Entrance (ID 611)

Implementation Analysis

Source Code Location: /src/abilities.cc line 6436-6441

Core Mechanism:

constexpr Ability Entrance = {
    .onReactive = +[](ON_REACTIVE) -> int { 
        return PoisonPuppeteerClone(ability, battler, CanInfatuate, BattleScript_Entrance); 
    },
    .onBattlerFaints = PoisonPuppeteer.onBattlerFaints,
    .onBattlerFaintsFor = APPLY_ON_OTHER,
    .setStateOnEffect = MOVE_EFFECT_CONFUSION,
};

Trigger Condition: MOVE_EFFECT_CONFUSION - Activates when the user inflicts confusion on any opponent.

Effect: Uses BattleScript_Entrance which sets MOVE_EFFECT_ATTRACT (infatuation) via PoisonPuppeteerClone.

Detailed Mechanics

Activation Process

1. User inflicts confusion on opponent(s)
2. PoisonPuppeteerClone function executes
3. For each confused opponent, checks CanInfatuate(battler, target)
4. If infatuation is possible, applies attract effect via BattleScript_Entrance

Target Validation (CanInfatuate function)

• Target must not already be infatuated
• Target must be alive
• Different battlers (cannot infatuate self)
• Gender compatibility:
  • Both Pokémon must have genders (not genderless)
  • Must be opposite genders
• Bypassed by Mycelium Might or Pure Love abilities
• Blocked by status protection abilities

State Management

• Inherits faint tracking from PoisonPuppeteer
• Removes state flags when tracked opponents faint
• State persists across multiple confusion applications

Strategic Applications

Optimal Usage:

• Multi-target confusion moves (e.g., Supersonic in doubles)
• Status-spreading team compositions
• Control-oriented battle strategies

Synergistic Moves:

• Confuse Ray, Supersonic, Sweet Kiss
• Multi-hit confusion moves
• Priority confusion moves

Competitive Considerations:

• Powerful in doubles/multi-battles
• Countered by same-gender teams
• Effectiveness reduced by Mental Herb/status immunity

Extended In-Game Description

When this Pokémon confuses an opponent, it simultaneously infatuates all eligible opposing Pokémon of the opposite gender. The infatuation effect only applies to targets that aren't already infatuated or protected by immunity. This creates devastating dual status combinations in battle.