Cobblemon Breeding Guide: Eggs, Shiny Odds, and IV Passing (2026)

Breeding in Cobblemon is how you get better Pokemon. You can pass down IVs, increase shiny chances, and hatch eggs faster. This guide covers everything you need to know about breeding on your Cobblemon server.

How Breeding Works in Cobblemon

Breeding requires two compatible Pokemon at a Day Care or Nursery on your server. Put a male and female (or Ditto) together, and after some time you get an egg. The egg hatches into a Pokemon that inherits stats from its parents.

The key things you can control:

• Which IVs get passed down
• Shiny odds
• Egg hatch speed
• Nature of the hatched Pokemon

Items That Affect Breeding

Everstone

Holds by a parent passes down the nature to the offspring. If either parent holds an Everstone, the offspring has a 50% chance of getting that parent's nature instead of a random one.

Destiny Knot

Holds by a parent passes down 5 IVs from the parents instead of 3. This is the most important breeding item. Always have one parent hold a Destiny Knot when breeding for stats.

Masuda Method

Breeding two Pokemon from different language games increases shiny odds. If your server has players from different regions or you catch Pokemon in different languages, this method works well.

Shiny Charm

Dropped by completing the Pokedex. Increases shiny odds for all eggs. You need to catch or register every Pokemon in the Cobblemon Pokedex to get this.

Step-by-Step Breeding Process

Step 1: Set Up a Day Care

Most servers have a Day Care or Nursery built in. If not, check your server config for Day Care settings. The location is usually marked on the map or in your server's spawn area.

Step 2: Choose Your Parents

For breeding for stats:

• Pick parents with high IVs in the stats you want
• Use a Pokemon with the desired nature holding an Everstone
• Use a Pokemon holding a Destiny Knot for IV passing

For breeding for shinies:

• Use the Masuda method (different language Pokemon)
• Have both parents ready before starting
• Keep the Shiny Charm if you have it

Step 3: Wait for the Egg

Egg generation time depends on your server config. Some servers speed this up with plugins or config changes. The egg appears at the Day Care location.

Step 4: Hatch the Egg

Eggs hatch over time as you walk around. Some servers have egg hatching accelerators or items that speed this up. Check your server's specific mechanics.

IV Passing Explained

IVs (Individual Values) range from 0 to 31 for each stat. When breeding:

1. Without Destiny Knot: 3 random IVs are passed from parents
2. With Destiny Knot: 5 random IVs are passed from parents
3. With Everstone: Nature is passed down (50% chance)

The best strategy:

• Start with parents that have high IVs in different stats
• Use Destiny Knot to pass 5 IVs
• Use Everstone to lock the nature
• Keep breeding until you get all 6 IVs at 31 (perfect IVs)

Breeding Farm Setup

For efficient breeding on your server:

Common Breeding Questions

How long does it take to breed? Depends on server config. Most servers have a random timer between a few minutes and an hour. Some have plugins to speed this up.

Can I breed legendary Pokemon? No. Legendary and mythical Pokemon cannot breed. They are in the "no eggs" group.

Does breeding work with Ditto? Yes. Ditto can breed with almost any Pokemon (except those in the no eggs group). Ditto is useful when you need a male parent for a species that only has females.

What is the best breeding setup? Destiny Knot + Everstone + Masuda Method + Shiny Charm. This gives you the best chance at shiny Pokemon with perfect IVs and desired nature.

Do I need both parents to be shiny? No. Shiny status of parents does not affect offspring shiny odds. Only the Masuda method and Shiny Charm matter.

Server Config Tips

If you run a Cobblemon server, these config options affect breeding:

• eggTimer: Controls how long breeding takes
• hatchTimer: Controls how long eggs take to hatch
• shinyChance: Override base shiny odds (not recommended)
• maxEggsPerDay: Limit daily egg production

Check your server's config file for these settings. Adjusting them can make breeding more or less grindy depending on your server's playstyle.

FAQ

Can I breed Pokemon from different Cobblemon versions? No. Both Pokemon need to be from the same Cobblemon version for breeding to work.

Does breeding work on multiplayer servers? Yes. Any player can use the Day Care. Multiple players can breed at the same time.

What happens if I lose a breeding Pokemon? If a Pokemon held by an Everstone or Destiny Knot is lost or deleted, you lose that breeding advantage. Keep track of your breeding items.

Can I trade breeding Pokemon? Yes. Trading Pokemon between players is useful for the Masuda method if the Pokemon are from different region servers.

How do I know which IVs my Pokemon has? Use the /iv command or a IV checker tool. Some servers have built-in IV checkers in the Cobblemon interface.