Arcane Force - Ability ID 494

In-Game Description

"Mystic Power + super-effective boost."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Arcane Force grants all moves STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), regardless of type matching. This mystical power also amplifies super-effective attacks by 10%, making hits that would normally deal 2x damage or more even stronger. A perfect fusion of versatility and power.

Character count: 289

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Arcane Force is a powerful hybrid ability that combines universal STAB with super-effective move amplification, representing mastery over mystical energies that transcend normal type limitations.

Universal STAB Component

• Effect: All moves receive STAB bonus regardless of type matching
• Multiplier: Standard 1.5x STAB damage boost
• Coverage: Every move gains the Same Type Attack Bonus
• Versatility: No type restrictions on STAB eligibility

Super-Effective Boost Component

• Trigger: When attack type effectiveness ≥ 2.0x (super-effective)
• Boost: Additional 10% damage multiplier (1.1x)
• Stacking: Multiplies with existing super-effective damage
• Result: 2.0x becomes 2.2x, 4.0x becomes 4.4x

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability ArcaneForce = {
    .onStab = MysticPower.onStab,  // Universal STAB
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
        if (gTypeEffectiveness >= UQ_4_12(2.0)) MUL(1.1);
    },
};

Damage Calculation Examples

Normal effectiveness (1.0x):

• Base move: 100 damage
• With STAB: 150 damage (1.5x)
• No super-effective boost
• Final: 150 damage

Super-effective (2.0x):

• Base move: 100 damage
• With type effectiveness: 200 damage (2.0x)
• With STAB: 300 damage (1.5x)
• With super-effective boost: 330 damage (1.1x)
• Final: 330 damage

Double super-effective (4.0x):

• Base move: 100 damage
• With type effectiveness: 400 damage (4.0x)
• With STAB: 600 damage (1.5x)
• With super-effective boost: 660 damage (1.1x)
• Final: 660 damage

Strategic Applications

• Universal coverage: Every move becomes a STAB move
• Type flexibility: No need to match move types to Pokémon types
• Super-effective punishment: Extra damage against weaknesses
• Coverage moves: Status moves, Hidden Power, etc. all get STAB
• Consistent power: Reliable damage across all moves

Move Synergies

Excellent with:

• Coverage moves (Thunderbolt on non-Electric types gets STAB)
• Hidden Power (Always STAB regardless of type)
• Status moves with damage (Knock Off, etc.)
• Multi-type movesets (Every move benefits equally)
• Super-effective coverage (Maximum damage potential)

Competitive Applications

• Mixed attackers: Both physical and special moves get STAB
• Coverage specialists: Makes all coverage moves significantly stronger
• Type-breaking: Non-STAB moves become as strong as STAB moves
• Super-effective sweepers: Enhanced damage against weaknesses
• Versatile attackers: No move selection restrictions

Limitations

• No defensive benefits: Purely offensive ability
• Resistances still apply: Doesn't overcome type resistances
• Immunity unchanged: Type immunities still block moves completely
• Ability dependence: Lost if ability is suppressed

Counters

• Mold Breaker family: Suppresses the ability entirely
• Type immunities: Still block moves completely
• Defensive walls: High bulk can still tank boosted attacks
• Priority moves: Fast attacks can prevent setup

Comparison to Component Abilities

• vs Mystic Power: Adds super-effective boost for extra damage
• vs Neuroforce: Universal STAB vs higher super-effective boost
• vs Adaptability: Universal coverage vs double STAB
• vs type boosters: Works on all moves vs single type

Version History

• Elite Redux custom ability combining two powerful effects
• Designed for ultimate offensive versatility
• Part of the expanded ability system for enhanced strategic options
• Represents mastery of mystical energies beyond type limitations