Symbiosis - Ability ID 180

In-Game Description

"Passes own item to its ally if said ally consumes its item."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Symbiosis automatically transfers the holder's item to an ally immediately after that ally consumes or uses up their held item. Only works in Double/Multi battles with teammates on the same side. Perfect for supporting strategies.

Character count: 283

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Symbiosis is a support ability that activates in Double and Multi battles when specific conditions are met:

Activation Conditions:

• Must be in a Double, Triple, or Multi battle format (requires allies)
• An ally Pokémon on the same side must consume/use their held item
• The Symbiosis user must be holding an item to transfer
• Both Pokémon must be active on the field

Mechanics:

• Triggers immediately after ally's item is consumed, before any other effects
• Transfers the Symbiosis user's held item to the ally who just used their item
• Works with consumable items like Berries, Focus Sash, Air Balloon, etc.
• Does not activate if the ally's item is removed by moves like Knock Off or abilities like Magician
• The item must be "consumed" naturally (used up) rather than lost/stolen

Items That Trigger Symbiosis:

• All consumable Berries (Sitrus, Lum, type-resist berries, etc.)
• One-time use items (Focus Sash, Focus Band when activated, Choice items when switching moves)
• Air Balloon when popped
• Weakness Policy when activated
• Most held items that get "used up" during battle

Items That Do NOT Trigger Symbiosis:

• Items removed by Knock Off, Trick, Switcheroo
• Items stolen by Magician, Pickpocket, Covet, Thief
• Items destroyed by Incinerate
• Items that are permanently held (Mega Stones, Z-Crystals)

Strategic Applications:

• Support builds where one Pokémon holds recovery items for the team
• Passing Choice items to enable powerful sweepers
• Emergency item sharing (passing Sitrus Berry to low HP ally)
• Synergy with Unburden users (they consume item, get speed boost + new item)

Battle Message: "{Pokémon name} passed its {item name} to {ally name} through {ability name}!"

Implementation Status: Currently appears to be partially implemented in Elite Redux with message strings present but may need full mechanical implementation in the abilities system.