Supreme Overlord - Ability ID 569

In-Game Description

"Each fainted ally increases Attack and SpAtk by 10%."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Supreme Overlord boosts Attack and Special Attack by 10% for each fainted ally on your side, capped at 5 allies maximum for a 50% boost to both stats. The ability only activates when at least one ally has fainted. Perfect for revenge sweepers and late-game scenarios.

Character count: 294

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Supreme Overlord is a powerful late-game ability that converts team losses into offensive power. Here's how it works:

Core Mechanics

• Stat Boost: Increases both Attack and Special Attack by 10% per fainted ally
• Maximum Cap: Limited to 5 fainted allies (50% boost maximum)
• Activation Condition: Only activates when gFaintedMonCount[GetBattlerSide(battler)] > 0
• Side-Based: Only counts fainted allies on the same side (player vs opponent)

Technical Implementation

// Entry check - only announces if there are fainted allies
CHECK(gFaintedMonCount[GetBattlerSide(battler)])

// Stat calculation with 5-ally cap
if (statId == STAT_ATK || statId == STAT_SPATK) 
    *stat = *stat * (10 + min(5, gFaintedMonCount[GetBattlerSide(battler)])) / 10;

Boost Breakdown

• 1 fainted ally: 10% boost (1.1x multiplier)
• 2 fainted allies: 20% boost (1.2x multiplier)
• 3 fainted allies: 30% boost (1.3x multiplier)
• 4 fainted allies: 40% boost (1.4x multiplier)
• 5+ fainted allies: 50% boost (1.5x multiplier, capped)

Affected Stats

• Attack: Physical moves get damage boost
• Special Attack: Special moves get damage boost
• Other stats: Unaffected (Defense, Special Defense, Speed, etc.)

Activation Requirements

• At least one ally must have fainted during the battle
• The ability holder must be switched in after allies have fainted
• Switch-in announcement occurs when conditions are met

Strategic Applications

• Revenge Sweeper: Ideal for cleaning up after team losses
• Late-Game Powerhouse: Becomes stronger as the battle progresses
• Mixed Attackers: Benefits both physical and special movesets equally
• Endgame Scenarios: Particularly powerful in 6v6 battles where multiple faints are common

Damage Calculation Example

Base 100 Attack/Special Attack Pokemon with Supreme Overlord:

• 0 fainted: 100 Attack/SpAtk (ability inactive)
• 1 fainted: 110 Attack/SpAtk
• 2 fainted: 120 Attack/SpAtk
• 3 fainted: 130 Attack/SpAtk
• 4 fainted: 140 Attack/SpAtk
• 5+ fainted: 150 Attack/SpAtk (maximum)

Common Users in Elite Redux

• Found as an innate ability on several Ghost and Dark-type Pokemon
• Often paired with offensive movesets and revenge-focused strategies
• Particularly effective on Pokemon with diverse move pools (mixed attackers)

Competitive Implications

• High Risk, High Reward: Requires team sacrifices for maximum power
• Momentum Shift: Can turn losing positions into winning ones
• Endgame Threat: Forces opponents to play cautiously around late-game sweeps
• Team Building: Encourages aggressive early-game play to set up late-game revenge

Interactions with Other Mechanics

• Stacks multiplicatively with other stat boosts (items, moves, etc.)
• Works with both physical and special moves equally
• No interaction with status moves (doesn't boost status move effects)
• Persists through switches as long as fainted count remains

Counters and Limitations

• Prevention: Avoiding knockouts prevents the ability from activating
• Priority Moves: Can bypass the boosted stats with priority attacks
• Status Effects: Burn halves physical damage despite Attack boost
• Defensive Strategies: Walls can still tank boosted attacks
• Speed Control: Supreme Overlord doesn't boost Speed, leaving it vulnerable to faster threats

Version History

• Introduced as part of Elite Redux's expanded ability roster
• Designed to create dramatic late-game scenarios and reward aggressive play
• Balanced with the 5-ally cap to prevent excessive snowballing

Supreme Overlord embodies the "never give up" mentality, turning desperate situations into opportunities for dramatic comebacks through the power of fallen allies.