Choose a cool Pokéball to contain all your perfection-ness. (Master Balls and Cherish Balls can’t be inherited) Jot down a perfect nickname for your Pokémon! Pick a gender to match your nickname. It might not be super practical to be picky about gender, especially if you’re going for a shiny with perfect IVs. But would it truly be perfect if you don’t get the gender you want? Decide if it should be shiny. Some shiny Pokémon don’t look as good as their mundane counterparts.

The dam must have the correct species and Pokéball. The ideal dam will have the desired nature and ability, . The sire must know all desired egg moves.

Everstone: When given to the dam, there is a 50% chance of passing on its nature. Destiny Knot: When held by a parent, it ensures that five stats will be passed from either parent to the egg instead of the usual three. EV enhancing items: a power weight, power bracer, power belt, etc. Will ensure that the IV of the stat associated with that item will be passed on to the egg. This does not increase the number of stats inherited.