Can You Breed Legendary Pokémon? Let’s Hatch This Mystery!
Ever wondered if you could pair Mewtwo with a Ditto? Or maybe you’ve dreamt of an army of Zekroms? If yes, you are in the right spot. Let’s explore the intriguing world of breeding Legendary Pokémon.
The Undiscovered Truth: Legendary Pokémon and Breeding
Here’s the short answer: generally, no, you cannot breed Legendary Pokémon. Bummer, right? Imagine if everyone produced these powerhouses! Game balance would end quickly.
This breeding blockade exists due to the “Undiscovered Egg Group.” It’s like a VIP section of breeding. Most Legendaries fall into this group. These Pokémon cannot produce eggs, no matter how much they might want to.
When you try to pair Mewtwo with a Ditto at the Pokémon Nursery, expect no eggs. Mewtwo is in the “Undiscovered” camp. It’s a lonely life, genetically superior but unable to reproduce. Check out a list of others in this group at TheGamer’s list.
Manaphy and Phione: The Exception That Proves the Rule
Before you give up on breeding legends, here’s an exception: Manaphy. This Mythical Pokémon can breed. Mind blown!
But wait! Don’t visualize Manaphy hatcheries yet. When Manaphy gets cozy with a Ditto, it doesn’t create a mini-Manaphy. You get a Phione.
Phione is cute and it’s Water-type. Yet here’s the catch: Phione cannot evolve into Manaphy. Think of getting a muffin instead of a cake. So, while Manaphy can breed, it produces a less powerful form. Learn more at the PokéFarm Q Official Wiki.
Ditto: The Unsung Hero of (Almost) All Breeding
Speaking of Ditto, let’s acknowledge this little purple blob. Ditto shines in Pokémon breeding. It can breed with almost any breedable Pokémon. Genderless Pokémon? Ditto can help. Want Froakie eggs from Greninja? Ditto’s on it!
The only Pokémon Ditto cannot breed with are those in the “Undiscovered Egg Group.” So even Ditto faces limits when it comes to Legendary Pokémon breeding.
Mewtwo, Deoxys, and the Legendary Lineup: Breedability Check
Let’s give a quick roll call of some popular Legendaries and their breeding status:
- Mewtwo: Nope. Mewtwo is famous but part of the “Undiscovered” group. No mini-Mewtwos for you.
- Deoxys: No. This cosmic Pokémon is also non-breedable.
- Kubfu & Urshifu: Nope. These martial artist Legends are sterile.
- Koraidon & Miraidon: Absolutely not. The box Legendaries from Scarlet and Violet cannot breed.
Most Legendaries create no eggs. This pattern is how the Pokémon world operates.
Mythical vs. Legendary: Does It Matter for Breeding?
You may hear “Mythical Pokémon” mentioned. They differ from Legendary Pokémon. Mythical Pokémon are rarer and often event-exclusive. Think of Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, and Manaphy.
For breeding purposes, this distinction remains. Most Mythicals also cannot breed. Mew is in the “Undiscovered” group as well, along with most other Mythicals. Manaphy is the exception.
Paradox Pokémon: Stuck in the Past (and the “Undiscovered” Group)
Paradox Pokémon, those ancient and futuristic forms from Scarlet and Violet, cannot breed either. Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant are in the “Undiscovered Egg Group.” No eggs from these Pokémon.
Shiny Legendary Pokémon: Rare and… Still Not Breedable
Shiny Legendary Pokémon are rare. These color-shifted versions are highly sought after. You hunt them through special events or raids. In Pokémon GO, you might find Shiny Legendaries in raids.
However, here’s the catch: even if you snag a Shiny Legendary, it still cannot breed. Shiny or not, Legendary status stops reproduction. Your shiny Mewtwo is just as challenged as its non-shiny version.
Baby Legendaries? A Mythical Concept (Mostly)
You may have seen “baby” Legendary Pokémon mentioned in movies like “Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias.” While these versions exist in anime and films, they aren’t available in the games. “Baby Legendaries” are more narrative than gameplay.
Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO: Raids and Incense
Pokémon GO offers a way to encounter Legendary Pokémon through raids. Defeating a Raid Boss adds powerful Pokémon to your collection. Watch for events like “Road to Unova” for chances to meet specific Legendaries.
If you’re patient, the Daily Adventure Incense can sometimes lure rare Galarian Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. These encounters are tricky but rewarding. Just don’t expect to breed them.
Ditto: A Failed Mew Clone? A Fun Theory
Here’s a fun theory: some fans speculate that Ditto might be a failed clone of Mew. They share similarities – both are pink and can transform. Ditto is rare in some games’ wild areas.
This notion proposes Ditto as a discarded experiment in creating Mewtwo. The Pokémon Company hasn’t confirmed this, but it’s an intriguing idea if you struggle to breed Legendaries.
The Unbreedable Bunch: A Quick Recap
To summarize, here are the Pokémon types that cannot breed:
- Baby Pokémon (like Pichu or Munchlax)
- Legendary Pokémon (Mewtwo, Zekrom, etc.)
- Mythical Pokémon (Mew, Celebi, etc., but not Manaphy)
- Ultra Beasts (Nihilego, Buzzwole, etc.)
- Paradox Pokémon (Roaring Moon, Iron Treads, etc.)
So next time you think about breeding a Legendary dream team, keep the “Undiscovered Egg Group” in mind. Focus instead on catching more in raids. Happy Pokémon training!
