Hidden Power
Move data
| Type | normal |
| Category | Special |
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
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.
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Hidden Power turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 120.
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. |
Other languages
| English | Hidden Power |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Poder Oculto |
| Italian | Introforza |
| Japanese | めざめるパワー (Mezameru Power) |
| German | Kraftreserve |
| French | Puissance Cachée |
Pokémon that learn Hidden Power:
