Breezy Neigh (ID: 858)

Short Description

"KOs raise Speed by one stage."

Extended In-Game Description

When this Pokémon knocks out an opponent with a direct attack, its Speed stat increases by one stage. This boost occurs immediately after the target faints, potentially allowing the user to outspeed previously faster opponents. The effect activates only when the Pokémon with this ability directly causes a knockout through damage.

Technical Implementation

File: src/abilities.ccMechanism: Uses the MoxieClone function with STAT_SPEED parameter Trigger: onBattlerFaints with APPLY_ON_ATTACKER

constexpr Ability BreezyNeigh = {
    .onBattlerFaints = AdrenalineRush.onBattlerFaints,
    .onBattlerFaintsFor = APPLY_ON_ATTACKER,
};

constexpr Ability AdrenalineRush = {
    .onBattlerFaints = +[](ON_BATTLER_FAINTS) -> int { return MoxieClone(battler, STAT_SPEED); },
    .onBattlerFaintsFor = APPLY_ON_ATTACKER,
};

Key Mechanics

1. Activation Condition: Only activates when the Pokémon with Breezy Neigh directly causes a knockout
2. Stat Boost: Raises Speed by exactly one stage (+50% of base Speed stat)
3. Timing: Speed boost occurs immediately after the target faints
4. Stacking: Multiple knockouts result in multiple Speed boosts (up to +6 stages maximum)
5. Battle Script: Uses BattleScript_RaiseStatOnFaintingTarget for the animation and message

Related Abilities

• Moxie: Raises Attack on KO (same mechanism, different stat)
• Grim Neigh: Raises Special Attack on KO
• Chilling Neigh: Raises Attack on KO (from official games)
• Adrenaline Rush (ID: 454): Identical effect, shares the same implementation

Battle Applications

• Excellent for sweeping teams after securing the first knockout
• Synergizes well with Choice Scarf or other speed-boosting items
• Particularly effective on Pokémon with good offensive stats but moderate base Speed
• Can turn slow, powerful attackers into late-game threats