Pokémon Breeding Calculator
Egg Groups, IVs & Shiny Odds

Pokémon Breeding Calculator — Master Competitive & Shiny Breeding

Welcome to the ultimate Pokémon breeding calculator! Whether you’re breeding for perfect IVs, hidden abilities, egg moves, or shiny Pokémon, this tool helps you understand egg group compatibility, calculate Masuda Method shiny odds, and plan your breeding strategy for Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, and older generations.

How to Use This Pokémon Breeding Tool

1️⃣ Search by Pokémon name — type any Pokémon to see its egg group(s).
2️⃣ Click on any Pokémon card — view egg groups, base stats, and hidden ability.
3️⃣ Use the shiny odds calculator — toggle Masuda Method and Shiny Charm to see your odds.
4️⃣ Plan your breeding — ensure both parents share an egg group (or use Ditto).

Popular Pokémon Breeding Combinations

Egg Groups Quick Reference

• Monster: Charizard, Tyranitar, Aggron, Garchomp
• Water 1: Lapras, Milotic, Greninja, Cloyster
• Water 2: Gyarados, Kingdra, Sharpedo, Barraskewda
• Water 3: Tentacruel, Kingler, Clawitzer, Octillery
• Bug: Scizor, Volcarona, Golisopod, Beedrill
• Flying: Pidgeot, Staraptor, Talonflame, Corviknight
• Field: Arcanine, Lucario, Eevee, Lopunny (largest group)
• Fairy: Gardevoir, Togekiss, Sylveon, Mimikyu
• Grass: Venusaur, Roserade, Leafeon, Abomasnow
• Human-Like: Machamp, Alakazam, Gardevoir, Medicham
• Mineral: Golem, Magnezone, Gigalith, Klefki
• Amorphous: Gengar, Chandelure, Dragapult, Mismagius
• Dragon: Dragonite, Salamence, Hydreigon, Dragapult
• Undiscovered: Legendaries, babies (cannot breed)
• Ditto: Can breed with any breedable Pokémon

Breeding Mechanics by Generation

• Scarlet & Violet (Gen 9): Picnics instead of Day Care. Sandwiches increase egg rate. Mirror Herb for egg moves. Destiny Knot + Everstone still work.
• Sword & Shield (Gen 8): Day Care at Route 5 and Wild Area. Egg moves transfer between same species in Day Care.
• Sun/Moon & Ultra (Gen 7): Paniola Ranch breeding. Pelago for AFK hatching. Same mechanics as Gen 6.
• X/Y & ORAS (Gen 6): First generation with boosted Masuda odds (1/512 with Shiny Charm). Lumiose City loop for hatching.
• Older Gens (3-5): Lower shiny odds (1/8192), fewer breeding mechanics.

Essential Breeding Items

• Destiny Knot: Parent passes 5 IVs instead of 3. MANDATORY for competitive breeding.
• Everstone: Passes down Nature. Always give to the parent with desired Nature.
• Power Items (Anklet, Band, etc.): Guarantee specific IV from parent. Useful for initial breeding.
• Mirror Herb (Gen 9): Learn Egg Moves without breeding — hold while picnicking.
• Oval Charm: Increases egg production rate. Post-game reward for completing Pokédex.
• Shiny Charm: 3x shiny odds. Complete regional Pokédex to obtain.

IV Breeding Math

Without Destiny Knot: 3 random IVs from parents, 3 random. Chance of 6 IV from two 6 IV parents: 1/32,768 (very low).

With Destiny Knot: 5 IVs inherited randomly from parents, 1 random. Chance of 6 IV from two 6 IV parents: 1/32 (3.125%).

With 6 IV Ditto + 5 IV target: ~1/192 chance for 6 IV offspring. Best method for beginners.

Pro Breeding Tips

• Get a 6 IV Ditto: Trade online or from Pokémon HOME. Makes ALL breeding easier.
• Use Everstone early: Lock in good Nature first, then breed for IVs.
• Chain breed for Egg Moves: Some moves require 2-3 generations to transfer.
• Patch of grass + Flame Body: Have a Pokémon with Flame Body (Magmar, Talonflame, Coalossal) to hatch eggs 2x faster.
• Breed during events: Increased shiny odds during mass outbreaks in Gen 9.

Frequently Asked Questions