Starters with Hidden Abilities are a trainer’s delight. However, they aren’t easy to come by and sometimes require dubious means to get them.
Once, someone suggested using cheat codes to capture Starters with Hidden Abilities.
He swore by this method, but it didn’t work when I tried it 😔. Then, I got my hands on Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl and learned a workaround to get Starters with Hidden Abilities.
So, let’s go over some options.
How do you get a Starter with Hidden Abilities?
Hidden Abilities are those rare abilities available to some Pokémon. They work in the same way as other abilities. Hidden Abilities debuted in the 5th Generation games.
Some games allow for Starters with Hidden Abilities 🤓. However, these are rare and depend on the game’s mechanics.
Here’s how to get Starters with Hidden Abilities.
- Kalos and Kanto Starters in Pokémon XY’s Friend Safaris come with their Hidden Abilities.
- You can get Sinnoh Starters with Hidden Abilities by transferring Pokémon from Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl to Pokémon Home and claiming the Mystery Gift.
- You can get Galarian Starters with Hidden Abilities by transferring Pokémon from Sword and Shield to Pokémon Home and claiming the Mystery Gift.
- You can get Paldean Starters with Hidden Abilities by transferring Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet to Pokémon Home and claiming the Mystery Gift.
- You can get Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott Starters with Hidden Abilities by transferring Pokémon from Legends: Arceus to Pokémon Home and claiming the Mystery Gift.
It’s worth noting, however, that most games allow you to breed Hidden Abilities into your Starter Pokémon at later stages of the game.
How do you breed a Starter Pokémon with Hidden Abilities?
Breeding Hidden Abilities requires that you have a compatible Pokémon with Hidden Abilities. It’s worth noting that there’s no surefire way to get a 100% chance of a Hidden Ability through breeding.
However, your pairing choices influence your chances of passing on these Abilities.
Here’s a table breaking this down 👇.
|
Parent |
Offspring’s chances |
|
Female Pokémon With Hidden Ability + Male Pokémon with Standard Ability |
Hidden Abilities – 60% Standard Abilities – 40% |
|
Female with Standard Ability + Male with Hidden Ability |
No chance of Hidden Ability |
|
Male or Female with Hidden Ability + Ditto |
Hidden Abilities – 60% Standard Abilities – 40% |
How do I know if my Starter has Hidden Ability?
Using a DexNav is the best way to know if your Starter has a Hidden Ability 🧐. DexNav is an application in PokeNav Plus that informs you about the wild Pokémon around you.
It shows the Pokémon’s first move, held item, and Hidden Ability. You’ll know your Starter has a Hidden Ability when an exclamation mark appears above its Abilities Heading.
Can your Starter have a Hidden Ability Radical Red?
No. Prof. Oak gives you your Starter Pokémon in Radical Red. Therefore, this Pokémon doesn’t have a Hidden Ability.
However, as the game continues, you’ll have the chance to capture Pokémon with Hidden Abilities.
Can you get a Starter with a Hidden Ability Violet?
No. Starter Pokémon in Violet is a gift chosen as the game starts. Since they are a gift, they have a 0% chance of having Hidden Abilities.
To get Hidden Abilities in Pokémon Violet, use an Ability Patch won from a 6-star Tera Raid or breed the ability into your Pokémon.
What is the chance for your Starter Pokémon to have its Hidden Abilities?
The chances of your Starter Pokémon having Hidden Abilities depend on the game you’re playing and how you get Starter Pokémon. For instance, Pokémon received from Prof.
Oak or as gifts have a 0% chance of having Hidden Abilities.
In contrast, capturing Kalos and Kanto Starters improves your chances of getting one with Hidden Abilities.
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