Attack damage modifiers inconsistent
I’ve noticed that certain attacks will be affected by a debuff, but ignore a buff.
For instance: A fighting deck with Hitmonlee & Lucario VS a steel deck with a Melmetal.
Hitmonlee’s “Stretch Kick” does a base of 30 damage to a Pokemon on your opponent’s bench. It does not receive the buff from Lucario’s “Fighting Coach” passive to add 20 damage. However, if “Stretch Kick” is used to attack Melmetal, it is affected by Melmetal’s “Hard Coat” passive reducing its damage by 20.
I haven’t tested with a buff, but I also had this experience using Luxray’s “Volt Bolt” being reduced by 20 damage by Melmetal.
I feel there should be some consistency here, either these special attacks are affected by both buffs & debuffs, or they shouldn’t be affected by them on both counts.