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+import { SimpleTranslationEntries } from "#app/plugins/i18n";
+
+export const abilityTriggers: SimpleTranslationEntries = {
+    'blockRecoilDamage' : `{{pokemonName}}'s {{abilityName}}\nprotected it from recoil!`,
+} as const;
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