Steely Spirit - Ability ID 252

In-Game Description

"Boosts own & ally's Steel-type moves by 1.3x."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Steely Spirit increases the power of Steel-type moves by 30% for both the user and its allies in battle. This ability supports team coordination by boosting ally Steel attacks, making it valuable in doubles battles and multi-Pokemon encounters for shared offensive power.

Character count: 285

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanic:

• Provides a 1.3x (30%) power multiplier to all Steel-type moves
• Applies to both the user's own Steel-type moves AND allied Pokémon's Steel-type moves
• Functions as an offensive multiplier in the damage calculation

Technical Implementation:

• Uses onOffensiveMultiplier callback with type checking (moveType == TYPE_STEEL)
• Has onOffensiveMultiplierFor = APPLY_ON_ALLY flag, enabling the ally support mechanic
• Multiplier applies during damage calculation before other modifiers

Battle Applications:

• Excellent for Steel-type teams or mixed teams with multiple Steel-type attackers
• Particularly valuable in doubles battles where both Pokémon can benefit simultaneously
• Synergizes well with powerful Steel-type moves like Iron Head, Meteor Mash, and Steel Beam
• Stacks multiplicatively with other damage modifiers (items, weather, etc.)

Strategic Considerations:

• Best used on bulky Steel-types that can stay on the field to support teammates
• Pairs exceptionally well with Steel-type attackers like Metagross, Lucario, or Dialga
• The ally support makes this ability unique among type-boosting abilities
• Consider team positioning in doubles to maximize both Pokémon benefiting from the boost

Comparison to Similar Abilities:

• Similar to abilities like Battery (Special Attack boost for allies) but type-specific
• More specialized than general power-boosting abilities like Huge Power
• The ally component makes it more team-oriented than most offensive abilities

Elite Redux Context:

• Multiple Pokémon in Elite Redux have access to this ability, both as innate and regular abilities
• Commonly found on Steel-type Pokémon and mechanically-themed species
• Works well within Elite Redux's 4-ability system as either a changeable or fixed ability