Bass Boosted - Ability ID 524

In-Game Description

"Amplifier + Punk Rock."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Bass Boosted combines Amplifier and Punk Rock effects. Boosts sound-based moves by 30% damage and reduces incoming sound move damage by 50%. Sound moves also hit both opposing Pokémon in doubles. Powerful combo ability for sound-based attackers and defensive utility.

Character count: 299

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Bass Boosted is a hybrid ability that combines the effects of two separate abilities: Amplifier and Punk Rock. This creates a powerful dual-purpose ability that both enhances sound move offense and provides defensive utility against sound-based attacks.

Activation Conditions

• Sound move detection: Moves with the FLAG_SOUND flag are affected
• Type conversion: Normal-type moves become sound moves if the user has Reverbate ability
• Target modification: Sound moves hit both opponents in double battles when using single-target sound moves

Component Abilities Analysis

Amplifier Component (Offensive)

• Damage multiplier: 1.3x (30% boost) to sound moves
• Doubles targeting: Single-target sound moves hit both opponents in doubles
• Stacks with: Other offensive multipliers and items

Punk Rock Component (Defensive)

• Damage reduction: 0.5x (50% reduction) from incoming sound moves
• Defensive utility: Significant protection against sound-based attacks
• Breakable ability: Can be bypassed by Mold Breaker-type abilities

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability BassBoosted = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            // Amplifier effect (30% boost to sound moves)
            Amplifier.onOffensiveMultiplier(DELEGATE_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER);
            // Punk Rock offensive effect (also 30% boost)
            PunkRock.onOffensiveMultiplier(DELEGATE_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER);
        },
    .onDefensiveMultiplier = PunkRock.onDefensiveMultiplier, // 50% reduction
    .breakable = TRUE,
};

Sound Move Identification

int IsSoundMove(int battler, MoveEnum move) {
    if (gBattleMoves[move].flags & FLAG_SOUND) return TRUE;
    if (gBattleMoves[move].type == TYPE_NORMAL && BattlerHasAbility(battler, ABILITY_REVERBATE, FALSE)) return TRUE;
    return FALSE;
}

Doubles Battle Mechanics

In double battles, Bass Boosted modifies targeting for sound moves:

• Single-target sound moves become multi-target (hit both opponents)
• This effect comes from the Amplifier component
• Provides significant tactical advantage in doubles format

Sound Moves in Elite Redux

Common sound moves that benefit from Bass Boosted include:

• Boomburst: Extremely powerful spread move
• Hyper Voice: Reliable STAB option
• Bug Buzz: Special Attack lowering chance
• Roar: Phasing move (doesn't get damage boost)
• Perish Song: Status move (doesn't get damage boost)
• Overdrive: Electric-type sound move
• Clanging Scales: Dragon-type sound move

Important Interactions

• Ability suppression: Mold Breaker, Teravolt, and Turboblaze bypass the defensive component
• Soundproof immunity: Pokémon with Soundproof are immune to all sound moves regardless of Bass Boosted
• Substitute: Sound moves pierce Substitute, so Bass Boosted still applies
• Multiple hits: Each hit of multi-hit sound moves gets the full bonus
• Critical hits: Damage multipliers apply before critical hit calculation

Strategic Implications

• Offensive powerhouse: 30% boost makes sound moves extremely powerful
• Defensive utility: 50% reduction provides significant bulk against sound attacks
• Doubles advantage: Spread damage capability in doubles battles
• Move priority: Sound moves with priority (like Boomburst) become devastating
• Team support: Protects teammates from opposing sound moves

Common Users

Bass Boosted appears as an innate ability on:

• Toxtricity variants: Electric/Poison types with sound move emphasis
• Sound-based Pokémon: Species that specialize in acoustic attacks
• Doubles specialists: Pokémon designed for doubles battle formats

Competitive Usage Notes

• Hyper Voice spam: Extremely powerful with STAB and ability boost
• Boomburst nuke: One of the strongest spread moves in the game
• Anti-sound counter: Provides team protection against sound-based strategies
• Choice item synergy: Pairs well with Choice Specs for massive damage
• Throat Spray: Activates on sound moves for additional Special Attack boost

Counters

• Soundproof: Complete immunity to all sound moves
• Mold Breaker variants: Bypass the defensive component
• Assault Vest: Provides special bulk to tank boosted sound moves
• Sound absorbing abilities: Abilities that benefit from being hit by sound moves
• Priority moves: Non-sound priority moves avoid the defensive benefit

Synergies

• Throat Spray: Boosts Special Attack when using sound moves
• Choice Specs: Stacks with ability boost for maximum damage
• Pixilate/Refrigerate: Can convert sound moves to different types
• Helping Hand: Doubles partner can boost sound move damage further
• Terrain effects: Psychic Terrain blocks priority, Electric Terrain boosts Electric sound moves

Power Calculation Example

Base Hyper Voice (90 BP) with Bass Boosted:

• Base damage: 90 BP
• Bass Boosted boost: 90 × 1.3 = 117 BP effective
• With STAB: 117 × 1.5 = 175.5 BP effective
• With Choice Specs: 175.5 × 1.5 = 263.25 BP effective

Version History

• Elite Redux exclusive: Custom ability combining Amplifier and Punk Rock
• Innate ability: Appears on select Pokémon as fixed innate ability
• Balanced design: Provides both offensive and defensive utility
• Doubles focus: Particularly powerful in doubles battle format

Lore and Flavor

Bass Boosted represents mastery over sound and acoustic vibrations, allowing the Pokémon to both amplify their own sound-based attacks and dampen incoming sonic assaults. The ability reflects musical themes and audio equipment terminology, fitting for Electric-type Pokémon like Toxtricity variants.