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# 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

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## 🏠 Using the Daycare

PokeKingdoms uses the **CobbleDaycare** mod for breeding!

### Accessing the Daycare

```
/daycare
```

This 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)

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For detailed information about the CobbleDaycare mod, check out the [official documentation](https://zonary123-dev.gitbook.io/zonary123-dev-docs/mods/free-mods/cobbledaycare)!
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***

## 💑 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)

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## 🧬 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

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**Pro Tip:** To breed perfect Pokemon, start with parents that have good IVs in different stats!
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### 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

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Everstone is essential for breeding! Find it in caves or from mining.
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### 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

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## 📊 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 `/daycare` to access the interface
* Place 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!

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**Pro Tip:** It can take 10-50+ eggs to get a perfect Pokemon. Be patient and persistent!
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## 🎒 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?

1. **High IV Pokemon**
   * 5-6 perfect IVs (31 in each)
   * Competitive natures
   * Correct abilities
2. **Shiny Pokemon**
   * Any shiny with decent IVs sells for premium
   * Shiny + Perfect IVs = Maximum profit
3. **Rare Pokemon**
   * Starters with good IVs
   * Pseudo-legendaries (Dratini, Larvitar, Beldum, etc.)
   * Version exclusives
4. **Battle-Ready Pokemon**
   * Already EV trained
   * Perfect IVs and nature
   * Egg moves included
   * Right ability
5. **Breeding Pairs**
   * Two Pokemon with complementary IVs
   * Both with good natures
   * Popular species

### Breeding Business Tips

1. **Specialize** - Focus on breeding a few popular Pokemon really well
2. **Market Research** - Check `/sts` to see what's in demand
3. **Competitive Knowledge** - Know which Pokemon are meta
4. **Bulk Breeding** - Breed multiple at once for efficiency
5. **Advertisement** - Let people know what you're breeding in chat

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**Example:** Breeding Dratini with Adamant nature and perfect IVs can sell for 5,000-20,000+ depending on demand!
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## 🎓 Advanced Breeding Techniques

### Chain Breeding

1. Breed Pokemon A (has desired move) with Pokemon B (target species, different egg group)
2. Use the offspring to breed with Pokemon C (shares egg group with target)
3. Finally breed with your actual target Pokemon
4. 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 `/daycare` to manage multiple pairs
* Rotate based on demand and egg production

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## 📋 Breeding Checklist

**Before You Start:**

* [ ] Have two compatible Pokemon
* [ ] Check their IVs and Natures
* [ ] Obtain Everstone for Nature passing
* [ ] Obtain Destiny Knot if possible
* [ ] Have PC space for eggs
* [ ] Prepare to hatch many eggs!

**During Breeding:**

* [ ] Place Pokemon in `/daycare`
* [ ] Check regularly for eggs
* [ ] Hatch eggs by walking
* [ ] Check offspring IVs and Nature
* [ ] Replace parents with better offspring
* [ ] Release or store inferior offspring

**After Success:**

* [ ] Train or sell your perfect Pokemon
* [ ] Keep good parents for future breeding
* [ ] Consider breeding more for trading

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## ⚡ Quick Breeding Tips

1. **Location Matters** - Build a breeding area with lots of walking space for hatching
2. **PC Organization** - Keep boxes organized by species and IVs
3. **Release Extras** - Don't hoard low IV Pokemon
4. **Use Ditto** - Until you have breeding pairs
5. **Patience Pays** - Good breeding takes time
6. **Track Progress** - Keep notes on your best parents
7. **Ask for Help** - Experienced breeders can provide advice
8. **Trade for Starters** - Sometimes faster than breeding from scratch
9. **Automate Hatching** - Create efficient walking routes
10. **Join Breeding Communities** - Share parents and tips

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## 🚨 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

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## 📈 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

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## ❓ 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.

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**Good luck with your breeding journey!** 🥚✨

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Once you have competitive Pokemon, check out the [Pokebuilder Guide](/guides/pokebuilder-guide.md) to further customize them!
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