Hidden abilities of Pokémon are powerful abilities that put so much effect in the battle. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, there are already a lot of secrets that exist, and hidden abilities are one of them. Most of the secret things of Pokémon Sword and Shield have been revealed, but there are still a few more things to explore.
The Pokémon Sword and Shield game talks about several hidden abilities, but it never talks about hidden abilities of Pokémon that play a major part in the game. Finding the secret ability of Pokémon is quite rare, so here is what you need to know about hidden abilities.
What are Hidden Abilities in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
Hidden abilities firstly appeared in Gen 5 of Pokémon Black and White. Those abilities were an irregular ability that helps the player to be dominant in the battle. Pokémon like Charizard has a hidden ability that allows this Pokémon to use solar power ability. From this ability, you can enhance the power of your special attack by 15 if the weather is harsh sunlight.
Many of the Pokémon possess hidden abilities, but you have to find them, but you need to acquire that special Pokémon who possess the hidden ability during the special circumstances.
How to Get Pokémon with Hidden Ability
Now if you want to get a Pokémon with hidden ability in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you need to capture them in Max Raid Battle. However, every Max Raid battle doesn’t have Pokémon with hidden abilities. If you encounter a hidden ability Pokémon, you will see a pop-up notification on the left side of the display when the battle begins. It will indicate to you that hidden ability can affect you. You can look into the Bulbapedia if that ability is the hidden ability or some regular ability.
How to Verify If the Pokémon You Acquire has Hidden Ability?
If someone has traded Pokémon with you and you want to know if that Pokémon possesses the hidden ability, you can check this out. You just need to launch the menu and choose the specific Pokémon. Make that Pokémon come in the spotlight and on the right side the hidden ability will appear. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, you will not be notified if your Pokémon has the hidden ability. You by yourself have to look into the stats of Pokémon to check its hidden ability if there is one.
Breeding Pokémon with Hidden Abilities
If you carry a Pokémon that has hidden ability, so just go to Pokémon nursery and begin the breed process. Once the process is complete, there is a total 50% chance that the hidden ability will pass to offspring. However, if you do the same with ditto, then the situation will be different, and it will always pass the hidden ability.
This whole information about hidden ability is such important information for every player. Having a Pokémon with hidden ability can help you to be dominant in the battle. In fact, every player doesn’t have the hidden ability Pokémon, so if you acquire one, you might be in the advantage against your enemy.
