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Updated Mechanics and Hidden Abilities sections to mention the Ability Patch as a way for the player to change Abilities.
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In technical terms, a species' Abilities may be thought of as having separate slots, with an individual Pokémon's non-Hidden slot determined by its [[personality value]]. For example, an {{p|Eevee}} — with two non-Hidden Abilities — has {{a|Run Away}} for its first non-Hidden slot, {{a|Adaptability}} for its second, and {{a|Anticipation}} for its Hidden Ability slot. {{p|Vaporeon}} — with only one non-Hidden Ability — can be considered to have {{a|Water Absorb}} for both non-Hidden slots. When a Pokémon evolves, its Ability slot remains the same. This means that a {{p|Poochyena}} with {{a|Run Away}} will evolve into a {{p|Mightyena}} with {{a|Intimidate}}, while a Poochyena with {{a|Quick Feet}} will evolve into a Mightyena with {{a|Quick Feet}}. | In technical terms, a species' Abilities may be thought of as having separate slots, with an individual Pokémon's non-Hidden slot determined by its [[personality value]]. For example, an {{p|Eevee}} — with two non-Hidden Abilities — has {{a|Run Away}} for its first non-Hidden slot, {{a|Adaptability}} for its second, and {{a|Anticipation}} for its Hidden Ability slot. {{p|Vaporeon}} — with only one non-Hidden Ability — can be considered to have {{a|Water Absorb}} for both non-Hidden slots. When a Pokémon evolves, its Ability slot remains the same. This means that a {{p|Poochyena}} with {{a|Run Away}} will evolve into a {{p|Mightyena}} with {{a|Intimidate}}, while a Poochyena with {{a|Quick Feet}} will evolve into a Mightyena with {{a|Quick Feet}}. | ||
Aside from Evolution, there are | Aside from Evolution, there are four ways for Pokémon to change Abilities in a permanent manner. First, if the Pokémon has different [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]] with different Abilities. Second, [[Pokémon Bank|transferring]] a Pokémon from one generation of games to a later one in which the Ability in a given slot is different. Third, using the [[Ability Capsule]], introduced in [[Generation VI]], will change a Pokémon's non-Hidden Ability slot, but it will not work if the Pokémon's species has only one non-Hidden Ability. Fourth, using the [[Ability Patch]], introduced in [[Generation VIII]], will change a Pokémon's Ability slot from its non-Hidden Ability to its Hidden Ability if it has one, or starting in [[Generation IX]], from its Hidden Ability slot to its first non-Hidden Ability slot. Aside from these methods, during battle, Pokémon may also change their Ability through [[Mega Evolution]] or [[Primal Reversion]], and certain [[move]]s and Abilities can also change a Pokémon's Ability. | ||
When Abilities were introduced in [[Generation III]], some Pokémon only had one possible Ability. A number of these species were given a second Ability in a later generation. If a Pokémon whose species gained an Ability after Generation III is transferred to Generations IV or {{gen|V}}, it will initially retain its original Ability; upon evolving, however, its Ability slot will be recalculated and its Ability may change. When a Pokémon is transferred to Generation VI or [[Generation VII]], however, it will be locked into the appropriate slot for its current Ability. | When Abilities were introduced in [[Generation III]], some Pokémon only had one possible Ability. A number of these species were given a second Ability in a later generation. If a Pokémon whose species gained an Ability after Generation III is transferred to Generations IV or {{gen|V}}, it will initially retain its original Ability; upon evolving, however, its Ability slot will be recalculated and its Ability may change. When a Pokémon is transferred to Generation VI or [[Generation VII]], however, it will be locked into the appropriate slot for its current Ability. | ||
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A Hidden Ability is essentially a rare Ability that Pokémon normally do not have access to, introduced in [[Generation V]]. Most Pokémon encountered in the games will not have a Hidden Ability; but usually, there are special encounter methods where Pokémon can have a Hidden Ability. Certain [[event Pokémon]] and special in-game Pokémon may also have their Hidden Ability. | A Hidden Ability is essentially a rare Ability that Pokémon normally do not have access to, introduced in [[Generation V]]. Most Pokémon encountered in the games will not have a Hidden Ability; but usually, there are special encounter methods where Pokémon can have a Hidden Ability. Certain [[event Pokémon]] and special in-game Pokémon may also have their Hidden Ability. | ||
The Hidden Ability is implemented as an extra slot, and a Pokémon with its Hidden Ability will retain its Hidden Ability slot upon [[evolution]] in the same way that its normal Abilities may change. For example, a {{p|Caterpie}} with its Hidden Ability of {{a|Run Away}} will have {{a|Shed Skin}} upon evolving once and {{a|Tinted Lens}} upon evolving into {{p|Butterfree}}. | The Hidden Ability is implemented as an extra slot, and a Pokémon with its Hidden Ability will retain its Hidden Ability slot upon [[evolution]] in the same way that its normal Abilities may change. For example, a {{p|Caterpie}} with its Hidden Ability of {{a|Run Away}} will have {{a|Shed Skin}} upon evolving once and {{a|Tinted Lens}} upon evolving into {{p|Butterfree}}. Prior to [[Generation VIII]], it was not possible to change a Pokémon's Ability slot from a normal Ability to a Hidden Ability. [[Generation VIII]] introduced the consumable [[Ability Patch]], which allows switching between a Pokémon's normal and Hidden Abilities. | ||
When {{pkmn|breeding}} with a Pokémon that has its Hidden Ability, its offspring [[Pokémon breeding#Inheriting Abilities|have a chance]] of having their Hidden Ability as well. | When {{pkmn|breeding}} with a Pokémon that has its Hidden Ability, its offspring [[Pokémon breeding#Inheriting Abilities|have a chance]] of having their Hidden Ability as well. | ||