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| − | The baby forms of most Pokémon are difficult to find in the wild, but luckily trainers can make them themselves with a little patience and forethought. Breeding Pokémon may seem like a guessing game, but there is actually a logic behind which Pokémon will breed with which. Note, however, that you can only breed Pokémon in the Generation 2 games or higher, meaning all games except for Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green.<ref>http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_breeding</ref> | + | The baby forms of most Pokémon are difficult to find in the wild, but luckily trainers can make them themselves with a little patience and forethought. Breeding Pokémon may seem like a guessing game, but there is actually a logic behind which Pokémon will breed with which. Note, however, that you can only breed Pokémon in the Generation 2 games or higher, meaning all games except for Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green.<ref name="rf1">http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_breeding</ref> |
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==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
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#*'''Gender:''' The Pokémon you breed will be the same species as the mother every time. You need a male and female Pokémon to breed. | #*'''Gender:''' The Pokémon you breed will be the same species as the mother every time. You need a male and female Pokémon to breed. | ||
#*'''Nature:''' This affects a Pokémon’s statistics as they However, the exception to this is when using a Ditto to breed. One state (speed, attack, etc.) will be in red and grow quickly, while another will be in blue and grow slowly. Some of these traits are passed down. | #*'''Nature:''' This affects a Pokémon’s statistics as they However, the exception to this is when using a Ditto to breed. One state (speed, attack, etc.) will be in red and grow quickly, while another will be in blue and grow slowly. Some of these traits are passed down. | ||
| − | #*'''Summary:''' This little paragraph actually predicts what qualities your baby Pokémon will have. Each sentence corresponds to the baby Pokémon's hidden states, called Individual Values, or IV. Each parent passes down 3 of a baby's 12 total stats.<ref>http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-breeding-tips-and-tricks-customize-best-mon-397735</ref> | + | #*'''Summary:''' This little paragraph actually predicts what qualities your baby Pokémon will have. Each sentence corresponds to the baby Pokémon's hidden states, called Individual Values, or IV. Each parent passes down 3 of a baby's 12 total stats.<ref name="rf2">http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-breeding-tips-and-tricks-customize-best-mon-397735</ref> |
#Know that Pokémon of the same species can always breed. Two Pokémon that are the same species share the same name. Thus, two Bulbasaur will always breed with each other to produce another. There are a few exceptions to this rule, as baby Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon (Articuno, Ho-Oh, Entei) cannot ever breed. There are a few other exceptions as well, as these Pokémon cannot breed.: | #Know that Pokémon of the same species can always breed. Two Pokémon that are the same species share the same name. Thus, two Bulbasaur will always breed with each other to produce another. There are a few exceptions to this rule, as baby Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon (Articuno, Ho-Oh, Entei) cannot ever breed. There are a few other exceptions as well, as these Pokémon cannot breed.: | ||
#*Any "baby" Pokémon. | #*Any "baby" Pokémon. | ||
#*Nidorina and Nidoqueen. | #*Nidorina and Nidoqueen. | ||
#*Cosplay Pikachu | #*Cosplay Pikachu | ||
| − | #*Unown<ref>http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Undiscovered_%28Egg_Group%29</ref> | + | #*Unown<ref name="rf3">http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Undiscovered_%28Egg_Group%29</ref> |
| − | #Learn about different egg groups. Pokémon do not have to be the same species in order to breed. There are several large categories, made up of similar Pokémon, that are all able to interbreed. Two Pokémon of the same egg group can breed as long as one is male and the other is female. These groups are complex and often overlapping, allowing trainers variety when breeding Pokémon. A complete list of egg groups can be found [http://www.serebii.net/pokemon_advance/egg-group.shtml here.]<ref>http://www.serebii.net/games/breed.shtml</ref> | + | #Learn about different egg groups. Pokémon do not have to be the same species in order to breed. There are several large categories, made up of similar Pokémon, that are all able to interbreed. Two Pokémon of the same egg group can breed as long as one is male and the other is female. These groups are complex and often overlapping, allowing trainers variety when breeding Pokémon. A complete list of egg groups can be found [http://www.serebii.net/pokemon_advance/egg-group.shtml here.]<ref name="rf4">http://www.serebii.net/games/breed.shtml</ref> |
#*When breeding two different species, the baby Pokémon ''always'' will be the same species as the mother. | #*When breeding two different species, the baby Pokémon ''always'' will be the same species as the mother. | ||
#*Egg groups are largely determined by appearance: there is a Plant Group, a Flying Group for birds, and a Human-Like Group for Pokémon that walk on two legs. | #*Egg groups are largely determined by appearance: there is a Plant Group, a Flying Group for birds, and a Human-Like Group for Pokémon that walk on two legs. | ||
#*Pokémon only need to share one egg group to be compatible. | #*Pokémon only need to share one egg group to be compatible. | ||
#Know that a Ditto can breed with almost any Pokémon. The shape-shifting, genderless Pokémon Ditto can be used to mate with any Pokémon, regardless of egg group, as long is it is not one of the exceptions listed above, such as a baby or Legendary Pokémon. | #Know that a Ditto can breed with almost any Pokémon. The shape-shifting, genderless Pokémon Ditto can be used to mate with any Pokémon, regardless of egg group, as long is it is not one of the exceptions listed above, such as a baby or Legendary Pokémon. | ||
| − | #*Genderless Pokémon, such as Magnemite or Golett, can ''only'' breed with a Ditto.<ref>http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Genderless_Pok%C3%A9mon</ref> | + | #*Genderless Pokémon, such as Magnemite or Golett, can ''only'' breed with a Ditto.<ref name="rf5">http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Genderless_Pok%C3%A9mon</ref> |
| − | #*The Pokémon produced by Ditto breeding will always be the non-Ditto Pokémon, whether you began with a male or female.<ref>http://pokemondb.net/mechanics/breeding</ref> | + | #*The Pokémon produced by Ditto breeding will always be the non-Ditto Pokémon, whether you began with a male or female.<ref name="rf6">http://pokemondb.net/mechanics/breeding</ref> |
#*Breeding with Ditto is a great way to breed male Pokémon. | #*Breeding with Ditto is a great way to breed male Pokémon. | ||
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#*In Black/White it's on Route 3. | #*In Black/White it's on Route 3. | ||
#*In X/Y it's on Route 7. | #*In X/Y it's on Route 7. | ||
| − | #*In Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire it is the same as the Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald games but there is also one in the battle resort<ref>http://pokemon.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Day_Care</ref> | + | #*In Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire it is the same as the Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald games but there is also one in the battle resort<ref name="rf7">http://pokemon.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Day_Care</ref> |
#*In Sun/Moon it is in Paniola Ranch. | #*In Sun/Moon it is in Paniola Ranch. | ||
#Place two compatible Pokémon in the Daycare together. You need to leave one female and one male (or one female and one Ditto) from the same egg group together in order to have a chance at breeding them. Put the two Pokémon in your party and then talk to the Daycare staff to leave the Pokémon at the Daycare. | #Place two compatible Pokémon in the Daycare together. You need to leave one female and one male (or one female and one Ditto) from the same egg group together in order to have a chance at breeding them. Put the two Pokémon in your party and then talk to the Daycare staff to leave the Pokémon at the Daycare. | ||
#Understand the probabilities of getting an egg. Just placing two compatible Pokémon in the Daycare together does not ensure that you will get an egg. Depending on the Original Trainer (OT) of the Pokémon (whoever caught or bred it) and whether or not the Pokémon are the same species, you have different chances of getting an egg. The best probability of a successful breed (70%) is with two Pokémon of the same species with different OTs. | #Understand the probabilities of getting an egg. Just placing two compatible Pokémon in the Daycare together does not ensure that you will get an egg. Depending on the Original Trainer (OT) of the Pokémon (whoever caught or bred it) and whether or not the Pokémon are the same species, you have different chances of getting an egg. The best probability of a successful breed (70%) is with two Pokémon of the same species with different OTs. | ||
#*Pokémon from different trainers have a higher probability of producing an egg. | #*Pokémon from different trainers have a higher probability of producing an egg. | ||
| − | #*Pokémon of the same species have a higher probability of producing an egg.<ref | + | #*Pokémon of the same species have a higher probability of producing an egg.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You can attach the Oval Charm to any Pokémon to increase its chances of breeding. | #*You can attach the Oval Charm to any Pokémon to increase its chances of breeding. | ||
#Talk to the Daycare staff to determine how likely your Pokémon are to breed. Chatting with the Old Man after placing your two Pokémon in the Daycare will give you a chance to see how likely an egg is: | #Talk to the Daycare staff to determine how likely your Pokémon are to breed. Chatting with the Old Man after placing your two Pokémon in the Daycare will give you a chance to see how likely an egg is: | ||
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#*"The two don't really seem to like each other very much" indicates a low chance of getting an egg, around 20%. | #*"The two don't really seem to like each other very much" indicates a low chance of getting an egg, around 20%. | ||
#*"They prefer to play with other Pokémon more than with each other" means you will not get an egg ever. | #*"They prefer to play with other Pokémon more than with each other" means you will not get an egg ever. | ||
| − | #*In the Generation 2 games (Gold/Silver/Crystal) you must talk to the Pokémon directly -- they will either "care for each other" (highly likely), "be friendly" (likely) or "show interest" (unlikely). Any other dialog means that they won't mate.<ref | + | #*In the Generation 2 games (Gold/Silver/Crystal) you must talk to the Pokémon directly -- they will either "care for each other" (highly likely), "be friendly" (likely) or "show interest" (unlikely). Any other dialog means that they won't mate.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Go out for a walk while your egg is being conceived. You need to give your Pokémon time to breed. In all games after Generation 2, the game randomly chooses if you get an egg after you've taken 256 steps, based on the aforementioned probability. If you don't get one, you can keep walking to try again next time. It is often best to walk back and forth in front of or around the Daycare, allowing you to check on your egg periodically. | #Go out for a walk while your egg is being conceived. You need to give your Pokémon time to breed. In all games after Generation 2, the game randomly chooses if you get an egg after you've taken 256 steps, based on the aforementioned probability. If you don't get one, you can keep walking to try again next time. It is often best to walk back and forth in front of or around the Daycare, allowing you to check on your egg periodically. | ||
#*You can ride your bike to make the steps melt away much faster. | #*You can ride your bike to make the steps melt away much faster. | ||
| − | #*If you have a Pokémon with Flame Body or Magma Armour abilities, the amount of time needed to get egg will be cut in half.<ref>http://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire/Breeding</ref> | + | #*If you have a Pokémon with Flame Body or Magma Armour abilities, the amount of time needed to get egg will be cut in half.<ref name="rf8">http://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire/Breeding</ref> |
#*In Generation 2 games, every step has the opportunity (though usually under 2%) to make an egg. | #*In Generation 2 games, every step has the opportunity (though usually under 2%) to make an egg. | ||
#Check in at the Daycare to see if you have an egg. You will need an open slot in your party to accept the egg, so don't go around with six Pokémon. The Old Man will change his behavior if he has an egg to give you: | #Check in at the Daycare to see if you have an egg. You will need an open slot in your party to accept the egg, so don't go around with six Pokémon. The Old Man will change his behavior if he has an egg to give you: | ||
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#*In Black/White he will call out to you. | #*In Black/White he will call out to you. | ||
#*In X/Y he will face the road. | #*In X/Y he will face the road. | ||
| − | #*In Alpha Sapphire / Omega Ruby he will turn around<ref | + | #*In Alpha Sapphire / Omega Ruby he will turn around<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Wait for your egg to hatch. Eggs take anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 steps to hatch, so get back to your adventuring and wait to see what happens. To see the stage your egg is at, just go to your party and check the summary of your egg: | #Wait for your egg to hatch. Eggs take anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 steps to hatch, so get back to your adventuring and wait to see what happens. To see the stage your egg is at, just go to your party and check the summary of your egg: | ||
#*The first stage is "I wonder what will hatch from this, it doesn't seem close to hatching." | #*The first stage is "I wonder what will hatch from this, it doesn't seem close to hatching." | ||
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#*Mr. Mime must have Odd Incense to make Mime Jr. | #*Mr. Mime must have Odd Incense to make Mime Jr. | ||
#*Chansey and Blissey must have Luck Incense to make Happiny. | #*Chansey and Blissey must have Luck Incense to make Happiny. | ||
| − | #*Mantine must have Wave Incense to make Mantyke.<ref>http://www.gamefaqs.com/ds/946308-pokemon-platinum-version/answers/105180-what-pokemon-breed-with-the-incense</ref> | + | #*Mantine must have Wave Incense to make Mantyke.<ref name="rf9">http://www.gamefaqs.com/ds/946308-pokemon-platinum-version/answers/105180-what-pokemon-breed-with-the-incense</ref> |
| − | #Know that baby's will automatically learn the moves that both parents know. This is only applicable if the Pokémon could eventually learn the move as they level up. If you breed a male and female Aggron who both have leveled up to learn Iron Tail, for example, the baby Aggron will know Iron Tail as soon as they hatch. This is a great way to pass down moves to young Pokémon and make them powerful from an early age.<ref | + | #Know that baby's will automatically learn the moves that both parents know. This is only applicable if the Pokémon could eventually learn the move as they level up. If you breed a male and female Aggron who both have leveled up to learn Iron Tail, for example, the baby Aggron will know Iron Tail as soon as they hatch. This is a great way to pass down moves to young Pokémon and make them powerful from an early age.<ref name="rf6" /> |
#Pass down any TMs from the father to child. A TM is an item that teaches a Pokémon a move, but it can only be used once. However, if a baby Pokémon is able to use a TM, they will learn the move automatically from their father when they are born. For example, you might have a male Charmeleon who you taught Dig, but you cannot get another TM for Dig. If you breed the male Charmeleon with a female Pokémon who could also learn Dig, the resulting baby would automatically know Dig from birth. | #Pass down any TMs from the father to child. A TM is an item that teaches a Pokémon a move, but it can only be used once. However, if a baby Pokémon is able to use a TM, they will learn the move automatically from their father when they are born. For example, you might have a male Charmeleon who you taught Dig, but you cannot get another TM for Dig. If you breed the male Charmeleon with a female Pokémon who could also learn Dig, the resulting baby would automatically know Dig from birth. | ||
#*This is a great way to "reuse" great TMs that you cannot get your hands on again. | #*This is a great way to "reuse" great TMs that you cannot get your hands on again. | ||
#*Generation VI, unfortunately, created some exceptions to this rule. | #*Generation VI, unfortunately, created some exceptions to this rule. | ||
#Know that certain "egg moves" can be passed from the mother in Generations VI or later. This new feature makes it easier to give great moves to you baby Pokémon that they might not normally learn. For example, if you have a female Dragonite that knows Outrage and they mate with a Charizard, the resulting Charmander will know Outrage as well. | #Know that certain "egg moves" can be passed from the mother in Generations VI or later. This new feature makes it easier to give great moves to you baby Pokémon that they might not normally learn. For example, if you have a female Dragonite that knows Outrage and they mate with a Charizard, the resulting Charmander will know Outrage as well. | ||
| − | #*Genderless Pokémon cannot inherit egg moves.<ref>http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Egg_move#Egg_moves</ref> | + | #*Genderless Pokémon cannot inherit egg moves.<ref name="rf10">http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Egg_move#Egg_moves</ref> |
#*A exhaustive list of all known egg moves can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/1po3r0/egg_moves_known_so_far/ online here.] | #*A exhaustive list of all known egg moves can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/1po3r0/egg_moves_known_so_far/ online here.] | ||
#Try "chain breeding" to get specific moves from one Pokémon to another. For instance, Eevee can only use Wish if it has learned it through a breeding chain. But Eevee cannot breed directly with any Pokémon that can learn Wish -- you'll need an extra step. It is possible to breed a male Togekiss with Wish with a female Pikachu, then breed the resulting male baby Pikachu (with Wish) with a female Eevee, and voila -- a baby Eevee with Wish. | #Try "chain breeding" to get specific moves from one Pokémon to another. For instance, Eevee can only use Wish if it has learned it through a breeding chain. But Eevee cannot breed directly with any Pokémon that can learn Wish -- you'll need an extra step. It is possible to breed a male Togekiss with Wish with a female Pikachu, then breed the resulting male baby Pikachu (with Wish) with a female Eevee, and voila -- a baby Eevee with Wish. | ||
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#Understand the concept of IV inheritance. IVs, or Individual Values, are hidden numbers between 0-31 that determine a Pokémon's stats. They are Pokémon's version of genes. Higher values determine how high your Pokémon's maximum stats can be. When Pokémon breed, each parent passes three of their IV's down to the baby and the rest are randomly selected. To get an idea of a Pokémon’s IV, read the parents "Nature." If they talk about quickness, the Pokémon has a high Speed IV, if they talk about "curiosity," they have a high Special Attack IV. However, this is not an exact science, as exact IVs are hidden from players. | #Understand the concept of IV inheritance. IVs, or Individual Values, are hidden numbers between 0-31 that determine a Pokémon's stats. They are Pokémon's version of genes. Higher values determine how high your Pokémon's maximum stats can be. When Pokémon breed, each parent passes three of their IV's down to the baby and the rest are randomly selected. To get an idea of a Pokémon’s IV, read the parents "Nature." If they talk about quickness, the Pokémon has a high Speed IV, if they talk about "curiosity," they have a high Special Attack IV. However, this is not an exact science, as exact IVs are hidden from players. | ||
#*The item "Destiny Link," when attached, passes five of the parent's IVs down instead of three. | #*The item "Destiny Link," when attached, passes five of the parent's IVs down instead of three. | ||
| − | #*Attaching a "Power" object, like a belt or anklet, forces the parent to pass down the associated IV. So if you have a Power Weight on (grows HP), the parent's HP IV will be passed down.<ref>http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1#3A</ref> | + | #*Attaching a "Power" object, like a belt or anklet, forces the parent to pass down the associated IV. So if you have a Power Weight on (grows HP), the parent's HP IV will be passed down.<ref name="rf11">http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1#3A</ref> |
#*Advanced players can consult [http://www.marriland.com/tools/iv-calculator an IV predictor online] to get estimations at their Pokémon's IV scores and make breeding decisions. | #*Advanced players can consult [http://www.marriland.com/tools/iv-calculator an IV predictor online] to get estimations at their Pokémon's IV scores and make breeding decisions. | ||
