if no stat changes are possible
• In Elite Redux, this occurs after other end-of-turn effects like weather damage

Strategic Applications:

• Extremely unpredictable but potentially powerful
• Can create both advantages and disadvantages
• Best used on Pokémon that can capitalize on any stat boost
• Risk vs. reward ability - the stat drops can be as impactful as the boosts
• Pairs well with moves like Stored Power that scale with stat boosts

Code Implementation:

• Located in src/abilities.cc lines 1617-1646
• Uses SetStatChanger(i, 2) for the +2 stage boost
• Uses SET_STATCHANGER2 for the -1 stage drop
• Calls BattleScript_MoodyActivates to display the effects