Poke Ball Inheritance

Learn how to pass down specific Poke Balls to your offspring when breeding in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Master inheritance rules and exceptions!

Hey there! So, you're getting into breeding in Pokémon Sun and Moon? That's awesome! While Poke Balls don't actually make your Pokémon stronger, let's be real, they look super cool. And guess what? You can actually control which Poke Ball your hatched Pokémon will be in. Pretty neat, right?

Basically, when you breed two compatible Pokémon, the offspring inherits the Poke Ball from one of the parents. The general rule is that the female parent's Poke Ball takes priority if you're breeding a female with a male, or a female with a Ditto. If you're breeding a male with a Ditto, the male's Poke Ball is passed down.

Now, there are a couple of exceptions to this:

• If the male and female Pokémon are the exact same species, then it's a 50/50 chance which parent's Poke Ball gets passed down.
• If either parent is holding a Master Ball or a Cherish Ball, the offspring will *always* hatch in a standard Poke Ball. This applies even if the Pokemon inside those special balls is breedable. So, if you want to keep those rare balls, you'll need to plan accordingly.

If you're all about style, it's a great idea to catch your parent Pokémon in the stylish Poke Balls you want to pass down. A lot of players love using the Beast Ball because they look awesome and are pretty tough to catch Pokémon in. And don't forget about the classic Apricorn Balls! Imagine hatching an Alolan Vulpix in a Love Ball – how adorable is that?

A Note on 'Impossi-Balls'

Just a heads-up, not every Pokémon can be found in every type of Poke Ball. This is especially true for some Generation 7 Pokémon that you receive as gifts, like Type: Null or Cosmog. Since you can't catch them in the wild, they'll always be stuck in a regular Poke Ball. Also, some Pokémon that weren't available in Sun and Moon or HeartGold/SoulSilver can't be put into Apricorn Balls. Porygon is a bit of a tricky case; it was in older games, but since it's a gift Pokémon in Sun and Moon, you can't put it in a Beast Ball.

So, happy breeding, and may your Pokémon always look stylish!