Can You Breed Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum? Explained
Learn why you cannot breed Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum and how egg groups affect breeding mechanics in the game.
Video transcript
No, you cannot breed Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum. Legendary Pokémon are typically classified as a special category, and they do not have an egg group, making them unable to breed in the usual manner.
Questions and answers
Why can’t you breed Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum?
Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum do not belong to any egg group, which makes them unable to breed using standard game mechanics.
Are there any exceptions to breeding Legendary Pokémon in other Pokémon games?
In some later Pokémon games, certain Mythical or Legendary Pokémon can breed if they belong to an egg group or have special breeding mechanics, but in Pokémon Platinum, no Legendary Pokémon can breed.
What are egg groups in Pokémon Platinum?
Egg groups are categories that determine which Pokémon can breed together. Pokémon without an egg group cannot produce eggs.
Can you breed non-Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum?
Yes, most non-Legendary Pokémon belong to specific egg groups and can be bred to produce eggs and hatch new Pokémon.