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Hidden Power

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Hidden Power deals damage, however its type varies for every Pokémon, depending on that Pokémon's Individual Values (IVs). This makes it a useful move for coverage - giving the Pokémon a type of move they don't normally have. Hidden Power can be any type except Normal or Fairy. It receives STAB if the user's type matches the type given to Hidden Power. Individual Values are 6 hidden numbers (one for each stat) that are randomly generated upon encountering a Pokémon. It is not possible to find your exact IVs in-game. You can find the type of Hidden Power in-game by talking to a particular character who will state the type a Pokémon's Hidden Power would be if it learned the move. They are located at: It is also possible to determine via elimination by using the move against different Pokémon, or against Kecleon, whose ability Color Change will tell you the type.

Move data

Power

60

Accuracy

100%

PP

15

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 2

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

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Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:The power varies with the POKéMON.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:The effectiveness varies with the user.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
  • X, Y:A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
  • O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
  • Sword, Shield:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
  • B.Diamond, S.Pearl:A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
  • Scarlet, Violet:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

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