Can Charizard and Ditto Breed in Pokémon Scarlet? The Ultimate Breeding Guide
Yes, Charizard can absolutely breed with Ditto in Pokémon Scarlet. This is a cornerstone of Pokémon breeding mechanics, and Ditto’s unique ability to breed with almost any Pokémon makes it an invaluable asset for trainers looking to expand their collections or breed for specific traits. This article will delve into the specifics of Charizard and Ditto breeding, as well as address many related questions that trainers might have.
The Power of Ditto in Pokémon Breeding
Ditto is a unique Pokémon with the special ability to breed with almost any Pokémon, regardless of gender. This makes it essential for breeding Pokémon that are only male, have no gender, or when you want to breed a specific species without needing a female of the same species. In Pokémon Scarlet, Ditto retains this ability, making it incredibly useful for breeding Charizard and other Pokémon.
How to Breed Charizard with Ditto
- Catch a Ditto: Dittos can be found in the West Province, specifically in areas two and three, near Medali, Cascarrafa, and Porto Marinada. Look for them on the map by pressing the Y button, then confirm their identity with the ZL button.
- Have a Charizard: You’ll need to have at least one Charizard (male is sufficient) in your party.
- Picnic Time: Start a picnic. In your party, include both Charizard and Ditto. If you have a male Charizard and no female, then using Ditto is the only way to breed it.
- Wait for an Egg: Eggs will appear in the basket near your picnic table over time. Collect the egg and hatch it. You’ll get a Charmander egg.
- Repeat as Needed: You can repeat this process as many times as necessary to get more Charmanders or breed for optimal stats.
Charizard’s Breeding Lineage
When breeding a Charizard with Ditto, the resulting egg will always be a Charmander. This is because the egg will always hatch into the lowest evolution of the non-Ditto parent. If the Charizard is female, the egg can have a chance at either gender.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 related FAQs to provide even more insights on Charizard and Ditto breeding in Pokémon Scarlet:
1. What if I Have a Male Charizard?
A male Charizard can breed with a Ditto without any issues. Ditto’s unique ability allows it to breed with Pokémon regardless of their gender. In this case, breeding with Ditto is the only way to breed a male Charizard.
2. Can a Female Charizard Breed with Ditto?
Yes, a female Charizard can breed with a Ditto. As with male Charizard, the resulting egg will still be a Charmander, but this way, you may get a male or female Charmander from the egg.
3. Where Can I Find Ditto in Pokémon Scarlet?
Ditto can be found in the West Province, areas two and three, near Medali, Cascarrafa, and Porto Marinada. They are marked on the map, but you’ll need to confirm their identity before engaging them, as they will appear as other pokemon in the overworld.
4. Can I Breed the Tera Raid Charizard with Ditto?
Absolutely! You can breed the Charizard you catch from the Tera Raid Battle Event with a Ditto. The resulting egg will be a Charmander, but it will not have the Dragon Tera-type or Mightiest Mark of the original Charizard.
5. What Pokémon Cannot Breed with Ditto?
Ditto can breed with most Pokémon except for those in the No Eggs Discovered Group. This group includes:
* Baby Pokémon such as Riolu, Pichu, and Togepi
* Legendary and Mythical Pokémon (with the exception of Manaphy)
* Special form Pokémon like Cosplay Pikachu and the new fossils
* Type: Null and Silvally
* Unown
6. Can Two Dittos Breed Together?
No, two Dittos cannot breed with each other. Even if you place two Dittos in the same party and start a picnic, you will never get a Ditto egg.
7. What Happens if I Breed Charizard and Dragonite?
If you breed a female Charizard and a male Dragonite, you will get a Charmander egg. The species of the egg is always determined by the female parent (or the non-Ditto parent). In this case it is a female Charizard, so you will always get a Charmander from the egg.
8. Why Won’t My Pokémon Breed with Ditto?
The only time your Pokémon will not produce an egg is when the game message says “They prefer to play with other Pokémon.” If you are getting any other message, an egg will eventually happen, it might just take some time.
9. Can I Breed a Shiny Charizard Using Ditto?
Yes, you can breed a shiny Charizard by using Ditto, however, you cannot guarantee the outcome. The chances of a shiny are not increased by breeding Charizard with Ditto. Breeding, in general, can still have the same odds for a shiny as when encountering one in the wild.
10. Can I Breed a Greninja With Ditto in Scarlet?
Yes, Greninja can be bred with Ditto once caught. This allows you to shiny hunt Greninja, get it with different abilities or obtain its pre-evolutions.
11. What Are the Requirements to Get a Charizard in Pokemon Scarlet?
To get Charizard the first time in Scarlet, you will need to complete the main game. This includes:
* Beating the game
* Completing Victory Road
* Completing the Path of Legends
* Completing Starfall Street
* Completing The Way Home
* Defeating the 8 Gym Leaders again
* Returning to the school and beating the Academy Ace Tournament
* Completing 10 different 5-star Tera Raids
* Finding the black Dragon-type Charizard marker on the overworld to complete the Tera Raid Battle.
12. Can I Breed a Mew?
No, Mew and Mewtwo cannot breed, even with a Ditto. They are part of the group of Legendaries who cannot breed. You would need to transfer one from other games to get one in Scarlet.
13. Can I Breed the Battle Bond Greninja?
Battle Bond Greninja cannot breed. This form of Greninja is unique and not intended for breeding. However, you can breed Greninja with Ditto to get the regular form of the pokemon and use that to breed other pokemon.
14. Is Vaporeon the Most Breedable Pokémon?
Vaporeon is considered a highly compatible pokemon for breeding due to the fact that it falls under the Field egg group, which contains a lot of mammals. However, it is most compatible with male, female, or human Pokemon. In terms of breedability with ditto, any pokemon outside the groups above are all compatible with ditto.
15. What Pokémon can breed with Ditto?
Ditto can breed with most Pokémon that fall outside the No Eggs Discovered Group, which includes legendaries, mythicals, and baby pokemon, among others. This makes it an invaluable breeding asset. Any pokemon you catch in the wild that isn’t a baby or a legendary is able to breed with Ditto.
Conclusion
In summary, Charizard and Ditto can indeed breed in Pokémon Scarlet. This is essential for anyone looking to build up their teams, breed for competitive stats, or hunt for shiny Pokémon. Understanding the mechanics of breeding, as well as who Ditto can and cannot breed with, will greatly enhance your Pokémon Scarlet experience. Happy breeding!