Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Ability Patch Effect and How to Get

Ability Patch is one of the Training Items found in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). See the effects of Ability Patch as well as how to find and get it.

Ability Patch Effect

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Effect When used on a Pokémon, its Ability will change to its species’ Hidden Ability, if it has one.

Get the Hidden Ability

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The Ability Patch is an item that allows you to get the Hidden Ability of a Pokemon. This item is great in competitive breeding and training as the Hidden Abilities of some Pokemon are coveted.

The Ability Capsule, a similar item, only allows Pokemon to change between non-Hidden Abilities.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Uses of Ability Patch

Ability Patch Ability Capsule
Ability 1 → Ability 2 X
Ability 2 → Ability 1 X
Ability → Hidden Ability X
Hidden Ability → Ability X X
Legend X: No
◯: Yes

Can a Pokemon's Original Ability be Restored?

Ability Patch cannot switch a Pokemon's Hidden Ability to its regular Ability. There are no ways to change it and is permanently stuck to the Pokemon.

How to Get Ability Patch

Buy at the Battle Tower

Battle Tower

Ability Patch is available for purchase at the Battle Tower for 200 BP.

You need to beat Cynthia and become the champion before getting access to the Battle Tower, where you can earn BP.

Battle Tower Guide

Pokemon BDSP Related Guides

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Power Bracer Power Lens Power Weight
PP Max PP Up Protein
Rare Candy Soothe Bell Zinc

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