Draconize - Ability ID 413

In-Game Description

"Normal-type moves become Dragon and Dragon gains STAB."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Draconize converts all Normal-type moves into Dragon-type moves and grants STAB bonus for Dragon-type attacks. The converted moves receive a 20% power boost from the type change. Perfect for mixed attackers utilizing both Natural moves and Dragon coverage for consistent offensive pressure.

Character count: 295

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Draconize is an offensive ability that transforms the type of Normal-type moves and provides enhanced STAB coverage. It belongs to the "Ate" family of abilities, which convert Normal-type moves to different types while providing bonus damage.

Activation Conditions

• Move type conversion: All Normal-type moves become Dragon-type
• STAB application: Grants STAB bonus for all Dragon-type moves (including converted ones)
• Power boost: Converted moves receive a 20% power increase (ateBoost mechanism)
• Always active: No conditional requirements, works on all Normal-type moves

Technical Implementation

// Draconize uses the ATE_ABILITY macro with Dragon type
constexpr Ability Draconize = {
    ATE_ABILITY(TYPE_DRAGON),
};

// ATE_ABILITY macro definition
#define ATE_ABILITY(type)
    .onMoveType = +[](ON_MOVE_TYPE) -> int {
        CHECK(moveType == TYPE_NORMAL)  // Only affects Normal moves
        *ateBoost = TRUE;               // 20% power boost
        return type + 1;                // Convert to Dragon type
    },
    .onStab = +[](ON_STAB) -> int { return moveType == type; }  // STAB for Dragon moves

Move Conversions

Common Normal moves that become Dragon:

• Hyper Beam → Dragon Hyper Beam (150 → 180 power with boost)
• Body Slam → Dragon Body Slam (85 → 102 power with boost)
• Quick Attack → Dragon Quick Attack (40 → 48 power with boost)
• Extreme Speed → Dragon Extreme Speed (80 → 96 power with boost)
• Boomburst → Dragon Boomburst (140 → 168 power with boost)
• Return/Frustration → Dragon Return/Frustration (variable power + 20%)

Damage Calculations

1. Base conversion: Normal move becomes Dragon-type
2. Ate boost: Move power multiplied by 1.2 (20% increase)
3. STAB bonus: 1.5x multiplier for Dragon-type moves on Dragon-type user
4. Type effectiveness: Dragon-type matchups apply

Example calculation (Body Slam on Dragon-type user):

• Base power: 85
• Ate boost: 85 × 1.2 = 102
• STAB: 102 × 1.5 = 153 effective power
• Final damage depends on stats and type effectiveness

Strategic Implications

• Mixed coverage: Provides reliable Dragon STAB from Normal movepool
• Priority moves: Dragon Quick Attack/Extreme Speed for powerful priority
• Status moves: Normal status moves become Dragon-type (may affect interactions)
• Versatile attacking: Access to diverse Dragon-type movepool via Normal moves
• STAB consistency: All Dragon moves get STAB, not just converted ones

Type Matchup Considerations

Dragon-type is:

• Super effective against: Dragon
• Not very effective against: Steel
• Resisted by: Steel
• Weak to: Ice, Dragon, Fairy

Common Users

• Dragon-type Pokémon with diverse Normal movepools
• Mixed attackers wanting reliable Dragon coverage
• Pokémon with powerful Normal-type signature moves
• Speedy Dragon types utilizing priority Normal moves

Competitive Usage Notes

• Movepool expansion: Effectively gives Dragon STAB to entire Normal movepool
• Power boost: 20% damage increase makes converted moves very threatening
• Priority advantage: Dragon priority moves are uncommon and valuable
• Coverage typing: Dragon hits most types neutrally for consistent damage
• Fairy weakness: Makes user more vulnerable to Fairy-type moves and users

Synergies

• Life Orb: Stacks with ate boost for massive damage output
• Choice items: Powerful Dragon moves with item boost
• Dragon Dance: Set up sweeping with boosted Dragon moves
• Tera Dragon: In systems with Tera, can maximize Dragon STAB
• Speed control: Priority Dragon moves for speed tier advantage

Counters

• Fairy-types: Immune to Dragon-type attacks completely
• Steel-types: Resist Dragon-type moves effectively
• Ability suppression: Mold Breaker, Neutralizing Gas disable conversion
• Haze/Clear Smog: Remove setup if user tries to sweep
• Priority moves: Ice Shard can revenge kill weakened Dragon users

Notable Interactions

• Multi-hit moves: Each hit gets the conversion and boost
• Status moves: Normal status moves become Dragon-type (may change effectiveness)
• Hidden Power: If typed as Normal, converts to Dragon
• Z-moves/Max moves: Converted moves use Dragon-type Z-crystals/Max effects
• Ability changes: If ability is changed mid-battle, conversion stops

Version History

• Elite Redux exclusive ability (ID 413)
• Part of the expanded Ate ability family
• Designed to give Dragon-types access to diverse Normal movepool
• Provides unique Dragon-type priority and coverage options

Comparison to Similar Abilities

• Refrigerate: Normal → Ice conversion (similar mechanism)
• Pixilate: Normal → Fairy conversion (similar power boost)
• Aerilate: Normal → Flying conversion (same ate boost)
• Galvanize: Normal → Electric conversion (consistent power boost)
• Normalize: Converts all moves to Normal (opposite effect)