Perfectionist - Ability ID 288

In-Game Description

"Move BP < 51 BP: +1 to crit rate. Move BP < 26 BP: +1 priority too."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (280-300 chars max)

Move BP ≤50: +1 crit rate. Move BP ≤25: also +1 priority. Transforms weak moves into priority revenge kill tools. Works perfectly with multi-hit moves like Fury Swipes. Excludes status moves. Very common on Normal-types. Synergizes with Technician for devastating low-power offense.

Character count: 282

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

PERFECTIONIST is a specialized ability that enhances weak moves with critical hit boosts and priority, creating unique offensive opportunities.

Effect Mechanics:

1. Critical Hit Boost:

   • Condition: Move base power ≤ 50
   • Effect: +1 critical hit stage
   • Affected moves: 139 total moves
   • Stacks with other crit modifiers

2. Priority Boost:

   • Condition: Move base power ≤ 25
   • Effect: +1 priority
   • Affected moves: 63 total moves
   • Both effects apply to ≤25 BP moves

Technical Implementation:

constexpr Ability Perfectionist = {
    .onPriority = +[](ON_PRIORITY) -> int {
        CHECK(gBattleMoves[move].power <= 25)
        CHECK(gBattleMoves[move].power);
        return 1;
    },
    .onCrit = +[](ON_CRIT) -> int {
        CHECK(gBattleMoves[move].power <= 50)
        CHECK(gBattleMoves[move].power)
        return 1;
    },
};

Key Details:

• CHECK ensures move has power (excludes 0 BP status moves)
• Both lambdas can trigger on same move
• Returns +1 to increase stage by 1

Notable Move Interactions:

Priority + Crit (≤25 BP):

• Fury Swipes (20 BP, 2-5 hits)
• Triple Kick (20 BP, 3 hits guaranteed)
• Fury Cutter (20 BP, doubles each hit)
• Bullet Seed (25 BP, 2-5 hits)
• Nuzzle (20 BP, 100% paralysis)
• Dragon Breath (20 BP, 30% paralysis)

Crit Only (26-50 BP):

• Bite (30 BP, 30% flinch)
• Quick Attack (40 BP, already priority)
• Aqua Jet (40 BP, already priority)
• Mach Punch (40 BP, already priority)
• Power-Up Punch (40 BP, +1 Attack)

Pokemon with Perfectionist:

As Changeable Ability:

• Persian (Normal)
• Scyther (Bug/Flying)
• Minccino (Normal)
• Cinccino (Normal)

As Innate Ability:

• Meowth (Normal)
• Rattata forms (Normal)
• Raticate forms (Normal)
• Parasect (Bug/Grass)
• Kricketot (Bug)
• Kricketune (Bug)
• Kabutops (Rock/Water - tertiary)
• Greninja (Water/Dark)

Competitive Applications:

1. Multi-Hit Abuse:

   • Each hit can crit independently
   • Priority on all hits
   • Breaks Focus Sash/Sturdy
   • Penetrates Substitute

2. Revenge Killing:

   • Priority physical coverage
   • Outspeeds Scarfers with priority
   • Punishes weakened opponents
   • Cleans late-game

3. Status + Priority:

   • Nuzzle: Priority paralysis
   • Dragon Breath: Priority with para chance
   • Bite: Priority with flinch chance

Synergistic Elements:

Abilities:

• Technician: 1.5x on ≤60 BP moves
• Skill Link: Max hits on multi-hit
• Sniper: 2.25x crit damage
• Super Luck: Higher crit chance

Items:

• Scope Lens: +1 crit stage
• Razor Claw: +1 crit stage
• Life Orb: 1.3x damage
• King's Rock: Flinch on multi-hits

Moves:

• Focus Energy: +2 crit stages
• Tailwind: Speed support
• Sticky Web: Speed control

Sample Sets:

Cinccino @ Life Orb

• Tail Slap (25 BP × 5)
• Bullet Seed (25 BP × 5)
• Rock Blast (25 BP × 5)
• U-turn

Persian @ Scope Lens

• Fury Swipes (20 BP × 5)
• Bite (30 BP)
• U-turn
• Taunt

Strategic Considerations:

• Low base power limits total damage
• Priority blocked by Armor Tail/Queenly Majesty
• Requires specific movepool
• Best vs weakened teams
• Struggles vs bulky Pokemon

Damage Calculations:

With Technician + Life Orb:

• 20 BP move: 20 × 1.5 × 1.3 = 39 BP with priority
• 25 BP move: 25 × 1.5 × 1.3 = 48.75 BP with priority
• Multi-hit: Potentially 195-244 BP total

Version Notes:

• Elite Redux exclusive ability
• Unique BP thresholds (25/50)
• Designed for weak move optimization