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IV Inheritance
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

IV Inheritance

Learn the step-by-step workflow for IV inheritance in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, using Everstone and Destiny Knot for perfect IV breeding.

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Learn the step-by-step workflow for IV inheritance in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, using Everstone and Destiny Knot for perfect IV breeding.

This guide outlines a workflow for IV inheritance in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, relying on a combination of specific held items and careful Pokémon pairing to maximize the chances of breeding Pokémon with desired Individual Values (IVs).

Walkthrough
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    Step 1: Pair an imperfect Pokémon (holding an Everstone) with a Ditto (holding a Destiny Knot). The Ditto should ideally have 4 perfect IVs, which may require chaining multiple Dittos to cover all six stats. The imperfect Pokémon acts as the mother, with other criteria locked down. Begin hatching eggs using Flame Body and Roto Hatch to expedite the process.
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    Step 2: If an offspring hatches with one or two perfect IVs and meets other criteria (and is female, if applicable), replace the initial imperfect Pokémon with this offspring. Note that Abilities have an inheritance chance capped at 80%, so a good IV offspring with an undesirable Ability may require further attempts.
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    Step 3: Continue replacing the parent Pokémon with offspring that have an increasing number of perfect IVs, gradually improving the chances of obtaining the desired outcome.
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    Step 4: Once an offspring is obtained with the same 4 perfect IVs as your Ditto (ensuring Ditto retains its Nature, Ability, Egg Moves, and is ideally female), switch to a second Ditto and equip it with the Destiny Knot. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.
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    Step 5: If you have two offspring Pokémon (one male, one female) that individually have 4-5 perfect IVs but don't perfectly combine, you can cease using Ditto. Equip one offspring with the Everstone and the other with the Destiny Knot.
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    Step 6: When both parents possess 4-5 perfect IVs, the process becomes a waiting game heavily influenced by chance, especially if the perfect IVs are not ideally distributed. Persistence is key.
Tips
  • Use Flame Body and Roto Hatch to speed up egg hatching.
  • Ditto with 4 perfect IVs are crucial, potentially requiring multiple Ditto obtained through S.O.S. Chaining to cover all six stats.
  • Abilities cannot be perfectly locked down, with a maximum inheritance chance of 80%.
  • Be prepared for a waiting game, especially in later stages with 5 perfect IV parents.

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