Early Grave - Ability ID 522

In-Game Description

"Ghost-type moves get +1 priority at max HP."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (280-300 chars max)

Ghost-type moves gain +1 priority when at full HP. Like Gale Wings for Ghost moves. Allows powerful Ghost attacks like Shadow Ball to strike first. Synergizes with revenge killing and maintaining momentum. Must stay at max HP to keep priority advantage. Rewards careful HP management.

Character count: 284

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

EARLY GRAVE is a priority-granting ability that gives Ghost-type moves +1 priority when the user is at maximum HP.

Activation Mechanics:

• Trigger: When selecting a Ghost-type move while at full HP
• Priority Bonus: +1 to Ghost-type moves only
• HP Requirement: Must be at exactly 100% HP (BATTLER_MAX_HP)
• Implementation: Uses GALE_WINGS_CLONE macro for TYPE_GHOST

Technical Details:

// Uses the GALE_WINGS_CLONE macro
GALE_WINGS_CLONE(TYPE_GHOST)
// Which expands to:
// 1. Check if move is Ghost-type
// 2. Check if battler is at max HP
// 3. Return +1 priority if both true

Priority Interactions:

• Shadow Sneak: Becomes +2 priority (base +1, ability +1)
• Regular Ghost Moves: Shadow Ball, Hex, etc. become +1 priority
• Status Moves: Ghost-type status moves also gain priority
• Multi-hit: Each hit maintains priority boost

HP Threshold Mechanics:

• Exact Requirement: Must be at 100% HP, not 99.9%
• Entry Hazards: Stealth Rock/Spikes will break the condition
• Residual Damage: Poison, burn, sandstorm prevent activation
• Healing: Can restore priority by healing to full

Pokémon with Early Grave:

1. Gengar (Innate ability)

   • Other innates: Vengeance, Ectoplasm
   • Benefits from high Speed and Special Attack

2. Spiritomb (Innate ability)

   • Other innates: Bone Zone, Rock Head
   • Slower but bulkier priority user

3. Typhlosion-Hisuian (Changeable ability option)

   • Can choose between: Early Grave, Ethereal Rush, Set Ablaze
   • Innates: Blaze, Pyromancy, Frisk
   • Mixed Fire/Ghost attacker with priority options

4. Mega Typhlosion-Hisuian (Innate ability)

   • Other innates: Hellblaze, Vengeful Spirit
   • Enhanced stats make priority even more threatening

Competitive Notes:

• Revenge Killing: Switch in after a KO for guaranteed priority revenge
• Lead Potential: Strong turn 1 with guaranteed priority
• Focus Sash Synergy: Opponents can't break sash and outspeed
• Hazard Weakness: Very vulnerable to entry hazard chip
• Healing Requirements: May need Roost/Recover to maintain

Strategy Tips:

• Pair with hazard removal support (Rapid Spin/Defog)
• Consider Magic Guard teammates to prevent hazards
• Leftovers helps maintain full HP between switches
• Life Orb breaks the synergy - avoid recoil items
• Can run Protect to scout and maintain HP

Similar Abilities:

• Gale Wings: Flying-type version
• Prankster: Status moves only, no HP requirement
• Triage: Healing moves only
• Grassy Glide: Grassy Terrain requirement instead of HP