“In Generation 9, the Pokemon Daycare has been replaced by a breeding and egg system that centers around the Pokemon Picnic.”
The act of breeding is a highly valued and cherished aspect of the Pokemon world. It enables players to carefully choose desired moves, Abilities, and other characteristics by pairing two Pokemon to produce an egg. This tradition was traditionally carried out by leaving compatible Pokemon at the local Pokemon Daycare in the region.
Nonetheless, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have introduced a more efficient method for players to breed eggs: through a Picnic event. This new feature is accessible throughout Paldea, allowing trainers to prepare Sandwiches, bathe their Pokemon, and hatch eggs while taking breaks from their adventures.
All information on breeding through Picnics and tips for increasing the odds of obtaining a Shiny are included below for players of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
How Breeding Works in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
To begin breeding eggs, players must have two Pokemon in their party that are compatible with each other. This means that the two Pokemon must either belong to the same Egg Group or have Ditto as one of the parents.
If Ditto is not used, the egg will always hatch into the first stage of its mother’s evolutionary line. This is why it is important to make sure the female Pokemon is the one you want to breed.
Also, if you intend to breed a Pokemon with specific Egg Moves, ensure that at least one of the parents knows the desired moves.
After choosing the desired breeding pair, players should begin a Picnic. While the Picnic is in progress, eggs will start appearing in the egg basket. This does not involve any walking.
The eggs can be collected at any time and will stack neatly in the basket. When retrieved, they will automatically fill any empty slots in the player’s party and any extras will be transferred to boxes. The basket has a capacity of 10 eggs before it must be emptied.
Breeding in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
A detailed step-by-step guide on how to breed Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet can be found below.
- Have two breeding compatible Pokemon in your party
- Start a Picnic from the “X” menu
- Wait until an egg appears in the basket
- Collect eggs
- Walk until the egg hatches
- Repeat this process until you’ve acquired your desired Pokemon
Eggs will first occupy any vacant party spaces for the player and will then be transferred to a box once the party reaches maximum capacity.
Pokemon can be bred while using the Picnic
How to make Egg Power sandwich in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Crafting sandwiches in the Paldea region will provide players with a variety of buffs, including the ‘Egg Power’ bonus. This temporary boost increases the chances of finding Pokemon Eggs and can be acquired by either crafting sandwiches or buying meals that offer the same benefit.
The ideal choice for Egg Power sandwich would be the Jam Sandwich, consisting of x1 Jam and x1 Strawberry. Another option would be to buy the Compote du Fils at the Cascarrafa’s Gastronomie En Famille restaurant for $2,800.
For further information on how to enhance various effects, you can consult our complete guide to making sandwiches here.
Does the Masuda Method Work in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
The Masuda Method is available for players to use in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This method involves breeding two compatible Pokemon from games with different languages, greatly increasing the chances of obtaining an egg with a Shiny Pokemon.
The regular chance of obtaining a Shiny is 1 in 4096, but utilizing the Masuda method increases these odds to 1 in 683.
With the Shiny Charm and Masuda Method, players can decrease the already lowered rates even more for a possibility of 1/512. For additional help, check out our Shiny Sandwich guide.
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