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How to acquire Hidden Abilities for Pokémon in Sword and Shield

Time to grind.
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Published: Nov 15, 2019 02:58 pm

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Anyone familiar with the core RPG Pokémon games will know about Hidden Abilities.

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Starting in the fifth generation, most Pokémon were given an additional ability known as a Hidden Ability. This feature returns in Pokemon Sword and Shield, but the way in which you acquire Pokémon with this ability is completely different.

The only way to get Pokémon with Hidden Abilities this time around is through Max Raid Battles. Raids can be started through the Pokémon Dens in the Wild Area that emit a red beam of light. You can take part in raids with AI players, friends, or random players online.

When you defeat a Pokémon in these raids and capture them, sometimes they’ll have their Hidden Abilities. This is random, however, and there’s no guarantee that the Pokémon you’re fighting will have one.

So if you want to secure some Hidden Abilities, prepare to grind.

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Assigning Editor. In 2015, Adam graduated from the University of Aberystwyth with a bachelor's in Media and Communications. Working in the industry for over ten years. If it has anything to do with Nintendo and Pokémon chances are you will see me talking about it, covering, and likely not sleeping while playing it.
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