How hard is it to find a hidden ability Pokémon?
Finding a hidden ability Pokémon can be quite challenging, as these rare abilities are not commonly found in the games, with the chances of encountering a Pokémon with a hidden ability being relatively low. The difficulty in finding a hidden ability Pokémon varies depending on several factors, including the specific Pokémon, the game version, and the method used to obtain it, such as breeding, Tera Raid battles, or using an Ability Patch.
Understanding Hidden Abilities
What are Hidden Abilities?
Hidden Abilities are rare abilities that Pokémon normally do not have access to, introduced in Generation V. These abilities can provide unique benefits and advantages in battles, making them highly sought after by trainers.
How to Get Hidden Abilities
Breeding
Breeding is one way to get a Pokémon with a hidden ability, but it requires a female parent with the hidden ability to have a 60% chance of passing it down to the offspring.
Tera Raid Battles
Another way to get a hidden ability Pokémon is by participating in 6-star Tera Raid battles, which have a chance of dropping an Ability Patch, an item that can change a normal ability to a hidden ability.
Ability Patch
The Ability Patch is a rare item that can be used to change a Pokémon’s ability to its hidden ability. This item can be obtained by completing 6-star Tera Raid battles, which have a 4.55% chance of dropping it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the drop rate for the Ability Patch?
The Ability Patch has a 4.55% drop rate in 6-star Tera Raid battles.
Q2: Can you breed a Pokémon with a hidden ability?
Yes, you can breed a Pokémon with a hidden ability, but the female parent must have the hidden ability to pass it down to the offspring.
Q3: What is Ditto’s hidden ability?
Ditto has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
Q4: Can you get a hidden ability by breeding with Ditto?
Yes, you can pass hidden abilities through a Ditto, with a 60% chance for females and 20% chance for males to pass it down.
Q5: Is Ditto a failed Mew?
It’s possible that Ditto was originally intended to be a failed Mew clone, but this has not been confirmed by The Pokémon Company.
Q6: What happens if you leave 2 Dittos in the daycare?
Dittos will always create the other Pokémon it’s matched with in the daycare, never other Dittos.
Q7: Can you breed a Mew?
No, Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group and cannot breed, even with a Ditto.
Q8: Is there a legendary that you can breed?
Yes, Manaphy is the only Legendary Pokémon that can breed, resulting in a Phione.
Q9: Does Everstone pass down ability?
No, Everstone has no effect on ability, only nature.
Q10: Do hidden abilities transfer when breeding?
No, hidden abilities can only be passed down from the mother to the offspring in the same evolutionary family, with a 60% chance for females and 20% chance for males when bred with a Ditto.
Q11: What is the strongest Pokémon ability?
The strongest Pokémon ability is subjective, but some of the top abilities include Intimidate, Huge Power, Libero & Protean, and Wonder Guard.
Q12: What is Dragapult’s hidden ability?
Dragapult can make its whole body transparent by clearing its mind and focusing.
Q13: Are hidden abilities rare in Pokémon?
Yes, hidden abilities are rare and can be difficult to find, making them highly sought after by trainers.
Q14: Can you change a Pokémon’s ability to a hidden ability?
Yes, you can use an Ability Patch to change a Pokémon’s ability to its hidden ability.
Q15: Can you buy an Ability Patch in Pokémon?
No, Ability Patches can only be obtained by completing 6-star Tera Raid battles, which have a 4.55% chance of dropping it.