Low Visibility (Ability #619)

Extended In-Game Description

Automatically summons Eerie Fog weather upon entry, lasting 8 turns. This supernatural mist drains stat boosts from non-Ghost and non-Psychic Pokémon each turn while reducing damage taken by Ghost types by 20%. Also weakens Solar Beam and enables synergies with fog-boosted abilities like Ectoplasm.

Core Mechanics

Low Visibility automatically summons Eerie Fog weather upon switching in, lasting 8 turns. This creates a supernatural battlefield condition that affects multiple aspects of battle.

Fog Weather Effects

Stat Boost Drainage

• Primary Effect: Drains stat boosts from non-Ghost and non-Psychic type Pokémon each turn
• Ghost and Psychic types are immune to this effect
• Affects all stat modifications (Attack, Defense, Speed, etc.)

Combat Modifications

• Ghost Defense Boost: Ghost-type Pokémon take 20% less damage (0.8x multiplier) while in fog
• Move Targeting: Curse becomes a targeting move for non-Ghost types instead of self-targeting
• Solar Beam: Power reduced by 50% in fog weather
• Specific Moves: Some moves receive double damage in fog conditions

Ability Synergies

Multiple abilities gain enhanced effects in fog weather:

• Ectoplasm: Boosts highest attacking stat by 1.5x in fog
• Greater Spirit: Raises highest stat by one stage on entry if in fog
• Ethereal Rush: Increases Speed by 1.5x in fog
• Peaceful Rest: Heals 1/8 max HP per turn in fog
• Smokey Maneuvers: Reduces opponent accuracy by 25% in fog
• Soul Tap: Damages all opposing Pokémon at end of turn in fog
• Surprise: Enables priority move redirection in fog

Strategic Applications

Offensive Usage

• Support Role: Weakens opposing setup sweepers by draining their stat boosts
• Type Synergy: Pairs excellently with Ghost and Psychic teammates who benefit from fog
• Ability Combinations: Maximizes effectiveness when paired with fog-boosted abilities

Defensive Applications

• Setup Prevention: Nullifies opposing stat-boosting strategies
• Weather Control: Overwrites opposing weather conditions
• Terrain Denial: Can be used to disrupt opponent's weather-based strategies

Counterplay Considerations

• Type Immunity: Ghost and Psychic types are unaffected by stat drain
• Weather Override: Can be replaced by other weather-setting moves or abilities
• Primal Weather: Blocked by Primal Weather conditions (Desolate Land, Primordial Sea, Delta Stream)

Competitive Viability

Low Visibility serves as a potent anti-setup tool that creates a unique battlefield environment favoring Ghost and Psychic types. Its automatic activation makes it excellent for disrupting opponent strategies while enabling powerful fog-based synergies with appropriate team compositions.