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Destiny Knot

Destiny Knot is a Training Item in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC that is used in breeding competitive Pokemon. Read on to learn more about this item's effects and how to get it.

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Destiny Knot Effect

Destiny Knot ImageDestiny Knot
Effect An item to be held by a Pokemon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokemon will be, Too.
If a Pokemon in the Day Care center holds this, 5 of its IVs are passed to its offspring.

How to Use Destiny Knot

Give It to Pokemon When Breeding

When a Pokemon holding Destiny Knot lays an egg, five of its twelve IVs will be passed down to the child Pokemon.

Make a Pokemon hold Destiny Knot when you leave it in the Daycare Center.

Learn more about Training and Breeding in our guide.

How to Train & Breed for Competitive Pokemon

The Effect of Destiny Knot Does Not Stack!

Even if you have two parent Pokemon both holding Destiny Knot, the effect will not overlap. The child Pokemon will still receive only five IVs from the parents.

How to Get Destiny Knot

Purchase at BP Shop

BP Shop
You can exchange 10 BP to get Destiny Knot in BP Shops in Hammerlocke and Wyndon.

Can be Obtained with Pickup

Pokémon with the ability Pickup may obtain Destiny Knot, albeit rarely.

Pokemon with Pickup Ability

Pokemon SWSH - Alolan MeowthAlolan Meowth Pokemon SWSH - BunnelbyBunnelby Pokemon SWSH - DedenneDedenne Pokemon SWSH - DiggersbyDiggersby
Pokemon SWSH - Galarian LinooneGalarian Linoone Pokemon SWSH - Galarian MeowthGalarian Meowth Pokemon SWSH - Galarian ZigzagoonGalarian Zigzagoon Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax MeowthGigantamax Meowth
Pokemon SWSH - GourgeistGourgeist Pokemon SWSH - Gourgeist (Large Size)Gourgeist (Large Size) Pokemon SWSH - Gourgeist (Small Size)Gourgeist (Small Size) Pokemon SWSH - Gourgeist (Super Size)Gourgeist (Super Size)
Pokemon SWSH - LillipupLillipup Pokemon SWSH - LinooneLinoone Pokemon SWSH - MeowthMeowth Pokemon SWSH - MunchlaxMunchlax
Pokemon SWSH - PumpkabooPumpkaboo Pokemon SWSH - Pumpkaboo (Large Size)Pumpkaboo (Large Size) Pokemon SWSH - Pumpkaboo (Small Size)Pumpkaboo (Small Size) Pokemon SWSH - Pumpkaboo (Super Size)Pumpkaboo (Super Size)
Pokemon SWSH - ZigzagoonZigzagoon

Obtain in Workout Sea

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A Destiny Knot can be found in the Workout Sea area of the Isle of Armor DLC. Go to the island with a berry tree and find the item near the grassy area.

Workout Sea Map and Obtainable Pokemon

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