Radiance - Ability ID 437

In-Game Description

"+20% accuracy; Dark moves fail when user is present."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Radiance increases the Pokémon's accuracy by 20% for all moves and provides complete immunity to Dark-type attacks when the user is present on the field. The accuracy boost applies to all moves used by the Pokémon. Dark-type moves targeting this Pokémon will fail entirely and deal no damage.

Character count: 297

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Radiance is a dual-purpose ability that provides both offensive and defensive benefits. It combines an accuracy boost with complete immunity to Dark-type moves, making it valuable for both offensive pressure and defensive utility.

Activation Conditions

• Accuracy boost: Always active, applies to all moves used by the Pokémon
• Dark-type immunity: Always active when the Pokémon is on the field
• No weather dependency: Both effects work regardless of weather conditions
• Field presence: Dark immunity only works when the Pokémon is actively battling

Technical Implementation

// Radiance provides accuracy boost (same as Illuminate)
constexpr Ability Radiance = {
    .onImmune = +[](ON_IMMUNE) -> int {
        CHECK(moveType == TYPE_DARK);
        *immunityScript = BattleScript_RadianceProtected;
        return TRUE;
    },
    .onAccuracy = Illuminate.onAccuracy,  // 20% accuracy boost
    .onImmuneFor = APPLY_ON_ANY,
    .breakable = TRUE,
};

// Accuracy boost implementation (from Illuminate)
.onAccuracy = +[](ON_ACCURACY) -> AccuracyPriority {
    *accuracy *= 1.2;  // 20% increase
    return ACCURACY_MULTIPLICATIVE;
}

Accuracy Mechanics

• Boost amount: 20% multiplicative increase to accuracy
• Application: Applies to all moves, regardless of type or category
• Stacking: Multiplicative with other accuracy modifiers
• Examples:
  • 100% accuracy moves become 120% (still can miss due to evasion)
  • 80% accuracy moves become 96%
  • 70% accuracy moves become 84%

Dark-Type Immunity

• Complete immunity: All Dark-type moves fail entirely
• No damage: Protected moves deal 0 damage
• Status moves: Dark-type status moves also fail
• Multi-hit moves: Entire attack fails, not just individual hits
• Message display: Shows protection message via BattleScript_RadianceProtected

Important Interactions

• Ability suppression: Both effects disabled if ability is suppressed
• Mold Breaker: Can bypass the Dark-type immunity
• Neutralizing Gas: Disables both accuracy boost and immunity
• Wonder Guard: Radiance immunity takes precedence over Wonder Guard
• Type changes: Immunity applies to moves that become Dark-type through effects

Strategic Implications

• Offensive utility: Reliable accuracy for powerful but inaccurate moves
• Defensive utility: Complete safety from Dark-type attacks
• Role compression: Combines offensive and defensive benefits in one ability
• Dark-type counter: Hard counters Dark-type attackers and coverage moves
• Prediction safety: Can switch into predicted Dark moves safely

Synergies

• High-power moves: Makes Thunder, Blizzard, and Focus Blast more reliable
• Setup moves: More reliable Hypnosis, Sleep Powder for setup
• OHKO moves: Improves already low accuracy of Fissure, Sheer Cold
• Anti-Dark teams: Excellent for teams weak to Dark coverage
• Mixed attackers: Benefits both physical and special accuracy

Counters

• Ability suppression: Mold Breaker, Neutralizing Gas, Gastro Acid
• Non-Dark attacks: Doesn't protect against other types
• Accuracy reduction: Evasion boosts, Sand Attack still affect user
• Priority moves: Dark-type priority moves still fail but other priority works
• Substitute: Can be used to safely set up against Radiance users

Common Users

• Pokémon that learn inaccurate but powerful moves
• Defensive Pokémon that struggle with Dark-type coverage
• Mixed attackers who benefit from consistent accuracy
• Pokémon with naturally high offensive stats but poor move accuracy

Competitive Usage Notes

• Tier placement: Strong utility ability suitable for multiple formats
• Team building: Excellent for teams weak to common Dark moves
• Movepool synergy: Best on Pokémon with powerful but inaccurate moves
• Meta consideration: Effectiveness depends on Dark-type move prevalence
• Ability slot value: Competes with other powerful abilities for slot

Version History

• New ability introduced in Elite Redux
• Combines offensive and defensive utility in unique way
• Part of the expanded ability roster for increased strategic diversity
• ID 437 in the ability enumeration system