> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/features/pokemon/breeding.md). # Breeding Breeding allows you to breed **two Pokémon** together and receive an offspring in the form of an **Egg**, which will eventually [hatch](#egg-hatching) into a level 1 Pokémon. Most players breed to target better IVs, specific abilities, Egg Moves, a preferred nature, or a specific regional form. {% hint style="info" %} Earn rewards by completing [**Breeding PokéHunts**](/features/pokemon/pokehunts.md) and earning [**Breeding Hunt Badge**](/features/player/badges.md#pokemon-badges) progress {% endhint %} ## Getting Started {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Purchase a Breeding Nest Open the `/breed` menu and purchase a **Breeding Nest** for ![:money\~1:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1460036347359269151.webp?size=40)**10k**.

{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Select Parents Enter the Nest submenu and select the **two compatible parents** you’d like to breed.

{% hint style="info" %} Parents must share at least **one Egg Group**, and be **Male × Female** or **(Male/Female) × Ditto** \ (see [**Parent Compatibility**](#parent-compatibility)) {% endhint %} {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Wait for an Egg After **12 minutes**, an Egg will be produced in the Nest. Once the Egg is ready, you will receive a chat notification letting you know it can be collected from the Nest.

{% hint style="info" %} Breeding speed can be improved by certain ranks (see [**Rank Perks**](#rank-perks)) {% endhint %} {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Collect Egg Click **Collect** to move Eggs into your **Egg Incubator**. If the Incubator is full, Eggs are sent to your **Egg Storage** instead.

{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Hatch Egg Eggs in your Incubator will eventually [hatch](#egg-hatching) into a level 1 Pokémon after you walk or fly a certain number of steps.

{% endstep %} {% endstepper %}

Command	Description
`/breed`	Opens the Breeding menu
`/breed steps`	Shows your current step rate (important for hatching)
`/breed incubator`	Opens your Egg Incubator
`/breed storage`	Opens your Egg Storage
`/breed claimall incubator`	Moves Eggs from your nests into your Egg Incubator
`/breed claimall storage`	Moves Eggs from your nests into Egg Storage

## Parent Compatibility Two Pokémon can breed if they are in at least one matching **Egg Group**, and a valid pair: **Male × Female** or **(Male/Female/Genderless) × Ditto**. The produced egg will be the same species as the **female**, but at the bottom of the evolutionary chain.

Egg Group Connections

Egg Group	Connected to
Amorphous	Dragon, Fairy, Grass, Human-Like, Mineral, Water 1
Bug	Dragon, Fairy, Grass, Human-Like, Mineral, Water 1, Water 3
Dragon	Amorphous, Bug, Field, Flying, Grass, Mineral, Monster, Water 1, Water 2
Fairy	Amorphous, Bug, Field, Flying, Grass, Human-Like, Mineral, Water 1
Field	Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Human-Like, Mineral, Monster, Water 1, Water 2
Flying	Dragon, Fairy, Field, Human-Like, Water 1, Water 3
Grass	Amorphous, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Field, Human-Like, Mineral, Monster, Water 1
Human-Like	Amorphous, Bug, Fairy, Field, Flying, Grass, Water 1
Mineral	Amorphous, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Field, Grass, Monster
Monster	Dragon, Field, Grass, Mineral, Water 1
Water 1	Amorphous, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Field, Flying, Grass, Human-Like, Monster, Water 2, Water 3
Water 2	Dragon, Field, Water 1
Water 3	Bug, Flying, Water 1

### Ditto Breeding * Ditto can breed with nearly all species, except those classified as **Undiscovered** * **Ditto + Ditto** produces a **random species Egg**, excluding **Legendaries**, **Ultra Beasts**, and **Mythicals** ## Egg Hatching Eggs in your Incubator hatch after you walk or fly a certain number of steps. Steps required depend on the species’ **egg cycles**. Hover over an Egg In your Incubator to view it's current cycle steps, cycles remaining, and hatch progress. * 1 egg cycle = 128 steps * A “step” is the time it takes to walk the full length of **two blocks** at normal speed If a Pokémon with **Flame Body**, **Magma Armor**, or **Steam Engine** is in your party, all Eggs in your Incubator hatch **2× faster**. {% columns %} {% column %} {% hint style="warning" %} Exceeding the speed limit of **20 steps/second** prevents all steps accrued in the last second from counting. View your current step rate with the `/breeding steps` command. {% endhint %} {% endcolumn %} {% column %}

{% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} ## Rank Perks

Rank	Hatch Rate Bonus	Breeding Rate Bonus	Nest Slots	Incubator Slots	Storage Slots
Trainer	n/a	n/a	5	6	35
Challenger	n/a	5%	5	6	35
Elite	n/a	10%	6	6	35
Master	n/a	20%	7	6	35
Champion	5%	30%	8	6	35
Omega	10%	40%	9	6	135
Apex	25%	50%	10	7	135
Gold		+5%
Platinum		+10%
Diamond		+15%
Emerald		+25%

## Trait Inheritance ### IVs Both parents pass down **3 random IVs** to the offspring (no overlaps). Power Items force a specific inherited IV: * Power Weight → HP * Power Bracer → Attack * Power Belt → Defense * Power Lens → Special Attack * Power Band → Special Defense * Power Anklet → Speed ### Destiny Knot If held by either parent, **5 IVs** are passed from the parents to the offspring. ### Size Variations Offspring growth is inherited based on the parents’ growth, with small variance allowing adjacent growth values. ### Ability * If a mother is present: **80%** chance to pass her ability (**60%** if it’s a Hidden Ability) * Male + Ditto: the male’s ability has a **60%** chance to pass (applies to normal + HA) If the ability is not passed, the offspring rolls a base ability for its species (which can still match the parent’s base ability). ### Egg Moves If either parent knows a species-specific **Egg Move**, the offspring inherits it. If either parent knows a move that can be taught via **TM/HM**, the offspring also inherits it **if it can normally learn it** via TM/HM. ### Regional Forms Offspring of Regional Form Pokémon hatch as the **default (non-regional)** form unless **both parents** share the same Regional Form. If a Regional Form parent is holding an **Everstone**, that parent’s form is passed on. ### Everstone Everstone causes the offspring to inherit the holder’s **Nature** (and the holder’s Regional Form, if applicable). If both parents hold Everstones, the offspring randomly inherits one parent’s Nature. ### Shinies Offspring have a **1/4096** chance to hatch with a [Shiny texture](/pokemon-spawns/shiny-pokemon.md). If both parents share the same **Original Trainer (OT)**, this chance is increased to **6/4096**. Shiny chance is **not** increased by other modifiers (e.g., crown rank perks, server boosters, etc.). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/features/pokemon/breeding.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.