Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - How to Get Ability Capsule

A guide on how to get the Ability Capsules in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Pokemon BDSP). Included are the effects of using the item, where to get, and other useful tips.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - How to Get the Ability Capsule

How to the Get Ability Capsule in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl?

What is an Ability Capsule?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - Ability Capsule

The Ability Capsule is a rare usable item in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Pokemon BDSP) that changes a Pokemon’s normal Ability into its other normal Ability.

The item is particularly useful for competitive play as it allows you to tailor a Pokemon’s Ability that complements its moveset and role in the team. Note that the item must can only be used outside of battle on a Pokemon species that has more than one normal Ability. It is also worth mentioning that the new normal Ability acquired through use of the Ability Capsule is retained even after a Pokemon evolves.

Ability List

Where to Get an Ability Capsule

Battle Tower BP Exchange

You can get Ability Capsules at the Battle Tower exchange counter for 50 Battle Points (BP) each. Since they cost a good amount of BP to get, try to decide carefully the Pokemon you want to use it on. You can also trade in 200 BP to obtain Ability Patches, which changes a Pokemon’s normal Ability into its Hidden Ability.

Battle Tower Exchange Items

Turn Off Autosave Before Using

It is recommended to turn off the autosave feature beforehand to avoid making any mistakes when using Ability Capsules in the game.

How to Turn Off Autosave

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