Pokémon Diamond Version, Pearl Version, and Platinum Version - Critical Hits

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• Set C to 0.
• If the attacker has Super Luck, add 1 to C.
• If Focus Energy is in effect for attacker, add 2 to C.
• If attack has a "good chance for a critical hit", add 1 to C.
• If attacker’s current species is Chansey and the attacker is holding Lucky Punch, add 2 to C.
• If attacker’s current species is Farfetch’d and the attacker is holding Stick, add 2 to C.
• If attacker is holding Scope Lens or Razor Claw, add 1 to C.
• The critical hit chance is as follows:
  • C = 0: 1/16
  • C = 1: 1/8
  • C = 2: 1/4
  • C = 3: 1/3
  • C = 4 or more: 1/2