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Can You Breed Pokémon with Hidden Abilities? How to Pass Hidden Abilities in Breeding

Learn how to breed Pokémon with Hidden Abilities, including passing rates, using Ditto, and Ability Patches to get rare abilities.

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Breeding for Hidden Abilities is possible. If a female Pokemon has a Hidden Ability, there's a 60% chance the ability will pass to the offspring. Ditto can also help if used with a male or genderless Pokemon with the Hidden Ability. Using an Ability Patch can also introduce Hidden Abilities in some cases.

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  1. What is a Hidden Ability in Pokémon?

    A Hidden Ability is a special ability that a Pokémon can have, often not available through normal gameplay, which can provide unique advantages in battles.

  2. How do you breed Pokémon to pass down a Hidden Ability?

    If a female Pokémon has a Hidden Ability, there's a 60% chance it will be passed down to the offspring. Using a male or genderless Pokémon with a Hidden Ability alongside Ditto can also help.

  3. Can Ditto be used to breed Hidden Abilities?

    Yes, Ditto can be used in breeding with a male or genderless Pokémon that has a Hidden Ability to help pass that ability to the offspring.

  4. What is an Ability Patch and how does it relate to Hidden Abilities?

    An Ability Patch is an item that can change a Pokémon’s ability to its Hidden Ability in certain cases, allowing you to introduce hidden abilities without breeding.

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For more tips on maximizing your Pokémon's potential, check out our guides on Ability Capsules and Effort Values (EV) training to build the perfect team with hidden strengths.