Well Baked Body - Ability ID 446

In-Game Description

"Boosts Defense sharply instead of being hit by Fire-type moves."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Well Baked Body grants immunity to Fire-type moves while boosting Defense by 2 stages when hit by Fire attacks. The ability completely negates Fire damage and provides immediate +50% defense boost. Excellent for pivoting into Fire moves and building defensive momentum against opposing teams.

Character count: 292

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

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Core Mechanics

Well Baked Body is a Fire-type absorption ability that provides complete immunity to Fire-type moves while granting a sharp Defense boost (+2 stages) when targeted by Fire attacks. This ability completely negates the Fire-type move, preventing any damage, status effects, or secondary effects.

Activation Conditions

• Move type requirement: Only Fire-type moves trigger the ability
• Attack targeting: Must be directly targeted by the Fire-type move
• Stat boost: Always boosts Defense by exactly 2 stages (+50% defense)
• Damage negation: Completely prevents the Fire-type move from dealing damage
• No redirection: Unlike some absorption abilities, does not redirect Fire moves to the user

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability WellBakedBody = {
    .onAbsorb = +[](ON_ABSORB) -> int {
        CHECK(moveType == TYPE_FIRE);
        *statId = STAT_DEF;
        return ABSORB_RESULT_STAT;
    },
    .breakable = TRUE,
    .absorbUp2 = TRUE,
};

Key Technical Details

• absorbUp2 flag: This special flag makes the ability boost stats by 2 stages instead of 1
• STAT_DEF target: Always boosts Defense, never other stats
• ABSORB_RESULT_STAT: Returns stat boost result type
• breakable = TRUE: Can be suppressed by Mold Breaker effects
• No redirection: Does not redirect Fire moves like Lightning Rod or Storm Drain

Important Interactions

• Complete immunity: Fire moves deal 0 damage and have no effect
• Status immunity: Fire moves with status effects (like Will-O-Wisp) are completely blocked
• Secondary effects: Fire moves with secondary effects (like Flamethrower's burn chance) are negated
• Multi-hit moves: Each hit of a multi-hit Fire move is absorbed separately, but only one stat boost occurs
• Ability suppression: Can be bypassed by Mold Breaker, Teravolt, and Turboblaze
• Stat cap: Defense boosts are subject to the +6 stat stage maximum

Strategic Applications

• Fire immunity: Complete protection against Fire-type attacks
• Defensive setup: Builds defensive bulk while being attacked
• Pivot utility: Safe switch-in against Fire-type moves
• Wall building: Allows defensive Pokémon to become increasingly bulky
• Team support: Can absorb Fire moves intended for teammates in doubles

Stat Boost Mechanics

• +2 stages: Equivalent to a "sharp" increase, boosting Defense by 50%
• Stack potential: Multiple Fire attacks can stack up to +6 Defense maximum
• Immediate effect: Stat boost applies immediately when hit
• Persistent: Stat boosts remain until the Pokémon switches out or uses moves like Haze

Common Usage Patterns

• Defensive walls: Pokémon that want to tank physical attacks
• Setup sweepers: Pokémon that can use the Defense boost to set up other moves
• Fire-type counters: Dedicated answers to Fire-type attackers
• Pivot points: Safe switching options against Fire teams

Counters and Limitations

• Non-Fire attacks: Vulnerable to all other move types
• Mold Breaker effects: Can be bypassed by ability-ignoring effects
• Special attacks: Only boosts Defense, not Special Defense
• Stat reset: Defense boosts lost on switching out
• Taunt: Cannot use setup moves if taunted after absorbing Fire moves

Synergies

• Body Press: Increased Defense directly boosts Body Press damage
• Stamina: Can stack with Stamina for massive defensive bulk
• Curse: Can use Curse to further boost Defense and Attack
• Rest: High Defense allows for safe Rest usage
• Stored Power: Defense boosts increase Stored Power's damage

Comparison to Similar Abilities

• Flash Fire: Well Baked Body gives stat boosts instead of Fire move power
• Water Absorb: Provides stat boost instead of HP restoration
• Sap Sipper: Similar mechanic but for Grass moves and Attack boost
• Justified: Similar mechanic but for Dark moves and Attack boost

Competitive Usage Notes

• Tier placement: Excellent ability for defensive and setup roles
• Team synergy: Pairs well with offensive teammates who appreciate Fire immunity
• Meta positioning: Strong against Fire-heavy teams and sun teams
• Role compression: Provides both defensive utility and setup potential

Version History

• Elite Redux exclusive: Custom ability not found in mainline games
• Unique mechanics: One of only two abilities with absorbUp2 flag
• Balanced design: Provides strong defensive utility without being overpowered

Pokemon That Learn This Ability

Well Baked Body is a custom Elite Redux ability that can be found on select Pokémon, typically those with defensive stats or thematic connections to baking/cooking. The ability is designed to provide a unique defensive option for handling Fire-type attacks while building momentum.