How do I know which egg moves a Pokemon can inherit?
To determine which egg moves a Pokémon can inherit, you need to consider the egg’s move pool, which is influenced by the parents’ Pokémon. Each Pokémon species has a predetermined set of moves that it can pass down to an egg, known as its move pool. If you know the parents’ Pokémon and their respective move pools, you can use this information to determine which egg moves the new Pokémon can inherit. You can find the move pool information for each Pokémon species in the Pokémon games or online resources such as the Serebii or Bulbapedia websites.
In general, the egg inherits random moves from the mother’s move pool, as well as any HM moves and the father’s level-up and TM/HM moves. The father’s egg moves are added to the egg’s move pool, but the mother’s regular moves are not. This means you need to focus on the father’s move pool when determining the egg’s inheritance. The egg will not inherit any of the mother’s moves that are not part of the egg’s move pool. The egg will randomly inherit two moves from the father’s move pool, with possible exceptions, such as starter, legendary, or mythical Pokémon, which may inherit more than two moves.
Keep in mind that some Pokémon have unique move pools due to special egg moves or inherited moves from their parents. For example, the Pichu egg always inherits Quick Attack and another random move. Some Pokémon like Eevee have a wide range of possible inherited moves due to their unique ability. So, it’s essential to research the move pools for the parents’ Pokémon and any special egg moves that may be applicable. This knowledge will help you determine which egg moves a Pokémon can inherit when breeding in a Pokémon game.
Can I pass down egg moves from a male Pokemon?
Yes, it is possible to pass down egg moves from a male Pokémon. Traditionally, egg moves have been known to be passed down from the mother Pokémon in Pokémon games. However, this rule was relaxed in the Pokémon games, allowing egg moves to be passed down from either parent, male or female, when the Pokémon spawn in an egg. Therefore, if your male Pokémon knows an egg move, it can potentially pass that move down to its egg offspring, provided the egg survives to hatch.
Do egg moves affect a Pokemon’s breeding compatibility?
In the Pokémon games, egg moves can indeed influence the breeding compatibility of certain Pokémon. According to the breeding rules in the games, a Pokémon cannot necessarily breed its offspring with other Pokémon due to various conditions, one of which is when the two parents have differently named egg moves, making it impossible to breed with each other.
The effect of egg moves on breeding compatibility is relatively rare and often reported for unusual circumstances involving Pokémon with unique or rare egg moves. However, players should note that this issue typically affects breeding for specific, niche Pokémon combinations rather than broad categories.
Can I breed egg moves onto a Pokemon that is already at its final evolution stage?
In the Pokémon franchise, breeding or, more specifically, “Egg Moving” can indeed be used to transfer the Egg Move trait onto a Pokémon, even if it is already in its final evolution stage. This process is also known as “Egg Move teaching” or simply “Egg Moving.” However, there are specific requirements and conditions in place to accomplish this task. First and foremost, the Pokémon must have the capacity to learn egg moves initially and hold an Egg. They can obtain this Egg from raising the offspring of a mother that has learned an egg move, and then passing it down after obtaining it as an item before having the move on them.
Once you have a Pokémon with an Egg containing an Egg Move, the Egg must be given to a Pokémon that is compatible to hold the Egg for incubation within its’ parent type. The Pokémon with the Egg must be at least a pre-evolved form, not that it matters in terms of evolving process. The father does however have to be able to learn the move in the wild, to pass on said move via their Gen 2 way of obtaining a new move though breeding.
Are egg moves the same as TM or TR moves?
In the Pokémon universe, egg moves, TMs (Technical Machines), and TRs (Technical Records) refer to different methods of acquiring new moves for a Pokémon. While they do result in a Pokémon gaining a new move, they have distinct characteristics and differences.
Egg moves are pre-determined moves that can be passed down from parents to their offspring during the hatching process. These moves are typically unique to each egg and cannot be changed after the hatching process. Egg moves offer a unique and varied array of options for trainers to choose from, allowing them to add a new dimension to their Pokémon’s move set.
On the other hand, TMs and TRs are individual move-possessing items that, when used, directly teach the selected move to the holding Pokémon. The type of move contained is predetermined in the item when purchased with Poké Dollars (for TMs), from professors or received from NPCs with a requirement of an upgrade like level ups of the Pokémon that can obtain the item, and the Pokémon is guaranteed to learn the said move regardless of its current skill set.
Do egg moves have any special effects in battle?
In the Pokémon series, egg moves are obtained by a Pokémon learning a move from its parent through breeding. While egg moves do not have any unique properties or effects in battle, there are some special considerations to keep in mind. Some egg moves are not readily available through traditional means, such as leveling up or TM/HM usage, making them unique and sometimes quite powerful additions to a Pokémon’s move pool.
This is especially true in competitive battling, where egg moves can often provide an advantage by offering access to a specific move that is not easily attainable otherwise. However, it is worth noting that not all egg moves are significant or impactful, and some may be better than others in terms of utility or power.
The other key aspect of egg moves is that they can help define an evolved Pokémon’s move pool. This is particularly useful with certain Pokémon that are difficult to access due to their high level or limited availability.
Can I transfer Pokemon with egg moves from previous games to Pokemon Scarlet?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer Pokémon from previous games that have learned egg moves directly to Pokémon Scarlet. This is because egg moves can be specific to the Pokémon that laid the egg or the region in which the egg was hatched, and the game’s transfer system doesn’t allow for the direct transfer of non-didactically taught moves.
However, there is a way to obtain Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet with egg moves learned from previous regions. You can try to find the Pokémon in Scarlet using the Pokémon’s Pokédex entry, and if the Pokémon is native to the Scarlet region, but the model or learning pathways available then maybe could introduce the egg moves. Otherwise, you might need to use other game mechanics, such as trading with other players, to obtain the egg moves on a Pokémon that is native to the Scarlet region.
It’s worth noting that egg moves are determined by the Pokémon’s species, sex, and any previous breeding. This means that even if you transfer a Pokémon with an egg move from a previous game, you may need to use breeding techniques to obtain the same egg move on a Pokémon that is native to the Scarlet region.
Can I breed egg moves onto a shiny Pokemon?
Breeding egg moves onto a shiny Pokémon is a bit more complicated. According to Pokémon breeding mechanics, egg moves are determined by the father, not the mother. So, to breed an egg move onto a shiny Pokémon, you’ll need to use a shiny male Pokémon as the father. This is because egg moves are inherited from the father’s side, making the process more predictable and dependent on the father’s move and ability.
If you have a shiny male Pokémon with an egg move, then breeding it with a female Pokémon will have a chance to pass down the egg move to the offspring. However, keep in mind that egg move inheritance rates can be affected by factors like the Pokémon’s Individual Values (IVs) and certain moves like Haze. Therefore, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of Pokémon breeding mechanics to increase your chances of successfully breeding an egg move onto a shiny Pokémon.
Are there any special breeding mechanics in Pokemon Scarlet that affect egg moves?
In Pokémon Scarlet, there aren’t any special breeding mechanics that directly affect egg moves unlike some other Pokémon games including Pokémon Poliwag having different rates other types for breeding. However, there are other methods to influence egg moves. Players can obtain an in-game character named Area Zero, where certain Pokémon hold hidden EVs and in most of these specially raised Pokémon, specific combinations of breeding can then grant their offspring some enhanced moves.
Can egg moves be removed from a Pokemon once they are learned?
Egg moves, like any other move, can be removed from a Pokémon provided the Pokémon knows another move that takes its move slot. This process is known as “re-learning” the new move. To re-learn a new move, a Pokémon must be taken to a Pokémon Center, then a trainer must press the ‘menu’ button to get to the items and options menu and select ‘change’.