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From [[Generation II]] onward, Pokémon can be bred by leaving two compatible Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] (that takes two Pokémon) or the [[Pokémon Nursery]]. | From [[Generation II]] onward, Pokémon can be bred by leaving two compatible Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] (that takes two Pokémon) or the [[Pokémon Nursery]]. | ||
Two Pokémon are compatible if they are of the same species (or share at least one [[Egg Group]]) and are of opposite genders | Two Pokémon are compatible if they are of the same species (or share at least one [[Egg Group]]) and are of opposite genders. Alternatively, breeding is usually still possible as long as one of them is {{p|Ditto}}, even if the other parent has {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} (such as {{p|Magnemite}}), and in fact, Pokémon species with unknown gender can breed only with Ditto. Pokémon in the {{egg|Undiscovered}} egg group cannot breed in any way whatsoever, and Ditto cannot breed with itself. | ||
In Generation II only, if the {{stat|Defense}} IVs of two Pokémon are the same, and the {{stat|Special}} IVs are either the same or differ by 8, they cannot produce Eggs. Because of how IVs are passed down from parents, this condition suggests the Pokémon are related. | In Generation II only, if the {{stat|Defense}} IVs of two Pokémon are the same, and the {{stat|Special}} IVs are either the same or differ by 8, they cannot produce Eggs. Because of how IVs are passed down from parents, this condition suggests the Pokémon are related. | ||
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* By default, the baby Pokémon will start with any moves that it learns at level 1. (In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], they will know all moves that are level 5 and below in their learnset.) | * By default, the baby Pokémon will start with any moves that it learns at level 1. (In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]], they will know all moves that are level 5 and below in their learnset.) | ||
* If both parents know a move that the baby can learn via leveling up, the Pokémon will inherit that move. | * If both parents know a move that the baby can learn via leveling up, the Pokémon will inherit that move. | ||
* Prior to Generation VI, if the father knows any moves that are [[TM]]s or [[HM]]s in that game (and in {{v2|Crystal}}, moves that are taught by a [[Move Tutor]]) that the baby is also compatible with, it will inherit the move. If a | * Prior to Generation VI, if the father knows any moves that are [[TM]]s or [[HM]]s in that game (and in {{v2|Crystal}}, moves that are taught by a [[Move Tutor]]) that the baby is also compatible with, it will inherit the move. If a Pokémon species with {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} (such as {{p|Magnemite}}) breeds with Ditto, the resultant baby will inherit any compatible TM or HM moves that the non-Ditto parent knows. | ||
* If the father or, starting in Generation VI, the mother knows any specific [[Egg Move]]s that the baby can learn, the baby will inherit the move. | * If the father or, starting in Generation VI, the mother knows any specific [[Egg Move]]s that the baby can learn, the baby will inherit the move. | ||
* From {{game|Emerald}} onward, if either parent is holding a [[Light Ball]], a bred Pichu will know {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Volt Tackle cannot be passed down as a normal Egg Move. | * From {{game|Emerald}} onward, if either parent is holding a [[Light Ball]], a bred Pichu will know {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Volt Tackle cannot be passed down as a normal Egg Move. | ||
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Since [[Generation V]], it has been possible for female Pokémon to pass down their Ability. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, if a female Pokémon has its [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]] and is bred with a male Pokémon, it has a 60% chance of passing it down. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, a female Pokémon bred with a male Pokémon has an 80% chance of passing down its Ability slot (regardless of whether it is a Hidden Ability or not). From [[Generation VI]] onward, a female Pokémon has an 80% (60% for [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]]) chance to pass down its Ability slot, regardless of whether it is bred with a male Pokémon or {{p|Ditto}}. | Since [[Generation V]], it has been possible for female Pokémon to pass down their Ability. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, if a female Pokémon has its [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]] and is bred with a male Pokémon, it has a 60% chance of passing it down. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, a female Pokémon bred with a male Pokémon has an 80% chance of passing down its Ability slot (regardless of whether it is a Hidden Ability or not). From [[Generation VI]] onward, a female Pokémon has an 80% (60% for [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]]) chance to pass down its Ability slot, regardless of whether it is bred with a male Pokémon or {{p|Ditto}}. | ||
Since [[Generation VI]], it is possible for male | Since [[Generation VI]], it is possible for male Pokémon, as well as Pokémon species with {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} (such as {{p|Magnemite}}) to pass down their Ability if bred with a Ditto, in which case it has a 60% chance to pass down its Hidden Ability. They cannot pass down a Hidden Ability when bred with any Pokémon other than Ditto. Ditto's Ability is always irrelevant to inheritance. | ||
If an Egg does not inherit its Ability from a parent, it can only be born with one of its non-Hidden Abilities. | If an Egg does not inherit its Ability from a parent, it can only be born with one of its non-Hidden Abilities. | ||
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In [[Generation V]] and prior, all hatched Pokémon are obtained a standard red-and-white {{i|Poké Ball}}s. | In [[Generation V]] and prior, all hatched Pokémon are obtained a standard red-and-white {{i|Poké Ball}}s. | ||
Starting in [[Generation VI]], the [[Poké Ball]] of the female Pokémon will be passed down to its offspring. Male | Starting in [[Generation VI]], the [[Poké Ball]] of the female Pokémon will be passed down to its offspring. Male Pokémon, as well as Pokémon species with {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} (including {{p|Ditto}}), have no impact on the type of Poké Ball inherited; as such, when breeding Ditto with a male Pokémon, or with another Pokémon species whose gender is unknown (such as {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Staryu}}, etc., which can only breed with Ditto), the offspring is always obtained in a standard Poké Ball. | ||
In [[Generation VII]], if a male and female Pokémon of the same [[Pokémon (species)|species]] are bred (regardless of form), the offspring will have an equal chance of inheriting either parent's Poké Ball. Additionally, a male | In [[Generation VII]], if a male and female Pokémon of the same [[Pokémon (species)|species]] are bred (regardless of form), the offspring will have an equal chance of inheriting either parent's Poké Ball. Additionally, a male Pokémon, or a Pokémon species with unknown gender (such as {{p|Magnemite}}) is guaranteed to pass down its Poké Ball if bred with a Ditto. However, despite being able to produce offspring of either species when bred together, {{p|Nidoran♀}}/{{p|Nidoran♂}} and {{p|Volbeat}}/{{p|Illumise}} are still considered different species, and the male's Poké Ball will not be inherited when breeding with its female counterpart. | ||
The [[Master Ball]] and [[Cherish Ball]] cannot be passed down by breeding, and instead, the inheriting offspring will hatch into a standard Poké Ball. | The [[Master Ball]] and [[Cherish Ball]] cannot be passed down by breeding, and instead, the inheriting offspring will hatch into a standard Poké Ball. | ||