Fur Coat (Ability #169)

Overview

Fur Coat is a defensive ability that reduces damage from physical moves by 50%. It represents thick, protective fur that acts as natural armor against physical attacks.

Current Implementation

Code Location

• File: /Users/joel/Github/eliteredux/eliteredux-source/src/abilities.cc
• Implementation: Uses onDefensiveMultiplier callback
• Breakable: Yes (can be suppressed by Mold Breaker-type abilities)

Mechanics

constexpr Ability FurCoat = {
    .onDefensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_DEFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            if (IS_MOVE_PHYSICAL(move)) MUL(.5);
        },
    .breakable = TRUE,
};

• Multiplies physical move damage by 0.5 (50% reduction)
• Only affects moves that use the Physical attack stat
• Does not affect Special moves, status moves, or indirect damage
• Can be suppressed by abilities like Mold Breaker, Turboblaze, Teravolt

Current Description

"Halves damage taken by Physical moves. Does NOT double Defense."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces) "This Pokemon's thick, luxurious fur acts as natural armor against physical attacks. When struck by moves that make direct physical contact or use raw physical force, the dense fur absorbs and disperses much of the impact, reducing the damage taken by half. The fur provides excellent protection."

Battle AI Rating

Rating: 7/10 - Considered a strong defensive ability by the battle AI.

Pokemon with Fur Coat

This ability appears on 40+ Pokemon in Elite Redux, including:

As Primary/Changeable Ability

• Various furry Normal-types
• Some defensive Pokemon

As Innate Ability

• Wigglytuff line (Jigglytuff, Wigglytuff)
• Furret line (Sentret, Furret)
• Teddiursa line (Teddiursa, Ursaring, Ursaluna)
• Many other furry Pokemon species
• Some legendary/mythical Pokemon

Related Abilities

• Ice Scales: Special move equivalent (halves Special move damage)
• Prismatic Fur: Combination ability that includes Fur Coat
• Filter/Solid Rock: Reduce super effective damage instead of all physical damage

Strategic Notes

• Excellent for physically defensive Pokemon
• Pairs well with high HP or Special Defense
• Can be worked around with Special attacks
• Mold Breaker-type abilities can suppress it
• Does not stack with other damage reduction abilities

Lore/Thematic Connection

Represents the protective qualities of thick fur found on many mammals. The ability name and effect directly reference how dense fur can provide cushioning and protection against physical impacts in nature.