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'''Pokémon breeding''' is a method of obtaining a new {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by producing and hatching an {{pkmn|Egg}}. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it also refers to Pokémon grooming and caretaking.
[[File:Brock grooming Electrike.png|thumb|250px|{{an|Brock}} grooming an {{p|Electrike}}]]
'''Pokémon breeding''' is a method of obtaining a new {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by producing and hatching an {{pkmn|Egg}}. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it also refers to {{pkmn|groomer|Pokémon grooming}} and {{DL|Pokémon training|caretaking}}.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
===How to breed===
===How to breed===
Pokémon can be bred by leaving two compatible Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] in [[Generation II]] and beyond, located on {{rt|34|Johto}} in [[Johto]], {{rt|117|Hoenn}} or  the [[Battle Resort]]{{sup/6|ORAS}} in [[Hoenn]], {{OBP|Four Island|town}} in the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]], {{rt|3|Unova}} in [[Unova]] and {{rt|7|Kalos}} in [[Kalos]].
In [[Generation II]] through [[Generation VI]], two compatible Pokémon can breed when left at the [[Pokémon Day Care]]. In [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]], this is instead done by leaving two compatible Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Nursery]]. In [[Generation IX]], having a [[picnic]] with two or more compatible Pokémon allows for them to breed (regardless of whether the Pokémon are in the player's [[party]] or other players' Pokémon visiting via the [[Union Circle]]). Breeding is absent in [[Generation I]], {{g|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, and {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.


Two Pokémon are compatible if they are of the same species (or share at least one [[Egg Group]]) and are of opposite genders; alternatively, breeding is usually still possible as long as one of them is {{p|Ditto}}, even if the other parent is genderless, and in fact, genderless Pokémon can breed only with Ditto. Pokémon in the {{egg|Undiscovered}} egg group cannot breed whatsoever, and Ditto cannot breed with itself. In Generation II only, Pokémon with similar IVs cannot breed, due to the likelihood of familial relation.
Two Pokémon are compatible if they share at least one [[Egg Group]] and are of opposite [[gender]]s. As an exception, {{p|Ditto}} is compatible with almost all Pokémon regardless of gender (which is the only way for [[gender unknown]] Pokémon to breed). Pokémon in the {{egg|No Eggs Discovered}} Egg Group cannot breed in any way whatsoever, and Ditto also cannot breed with another Ditto.
 
In Generation II only, if the {{stat|Defense}} [[Individual values|IVs]] of two Pokémon are the same and the {{stat|Special}} IVs are either the same or differ by 8, they cannot produce Eggs. Because of how IVs are passed down from parents, this condition suggests the Pokémon are related.
 
====Locations====
Pokémon Day Cares and Pokémon Nurseries can be found in the following locations:
{| class="roundy" style="border:5px solid #9CCD83; background:#83B46A; margin-left:10px"
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Region
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Facility
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto]]<small> ({{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} only)</small> || Pokémon Day Care || {{OBP|Four Island|town}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto]] || Pokémon Day Care || {{rt|34|Johto}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn]] || Pokémon Day Care || {{rt|117|Hoenn}}<br>[[Battle Resort]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh]] || Pokémon Day Care{{sup/4|DPPt}}<br>Pokémon Nursery{{sup/8|BDSP}} || [[Solaceon Town]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova]] || Pokémon Day Care || {{rt|3|Unova}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos]] || Pokémon Day Care || {{rt|7|Kalos}}
|- style="background:#fff;
| [[Alola]] || Pokémon Nursery || [[Paniola Ranch]]
|- style="background:#fff;
| [[Galar]] || Pokémon Nursery || {{rt|5|Galar}}<br>[[Bridge Field]]
|}


====Breeding rate====
====Breeding rate====
The chance of any two Pokémon producing an Egg is determined by their species (two {{p|Bulbasaur}} are the same species, while Bulbasaur and {{p|Ivysaur}} are not) and their [[Original Trainer]]s. In [[Generation III]] or later, the [[Day-Care Man]] will describe the two Pokémon's compatibility when the player speaks to him. In these games, an Egg may be generated after every 256 steps the player takes.
{{incomplete|section|needs= Scarlet and Violet Egg generation mechanics chart, [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1628463982875930625 Datamined mechanics link]}}
{| class="roundy" style="background: #83B46A; border: 5px solid #9CCD83" cellpadding="3px"
The chance of any two Pokémon producing an Egg is determined by their species (two {{p|Bulbasaur}} are the same species, while Bulbasaur and {{p|Ivysaur}} are not) and their [[Original Trainer]]s. In [[Generation III]] or later, the [[Day-Care Man]] will describe the two Pokémon's compatibility when the player speaks to him. An Egg may be generated after every 256 steps the player takes.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#83B46A; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Species
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Species
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | [[Original Trainer]]
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | [[Original Trainer]]
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Quote
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Quote
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Chance for Egg (...with [[Oval Charm]])
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Chance for Egg
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Same || Different || "The two seem to get along very well{{tt|!|ends in a period before Gen V}}"<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "Those two seem to get along like a house on fire." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "They really seem to like hanging out!"{{sup/6|ORAS}} || 70% (88%)
| Same || Different || "The two seem to get along very well{{tt|!|ends in a period before Gen V}}"<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "Those two seem to get along like a house on fire."{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br/>[[Battle Resort|Lad]]/[[Paniola Ranch|Lady]]: "They really seem to like hanging out!"{{sup/6|ORAS}}{{sup/7|SM}}  || 70% <small>Standard</small><br>88% <small>with {{Bag2|Oval Charm}}</small>
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Same || Same || rowspan=2 | "The two seem to get along."<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "Those two seem peaceable enough toward each other." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "The two seem to get along all right."{{sup/6|ORAS}} || rowspan=2 | 50% (80%)
| Same || Same || rowspan=2 | "The two seem to get along."<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "Those two seem peaceable enough toward each other." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "The two seem to get along all right."{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br/>[[Paniola Ranch|Lady]]: "They seem to get along all right."{{sup/7|SM}}  || rowspan=2 | 50% <small>Standard</small><br>80% <small>with {{Bag2|Oval Charm}}</small>
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Different || Different
| Different || Different
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Different || Same || "The two don't {{tt|really|Gen V+}} seem to like each other {{tt|very|Gen VI+}} much."<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "But I have to say, those two don’t seem to like each other all that much." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "But they don’t seem to like each other very much..."{{sup/6|ORAS}} || 20% (40%)
| Different || Same || "The two don't {{tt|really|Gen V+}} seem to like each other {{tt|very|Gen VI+}} much."<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "But I have to say, those two don’t seem to like each other all that much." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "But they don’t seem to like each other very much..."{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br/>[[Paniola Ranch|Lady]]: "They don't seem to like each other very much, though."{{sup/7|SM}} || 20% <small>Standard</small><br>40% <small>with {{Bag2|Oval Charm}}</small>
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Different Egg Groups, same gender, or Undiscovered group
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Different Egg Groups, same gender, No Eggs Discovered Group, or both in Ditto Group
| style="background:#FFF" | "The two prefer to play with other Pokémon {{tt|more|Gen IV+}} than {{tt|with|Gen IV+}} each other."<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "Those two would really rather play with other Pokémon, though, and not each other." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "Seems they’d rather play with other Pokémon&mdash;not so much with each other."{{sup/6|ORAS}}
| style="background:#FFF" | "The two prefer to play with other Pokémon {{tt|more|Gen IV+}} than {{tt|with|Gen IV+}} each other."<br/>[[Hoenn Route 117|Man]]: "Those two would really rather play with other Pokémon, though, and not each other." / [[Battle Resort|Lad]]: "Seems they’d rather play with other Pokémon&mdash;not so much with each other."{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br/>[[Paniola Ranch|Lady]]: "They don't seem to like playing together, though."{{sup/7|SM}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 0%
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 0%
|}
|}
The chances of finding an Egg are different in Generation II, and the compatibility can be checked by interacting with the Pokémon themselves instead of with the Day-Care Man. In these games, there is a chance to generate an Egg after every step.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background: #83B46A; border: 5px solid #9CCD83" cellpadding="3px"
The chances of finding an Egg are different in Generation II, and the compatibility can be checked by interacting with the Pokémon themselves instead of with the Day-Care Man.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#83B46A; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Species
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Species
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | [[Original Trainer]]
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | [[Original Trainer]]
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Quotes
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Quotes
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" |Chance for Egg per step<br/>(equivalent per 256 steps)
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" |Chance for Egg
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Same || Different || "It appears to care for <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 0.19% (39.1%)
| Same || Different || "It appears to care for <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 31.25% (<sup>80</sup>/<sub>256</sub>)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Same || Same || "It's friendly with <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 0.14% (29.2%)
| Same || Same || "It's friendly with <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 15.63% (<sup>40</sup>/<sub>256</sub>)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Different || Different || "It's friendly with <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 0.1% (22.1%)
| Different || Different || "It's friendly with <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 11.72% (<sup>30</sup>/<sub>256</sub>)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Different || Same || "It shows interest in <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 0.04% (9.5%)
| Different || Same || "It shows interest in <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 3.91% (<sup>10</sup>/<sub>256</sub>)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan=2 | Different Egg Groups, same gender,<br/>or Undiscovered group || "It has no interest in <other's Pokémon nickname>." || 0%
| colspan=2 | Different Egg Groups, same gender,<br/>No Eggs Discovered Group, or both in Ditto Group || "It has no interest in <other Pokémon's nickname>." || 0%
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Both Pokémon's Defense [[IV]]s are the same and<br/>their Special IVs are different by either 0 or 8
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Both Pokémon's Defense [[IV]]s are the same and<br/>their Special IVs are different by either 0 or 8
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====Receiving the Egg====
====Receiving the Egg====
When there are two compatible Pokémon in the Day Care, the game will periodically decide whether the Day-Care Man has found an Egg, with the chances depending on the compatibility of the two Pokémon as detailed in the section above.
When there are two compatible Pokémon in the Day Care or Nursery, the game will periodically decide whether the NPC standing outside the facility has found an Egg, with the chances depending on the compatibility of the two Pokémon as detailed in the section above.


If an Egg was produced, the Day-Care Man will move from his default position so that the player can know he has an Egg.
If an Egg was produced, the NPC will move from their default position so that the player can know they have an Egg.
*In [[Generation II]], he will appear in the Day Care's yard.
*In [[Generation II]], the Day-Care Man will appear in the Day Care's yard.
*In [[Generation III]], he will step out of line with the fence.
*In [[Generation III]], the Day-Care Man will step out of line with the fence.
*In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, he will face the road instead of facing down.
*In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the Day-Care Man will face the road instead of facing down.
*In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, he will face left or right instead of down and call the player over the [[Pokégear]].
*In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Day-Care Man will face left or right instead of down and call the player over the [[Pokégear]].
*In [[Generation V]], he will call out to the player when they are passing by on the road below.
*In [[Generation V]], the Day-Care Man will call out to the player when they are passing by on the road below.
**In {{2v2|Black|White}}, however, the Day-Care Man will not call out to the player if the player's party is full, even if he has found an Egg.
**In {{2v2|Black|White}}, however, the Day-Care Man will not call out to the player if the player's party is full, even if he has found an Egg.
*In [[Generation VI]], he will face the road instead of in towards the Day Care.
*In [[Generation VI]], the Day-Care Man will face the road instead of in towards the Day Care.
The Day-Care Man will hand the player an {{pkmn|Egg}} if he or she replies that they want the Egg and if they have an empty slot in their party. If the player tells the Day-Care Man they do not want the Egg, he will permanently keep it. If the player says they want the Egg but does not have a spare slot, the Day-Care Man will keep it until the player returns, when he will offer it again; otherwise, there is no way to refuse the Egg and receive it later.
*In [[Generation VII]] and [[Generation VIII]], the Pokémon Nursery lady will fold her arms, with her right hand under her chin.
The NPC will hand the player an {{pkmn|Egg}} if the player replies that they want it. If the player replies they do not want the Egg, the NPC will permanently keep it. Prior to Generation VII, the player will only be given the Egg if they have an empty slot in their [[party]] for it to fill; if the player says they want the Egg but does not have a spare slot, the Day-Care Man will keep it until the player next speaks to him, at which point he will offer it again. In Generation VII and Generation VIII, the player no longer needs an empty slot in the party to accept an Egg, with any Eggs accepted with a full party being automatically sent to a [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]].
 
In [[Generation IX]], Eggs will appear during [[picnic]]s in the basket in front of the picnic table while any two compatible Pokémon are in the picnic (including both the player's [[party]] and any other players' Pokémon also present via the [[Union Circle]]). When an Egg is collected from the basket, it is automatically sent to a Box. More than one Egg can be found in the basket at once.


====What will hatch====
====What will hatch====
After taking enough steps, the Egg will hatch into a [[level]] 1 ([[Generation IV]] onward) or level 5 ([[Generation II]] and {{Gen|III}}) first-stage Pokémon of the female species' (or non-Ditto parent's) evolutionary chain.
After taking enough steps, the Egg will hatch into a [[level]] 5 ([[Generation II]] and {{Gen|III}}) or level 1 ([[Generation IV]] onward) first-stage Pokémon of the female species's (or non-Ditto parent's) evolutionary [[Chain breeding|chain]].


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF6DE; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Offspring
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Offspring
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Ditto breeding
 
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same species breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:445Garchomp.png|96px]]
| [[File:0553Krookodile.png|96px|link=Krookodile (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:132Ditto.png|96px]]
| [[File:0553Krookodile.png|96px|link=Krookodile (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:443Gible.png|96px]]
| [[File:0551Sandile.png|96px|link=Sandile (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Garchomp|000}}
| {{pcolor|Krookodile|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Ditto|000}}
| {{pcolor|Krookodile|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Gible|000}}
| {{pcolor|Sandile|000}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same species breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Ditto breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:609Chandelure.png|96px]]
| [[File:0887Dragapult.png|96px|link=Dragapult (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:609Chandelure.png|96px]]
| [[File:0132Ditto.png|96px|link=Ditto (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:607Litwick.png|96px]]
| [[File:0885Dreepy.png|96px|link=Dreepy (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Chandelure|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Dragapult|000}}
| {{pcolor|Chandelure|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Ditto|000}}
| {{pcolor|Litwick|000}}
| {{pcolor|Dreepy|000}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|evolution}} family breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|evolution}} family breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:466Electivire.png|96px]]
| [[File:0936Armarouge.png|96px|link=Armarouge (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:125Electabuzz.png|96px]]
| [[File:0937Ceruledge.png|96px|link=Ceruledge (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:239Elekid.png|96px]]
| [[File:0935Charcadet.png|96px|link=Charcadet (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Electivire|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Armarouge|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Electabuzz|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Ceruledge|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Elekid|000}}
| {{pcolor|Charcadet|000}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|Egg Group}} breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|Egg Group}} breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:136Flareon.png|96px]]
| [[File:392Infernape.png|96px|link=Infernape (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:400Bibarel.png|96px]]
| [[File:308Medicham.png|96px|link=Medicham (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:399Bidoof.png|96px]]
| [[File:307Meditite.png|96px|link=Meditite (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Flareon|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Bibarel|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Medicham|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Bidoof|000}}
| {{pcolor|Meditite|000}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{color2|000|Field (Egg group)|Field}}/{{color2|000|Human-Like (Egg group)|Human-Like}}
| {{color2|000|Human-Like (Egg group)|Human-Like}}
| {{color2|000|Human-Like (Egg group)|Human-Like}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{color2|000|Undiscovered (Egg Group)|Undiscovered Egg Group}} breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{color2|000|No Eggs Discovered (Egg Group)|No Eggs Discovered Egg Group}} breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:485Heatran.png|96px]]
| [[File:0984Great_Tusk.png|96px|link=Great Tusk (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:485Heatran.png|96px]]
| [[File:0990Iron_Treads.png|96px|link=Iron Treads (Pokémon)]]
! <sc>None</sc>
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Great Tusk|000}}
| {{pcolor|Iron Treads |000}}
! <sc>None</sc>
! <sc>None</sc>
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Heatran|000}}{{color|0070f8|}}
| {{color2|000|No Eggs Discovered (Egg group)|No Eggs Discovered}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Heatran|000}}{{color|e82010|}}
| {{color2|000|No Eggs Discovered (Egg group)|No Eggs Discovered}}
! style="background:#9CCD83" | <sc>None</sc>
! N/A
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Different {{color2|000|Egg Group}} breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Different {{color2|000|Egg Group}} breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:430Honchkrow.png|96px]]
| [[File:389Torterra.png|96px|link=Torterra (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:040Wigglytuff.png|96px]]
| [[File:398Staraptor.png|96px|link=Staraptor (Pokémon)]]
! <sc>None</sc>
! <sc>None</sc>
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Honchkrow|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|000}}{{color|0070f8|♂}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Wigglytuff|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Staraptor|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
! style="background:#9CCD83" | <sc>None</sc>
! <sc>None</sc>
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{color2|000|Monster (Egg group)|Monster}}/{{color2|000|Grass (Egg group)|Grass}}
| {{color2|000|Flying (Egg group)|Flying}}
! N/A
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|gender}} breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Same {{color2|000|gender}} breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:403Shinx.png|96px]]
| [[File:395Empoleon.png|96px|link=Empoleon (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:400Bibarel.png|96px]]
| [[File:395Empoleon.png|96px|link=Empoleon (Pokémon)]]
! <sc>None</sc>
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|000}}{{color|e82010|♀}}
! <sc>None</sc>
! <sc>None</sc>
|-  
|-
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Shinx|000}}{{color|e82010|}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{color2|000|Water 1 (Egg group)|Water 1}}/{{color2|000|Field (Egg group)|Field}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Bibarel|000}}{{color|e82010|}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{color2|000|Water 1 (Egg group)|Water 1}}/{{color2|000|Field (Egg group)|Field}}
! style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <sc>None</sc>
! style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}
|}


=====Gender-counterpart species=====
=====Gender-counterpart species=====
There are two pairs of Pokémon families where the male and female are different species. In these cases, an Egg produced may hatch into either the male or female variant. The pairs are the following:
There are two pairs of Pokémon families where the male and female are different species. In these cases, an Egg produced has an even chance to hatch into either the male or female variant. The pairs are the following:


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF6DE; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Poison Pin Pokémon
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Poison Pin Pokémon
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:029Nidoran.png|96px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0029Nidoran.png|96px|link=Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="2" |  
| rowspan="2" |
| {{MSP|029|Nidoran♀}}
| [[File:0029Nidoran.png|96px|link=Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| {{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}
| [[File:0032Nidoran.png|96px|link=Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)]]
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | Any compatible<br>Pokémon
| rowspan="2" | Any compatible<br>Pokémon
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
| {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}}
| {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:032Nidoran.png|96px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0032Nidoran.png|96px|link=Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)]]<br>[[File:0033Nidorino.png|96px|link=Nidorino (Pokémon)]]<br>[[File:0034Nidoking.png|96px|link=Nidoking (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:132Ditto.png|96px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0132Ditto.png|96px|link=Ditto (Pokémon)]]
| {{MSP|029|Nidoran♀}}
| [[File:0029Nidoran.png|96px|link=Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| {{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}
| [[File:0032Nidoran.png|96px|link=Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)]]
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}},<br>{{pcolor|Nidorino|000}},<br>or {{pcolor|Nidoking|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | Ditto
| rowspan="2" | Ditto
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}
| {{pcolor|Nidoran♀|000}}{{tt|*|Generation V onward}}
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}}
| {{pcolor|Nidoran♂|000}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Firefly Pokémon
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Firefly Pokémon
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:314Illumise.png|96px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0314Illumise.png|96px|link=Illumise (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="2" |  
| rowspan="2" |
| {{MSP|313|Volbeat}}
| [[File:0313Volbeat.png|96px|link=Volbeat (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| {{MSP|314|Illumise}}
| [[File:0314Illumise.png|96px|link=Illumise (Pokémon)]]
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | Any compatible<br>Pokémon
| rowspan="2" | Any compatible<br>Pokémon
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
| {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
|-  
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}
| {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:313Volbeat.png|96px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0313Volbeat.png|96px|link=Volbeat (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:132Ditto.png|96px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0132Ditto.png|96px|link=Ditto (Pokémon)]]
| {{MSP|313|Volbeat}}
| [[File:0313Volbeat.png|96px|link=Volbeat (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| {{MSP|314|Illumise}}
| [[File:0314Illumise.png|96px|link=Illumise (Pokémon)]]
|-  
|-
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | Ditto
| style="background:#9CCD83" rowspan="2" | Ditto
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" | {{pcolor|Volbeat|000}}
|-  
|-
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}{{tt|*|Generation V onward}}
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Illumise|000}}{{tt|*|Generation V onward}}
|}
|}


=====Incense breeding=====
=====Incense breeding=====
There are several Pokémon which can produce two different kinds of Eggs, dependent on whether or not a parent of the Egg [[held item|held]] a specific [[incense]] when it was produced.
Prior to [[Generation IX]], there were several Pokémon which could produce two different kinds of Eggs, with a [[baby Pokémon]] being produced only if a parent of the Egg [[held item|held]] a specific [[incense]] when it was produced. Starting in Generation IX, these Pokémon will always produce the baby Pokémon regardless of held item.


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF6DE; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Marill and Azumarill
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Marill and Azumarill
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" | [[File:183Marill.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0183Marill.png|96px|link=Marill (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:184Azumarill.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0184Azumarill.png|96px|link=Azumarill (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Sea Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Sea Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|298|Azurill}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0298Azurill.png|96px|link=Azurill (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Sea Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Sea Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|183|Marill}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0183Marill.png|96px|link=Marill (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Wobbuffet
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Wobbuffet
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:202Wobbuffet.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:0202Wobbuffet.png|96px|link=Wobbuffet (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Lax Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Lax Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|360|Wynaut}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0360Wynaut.png|96px|link=Wynaut (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Lax Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Lax Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|202|Wobbuffet}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0202Wobbuffet.png|96px|link=Wobbuffet (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Roselia and Roserade
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Roselia and Roserade
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" | [[File:315Roselia.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0315Roselia.png|96px|link=Roselia (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:407Roserade.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0407Roserade.png|96px|link=Roserade (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Rose Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Rose Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|406|Budew}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0406Budew.png|96px|link=Budew (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Rose Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Rose Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|315|Roselia}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0315Roselia.png|96px|link=Roselia (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Chimecho
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Chimecho
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:358Chimecho.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:0358Chimecho.png|96px|link=Chimecho (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Pure Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Pure Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|433|Chingling}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0433Chingling.png|96px|link=Chingling (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Pure Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Pure Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|358|Chimecho}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0358Chimecho.png|96px|link=Chimecho (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Sudowoodo
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Sudowoodo
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:185Sudowoodo.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:0185Sudowoodo.png|96px|link=Sudowoodo (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Rock Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Rock Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|438|Bonsly}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0438Bonsly.png|96px|link=Bonsly (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Rock Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Rock Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0185Sudowoodo.png|96px|link=Sudowoodo (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Sudowoodo|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Sudowoodo|000}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Mr. Mime
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Mr. Mime and Mr. Rime
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:122Mr. Mime.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0122Mr. Mime.png|96px|link=Mr. Mime (Pokémon)]]<br>[[File:0122Mr. Mime-Galar.png|96px|link=Mr. Mime (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Odd Incense}}
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0866Mr. Rime.png|96px|link=Mr. Rime (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|439|Mime Jr.}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Odd Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0439Mime Jr.png|96px|link=Mime Jr. (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Odd Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Odd Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0122Mr. Mime.png|96px|link=Mr. Mime (Pokémon)]]<br>[[File:0122Mr. Mime-Galar.png|96px|link=Mr. Mime (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}
| rowspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mr. Rime|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mime Jr.|000}}
| colspan="2" | {{pcolor|Mime Jr.|000}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Chansey and Blissey
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Chansey and Blissey
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" | [[File:113Chansey.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0113Chansey.png|96px|link=Chansey (Pokémon)]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:242Blissey.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" | [[File:0242Blissey.png|96px|link=Blissey (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Luck Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Luck Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|440|Happiny}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0440Happiny.png|96px|link=Happiny (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Luck Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Luck Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|113|Chansey}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0113Chansey.png|96px|link=Chansey (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Mantine
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Mantine
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:226Mantine.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:0226Mantine.png|96px|link=Mantine (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Wave Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Wave Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|458|Mantyke}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0458Mantyke.png|96px|link=Mantyke (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Wave Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Wave Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|226|Mantine}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0226Mantine.png|96px|link=Mantine (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Snorlax
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="4" | Snorlax
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:143Snorlax.png|96px]]
| rowspan="4" colspan="2" | [[File:0143Snorlax.png|96px|link=Snorlax (Pokémon)]]
| height=32px | {{bag|Full Incense}}
| height=32px | {{bag/s|Full Incense|SV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|446|Munchlax}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0446Munchlax.png|96px|link=Munchlax (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | Full Incense
| height=32px | {{color2|000|Full Incense}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px |  
| height=32px |
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|143|Snorlax}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:0143Snorlax.png|96px|link=Snorlax (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| height=32px | No item
| height=32px | No item
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|-
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Snorlax|000}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{pcolor|Snorlax|000}}
|}
=====Regional forms=====
If a Pokémon has [[regional form]]s, then its offspring will always hatch into the form native to that region. However, if a parent of a foreign form is holding an [[Everstone]] and is from the same evolutionary family as the offspring, then the offspring will hatch into that parent's form.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF6DE; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Offspring
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | In {{color2|000|Paldea}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:0194Wooper.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0194Wooper.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0194Wooper-Paldea.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}{{male}}
| {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}{{female}}
| Paldean {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:0194Wooper-Paldea.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0195Quagsire.png|96px|link=Quagsire (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0194Wooper.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| Paldean {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}{{male}}
| {{pcolor|Quagsire|000}}{{female}}<br>{{bag/s|Everstone|SV|size=24px}} <small>{{color2|000|Everstone}}</small>
| {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:0195Quagsire.png|96px|link=Quagsire (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0132Ditto.png|96px|link=Ditto (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0194Wooper.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Quagsire|000}}{{male}}<br>{{bag/s|Everstone|SV|size=24px}} <small>{{color2|000|Everstone}}</small>
| {{pcolor|Ditto|000}}
| {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:0054Psyduck.png|96px|link=Psyduck (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0194Wooper.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0194Wooper-Paldea.png|96px|link=Wooper (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Psyduck|000}}{{male}}<br>{{bag/s|Everstone|SV|size=24px}} <small>{{color2|000|Everstone}}</small>
| {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}{{female}}
| Paldean {{pcolor|Wooper|000}}
|}
|}


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There is one special case, where a Pokémon can produce offspring that cannot evolve into it exclusively, and they are not gender counterparts.
There is one special case, where a Pokémon can produce offspring that cannot evolve into it exclusively, and they are not gender counterparts.


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF6DE; border:5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Parents
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! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Ditto breeding
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | Ditto breeding
|- style="background:#83B46A"
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:490Manaphy.png|96px]]
| [[File:0490Manaphy.png|96px|link=Manaphy (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:132Ditto.png|96px]]
| [[File:0132Ditto.png|96px|link=Ditto (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:489Phione.png|96px]]
| [[File:0489Phione.png|96px|link=Phione (Pokémon)]]
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}}
| {{pcolor|Manaphy|000}}
| {{pcolor|Ditto|000}}
| {{pcolor|Phione|000}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| [[File:0489Phione.png|96px|link=Phione (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0132Ditto.png|96px|link=Ditto (Pokémon)]]
| [[File:0489Phione.png|96px|link=Phione (Pokémon)]]
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===Hatching Eggs===
===Hatching Eggs===
The time it takes for an Egg to hatch depends on its species' required number of [[Egg cycles]]. {{p|Magikarp}} have the fewest Egg cycles, meaning they hatch the fastest. Some baby Pokémon in the {{egg3|Undiscovered}}, such as {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Igglybuff}}, hatch quickly as well. Besides these, most Pokémon take considerable time to hatch. Rare and powerful Pokémon, like {{p|Dratini}}, {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Chansey}}, and more, start with a high number of Egg cycles and take a long time to hatch.
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The time it takes for an Egg to hatch depends on its species's required number of [[Egg cycles]]. {{p|Magikarp}} have the fewest Egg cycles, meaning they hatch the fastest. Some baby Pokémon in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}, such as {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Pichu}}, and {{p|Igglybuff}}, hatch quickly as well. Besides these, most Pokémon take considerable time to hatch. Rare and powerful Pokémon, like {{p|Dratini}}, {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Chansey}}, and more, start with a high number of Egg cycles and take a long time to hatch. Most [[Legendary Pokémon]] have a very high number of Egg cycles, although it's not possible to get these Pokémon in an egg in-game.


"Time" is actually determined by Egg cycle completion, which is determined by in-game steps or biking. An Egg cycle is a counted number of steps that activate breeding related programs in the game. One Egg cycle lasts 256 steps in the second and third generations, 255 steps in the fourth generation, and 257 steps in later generations. When the game reaches the end of an Egg cycle, it does a few things: the step counter for the cycle is reset to zero, the game randomly decides if an Egg is to be found at the Day Care (if compatible Pokémon are present in the Day Care at the time), and all (or only a few) Eggs currently in the player's [[party]] have their Egg cycle count reduced by one. If the Egg cycle count for an Egg reaches zero after being reduced (in the second and in the fifth or later generations) or is zero when it would be reduced (in the third and fourth generations), the Egg will begin to hatch. Prior to the fifth generation, if an Egg hatches, the game will not subtract an Egg cycle count from the rest of the Eggs after it in the party, ensuring that no two Eggs can hatch at the same time. In the fifth generation and later, if more than one Egg reaches zero at the same time, the first Egg hatches immediately while the rest hatch in order each time the player takes another step.
"Time" is actually determined by Egg cycle completion, which is determined by in-game steps or biking. An Egg cycle is a counted number of steps that activates breeding-related programs in the game. One Egg cycle lasts 256 steps in the second and third generations, 255 steps in the fourth generation, and 257 steps in later generations. When the game reaches the end of an Egg cycle, it does a few things: the step counter for the cycle is reset to zero, the game randomly decides if an Egg is to be found at the Day Care (if compatible Pokémon are present in the Day Care at the time), and all (or only a few) Eggs currently in the player's [[party]] have their Egg cycle count reduced by one. If the Egg cycle count for an Egg reaches zero after being reduced (in the second and in the fifth or later generations) or is zero when it would be reduced (in the third and fourth generations), the Egg will begin to hatch. Prior to the fifth generation, if an Egg hatches, the game will not subtract an Egg cycle count from the rest of the Eggs after it in the party, ensuring that no two Eggs can hatch at the same time. In the fifth generation and later, if more than one Egg reaches zero at the same time, the first Egg hatches immediately while the rest hatch in order each time the player takes another step. In Pokémon [[Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], each time the player is brought back to the overworld after hatching an egg, the text box with the "Oh?" message will immediately appear which means that the rest of the eggs hatch in order back to back. In [[Scarlet and Violet]], the rest of the eggs hatch in order each time the player completes 1 extra Egg cycle.


In the third and fourth generations, the Egg cycle's step counter can be reset by receiving an Egg from the Day-Care Man or the Manaphy Egg from the Mystery Gift delivery man in the [[Poké Mart]]. When an Egg is received from one of these people, the game resets the Egg cycle step counter to one in the third generation and to zero in the fourth generation.
In the third and fourth generations, the Egg cycle's step counter can be reset by receiving an Egg from the Day-Care Man or the Manaphy Egg from the Mystery Gift delivery man in the [[Poké Mart]]. When an Egg is received from one of these people, the game resets the Egg cycle step counter to one in the third generation and to zero in the fourth generation.
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As an example, in {{g|X and Y}}, a {{p|Misdreavus}} Egg starts with 25 Egg cycles, meaning it requires from 6169 to 6425 steps to hatch, depending on where the Egg cycle step counter is when the Egg is picked up. After each Egg cycle is completed, the Egg's Egg cycle count will drop by one, first to 24, then 23, then 22, and so on until the Egg cycle count hits zero, at which point the Egg will hatch into Misdreavus.
As an example, in {{g|X and Y}}, a {{p|Misdreavus}} Egg starts with 25 Egg cycles, meaning it requires from 6169 to 6425 steps to hatch, depending on where the Egg cycle step counter is when the Egg is picked up. After each Egg cycle is completed, the Egg's Egg cycle count will drop by one, first to 24, then 23, then 22, and so on until the Egg cycle count hits zero, at which point the Egg will hatch into Misdreavus.


There are ways to speed up the time required to hatch an Egg. Riding a [[Bicycle]] reduces the time required simply by making it faster to complete steps. From Pokémon Emerald onward, if a Pokémon with {{a|Flame Body}} or {{a|Magma Armor}} is in a player's party, Egg cycles are reduced by two instead of one at the end of an Egg cycle, effectively halving the steps needed to hatch the Egg. In the Misdreavus example, the Egg would start at 25, and with {{p|Slugma}} in the party, the Egg would drop 2 Egg cycle counts after each Egg cycle, to 23 then 21 then 19 and so on, until it finally drops from 1 to 0 and hatches. Having multiple Pokémon with the Ability or one with each will not increase the Egg cycle reduction. Since the fifth generation, Hatching Powers can also be used (either from {{DL|Entralink|Pass Powers}} or [[O-Power]]s) to shorten the length of an Egg cycle, making Eggs hatch 1.25, 1.5, or 2× faster depending on the strength of the power used. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Secret Pals in the player's [[Secret Base]] can also use the skill "Take care of an Egg" to reduce an Egg's Egg cycle count by half of its base Egg cycles.
There are ways to speed up the time required to hatch an Egg. Riding a [[Bicycle]] reduces the time required simply by making it faster to complete steps. From Pokémon Emerald onward, if a Pokémon with {{a|Flame Body}}, {{a|Magma Armor}}, or {{a|Steam Engine}} is in a player's party, Egg cycles are reduced by two instead of one at the end of an Egg cycle, effectively halving the steps needed to hatch the Egg. In the Misdreavus example, the Egg would start at 25, and with {{p|Slugma}} in the party, the Egg would drop 2 Egg cycle counts after each Egg cycle, to 23 then 21 then 19 and so on, until it finally drops from 1 to 0 and hatches. Having multiple Pokémon with the Ability or one with each will not increase the Egg cycle reduction. Since the fifth generation, Hatching Powers can also be used (either from {{DL|Entralink|Pass Powers}} or [[O-Power]]s) to shorten the length of an Egg cycle, making Eggs hatch 1.25, 1.5, or 2× faster depending on the strength of the power used. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Secret Pals in the player's [[Secret Base]] can also use the skill "Take care of an Egg" to reduce an Egg's Egg cycle count by half of its base Egg cycles.


===Passing moves down===
===Passing moves down===
The [[move]]s obtained by a Pokémon when hatching are as follows:
The [[move]]s obtained by a Pokémon when hatching are as follows:
* By default, the baby Pokémon will start with any moves that it learns at level 1. (In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], they knew all moves that are level 5 and below in their learnset.)
* By default, the baby Pokémon will start with any moves that it learns at level 1. (In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], they will know all moves that are level 5 and below in their learnset.)
* If both parents know a move that the baby can learn via leveling up, the Pokémon will inherit that move.
* If both parents know a move that the baby can learn via leveling up, the Pokémon will inherit that move.
* Prior to Generation VI, if the father knows any [[TM]] or [[HM]] moves (and in {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Move Tutor]] moves) that the baby is also compatible with, it will inherit the move. If a genderless Pokémon breeds with Ditto, the resultant baby will inherit any compatible TM or HM moves that the genderless non-Ditto Pokémon parent knows.
* Prior to Generation VI, if the father knows any moves that are [[TM]]s or [[HM]]s in that game (and in {{v2|Crystal}}, moves that are taught by a [[Move Tutor]]) that the baby is also compatible with, it will inherit the move. If a Pokémon species that is [[gender unknown]] (such as {{p|Magnemite}}) breeds with Ditto, the resultant baby will inherit any compatible TM or HM moves that the non-Ditto parent knows.
* If the father or (starting in Generation VI) the mother knows any specific [[Egg move]]s that the baby can learn, the baby will inherit the move. If the parents both know different Egg moves, the mother's Egg moves are passed on first, then followed by the father's.
* If the father or, starting in Generation VI, the mother knows any specific [[Egg Move]]s that the baby can learn, the baby will inherit the move.
* From {{game|Emerald}} onward, for a baby {{p|Pichu}}, if either parent is holding a [[Light Ball]], the Pichu will know {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Volt Tackle cannot be passed down as a normal Egg move.
* From {{game|Emerald}} onward, if either parent is holding a [[Light Ball]], a bred Pichu will know {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Volt Tackle cannot be passed down as a normal Egg Move.
 
If this would result in the baby possessing more than four moves, the moves take priority in the order listed: Volt Tackle, mother's Egg Moves, father's Egg Moves, TM and HM moves, inherited level-up moves, baby's default moveset. The moves passed down will be ordered on the baby Pokémon by the priority listed above.


If this would result in the baby possessing more than four moves, the moves take priority in the order listed: Volt Tackle, mother's Egg moves, father's Egg moves, TM and HM moves, inherited level-up moves, baby's default moveset. The moves passed down will be ordered on the baby Pokémon by the priority listed above.
Starting in [[Generation VI]], the [[Move Reminder]] can teach any Pokémon hatched in a Generation VI or later game any move that it knew when it hatched, if it has forgotten it. Moves that can be taught this way due to inheriting them appear at the top of the Move Reminder's list. However, even if a Pokémon meets the requirements for more than four inherited moves, only the moves it knew when it hatched can be taught by the Move Reminder.
 
Starting in [[Generation IX]], a Pokémon holding a [[Mirror Herb]] during a [[picnic]] can inherit compatible Egg Moves from other Pokémon in the picnic, regardless of Egg Groups, without the need for hatching a new Pokémon.


===Inheriting stats===
===Inheriting stats===
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A Pokémon's [[individual values]] are also passed down. This is determined differently between generations.
A Pokémon's [[individual values]] are also passed down. This is determined differently between generations.


====Generation II====
====Generation II====
In Generation II games, the baby inherits its [[stats]] from the parent of the opposite gender, unless one parent is Ditto, and in that case it inherits the stats from Ditto. The Defense {{IV}} is passed, and also either the Special IV or the Special IV plus or minus 8 (plus for values in the 0-7 range; minus for values in the 8-15 range); the Special IV has a 50% chance of remaining the same. Attack and Speed IVs are determined entirely at random, whereas HP is determined by the IVs of the other four stats, using the same formula for wild Pokémon. The probability of a Pokémon having the same IVs as its opposite-gender parent is therefore 1/512.
In Generation II games, the baby inherits its [[Statistic|stats]] from the parent of the opposite gender, unless one parent is Ditto, and in that case it inherits the stats from Ditto. The Defense {{IV}} is passed, and also either the Special IV or the Special IV plus or minus 8 (plus for values in the 0-7 range; minus for values in the 8-15 range); the Special IV has a 50% chance of remaining the same. Attack and Speed IVs are determined entirely at random, whereas HP is determined by the IVs of the other four stats, using the same formula for wild Pokémon. The probability of a Pokémon having the same IVs as its opposite-gender parent is therefore 1/512.


If the Defense IVs of two partners are the same, and the Special IVs are either the same or differ by 8, they are incompatible. This is due to the high likelihood of a family relation, hence the inability to breed.
If the Defense IVs of two partners are the same, and the Special IVs are either the same or differ by 8, the two Pokémon are incompatible. This is due to the high likelihood of a family relation, hence the inability to breed.


====Generation III====
====Generation III====
In {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, exactly three of the baby's IVs are inherited from its parents (e.g. if one parent contributes two IVs, its mate will contribute the third). The other three are determined at random, though it is possible that some of these may coincide with those of its parents without actually being inherited.
In {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, exactly three of the baby's IVs are inherited from its parents (e.g. if one parent contributes two IVs, its mate will contribute the third). The other three are determined at random, though it is possible that some of these may coincide with those of its parents without actually being inherited.


In {{game|Emerald}}, the process is similar but more complicated. First, a random IV is passed from one of the parents to the baby. Afterwards, a random IV of any stat (other than HP) is passed from either parent to the baby; if it is the same stat (not necessarily the same IV value, depending on whether or not the same parent passed it on), it will override it. Finally, another random IV of any stat other than HP and Defense is passed from one of the parents to the baby; this IV will override any of the previous two if it is from the same stat. The remaining stats (a number ranging from 3 to 5) are determined at random, again with the possibility of one or more IVs coinciding with those of the parents.
In {{game|Emerald}}, the process is similar but more complicated. First, a random IV is passed from one of the parents to the baby. Afterwards, a random IV of any stat (other than HP) is passed from either parent to the baby; if it is the same stat (not necessarily the same IV value, depending on whether or not the same parent passed it on), it will override it. Finally, another random IV of any stat other than HP and Defense is passed from one of the parents to the baby; this IV will override any of the previous two if it is from the same stat. The remaining stats (a number ranging from 3 to 5) are determined at random, again with the possibility of one or more IVs coinciding with those of the parents.


====Generation IV====
====Generation IV====
Inheriting IVs in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} is determined in the same way as in {{game|Emerald}}.
Inheriting IVs in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|Platinum}} is determined in the same way as in {{game|Emerald}}.


From {{game|Platinum}} onward, the baby will inherit three IVs, each from a different stat and from a random parent.
From {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} onward, the baby will inherit three IVs, each from a different stat and from a random parent. In addition, if either parent holds an [[Power item]], the baby will instead receive the IV of the corresponding stat from that parent, then inherit two other random IVs each from a random parent; if both parents hold a Power item, the baby will inherit the corresponding stat to their held item from one of those parents at random. For example, if a parent is holding the Power Anklet, the baby will inherit the {{stat|Speed}} IV from that parent, and it will also inherit two other different IVs from its parents, such as Attack and Special Defense. As another example, if one parent holds a Power Anklet and the other parent holds a Power Weight, the baby will inherit either the Speed IV from the first parent or the [[HP]] IV from the second parent, and it will also inherit two different IVs from its parents other than Speed or HP (whichever was successfully inherited will be the one not chosen).
 
From {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} onward, if either parent holds an [[EV-enhancing item]] (excluding the Macho Brace), the baby will instead receive the IV of the corresponding stat from that parents, then inherit two other random IVs each from a random parent; if both parents hold an EV-enhancing item (excluding the Macho Brace), the baby will inherit the corresponding stat to their held item from one of those parents at random. For example, if a parent is holding the Power Anklet, the baby will inherit the {{stat|Speed}} IV from that parent, and it will also inherit two other different IVs from its parents, such as Attack and Special Defense. As another example, if one parent holds a Power Anklet and the other parent holds a Power Weight, the baby will inherit either the Speed IV from the first parent or the {{stat|HP}} IV from the second parent, and it will also inherit two different IVs from its parents other than Speed or HP (whichever was successfully inherited will be the one not chosen).


====Generation V====
====Generation V====
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====Generation VI====
====Generation VI====
From {{g|X and Y}} onward, if at least one parent holds a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Destiny Knot}}, the baby will inherit five IVs instead of three.
From {{g|X and Y}} onward, if at least one parent holds a [[Destiny Knot]], the baby will inherit five IVs instead of three.


This can be combined with an [[EV-enhancing item]] to ensure that one desired IV is always inherited; however, the offspring will still inherit only a total of five IVs from its parents (the EV-enhancing item simply guarantees which IV will be transferred for one of the five that the Destiny Knot allows).
This can be combined with a [[Power item]] to ensure that one desired IV is always inherited; however, the offspring will still inherit only a total of five IVs from its parents (the Power item simply guarantees which IV will be transferred for one of the five that the Destiny Knot allows).


===Inheriting Natures===
===Inheriting Natures===
In {{game|Emerald}}, if the mother (in a male-female pair) or {{p|Ditto}} (in a pair that includes Ditto) is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting that Pokémon's [[Nature]].
In {{game|Emerald}}, if the mother (in a male-female pair) or {{p|Ditto}} (in a pair that includes Ditto) is holding an [[Everstone]], the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting that Pokémon's [[Nature]].


In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, inheriting Natures remains the same as in Emerald, except that passing on Natures via an Everstone will not work if the Pokémon are from different real-world countries (e.g. Argentina and Germany).
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, inheriting Natures remains the same as in Emerald, except that passing on Natures via an [[Everstone]] will not work if the Pokémon have different original languages.


In HeartGold and SoulSilver, whichever Pokémon is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}} will have a chance of passing down its Nature, regardless of gender, or whether it is breeding with a Ditto.
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, whichever Pokémon is holding an Everstone will have a chance of passing down its Nature, regardless of gender, or whether it is breeding with a Ditto.


In Black and White, inheriting Natures remains the same as in HeartGold and SoulSilver, except that passing on Natures via an Everstone will now work even if the Pokémon are from different real-world countries.  
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, inheriting Natures remains the same as in HeartGold and SoulSilver, except that passing on Natures via an Everstone will now work even if the Pokémon are from different original languages.


From {{2v2|Black|White|2}} onward, if one parent holds an {{evostone|Everstone}}, its Nature will always be passed down. If both parents are holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, a parent's Nature will still always be passed down, but which parent's Nature is passed down is randomly determined.
From {{2v2|Black|White|2}} onward, if one parent holds an Everstone, its Nature will always be passed down. If both parents are holding an Everstone, a parent's Nature will still always be passed down, but which parent's Nature is passed down is randomly determined.
 
From {{g|Sword and Shield}} onward, if a Pokémon is given a [[mint]], their stats will be changed, but the Nature used for breeding, and therefore the one that will be passed down with an Everstone, is unchanged.


===Inheriting Abilities===
===Inheriting Abilities===
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In Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}}, Abilities could not be inherited by breeding—an Egg would simply randomly be born with one of its possible Abilities. From [[Generation V]] onward, parents have a chance to pass down their Ability slot in certain circumstances.
Starting in {{2v2|Black|White}}, female Pokémon with [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Abilities]] have a 60% chance of passing on the Hidden Ability to their offspring when bred with a male Pokémon from the same [[Egg Group]]. For example, if a female {{p|Darmanitan}} with {{a|Zen Mode}} breeds with a male {{p|Simisage}}, the offspring {{p|Darumaka}} may have {{a|Inner Focus}} instead of the usual {{a|Hustle}}, and would evolve into a Darmanitan with Zen Mode (instead of {{a|Sheer Force}}). Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down from male or genderless Pokémon, and will not be passed down if the female was paired with a {{p|Ditto}}.
 
When breeding a female Pokémon with a male Pokémon, only the female Pokémon's Ability is relevant; when breeding a Pokémon with Ditto, only the non-Ditto Pokémon's Ability is relevant. If a parent's Ability is altered via [[Ability Patch]] or [[Ability Capsule]], the new Ability slot is taken into account for breeding.
 
{{p|Rockruff}} with the [[Ability]] {{a|Own Tempo}} (which evolves into {{p|Lycanroc}}'s Dusk Form) is treated as a separate form, so breeding it uses form inheritance rather than Ability inheritance mechanics.
 
====Regular Abilities====
Pokémon with two possible non-Hidden Abilities have a different Ability in slots 1 and 2, while Pokémon with only one possible non-Hidden Ability have the same Ability in both slots.
 
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if a female Pokémon is bred with a male Pokémon (but not when bred with Ditto), there is a 80% chance that its offspring will have the Ability in the same slot as the mother (regardless of whether it is a Hidden Ability or not). Pokémon bred with {{p|Ditto}} cannot pass their Abilities down. (In {{g|Black and White|s}}, non-Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down.)
 
For [[Generation VI]] onward, if the female Pokémon has a non-Hidden Ability, there is a 80% chance that its offspring will have the Ability in the same slot as the mother (regardless of whether it was bred with a male Pokémon or Ditto).
 
====Hidden Abilities====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, if a female Pokémon has its [[Hidden Ability]] and is bred with a male Pokémon (but not when bred with Ditto), there is a 60% chance that its offspring will have its Hidden Ability; in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, there is instead an 80% chance the offspring will have its Hidden Ability. (Male and [[Gender unknown|gender-unknown]] Pokémon cannot pass their Ability down in these games.)
 
From [[Generation VI]] onward, if a female Pokémon, or any Pokémon bred with Ditto, has a [[Hidden Ability]], there is a 60% chance that its offspring will have its Hidden Ability.
 
If an Egg does not inherit a Hidden Ability from a parent, it can only be born with a non-Hidden Ability.
 
===Inheriting forms===
In most cases, if a hatched species has [[List of Pokémon with form differences|multiple forms]] (not dependent on in-battle conditions), it will inherit the form of the mother or non-{{p|Ditto}} parent. {{p|Burmy}} will always hatch with the same cloak as its mother, and if bred between {{p|Mothim}} and Ditto, it will always hatch with a Plant Cloak. {{p|Rockruff}} with the [[Ability]] {{a|Own Tempo}}, which evolves into {{p|Lycanroc}}'s Dusk Form, is treated as a separate form that is inherited by its offspring. {{p|Oricorio}}, which changes its form using [[nectar]], can also pass down its form by breeding.
 
There are a few exceptions to this inheritance pattern:
* {{p|Rotom}} will always hatch into its normal form, but this form can be changed afterwards.
* In [[Nintendo 3DS]] games, {{p|Vivillon}}'s pattern depends on the set geographic area of the system at the time the save file it originated from was created, regardless of its parent's pattern. In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], hatched {{p|Scatterbug}} will only evolve into Fancy Pattern Vivillon, regardless of its parent's pattern.
** The form that Scatterbug will evolve into is predetermined when the Egg is first obtained, not when hatched or evolved.
* {{p|Furfrou}}, whose trims are temporary, will always hatch in its Natural Form.
* {{p|Sinistea}} will always hatch in its Phony Form, regardless of its parent's form.
* {{p|Poltchageist}} will always hatch in its Counterfeit Form, regardless of its parent's form.
 
Species with [[regional form]]s will hatch into whichever form is native to the region they are bred in. However, if a parent of a foreign form and the same evolutionary family is holding an [[Everstone]], the offspring will be of that parent's form instead. If both parents meet this criteria, the mother's form takes priority.


Starting in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, there is an 80% chance that the [[Ability]] slot of the female will be passed to the baby. For example, when breeding a female {{p|Pinsir}} with {{a|Hyper Cutter}}, the resultant {{p|Pinsir}} has an 80% chance of having {{a|Hyper Cutter}} rather than {{a|Mold Breaker}}. This chance does not apply if Ditto is used as either parent<!--I do not think this is the case in XY-->.
The [[Gigantamax]] Factor and the {{pkmn2|Alpha}}, Jumbo, and Mini [[mark]]s cannot be passed down by breeding.


In Generation VI, any Pokémon, including male and genderless Pokémon, can pass down their Hidden Ability when bred with Ditto. Ditto's Ability is irrelevant to inheritance. If the male is bred with another Pokémon from the same egg group, Hidden Abilities will not be passed down.
Pokémon such as {{p|Dunsparce}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, and {{p|Tandemaus}}, where the species or form they will evolve into is predetermined when they are first generated, do not follow form inheritance rules. The forms or species of the parents have no influence on the [[personality value]] or encryption constant of the offspring.


===Inheriting Poké Balls===
===Inheriting Poké Balls===
Prior to Generation VI, all hatched Pokémon are obtained in a standard red-and-white {{ball|Poké}}.
From [[Generation II]] through {{gen|V}}, all Eggs are obtained in standard red-and-white {{i|Poké Ball}}s, regardless of the type of ball either parent was obtained in. In later generations, this is still used as the default ball if another type of ball is not inherited.
 
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|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | [[Generation II]] through {{gen|V}}
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Great Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Great Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <small>'''Always'''</small> {{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Poké Ball]]
|}
{{-}}
 
In [[Generation VI]], the [[Poké Ball]] of the female Pokémon is always passed down to its offspring (even when bred with Ditto); male and [[gender unknown|gender-unknown Pokémon]] have no effect on their offspring's Poké Ball in this generation.
 
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|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | [[Generation VI]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | Male and female parents
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Great Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Great Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} and a female parent
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} and a male parent
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{male}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | <small>'''Always'''</small> {{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Poké Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} & [[Gender unknown]] Parents
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0081|Magnemite|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0081|Magnemite|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Premier Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Premier Ball]]
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" align="center" | <small>'''Always'''</small> {{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Poké Ball]]
|}
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From [[Generation VII]] onward, usually offspring will have the same Poké Ball as the female Pokémon, or the non-Ditto Pokémon when breeding with Ditto. However, if a male and female Pokémon of the same [[Pokémon (species)|species]] are bred (regardless of form), the offspring has an equal chance of inheriting either parent's Poké Ball.
 
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #FFF6DE; border: 5px solid #9CCD83"
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | [[Generation VII]] through {{gen|IX}}
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | Male and female parents<br>Different species
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Great Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Great Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | Male and female parents<br>{{tt|Same species|Form doesn't matter for ball inheritance, making it possible for alternate/regional form offspring to inherit their ball from a parent with a different form, as long as both parents are the same species.}}
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px|form=-Alola}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}{{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px|form=-Alola}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Moon Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Moon Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | <small>'''50%'''</small>{{bag/s|Moon Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Moon Ball]]<br><small>'''50%'''</small>{{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} and a female parent
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} and a male parent
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Great Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Great Ball]] {{male}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | {{bag/s|Great Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Great Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} & [[Gender unknown]] Parents
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0081|Magnemite|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0081|Magnemite|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Premier Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Premier Ball]]
| style="background:#9CCD83; {{roundybr|5px}}" align="center" | {{bag/s|Premier Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Premier Ball]]
|}
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Starting in Generation VI, the [[Poké Ball]] of the female Pokémon (other than a [[Master Ball]] and {{ball|Cherish}}, which result in the default standard Poké Ball) will be passed down to its offspring. Male and genderless Pokémon (including Ditto) have no impact on the type of Poké Ball inherited; as such, when breeding a male or genderless Pokémon with Ditto (which is the only way to breed certain species), the offspring is always obtained in a standard Poké Ball.
The [[Master Ball]], [[Cherish Ball]], and [[Strange Ball]] cannot be inherited via breeding; instead, the game treats any parent obtained in those balls as if they were in a standard Poké Ball for the purposes of inheritance.
 
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! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | [[Master Ball|Master]], [[Cherish Ball|Cherish]], & [[Strange Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | Same Species Parents
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring{{tt|*|In Generation VI, it will only take into account the ball of the female parent. If the female parent is in a Master or Cherish Ball, the offspring will always be in standard Poké Balls.}}
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}{{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Strange Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Strange Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | <small>'''50%'''</small>{{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Poké Ball]]<br><small>'''50%'''</small>{{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | Different species parents<br>Male has un-inheritable Ball
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Strange Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Strange Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="3" | Different species parents<br>Female has un-inheritable Ball
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0037|Vulpix|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}{{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Ultra Ball]] {{male}}
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Strange Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Strange Ball]] {{female}}
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | <small>'''Always'''</small> {{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Poké Ball]]
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="3" | {{p|Ditto}} & Non-Ditto Parents
|-
! style="background:#D5CDA4" colspan="2" | Parents
! style="background:#D5CDA4" | Offspring
|- style="background:#83B46A"
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0132|Ditto|size=100px}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
| align="center" | {{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px}}{{ArtP|0058|Growlithe|size=100px|form=-Hisui}}
|- style="background:#9CCD83"
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Quick Ball]]
| align="center" | {{bag/s|Strange Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Strange Ball]]
| style="background:#9CCD83" align="center" | <small>'''Always'''</small> {{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|size=24px}} [[Poké Ball]]
|}
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===Breeding for Shininess===
===Breeding for Shininess===
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====Generation IV====
====Generation IV====
In Generation IV, there is now a 5/8192 (~1/1639) chance of hatching a [[Shiny Pokémon]] when the parents are from games from different countries, a five times increase of the usual rate. This mechanic is known as the [[Masuda method]], after [[Junichi Masuda]].
Starting in Generation IV, if the two parents have different languages of origin, the Pokémon in Eggs they produce are more likely to be Shiny due to the [[Masuda method]]. The game does this by generating up to four additional personality values if the Pokémon is not Shiny, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately five times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 5/8192 or 1/1639).


====Generation V====
====Generation V====
In Generation V, the [[Masuda method]]'s success rate increased from 5/8192 (~1/1639) to 6/8192 (~1/1366).
Starting in Generation V, the [[Masuda method]] now generates five additional personality values, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately six times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 6/8192 or 1/1366).


In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the [[Shiny Charm]] was introduced, which if owned by the player will increase the chance of encountering or hatching a Shiny Pokémon by a flat 2/8192, to 3/8192 (~1/2731) for a regularly bred Pokémon, or 8/8192 (1/1024) if the parents are from games from different countries.
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the [[Shiny Charm]] was introduced, which increases the player's chance of encountering or hatching Shiny Pokémon while in the player's Bag. If the player has the Shiny Charm when an Egg is generated, the game generates two additional personality values if the Pokémon is not Shiny, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately three times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 3/8192 or 1/2731).
 
The Shiny Charm and Masuda method can both apply at the same time. If they both do, their rerolls stack, resulting in seven additional personality values being generated, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately eight times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 8/8192 or 1/1024).


====Generation VI====
====Generation VI====
In Generation VI, the Masuda method's success rate when combined with the [[Shiny Charm]] is increased to 1/512.
The overall Shiny rate has been increased to 1/4096. As a result, while the number of rerolls remains the same, the probability of hatching a Shiny Pokémon when using the Masuda method or Shiny Charm has also increased.
* The Masuda method alone generates five additional personality values (approximately 6/4096 or 1/683 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
* The Shiny Charm alone generates two additional personality values (approximately 3/4096 or 1/1365 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
* The Masuda method and Shiny Charm together generate up to seven additional personality values (approximately 8/4096 or 1/512 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
 
====Generation VIII====
In Generation VIII, the Masuda method now generates six additional personality values, which would make it more likely to hatch a Shiny Pokémon; however, due to a [[List of glitches (Generation VIII)#Pokémon Egg Shiny Roll bug|bug]], while breeding the original roll is skipped if any bonus rolls are applied. As a result, the Masuda method has the same probability of producing Shiny Pokémon as it does in Generation VII (both with and without the Shiny Charm); while the Shiny Charm alone actually has a lower chance of producing a Shiny Pokémon than it does in Generation VII or wild encounters do with the Shiny Charm alone.<ref>https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1319799153162006530</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1319805906691842050</ref>
* The Masuda method alone generates a total of six personality values (approximately 6/4096 or 1/683 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
* The Shiny Charm alone generates a total of two personality values (approximately 2/4096 or 1/2048 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
* The Masuda method and Shiny Charm together generate a total of eight personality values (approximately 8/4096 or 1/512 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
 
====Generation IX====
The [[List of glitches (Generation VIII)#Pokémon Egg Shiny Roll bug|Pokémon Egg Shiny Roll bug]] from Generation VIII (which affects the effectiveness of the Shiny Charm while breeding) still applies.
 
The "Sparkling Power" provided by [[Sandwich]]es does not affect the chances of an Egg being Shiny.
 
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Breeder mini===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon breeding refers to an entire line of work practiced by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s, such as {{an|Brock}}. So far, the anime has shown and discussed little about the literal breeding of Pokémon to produce Eggs, but it is assumed this is part of a Pokémon Breeder's work. It has been shown that {{pkmn|Professor}}s get their [[starter Pokémon]] from breeders who specifically raise and breed them, like [[Old Man Swamp]] from ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. There are also a few farm-like facilities that produce [[Pokémon Egg]]s of various species. {{Ash}} received [[Ash's Donphan|his]] {{AP|Eggs|Scraggy}} from such locations, as did {{an|May}} and her [[May's Glaceon|Egg]].
[[File:Brock preparing Pokémon food.png|thumb|220px|Brock preparing Pokémon food]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon breeding refers to an entire line of work practiced by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s, such as {{an|Brock}} and [[Reggie]]. The anime has shown and discussed little about the literal breeding of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s, but it is assumed to be a part of a Breeder's work.
 
Pokémon breeding in the anime focuses heavily on raising happy and healthy Pokémon and keeping them in top condition by {{pkmn|groomer|grooming}} them well and feeding them nutritious {{pkmn|food}}. When preparing Pokémon food, Breeders will carefully select ingredients to ensure that the Pokémon will consume all it needs to grow stronger and healthier.
 
Breeders are shown to have knowledge on how to treat Pokémon [[Illness in the Pokémon world|illnesses]] and injuries by administering [[Potion]]s and other medicine. Some Breeders will use a {{wp|mortar and pestle}} to crush and grind herbs to produce [[herbal medicine]]. They also know which {{Berries}} can be used to cure Pokémon from [[status condition]]s.


Pokémon breeding in the anime focuses heavily on raising healthy Pokémon and keeping them in top condition by [[Pokémon groomer|grooming]] them well and feeding them nutritious {{pkmn|food}}.
It has been shown that [[Pokémon Professor]]s get their [[first partner Pokémon]] from Breeders who specifically raise and breed them, like [[Old Man Swamp]] from ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. There are also a few farm-like facilities that produce Pokémon Eggs of various species. Both {{Ash}} and {{an|May}} have obtained Eggs from such locations.


In ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', [[Johanna]] stated that {{an|Dawn}} would need to learn about breeding in order to become a [[Top Coordinator]]. This is because [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s must care for their Pokémon's appearance and well being, something which requires them to know how to produce nutritious snacks in the form of [[Pokéblock]]s and [[Poffin]]s, as well as to regularly groom them.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Pibu Egg.png|thumb|220px|Gold hatching an Egg in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Gold}}'s special skill, as described by {{adv|Professor Oak}}, is Pokémon hatching and is known as the "'''{{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Hatcher}}'''" ({{tt|孵す者|かえすもの}} ''Hatcher''). He has the ability to draw out the largest potential of a baby Pokémon, having lived with Pokémon his whole life. [[Togebo]] and [[Pibu]] are testaments to that title, and share similar traits with him.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Some unusual pairings of Pokémon can be found within the Egg Groups, such as {{p|Seviper}} and {{p|Zangoose}} (which are even said to be mortal enemies), and the most famous pairing [[HSOWA|Skitty and Wailord]]. However, the characters in the game make special mention of the fact that no one has seen Pokémon breed.  
* Except for Pokémon species in the {{egg|No Eggs Discovered}} group or with [[gender unknown]], all other known Pokémon species can be indirectly or directly related to each other via their shared Egg Groups, even if no breeding with {{p|Ditto}} is involved.
* {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} cannot breed, despite the fact that the {{p|Nidoran♂}} line and {{p|Nidoran♀}} can.
* {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} cannot breed, despite the fact that the {{p|Nidoran♂}} line and {{p|Nidoran♀}} can. This is because Nidorina and Nidoqueen's inability to lay Eggs was established by Japanese media before breeding became a game mechanic.<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs."'')</ref><ref>ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック ''Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters'': 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs."'')</ref> As such, Nidoran♀ is the only Pokémon that loses the ability to breed upon evolving.
* Although [[Legendary Pokémon]] except {{p|Manaphy}} (and debatably {{p|Phione}}) cannot breed in the [[core series]] games, {{pkmn|Egg}}s containing {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} can be hatched in [[Pokémon Snap]] and a baby {{p|Lugia}} has been seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Likewise, {{p|Manaphy}} can be hatched from a special Egg from {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} in the Generation IV games.
* Although all [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ultra Beasts]] except {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}} cannot breed in the [[core series]] games, {{pkmn|Egg}}s containing {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} can be hatched in [[Pokémon Snap]], and a baby {{p|Lugia}} appears in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Likewise, Manaphy can be hatched from a special Egg transferred from {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|video game}} in the Generation IV games.
* When a Pokémon hatches from an Egg during both [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], it is at [[level]] 5. However, many Pokémon from the wild can be found between levels 2 and 4, which is below the level of newly hatched Pokémon. This oddity had since been addressed from [[Generation IV]] onwards, where all hatched Pokémon start at level 1.
* When a Pokémon hatches from an Egg during both [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], it is at [[level]] 5. However, many Pokémon from the wild can be found between levels 2 and 4, which is below the level of newly hatched Pokémon. This oddity has since been addressed from [[Generation IV]] onwards, where all hatched Pokémon start at level 1.
* The [[Pokémon Mansion journals]] (which predate Generation II's introduction of breeding) describe Mew giving birth as opposed to producing an Egg. These were not changed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. It is unclear as to whether this is meant literally or metaphorically.
**An additional consequence of this is that level 1 Pokémon cannot be obtained legally until Generation IV.
* The [[Pokémon Mansion journals]] (which predate Generation II's introduction of breeding) describe Mew giving birth as opposed to producing an Egg. This was not changed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, but in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the journal instead says "We obtained a new Pokémon from Mew." It is unclear as to whether this is meant literally or metaphorically.
* Due to a bug in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Stunfisk}} is not considered a [[regional form]] for the purposes of regional form inheritance.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1404287033628106753</ref>
 
==In other languages==
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==See also==
* [[Chain breeding]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/breeding Legendary Pokémon's advanced breeding information]
* [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/breeding Legendary Pokémon's advanced breeding information]
* [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1 Smogon's detailed guide on breeding and Egg-hatching]
* [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1 Smogon's detailed guide on breeding and Egg-hatching]
* [http://www.upokecenter.com/content/pokemon-gold-version-silver-version-and-crystal-version-breeding The Ultimate Pokémon Center's Generation II breeding guide]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131113084522/http://www.upokecenter.com/content/pokemon-gold-version-silver-version-and-crystal-version-breeding The Ultimate Pokémon Center's Generation II breeding guide] (archived)
* [https://www.smogon.com/ingame/rng/sm_egg_rng_part1 Smogon's guide on Egg RNG in Generation VII]
 
==References==
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Brock grooming an Electrike

Pokémon breeding is a method of obtaining a new Pokémon by producing and hatching an Egg. In the anime, it also refers to Pokémon grooming and caretaking.

In the core series games

How to breed

In Generation II through Generation VI, two compatible Pokémon can breed when left at the Pokémon Day Care. In Generation VII and Generation VIII, this is instead done by leaving two compatible Pokémon at the Pokémon Nursery. In Generation IX, having a picnic with two or more compatible Pokémon allows for them to breed (regardless of whether the Pokémon are in the player's party or other players' Pokémon visiting via the Union Circle). Breeding is absent in Generation I, Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Two Pokémon are compatible if they share at least one Egg Group and are of opposite genders. As an exception, Ditto is compatible with almost all Pokémon regardless of gender (which is the only way for gender unknown Pokémon to breed). Pokémon in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group cannot breed in any way whatsoever, and Ditto also cannot breed with another Ditto.

In Generation II only, if the Defense IVs of two Pokémon are the same and the Special IVs are either the same or differ by 8, they cannot produce Eggs. Because of how IVs are passed down from parents, this condition suggests the Pokémon are related.

Locations

Pokémon Day Cares and Pokémon Nurseries can be found in the following locations:

Region Facility Location
Kanto (FRLG only) Pokémon Day Care Four Island
Johto Pokémon Day Care Route 34
Hoenn Pokémon Day Care Route 117
Battle ResortORAS
Sinnoh Pokémon Day CareDPPt
Pokémon NurseryBDSP
Solaceon Town
Unova Pokémon Day Care Route 3
Kalos Pokémon Day Care Route 7
Alola Pokémon Nursery Paniola Ranch
Galar Pokémon Nursery Route 5
Bridge Field

Breeding rate

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The chance of any two Pokémon producing an Egg is determined by their species (two Bulbasaur are the same species, while Bulbasaur and Ivysaur are not) and their Original Trainers. In Generation III or later, the Day-Care Man will describe the two Pokémon's compatibility when the player speaks to him. An Egg may be generated after every 256 steps the player takes.

Species Original Trainer Quote Chance for Egg
Same Different "The two seem to get along very well!"
Man: "Those two seem to get along like a house on fire."ORAS
Lad/Lady: "They really seem to like hanging out!"ORASSM
70% Standard
88% with Oval Charm Oval Charm
Same Same "The two seem to get along."
Man: "Those two seem peaceable enough toward each other." / Lad: "The two seem to get along all right."ORAS
Lady: "They seem to get along all right."SM
50% Standard
80% with Oval Charm Oval Charm
Different Different
Different Same "The two don't really seem to like each other very much."
Man: "But I have to say, those two don’t seem to like each other all that much." / Lad: "But they don’t seem to like each other very much..."ORAS
Lady: "They don't seem to like each other very much, though."SM
20% Standard
40% with Oval Charm Oval Charm
Different Egg Groups, same gender, No Eggs Discovered Group, or both in Ditto Group "The two prefer to play with other Pokémon more than with each other."
Man: "Those two would really rather play with other Pokémon, though, and not each other." / Lad: "Seems they’d rather play with other Pokémon—not so much with each other."ORAS
Lady: "They don't seem to like playing together, though."SM
0%

The chances of finding an Egg are different in Generation II, and the compatibility can be checked by interacting with the Pokémon themselves instead of with the Day-Care Man.

Species Original Trainer Quotes Chance for Egg
Same Different "It appears to care for <other Pokémon's nickname>." 31.25% (80/256)
Same Same "It's friendly with <other Pokémon's nickname>." 15.63% (40/256)
Different Different "It's friendly with <other Pokémon's nickname>." 11.72% (30/256)
Different Same "It shows interest in <other Pokémon's nickname>." 3.91% (10/256)
Different Egg Groups, same gender,
No Eggs Discovered Group, or both in Ditto Group
"It has no interest in <other Pokémon's nickname>." 0%
Both Pokémon's Defense IVs are the same and
their Special IVs are different by either 0 or 8
"It's brimming with energy." 0%

Receiving the Egg

When there are two compatible Pokémon in the Day Care or Nursery, the game will periodically decide whether the NPC standing outside the facility has found an Egg, with the chances depending on the compatibility of the two Pokémon as detailed in the section above.

If an Egg was produced, the NPC will move from their default position so that the player can know they have an Egg.

  • In Generation II, the Day-Care Man will appear in the Day Care's yard.
  • In Generation III, the Day-Care Man will step out of line with the fence.
  • In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the Day-Care Man will face the road instead of facing down.
  • In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Day-Care Man will face left or right instead of down and call the player over the Pokégear.
  • In Generation V, the Day-Care Man will call out to the player when they are passing by on the road below.
    • In Black and White, however, the Day-Care Man will not call out to the player if the player's party is full, even if he has found an Egg.
  • In Generation VI, the Day-Care Man will face the road instead of in towards the Day Care.
  • In Generation VII and Generation VIII, the Pokémon Nursery lady will fold her arms, with her right hand under her chin.

The NPC will hand the player an Egg if the player replies that they want it. If the player replies they do not want the Egg, the NPC will permanently keep it. Prior to Generation VII, the player will only be given the Egg if they have an empty slot in their party for it to fill; if the player says they want the Egg but does not have a spare slot, the Day-Care Man will keep it until the player next speaks to him, at which point he will offer it again. In Generation VII and Generation VIII, the player no longer needs an empty slot in the party to accept an Egg, with any Eggs accepted with a full party being automatically sent to a Box.

In Generation IX, Eggs will appear during picnics in the basket in front of the picnic table while any two compatible Pokémon are in the picnic (including both the player's party and any other players' Pokémon also present via the Union Circle). When an Egg is collected from the basket, it is automatically sent to a Box. More than one Egg can be found in the basket at once.

What will hatch

After taking enough steps, the Egg will hatch into a level 5 (Generation II and III) or level 1 (Generation IV onward) first-stage Pokémon of the female species's (or non-Ditto parent's) evolutionary chain.

Parents Offspring
Same species breeding
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Krookodile Krookodile Sandile
Ditto breeding
0887Dragapult.png 0132Ditto.png 0885Dreepy.png
Dragapult Ditto Dreepy
Same evolution family breeding
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Armarouge Ceruledge Charcadet
Same Egg Group breeding
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Infernape Medicham Meditite
Field/Human-Like Human-Like Human-Like
No Eggs Discovered Egg Group breeding
0984Great Tusk.png 0990Iron Treads.png None
Great Tusk Iron Treads None
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered N/A
Different Egg Group breeding
389Torterra.png 398Staraptor.png None
Torterra Staraptor None
Monster/Grass Flying N/A
Same gender breeding
395Empoleon.png 395Empoleon.png None
Empoleon Empoleon None
Water 1/Field Water 1/Field N/A
Gender-counterpart species

There are two pairs of Pokémon families where the male and female are different species. In these cases, an Egg produced has an even chance to hatch into either the male or female variant. The pairs are the following:

Parents Offspring
Poison Pin Pokémon
0029Nidoran.png 0029Nidoran.png
0032Nidoran.png
Nidoran♀ Any compatible
Pokémon
Nidoran♀
Nidoran♂
0032Nidoran.png
0033Nidorino.png
0034Nidoking.png
0132Ditto.png 0029Nidoran.png
0032Nidoran.png
Nidoran♂,
Nidorino,
or Nidoking
Ditto Nidoran♀*
Nidoran♂
Firefly Pokémon
0314Illumise.png 0313Volbeat.png
0314Illumise.png
Illumise Any compatible
Pokémon
Volbeat
Illumise
0313Volbeat.png 0132Ditto.png 0313Volbeat.png
0314Illumise.png
Volbeat Ditto Volbeat
Illumise*
Incense breeding

Prior to Generation IX, there were several Pokémon which could produce two different kinds of Eggs, with a baby Pokémon being produced only if a parent of the Egg held a specific incense when it was produced. Starting in Generation IX, these Pokémon will always produce the baby Pokémon regardless of held item.

Parents Item Offspring
Marill and Azumarill
0183Marill.png 0184Azumarill.png Sea Incense 0298Azurill.png
Sea Incense
0183Marill.png
No item
Marill Azumarill Azurill
Marill
Wobbuffet
0202Wobbuffet.png Lax Incense 0360Wynaut.png
Lax Incense
0202Wobbuffet.png
No item
Wobbuffet Wynaut
Wobbuffet
Roselia and Roserade
0315Roselia.png 0407Roserade.png Rose Incense 0406Budew.png
Rose Incense
0315Roselia.png
No item
Roselia Roserade Budew
Roselia
Chimecho
0358Chimecho.png Pure Incense 0433Chingling.png
Pure Incense
0358Chimecho.png
No item
Chimecho Chingling
Chimecho
Sudowoodo
0185Sudowoodo.png Rock Incense 0438Bonsly.png
Rock Incense
0185Sudowoodo.png
No item
Sudowoodo Bonsly
Sudowoodo
Mr. Mime and Mr. Rime
0122Mr. Mime.png
0122Mr. Mime-Galar.png
0866Mr. Rime.png Odd Incense 0439Mime Jr.png
Odd Incense
0122Mr. Mime.png
0122Mr. Mime-Galar.png
No item
Mr. Mime Mr. Rime Mime Jr.
Mr. Mime
Chansey and Blissey
0113Chansey.png 0242Blissey.png Luck Incense 0440Happiny.png
Luck Incense
0113Chansey.png
No item
Chansey Blissey Happiny
Chansey
Mantine
0226Mantine.png Wave Incense 0458Mantyke.png
Wave Incense
0226Mantine.png
No item
Mantine Mantyke
Mantine
Snorlax
0143Snorlax.png Full Incense 0446Munchlax.png
Full Incense
0143Snorlax.png
No item
Snorlax Munchlax
Snorlax
Regional forms

If a Pokémon has regional forms, then its offspring will always hatch into the form native to that region. However, if a parent of a foreign form is holding an Everstone and is from the same evolutionary family as the offspring, then the offspring will hatch into that parent's form.

Parents Offspring
In Paldea
0194Wooper.png 0194Wooper.png 0194Wooper-Paldea.png
Wooper Wooper Paldean Wooper
0194Wooper-Paldea.png 0195Quagsire.png 0194Wooper.png
Paldean Wooper Quagsire
Everstone Everstone
Wooper
0195Quagsire.png 0132Ditto.png 0194Wooper.png
Quagsire
Everstone Everstone
Ditto Wooper
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Psyduck
Everstone Everstone
Wooper Paldean Wooper
Other

There is one special case, where a Pokémon can produce offspring that cannot evolve into it exclusively, and they are not gender counterparts.

Parents Offspring
Ditto breeding
0490Manaphy.png 0132Ditto.png 0489Phione.png
Manaphy Ditto Phione
0489Phione.png 0132Ditto.png 0489Phione.png
Phione Ditto Phione

Hatching Eggs

Main article: Pokémon Egg

The time it takes for an Egg to hatch depends on its species's required number of Egg cycles. Magikarp have the fewest Egg cycles, meaning they hatch the fastest. Some baby Pokémon in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group, such as Cleffa, Pichu, and Igglybuff, hatch quickly as well. Besides these, most Pokémon take considerable time to hatch. Rare and powerful Pokémon, like Dratini, Bagon, Beldum, Larvitar, Chansey, and more, start with a high number of Egg cycles and take a long time to hatch. Most Legendary Pokémon have a very high number of Egg cycles, although it's not possible to get these Pokémon in an egg in-game.

"Time" is actually determined by Egg cycle completion, which is determined by in-game steps or biking. An Egg cycle is a counted number of steps that activates breeding-related programs in the game. One Egg cycle lasts 256 steps in the second and third generations, 255 steps in the fourth generation, and 257 steps in later generations. When the game reaches the end of an Egg cycle, it does a few things: the step counter for the cycle is reset to zero, the game randomly decides if an Egg is to be found at the Day Care (if compatible Pokémon are present in the Day Care at the time), and all (or only a few) Eggs currently in the player's party have their Egg cycle count reduced by one. If the Egg cycle count for an Egg reaches zero after being reduced (in the second and in the fifth or later generations) or is zero when it would be reduced (in the third and fourth generations), the Egg will begin to hatch. Prior to the fifth generation, if an Egg hatches, the game will not subtract an Egg cycle count from the rest of the Eggs after it in the party, ensuring that no two Eggs can hatch at the same time. In the fifth generation and later, if more than one Egg reaches zero at the same time, the first Egg hatches immediately while the rest hatch in order each time the player takes another step. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, each time the player is brought back to the overworld after hatching an egg, the text box with the "Oh?" message will immediately appear which means that the rest of the eggs hatch in order back to back. In Scarlet and Violet, the rest of the eggs hatch in order each time the player completes 1 extra Egg cycle.

In the third and fourth generations, the Egg cycle's step counter can be reset by receiving an Egg from the Day-Care Man or the Manaphy Egg from the Mystery Gift delivery man in the Poké Mart. When an Egg is received from one of these people, the game resets the Egg cycle step counter to one in the third generation and to zero in the fourth generation.

As an example, in Pokémon X and Y, a Misdreavus Egg starts with 25 Egg cycles, meaning it requires from 6169 to 6425 steps to hatch, depending on where the Egg cycle step counter is when the Egg is picked up. After each Egg cycle is completed, the Egg's Egg cycle count will drop by one, first to 24, then 23, then 22, and so on until the Egg cycle count hits zero, at which point the Egg will hatch into Misdreavus.

There are ways to speed up the time required to hatch an Egg. Riding a Bicycle reduces the time required simply by making it faster to complete steps. From Pokémon Emerald onward, if a Pokémon with Flame Body, Magma Armor, or Steam Engine is in a player's party, Egg cycles are reduced by two instead of one at the end of an Egg cycle, effectively halving the steps needed to hatch the Egg. In the Misdreavus example, the Egg would start at 25, and with Slugma in the party, the Egg would drop 2 Egg cycle counts after each Egg cycle, to 23 then 21 then 19 and so on, until it finally drops from 1 to 0 and hatches. Having multiple Pokémon with the Ability or one with each will not increase the Egg cycle reduction. Since the fifth generation, Hatching Powers can also be used (either from Pass Powers or O-Powers) to shorten the length of an Egg cycle, making Eggs hatch 1.25, 1.5, or 2× faster depending on the strength of the power used. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Secret Pals in the player's Secret Base can also use the skill "Take care of an Egg" to reduce an Egg's Egg cycle count by half of its base Egg cycles.

Passing moves down

The moves obtained by a Pokémon when hatching are as follows:

  • By default, the baby Pokémon will start with any moves that it learns at level 1. (In Generation II and Generation III, they will know all moves that are level 5 and below in their learnset.)
  • If both parents know a move that the baby can learn via leveling up, the Pokémon will inherit that move.
  • Prior to Generation VI, if the father knows any moves that are TMs or HMs in that game (and in Crystal, moves that are taught by a Move Tutor) that the baby is also compatible with, it will inherit the move. If a Pokémon species that is gender unknown (such as Magnemite) breeds with Ditto, the resultant baby will inherit any compatible TM or HM moves that the non-Ditto parent knows.
  • If the father or, starting in Generation VI, the mother knows any specific Egg Moves that the baby can learn, the baby will inherit the move.
  • From Pokémon Emerald onward, if either parent is holding a Light Ball, a bred Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be passed down as a normal Egg Move.

If this would result in the baby possessing more than four moves, the moves take priority in the order listed: Volt Tackle, mother's Egg Moves, father's Egg Moves, TM and HM moves, inherited level-up moves, baby's default moveset. The moves passed down will be ordered on the baby Pokémon by the priority listed above.

Starting in Generation VI, the Move Reminder can teach any Pokémon hatched in a Generation VI or later game any move that it knew when it hatched, if it has forgotten it. Moves that can be taught this way due to inheriting them appear at the top of the Move Reminder's list. However, even if a Pokémon meets the requirements for more than four inherited moves, only the moves it knew when it hatched can be taught by the Move Reminder.

Starting in Generation IX, a Pokémon holding a Mirror Herb during a picnic can inherit compatible Egg Moves from other Pokémon in the picnic, regardless of Egg Groups, without the need for hatching a new Pokémon.

Inheriting stats

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A Pokémon's individual values are also passed down. This is determined differently between generations.

Generation II

In Generation II games, the baby inherits its stats from the parent of the opposite gender, unless one parent is Ditto, and in that case it inherits the stats from Ditto. The Defense IV is passed, and also either the Special IV or the Special IV plus or minus 8 (plus for values in the 0-7 range; minus for values in the 8-15 range); the Special IV has a 50% chance of remaining the same. Attack and Speed IVs are determined entirely at random, whereas HP is determined by the IVs of the other four stats, using the same formula for wild Pokémon. The probability of a Pokémon having the same IVs as its opposite-gender parent is therefore 1/512.

If the Defense IVs of two partners are the same, and the Special IVs are either the same or differ by 8, the two Pokémon are incompatible. This is due to the high likelihood of a family relation, hence the inability to breed.

Generation III

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed and LeafGreen, exactly three of the baby's IVs are inherited from its parents (e.g. if one parent contributes two IVs, its mate will contribute the third). The other three are determined at random, though it is possible that some of these may coincide with those of its parents without actually being inherited.

In Pokémon Emerald, the process is similar but more complicated. First, a random IV is passed from one of the parents to the baby. Afterwards, a random IV of any stat (other than HP) is passed from either parent to the baby; if it is the same stat (not necessarily the same IV value, depending on whether or not the same parent passed it on), it will override it. Finally, another random IV of any stat other than HP and Defense is passed from one of the parents to the baby; this IV will override any of the previous two if it is from the same stat. The remaining stats (a number ranging from 3 to 5) are determined at random, again with the possibility of one or more IVs coinciding with those of the parents.

Generation IV

Inheriting IVs in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Pokémon Platinum is determined in the same way as in Pokémon Emerald.

From HeartGold and SoulSilver onward, the baby will inherit three IVs, each from a different stat and from a random parent. In addition, if either parent holds an Power item, the baby will instead receive the IV of the corresponding stat from that parent, then inherit two other random IVs each from a random parent; if both parents hold a Power item, the baby will inherit the corresponding stat to their held item from one of those parents at random. For example, if a parent is holding the Power Anklet, the baby will inherit the Speed IV from that parent, and it will also inherit two other different IVs from its parents, such as Attack and Special Defense. As another example, if one parent holds a Power Anklet and the other parent holds a Power Weight, the baby will inherit either the Speed IV from the first parent or the HP IV from the second parent, and it will also inherit two different IVs from its parents other than Speed or HP (whichever was successfully inherited will be the one not chosen).

Generation V

Inheriting IVs in Generation V is determined in the same way as in HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Generation VI

From Pokémon X and Y onward, if at least one parent holds a Destiny Knot, the baby will inherit five IVs instead of three.

This can be combined with a Power item to ensure that one desired IV is always inherited; however, the offspring will still inherit only a total of five IVs from its parents (the Power item simply guarantees which IV will be transferred for one of the five that the Destiny Knot allows).

Inheriting Natures

In Pokémon Emerald, if the mother (in a male-female pair) or Ditto (in a pair that includes Ditto) is holding an Everstone, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting that Pokémon's Nature.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, inheriting Natures remains the same as in Emerald, except that passing on Natures via an Everstone will not work if the Pokémon have different original languages.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, whichever Pokémon is holding an Everstone will have a chance of passing down its Nature, regardless of gender, or whether it is breeding with a Ditto.

In Pokémon Black and White, inheriting Natures remains the same as in HeartGold and SoulSilver, except that passing on Natures via an Everstone will now work even if the Pokémon are from different original languages.

From Black 2 and White 2 onward, if one parent holds an Everstone, its Nature will always be passed down. If both parents are holding an Everstone, a parent's Nature will still always be passed down, but which parent's Nature is passed down is randomly determined.

From Pokémon Sword and Shield onward, if a Pokémon is given a mint, their stats will be changed, but the Nature used for breeding, and therefore the one that will be passed down with an Everstone, is unchanged.

Inheriting Abilities

In Generations III and IV, Abilities could not be inherited by breeding—an Egg would simply randomly be born with one of its possible Abilities. From Generation V onward, parents have a chance to pass down their Ability slot in certain circumstances.

When breeding a female Pokémon with a male Pokémon, only the female Pokémon's Ability is relevant; when breeding a Pokémon with Ditto, only the non-Ditto Pokémon's Ability is relevant. If a parent's Ability is altered via Ability Patch or Ability Capsule, the new Ability slot is taken into account for breeding.

Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo (which evolves into Lycanroc's Dusk Form) is treated as a separate form, so breeding it uses form inheritance rather than Ability inheritance mechanics.

Regular Abilities

Pokémon with two possible non-Hidden Abilities have a different Ability in slots 1 and 2, while Pokémon with only one possible non-Hidden Ability have the same Ability in both slots.

In Black 2 and White 2, if a female Pokémon is bred with a male Pokémon (but not when bred with Ditto), there is a 80% chance that its offspring will have the Ability in the same slot as the mother (regardless of whether it is a Hidden Ability or not). Pokémon bred with Ditto cannot pass their Abilities down. (In Pokémon Black and White, non-Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down.)

For Generation VI onward, if the female Pokémon has a non-Hidden Ability, there is a 80% chance that its offspring will have the Ability in the same slot as the mother (regardless of whether it was bred with a male Pokémon or Ditto).

Hidden Abilities

In Pokémon Black and White, if a female Pokémon has its Hidden Ability and is bred with a male Pokémon (but not when bred with Ditto), there is a 60% chance that its offspring will have its Hidden Ability; in Black 2 and White 2, there is instead an 80% chance the offspring will have its Hidden Ability. (Male and gender-unknown Pokémon cannot pass their Ability down in these games.)

From Generation VI onward, if a female Pokémon, or any Pokémon bred with Ditto, has a Hidden Ability, there is a 60% chance that its offspring will have its Hidden Ability.

If an Egg does not inherit a Hidden Ability from a parent, it can only be born with a non-Hidden Ability.

Inheriting forms

In most cases, if a hatched species has multiple forms (not dependent on in-battle conditions), it will inherit the form of the mother or non-Ditto parent. Burmy will always hatch with the same cloak as its mother, and if bred between Mothim and Ditto, it will always hatch with a Plant Cloak. Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo, which evolves into Lycanroc's Dusk Form, is treated as a separate form that is inherited by its offspring. Oricorio, which changes its form using nectar, can also pass down its form by breeding.

There are a few exceptions to this inheritance pattern:

  • Rotom will always hatch into its normal form, but this form can be changed afterwards.
  • In Nintendo 3DS games, Vivillon's pattern depends on the set geographic area of the system at the time the save file it originated from was created, regardless of its parent's pattern. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, hatched Scatterbug will only evolve into Fancy Pattern Vivillon, regardless of its parent's pattern.
    • The form that Scatterbug will evolve into is predetermined when the Egg is first obtained, not when hatched or evolved.
  • Furfrou, whose trims are temporary, will always hatch in its Natural Form.
  • Sinistea will always hatch in its Phony Form, regardless of its parent's form.
  • Poltchageist will always hatch in its Counterfeit Form, regardless of its parent's form.

Species with regional forms will hatch into whichever form is native to the region they are bred in. However, if a parent of a foreign form and the same evolutionary family is holding an Everstone, the offspring will be of that parent's form instead. If both parents meet this criteria, the mother's form takes priority.

The Gigantamax Factor and the Alpha, Jumbo, and Mini marks cannot be passed down by breeding.

Pokémon such as Dunsparce, Wurmple, and Tandemaus, where the species or form they will evolve into is predetermined when they are first generated, do not follow form inheritance rules. The forms or species of the parents have no influence on the personality value or encryption constant of the offspring.

Inheriting Poké Balls

From Generation II through V, all Eggs are obtained in standard red-and-white Poké Balls, regardless of the type of ball either parent was obtained in. In later generations, this is still used as the default ball if another type of ball is not inherited.

Generation II through V
Parents Offspring
Growlithe Vulpix Vulpix
Great Ball Great Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Always Poké Ball Poké Ball


In Generation VI, the Poké Ball of the female Pokémon is always passed down to its offspring (even when bred with Ditto); male and gender-unknown Pokémon have no effect on their offspring's Poké Ball in this generation.

Generation VI
Male and female parents
Parents Offspring
Growlithe Vulpix Vulpix
Great Ball Great Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Ditto and a female parent
Parents Offspring
Ditto Vulpix Vulpix
Quick Ball Quick Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Ditto and a male parent
Parents Offspring
Ditto Growlithe Growlithe
Quick Ball Quick Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Always Poké Ball Poké Ball
Ditto & Gender unknown Parents
Parents Offspring
Ditto Magnemite Magnemite
Quick Ball Quick Ball Premier Ball Premier Ball Always Poké Ball Poké Ball


From Generation VII onward, usually offspring will have the same Poké Ball as the female Pokémon, or the non-Ditto Pokémon when breeding with Ditto. However, if a male and female Pokémon of the same species are bred (regardless of form), the offspring has an equal chance of inheriting either parent's Poké Ball.

Generation VII through IX
Male and female parents
Different species
Parents Offspring
Growlithe Vulpix Vulpix
Great Ball Great Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Male and female parents
Same species
Parents Offspring
Vulpix Vulpix VulpixVulpix
Moon Ball Moon Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball 50%Moon Ball Moon Ball
50%Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Ditto and a female parent
Parents Offspring
Ditto Vulpix Vulpix
Quick Ball Quick Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Ditto and a male parent
Parents Offspring
Ditto Growlithe Growlithe
Quick Ball Quick Ball Great Ball Great Ball Great Ball Great Ball
Ditto & Gender unknown Parents
Parents Offspring
Ditto Magnemite Magnemite
Quick Ball Quick Ball Premier Ball Premier Ball Premier Ball Premier Ball


The Master Ball, Cherish Ball, and Strange Ball cannot be inherited via breeding; instead, the game treats any parent obtained in those balls as if they were in a standard Poké Ball for the purposes of inheritance.

Master, Cherish, & Strange Ball
Same Species Parents
Parents Offspring*
Growlithe Growlithe GrowlitheGrowlithe
Strange Ball Strange Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball 50%Poké Ball Poké Ball
50%Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Different species parents
Male has un-inheritable Ball
Parents Offspring
Growlithe Vulpix Vulpix
Strange Ball Strange Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Different species parents
Female has un-inheritable Ball
Parents Offspring
Vulpix Growlithe GrowlitheGrowlithe
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball Strange Ball Strange Ball Always Poké Ball Poké Ball
Ditto & Non-Ditto Parents
Parents Offspring
Ditto Growlithe GrowlitheGrowlithe
Quick Ball Quick Ball Strange Ball Strange Ball Always Poké Ball Poké Ball


Breeding for Shininess

Generation II

In Generation II, due to Shininess being determined by IVs and the fact that IVs are passed down through breeding, it is possible for an Egg bred from a Shiny Pokémon to have a chance as high as 1/64 of being Shiny itself, but only if the offspring is of the opposite gender as the Shiny parent. This is not possible in any later generations due to Shininess no longer being related to IVs.

Generation III

In Generation III, a bred Pokémon always has the same chance of being Shiny as any Pokémon met in the wild.

Generation IV

Starting in Generation IV, if the two parents have different languages of origin, the Pokémon in Eggs they produce are more likely to be Shiny due to the Masuda method. The game does this by generating up to four additional personality values if the Pokémon is not Shiny, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately five times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 5/8192 or 1/1639).

Generation V

Starting in Generation V, the Masuda method now generates five additional personality values, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately six times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 6/8192 or 1/1366).

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the Shiny Charm was introduced, which increases the player's chance of encountering or hatching Shiny Pokémon while in the player's Bag. If the player has the Shiny Charm when an Egg is generated, the game generates two additional personality values if the Pokémon is not Shiny, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately three times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 3/8192 or 1/2731).

The Shiny Charm and Masuda method can both apply at the same time. If they both do, their rerolls stack, resulting in seven additional personality values being generated, meaning that the Pokémon is approximately eight times as likely to be Shiny (approximately 8/8192 or 1/1024).

Generation VI

The overall Shiny rate has been increased to 1/4096. As a result, while the number of rerolls remains the same, the probability of hatching a Shiny Pokémon when using the Masuda method or Shiny Charm has also increased.

  • The Masuda method alone generates five additional personality values (approximately 6/4096 or 1/683 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
  • The Shiny Charm alone generates two additional personality values (approximately 3/4096 or 1/1365 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
  • The Masuda method and Shiny Charm together generate up to seven additional personality values (approximately 8/4096 or 1/512 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).

Generation VIII

In Generation VIII, the Masuda method now generates six additional personality values, which would make it more likely to hatch a Shiny Pokémon; however, due to a bug, while breeding the original roll is skipped if any bonus rolls are applied. As a result, the Masuda method has the same probability of producing Shiny Pokémon as it does in Generation VII (both with and without the Shiny Charm); while the Shiny Charm alone actually has a lower chance of producing a Shiny Pokémon than it does in Generation VII or wild encounters do with the Shiny Charm alone.[1][2]

  • The Masuda method alone generates a total of six personality values (approximately 6/4096 or 1/683 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
  • The Shiny Charm alone generates a total of two personality values (approximately 2/4096 or 1/2048 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).
  • The Masuda method and Shiny Charm together generate a total of eight personality values (approximately 8/4096 or 1/512 chance of a Shiny Pokémon).

Generation IX

The Pokémon Egg Shiny Roll bug from Generation VIII (which affects the effectiveness of the Shiny Charm while breeding) still applies.

The "Sparkling Power" provided by Sandwiches does not affect the chances of an Egg being Shiny.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Breeder mini

In the anime

Brock preparing Pokémon food

In the anime, Pokémon breeding refers to an entire line of work practiced by Pokémon Breeders, such as Brock and Reggie. The anime has shown and discussed little about the literal breeding of Pokémon to produce Eggs, but it is assumed to be a part of a Breeder's work.

Pokémon breeding in the anime focuses heavily on raising happy and healthy Pokémon and keeping them in top condition by grooming them well and feeding them nutritious food. When preparing Pokémon food, Breeders will carefully select ingredients to ensure that the Pokémon will consume all it needs to grow stronger and healthier.

Breeders are shown to have knowledge on how to treat Pokémon illnesses and injuries by administering Potions and other medicine. Some Breeders will use a mortar and pestle to crush and grind herbs to produce herbal medicine. They also know which Berries can be used to cure Pokémon from status conditions.

It has been shown that Pokémon Professors get their first partner Pokémon from Breeders who specifically raise and breed them, like Old Man Swamp from A Mudkip Mission. There are also a few farm-like facilities that produce Pokémon Eggs of various species. Both Ash and May have obtained Eggs from such locations.

In Following A Maiden's Voyage!, Johanna stated that Dawn would need to learn about breeding in order to become a Top Coordinator. This is because Pokémon Coordinators must care for their Pokémon's appearance and well being, something which requires them to know how to produce nutritious snacks in the form of Pokéblocks and Poffins, as well as to regularly groom them.

In the manga

Gold hatching an Egg in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold's special skill, as described by Professor Oak, is Pokémon hatching and is known as the "Hatcher" (孵す者 Hatcher). He has the ability to draw out the largest potential of a baby Pokémon, having lived with Pokémon his whole life. Togebo and Pibu are testaments to that title, and share similar traits with him.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
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See also

External links

References

  1. https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1319799153162006530
  2. https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1319805906691842050
  3. Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs.")
  4. ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 ("It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs.")
  5. https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1404287033628106753


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