Sharing Is Caring - Ability ID 577

In-Game Description

"Stat changes are shared between all battlers."

Extended In-Game Description

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

All stat changes are shared between all battlers on the field. Both positive and negative stat changes affect everyone equally. Creates a level playing field where no Pokemon can gain stat advantages. Counters setup sweepers but also shares your own boosts with opponents. Double-edged strategy tool.

Character count: 300

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

SHARING IS CARING is a unique field-effect ability that ensures all stat changes are immediately copied to every battler on the field.

Activation Mechanics:

• Trigger: onReactive hook - responds to any stat change on the field
• Scope: Affects ALL battlers (both teams, singles and doubles)
• Timing: Stat copying happens immediately after any stat change
• Script: Uses BattleScript_PerformCopyStatEffects for visual feedback

State Machine System:

The ability uses a three-state tracking system:

1. STAT_STAGE_CHECK_NOT_NEEDED (0): No pending stat changes
2. STAT_STAGE_CHECK_NEEDED (1): Stat changes detected, need copying
3. STAT_STAGE_CHECK_IN_PROGRESS (2): Currently copying stats

Execution Flow:

1. Any battler's stats change (boost or drop)
2. System flags statStageCheckState as CHECK_NEEDED
3. onReactive detects the flag and initiates copying
4. docopystatchange command copies stats to all battlers
5. State updates to prevent infinite loops

What Gets Shared:

• Attack/Defense/Sp.Atk/Sp.Def/Speed: All stat stages
• Accuracy/Evasion: Also shared
• Positive Changes: Swords Dance, Calm Mind, Dragon Dance, etc.
• Negative Changes: Intimidate, Screech, Sticky Web, etc.
• Net Result: Everyone has identical stat modifiers

Technical Implementation:

// From abilities.cc
constexpr Ability SharingIsCaring = {
    .onReactive = +[](ON_REACTIVE) -> void {
        // Check state machine flag
        if (abilityState->statStageCheckState == STAT_STAGE_CHECK_NEEDED) {
            // Prevent re-triggering
            abilityState->statStageCheckState = STAT_STAGE_CHECK_IN_PROGRESS;
            // Execute stat copying script
            BattleScriptPushCursorAndCallback(BattleScript_PerformCopyStatEffects);
        }
    },
};

Pokémon with Sharing is Caring:

1. Fidough (Partner form) - Changeable ability option

   • Support-oriented variant
   • Creates chaotic stat environments

2. Gholdengo - Changeable ability option

   • High base stats benefit from level playing field
   • Good As Gold synergy for status immunity

Strategic Implications:

Advantages:

• Completely shuts down setup sweepers
• Intimidate affects the user's team too
• Sticky Web slows down the setter's team
• No stat advantage = base stats matter more

Disadvantages:

• Cannot use your own setup moves effectively
• Opponent's debuffs help them too
• Speed control becomes very difficult
• Team building heavily restricted

Competitive Notes:

• Anti-Meta: Hard counters stat-boosting strategies
• Base Stats Focus: Pokémon with naturally high stats excel
• Item Reliance: Choice items become more valuable
• Ability Synergy: Unaware teammates ignore shared boosts
• Move Selection: Prioritize attacks over setup moves

Interaction Examples:

• Dragon Dance: All Pokémon get +1 Atk/Spe
• Intimidate: All Pokémon get -1 Atk (including Intimidator's team)
• Close Combat: All Pokémon get -1 Def/SpD
• Sticky Web: All grounded Pokémon get -1 Spe on entry

Similar Abilities:

• Egoist: Copies positive stat changes from opponents
• Neutralizing Gas: Suppresses abilities but not stat changes
• Haze: Move that resets stats, not an ability