Greater Spirit (ID: 625)

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces) Upon entry in fog weather, Greater Spirit automatically identifies the holder's highest base stat and raises it by one stage. This weather-conditional ability strategically enhances the Pokemon's strongest attribute, making it valuable for specialized battle roles and fog teams.

Core Mechanics

Trigger Condition: Pokemon enters battle during fog weather (permanent or temporary) Effect: Raises the Pokemon's highest stat by +1 stage upon entry Weather Types: Activates during both WEATHER_FOG_PERMANENT and WEATHER_FOG_TEMPORARY

Implementation Details

constexpr Ability GreaterSpirit = {
    .onEntry = +[](ON_ENTRY) -> int {
        CHECK(IsBattlerWeatherAffected(battler, WEATHER_FOG_ANY))

        int stat = GetHighestStatId(battler, TRUE);
        CHECK(ChangeStatBuffs(battler, 1, stat, MOVE_EFFECT_AFFECTS_USER, NULL))
        BattleScriptPushCursorAndCallback(BattleScript_AttackerAbilityStatRaiseEnd3);
        return TRUE;
    },
};

Key Functions:

• GetHighestStatId(battler, TRUE): Determines the Pokemon's highest base stat
• IsBattlerWeatherAffected(battler, WEATHER_FOG_ANY): Checks for fog weather conditions
• ChangeStatBuffs(): Applies the +1 stat boost

Strategic Applications

Pokemon with Greater Spirit

Based on the codebase analysis, Greater Spirit appears on:

1. Marowak variants - Likely benefits Attack or Defense stats
2. Crobat variants - Typically boosts Speed (125 base)
3. Sableye variants - May boost various stats depending on form

Team Synergy

• Fog Setters: Pairs excellently with Pokemon that can set fog weather
• Stat-Based Strategies: Amplifies already-strong stats for specialized roles
• Switch-In Value: Provides immediate battlefield presence when fog is active

Competitive Usage

• Entry Hazard Support: The stat boost helps survive or pressure upon switching in
• Role Compression: Eliminates need for separate stat-boosting moves
• Weather Team Core: Essential component of fog-based team compositions

Similar Abilities

Greater Spirit shares design patterns with other weather-conditional stat boosters:

• Sea Guardian (rain + highest stat boost)
• Sun Worship (sun + highest stat boost)
• Protosynthesis (sun + highest stat boost, with additional mechanics)
• Quark Drive (Electric Terrain + highest stat boost)

Technical Notes

Weather Detection

• Activates under WEATHER_FOG_ANY which includes both permanent and temporary fog
• Uses IsBattlerWeatherAffected() to ensure the Pokemon is actually affected by the weather
• Will not activate if the Pokemon has abilities that negate weather effects

Stat Selection

• GetHighestStatId(battler, TRUE) parameter indicates it considers the Pokemon's actual highest stat
• In case of ties, the function follows a predetermined priority order
• Boost applies immediately upon entry, before other entry effects

Interaction Notes

• Can be suppressed by abilities like Neutralizing Gas
• Boost can be stolen by abilities like Competitive or Defiant on opponents
• Works with Baton Pass to preserve the stat boost when switching out