A Pokemon's Hidden Ability might sound like something that isn't real, but this mechanic actually plays a crucial role for some Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. That's because without your Pokemon's Hidden Ability, it can't take full advantage of its power.
Hidden Abilities are basically passive effects that every species of Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can have. These effects can impact the overworld and battles and can range from useful (like the Water Absorb that Vaporeon uses) to less important like Truant.
Ultimately, choosing whether to unlock your Pokemon's Hidden Ability is up to you, but it can definitely improve many Pokemon when activated.
If you're looking to learn more about Hidden Abilities and how to activate them, then keep reading to learn how to get your hands on these important abilities.
How to Unlock Hidden Abilities in 'Pokemon Scarlet and Violet'
If you're trying to unlock your Pokemon's Hidden Ability in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then you're going to need to get your hands on Ability Patches. These items can be farmed from some of the game's more difficult Tera Raids, including special event Tera Raids like the upcoming Unrivaled Charizard Tera Raid Battle Event.
Once you have acquired an Ability Patch, all you need to do to unlock your Pokemon's Hidden Ability is to use the Ability Patch on it. This will activate the passive effects of whatever Hidden Ability your Pokemon has available to it.
However, it is important to remember that Ability Patches are technically a rare item in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. As such, they can be tough to get your hands on, and thus you'll want to do some research into your Pokemon before using one.
Not every Pokemon has a Hidden Ability, though. You can actually see which Hidden Ability your Pokemon has by looking at its Summary. This will show you whether or not it has one, but it won't show you if it has been unlocked yet. You'll need to keep track of that information on your own.
Finding Pokemon with Hidden Abilities all comes down to luck, just like it does when going hunting for Shiny Pokemon. Luckily, finding Pokemon with Hidden Abilities isn't as difficult as finding Shiny Pokemon.
As such, there isn't any kind of sandwich recipe you can use to improve the possibility of getting a Pokemon with a Hidden Ability. However, you can use the Encounter Power stat to help find certain Pokemon to catch and try to find one with a Hidden Ability.
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