Fire Aspect - Ability ID 871

In-Game Description

"Absorbs fire moves and always burns with fire."

Extended In-Game Description

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

Fire Aspect absorbs all Fire-type moves to restore HP instead of taking damage. The Pokémon recovers 25% of its maximum HP when hit by fire attacks. Works against all fire moves including status moves. The absorbed energy fuels the user's internal flames, maintaining constant heat.

Character count: 293

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

Core Mechanics

Fire Aspect is an absorption ability that completely negates Fire-type moves while providing significant healing. When targeted by any Fire-type move, the user absorbs the attack and converts it into HP recovery.

Activation Conditions

• Move requirement: Any Fire-type move targeting the user
• Absorption scope: All fire moves (physical, special, and status moves)
• Healing amount: 25% of maximum HP restored
• Damage negation: User takes no damage from the absorbed move
• Secondary effects: Move's secondary effects are also negated

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability FireAspect = {
    .onAbsorb = +[](ON_ABSORB) -> int {
        CHECK(moveType == TYPE_FIRE)
        return ABSORB_RESULT_HEAL;
    },
    .breakable = TRUE,
};

Important Interactions

• Status moves: Absorbs Fire-type status moves (Will-O-Wisp, etc.)
• Multi-hit moves: Each hit is absorbed and heals separately
• HP recovery: Works even at full HP (move still fails to deal damage)
• Ability suppression: Doesn't work if ability is suppressed (Mold Breaker, etc.)
• Redirection: Can absorb redirected fire moves from Storm Drain, etc.

Move Coverage

Fire Aspect absorbs all Fire-type moves including:

• Physical: Flare Blitz, Fire Punch, Flame Wheel, etc.
• Special: Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, etc.
• Status: Will-O-Wisp, Sunny Day (if Fire-typed), etc.
• Z-moves: Fire-type Z-moves are completely absorbed
• Max moves: Max Flare and other fire Max moves

"Always Burns With Fire" Effect

The description suggests thematic constant burning, which may represent:

• The user's internal fire being fueled by absorbed flames
• Persistent fire energy within the Pokémon
• Possible future implementation of self-burn status with benefits
• Currently implemented as standard fire absorption with healing

Strategic Implications

• Fire immunity: Complete immunity to all Fire-type attacks
• Healing factor: Turns weaknesses into recovery opportunities
• Switch-in value: Excellent for switching into predicted fire moves
• Stall potential: Can repeatedly heal against fire-type attackers
• Team synergy: Protects team from fire moves in doubles

Common Users

• Fire/Water dual-types that resist their own type
• Defensive Pokémon that can wall fire attackers
• Pokémon with secondary Fire typing
• Mixed walls that need fire immunity

Competitive Usage Notes

• Excellent against Fire-type spam teams
• Provides reliable healing against fire attackers
• Can bait fire moves for free recovery
• Pairs well with other absorption abilities for type coverage
• Strong in metagames with prevalent fire moves

Counters

• Non-fire coverage: Use non-Fire attacks to bypass absorption
• Ability suppression: Mold Breaker, Neutralizing Gas, etc.
• Indirect damage: Entry hazards, weather damage, status
• Setup opportunities: Use fire immunity to set up stats
• Taunt: Prevent defensive plays while they heal

Synergies

• Other absorb abilities: Stack type immunities (Water Absorb, etc.)
• Recovery moves: Combine with Recover for exceptional bulk
• Defensive investment: Maximize bulk to wall physical attackers
• Fire resistance: Stack with natural fire resistance for redundancy
• Healing items: Leftovers/Black Sludge for passive recovery

Version History

• Elite Redux exclusive ability
• Part of the expanded absorption ability family
• ID 871 in the ability enum
• Breakable ability (can be suppressed)
• May receive future updates to "burns with fire" mechanic

Comparison to Similar Abilities

• Flash Fire: Fire Aspect heals instead of boosting attack
• Water Absorb: Same healing mechanism, different type
• Volt Absorb: Identical function for Electric-type moves
• Dry Skin: Fire Aspect only benefits from fire (no drawbacks)