O-Power

O-Powers (Japanese: パワー O-Power) are temporary bonus effects that are used from the Player Search System. They are very similar to.

O-Powers can be shared with other nearby or online players. If another player uses one while connected online or within wireless distance, the player can tap their glowing icon to use it as well.

While the player starts with some O-Powers, additional O-Powers are given to the player by Mr. Bonding in various buildings across Kalos in Pokémon X and Y, or by the old guys in Mauville City in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

O-Powers can be upgraded by frequent usage. After 15 uses of a Level 1 O-Power, it will be upgraded to Level 2, and after 30 uses of a Level 2 O-Power, it will be upgraded to Level 3. Each level after the previous one will provide a more significant effect but cost more energy to activate. There are also more powerful O-Powers classed S and MAX, but these are not available to the player directly. S O-Powers may be given out during special distribution periods at a Pokémon Center store. Some MAX O-Powers can be received from in Super-Secret Bases.

Within the games, O-Powers are described as mysterious forces. In, , the player can find a man in Haina Desert who purports to be from space. This man claims to have received a gift of "star pulses" from a group of and/or  30 years ago. Sometime after that, he entrusted the O-Powers to Hoenn's old guys. Eventually, when the old guys wanted to retire, they bequeathed their powers to a "powerless" man who transformed into Mr. Bonding, who set off on his own journey to "give O-Powers to Trainers around the world".

O-Power energy
Using an O-Power costs energy, which is measured by a gauge filled with several circles. At the lowest rate of O-Power regeneration, it takes 4 minutes to fill an entire circle. The O-Power meter regenerates more quickly based on the number of steps counted for the current day on the user's 3DS. The user does not need to have the game running while they accumulate steps on their 3DS. This bonus can be seen as a number next to the clock by the energy gauge. Because the step counter resets at midnight, this regeneration bonus also resets at midnight. The thresholds are as follows:

Hatching Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in Café Introversion in Lumiose City after getting all of the other O-Powers and attaining high.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Apartment 3 in after the old guys transform the powerless man from Apartment 11 into Mr. Bonding. This will only happen once has left the Mauville City Pokémon Center, which requires that the player has entered the Hall of Fame.

This power works by shortening the length of an Egg cycle and can be stacked with the effects of or.

Bargain Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in Hotel Richissime.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after trading with him for the second time, which requires that the player have the. A one-time Bargain Power MAX can be received from who offer the service "Tell my fortune".

Prize Money Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Cyllage City hotel.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his trendy words for the first time. The Bard will only appear once the player has the and the Hipster has left. A one-time Prize Money Power MAX can be received from who offer the service "Tell my fortune".

This power can be stacked with the effects of and the Amulet Coin or Luck Incense. This power's effect also applies to.

Exp. Point Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Anistar City Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his song for the second time, which requires that the player have the.

This power can be stacked with the effects of holding a Lucky Egg.

Capture Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives their starter Pokémon.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives the application. A one-time Capture Power MAX can be received from who offer the service "Tell my fortune".

Encounter Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Laverre City Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his trendy words for the second time, which requires that the player have the.

The Encounter Power cannot be used on others.

Stealth Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Couriway Town hotel.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after trading with him for the first time. The Trader will only appear once the player has the and the Bard has left.

The Stealth Power cannot be used on others.

HP Restoring Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives their starter Pokémon.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives the application.

PP Restoring Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Snowbelle City Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his story for the first time. The Storyteller will only appear once the Trader has left, which requires the.

Full Recovery Power
This O-Power is equivalent to an S or MAX version of the HP Recovery and PP Recovery Powers combined.

A one-time Full Recovery Power can be received from who offer the service "Tell my fortune".

Befriending Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Coumarine City Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his trendy words for the first time. The Hipster will only appear once the player has the and Giddy has left.

This power boosts the amount of friendship gained whenever friendship increases. It can be stacked with the effects of holding a Soothe Bell.

Attack Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Lumiose City gate.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives the application.

Defense Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Lumiose City gate.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives the application.

Sp. Atk. Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Camphrier Town hotel.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives the application.

Sp. Def. Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Ambrette Town hotel.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives the application.

Speed Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Geosenge Town hotel.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his ramblings for the first time.

Critical Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Shalour City Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by Giddy in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his ramblings for the second time.

Accuracy Power
In Pokémon X and Y, this O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the Dendemille Town Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this O-Power is given to the player by in the Mauville City Pokémon Center after listening to his trendy words for the second time, which requires that the player have the.

Trivia

 * The minimum time required to upgrade all O-Powers is 4 days, 5 hours, and 20 minutes, supposing the player uses O-Powers entirely on others and their energy regeneration rate is always 1×.
 * If the player never uses O-Powers on others, it will take at least 7 days, 18 hours, and 20 minutes to completely upgrade the O-Powers.

In other languages
O-Kräfte Poder O O-Aura Player Search System Oパワー O-力量