Hidden Ability Guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV). Learn how to get hidden abilities, lists of breed types and a breeding chart encounter of chances of inheriting.
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Hidden Ability - How To Get
Obtain From 3 Star Or More Tera Raid Battles
Pokemon caught in Tera Raid Battles with 3 or more stars may get a chance to get the Ability they want. The more badges you have, the more likely you will get Tera Raid battles of higher quality. At 5 Badges, 3 Star Raids start to appear.
Tera Raid Battle Events Guide & ScheduleBetter Tera Raids Appear After Clearing The Academy Ace Tournament
After clearing the school's Academy Ace Tournament, you will be told that powerful Tera Raid have been confirmed in various locations. Pokemon with high IV and better abilities are more likely to appear.
Academy Ace Tournament Guide - How To Unlock & Best Pokemon To UseObtained By Inheriting From Thier Parent From Egg Hatching
If you make an egg with a hidden ability, there's a chance that the offspring Pokemon will get a Hidden Ability. Note that you need to have a correct Pokemon combination to get the Hidden Ability.
▼ Combinations Where Hidden Ability Is Inherited
How To Obtain & Hatch Eggs
| ① | Put Pokemon of different genders, but with the same egg group in your party |
|---|---|
| ② | Start a Picnic in a place outside of the city |
| ③ | Take out your Pokemon Team and give it some time |
| ④ | Examine the basket next to the table to get the egg |
| ⑤ | Hatch the egg by placing it in your Party and walking around |
Change Hidden Ability With Ability Patch
▲ Description In Pokemon Sword & Shield
If you the Ability Patch on a normal ability Pokemon, you can change it to a Hidden Ability. This can only be obtained as a low-rate reward for 6-star Tera Raids.
Hidden Ability GuideGet It From Trading From Someone
If there are people around with Pokemon with Hidden Ability, you can ask them to trade you for any extra Pokemon they may have. If not, you can try to recruit them on the Pokemon Exchange Board.
Pokemon Trading BoardCombinations Wherein Hidden Ability Is Inherited
※ 50% chance to inherit a Hidden ability when the right combination is used
If Hidden Ability♂ Is From The Original Trainer
| Original Trainer♂ | Original Trainer♀ | Offspring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Ability | Ditto | → | Hidden Ability or Normal Ability |
If The Hidden Ability♀ Is From The Original Trainer
| Original Trainer♂ | Original Trainer♀ | Offspring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Ability | Hidden Ability | → | Hidden Ability or Normal Ability |
| Ditto | Hidden Ability | → | Hidden Ability or Normal Ability |
If The Hidden Ability You Wish To Inherit Is Of Unknown Gender
| Original Trainer 1 | Original Trainer2 | Offspring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Ability | Ditto | → | or Normal Ability |
How To Check The Hidden Ability
Check Hidden Ability GameWith's Article
▲Hidden Ability or not just from within the game
The in-game status screen does not show any markers that indicates if it is a Hidden Ability, so check the article linked below to see if it is Hidden Ability or not.
Hidden Ability GuideWhat Is Hidden Ability?
Hidden Ability Is Only Available Under Special Conditions
Hidden Abilities are rare abilities that cannot be obtained from the wild or by hatching eggs from Pokemon with Normal Abilities. Each series has a different way of obtaining them, and some Pokemon have Hidden Abilities that are essential for competitive games.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Related Articles
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 Legendary Pokemon |  Scarlet Exclusives |  Violet Exclusives |
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 Pokemon Base Stat Ranking |  Paradox Pokemon |  Stake Locations |
 Shiny Hunting Guide |  Terastal Pokemon Map |  How To Get Perfect IV? |
 How To Get Strong Pokemon |  How To Breed Best Pokemon |  How To Make Eggs |
 Best Raid Pokemon |  Friendship Level Guide |  All Pokeball List |
 How To Unlock 6 Star Tera Raid |  All Rare Pokemon List |  5 Star Solo Raid Guide |
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