Ability #323: Majestic Bird

Basic Information

• Name: Majestic Bird
• ID: 323
• Type: Stat Boost Ability
• Description: "Boosts own Sp. Atk by 1.5x. Boosts raw stat, not base stat."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces) Majestic Bird boosts Special Attack by 50% unconditionally. This multiplies the calculated stat after all modifiers, not the base stat. The boost is permanent and active immediately upon entering battle, making it extremely reliable for special sweepers and consistent offensive pressure.

Mechanics Analysis

Stat Boost Details

• Stat Affected: Special Attack (STAT_SPATK)
• Multiplier: 1.5x (50% increase)
• Application: Applied to final calculated stat, not base stat
• Timing: Constant effect, applied during stat calculation
• Conditions: None - always active

Implementation

constexpr Ability MajesticBird = {
    .onStat =
        +[](ON_STAT) {
            if (statId == STAT_SPATK) *stat *= 1.5;
        },
};

Key Characteristics

1. Unconditional: No weather, terrain, or status requirements
2. Raw Stat Boost: Multiplies final stat after all calculations
3. Permanent: Active throughout battle
4. Stackable: Combines with other stat boosts and items
5. Not Suppressible: No special suppression mechanics

Pokémon Distribution

Primary Ability

• Pidgey: Can have as one of 3 choosable abilities
• Pidgeotto: Can have as one of 3 choosable abilities
• Delcatty: Can have as one of 3 choosable abilities

Innate Ability

• Mega Pidgeot: Fixed innate ability
• Articuno-Ex: Fixed innate ability
• Articuno-Redux: Fixed innate ability
• Noctowl: Fixed innate ability
• Lugia: Fixed innate ability
• Oricorio: Fixed innate ability
• Pecharunt: Fixed innate ability
• Cresselia: Fixed innate ability
• Moltres-Ex: Fixed innate ability

Related Abilities

Auroras Gale (Compound Ability)

• Uses MajesticBird.onStat for the Special Attack boost
• Also includes NorthWind.onEntry and hail immunity
• Found on ice-type legendary variants

Similar Stat Boost Abilities

• Marvel Scale: 1.5x Defense/Sp.Defense when statused
• Solar Power: 1.5x highest attacking stat in sun
• Sand Force: 1.5x highest attacking stat in sandstorm
• Flare Boost: 1.5x Special Attack when burned

Competitive Impact

Advantages

1. Reliable Power: No setup or conditions required
2. Immediate Impact: Active from turn 1
3. Sweeping Potential: Significant damage boost for special attackers
4. Versatile: Works with any special attacking moveset

Strategic Considerations

1. Choice Items: Stacks with Choice Specs for massive damage
2. Life Orb: Combines with recoil items for even higher output
3. Setup Moves: Can be combined with Calm Mind, Nasty Plot, etc.
4. Weather Teams: Pairs well with weather-boosted moves

Code References

• Main Implementation: /Users/joel/Github/eliteredux/eliteredux-source/src/abilities.cc (MajesticBird function)
• Ability List: /Users/joel/Github/eliteredux/eliteredux-source/proto/AbilityList.textproto
• Enum Definition: /Users/joel/Github/eliteredux/eliteredux-source/proto/AbilityEnum.proto
• Species Distribution: /Users/joel/Github/eliteredux/eliteredux-source/proto/SpeciesList.textproto