Dreamscape - Ability ID 859

In-Game Description

"Comatose + Dreamcatcher + Deal 20% more damage."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Dreamscape combines Comatose and Dreamcatcher, keeping the Pokémon in permanent sleep while being fully functional. Gains complete immunity to all status conditions and deals 20% more damage. The sleep state also enables Dreamcatcher, doubling move power for devastating 140% total damage increase.

Character count: 298

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Dreamscape is a combination ability that merges three distinct effects:

1. Comatose component: Permanent sleep-like state with full functionality and status immunity
2. Dreamcatcher component: Double move power when any Pokémon on field is asleep
3. Additional boost: Extra 20% damage multiplier on top of other effects

Total Damage Calculation:

• Base move power × 2.0 (Dreamcatcher) × 1.2 (additional boost) = 2.4x total multiplier
• This represents a 140% damage increase over normal move power

Activation Conditions

• Always active - cannot be suppressed or disabled
• Permanent sleep status ensures Dreamcatcher is always triggered
• Status immunity is unsuppressable (survives Mold Breaker, etc.)
• Announces itself on switch-in

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability Dreamscape = {
    .onEntry = Comatose.onEntry,  // Announces switch-in, shows sleep status
    .onOffensiveMultiplier =
        +[](ON_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER) {
            Dreamcatcher.onOffensiveMultiplier(DELEGATE_OFFENSIVE_MULTIPLIER);  // 2.0x
            MUL(1.2);  // Additional 20% boost
        },
    .onStatusImmune = Comatose.onStatusImmune,  // Complete status immunity
    .unsuppressable = TRUE,  // Cannot be disabled
    .removesStatusOnImmunity = TRUE,  // Clears existing status on switch-in
};

Component Analysis

From Comatose (ID 213):

• Permanent sleep-like appearance and functionality
• Complete immunity to all status conditions (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze, sleep)
• Unsuppressable - cannot be disabled by any ability or move
• Automatically removes existing status conditions on activation
• Can act normally every turn without "waking up"

From Dreamcatcher (ID 305):

• Doubles move power when any battler on field has sleep status
• Since this Pokémon has permanent sleep (via Comatose), Dreamcatcher is always active
• Applies to all damage-dealing moves of any type
• Checks global battlefield state for sleep status

Additional Enhancement:

• Extra 1.2x damage multiplier applied after Dreamcatcher
• This stacks multiplicatively: Base × 2.0 × 1.2 = 2.4x total

Move Interactions

• All Damage Moves: Receive the full 2.4x power boost (Dreamcatcher + bonus)
• Wake-Up Slap: Deals 4x damage due to sleep status (120 BP → 480 BP with Dreamscape)
• Dream Eater: Cannot be used on this Pokémon (no actual sleep, just sleep status)
• Sleep Talk: Cannot be used (Comatose prevents selection)
• Rest: Has no effect (already immune to status conditions)
• Snore: Cannot be used (requires true sleep state)

Ability Interactions

• Bad Dreams: Takes 1/8 HP damage per turn (recognizes sleep status)
• Sweet Dreams: Heals 1/8 HP per turn instead of taking damage
• Mold Breaker/Teravolt/Turboblaze: Cannot suppress any component of Dreamscape
• Gastro Acid: Cannot remove Dreamscape
• Simple Beam/Worry Seed: Cannot replace Dreamscape
• Insomnia/Vital Spirit on allies: Don't affect Dreamscape since user provides the sleep status

Strategic Applications

Offensive Powerhouse:

• Guaranteed 2.4x damage multiplier makes even weak moves threatening
• 60 BP move becomes 144 BP effective power
• 100 BP move becomes 240 BP effective power
• Combines raw power with complete status immunity

Versatile Coverage:

• Boost applies to all move types and categories
• Physical, special, and even some status moves benefit
• Priority moves, multi-hit moves, all receive the boost

Team Support:

• Acts as permanent sleep status for teammates with sleep-dependent abilities
• Cannot be status locked or shut down by opponent strategies
• Reliable damage output regardless of opponent's strategy

Damage Calculations

Example with 100 BP move:

• Base: 100 power
• With Dreamscape: 100 × 2.0 × 1.2 = 240 power
• With STAB: 240 × 1.5 = 360 power
• With Life Orb: 360 × 1.3 = 468 power
• With super effective: 468 × 2.0 = 936 effective power

Example with Wake-Up Slap (60 BP):

• Base against sleeper: 60 × 2 = 120 power
• With Dreamscape: 120 × 2.0 × 1.2 = 288 power
• Essentially a 480 BP move against sleeping targets

Common Users

• Highly Restricted: Dreamscape is typically reserved for legendary or pseudo-legendary Pokémon
• Elite Redux Special Events: May appear on event-exclusive Pokémon
• Custom Designs: Used on powerful Elite Redux original species
• Late-Game Encounters: Found on challenging post-game boss Pokémon

Competitive Analysis

Strengths:

• Unparalleled offensive power with 140% damage increase
• Complete immunity to all status conditions
• Cannot be suppressed, disabled, or counteracted
• Consistent performance - no setup required
• Excellent against stall teams and status-based strategies

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to Bad Dreams passive damage
• Takes 4x damage from Wake-Up Slap
• Cannot benefit from sleep-based utility moves
• Extremely rare - difficult to obtain
• May be banned in certain competitive formats

Threat Assessment:

• Tier Impact: Game-changing ability that warrants immediate respect
• Usage Restriction: Likely limited to special formats or events
• Counter-Play: Focus on raw damage, entry hazards, and Bad Dreams
• Team Building: Requires specific strategies to handle effectively

Counters and Limitations

Direct Counters:

• Bad Dreams users: Passive damage can wear down over time
• Wake-Up Slap users: Deal massive damage (4x effectiveness)
• Priority moves: Can potentially KO before it can act
• Entry hazards: Still vulnerable to Spikes, Stealth Rock, Toxic Spikes

Strategic Limitations:

• Cannot use sleep-based utility moves effectively
• Vulnerable to moves that specifically target sleeping Pokémon
• High power may lead to quick battles, reducing strategic depth
• Extremely rare availability limits practical use

Synergistic Elements

Beneficial Abilities (on teammates):

• Sweet Dreams: Heals the Dreamscape user instead of damaging it
• Healing abilities: Help offset Bad Dreams damage
• Entry hazard removal: Protects the valuable Dreamscape user

Beneficial Items:

• Life Orb: Stacks for even more devastating damage (3.12x total)
• Choice items: Lock into one move but with incredible power
• Leftovers: Helps offset Bad Dreams damage over time
• Dream Ball: 4x catch rate if encountered in wild

Version History and Balance

• Elite Redux Addition: Custom ability representing ultimate sleep mastery
• Power Level: Intentionally overpowered for special encounters or events
• Design Philosophy: Combines two existing abilities with additional boost for unique effect
• Balance Considerations: Extreme rarity balances extreme power
• Future Updates: May receive adjustments based on competitive impact

This ability represents the pinnacle of sleep-based combat mastery, combining status immunity, guaranteed activation conditions, and overwhelming offensive power into a single, devastatingly effective package.