The summary of ‘Hidden Power ALWAYS Sucked’

The YouTube video discusses the Hidden Power move in Pokemon and its evolution across different generations. Hidden Power's base power fluctuations, reliance on IVs, and limitations for legendary Pokemon are highlighted. The speaker points out the challenges of obtaining specific types with decent power levels, emphasizing Hidden Power's unreliability in competitive battles due to RNG. Multi-Attack is suggested as a superior alternative, offering more versatility and power. Overall, the video underscores the shortcomings of Hidden Power compared to other moves like Multi-Attack.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses Hidden Power in Pokemon, a move that was popular among competitive players before 8th generation. Hidden Power had a base power that fluctuated between 30-70 before 6th gen when it became a static 60 base power. It could be any type of attack except Normal, ???, and Fairy type, determined by the Pokemon’s IVs. Hidden Power’s reliance on IVs made it challenging to obtain specific types for legendary Pokemon, limiting their coverage options. Fighting-type Hidden Power required specific even IVs, making it complex and impractical.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges and limitations of Hidden Power in Pokémon. They mention how Hidden Power’s base power can be low, making it difficult to get the best type with a decent power level. The speaker also highlights how Hidden Power evolved over generations, becoming a special move in the 4th generation and gaining the ability to thaw frozen Pokémon. They argue that Hidden Power’s reliance on RNG makes it unreliable for competitive battles. The speaker suggests that Multi-Attack is a better alternative to Hidden Power, offering more versatility and power, especially after a base power increase in a later generation. Overall, the video emphasizes the shortcomings of Hidden Power compared to other moves like Multi-Attack.