This article summarizes how to obtain Pokemon with Hidden Abilities in Pokemon Sun and Moon (SM). If you want to get Pokemon with Hidden Abilities, please refer to this guide.
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What are Hidden Abilities?
Abilities That Cannot Be Obtained Normally
Hidden Abilities are abilities that cannot be obtained through normal gameplay. They are particularly characterized by many abilities useful in battles.
Representative Hidden Abilities
| Pokemon | Hidden Ability Effect |
|---|---|
| Alolan Ninetales | Snow Warning When it enters battle, the weather on the field becomes Hail for 5 turns. |
| Garchomp | Rough Skin If hit by a direct attack, the attacker loses 1/8 of its maximum HP. |
| Snorlax | Gluttony Uses a Berry when HP drops to half or less of its maximum HP. |
| Politoed | Drizzle When it enters battle, the weather on the field becomes Rain for 5 turns. |
Hidden Abilities Can Be Inherited
Hidden Abilities can be passed down by breeding Eggs.
Rules for Inheriting Hidden Abilities
| Parent | Offspring |
|---|---|
| Normal Ability ♂ Pokemon Hidden Ability ♀ Pokemon | Hidden or Normal Ability |
| Hidden Ability ♂ Pokemon Hidden Ability ♀ Pokemon | Hidden or Normal Ability |
| Hidden Ability ♀ Pokemon Ditto | Hidden or Normal Ability |
| Hidden Ability ♂ Pokemon Ditto | Hidden or Normal Ability |
| Hidden Ability Genderless Pokemon Ditto | Hidden or Normal Ability |
| Egg Group ♂ Pokemon Hidden Ability ♀ Pokemon | Hidden or Normal Ability |
All Pokemon Have Hidden Abilities
All Pokemon, including Legendary Pokemon, have Hidden Abilities. However, for reasons such as not appearing in the wild, it may be impossible to obtain Pokemon with Hidden Abilities in some cases.
How to Obtain Hidden Abilities
1. Obtain via Trade
The easiest way to obtain Pokemon with Hidden Abilities is through GTS or Wonder Trade.
2. Adrenaline Orb Chaining
In SOS Battles, a new feature from Sun and Moon, the probability of encountering Pokemon with Hidden Abilities or high IVs increases as the number of times a wild Pokemon calls for help increases. However, it is very difficult to obtain them due to the low probability and the fact that their ability is unknown until caught.
3. Trade in the Story
From the Team Skull Grunt in front of the Battle Tree (Poni Gauntlet), you can obtain a Talonflame with the Hidden Ability Gale Wings.
