In Pokémon Gen 9, which includes Scarlet and Violet, you get eggs by utilizing the game's unique Picnic feature. This method allows your Pokémon to interact and produce eggs, which you can then hatch into new Pokémon.
The Picnic Method for Breeding
The primary way to obtain Pokémon eggs in the Paldea region is through setting up a picnic. This system replaces traditional daycare or nursery mechanics found in previous generations, streamlining the breeding process.
Step-by-Step Guide to Egg Production
Follow these steps to successfully obtain eggs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
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Choose Your Breeding Pair:
- Select two Pokémon that you wish to breed. Crucially, these two Pokémon must belong to the same Egg Group. Egg Groups determine compatibility, meaning Pokémon in the same group are biologically similar enough to breed (e.g., they might share physical traits or types).
- Ensure both chosen Pokémon are in your active party.
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Start a Picnic:
- Find an open, suitable location anywhere in the vast Paldea region.
- Access the Picnic option from your game's menu to set up your picnic table and spread. Your active party Pokémon will automatically join the picnic.
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Wait for Results:
- While you are picnicking, your Pokémon will roam around and interact with each other.
- After a certain amount of real-world time passes, your Pokémon may lay eggs.
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Collect Your Egg(s):
- Periodically check the picnic basket, which is located at the end of your picnic table. This basket is where any eggs produced during the picnic will appear.
- You can collect multiple eggs from a single picnic session, so keep checking the basket as time goes on.
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Hatch the Egg:
- Once you've collected an egg, place it into an empty slot in your active party.
- To hatch the egg, simply walk around the Paldea region with it in your party. After a specific number of steps, the egg will hatch into a new Pokémon.
Key Considerations for Successful Breeding
- Egg Group Compatibility: The most vital factor is ensuring your two Pokémon are in the same Egg Group. Without this compatibility, no eggs will be produced.
- Patience is Key: Eggs do not appear instantly. Allow some real-world time to pass while your Pokémon are picnicking for eggs to accumulate in the basket.
- Party Space: Remember to have an empty slot in your party when you collect eggs if you intend to start hatching them immediately.
Summary of Egg Production in Gen 9
The table below provides a concise overview of the steps involved in obtaining and hatching eggs.
| Step | Action | Details |
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| 1. Preparation | Select two compatible Pokémon | Ensure they are in the same Egg Group and are currently in your active party. |
| 2. Initiation | Start a Picnic | Find an open spot in Paldea and begin a picnic from your in-game menu. |
| 3. Waiting Game | Allow real-world time to pass | Your Pokémon will interact during the picnic; eggs will be laid after a period of time. |
| 4. Collection | Check the picnic basket | Periodically inspect the basket at the end of the picnic table to collect any newly laid eggs. |
| 5. Hatching | Carry the egg in your party and walk | Place the egg in your active party and walk around Paldea until the required steps are met for hatching. |
