Decoding Battle AI in Pokémon Auto Chess

Hello everyone! Many players wonder why Pokémon sometimes seem to "disobey commands" or suddenly change their attack targets. Today, let's unveil the mysteries behind Pokémon battle AI!

I. How Do Pokémon Choose Attack Targets?

1. The "Lock-on" Mechanism

Pokémon have a "lock-on" mechanism in battle:

• Once a target is selected, they prioritize attacking that target

• This design makes Pokémon attacks more focused

• Prevents damage dispersion from frequent target switching

2. Target Selection Priority

When choosing targets, Pokémon consider:

• The nearest enemy

• Targets within current attack range

• Whether the target can be attacked (e.g., invulnerability status)

II. Why Do Pokémon Change Targets?

You might notice Pokémon suddenly changing targets, usually because:

1. Normal Target Switching

• Original target is defeated

• Original target moves out of attack range

• A higher-priority target appears

2. Special Status Target Switching

• Confusion: Randomly selects targets, may attack allies

• Charm: Temporarily stops attacking and starts moving

• Silence: Cannot use abilities but can perform normal attacks

III. How Does Attack Range Affect Combat?

1. Importance of Attack Range

• Each Pokémon has a fixed attack range

• Exceeding range triggers pursuit behavior

• Different attack ranges affect positioning choices

2. Distance Impact on Battle

• Melee Pokémon need to chase enemies

• Ranged Pokémon can maintain distance while attacking

• Attack range affects ability timing

IV. AI Movement and Attack Decisions

1. Movement Decisions

Pokémon will move when:

• No targets within attack range

• Under charm effect

• Need to chase enemies

2. Attack Decisions

AI considers these factors before attacking:

• Whether attack is on cooldown

• If target is within attack range

• If there's enough PP for ability use

V. Practical Application Tips

1. Utilizing AI Characteristics

• Arrange formation to maintain ranged unit output

• Use control abilities to interrupt enemy key units

• Protect vulnerable backline units

2. Team Composition Suggestions

• Mix ranged and melee Pokémon

• Prepare control abilities for enemy key units

• Consider complementary attack ranges

3. Battle Strategies

• Observe enemy Pokémon attack ranges

• Use positioning to influence enemy target selection

• Time control abilities effectively

Useful Tips

• Positioning Skills

• Place ranged damage dealers in safe backline positions

• Use tank Pokémon as frontline barriers

• Protect key damage dealers' positions

• Control Usage

• Prioritize controlling enemy main damage dealers

• Use confusion effects to disrupt enemy formation

• Remember to remove control effects from our key units

• Battle Rhythm

• Monitor skill cooldowns and PP values

• Time ability usage properly

• Pay attention to Pokémon chase distances

Understanding these AI mechanisms helps us better predict battle flow and develop more effective combat strategies. Remember, the key to victory isn't finding AI loopholes, but better utilizing these characteristics to optimize our tactics!