Hidden Power Type & Base Power Calculator
Enter your Pokémon's IVs (0 to 31), choose a generation ruleset, and calculate Hidden Power instantly.
Hidden Power Type: Dark
Base Power: 70
Details: Using Gen 3-5 formula.
Bit Pattern: 1 1 1 1 1 1
What Is Hidden Power in Pokémon?
Hidden Power is a unique move whose type (and in older games, base power) depends on your Pokémon’s IV spread. Unlike moves such as Thunderbolt or Flamethrower, Hidden Power can become one of many types—like Ice, Fire, Grass, or Fighting—based on specific IV bit patterns.
This made Hidden Power one of the most important competitive coverage tools for years. For example, a Pokémon weak to Ground or Dragon checks could run Hidden Power Ice, while Steel counters often used Hidden Power Fire.
How This Hidden Power Calculator Works
This calculator reads the six IVs and computes the Hidden Power outcome according to the selected generation:
- Gen 2: Uses DV conversion and Gen 2 formulas.
- Gen 3-5: Type and base power both vary based on IV bits.
- Gen 6-7: Type varies, but base power is fixed at 60.
- Gen 8-9: Hidden Power is removed from normal move availability.
Type Mapping Used by the Calculator
The 16 possible Hidden Power types are:
Fighting, Flying, Poison, Ground, Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Dark.
Use the least significant bit of each IV in this order: HP, Atk, Def, Spe, SpA, SpD.
Build a weighted value and scale it from 0 to 15 to select the type index.
Hidden Power Power Formula by Generation
Generation 3 to 5
Base power ranges from 30 to 70. The formula uses the second least significant bit of each IV, again in weighted order. Competitive players often had to sacrifice one or more perfect IVs to hit a preferred Hidden Power type and stronger base power.
Generation 6 and 7
Game Freak simplified Hidden Power by fixing base power at 60. Type still depends on IV parity, but the move became easier to evaluate because damage no longer varied from 30 to 70.
Generation 8 and Beyond
Hidden Power was removed from standard move pools in Sword and Shield onward. In modern formats, players usually rely on direct coverage moves or Tera strategies instead.
Tips for Breeding and Team Building
- If you need a specific Hidden Power type, start by targeting odd/even IV parity rather than perfect 31s in every stat.
- Use this calculator after each breeding batch to quickly check outcomes.
- When planning old-gen teams, verify both type and power before committing EV spreads.
- For Gen 6-7, focus on type only since base power is always 60.
Common Questions
Can Hidden Power be Normal or Fairy type?
No. Hidden Power cannot be Normal, and Fairy was never added to Hidden Power’s type list.
Why do competitive sets list weird IV spreads?
Because changing just one IV from 31 to 30 can flip Hidden Power into the required type (such as Hidden Power Ice or Fire).
Does this calculator support perfect IV shorthand?
This version uses direct numeric inputs for clarity. Enter values exactly as shown in your game or battle simulator.
Final Thoughts
If you are building old generation teams, Hidden Power optimization is still a major edge. Use the calculator above to test spreads quickly, lock in the best type, and avoid surprise mismatches before battle.