Not A Bug Photon Geyser ignores abilities

[IceSn]

What type of bug are you reporting? Mechanics

What is the bug?
Photon geyser didn't ignore Unaware. I'm sure it should, maybe i missed something?

Turn 14-20

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ubers-2082805763

Are you able to replicate it? If so, how?
I didn't try replicate it

 

[pyuk]

Dondozo’s item was never revealed, but it didn’t have leftovers or boots, so I’m guessing it had Ability Shield which silently negates the mold breaking effect of Photon Geyser.

 

[HoeenHero]

Dondozo’s item was never revealed, but it didn’t have leftovers or boots, so I’m guessing it had Ability Shield which silently negates the mold breaking effect of Photon Geyser.

Debug log confirms this theory, this is not a bug.