Lawnmower

Ability ID: 602 Type: Regular Ability

In-Game Description: "Removes terrain on switch-in. Stat up if terrain removed."

Extended In-Game Description

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

On switch-in, removes any active terrain and gains a stat boost: Defense +1 when removing Grassy or Electric Terrain, Special Defense +1 when removing Misty, Psychic, or Toxic Terrain. No effect if no terrain is active. Terrain removal happens before stat boost. Works on extended terrain.

Character count: 289

Detailed Mechanical Explanation (Discord/Reference)

Lawnmower is a terrain-clearing ability that triggers on switch-in, removing any active terrain and providing a stat boost based on which terrain was removed.

Terrain Removal

The ability removes all types of terrain:

• Grassy Terrain
• Misty Terrain
• Electric Terrain
• Psychic Terrain
• Toxic Terrain

Stat Boost Logic

The ability provides different stat boosts depending on which terrain is removed:

• Defense +1 Stage: When removing Grassy Terrain or Electric Terrain
• Special Defense +1 Stage: When removing Misty Terrain, Psychic Terrain, or Toxic Terrain

Trigger Conditions

• On Entry: Activates when the Pokémon switches into battle
• Requirement: Only triggers if any terrain is currently active (STATUS_FIELD_TERRAIN_ANY)
• Failure Condition: No activation if no terrain is present (fails silently)

Numerical Effects

• Stat Boost: +1 stage to either Defense or Special Defense
• Terrain Removal: Complete removal of active terrain effect
• Guaranteed: Stat boost is guaranteed if terrain is removed

Interactions

• Terrain Setters: Directly counters abilities like Electric Surge, Grassy Surge, etc.
• Priority Moves: Removing Psychic Terrain allows priority moves to work again
• Status Effects: Removing Misty Terrain removes status immunity
• Move Power: Removing terrain eliminates terrain-based move power boosts

Special Cases

• Multiple Terrains: If somehow multiple terrains are active, removes all of them
• Terrain Extension: Works against extended terrain effects from items or moves
• Team Strategy: Can remove beneficial terrain from your own team for the stat boost

Notes

• Strategic Utility: Provides terrain control plus defensive boost
• Timing Dependent: Switch-in timing becomes crucial for maximum benefit
• Risk/Reward: Must weigh removing beneficial terrain vs. gaining stat boost
• AI Integration: AI correctly evaluates terrain presence before switching in