Is it possible to breed gimmighoul?

Let‘s be absolutely clear right off the bat fellow trainers – it is not possible to breed Gimmighoul in Pokémon Scarlet/Violet or any other Pokémon game. As an intriguing new ghostly Pokémon without a defined gender, Gimmighoul belongs to the "genderless" category and cannot produce Eggs through breeding.

I know this may come as disappointing news to players like myself who hoped to breed an army of powerful Gholdengos. But alas, we must accept this limitation of the Gimmighoul line.

In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll break down exactly why Gimmighoul cannot breed, dive into the specifics of how to obtain it, and explore breeding mechanics for other genderless Pokémon. Whether you‘re a fledgling Pokémon breeder or a seasoned pro, you‘re bound to pick up some useful insights. So let‘s get started!

Gimmighoul Basics – Two Unique Forms

Gimmighoul has two distinct forms – the Roaming Form and the Chest Form. Here‘s an overview:

Roaming Form

• No visible lower body, floats around
• Only obtained by catching in Pokémon GO after using Coin Case item
• Can be evolved into Gholdengo with 999 Gimmighoul Coins

Chest Form

• Full body is visible emerging from chest
• Found in fixed Gimmighoul Chest locations in Paldea
• Evolves into Gholdengo when Chest is opened after 1000 battles

So in summary – no breeding here either way! But two very different methods to attain this elusive Pokémon‘s final evolution.

Why Gimmighoul‘s Genderless Classification Prevents Breeding

In Pokémon lore, genderless Pokémon are known to synthesize from inorganic substances or energy sources rather than reproductive means. As a ghostly Pokémon, Gimmighoul likely falls into this category.

Mechanically, genderless Pokémon can generally only breed with Ditto rather than another of their own species. This is because Ditto uniquely has the ability to transform into any mateable Pokémon.

However, Gimmighoul has the special "No Eggs Discovered" classification that puts it into the 100% unbreedable group of Pokémon. Others you surely know include:

Mythical Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, etc.

Legendaries: Zapdos, Lugia, the Creation Trio

This classification trumps even Ditto‘s fertility, blocking any chance of Baby Gimmighoul for us to raise.

Genderless Breeding Rules and Exceptions

While Gimmighoul itself remains stubbornly unbreedable, understanding genderless breeding mechanics helps us master Pokémon inheritance in general. Let‘s illuminate!

The Ditto Rule

Most genderless Pokémon can breed with Ditto. These include household names like:

• Beldum -> Metang -> Metagross
• Staryu -> Starmie
• Lunatone & Solrock
• Bronzor -> Bronzong
• Rotom

Breeding with ever-helpful Ditto allows these evolutionary lines to live on.

No Eggs Group Overrides Ditto!

As mentioned earlier however, any Genderless Pokémon classified as "No Eggs" cannot breed period. Others you may recall besides Gimmighoul and Mythicals include:

• Type: Null + Silvally
• Galarian fossil Pokémon like Dracozolt

So neither Ditto nor anything else can prod these unique species to pass down their traits.

Babies Can‘t Breed Back!

Finally, just because Ditto enables Genderless evolution chains, the Baby forms still cannot breed. For example:

• Magnemite -> Magneton can breed with Ditto to make Magnemite Eggs
• But hatched Magnemite cannot breed until evolving into Magneton

This quirky rule tripped me up a few times in past games!

Other Unbreedable Pokémon Groups

For completeness as we unravel Pokémon breeding mysteries, let‘s discuss the other major groups that cannot breed besides genderless “No Eggs” species.

I won‘t re-explain each group, but figured a quick reference table would help!stock up on these rare awesome beasts through breeding.

The Fossil Revivals are a recent frustration for me personally after painstakingly restoring multiple Dracozolt in Scarlet just to find they can‘t continue the lineage. So we collectors must keep searching for more fossils or trading duplicates we catch!

Putting It All Together as Pokémon Breeders

We‘ve covered quite a bit of ground demystifying Gimmighoul‘s breeding restrictions specifically and poking around genderless breeding mechanics more broadly. Let‘s bring everything full circle!

While we can‘t breed Gimmighoul, we should still appreciate the cool dual forms GameFreak designed, with a novel evolution method for each. I‘m looking forward to hunting Shiny Roaming Gimmighoul in Pokémon GO myself (1/64 odds!).

For genderless species we CAN breed like Beldum or Staryu, pairing with Ditto unlocks inheritance opportunities other trainers would envy! And pay special attention to “No Eggs” tags blocking even Ditto when building your Pokémon breeding plan.

I hope this guide brought more harmony between Pokémon breeding logic and your own gameplay ambitions fellow trainers. We can‘t break the rules, but we can master them to collect awesome Pokémon generation after generation!

Let me know which insights resonated most or what other topics could use a breeding system explainer. And please do share this guide if you found it useful for your Pokémon breeding journey!