Every Pokemon species has two or three possible abilities. Most of them are standard, but each species also has a rarer Hidden Ability that is often significantly stronger. These are usually only available through special methods like Hidden Grottoes, Dream World, or Max Raid Dens.
Why Hidden Abilities Matter
Many Pokemon are only competitively viable with their Hidden Ability. Dragonite\'s Multiscale, Gyarados\'s Moxie, Garchomp\'s Rough Skin, and Talonflame\'s Gale Wings all transform an otherwise mediocre Pokemon into a meta threat. Without the HA, the same species might not be worth running.
How to Get Them
In the main series games, Hidden Abilities come from several sources:
- Friend Safari (Gen 6) — 1/3 chance per encounter
- Hidden Grottoes (Gen 5) — rare spawns with HAs
- Max Raid Battles (Gen 8) — guaranteed HA on some raids
- Breeding — female with HA has 60% chance to pass it
- Ability Patch (Gen 8) — converts normal ability to Hidden
Best Hidden Abilities
Some Hidden Abilities are game-changing. Speed Boost (Blaziken, Sharpedo) grants +1 Speed every turn. Protean (Greninja) changes type to match the move used. Drought / Drizzle / Sand Stream set permanent weather. Intimidate lowers opposing Attack on switch-in.
Pokeworld HA Hunting
In Pokeworld, Hidden Abilities are distributed through rare spawns in Elite Zones and through specific event drops. Trade with other players if you can\'t find the one you need.