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Wind Rage - Ability ID 728 ​

In-Game Description ​

"Uses Defog on switch-in. Air-based moves get a 1.3x boost."

Extended In-Game Description ​

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

Wind Rage automatically uses Defog when switching into battle, clearing all entry hazards and screens. Additionally, all air-based moves receive a 1.3x damage boost. Air-based moves include Flying-type attacks and moves with the air-based flag. Great for hazard control and boosting aerial attacks.

Character count: 298

Detailed Mechanical Explanation ​

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics ​

Wind Rage is a dual-purpose ability that combines hazard control with offensive enhancement. It provides automatic Defog usage upon entry and boosts air-based moves by 30%.

Entry Effect - Automatic Defog ​

  • Timing: Activates immediately when the Pokémon switches into battle
  • Effect: Automatically uses Defog with 0 BP (non-damaging version)
  • Targets cleared:
    • All entry hazards on both sides (Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Stealth Rock, Sticky Web)
    • Light Screen and Reflect on opponent's side
    • Aurora Veil on opponent's side
    • Mist on opponent's side
  • Accuracy: 100% success rate (cannot miss)
  • PP consumption: Does not consume PP from Defog move

Offensive Boost - Air-Based Moves ​

  • Multiplier: 1.3x damage boost (30% increase)
  • Move criteria: Any move with the gBattleMoves[move].airBased flag set to TRUE
  • Common air-based moves:
    • Most Flying-type attacks (Air Slash, Brave Bird, Hurricane, etc.)
    • Some non-Flying moves like Gust, Twister
    • Wind-based moves regardless of type
  • Stacking: Multiplies with other damage modifiers (STAB, type effectiveness, etc.)

Technical Implementation ​

c
constexpr Ability WindRage = {
    .onEntry = +[](ON_ENTRY) -> int { 
        return UseEntryMove(battler, ability, MOVE_DEFOG, 0); 
    },
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = GiantWings.onOffensiveMultiplier,
};

// GiantWings implementation (shared code):
constexpr Ability GiantWings = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            if (gBattleMoves[move].airBased) MUL(1.3);
        },
};

Important Interactions ​

  • Entry hazard immunity: Clears hazards before taking damage from them
  • Screen disruption: Removes opponent's defensive screens
  • Multi-hit moves: Each hit gets the 1.3x boost if air-based
  • Choice items: Entry Defog doesn't lock into Defog move
  • Taunt immunity: Entry Defog bypasses Taunt restrictions
  • Magic Bounce/Mirror Armor: Entry Defog cannot be reflected
  • Substitute: Entry Defog bypasses Substitute

Air-Based Move List ​

Wind Rage boosts any move flagged as air-based in the battle engine:

  • Flying-type: Air Cutter, Air Slash, Aeroblast, Brave Bird, Drill Peck, Fly, Hurricane, Peck, Sky Attack, Wing Attack, etc.
  • Wind moves: Gust, Twister, Icy Wind (if flagged)
  • Signature moves: Depends on individual move flags in battle data

Strategic Applications ​

Hazard Control ​

  • Lead utility: Excellent lead Pokémon for hazard-heavy metas
  • Pivot support: Safe switching while clearing hazards
  • Anti-setup: Removes screens that protect setup sweepers
  • Entry advantage: Ensures clean entry for teammates

Offensive Enhancement ​

  • Flying-type synergy: Natural boost for Flying-type attackers
  • Choice item users: Boosted air moves with item multipliers
  • Mixed attackers: Benefits both physical and special air moves
  • Priority moves: Boosts priority air-based attacks

Common Users ​

  • Flying-type Pokémon with diverse movepools
  • Pokémon with access to Hurricane, Air Slash, or Brave Bird
  • Lead Pokémon on teams vulnerable to hazards
  • Pivot Pokémon that need hazard control utility

Competitive Usage Notes ​

  • Entry timing: Best used early in battle for maximum hazard control
  • Team support: Provides utility while maintaining offensive presence
  • Meta dependent: More valuable in hazard-heavy environments
  • Move selection: Prioritize air-based moves in moveset
  • Coverage options: Air moves often provide good neutral coverage

Counters ​

  • Rapid Spin/Defog users: Can reset hazards after Wind Rage clears them
  • Hazard immunity: Pokémon immune to hazards reduce entry value
  • Non-air movesets: Ability provides no boost to non-air attacks
  • Priority moves: Fast attacks before Wind Rage user can utilize boosts
  • Status moves: Entry Defog doesn't prevent status infliction

Synergies ​

  • Heavy-Duty Boots: Combined hazard protection and clearing
  • Flying Gem: One-time massive boost to Flying-type moves
  • Life Orb: Stacks with air move boost for high damage
  • Choice items: Powerful boosted air moves with speed/choice
  • Weather support: Hurricane accuracy in rain, Solar Beam charge reduction

Team Building Considerations ​

  • Hazard weak teammates: Protects Pokémon vulnerable to Stealth Rock
  • Screen reliant opponents: Disrupts defensive setups
  • Air move coverage: Build around boosted air-based attacks
  • Entry timing: Plan switches to maximize hazard clearing value
  • Backup hazard control: Still valuable to have secondary removal

Version History ​

  • Custom Elite Redux ability (ID 728)
  • Combines utility and offense in single ability
  • Based on GiantWings offensive multiplier code
  • Uses UseEntryMove framework for automatic Defog
  • GiantWings: Same air move boost without hazard control
  • HugeWings: Air boost + Levitate combination
  • LuckyWings: Air boost + Serene Grace combination
  • Defiant/Competitive: Stat boosts when stats are lowered by Defog

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