Breeding Guide
Breeding is one of the most important features on PokeKingdoms! This guide will teach you everything about the Daycare system and how to breed competitive Pokemon.
🎯 What is Breeding?
Breeding allows you to:
Obtain eggs that hatch into new Pokemon
Pass down stats (IVs) from parent Pokemon
Pass down Natures
Pass down Egg Moves
Create competitive Pokemon for battles and trading
Earn money by selling bred Pokemon on STS
🏠 Using the Daycare
PokeKingdoms uses the CobbleDaycare mod for breeding!
Accessing the Daycare
/daycareThis opens the Daycare interface where you can manage breeding.
Daycare Interface
The Daycare window allows you to:
Place two compatible Pokemon for breeding
Monitor breeding progress
Retrieve eggs
Manage multiple breeding pairs (depending on configuration)
💑 Breeding Compatibility
Egg Groups
Pokemon can only breed if they share at least one Egg Group:
Common Egg Groups:
Monster - Bulbasaur, Charmander, Tyranitar, etc.
Water 1 - Squirtle, Psyduck, Lapras, etc.
Field - Pikachu, Eevee, Growlithe, etc.
Fairy - Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Marill, etc.
Dragon - Dratini, Bagon, Gible, etc.
Bug - Caterpie, Scyther, Heracross, etc.
Flying - Pidgey, Spearow, Farfetch'd, etc.
Special Cases
Ditto
Ditto can breed with almost any Pokemon (except some legendaries)
Perfect for breeding when you only have one of a species
Does NOT pass down IVs as effectively as breeding two of the same species
Genderless Pokemon
Can only breed with Ditto
Examples: Magnemite, Porygon, Rotom
Legendary Pokemon
Most legendaries CANNOT breed
Some exceptions may apply (check in-game)
🧬 Breeding Mechanics
IVs (Individual Values)
IVs are hidden stats that determine your Pokemon's potential:
Range from 0-31 for each stat
Higher IVs = Stronger Pokemon
6 Stats: HP, Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense, Speed
IV Inheritance:
Each baby Pokemon inherits 3 random IVs from its parents
The other 3 IVs are randomly generated
Use high IV parents for better offspring
Pro Tip: To breed perfect Pokemon, start with parents that have good IVs in different stats!
Natures
Natures affect which stats grow faster:
Beneficial Natures (Examples):
Adamant - +Attack, -Sp. Attack (physical attackers)
Modest - +Sp. Attack, -Attack (special attackers)
Jolly - +Speed, -Sp. Attack (fast physical)
Timid - +Speed, -Attack (fast special)
Bold - +Defense, -Attack (physical walls)
Calm - +Sp. Defense, -Attack (special walls)
Nature Inheritance:
Give a parent an Everstone to pass down its nature 100%
Without Everstone, nature is random
Abilities
Babies have a chance to inherit the mother's ability
Hidden Abilities can be passed down if the parent has one
Breed with a Pokemon that has the desired ability
Egg Moves
Some moves can only be learned through breeding:
Father must know the move
Move must be in the baby's egg move list
Very useful for competitive movesets
📊 Breeding for Competition
Step-by-Step Competitive Breeding
Goal: Breed a perfect Pokemon for battle or selling
Step 1: Choose Your Target
Decide which Pokemon you want to breed
Research its best nature and ability
Check what egg moves you want
Step 2: Catch/Obtain High IV Parents
Catch multiple Pokemon of the same species
Check their IVs (use an IV checker or judge feature)
Find Pokemon with 3+ perfect IVs (31)
Step 3: Set Up Your Breeding Pair
Use
/daycareto access the interfacePlace your two best Pokemon in the daycare
Give Everstone to the parent with the desired nature
Give Destiny Knot to either parent (if available - passes 5 IVs instead of 3!)
Step 4: Hatch and Check Eggs
Retrieve eggs from the daycare
Hatch eggs by walking/riding around
Check the baby's IVs and nature
Keep the best ones
Step 5: Rinse and Repeat
Replace parent with better offspring
Continue breeding until you get 5-6 perfect IVs
With patience, you'll get your perfect Pokemon!
Pro Tip: It can take 10-50+ eggs to get a perfect Pokemon. Be patient and persistent!
🎒 Essential Breeding Items
Everstone
Held by parent
Passes nature to offspring 100%
Essential for breeding!
Found: Mining, Pickup ability
Destiny Knot
Held by either parent
Passes 5 IVs instead of 3 to offspring
Extremely valuable for breeding!
Found: May need to be crafted or obtained through gameplay
Power Items (if available)
Power Bracer, Power Belt, Power Lens, etc.
Guarantees specific IV is passed down
Found: Battle Tower, shops, or special rewards
💰 Breeding for Profit
What Sells Well on STS?
High IV Pokemon
5-6 perfect IVs (31 in each)
Competitive natures
Correct abilities
Shiny Pokemon
Any shiny with decent IVs sells for premium
Shiny + Perfect IVs = Maximum profit
Rare Pokemon
Starters with good IVs
Pseudo-legendaries (Dratini, Larvitar, Beldum, etc.)
Version exclusives
Battle-Ready Pokemon
Already EV trained
Perfect IVs and nature
Egg moves included
Right ability
Breeding Pairs
Two Pokemon with complementary IVs
Both with good natures
Popular species
Breeding Business Tips
Specialize - Focus on breeding a few popular Pokemon really well
Market Research - Check
/ststo see what's in demandCompetitive Knowledge - Know which Pokemon are meta
Bulk Breeding - Breed multiple at once for efficiency
Advertisement - Let people know what you're breeding in chat
Example: Breeding Dratini with Adamant nature and perfect IVs can sell for 5,000-20,000+ depending on demand!
🎓 Advanced Breeding Techniques
Chain Breeding
Breed Pokemon A (has desired move) with Pokemon B (target species, different egg group)
Use the offspring to breed with Pokemon C (shares egg group with target)
Finally breed with your actual target Pokemon
Complex but necessary for certain egg moves
Hidden Ability Breeding
Catch Pokemon with Hidden Abilities in special encounters
Female parent has higher chance to pass Hidden Ability
Males can pass it when breeding with Ditto
Shiny Breeding
Some servers have shiny breeding mechanics
Breed massive quantities (hundreds of eggs)
Use Shiny Charm if available
Time-consuming but very rewarding
Multi-Species Operations
Breed multiple species simultaneously
Use
/daycareto manage multiple pairsRotate based on demand and egg production
📋 Breeding Checklist
Before You Start:
During Breeding:
After Success:
⚡ Quick Breeding Tips
Location Matters - Build a breeding area with lots of walking space for hatching
PC Organization - Keep boxes organized by species and IVs
Release Extras - Don't hoard low IV Pokemon
Use Ditto - Until you have breeding pairs
Patience Pays - Good breeding takes time
Track Progress - Keep notes on your best parents
Ask for Help - Experienced breeders can provide advice
Trade for Starters - Sometimes faster than breeding from scratch
Automate Hatching - Create efficient walking routes
Join Breeding Communities - Share parents and tips
🚨 Common Breeding Mistakes
❌ Not using Everstone = Random natures (wasted time!)
❌ Not checking IVs before breeding = Poor offspring
❌ Breeding incompatible Pokemon = No eggs
❌ Forgetting to retrieve eggs = Wasted time
❌ Releasing your best parent by accident = Major setback
❌ Giving up too early = Missing out on perfect Pokemon
❌ Not organizing PC boxes = Losing track of good Pokemon
📈 Breeding Progression Path
Beginner (Week 1)
Learn basic breeding mechanics
Obtain Everstone
Breed your first 3+ IV Pokemon
Intermediate (Weeks 2-3)
Master nature passing
Obtain Destiny Knot
Breed your first 5 IV Pokemon
Start selling on STS
Advanced (Month+)
Breed perfect 6 IV Pokemon consistently
Master egg move breeding
Run a breeding business
Help others learn breeding
❓ Breeding FAQ
Q: How long does it take to get an egg? A: Depends on the Daycare settings, usually a few minutes of real-time.
Q: Can I speed up hatching? A: Yes, by walking/running more. Some Pokemon hatch faster than others.
Q: What do I do with bad IV Pokemon? A: Release them or trade them to new players as starters.
Q: Is breeding worth the time? A: Yes! It's one of the best ways to make money and get strong Pokemon.
Q: Can I breed legendary Pokemon? A: Most legendaries cannot breed. Check in-game.
Good luck with your breeding journey! 🥚✨
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