Haste Makes Waste (Ability ID: 860)

Short Description

"Stall + Analytic."

Extended In-Game Description

This Pokemon combines the defensive timing of Stall with the offensive patience of Analytic. When moving after the opponent, it takes 30% less damage from their attacks while dealing 30% more damage with its own moves. Rewards tactical waiting over hasty action.

Mechanical Implementation

Source Code Location: src/abilities.cc (lines 8740-8744)

Implementation:

constexpr Ability HasteMakesWaste = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = Analytic.onOffensiveMultiplier,
    .onDefensiveMultiplier = Stall.onDefensiveMultiplier,
    .breakable = TRUE,
};

Component Abilities

Stall Component (Defensive)

• Effect: Takes 30% less damage when moving after the opponent
• Condition: gCurrentTurnActionNumber < GetBattlerTurnOrderNum(battler)
• Multiplier: 0.7x damage taken
• Code: MUL(.7) in onDefensiveMultiplier

Analytic Component (Offensive)

• Effect: Deals 30% more damage when moving after the target
• Condition: GetBattlerTurnOrderNum(target) < gCurrentTurnActionNumber
• Exception: Does not apply to Future Sight
• Multiplier: 1.3x damage dealt
• Code: MUL(1.3) in onOffensiveMultiplier

Battle Mechanics

Turn Order Dependency

Both effects rely on turn order comparison:

• Stall activates: When this Pokemon moves after the opponent that's attacking it
• Analytic activates: When this Pokemon moves after the target it's attacking
• Breakable: This ability can be suppressed by Mold Breaker and similar effects

Synergy

The combination creates a powerful defensive-offensive tool:

1. Defensive Phase: When slower, reduces incoming damage by 30%
2. Offensive Phase: When slower, increases outgoing damage by 30%
3. Strategic Value: Encourages slower, more calculated play styles

Limitations

• Speed Dependency: Both effects only work when moving after the opponent
• Future Sight Exception: Analytic component doesn't boost Future Sight damage
• Breakable: Can be negated by abilities like Mold Breaker
• Turn Order Sensitive: Effects depend on exact turn order calculations

Competitive Applications

Ideal Usage:

• Slow, bulky Pokemon that can capitalize on moving last
• Trick Room teams where speed inversion maximizes both effects
• Defensive pivots that can also hit hard when needed

Strategic Considerations:

• Works best on Pokemon with naturally low speed or in Trick Room
• Provides both survival and revenge killing potential
• Can be used with speed control moves to manipulate turn order