Why is Hidden Power so strong?
Hidden Power is considered a strong move in the Pokémon universe because its type and power are determined by a Pokémon’s Individual Values (IVs), making it a valuable asset for dealing super effective damage and providing coverage against various types. With a base power of 60 in Generation VI onwards, Hidden Power can be a game-changer in battles, especially when used by Pokémon with shallow movepools like Lilligant.
Understanding Hidden Power
Hidden Power is a special move that deals damage, and its type varies depending on the user’s IVs, which are invisible and can only be calculated by leveling up a Pokémon without battling. This unique characteristic makes Hidden Power a useful move for coverage, giving Pokémon a type of move they don’t normally have.
FAQs
1. What determines Hidden Power strength?
The type and strength of Hidden Power are determined by a Pokémon’s IVs, which are invisible and can only be calculated by leveling up a Pokémon without battling.
2. Is the move Hidden Power good?
Hidden Power deals damage and provides coverage, making it a useful move for Pokémon with shallow movepools, but its type and power are determined by the user’s IVs, which can be unpredictable.
3. Is Hidden Power a physical thing?
Hidden Power is a special move in Generation IV onwards, but in Emerald, its physical or special classification depends on the type it becomes.
4. Can Hidden Power be normal?
No, Hidden Power can be any type, except Normal and Fairy, based on the user’s IVs.
5. What is Hidden Power based on?
The type and power of Hidden Power are determined by the user’s IV stats, which are hidden and can only be calculated by leveling up a Pokémon without battling.
6. Is Hidden Power A STAB?
In some cases, Hidden Power can be a STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) move, especially for Bug-types and Gyarados, which rely on it for their physical STAB.
7. How do you awaken your Hidden Power?
In the context of Pokémon, Hidden Power is not something that can be awakened, but rather it is a move that can be learned by a Pokémon based on its IVs.
8. Can Hidden Power change?
No, Hidden Power’s type and base power cannot be changed once a Pokémon has learned it, but breeding can be used to obtain a desired Hidden Power type.
9. What Pokémon is best with Hidden Power?
Pokémon like Raikou, Manectric, Jolteon, and Zapdos benefit from Hidden Power, especially Hidden Power Ice, which helps them counter Ground and Dragon types.
10. Is Hidden Power based on IVs?
Yes, Hidden Power’s type is based on whether each IV is even or odd, resulting in 64 possible combinations.
11. Does Hidden Power change with level?
No, Hidden Power’s type and power do not change with a Pokémon’s level, as they are determined by its IVs, which are set when the Pokémon is created.
12. Does Hyper Training affect Hidden Power?
No, Hyper Training does not affect Hidden Power, as it only sets a modifier for the game to treat a stat as if it had an IV of 31, without changing the IVs themselves.
13. What is the strongest Ghost-type move?
The strongest Ghost-type move varies by generation, but some notable ones include Shadow Ball, Phantom Force, and Astral Barrage.
14. Is Phantom Force better than Shadow Ball?
Phantom Force has a lower base power than Shadow Ball, but it has a unique effect that makes the user semi-invulnerable on the turn it’s used.
15. How do I get HP ice?
To get Hidden Power Ice, a Pokémon’s IVs must be calculated and aligned in a specific way, which can be done by checking the Battle Tree area and using the judge function to determine the Pokémon’s IVs.