Rhythmic

Ability ID: 640 Type: Regular Ability

In-Game Description: "Deals 10% more damage for each repeated move use."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Each consecutive use of the same move increases damage by 10%. No maximum cap (unlike Metronome item). Turn 1: 100%, Turn 2: 110%, Turn 3: 120%, etc. Resets when switching moves or when moves fail. Stacks with similar effects. By turn 10 reaches 200% damage. Excellent synergy with Choice items.

Character count: 295

Detailed Mechanical Explanation (Discord/Reference)

Rhythmic works similarly to the Metronome item but with unlimited scaling potential. Each consecutive use of the same move increases damage output by exactly 10%.

Core Implementation

constexpr Ability Rhythmic = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) { 
        MulModifier(modifier, UQ_4_12(1.0) + 10 * gBattleStruct->sameMoveTurns[battler]); 
    },
};

Damage Progression

• Turn 1: 100% damage (base, no boost)
• Turn 2: 110% damage (+10%)
• Turn 3: 120% damage (+20% total)
• Turn 4: 130% damage (+30% total)
• Turn 10: 200% damage (+100% total)
• No Cap: Continues scaling indefinitely

Trigger Conditions

• Same Move Requirement: Must use the exact same move consecutively
• Successful Hit: Move must not fail (MOVE_RESULT_NO_EFFECT)
• Ability to Act: Battler must not be unable to use moves

Reset Conditions

Counter resets to 0 when:

• A different move is used
• The move fails completely
• The battler was unable to use the move
• During Parental Bond's first hit (doesn't increment)

Numerical Effects

• Base Formula: 1.0 + (10 * sameMoveTurns)
• Increment: Exactly 10% per consecutive use
• Scaling Type: Linear, additive progression
• No Maximum: Unlike similar mechanics, has no built-in cap

Interactions

Comparison to Metronome Item

Aspect	Rhythmic Ability	Metronome Item
Boost per use	Fixed 10%	Variable (typically 20%)
Maximum cap	None (unlimited)	100% (capped)
Item requirement	No item needed	Requires holding Metronome
Availability	Always active	Item must be obtained

Synergy Effects

• Echoed Voice: Uses same sameMoveTurns counter, potentially stacking effects
• Choice Items: Excellent synergy since they lock you into one move
• Potential Metronome Stack: Could theoretically stack with Metronome item if available

Special Cases

• Move Variations: Different forms of the same move (e.g., Hidden Power types) count as different moves
• Parental Bond: First hit doesn't increment counter, second hit gets current bonus
• Unlimited Scaling: In extended battles, damage can theoretically reach 300%+
• Turn Tracking: Each battler has independent counters

Notes

• High Risk/High Reward: Commitment to one move provides exponential damage growth
• No Item Slot Cost: Frees up held item for other strategies
• Strategic Depth: Encourages move prediction and strategic commitment
• Potentially Overpowered: Unlimited scaling could become game-breaking in extended battles
• Choice Item Synergy: Natural partnership with Choice Band/Specs/Scarf