Hidden Power (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Machine/Record
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
TM10 |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
TM10 |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM10 |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM10 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM10 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM10 |
Effects
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:
- Veilstone Game Corner (Prize Exchange) in Platinum
- Celadon Game Corner (Prize Exchange) in HeartGold/SoulSilver
- Mistralton City (PokéCenter) in Black/White
- Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2/White 2
- Anistar City (southeasternmost house) in X/Y.
- Fortree City (northwest) in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
- Paniola Ranch (in the Pokémon Nursery) in Sun/Moon.
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.
Changes
- In Generations 2-3, Hidden Power is categorized as Physical.
- In Generations 2-5, the base power of Hidden Power ranges from 30-70, depending on the user's IVs. The move will be boosted by the ability Technician only if its power for that Pokémon is 60 or below.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Hidden Power turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 120.
Move target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Hidden Power |
|---|---|
| Japanese | めざめるパワー (Mezameru Power) |
| German | Kraftreserve |
| French | Puissance Cachée |
| Italian | Introforza |
| Spanish | Poder Oculto |
| Korean | 잠재파워 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 觉醒力量 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 覺醒力量 |
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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Hidden Power at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
