Guts - Ability ID 62

In-Game Description

"Ups Atk by 1.5x if suffering from a status condition."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Guts boosts Attack by 50% when suffering from any status condition. Only affects physical moves. Additionally, completely negates the Attack drop from burn status while still taking burn damage. Perfect for status-immune strategies and Flame Orb users seeking massive physical power.

Character count: 285

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

GUTS is an offensive ability that converts status conditions into massive Attack boosts for physical moves.

Core Mechanics:

• Attack Boost: 1.5x Attack multiplier when statused
• Physical Only: Boost applies exclusively to physical moves (IS_MOVE_PHYSICAL)
• Status Requirement: Any primary status condition activates the boost
• Burn Immunity: Negates burn's Attack reduction (.negatesBurnAtkDrop = TRUE)

Technical Implementation:

constexpr Ability Guts = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            if (HasAnyStatusOrAbility(battler) && IS_MOVE_PHYSICAL(move)) MUL(1.5);
        },
    .negatesBurnAtkDrop = TRUE,
};

Activation Conditions:

The HasAnyStatusOrAbility(battler) function checks for:

• Primary Status: Sleep, Poison, Burn, Paralysis, Freeze
• Elite Redux Status: Frostbite, Bleed
• Special Cases: Comatose ability, Blood Stain effect

Status Synergies:

• Burn: Ideal - no Attack penalty, but still takes damage
• Poison: Good - consistent damage, no stat penalties
• Paralysis: Risky - Speed reduction but massive Attack boost
• Sleep: Temporary - only while asleep
• Freeze/Frostbite: Situational - depends on thaw mechanics

Strategic Applications:

• Flame Orb Sets: Self-inflict burn for guaranteed 1.5x Attack
• Toxic Orb Sets: Alternative with escalating damage
• Status Absorber: Turn opponent's status moves into advantages
• Late-Game Sweeper: Activates naturally through battle damage

Damage Calculations:

• Base Power: Remains unchanged
• Attack Stat: Effectively 1.5x for physical moves
• Example: 100 Base Attack becomes 150 effective Attack
• Stacking: Multiplies with other offensive boosts

Elite Redux Enhancements:

• Bleed Status: New permanent status that activates Guts
• Blood Stain: Spreads bleeding condition for consistent activation
• Expanded Status: More ways to trigger the ability

Common Users:

• Machamp: Classic Guts user with No Guard
• Hariyama: Thick Fat + Guts for defensive setup
• Ursaring: High Attack stat amplified by Guts
• Conkeldurr: Slow but incredibly powerful with status

Competitive Usage:

• Physical Sweeper: Primary role with status orb
• Wallbreaker: Breaks through physical walls
• Revenge Killer: Status naturally acquired through battle
• Anti-Status: Turns status moves into setup opportunities

Item Synergies:

• Flame Orb: Most popular - predictable activation
• Toxic Orb: Higher damage over time
• Life Orb: Stacks multiplicatively for extreme power
• Choice Band: Combined with Guts for overwhelming force

Interactions:

• Wonder Guard: Guts boost still applies to super-effective moves
• Huge Power: Multiplies with Guts for 3x total Attack
• Choice Items: Guts boost stacks with Choice Band/Scarf
• Mold Breaker: Cannot suppress Guts activation

Counters:

• Physical Walls: High Defense stats resist boosted attacks
• Intimidate: Lowers Attack stat before Guts multiplier
• Will-O-Wisp: Burn activates Guts but provides chip damage
• Status Healing: Aromatherapy removes beneficial status

AI Behavior:

The AI recognizes Guts and may:

• Avoid inflicting status on Guts users
• Prioritize healing status when possible
• Use Intimidate to offset the Attack boost
• Target with special attacks instead

Version History:

• Elite Redux maintains core 1.5x boost functionality
• Enhanced with burn Attack drop negation
• Expanded status conditions provide more activation opportunities
• Integrated with 4-ability system for defensive/utility combinations