Hungry Maws Analysis

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces) "This Pokémon's bite and jaw moves are boosted by 30%. When KOing opponents with these moves, it heals 50% of its max HP, but only 25% when using other moves."

Character count: 295

Mechanics

Strong Jaw Component

• Boosts damage of bite/jaw moves by 30% (1.3x multiplier)
• Affects moves with the FLAG_STRONG_JAW_BOOST flag
• Enhanced moves include: Bite, Crunch, Thunder Fang, Ice Fang, Fire Fang, Hyper Fang, Super Fang, Poison Fang, Psychic Fangs, Jaw Lock, Bolt Beak, Fishious Rend, and many more

Jaws of Carnage Component

• Heals when KOing opponents with attacking moves
• 50% HP recovery when KOing with Strong Jaw boosted moves
• 25% HP recovery when KOing with non-Strong Jaw moves
• Only triggers on KO by the ability holder (attacker)
• Requires the Pokémon to not be at full HP to activate healing

Implementation

• Combines StrongJaw.onOffensiveMultiplier for damage boost
• Uses JawsOfCarnage.onBattlerFaints for healing on KO
• Healing amount determined by whether the finishing move has FLAG_STRONG_JAW_BOOST

Synergy

Perfect combination ability that rewards aggressive play with jaw-based moves, providing both offensive power and sustain for maintaining battle presence.