Breeding Johto Wooper: A Comprehensive Guide for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trainers

Yes, you absolutely can breed Johto Wooper in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet! Once you’ve obtained one (primarily through an in-game trade in Cascarrafa), breeding is the key to expanding your collection of this classic Pokémon. However, there’s a crucial detail: you must equip the Johto Wooper or its evolved form, Quagsire, with an Everstone before heading to your picnic. This ensures that the offspring will be Johto Wooper, not the Paldean variant. Let’s dive into the specifics of acquiring and breeding this beloved Water/Ground-type.

Obtaining Your First Johto Wooper

Before you start thinking about breeding, you’ll need to get your hands on a Johto Wooper. Here’s how:

1. Catch a Paldean Wooper: Paldean Wooper are common in the Paldea region, particularly in swampy areas. Catch one as a starting point.

2. Head to Cascarrafa: Travel to the city of Cascarrafa.

3. Find the NPC: Look for an NPC (Non-Player Character) standing near the fountain in the center of the city.

4. Trade: This NPC will offer to trade you a Johto Wooper in exchange for your Paldean Wooper. This is currently the only way to acquire a Johto Wooper in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (excluding transferring one from other games via Pokémon HOME, if available and after Home compatibility is implemented).

The Breeding Process: Everstone is Key!

Once you have your Johto Wooper (or a Quagsire evolved from one), you’re ready to breed. Here’s the step-by-step:

1. Equip the Everstone: This is the most crucial step. Give the Johto Wooper or Quagsire an Everstone to hold. The Everstone prevents the offspring from inheriting the regional form of the mother (or the non-Ditto parent).

2. Prepare for a Picnic: Gather your breeding partner. You can breed Johto Wooper/Quagsire with Ditto (the easiest option, as Ditto can breed with almost any Pokémon) or another compatible Pokémon from its Egg Groups.

3. Start a Picnic: Set up a picnic.

4. Wait: While at the picnic, Pokémon in your party that are compatible will begin to produce an Egg. The timeframe to check for an egg varies, so explore the open world for a bit and then check the picnic basket.

5. Collect Eggs: Check the picnic basket periodically. If an Egg is present, collect it.

6. Hatch the Egg: Add the Egg to your party and walk around the Paldea region. Eggs hatch after a certain number of steps, indicated by the game. The offspring will be a Johto Wooper, thanks to the Everstone.

Compatible Breeding Partners

While Ditto is the most convenient breeding partner, Johto Wooper also belongs to certain Egg Groups, which determine which other Pokémon it can breed with. Knowing these groups allows for strategic breeding if you’re aiming for specific Egg Moves or IVs. Egg Groups can overlap, allowing interesting crossbreeds. You can find lists of compatible Pokemon at Games Learning Society or through other online resources.

The Role of the Everstone

The Everstone is essential for breeding regional variants in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Without it, the offspring will default to the Paldean form, negating your efforts to obtain and breed Johto Wooper. The Everstone forces the offspring to inherit the form of the parent holding the Everstone. This is a mechanic introduced to allow players to control which regional form they want to produce through breeding.

FAQs: Your Questions Answered

1. Can I breed a Paldean Wooper and a Johto Wooper together?

No, if you breed a Paldean Wooper with a Johto Wooper (even with the Everstone on the Johto Wooper), the offspring will always be a Paldean Wooper. The Everstone only works when held by the specific regional variant you want to breed.

2. Where do I get an Everstone?

Everstones can be found at Delibird Presents shops in various cities throughout Paldea. They are also sometimes rewarded for completing in-game challenges.

3. Does the Ditto need to hold an Everstone when breeding with Wooper?

No, only the Wooper (or Quagsire) needs to hold the Everstone to guarantee the Johto form.

4. Can I breed a shiny Johto Wooper?

Yes, the shiny version of Johto Wooper can be bred just like any other Pokémon. The chances of hatching a shiny are increased by using the Masuda method (breeding with a Pokémon from a game of a different language) and having the Shiny Charm.

5. Can I transfer a Wooper from Pokémon GO or another game?

Not directly into Scarlet & Violet at this time. You will need to wait until Pokémon HOME compatibility is implemented and ensure you have a Johto Wooper in a compatible game to transfer over.

6. What Egg Moves can Wooper learn through breeding?

Egg Moves vary depending on the generation and the compatible Pokémon. Check online resources and databases such as Serebii.net or Bulbapedia for specific Egg Move compatibility lists.

7. Does the nature of the parent affect the offspring without an Everstone?

No. The Everstone forces inheritance of regional form, not Nature. Use a Destiny Knot if you wish to pass down preferable IVs and Natures.

8. Can I breed Paradox Pokémon?

No, Paradox Pokémon cannot be bred.

9. Is Clodsire better than Quagsire?

This depends on your team composition and battle strategy. Clodsire excels in different areas with a unique typing.

10. Are Legendaries breedable?

No, Legendary Pokémon cannot be bred.

11. Can you breed Pokémon with no gender?

Pokémon with no gender, like Magnemite or Rotom, can only breed with Ditto.

12. Does breeding with a Shiny Ditto increase my chances of a shiny?

While the article says that it increases the likelihood to 1 in 64, that isn’t correct. If your Wooper is from a different region than your Ditto, the chances of a shiny are greater.

13. What is the rarest Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet?

The rarest encounters are generally considered to be Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, as they were only available during special Tera Raid events. In terms of standard Pokémon, very rare encounters of Slakoth and Family of 3 Maushold are hard to acquire.

14. Can I breed a Johto Quagsire instead of a Johto Wooper?

Yes, you can breed with a Johto Quagsire. As long as it holds the Everstone, the offspring will be a Johto Wooper.

15. Which Pokemon cannot breed?

Pokémon that belong to the undiscovered egg group are unable to breed, such as most Legendary or Mythical Pokémon.

By following these steps and keeping the Everstone rule in mind, you’ll be well on your way to building a team of Johto Wooper for battling, trading, or simply enjoying their classic design. Happy breeding!