Can You Breed Two Toxtricity? A Comprehensive Guide

Yes, absolutely! You can breed two Toxtricity, but there are a few crucial caveats to understand. It’s not quite as simple as throwing two of them into a Pokémon Day Care and expecting immediate results. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about breeding Toxtricity, including its pre-evolution, Toxel, and the nuances of its two distinct forms.

Understanding Toxtricity’s Breeding Mechanics

The key to breeding Toxtricity lies in understanding its evolutionary line and breeding compatibility. Let’s break it down:

• Toxel Cannot Breed: Toxel is classified as a Baby Pokémon. A general rule in the Pokémon universe is that Baby Pokémon cannot breed. They need to evolve first. This means you cannot directly breed two Toxel together, or even a Toxel with a Toxtricity.

• Toxtricity Can Breed: Once your Toxel evolves into Toxtricity, it becomes breedable. You have two main options here:

  • Toxtricity + Ditto: Ditto is the ultimate Pokémon for breeding, as it can breed with almost any breedable Pokémon, regardless of gender. If you pair your Toxtricity with a Ditto, you’ll reliably get Toxel eggs.

  • Male Toxtricity + Female Toxtricity: If you have a male and a female Toxtricity, you can breed them together. The resulting egg will always be a Toxel. Note: breeding two Toxtricity of the same gender is impossible.

• Form Doesn’t Matter: Whether you have an Amped Form Toxtricity (yellow and purple) or a Low Key Form Toxtricity (blue and purple) doesn’t affect the breeding process. The egg will always hatch into a Toxel.

• Nature Matters for Evolution: The nature of the Toxel before evolution determines whether it evolves into Amped Form or Low Key Form. This is not influenced by the parents’ natures unless held items like an Everstone are used (more on that later).

• Abilities: Toxel has two abilities: Static and Rattled. When breeding, the egg has an 80% chance of inheriting the mother’s ability if she isn’t holding Everstone. If the Toxel has the Hidden Ability, Rattled, then it will pass down 60% of the time.

Breeding for Competitive Pokémon

Breeding is a crucial aspect of creating competitive Pokémon. Here’s how to maximize your breeding efforts with Toxtricity:

• Natures: As mentioned earlier, the Nature of Toxel determines its evolved form. If you want a specific form, ensure your Toxel has the correct Nature before leveling it up to 30. If you want the Amped Form, you need to have a nature like Hardy, Brave, Adamant, Naughty, Docile, Impish, Lax, Hasty, Jolly, Naive, Rash, Sassy, or Quirky. Low Key Form needs Lonely, Bold, Relaxed, Timid, Serious, Modest, Mild, Quiet, Bashful, Calm, Gentle, or Careful. You can influence the Nature by giving the parent an Everstone to hold.

• IVs (Individual Values): IVs are like genes in the Pokémon world. They determine the potential of your Pokémon’s stats. Use a Destiny Knot on one of the parents to pass down 5 of the parents’ combined 12 IVs to the Toxel.

• Hidden Ability: The Hidden Ability, Rattled, is desirable, because it can provide a unique competitive edge in battle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about breeding Toxtricity, to further clarify the process:

1. Can I breed a Toxtricity with another Toxtricity of the same gender?

No, you cannot. Pokémon need to be of opposite genders to breed, or one of them needs to be a Ditto.

2. Does the form of Toxtricity (Amped or Low Key) affect the breeding outcome?

No, the form of Toxtricity does not influence the egg. The egg will always produce a Toxel. The Toxtricity will evolve into either Amped Form or Low Key Form based on the Nature of Toxel, as long as it isn’t holding Everstone.

3. Can I breed a shiny Toxtricity with a regular Toxtricity to increase the chances of a shiny Toxel?

No, having a shiny Toxtricity does not increase the chances of hatching a shiny Toxel. The odds of hatching a shiny Pokémon are determined by the game’s shiny mechanics and the Masuda method (breeding Pokémon from different language regions). The Shiny Charm, which can be acquired in the late game, increases the chance of getting a shiny.

4. What is the best Nature for breeding Toxtricity for competitive battling?

The best Nature depends on how you want to use Toxtricity. Timid and Modest are popular for the Low Key Form, maximizing Special Attack and Speed. Adamant and Jolly are better for Amped Form, boosting Attack and Speed.

5. Can I use a Nature Mint after Toxtricity evolves to change its form?

No, Nature Mints change the stats affected by the Nature, but they do not change the actual Nature itself. The form is determined at the moment of evolution based on the Nature the Toxel had when it leveled up.

6. What items should I give to Toxtricity when breeding?

The Destiny Knot is crucial for passing down IVs. The Everstone ensures the Toxel inherits the Nature of the parent holding it.

7. How do I get a Ditto with good IVs for breeding Toxtricity?

Ditto with high IVs can be found in Pokémon games, often through Max Raid Battles or by catching them in areas with higher spawn rates. In some games, Ditto may appear with better IVs during special events.

8. What Egg Group does Toxtricity belong to?

Toxtricity belongs to the Human-Like Egg Group, this gives you a wide variety of Pokémon to breed it with besides Ditto.

9. Can a Toxel with the ability Static evolve into Amped Form?

Yes, Toxel‘s ability doesn’t affect its evolved form. The nature will determine the form.

10. Is it possible to breed a Toxtricity with a Pokémon from a different Egg Group?

No, Pokémon can only breed with Pokémon from their own Egg Group, or with Ditto.

11. What is the Masuda method, and how does it affect Toxtricity breeding?

The Masuda method involves breeding two Pokémon from different language regions (e.g., one from Japan and one from the US). This significantly increases the chance of hatching a shiny Pokémon, including Toxel.

12. Can I influence the gender of the Toxel I hatch?

No, you cannot directly influence the gender of the hatched Toxel. The gender is randomly determined by the game’s mechanics.

13. What is the best location for breeding Toxtricity in [insert Pokémon game name here]?

The best location for breeding is typically the Pokémon Day Care. In the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a Picnic is required to get an egg.

14. Can you breed Zeraora with Toxtricity?

No, since Zeraora is a Mythical Pokémon, and Mythical Pokémon are generally unbreedable, it cannot be bred with Toxtricity, or any other breedable Pokémon for that matter.

15. Where can I learn more about game design and the science of learning in games?

For those interested in the intersection of game design and learning, the Games Learning Society offers valuable resources. You can explore their research and publications at GamesLearningSociety.org.

Final Thoughts

Breeding Toxtricity is a manageable process once you understand the nuances of its evolution and breeding mechanics. Remember that Toxel can’t breed, and you need either a Ditto or a male and female Toxtricity to get started. Pay close attention to Natures and IVs to breed competitive Pokémon. Happy breeding!