The mysteries surrounding Pok\u00e9mon Eggs continue to confound players and in-game trainers alike nearly 25 years after the mechanic was introduced.<\/p>
Breeding has been a crucial mechanic in the Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> series since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Gold<\/em> and Silver<\/em>. By leaving two compatible Pok\u00e9mon at a Day Care, they can produce an Egg, normally containing the base form of the female species. Players are also able to use this function to get specific moves, abilities, natures, and more on a Pok\u00e9mon of choice, which is particularly helpful for those who enjoy battling competitively.<\/p>
Yet there is a large handful of Pok\u00e9mon that cannot be bred nor produce Eggs, whether it be due to their status as rare species or for other unique reasons. Pok\u00e9mon such as Legendaries, Mythicals, and Ultra Beasts fall under this category, making the only way of obtaining them via direct encounter.<\/p>
While breeding returns in Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em>, it does so in a way that foregoes the use of a Day Care, instead being tied entirely to the Pok\u00e9mon Picnic feature, though maintaining the basic rules of breeding. And like previous entries in the series, there are some Pok\u00e9mon that, regardless of how long they take part in a Pok\u00e9mon Picnic, will never produce an Egg.<\/p>
