Where to Get Ability Patches

Learn the only way to get Ability Patches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: by completing tough 6-star Tera Raid Battles. Find out what you need to do to unlock them!

Alright, so you're looking to snag some Ability Patches in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, huh? These are super important if you want to change a Pokémon's regular ability into its rare Hidden Ability. Honestly, Hidden Abilities can make a huge difference, especially if you're into the competitive scene or just want to optimize your team.

So, how do you actually get them?

Here's the deal: Right now, the only way to get your hands on Ability Patches is by tackling 6-star Tera Raid Battles. Yeah, they're tough! But before you can even attempt those, you've got a bit of a checklist to get through. You'll need to finish all three main story paths, then conquer the post-game tournaments, and finally, you'll have to beat a bunch of 5-star Tera Raid Battles. It's a bit of a grind, but totally worth it for those rare abilities.

Heads up on 6-star Raids:

These 6-star Tera Raids pit you against Level 90 Pokémon. Seriously, they hit hard! Trying to do these with AI teammates can be a real struggle, so your best bet is to team up with other players online. You'll have a much better shot at winning that way. Also, don't forget to use Battle Items like X-Attack during the raid – they can really boost your damage output and help you take down the Tera Pokémon faster.

Using your Ability Patch:

Once you finally get that coveted Ability Patch, just open your bag. Go to the 'Other Items' tab, select the patch, and then pick the Pokémon from your team you want to use it on. It'll change their ability to a Hidden Ability if they have one. You'll see if a Pokémon can use a Hidden Ability or not right below its icon – it'll say 'Can Use' or 'Can't use'. Pretty straightforward once you've got the patch in hand!