Draconic Might

ID: 841
Description: Draconize + Half Drake.

Extended In-Game Description

Transforms the Pokémon into a mighty dragon warrior by adding Dragon as a third type and converting all Normal-type moves to Dragon-type. Normal moves become Dragon attacks that gain STAB (1.5x damage) from the added Dragon typing, turning basic attacks into powerful draconic strikes.

Mechanics

Type Addition (Half Drake Component)

• Adds Dragon as a third type upon entering battle
• Dragon type cannot be removed by type-changing moves
• Grants STAB bonus to all Dragon-type moves

Move Conversion (Draconize Component)

• Converts Normal-type moves to Dragon-type before damage calculation
• Converted moves receive STAB bonus from the added Dragon typing
• Works with physical and special Normal-type moves
• Does not affect status moves

Damage Calculation

• Normal-type moves → Dragon-type moves
• Dragon-type moves get 1.5x STAB multiplier
• Combined effect: Normal moves deal 1.5x damage as Dragon-type
• Stacks with Adaptability for 2.0x STAB if present

In-Game Appearance

When a Pokémon with Draconic Might enters battle:

1. "[Pokémon] added the Dragon type!" message appears
2. The Pokémon gains Dragon as a third type
3. All Normal-type attacks will hit as Dragon-type moves

Competitive Analysis

Advantages

• Transforms weak Normal moves into powerful Dragon attacks
• Provides excellent neutral coverage with Dragon-type
• Synergizes with high base power Normal moves (Return, Hyper Beam, etc.)
• Dragon STAB on a non-Dragon Pokémon can catch opponents off-guard

Disadvantages

• Adds Dragon's weaknesses (Ice, Dragon, Fairy)
• Converted moves face Dragon immunities (Fairy-types)
• Steel-types resist Dragon moves
• Requires Normal-type moves in moveset to fully utilize

Notable Interactions

• Multi-hit Normal moves (e.g., Tail Slap) become multi-hit Dragon moves
• Priority Normal moves (e.g., Fake Out, Quick Attack) become Dragon-type priority
• Works with sound-based Normal moves (e.g., Hyper Voice)
• Hidden Power (if Normal-type) converts to Dragon

Comparison with Similar Abilities

• Draconize: Only converts moves, doesn't add Dragon typing
• Half Drake: Only adds Dragon type, doesn't convert moves
• Aerilate/Pixilate/Refrigerate: Similar -ate abilities for other types
• Dragonfly: Combines Half Drake with Levitate instead of move conversion

Example Scenario

A Pokémon with Draconic Might uses Return:

• Return (Normal, 102 BP) → Dragon-type Return
• Gains STAB from added Dragon typing
• Final damage: 102 × 1.5 = 153 effective base power
• Hits as Dragon-type for type effectiveness

This ability essentially creates a pseudo-Dragon type that can utilize Normal-type movepool as Dragon STAB, offering unique offensive opportunities.