Samba - Ability ID 768

In-Game Description

"Striker + Dancer"

Extended In-Game Description

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

Combines the power of Striker and elegance of Dancer. Moves with striking techniques deal 30% more damage, while all dance moves are automatically copied when used by any Pokemon on the field. Perfect fusion of offense and rhythm.

Character count: 289

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Samba is a dual-component ability that combines two distinct effects:

Striker Component (Offensive Boost):

• Provides a 1.3x (30%) damage multiplier to moves flagged as striker moves
• Affects moves with FLAG_STRIKER_BOOST in their move data
• Also affects moves with FLAG_IRON_FIST_BOOST if the user has Junshi Sanda ability
• This boost applies during damage calculation before type effectiveness

Dancer Component (Move Copying):

• Automatically copies any dance move used by any Pokemon on the battlefield
• Triggers on moves with FLAG_DANCE in their move data
• Also triggers on non-status moves if the original user has Taekkyeon ability
• Uses UseOutOfTurnAttack to execute the copied move immediately after the original
• The copied move uses the same target selection as the original move

Implementation Details:

• Samba inherits .onOffensiveMultiplier from Striker ability
• Samba inherits .onCopyMove from Dancer ability
• Both effects function independently and simultaneously
• The ability provides both offensive power and battlefield awareness
• Striker boost only applies to specific move types, not all moves
• Dancer copying occurs regardless of the original move's success or failure

Strategic Applications:

• Excellent for Pokemon that learn both striking moves and dance moves
• Provides consistent offensive pressure while gaining utility from opponent's dance moves
• Works well in doubles/multi-battle formats where dance moves are more common
• The striker boost makes physical attacking moves significantly more threatening
• Can potentially copy beneficial dance moves from allies in doubles battles