Though they're fantasy, not every Pokémon's powers are entirely fictional — some are rooted in interesting science.

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The official website for Pokemon Legends: Z-A has a lot of details about the upcoming title, including information about the starter Pokemon, Totodile, Chickorita, and Tepig. However, notably absent ...

What are Hidden Abilities in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? Hidden Abilities are pretty much what it says on the label. Every Pokemon species has a couple of abilities that roll at random when you ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you'll always find a wide variety of different items that you can give your Pokemon to ...

Tatsugiri’s Commander ability is one of the most interesting and fun new battle mechanics added in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. The Pokemon has a unique synergy with Dondozo that is unlike anything seen ...

First, sometimes a Pokemon will learn a Hidden Ability when they are bred. It is possible to breed Pokemon with Hidden Abilities if at least one parent has one. Typically, there is a higher chance of ...

Hidden Abilities in Pokémon Black offer rare alternatives to standard abilities, introduced in Generation V to refresh gameplay and expand strategic options. They can be obtained through special ...

Devin Amlen has worked extensively with video games since childhood. A self-professed "Nintendo fanboy," Devin has worked tirelessly to hone his game development knowledge to bring readers a ...

Erin Rice is a Contributor from the United States. She has a Master of Arts in Composition and Rhetoric and works as a professor and Academic Advisor. She has been writing about video games for a ...

To get a Hidden Ability for your Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you’ll have to acquire an Ability Patch, which is not to be mistaken with an Ability Capsule. They’re similar in use, but the ...