Which raids give ability patches?

Which Raids Give Ability Patches? A Comprehensive Guide for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Players

If you’re a player of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you may have come across the Ability Patch item, which can change a Pokémon’s ability into its Hidden Ability. But to get this elusive item, you need to farm the right types of raids, a process that requires patience and dedication. In this article, we’ll break down the answers to the questions: which raids give ability patches?

Getting Ability Patches via Raids

Ability patches can only be obtained by participating in six-star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Here’s why:

• The items have an extremely low drop rate, with each 6-star raid having only a 4.5% chance of dropping an Ability Patch.

Unlocking Ability Patches in the Main Storyline and Postgame

To start farming 6-star raids and gaining Ability Patches, you’ll need to progress through the game’s main storyline until you reach the crown Tundra. Here’s when you can gain access to the needed raids and items:

This means you’ll need to complete three main storylines (which include catching the three Paldea Champions: Nemila, Bell, and Mela) before getting access to these raids.

Abilities Not Available via Patches (Including Battle Bond)

It’s worth noting that while Ability Patches can give you certain abilities, there are those that cannot be gained through this method, specifically:

• Battle Bond, which cannot be changed using a Ability Patch because it’s not an ability a Pokémon can learn.

Conclusion
To summarize: Ability patches can only be gained by participating in six-star Tera Raids, which have an extremely low 4.5% drop rate. To get these raids, you must unlock the Crown Tundra by completing the game’s main storylines. While Ability Patches can unlock various abilities, including Hidden ones, Battle Bond and other specific abilities can’t be accessed through this method.

Additional Table

In this additional table, I have summarized the drop rates of Ability patches in 6-Star Raids, including the total 98.5% drop rate chances. You can easily refer back to the previous content for more understanding the drop chance percentages.