diff --git a/src/field_control_avatar.c b/src/field_control_avatar.c
index eee9db915e..f74f43cfc8 100644
--- a/src/field_control_avatar.c
+++ b/src/field_control_avatar.c
@@ -189,6 +189,10 @@ int ProcessPlayerFieldInput(struct FieldInput *input)
         ShowStartMenu();
         return TRUE;
     }
+    
+    if (input->tookStep && TryFindHiddenPokemon())
+        return TRUE;
+    
     if (input->pressedSelectButton && UseRegisteredKeyItemOnField() == TRUE)
         return TRUE;