Can you breed genders in Pokémon?
Breeding genders in Pokémon is a complex process, and the answer is that it’s partially possible, as each Pokémon has its own gender ratio, which is not affected by its parents or any other factor, and the gender of the offspring is determined randomly. The gender of a Pokémon can be influenced by breeding it with a Ditto, which can produce an offspring with any gender, regardless of the gender of the other parent.
Understanding Pokémon Breeding
To understand how to breed genders in Pokémon, it’s essential to know the basics of Pokémon breeding. Pokémon can be bred to produce offspring with specific characteristics, such as moves, abilities, and natures. However, breeding genders is a different story, as it’s primarily determined by the Pokémon’s gender ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can male Pokémon breed with male Pokémon?
Only Pokémon in the same Egg Group can breed with each other, except for Ditto, which can breed with any Pokémon, even genderless ones.
Can you breed genderless Pokémon with each other?
Gender-unknown Pokémon (except Ditto) can only breed with Ditto, but many gender-unknown Pokémon are in the No Eggs Discovered group, meaning they cannot breed at all.
Can a male Pokémon breed with Ditto and make a female?
Yes, the gender of the Pokémon you breed with Ditto will have no effect on the offspring, and you can get any gender.
Can 2 Dittos make an egg?
No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as the members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other.
Can Eevee and Ditto breed?
Yes, Eevee and Ditto can breed, and it’s recommended to breed Eevee with Ditto instead of catching additional Eevee.
What Pokémon can only be one gender?
Tauros and Miltank are counterparts of each other, and each takes one entire gender for themselves: all variants of Tauros are male, and Miltank is all-female.
What Pokémon can’t breed?
Several Pokémon cannot breed, including Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, Baby Pokémon, and some Special Pikachu Forms.
Why do legendary Pokémon have no gender?
Legendary Pokémon have no gender because they are unique and cannot breed, and their gender is not necessary for their existence.
Can a male Ditto breed with a male Pokémon?
Yes, Ditto can breed with any Pokémon, regardless of gender, and the resulting egg will hatch into the father’s form.
How do you breed opposite gender Pokémon?
One way to quickly get a Pokémon with a specific gender is to catch a Ditto and breed it with the Pokémon you want, giving you a 50-50 chance to get the desired gender.
Can Ditto breed with male Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Yes, Ditto can breed with male Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including Pokémon with no gender, like Rotom and Magnemite.
Will bred Pokémon always be the female?
No, the gender of the bred Pokémon is determined randomly, unless you’re breeding with a Ditto, in which case the gender of the offspring is not affected by the gender of the parents.
Can Mew and Ditto make an egg?
No, Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group and cannot breed, even with Ditto.
Can you breed Ditto?
Ditto can breed with any Pokémon except those in the Undiscovered Egg Group and other Ditto.
Is breeding Pokémon mother or father?
The bred Pokémon will always be the mother’s species, unless breeding with a Ditto, in which case the gender and species of the offspring are determined randomly.
Why are starters 87.5% male?
The starters have a gender ratio of 87.5% male and 12.5% female to prevent breeding and getting more starters easily, although using a Ditto can bypass this limitation.
How rare is female Pikachu?
Female Pikachu are relatively rare, with a gender ratio of approximately 50% male and 50% female, but it’s not extremely rare to find one.
Why are female starters so rare?
Female starters are rare because Game Freak designed them to be, making them more challenging to breed and obtain.
Can Pikachu and Eevee breed?
No, Pikachu and Eevee cannot breed, as they are not in the same Egg Group.
Who Cannot breed with Ditto?
The only Pokémon that cannot breed with Ditto are those in the Undiscovered Egg Group, Baby Pokémon, and other Ditto.