Approved by G-Luke
Made by me using images from:
http://www.pokemonpets.com/Stunfisk-Pokemon-Pokedex-618
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rockruff_(Pokémon)
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Basculin_(Pokémon)
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Frogadier_(Pokémon)
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Komala_(Pokémon)
https://www.deviantart.com/obsidianblack555/art/Meowstick-400050060
Tetrabilities
Basculin was once the only Pokémon with four possible abilities, due to its two forms. Then, Meowstic did the same, using its two genders. Finally, USUM gave Rockruff a fourth possible ability, without even a visual difference. But what if the same was done to all Pokémon? What if they all had four possible abilities? Are you annoyed that the Bronzor line is the only line that gets to choose whether or not it wants to Levitate? Frustrated that certain abilities make sense on a Pokémon, but their ability slots are full? Depressed that a Pokémon has no chance to shine because of its poor abilities? Bored by the fact that many Pokémon only have one viable ability, or only one ability at all? If so, this may be the pet mod for you!
In this pet mod, Pokémon are given extra abilities, until they each have four, like Rockruff, Meowstic and Basculin. This is done by slate, and if you want, you can give prevos different abilities from their fully evolved forms. Clones of abilities and new abilities that call status moves upon entry are allowed. Feel free to shake up the meta, but avoid creating crazily centralising things. We are trying to add, not remove, diversity. Flavour is the most important thing with ability choice, but competitive aspects should be considered to avoid Pokémon who are already seen in OU/Ubers from having their old ability completely outclassed by their new one or vice versa, as we are trying to add diversity, not remove it.
Rules:
Mechanic: Every Pokémon may choose between four abilities, which are assigned by slate.
Clauses: OU clauses (Or Uber clauses for the Uber version)
Bans: OU bans (Or Uber bans for the Uber version)
Unbans: None.
Strategy:
Pokémon which formerly only had a single ability now have far more options, and therefore, versatility. This especially true for Pokemon whose abilities were redundant (like Rotom-Fan and Stunfisk) or simply bad (like Slaking, Regigigas and Archeops). The increase in viable abilities means some more mind games and guessing, which makes scouting more valuable. Trace especially becomes better as better abilities are available and scouting is a useful tool. Archetypes like weather and terrain abuse are likely to improve as the associated abilities are likely to be spread around, giving those archetypes more options.
Q&A:
Q: How is Ash-Greninja treated?
A: Battle Bond is considered Greninja’s third ability for the purposes of this pet mod, so it only needs one more, but its prevos need two more.
Q: Do megas and primals get more abilities?
A: Megas and primals keep to only one ability, as it’s their base forms that get to choose abilities.
Q: Are custom abilities allowed?
A: Custom abilities are allowed if they’re clones of normal abilities or call a status move upon entry. Consider the effect on the meta they will have though.
Q: How does voting work?
A: At the end of a slate, vote for up to three submissions for each line. You may not vote for yourself in first position.
Resources:
Pokémon so far:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...4oKVxT_0STd_yBTBle0mfScHdtI/edit?usp=drivesdk
Discord: https://discord.gg/BjURd5w
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