Mind Crush (ID: 568)

Summary

Mind Crush transforms biting moves to use Special Attack instead of Attack while also boosting their damage by 30%, creating a unique niche for special attackers to utilize the typically physical biting move pool.

Mechanics

• Affected Moves: All moves with FLAG_STRONG_JAW_BOOST (biting moves)
• Dual Effect:
  1. Category conversion: Makes biting moves use Special Attack stat
  2. Damage boost: 1.3x multiplier (30% increase)
• Move Examples: Bite, Crunch, Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Thunder Fang, Poison Fang, Psychic Fangs, Bug Bite, Hyper Fang, Fishious Rend

Code Implementation

The ability modifies damage calculation to:

1. Force biting moves to calculate damage using Special Attack
2. Apply a 1.3x damage multiplier to the final damage

Strategic Applications

• Special Attacker Viability: Allows high SpA Pokemon to use biting moves effectively
• Coverage Options: Provides physical coverage moves for special attackers
• Damage Output: 30% boost makes it stronger than Strong Jaw for special attackers
• Mixed Attacker Potential: Creates unique offensive profiles

Comparison to Similar Abilities

• Strong Jaw: Boosts biting moves but keeps them physical
• Mind Crunch: Changes to special + 30% boost
• Gnashing Cannon: Combines Mind Crunch + Mega Launcher effects

Notable Interactions

• Works with all biting moves regardless of original category
• The 30% boost stacks with other damage modifiers
• Particularly effective on Pokemon with high SpA but access to good biting moves

Extended In-Game Description (280-300 chars)

"Biting moves use Special Attack and deal 30% more damage. Transforms physical bites like Crunch, Fire Fang into special moves. All FLAG_STRONG_JAW_BOOST moves affected. Creates unique special attacker niche with physical coverage. Stronger boost than Strong Jaw."

Character count: 288