1. What Is Hidden Power?

Hidden Power is a move in the Pokémon games that can be any of several types, depending on the individual values (IVs) of the Pokémon. The type is determined by a specific mathematical formula based on the Pokémon's IVs.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Hidden Power type formula:

Where:

• HP, Atk, Def, Spe, SpA, SpD — Individual Values (IVs) ranging from 0 to 31
• %2 — Modulo 2 operation (returns 0 for even, 1 for odd)
• The result maps to one of 16 possible types

Explanation: The formula checks whether each IV is even or odd, weights them differently, and calculates a value that corresponds to a specific type.

3. Importance Of Hidden Power Type

Details: Knowing a Pokémon's Hidden Power type is crucial for competitive battling, as it can provide coverage against types that the Pokémon might not otherwise be able to hit effectively.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter all six IV values (0-31) for your Pokémon. The calculator will determine the corresponding Hidden Power type based on the formula.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can Hidden Power be any type?
A: Hidden Power can be any type except Normal and Fairy (in generations where Fairy exists).

Q2: Does Hidden Power's power vary?
A: In earlier generations, Hidden Power's base power also varied based on IVs, but from Generation 6 onward, it has a fixed base power of 60.

Q3: Can I change a Pokémon's Hidden Power type?
A: No, the Hidden Power type is determined by the Pokémon's IVs and cannot be changed without altering the IVs themselves.

Q4: Are there any Pokémon that commonly use Hidden Power?
A: Many special attackers use Hidden Power for type coverage, particularly those that need to hit specific types their movepool doesn't cover.

Q5: Is Hidden Power still available in recent Pokémon games?
A: As of Generation 8 (Sword/Shield) and beyond, Hidden Power has been removed from the games and is no longer available.