>>44692205>changes to hail specificallyHail applies a 1.5x defense modifier to all Ice types. Water and Fire types aren't affected by Hail chip.
>additions to buff hailSquall Gust: a new ability that increases the power of Ice and Flying moves by 50% while Hail is the active weather. Given to Articuno, as well as any new Ice/Flying types. Also has the hidden effect of making Hurricane never miss in Hail, similar to in Rain.
Black Ice: a new entry hazard. Causes contact moves that miss to deal 12.5% HP damage to the user, or 25% self damage in Hail.
>new pokemon to buff hailDewgong evolution
Type: ice/Water
Abilities: Ice Body/Snow Warning(Swift Swim)
Stats:
105 HP
70 ATK
110 DEF
85 SPA
120 SPD
45 SPE
Gains Aurora Veil, Slack Off, Black Ice
Regional evolution of Noctowl
Type: Ice/Flying
Abilities: Squall Force/Snow Cloak(Magic Guard)
Stats:
100 HP
50 ATK
75 DEF
110 SPA
100 SPD
105 SPE
Moves include Black Ice, Blizzard, Hail, Hurricane, Calm Mind, Roost, Air Slash, Ice Beam, Freeze Dry, Frost Breath, etc.