Pokemon Hidden Power Calculator

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Expert Reviewer: David Chen, Competitive Pokemon Strategist & Data Analyst

Optimize your competitive team with our professional Pokemon Hidden Power Calculator. Determine the exact Type and Base Power of your Pokemon’s Hidden Power move by inputting their Individual Values (IVs) below.

Pokemon Hidden Power Calculator

Enter IVs and click Calculate to see results.

Pokemon Hidden Power Calculator Formula

Type Index: Floor((HP_bit0 + 2*Atk_bit0 + 4*Def_bit0 + 8*Spe_bit0 + 16*SpA_bit0 + 32*SpD_bit0) * 15 / 63)

Power Index: Floor((HP_bit1 + 2*Atk_bit1 + 4*Def_bit1 + 8*Spe_bit1 + 16*SpA_bit1 + 32*SpD_bit1) * 40 / 63) + 30

Formula Source: Bulbapedia, Serebii.net

Variables:

  • IV (Individual Value): A hidden number from 0 to 31 that determines a Pokemon’s potential in a specific stat.
  • bit0: The least significant bit (IV % 2).
  • bit1: The second least significant bit ((IV % 4) >= 2).

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What is Hidden Power?

Hidden Power (HP) is a versatile move in the Pokemon series whose Type and Base Power are determined by a Pokemon’s unique Individual Values (IVs). Since its introduction in Generation II, it has allowed Pokemon to access coverage moves they wouldn’t normally learn, such as a Grass-type Pokemon using Hidden Power Fire to counter Steel-types.

Understanding how to manipulate IVs to get a specific Hidden Power is a cornerstone of competitive breeding and “RNG manipulation.” While later generations standardized the base power to 60, the Type remains IV-dependent.

How to Calculate Hidden Power (Example):

  1. Determine the IVs of your Pokemon (e.g., all 31s).
  2. Calculate bit0 for each stat: Since 31 is odd, all bits are 1.
  3. Apply the Type Index formula: (1+2+4+8+16+32) * 15 / 63 = 15.
  4. Index 15 corresponds to the Dark type.
  5. Calculate bit1: Since 31 % 4 = 3 (which is >= 2), all bits are 1.
  6. Apply the Power Index formula: (1+2+4+8+16+32) * 40 / 63 + 30 = 70.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Can Hidden Power be Fairy or Normal type? No, Hidden Power can be any type except Normal and Fairy (due to its legacy formula).

What is the maximum Base Power? Prior to Generation VI, the maximum Base Power for Hidden Power was 70.

Does Hidden Power change upon evolution? No, because IVs remain constant when a Pokemon evolves.

How do I check Hidden Power in-game? Most games feature an NPC (the Hidden Power Checker) who tells you the type, but not the exact power.

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