When you want companions with unique stats, you’ll want to learn how to breed Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. However, for those who played previous games in the franchise, you will notice that breeding isn’t quite the same anymore. Breeding in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet depends on a new feature added in this game. Our guide will show you what you need to do for breeding to get Eggs.
Breed Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced players to the Picnic feature. With this feature, you can set up a Picnic to hang out with all of your Pokémon companions. From here, you can bathe them and feed them one of the numerous sandwiches available in the game.
But there is something else a Picnic is good for: breeding.
Since there is no Daycare like in previous games, you must use the Picnic feature if you want to breed in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The benefit of this new change is that you don’t have to go anywhere specific. As long as you are on a flat surface, you can set up a Picnic. If you don’t know how just do the following:
- Press “X” to bring up the Main Menu
- Select “Picnic” located between “Boxes” and “Poké Portal”
It’s as quick and simple as that.
Now, with the Picnic going in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it’s time to breed. There’s not much you actually have to do here. You just need to have a male and female Pokémon in the same Egg group. As long as you do, they can produce an Egg for you.
There’s a basket near the Picnic table that holds any Eggs you get from breeding. So, periodically, you can check in with this basket. When you do, you’ll be alerted when an Egg is inside.
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There are a few tricks in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that can increase your chances of getting an Egg or multiple ones after you breed.
For one thing, you will want to make sandwiches. As you’re already at a Picnic, you just need to make sure you have all the right ingredients. Out of the 100+ sandwich recipes, a little more than a dozen provide you with either +1 Egg Power or +2 Egg Power.
Marmalade Sandwich, Jam Sandwich, Ultra Jam Sandwich, Sweet Sandwich, and Peanut Butter Sandwich are just some that offer +1 Egg Power. Meanwhile, Ultra Pickle Sandwich, Ultra Marmalade Sandwich, and Ultra Sweet Sandwich are some that will give +2 Egg Power. These recipes are all found in our sandwich guide.
Additionally, you want to get a Ditto as soon as possible. Ditto makes it easier to breed in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet because you only need one specific Pokémon and gender.
Now you know everything about breeding and tips to make it smoother and quicker.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is available on Nintendo Switch.