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Can Charizard and Duraludon Breed? Unlocking Pokémon Breeding Secrets

Yes, Charizard and Duraludon CAN breed, provided you have a female Charizard and a male Duraludon. The determining factor isn’t the specific Pokémon, but their egg groups. Both Charizard and Duraludon belong to the Dragon Egg Group, making them compatible for breeding. Remember, the offspring will always be the base form of the mother’s species, in this case, a Charmander.

Understanding Pokémon Breeding Mechanics

Pokémon breeding is a core mechanic that allows players to acquire specific Pokémon, pass down Egg Moves, and even improve a Pokémon’s stats through IV inheritance. It involves leaving two compatible Pokémon at a Nursery or having a Picnic, where they have a chance to produce an Egg. This Egg hatches into a Pokémon that is usually the lowest evolutionary stage of the mother’s species.

The cornerstone of successful breeding is Egg Groups. Each Pokémon belongs to one or two Egg Groups, which determine which Pokémon it can breed with. Ditto is a special case, as it can breed with almost any breedable Pokémon, regardless of Egg Group, except for Baby Pokémon and other Pokémon that cannot breed (more on that later).

Egg Groups: The Key to Compatibility

Egg Groups represent categories of Pokémon that share similar physical or biological traits, allowing them to interbreed. Some common Egg Groups include:

Dragon: Contains Dragon-type Pokémon and those with dragon-like features.
Monster: Often includes larger, more powerful Pokémon.
Human-Like: Features Pokémon that resemble humans in shape and form.
Field: A diverse group containing various mammal-like Pokémon.
Flying: Primarily includes Pokémon with wings or the ability to fly.
Bug: Contains primarily Bug-type Pokémon
Mineral: Pokemon that mostly contain mineral characteristics
Amorphous: Pokemon that have mostly amorphous characteristics.
Water 1, Water 2, Water 3: Groups of water-based Pokemon.

The Role of Ditto in Breeding

Ditto is a unique Pokémon that can breed with almost any Pokémon that isn’t in the Undiscovered Egg Group. This makes it an invaluable tool for breeding Pokémon of a specific gender or those that are genderless. However, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto.

Pokémon That Cannot Breed

Certain Pokémon are unable to breed, either due to their status as Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, being genderless and in the Undiscovered Egg Group, or being Baby Pokémon that need to evolve before they can breed. Some key examples include:

Legendary Pokémon: Generally, Legendary Pokémon are sterile and cannot breed. Manaphy is a notable exception; breeding it with Ditto produces Phione, but Phione cannot evolve into Manaphy.
Mythical Pokémon: Similar to Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon cannot breed.
Baby Pokémon: Pokémon like Pichu, Togepi, and Riolu are in their pre-evolutionary stage and cannot breed until they evolve.
Unown: The mysterious Unown cannot breed.
Certain Fossil Pokémon: Some Fossil Pokémon species are also unable to breed.
Ultra Beasts: From the Alola region, these Pokémon are also unable to breed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pokémon Breeding

1. What determines which Pokémon hatches from an Egg?

The Pokémon that hatches from an Egg is almost always the base form of the mother’s species. If you breed a female Charizard, you’ll get a Charmander.

2. Can Legendary Pokémon breed with Ditto?

Generally, no. Most Legendary Pokémon cannot breed, even with Ditto, due to being in the Undiscovered Egg Group. Manaphy is the sole exception, producing Phione when bred with Ditto.

3. Can two Pokémon of the same gender breed?

No, Pokémon of the same gender cannot breed, unless one of them is a Ditto. Ditto can breed with Pokémon of either gender or those that are genderless.

4. What are Egg Moves and how do I pass them down?

Egg Moves are moves that a Pokémon can learn only through breeding. The male Pokémon must know the Egg Move for it to be passed down to the offspring.

5. What are IVs and how are they inherited?

Individual Values (IVs) are hidden stats that affect a Pokémon’s potential. In more recent games, some IVs are passed down from the parents to the offspring, increasing the chance of getting a Pokémon with better stats.

6. Can I breed a Shiny Pokémon?

The chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon are the same as encountering one in the wild. The Shiny status of the parents does not increase the chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon (though the Masuda Method does).

7. What is the Masuda Method?

The Masuda Method involves breeding two Pokémon from games of different languages. This significantly increases the chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon.

8. Can I breed Pokémon from different regions?

Yes, you can breed Pokémon from different regions, as long as they are in compatible Egg Groups.

9. How long does it take for an Egg to hatch?

The time it takes for an Egg to hatch varies depending on the Pokémon species. Walking around in the game world is usually required to incubate the egg. Some Pokémon take more steps to hatch than others.

10. Can I breed a Pokémon with a different species?

You can only breed Pokémon with species in the same Egg Group or with Ditto.

11. Why is my Pokémon not producing Eggs?

Possible reasons include: the Pokémon are not compatible Egg Groups, both Pokémon are the same gender and neither is a Ditto, or one of the Pokémon is in the Undiscovered Egg Group.

12. Can I influence the nature of the offspring?

Yes, if one of the parents holds an Everstone, the offspring has a 50% chance of inheriting that parent’s nature.

13. What are Abilities and how are they inherited?

Abilities are special traits that affect a Pokémon in battle. The offspring will usually inherit one of the mother’s abilities (if she has more than one), though some Abilities are Hidden Abilities that are rarer to obtain.

14. Can I breed Pokémon with Mega Evolutions?

Mega Evolutions are temporary transformations that occur during battle. The base form of the Pokémon is what is considered for breeding, not the Mega Evolved form. For example, breeding a Mega Charizard Y does not change that you will get a Charmander from the egg.

15. Where can I learn more about the mechanics of Pokemon?

To explore and learn about the mechanics of video games and how people learn from video games, please visit the website of the GamesLearningSociety.org. The Games Learning Society explores the intersection of gaming and education.

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