Infernal Rage - Ability ID 432

In-Game Description

"Fire-type moves are boosted by 35% with 5% recoil."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Infernal Rage boosts Fire-type moves by 35% but inflicts 5% recoil damage after using them. Recoil is calculated from damage dealt with minimum of 1 HP lost. Works with all Fire moves including special and physical attacks. Ideal for aggressive Fire-type sweepers seeking maximum power.

Character count: 286

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Infernal Rage is an offensive ability that significantly boosts Fire-type moves while imposing a recoil penalty. It provides a substantial 35% damage boost to all Fire-type attacks but causes the user to take recoil damage equal to 5% of the damage dealt.

Activation Conditions

• Move type requirement: Only Fire-type moves trigger the ability
• Damage boost: All Fire moves receive a 1.35x multiplier
• Recoil calculation: 5% of damage dealt (minimum 1 HP)
• Timing: Boost applies during damage calculation, recoil occurs after attack

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability InfernalRage = {
    .onRecoil = +[](ON_RECOIL) -> int {
        CHECK(moveType == TYPE_FIRE);
        gBattleCommunication[MULTISTRING_CHOOSER] = B_MSG_RECOIL_NORMAL;
        return max(damage / 20, 1);  // 5% recoil with minimum 1 HP
    },
    .onOffensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            if (moveType == TYPE_FIRE) MUL(1.35);  // 35% boost
        },
};

Recoil Mechanics

• Calculation: Recoil = max(damage_dealt / 20, 1)
• Minimum damage: Always takes at least 1 HP recoil
• Type restriction: Only Fire moves cause recoil
• Self-KO: Can cause the user to faint from recoil damage
• Rock Head interaction: Rock Head prevents recoil from this ability

Important Interactions

• Multi-hit moves: Each hit triggers separate recoil calculation
• Critical hits: Recoil based on actual damage dealt (including crit bonus)
• Substitute: User still takes recoil even when behind Substitute
• Magic Guard: Prevents recoil damage completely
• Rock Head: Negates all recoil from this ability
• Reckless: Does NOT boost recoil moves from this ability (only affects specific recoil moves)

Move Compatibility

Boosted Fire Moves:

• All Fire-type attacks (Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, etc.)
• Physical Fire moves (Flare Blitz, Fire Punch, Sacred Fire)
• Multi-hit Fire moves (each hit gets boost and recoil)
• Special Fire moves with secondary effects

Non-Boosted Moves:

• Non-Fire type moves receive no boost or recoil
• Status moves that don't deal damage

Strategic Implications

• Glass cannon playstyle: High reward but self-damaging
• Life Orb synergy: Stacks with Life Orb for massive damage output
• Choice item compatibility: Works with Choice Band/Specs for extreme damage
• Sweeper potential: Excellent for revenge killing and cleaning up
• Risk vs reward: Must balance damage output with survivability

Damage Calculations

Example scenarios:

• Deal 200 damage → Take 10 recoil (200/20)
• Deal 50 damage → Take 3 recoil (50/20 rounded up)
• Deal 10 damage → Take 1 recoil (minimum)
• Deal 400 damage → Take 20 recoil (400/20)

Common Users

• Fire-type attackers with high offensive stats
• Pokémon with access to powerful Fire moves
• Glass cannon sweepers
• Revenge killers needing extra damage
• Pokémon with Rock Head (negates recoil)

Competitive Usage Notes

• Life Orb alternative: Provides similar damage boost without item slot
• Choice item synergy: Stacks multiplicatively with Choice items
• Late-game cleaner: Excellent for finishing weakened teams
• STAB stacking: Fire types get 1.5x STAB + 1.35x ability = 2.025x total
• Recoil management: Requires careful HP management

Synergies

• Rock Head: Completely negates recoil drawback
• Magic Guard: Prevents recoil while keeping damage boost
• Life Orb: Stacks for 1.35 × 1.3 = 1.755x damage (with double recoil)
• Choice items: Multiplicative stacking for extreme damage
• Sun teams: Fire moves already boosted in harsh sunlight
• Drought: Pairs well with sun-boosted Fire moves

Counters

• Water/Rock/Dragon types: Resist Fire moves
• Flash Fire: Immune to Fire moves entirely
• Thick Fat: Resists Fire moves
• Intimidate: Reduces physical Fire move damage
• Burn: Halves physical Fire move damage
• Pressure: Forces more recoil through PP usage

Risk Management

• HP thresholds: Monitor HP to avoid recoil KO
• Priority moves: Vulnerable to revenge killing after recoil
• Entry hazards: Compound the self-damage problem
• Status conditions: Burn particularly problematic for physical attackers
• Weather: Rain reduces Fire move effectiveness

Team Building Considerations

• Rapid Spin/Defog support: Clear hazards to reduce cumulative damage
• Wish/Heal Bell support: Provide recovery and status cure
• Trick Room teams: Slow, powerful attackers benefit most
• Sun teams: Natural synergy with Fire-type focus
• Late-game cleaner: Position as endgame sweeper

Comparison to Similar Abilities

• Reckless: Boosts specific recoil moves by 20% (different move pool)
• Sheer Force: Removes secondary effects for 30% boost (no recoil)
• Life Orb: 30% boost with 10% recoil (item-based)
• Tough Claws: 30% boost to contact moves (no recoil)

Version History

• Elite Redux custom ability
• Designed for high-risk, high-reward Fire-type gameplay
• Part of the expanded ability system for more strategic depth