So this is my first time ever breeding a pokemon in ANY game, and its happening in Pokemon Black. I have done some reading up on Serebii and understand most of what i CAN do. My main issue right now, is what SHOULD i do?
For instance, i've already hatched out my first 3 eggs. They were Kabtuo's since the guy in the cave gave me multiples and both sexes at that. I know the mother has Battle Armor which from what i can tell is a great ability. While the other has swift swim.. Im assuming its a decent ability, if i set him up with rain dance.
I would like to try maxing out there IV's and getting a good Nature on them.
My issue here, is i have no clue what is a good Nature for Kabuto. Or if Kabuto even is a decent pokemon to start breeding for a perfect one. He does seem to have decent defense since i was able to get a 31 on his defense IV.
So my questions are -
1 - What is the fastest way to achieve max IV's from breeding? What items are required, and where do i acquire those items in game?
2 - What Nature's are best for what roles? And what role does Kabuto play best? Is he even a decent pokemon to work on?
3 - If you were brand new to breeding, with the information you know now suddenly implanted in your head, what would be your first few breeding projects?
Please only answer these questions with Gen V poke that are available with capture (Not trade) in Pokemon Black(Unova). As i do not wish to deal with the trading for now. I want a basic jist of it, with some successful Unova breedings done before expanding.
For any that answer, Thank you in advance for your patience and assistance
Chris AKA PokeViper
1. I'm not sure about your first part of the question, but you'll have to keep resetting for one of your parents to have good IVs in the stats you want. The needed items are:
-Everstone (if a parent holds this, there is an increased chance of its nature being passed down to the offspring)
-Power items (if a parent holds this, there is an increased chance that its IV will be passed down):
-Weight (HP)
-Bracer (Attack)
-Belt (Defense)
-Lens (Special Attack)
-Band (Special Defense)
-Anklet (Speed)
The Everstone is scattered throughout Unova. Wild Roggenrola and Boldore sometimes hold it, and they can also be found in dust clouds. The Power items can be bought at the Battle Subway for 16 BP each.
2. Here are the recommended natures for each role:
-physical attacker: Adamant/Jolly
-special attacker: Modest/Timid
-mixed attacker: Hasty/Naive
-physical wall/tank: Bold (if it specializes in special attacks)/Impish (if it specializes in physical attacks)/Relaxed (if it uses both offenses)
-special wall/tank: Calm (if it specializes in special attacks)/Careful (if it specializes in physical attacks)/Sassy (if it uses both offenses)
-Trick Room attacker/bulky mixed attacker: Brave/Quiet (0 Speed IV for Trick Room attackers)
-anything that uses Gyro Ball as one of its attacks: Brave/Relaxed/Sassy with a 0 Speed IV
3. As a somewhat experienced breeder, I suggest you breed 1 male and 1 female Pokemon of the same species together as practice, since there is a better chance of you getting an egg if both parents are the same species. Another method is to use Pokemon with different OTs/IDs as parents. Pokemon with different OTs/IDs also have an increased chance of you getting an egg. The latter only applies as long as both parents share the same egg group or if one of the parents is Ditto.