Dragonslayer (ID: 313)

In-Game Description

"Deals 1.5x damage to Dragons. Takes 0.5x damage from Dragons."

Extended In-Game Description (280-300 chars)

Deals 1.5x damage to Dragon-type Pokemon and takes 0.5x damage when attacked by Dragon-type Pokemon. Based on attacker/defender Pokemon types, not move types. Reduces damage from any move used by Dragon-types, regardless of move type. Can be suppressed by Mold Breaker.

Character count: 293

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

Core Mechanics

DRAGONSLAYER modifies damage based on the types of the Pokemon involved, not the move types:

1. Offensive Boost: When attacking a Dragon-type Pokemon, all moves deal 1.5x damage

   • Checks if the target has Dragon as any of its types (type1, type2, or type3)
   • Applies to ALL moves, not just specific types
   • Works against dual-types and triple-types that include Dragon

2. Defensive Resistance: When being attacked BY a Dragon-type Pokemon, takes 0.5x damage

   • Checks if the ATTACKER has Dragon as any of its types
   • Reduces damage from ANY move used by that Dragon-type Pokemon
   • This means even if a Dragon-type uses a Fire-type move, it still deals 0.5x damage

Implementation Details

• Location: src/abilities.cc:3343
• Breakable: Yes (can be suppressed by Mold Breaker and similar abilities)
• Hooks Used:
  • onOffensiveMultiplier: Applies 1.5x damage when attacking Dragons
  • onDefensiveMultiplier: Applies 0.5x damage when attacked by Dragons

Key Clarifications

• NOT based on move type - it's based on the Pokemon's type
• The defensive reduction applies to ALL moves from Dragon-type Pokemon, regardless of the move's type
• The offensive boost applies to ALL your moves against Dragon-type Pokemon
• Works on partial Dragon-types (e.g., Dragonite being Dragon/Flying)

Example Scenarios

• Dragonslayer user vs Dragonite: All moves deal 1.5x damage
• Garchomp using Earthquake vs Dragonslayer user: Earthquake deals 0.5x damage (because Garchomp is Dragon-type)
• Charizard using Dragon Pulse vs Dragonslayer user: Dragon Pulse deals 0.5x damage (because Charizard is Fire/Dragon-type in Elite Redux)

Comparison to Similar Abilities

Unlike type-based damage modifiers that check move types (like Filter or Solid Rock), DRAGONSLAYER specifically checks the Pokemon's types themselves, making it unique in its targeting approach.