

Hidden Power now changes its own type to be super effective against the opposing Pokémon, prioritizing double weaknesses (if any) of dual-typed opponents.


Hidden Power cannot be selected in a battle. Hidden Power is always treated as Normal-type for Z-Move mechanics, and can be upgraded to Breakneck Blitz by a Normalium Z. If the user is under the effect of Electrify, Hidden Power's type will become Electric. For instance, a Bug-type Pokémon will have this bonus when using a Bug-type Hidden Power.ĭue to never being a Normal-type move, Hidden Power is unaffected by Pixilate, Refrigerate, Aerilate, and Ion Deluge. Hidden Power receives a same-type attack bonus. Thaws a frozen target (Fire-type Hidden Power) Physical or special, matching the move's type Regardless, it can be countered by Counter, not by Mirror Coat In those early games, there was a range of available power values for this move, with each individual Pokémon having a single power value from this range. Prior to Generation VI, this move's power was also based on the user's IVs. A ?-type or typeless Hidden Power are not available either. Out of all 18 types, only Normal-type and Fairy-type are unavailable for this move. In all core series games except in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this move's type is based on the user's IVs, therefore each individual Pokémon has its own Hidden Power type. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining PearlĮffect Main article: Hidden Power (move)/Calculation.
