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Pokemon X/Y O-Powers Guide and Locations
O-Powers
O-Powers are given out by a guy that pops up in random places, called Mr. Bonding. These O-Powers give the player that uses them (or receives them from a friend) special powers for a limited time.
They also increase in level the more they are used, each level costing more energy but giving out a greater effect than an earlier level. You can still use levels below, you just unlock access to level 2 or 3 as you use them more.
To level them up, you have to use Level 1 15 times and then Level 2 30 times. (Using Level 1 won't help you unlock Level 3.)
There are 16 in total, with 15 of them being a simple case of finding Mr. Bonding, the 16th though you have to do some extra work (but in my opinion it is the only one I could really use often).
Attack Power
This O-Power raises your pokemon's attack stat in battle. Of course this means it only works in battle, and it lasts for 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 3 energy
- Level 2- 4 energy
- Level 3- 5 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
It is found in the gate house between Route 5 and Lumiose City
Defense Power
This raises your pokemon's defense stat in battle, also only working in battle. This also lasts for 3 minutes (hint; most of them do).
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 3 energy
- Level 2- 4 energy
- Level 3- 5 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
It is given to you with Attack Power, in the gate house between Route 5 and Lumiose City.
Sp. Attack Power
This O-Power raises your pokemon's Sp. Attack stat in battle, works only in battle, and lasts 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 3 energy
- Level 2- 4 energy
- Level 3- 5 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
This time Mr. Bonding is hiding in Camphier Hotel, find his room and he will give you his power.
Sp. Defense Power
This power raises your pokemon's Sp. Defense stat while in battle, only works in battle, and also lasts 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 3 energy
- Level 2- 4 energy
- Level 3- 5 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Mr. Bonding is in Ambrette Hotel for this O-Power.
Accuracy Power
Much like the previous powers, this one increases a stat. Accuracy this time, lasts 3 minutes, only in battle.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 3 energy
- Level 2- 4 energy
- Level 3- 5 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
This time Mr. Bonding is in Dendemille Town, the Pokemon Center.
Speed Power
This O-Power will increase your pokemon's Speed stat in battle, only in battle, and only for 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 3 energy
- Level 2- 4 energy
- Level 3- 5 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Look for Mr. Bonding in Geosenge hotel, I heard he booked a room.
HP Restoring Power
This power immediately restores HP of your lead pokemon immediately, I believe only if you have 1.1 installed. Level 1 does 20, Level 2 does 50, and Level 3 does 200 hp.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Mr. Bonding is on Route 5 if you didn't get it automatically when you received your starter pokemon.
Capture Power
Finally, an O-Power that doesn't work in battle. This one increases your chances of capturing a pokemon, helpful before a legendary fight or if you're shiny hunting. It lasts 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 4 energy
- Level 2- 5 energy
- Level 3- 6 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
This one is also on Route 5 if you didn't get it automatically when you got your starter pokemon.
Exp. Point Power
This one is another battle one, giving you extra Exp. Points from battles. Level 1 increases by 20%, Level 2 by 50%, and Level 3 by 100% or double. It lasts 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 4 energy
- Level 2- 5 energy
- Level 3- 6 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
Mr. Bonding can be found in Anistar City Pokemon Center.
Prize Money Power
This power raises the money gained from a trainer battle. It lasts for 3 minutes and when paired with an Amulet Coin, could earn you some good money.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 4 energy
- Level 2- 5 energy
- Level 3- 6 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
Look for Mr. Bonding in Cyllage City Hotel, he should be easy to find.
Befriending Power
This one raises your pokemon's Happiness more by a certain amount. It lasts 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Check for Mr. Bonding in the Pokemon Center located in Courmarine City.
Encounter Power
This one is helpful when looking for rare pokemon or doing that fancy ev training. It increases your wild encounter rate for 5 minutes. This one cannot be sent to other people though.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Can't </3
Check Laverre City Pokemon Center for Mr. Bonding.
Stealth Power
Unlike the previous one, this O-Power decreases your wild encounter rate for 5 minutes, helpful if you ran out of repels or don't feel like buying them when using the radar. It also can't be sent to other people.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Can't </3
Couriway Town Hotel is the way to go for this O-Power.
PP Restoring Power
This O-Power raises your lead pokemon's PP immediately, I believe if you have 1.1 installed. Level 1 raises it by 5, Level 2 by 10, and Level 3 by 40. Go kick some butt.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Mr. Bonding is somewhere in Snowbelle City, I know you can locate him.
Bargain Power
This power decreases the amount of money you have to spend on items for 3 minutes. I think it only works in pokemarts and possibly other stores, but I do know that it doesn't work in the Lumiose City clothing store. </3
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
In Lumiose City, the Hotel Richissime, is where Mr. Bonding is hiding from you, little trainer.
Critical Power
This O-Power is to increase the amount of Critical Hits you have in battle for 3 minutes.
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Shalour City, the Pokemon Center. This is where you find him.
Hatching Power
Ah, the very last O-Power, or at least I hope you got the other 15, cause you can't get this one without them. You also need to max out your style in Lumiose City. No need to worry though if you haven't, I'll be writing up a guide to that in the next few days! In case you do have it, here's the information.
For 3 minutes, this O-Power decreases the amount of time it takes to hatch an egg (very good if you're shiny hunting this way or need to hatch a ton of eggs for some other reason).
Energy Costs;
To use on yourself:
- Level 1- 2 energy
- Level 2- 3 energy
- Level 3- 4 energy
To use on a friend:
- Level 1- 1 energy
- Level 2- 2 energy
- Level 3- 3 energy
Once you have Max Style, look for Mr. Bonding in Lumiose City in Cafe Introversion.