Electrocytes - Ability ID 281

In-Game Description

"Boosts the power of Electric-type moves by 1.25x."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Electrocytes enhances the Pokémon's Electric-type moves by 25% damage. This ability activates for all Electric-type attacks regardless of physical or special classification. Works consistently in all battle conditions and weather. Stacks multiplicatively with items and other damage modifiers for enhanced electrical power.

Character count: 294

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

• Damage Boost: Provides exactly 1.25x (25%) damage multiplier to all Electric-type moves
• Move Type Check: Uses moveType == TYPE_ELECTRIC condition
• Classification: Applies to both physical and special Electric-type moves
• Activation: Triggers during the offensive multiplier calculation phase

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability Electrocytes = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            if (moveType == TYPE_ELECTRIC) MUL(1.25);
        },
};

Activation Conditions

• Any Electric-type move used by the Pokémon with this ability
• No weather, terrain, or battle condition requirements
• Works in single, double, and multi battles
• Functions regardless of target's type or abilities

Numerical Values

• Base Multiplier: 1.25x (25% increase)
• Calculation: Final damage = Base damage × 1.25 × other modifiers
• Stacking: Multiplicative with other damage boosts (items, weather, etc.)

Complete List of Affected Moves

All Electric-type moves benefit from this ability, including but not limited to:

• Thunderbolt, Thunder, Discharge
• Volt Tackle, Wild Charge, Bolt Strike
• Thunder Wave (status moves don't gain damage boost)
• Electro Ball, Volt Switch, U-turn (if Electric-type)
• Hidden Power Electric, Tera Blast (when Electric-type)

Interactions with Other Abilities/Mechanics

• Stacks with:

  • Electric Terrain (+50% when grounded)
  • Transistor (+50% Electric-type moves)
  • Electric Burst (+35% Electric-type moves, with recoil)
  • Choice items (+50% Attack/Sp. Attack)
  • Life Orb (+30% damage)
  • Expert Belt (+20% vs super-effective)

• Comparison with Similar Abilities:

  • Transistor: 1.5x boost (stronger)
  • Electric Burst: 1.35x boost but adds recoil
  • Electrocytes: 1.25x boost (moderate, no drawbacks)

Strategic Implications

• Role: Consistent Electric-type damage enhancement
• Best Use: On Electric-type specialists or mixed attackers
• Synergy: Pairs well with high-power Electric moves
• Positioning: More conservative than Transistor but reliable

Example Damage Calculations

Base Scenario: Pikachu using Thunderbolt (90 BP) against neutral target

• Without Electrocytes: 90 base power
• With Electrocytes: 90 × 1.25 = 112.5 effective base power

With Electric Terrain:

• Transistor + Terrain: 90 × 1.5 × 1.5 = 202.5 effective BP
• Electrocytes + Terrain: 90 × 1.25 × 1.5 = 168.75 effective BP

Common Users

Based on the species data, notable Pokémon with Electrocytes include:

• Pichu: As a regular ability option
• Partner Pikachu forms: As an innate ability
• Eevee evolutions: Various forms have it as a regular ability
• Various Electric specialists: Mixed offensive Pokemon

Competitive Usage Notes

• Tier Placement: Solid mid-tier Electric-type ability
• Usage Rate: Moderate - reliable but not overpowered
• Best Formats: Singles and doubles where consistent damage is valued
• Team Role: Fits well on balanced teams needing Electric coverage

Counters

• Ground-type immunity: Electric moves still don't hit Ground-types
• Lightning Rod/Volt Absorb: Redirects/absorbs Electric attacks
• Electric-type resistance: Grass, Electric, and Dragon types resist
• Ability suppression: Gastro Acid, Mold Breaker effects disable it

Synergies

• Electric Terrain: Boosts Electric moves further when grounded
• Rain teams: Pairs with Thunder for perfect accuracy
• Choice items: Maximize the boosted Electric damage
• Life Orb: Additional damage multiplier stacking
• Magnet/Zap Plate: Item-based Electric move boosts

Version History

• Elite Redux: Custom ability providing balanced Electric-type enhancement
• Design Philosophy: Moderate boost without drawbacks or complex conditions
• Balance: Positioned between weaker type boosters and stronger alternatives like Transistor