Hidden Power

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Hidden Power is a Fast Attack of type Normal in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 15 damage and it generates 15 energy. In GO Battle League, Hidden Power deals 9 damage and generates 8 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Hidden Power effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
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Hidden Power Adventure Effects

Hidden Power has no Adventure Effects.

Hidden Power in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeNormal
Power15
Energy15
Animation Duration1.5s
Damage Window1.1s - 1.4s
DPS10 Damage per second
DPE1 Damage per Energy
EPS10 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

NormalQuick Attack10131.0s1310
NormalScratch640.5s812
NormalTackle550.5s1010
NormalPound650.5s1012
NormalCut550.5s1010
NormalTransform002.0s00
NormalHidden Power15151.5s1010
NormalTake Down781.0s87
NormalYawn0131.5s8.670
NormalPresent6231.5s15.334

Hidden Power in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeNormal
Power9
Energy8
Duration3 Turns
DPT3 Damage per turn
EPT2.67 Energy per turn
DPE1.13 Damage per Energy
TagsLow quality

Special effects

Hidden Power has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

Strongest Pokémon with Hidden Power

1.Shadow Regigigas (Shadow)Shadow RegigigasNormalHidden PowerNormalCrush Grip18.3620.86361.76799s39
2.RegigigasRegigigasNormalHidden PowerNormalCrush Grip16.0817.9372.56910s38
3.Mega Starmie (Mega)Mega StarmieNormalHidden PowerWaterLiquidation+15.3217.36310.11958s46
4.Shadow Ho-Oh (Shadow)Shadow Ho-OhNormalHidden PowerFlyingBrave Bird12.7414.23289.81,150s49
5.Shadow Luxray (Shadow)Shadow LuxrayNormalHidden PowerElectricWild Charge11.5213.76171.651,279s84
6.Shadow Reuniclus (Shadow)Shadow ReuniclusNormalHidden PowerGhostShadow Ball11.2713.15191.131,304s75
7.TogekissTogekissNormalHidden PowerFairyDazzling Gleam11.2212.48265.21,305s54
8.Ho-OhHo-OhNormalHidden PowerFlyingBrave Bird1112.07295.151,328s49
9.Shaymin (Sky Forme) (Sky)Shaymin (Sky Forme)NormalHidden PowerGrassGrass Knot10.7412.32203.311,367s71
10.Tapu FiniTapu FiniNormalHidden PowerFairyNature's Madness10.711.84266.811,367s54

Best Great League Pokémon with Hidden Power

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Hidden Power

Ultra League
845.RegigigasRegigigas36.3IceHidden PowerNormalCrush GripElectricThunder
846.Shadow Regigigas (Shadow)Shadow Regigigas33.7IceHidden PowerNormalCrush GripElectricThunder

Best Master League Pokémon with Hidden Power

Master League
260.RegigigasRegigigas56.4IceHidden PowerNormalCrush GripElectricThunder
365.Shadow Regigigas (Shadow)Shadow Regigigas45.1IceHidden PowerNormalCrush GripElectricThunder

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Hidden Power

All Pokémon that can learn Hidden Power

121StarmieStarmieNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
121Mega Starmie (Mega)Mega StarmieNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
121Shadow Starmie (Shadow)Shadow StarmieNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
137PorygonPorygonNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
137Shadow Porygon (Shadow)Shadow PorygonNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
175TogepiTogepiNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
176TogeticTogeticNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
201UnownUnownNormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
233Porygon2Porygon2NormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset
233Shadow Porygon2 (Shadow)Shadow Porygon2NormalHidden PowerReleasedStandard learnset

Hidden Power FAQ

How does Hidden Power compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Hidden Power has lower move-only DPS compared with Scratch: 10 versus 12. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Hidden Power deals less damage per turn compared with Take Down (3 versus 4.67 DPT) and generates less energy per turn (2.67 versus 3 EPT). Its duration is the same (3 versus 3 turns). Shorter attacks offer more flexibility when switching or timing a Charged Attack.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Hidden Power ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Hidden Power?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Hidden Power damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Hidden Power, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.