Enlightened - Ability ID 489

In-Game Description

"Emanate + Inner Focus."

Extended In-Game Description

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

This Pokemon has achieved mental clarity that transcends normal limitations. Normal-type moves become Psychic-type and gain STAB. Focus Blast never misses due to perfect concentration. The Pokemon cannot be taunted and maintains composure under pressure, though this focus can be broken.

Character count: 299

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Enlightened is a composite ability that combines two existing abilities: Emanate and Inner Focus, representing a Pokémon that has achieved mental enlightenment and perfect psychic focus.

Emanate Component

• Type conversion: All Normal-type moves become Psychic-type
• STAB bonus: Provides STAB for all Psychic-type moves regardless of the user's typing
• Move types affected: Any Normal-type move including physical and special attacks
• Damage boost: Converted moves receive the ateBoost flag for enhanced power

Inner Focus Component

• Focus Blast accuracy: Focus Blast always hits (ACCURACY_ALWAYS_HITS)
• Taunt immunity: Cannot be affected by Taunt moves (tauntImmune = TRUE)
• Mental fortitude: Maintains concentration under mental pressure

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability Enlightened = {
    .onMoveType = Emanate.onMoveType,           // Convert Normal to Psychic
    .onStab = Emanate.onStab,                   // Psychic STAB
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = Emanate.onOffensiveMultiplier,
    .onAccuracy = InnerFocus.onAccuracy,        // Focus Blast never misses
    .breakable = TRUE,                          // Can be suppressed
    .tauntImmune = TRUE,                        // Immune to Taunt
};

Strategic Applications

• Type coverage: Transform Normal moves into powerful Psychic attacks
• STAB utilization: Get Psychic STAB regardless of actual typing
• Precision strikes: Focus Blast becomes a reliable 120 BP move
• Mental immunity: Cannot be disrupted by Taunt strategies
• Setup potential: Reliable Focus Blast enables powerful special sweeping

Affected Moves

Normal moves converted to Psychic:

• Return, Body Slam, Hyper Beam become powerful Psychic attacks
• Quick Attack gains Psychic typing with priority
• Boomburst becomes a devastating special Psychic move

Focus Blast enhancement:

• 120 base power with perfect accuracy
• Reliable special Fighting coverage from Psychic-types
• No longer hindered by 70% accuracy

Limitations

• Ability suppression: Can be broken by Mold Breaker family abilities
• Type immunity: Dark-types resist/immune to converted Psychic moves
• Single move enhancement: Only Focus Blast gets accuracy boost
• Predictable: Type conversion is consistent and telegraphed

Competitive Usage

• Special attackers: Excellent on special sweepers needing reliable coverage
• Mixed attackers: Physical Normal moves become special Psychic attacks
• Anti-stall: Focus Blast never missing breaks through defensive walls
• Setup sweepers: Taunt immunity allows safe setup opportunities
• STAB abusers: Non-Psychic types gain powerful Psychic STAB

Version History

• Elite Redux custom ability combining two existing effects
• Part of the expanded ability system for enhanced strategic depth
• Represents the pinnacle of psychic development and mental discipline