Gravity Well - Ability ID 443

In-Game Description

"Sets Gravity on entry for 5 turns."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Gravity Well automatically sets Gravity field effect on entry for 5 turns. Prevents Flying moves like Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop while grounding airborne Pokémon including Levitate users. Increases move accuracy and allows Ground moves to hit Flying types for enhanced strategic control.

Character count: 286

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Gravity Well is a field-setting ability that automatically establishes the Gravity field condition when the Pokémon enters battle. The ability creates a 5-turn field effect that fundamentally alters the battle environment.

Activation Conditions

• Entry trigger: Activates immediately when the Pokémon enters battle
• Field check: Only activates if Gravity is not already active
• Duration: Sets Gravity for exactly 5 turns (GRAVITY_DURATION)
• Priority: Triggers before other entry abilities

Gravity Field Effects

The Gravity field established by this ability has multiple mechanics:

1. Move Prevention: Completely prevents the use of specific moves:

   • Bounce
   • Fly
   • Flying Press
   • High Jump Kick
   • Jump Kick
   • Magnet Rise
   • Sky Drop
   • Splash
   • Telekinesis
   • Floaty Fall
   • Seismic Toss

2. Grounding Effects: Forces all airborne Pokémon to become grounded:

   • Removes Levitate ability immunity to Ground moves
   • Grounds Flying-type Pokémon
   • Affects Pokémon with Air Balloon
   • Grounds Pokémon affected by Magnet Rise or Telekinesis

3. Accuracy Boost: Increases accuracy of all moves (traditional Gravity effect)

4. Type Effectiveness: Allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying-type Pokémon

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability GravityWell = {
    .onEntry = +[](ON_ENTRY) -> int {
        CHECK_NOT(gFieldStatuses & STATUS_FIELD_GRAVITY)
        
        gFieldTimers.started.gravity = TRUE;
        gFieldTimers.gravityTimer = GRAVITY_DURATION;  // 5 turns
        gFieldStatuses |= STATUS_FIELD_GRAVITY;
        BattleScriptPushCursorAndCallback(BattleScript_GravityStarts);
        return TRUE;
    },
};

Field Duration and Management

• Timer: Uses GRAVITY_DURATION constant (5 turns)
• Field status: Sets STATUS_FIELD_GRAVITY flag
• Timer management: Handled by gFieldTimers.gravityTimer
• End message: Triggers BattleScript_GravityEnds when expired

Important Interactions

• Ability blocking: Clueless ability on field prevents Gravity effects
• Move validation: Affected moves show "prevented by Gravity" message
• Turn counting: Gravity countdown occurs during end-of-turn processing
• Stacking: Cannot stack with existing Gravity (ability only triggers if no Gravity active)

Strategic Applications

• Type coverage: Enables Ground moves to hit Flying types
• Move restriction: Shuts down key Flying moves and evasion strategies
• Accuracy boost: Improves reliability of all moves on field
• Field control: Establishes battlefield advantage for 5 turns
• Switch punishment: Activates on every switch-in if Gravity expires

Synergies

• Ground-type moves: Earthquake, Earth Power now hit Flying types
• High-accuracy moves: Benefit from additional accuracy boost
• Heavy Pokémon: Synergizes with Weight-based moves
• Trapping moves: Prevents Fly/Bounce escape options

Counters

• Field replacement: Setting other room effects (Trick Room, Wonder Room)
• Clueless ability: Completely negates Gravity effects
• Duration waiting: Gravity only lasts 5 turns
• Gravity immunity: Some abilities or items may provide immunity

Competitive Usage

• Lead potential: Excellent on lead Pokémon for immediate field control
• Support role: Enables Ground-type teammates
• Anti-meta: Counters Flying-type dominant strategies
• Pivot control: Limits opponent's mobility options
• Setup enabler: Creates favorable conditions for Ground-type sweepers

Common Users

• Pokémon with strong Ground-type moves
• Bulky support Pokémon that can utilize the field
• Pokémon designed for field control strategies
• Tanks that benefit from limiting opponent options

Version History

• Custom Elite Redux ability (ID 443)
• Provides automatic Gravity field setting
• Balances powerful field control with limited 5-turn duration
• Designed for strategic team building around field effects