Chunky Bass Line

Type: Offensive Follow-up Trigger Activation: After using any sound-based move

Extended In-Game Description

This rhythmic ability creates powerful seismic vibrations that shake the battlefield after every sound-based attack. When the Pokemon uses any move with the sound flag, the intense bass frequencies resonate through the ground, triggering a localized earthquake that damages nearby opponents.

Mechanics

• Trigger Condition: Activates after successfully using any sound move
• Follow-up Effect: Automatically uses Earthquake with 40 Base Power
• Target Selection: Follows standard Earthquake targeting (hits adjacent Pokemon in doubles/triples)
• Damage Calculation: Uses the user's Attack stat and typing effectiveness
• Priority: Executes immediately after the original sound move resolves

Strategic Applications

Offensive Synergy:

• Pairs excellently with sound moves like Hyper Voice, Boomburst, or Echoed Voice
• Creates dual-type coverage (original move + Ground-type follow-up)
• Punishes Pokemon that resist the initial sound move but are weak to Ground

Battlefield Control:

• Forces switches from Ground-weak Pokemon
• Applies consistent pressure with guaranteed follow-up damage
• Effective against Electric-types that commonly resist sound moves

Sound Move Examples

Sound moves that trigger this ability include:

• Hyper Voice, Boomburst (high power)
• Echoed Voice, Round (building power)
• Screech, Metal Sound (status-based)
• Bug Buzz, Disarming Voice (special effects)
• Any Normal-type move when paired with Reverbate ability

Counters and Limitations

• Flying-types and Levitate users immune to the Earthquake follow-up
• Soundproof blocks the initial trigger move entirely
• Throat Chop prevents sound moves for several turns
• Lower Base Power (40) makes the follow-up less threatening than full Earthquake