Raging Goddess - Ability ID 721

In-Game Description

"Rampage + Hyper Aggressive."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces)

Raging Goddess combines two powerful effects. Moves hit twice with the second hit dealing 25% damage like Hyper Aggressive. Additionally, like Rampage, eliminates recharge after knocking out an opponent from moves that normally require recharge, allowing for relentless combat.

Character count: 295

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Raging Goddess is a combination ability that merges the effects of Rampage and Hyper Aggressive, making it one of the most powerful offensive abilities in Elite Redux. It provides both multi-hit capabilities and recharge elimination.

Component Abilities

Rampage Component

• Recharge elimination: When this Pokémon knocks out an opponent with a move that normally requires recharge (like Hyper Beam, Blast Burn, etc.), the recharge requirement is completely eliminated
• Timing: Activates immediately when the opponent faints from the attack
• Effect: Sets gVolatileStructs[battler].rechargeTimer = 0 and clears STATUS2_RECHARGE

Hyper Aggressive Component

• Multi-hit mechanic: All moves hit twice using the Parental Bond system
• First hit: 100% power (full damage)
• Second hit: 25% power (quarter damage)
• Hit count: Always exactly 2 hits per move

Technical Implementation

// From src/abilities.cc
constexpr Ability RagingGoddess = {
    .onBattlerFaints = Rampage.onBattlerFaints,
    .onParentalBond = ParentalBond.onParentalBond,
    .onBattlerFaintsFor = APPLY_ON_ATTACKER,
};

// Rampage effect - eliminates recharge on KO
.onBattlerFaints = +[](ON_BATTLER_FAINTS) -> int {
    SetAbilityState(battler, ability, TRUE);
    gVolatileStructs[battler].rechargeTimer = 0;
    gBattleMons[battler].status2 &= ~(STATUS2_RECHARGE);
    return FALSE;
},

// Hyper Aggressive effect - double hit
.onParentalBond = +[](ON_PARENTAL_BOND) -> MultihitType { 
    return PARENTAL_BOND_HYPER_AGGRESSIVE; 
},

Multi-Hit Mechanics Details

• Uses PARENTAL_BOND_HYPER_AGGRESSIVE system
• Hit count: GetParentalBondCount() returns 2
• Damage calculation:
  • Turn 0 (first hit): 100% damage
  • Turn 1 (second hit): UQ_4_12(0.25) = 25% damage
• Total damage: 125% of original move power per use

Recharge Move Interactions

Affected moves include:

• Hyper Beam, Giga Impact
• Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon
• Rock Wrecker, Roar of Time, Spacial Rend
• Any move with the recharge flag

Interaction with multi-hit:

1. Move hits twice (100% + 25% damage)
2. If either hit causes a KO, recharge is eliminated
3. Can immediately use another move next turn

Strategic Implications

• Ultimate sweeper ability: Combines damage multiplication with recharge removal
• Momentum preservation: Never gets locked into recharge after securing KOs
• Devastating with powerful moves: Hyper Beam becomes a spammable 125% power move with KOs
• Status move utility: Even status moves hit twice, doubling success chances
• Contact move synergy: Each hit can trigger contact-based effects

Move Compatibility

Works with:

• All damaging moves (hit twice)
• Status moves (applied twice)
• Single-target and multi-target moves
• Priority moves
• Recharge moves (no recharge on KO)

Doesn't work with:

• Multi-hit moves (they don't get additional hits)
• Moves that specifically prevent multi-hit

Common Strategies

• Recharge move spam: Use Hyper Beam/Giga Impact without fear of recharge
• Sweeping builds: Focus on high-power moves to secure KOs
• Status spreading: Double-chance status moves like Will-O-Wisp
• Breaking Focus Sash: Multi-hit breaks through Focus Sash/Sturdy

Competitive Advantages

• No recharge vulnerability: Eliminates the main weakness of powerful moves
• Effective 125% power: Every move becomes significantly stronger
• Momentum control: Can chain KOs without interruption
• Utility doubling: Status moves become much more reliable

Counters and Limitations

• Ghost immunity: Normal/Fighting moves can't hit Ghost types
• Protection moves: Protect blocks both hits
• Ability suppression: Mold Breaker, Neutralizing Gas disable it
• Rocky Helmet: Takes damage from both hits if making contact
• Static/Flame Body: Can trigger from either hit

Synergies

• Life Orb: Boosts both hits (but takes recoil twice)
• Choice items: Locked into powerful moves, but no recharge penalty
• Contact effects: Items like Expert Belt boost both hits
• Critical hits: Each hit can crit independently

Notable Users

Raging Goddess is typically found on:

• Legendary or pseudo-legendary Pokémon
• Late-game boss battles
• Pokémon designed for ultimate offensive presence
• Special event or postgame encounters

Version Notes

• Elite Redux exclusive ability
• One of the most powerful combination abilities
• Designed for endgame challenge encounters
• Resistant to Fort Knox ability suppression effects