Hospitality

ID: 685
Type: Healing Support Ability
Activation: On switch-in

Extended In-Game Description

When this Pokemon switches into battle, it immediately heals its doubles partner for 25% of the partner's maximum HP. This welcoming gesture ensures allies stay healthy and battle-ready, embodying true hospitality by prioritizing teammate welfare above all else with consistent healing.

Technical Details

• Healing Amount: 25% (1/4) of partner's max HP
• Target: Doubles partner only
• Trigger: Entry into battle
• Minimum Heal: 1 HP if calculation results in 0
• Restrictions: Partner must be alive and not at full HP
• Battle Script: BattleScript_Hospitality_AfterPopup

Competitive Analysis

Hospitality provides consistent team support in doubles formats by offering guaranteed healing upon switch-in. Unlike abilities that require specific conditions, Hospitality activates reliably whenever the Pokemon enters battle with an injured partner present.

Synergizes with:

• Pivot moves (U-turn, Volt Switch)
• Entry hazard setters
• Tank Pokemon that frequently switch

Countered by:

• Healing-blocking effects
• Single battles (no effect)
• Bleed status condition

Related Abilities

• Butter Up (ID 686): Combines Hospitality with Soothing Aroma effects
• Healer (ID 131): Cures partner's status conditions
• Friend Guard (ID 132): Reduces damage to partner