What are Egg Groups?

Learn about Pokemon Egg Groups in Scarlet and Violet! Discover which Pokemon can breed together at picnics and how Egg Groups work for breeding.

Alright, so you wanna start breeding some Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, huh? It's a super useful way to get specific Pokémon, especially if you're going for competitive teams or just want to hatch some cool babies. The key to all of this is something called 'Egg Groups'. Think of them like family trees for Pokémon – Pokémon in the same group can usually breed together at a picnic.

It's important to know that Egg Groups aren't always tied to a Pokémon's actual type. You might have two Pokémon of the same type that can't breed, or Pokémon of different types that totally can! You'll need to check out the list below to see which Pokémon belong to which group.

Here's the breakdown of all the Egg Groups in Scarlet and Violet:

The most special case here is Ditto. This little guy is like the universal parent – it can breed with pretty much any Pokémon from any Egg Group, except for those in the 'No Eggs' group. So, if you're having trouble finding a compatible partner for a specific Pokémon, Ditto is usually your best bet!