Cobblemon Breeding: How to Get Perfect IVs (Coming Soon!)

Cobblemon breeding is an exciting feature that will be introduced in a future update, giving trainers the ability to breed their Cobblemon to produce offspring with specific traits. One of the main goals of breeding will be to obtain Cobblemon with perfect IVs (Individual Values), which can give you a competitive edge in battles. In this guide, we’ll explore how breeding will work, what IVs are, and the strategies you can use to breed the strongest Cobblemon once the feature is released.

What Are IVs?

IVs (Individual Values) are hidden stats that affect a Cobblemon's base stats. Each Cobblemon has six IVs, one for each stat:

• HP (Hit Points)
• Attack
• Defense
• Special Attack
• Special Defense
• Speed

IVs range from 0 to 31, with 31 being the best possible IV in a stat. The higher the IV, the better that stat will be when the Cobblemon reaches level 100. For example, a Cobblemon with 31 IVs in Attack will deal more damage with physical moves than one with lower Attack IVs.

How Breeding Will Work in Cobblemon

Breeding in Cobblemon will likely involve pairing two compatible Cobblemon to produce an egg, which will hatch into a new Cobblemon. This offspring will inherit traits from both parent Cobblemon, including moves, abilities, and IVs. To maximize the chances of getting Cobblemon with perfect IVs, careful planning and strategy will be key.

Key Factors in Breeding:

1. Parent Compatibility: Certain Cobblemon can only breed with others of the same egg group. Egg groups are categories based on Cobblemon’s body shapes and biological traits.
2. IV Inheritance: Offspring inherit some IVs directly from their parents, meaning selecting parents with high IVs will increase the chances of the baby Cobblemon having perfect IVs.
3. Nature and Abilities: Breeding can also pass down Natures and Abilities, allowing trainers to breed for Cobblemon with specific characteristics.
4. Egg Moves: Special moves, called Egg Moves, can be passed from parent to offspring, giving the new Cobblemon access to moves it wouldn’t learn through leveling.

Steps for Breeding Perfect IV Cobblemon

Once breeding is available, these steps will help you breed Cobblemon with perfect IVs:

1. Start with Good IV Parents

• Begin with two Cobblemon that have high IVs in the stats you want to pass on. You don’t need perfect IVs in all six stats right away—focus on the most important ones, such as Attack and Speed for offensive Cobblemon.

Example: If you want a strong physical attacker, make sure both parents have high IVs in Attack and Speed.

2. Use the Destiny Knot

• The Destiny Knot is an essential item in breeding, as it allows five out of the six IVs to be passed from the parents to the offspring. Without it, the offspring would inherit only three IVs from the parents.

Strategy: Give one of the parents the Destiny Knot to dramatically increase the chances of breeding Cobblemon with perfect IVs.

3. Choose the Right Nature with an Everstone

• Natures affect how a Cobblemon’s stats grow, increasing one stat while decreasing another. For example, a Jolly nature increases Speed but decreases Special Attack.
• The Everstone is another key item that ensures the parent holding it passes down its Nature to the offspring. This is critical for building Cobblemon suited for specific battle strategies.

Strategy: If you want a fast physical attacker, you could use a Jolly-natured parent and have it hold an Everstone to ensure the offspring inherits the Jolly nature.

4. Hatch Multiple Eggs

• Breeding is a numbers game. Hatch multiple eggs to increase your chances of getting a Cobblemon with perfect or near-perfect IVs. The more eggs you hatch, the better your odds of success.

Breeding for Competitive Play

Once breeding is implemented, it will likely become a central part of Cobblemon’s competitive scene. By breeding Cobblemon with perfect IVs, the right Nature, and a strong moveset, you can create powerful teams for PvP battles and raids. Here are some additional strategies to keep in mind:

1. Focus on Key Stats for Each Role

• Not all Cobblemon need perfect IVs in all six stats. For example, a fast special attacker like Alakazam needs perfect IVs in Special Attack and Speed, but its Defense stats are less critical.
• For tanky Cobblemon, focus on HP, Defense, and Special Defense IVs to maximize their ability to take hits.

2. Breed for Egg Moves

• Egg Moves can be the difference between a good and a great Cobblemon. These are moves that the Cobblemon wouldn’t normally learn but can inherit through breeding. For example, breeding a Ralts with a Gallade could result in an offspring with the powerful move Shadow Sneak.

Tip: Research Egg Moves to ensure you’re passing down powerful moves to your offspring.

3. Don’t Forget Abilities

• Some Cobblemon have Hidden Abilities, which are rarer but often more powerful than their normal abilities. These abilities can sometimes be passed down through breeding. If you’re lucky enough to have a Cobblemon with a Hidden Ability, breeding it can give you a competitive advantage.

Strategy: Focus on breeding Cobblemon with desirable Hidden Abilities like Speed Boost (for Blaziken) or Prankster (for Sableye).

Items to Prepare for Breeding

When the breeding system is live, having the right items will make the process smoother and more efficient. Here are a few essential items to stock up on:

• Destiny Knot: Ensures five IVs are passed from the parents to the offspring.
• Everstone: Locks in the Nature of the parent holding it, ensuring the offspring inherits the desired Nature.
• Incubators: Incubators may be used to speed up egg hatching times in certain servers, so check whether these items will be available on your server.
• Power Items: Power items, like the Power Bracer or Power Lens, allow specific IVs (such as Attack or Special Attack) to be passed down from a parent to its offspring. They’re useful for targeting particular stats.

Preparing for the Breeding System

Even though Cobblemon breeding hasn’t been introduced yet, you can start preparing by capturing high-IV Cobblemon with ideal Natures. Participate in events, raids, or wild hunts to find strong Cobblemon that will be excellent breeding candidates when the system arrives.

Tips for Preparation:

• Capture Cobblemon with a variety of high IVs to diversify your breeding pool.
• Start collecting Destiny Knots, Everstones, and other breeding-related items now to be ready as soon as the feature is live.

Conclusion

Breeding in Cobblemon is set to become a key feature, offering trainers a way to create Cobblemon with perfect IVs, optimal Natures, and powerful Egg Moves. While the system isn’t live yet, understanding the mechanics and preparing now will put you ahead of the game. By using tools like Destiny Knots, Everstones, and careful planning, you’ll be ready to create the strongest possible Cobblemon once breeding arrives.

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