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Another change introduced in Emerald is the ability to inherit [[nature]], which also influences stats. If the mother (or {{p|Ditto}}) is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting that Pokémon's nature. It should be noted that Ditto always acts as the "mother" in a breeding match-up, so in Emerald, a female breeding with a Ditto does not have a better chance of passing down natures to its offspring; the Ditto does. | Another change introduced in Emerald is the ability to inherit [[nature]], which also influences stats. If the mother (or {{p|Ditto}}) is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting that Pokémon's nature. It should be noted that Ditto always acts as the "mother" in a breeding match-up, so in Emerald, a female breeding with a Ditto does not have a better chance of passing down natures to its offspring; the Ditto does. | ||
In [[Generation IV]], in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, inheriting natures remains the same as in Emerald. However, in the Johto remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver, inheriting nature was changed a little. Whichever Pokémon is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}} will pass down its nature, regardless of gender, or whether it is breeding with a Ditto. | In [[Generation IV]], in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, inheriting natures remains the same as in Emerald. However, in the Johto remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver, inheriting nature was changed a little. Whichever Pokémon is holding an {{evostone|Everstone}} will pass down its nature, regardless of gender, or whether it is breeding with a Ditto. Another minor change that is present in all Generation IV games, is that the passing on of natures via an Everstone will not work if the Pokémon are from different real-world countries (e.g. Argentina and Spain). This restriction is lifted in Generation V. | ||
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}} the odds of passing down the nature of the parent holding an {{evostone|Everstone}} is now 100%. If both parents are holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, the odds are 50/50 between each of the parents' natures. | In {{2v2|Black|White|2}} the odds of passing down the nature of the parent holding an {{evostone|Everstone}} is now 100%. If both parents are holding an {{evostone|Everstone}}, the odds are 50/50 between each of the parents' natures. | ||
===Inheriting Abilities=== | ===Inheriting Abilities=== | ||
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Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down from male or genderless Pokémon, and will not be passed down if the female was paired with a {{p|Ditto}}. | Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down from male or genderless Pokémon, and will not be passed down if the female was paired with a {{p|Ditto}}. | ||
When breeding with non- | When breeding with non-Hidden Ability females in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, there is an 80% chance that the Ability slot of the female will be passed to the baby. For example, when breeding a female {{p|Venomoth}} with {{a|Shield Dust}}, the resultant {{p|Venonat}} has an 80% chance of having {{a|Compoundeyes}} rather than {{a|Tinted Lens}}. This change does not apply if Ditto is used as either parent. Hidden Ability breeding is same as it is in {{2v2|Black|White}}. | ||
===Breeding for Shininess=== | ===Breeding for Shininess=== | ||
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====Generation IV==== | ====Generation IV==== | ||
In Generation IV, a new mechanic was added to breeding: there is now a five fold increased chance (5/8192 or 1/1639 as opposed to the regular chance of 1/8192) | In Generation IV, a new mechanic was added to breeding: there is now a five fold increased chance (5/8192 or 1/1639 as opposed to the regular chance of 1/8192) of hatching a [[Shiny Pokémon]] when both parents are from different language games. This is due to [[Masuda method|special coding written into the game]] by director [[Junichi Masuda]]. Aside from this addition, the means of breeding for Shininess are otherwise unchanged. | ||
====Generation V==== | ====Generation V==== | ||
In Generation V, the odds of the [[Masuda method]]'s success rate increased from 5/8192 (1/1639) to 6/8192 (1/1366) | In Generation V, the odds of the [[Masuda method]]'s success rate increased from 5/8192 (1/1639) to 6/8192 (1/1366) | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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* Despite conventional wisdom, no negative effects occur from inbreeding Pokémon in [[Generation III]] onward. Conversely in [[Generation II]], it is not possible for related Pokémon to produce any Egg with one another, despite related animals in real life still being able to produce offspring despite their genetic relationship; this was simply due to the manner of which [[individual values]] were stored in the [[Generation II]] game's data structure. | * Despite conventional wisdom, no negative effects occur from inbreeding Pokémon in [[Generation III]] onward. Conversely in [[Generation II]], it is not possible for related Pokémon to produce any Egg with one another, despite related animals in real life still being able to produce offspring despite their genetic relationship; this was simply due to the manner of which [[individual values]] were stored in the [[Generation II]] game's data structure. | ||
* The [[Pokémon Mansion journals]] (which predate Generation II's introduction of breeding) describe Mew giving birth as opposed to laying an Egg. These were not retconned in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. | * The [[Pokémon Mansion journals]] (which predate Generation II's introduction of breeding) describe Mew giving birth as opposed to laying an Egg. These were not retconned in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/breeding Legendary Pokémon's advanced breeding information] | * [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/breeding Legendary Pokémon's advanced breeding information] | ||
* [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1 Smogon's detailed guide on breeding and Egg-hatching] | * [http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/breeding_guide_part1 Smogon's detailed guide on breeding and Egg-hatching] | ||
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