POKEMON EMERALD BREEDING CHANGES

There are some important notes that affect breeding in Pokemon Emerald. For a full guide on regular breeding, check out the Breeding Guide.

Attacks

If you breed two Pikachu or two Raichu, with one parent holding a Light Ball, the baby Pichu will know Volt Tackle.

Natures

If the mother of a baby is holding an Everstone, or if one of the baby's parents is a Ditto and the Ditto is holding an Everstone, there is a 50% chance of the baby having the same nature as the mother or Ditto. If the baby's mother is holding an Everstone and the baby's father is a Ditto holding an Everstone, there is a 50% chance of getting either's nature.

Hatching

If you have a Pokemon with the ability "Magma Armor" or "Flame Body" in your party, the number of steps needed to hatch any given egg is halved.
- Flame Body: Magby, Magcargo, Magmar, Slugma
- Magma Armor: Camerupt, Magcargo, Slugma