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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Is There Breeding in Legends: Z-A?

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Breeding Pokemon is not possible in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Find out if you can breed Pokemon and what you can do instead of breeding Pokemon here!

Is There Breeding in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

Breeding Is Not in the Game

No Pokemon Breeding
Unlike previous Pokemon games, breeding is not possible in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which means that breeding for starters, shinies, or perfect IVs and natures cannot be done in this game.

What To Do Instead of Breeding

Breeding Alternatives


Catch Starters During Post-Game

Catch Starters

If you're looking to breed for your starter Pokemon, you can instead catch them in Wild Zone 20 once you beat the game.In this Wild Zone, you can also get the rest of the Z-A starter trio as well as the Kanto starter trio.

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Hunt for Shinies in Wild Zones

Fast Travel to Wild Zones

Instead of trying to breed Shiny Pokemon, you can hunt for them in Wild Zones instead. Since Shiny Pokemon do not despawn in Legends Z-A, you do not have to worry about losing them even if you don't spot them the first time around.

Shiny Pokemon Hunting Guide

Use Mints and Bottle Caps for Stats

Use Bottle Caps

While you can't breed Pokemon with preferable IVs or natures, the game has Mints that you can use to change your Pokemon's natures, and you can use bottle caps to improve your Pokemon's IVs.

Hypertraining Guide: How to Increase IVs

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Pokemon Legends Z-A - New News and Game Info

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Ranked Battle Events and Schedule Mega Dimension News Update (Nov 6)

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Version 1.0.3 November 26, 2025
Version 1.0.2 November 6, 2025

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Where is Z-A's Kalos in the Timeline? What Genre is Legends Z-A's Gameplay?
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Pokemon Legends Z-A Logo Explained Switch 1 and Switch 2 Edition Differences
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