Which Gender Passes Down Poké Ball?
When breeding a male and female Pokémon of different species, the female’s Poké Ball has priority over the male’s, but in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, both male and female Pokémon can pass down their Poké Ball with equal chance if they are of the same species. The Poké Ball inheritance is determined by the species of the Pokémon, with the female’s species usually taking priority, unless breeding with a Ditto, in which case the non-Ditto parent’s Poké Ball is guaranteed to be passed down.
Understanding Poké Ball Inheritance
To delve deeper into the mechanics of Poké Ball inheritance, it’s essential to understand the factors that influence which Poké Ball a hatched Pokémon will inherit. The following FAQs provide valuable insights into the world of Pokémon breeding and Poké Ball inheritance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How Do Poké Balls Get Passed Down in Scarlet?
Poké Balls get passed down in Pokémon Scarlet based on the species of the parents, with the female’s Poké Ball having priority unless the parents are of the same species, in which case there’s an equal chance of either Poké Ball being passed down.
2. Which Parent Passes Down Poké Ball in Violet?
In Pokémon Violet, if a male and female Pokémon of the same species are bred, the offspring has an equal chance of inheriting either parent’s Poké Ball.
3. What Determines Baby Pokémon’s Gender?
The gender of a baby Pokémon is determined as soon as the egg is received, along with its nature and ability, while its IVs are determined when the egg hatches.
4. Does Master Ball Breed Down?
The Master Ball cannot be passed down via breeding and acts as a regular Poké Ball for inheritance purposes.
5. Can Males Pass Down Poké Ball Types Now?
Yes, in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, males can pass down Poké Ball types, offering more flexibility in breeding strategies.
6. Does Ash Ever Use a Master Ball?
Ash Ketchum never uses a Master Ball because it would make catching Pokémon too easy, and he prefers the challenge.
7. Is a Master Ball 100% Catch Rate?
The Master Ball has a 100% catch rate on any Pokémon, making it a highly valuable item in the Pokémon world.
8. Can You Pass Down Gender in Breeding Pokémon?
Gender, along with nature and ability, is determined when the egg is created, and only IVs are generated when the egg is hatched.
9. Can Ditto Breed with Any Gender?
Ditto can breed with any other Pokémon species, regardless of gender, due to its genetically volatile nature and lack of gender.
10. Is Breeding Pokémon Based on the Father or Mother?
The Pokémon will always be the mother’s species unless breeding with a Ditto, in which case the offspring will be the father’s form.
11. Can You Breed Mew with Ditto?
No, Mew cannot be bred, even with Ditto, because it is in the Undiscovered Egg Group.
12. What Pokémon Cannot Breed in Violet?
Pokémon with no gender, or those that are only male, can only breed with Ditto, while Paradox Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon cannot breed at all.
13. Is Gimmighoul Breedable?
Gimmighoul is not breedable because it is genderless.
14. What Determines the Species of a Pokémon Egg?
The species of a Pokémon egg is determined by the mother’s species, unless the parents are Ditto and another Pokémon, in which case the offspring will be the non-Ditto parent’s species.
15. Which Poké Ball Does the Egg Inherit with Ditto?
When breeding with Ditto, the egg will inherit the non-Ditto parent’s Poké Ball, guaranteeing the offspring will have the desired Poké Ball.