Pummel – The My Singing Monsters Monster With a 12 Hour Breeding Time

As a long-time player of My Singing Monsters, I‘m often asked "What monster has a 12 hour breeding time?" The most common monster that takes 12 hours to breed is Pummel, a fun triple-element monster combining Earth, Water, and Plant. In this complete guide, I‘ll share everything you need to know about breeding the 12 hour Pummel monster, with tips and comparisons to other MSM monsters.

An Overview of Pummel

Before we get into the specifics of breeding Pummel, let‘s look at who this monster is. Pummel was introduced to My Singing Monsters in Version 1.2.0 and can live on Plant Island, Cold Island, Air Island, and Gold Island. His appearance is a small, round furry body with bushy hair, small horns, and leaves growing from his head.

Pummel‘s cute, high-pitched voice provides a "pa" sound in songs. He especially enjoys jumping up and down rapidly as he sings. His lively personality and bouncy contribition to melodies makes him a fun addition to any island!

How Breeding Works in My Singing Monsters

To understand Pummel‘s long 12 hour breeding time, it helps to know how breeding works in MSM. All monsters can be bred by combining two parent monsters. The child monster will combine the elements of the parents. The breeding time depends on the monster‘s rarity – common monsters breed the fastest while legendary monsters take the longest.

Here‘s an overview of common breeding times in My Singing Monsters:

Triple element monsters like Pummel tend to have longer breeding times since they combine more elements. But what specifically makes Pummel take 12 hours?

Breeding Combinations for Pummel

Pummel combines the elements of Earth, Water and Plant. To breed it, you need to combine monsters that collectively have those three elements. Here are some combinations that can result in a Pummel breeding time of 12 hours:

• Entbrat (Cold/Earth) + T-Rox (Plant/Water)
• Bowgart (Plant/Water/Cold) + Mammott (Earth)
• Potbelly (Earth) + Dandidoo (Water/Plant)
• Mammott (Earth) + Noggin (Water) + Potbelly (Earth) in the 3 element breeding structure

Out of those options, I‘ve found Entbrat and T-Rox to be the easiest pairing to breed Pummel consistently. But you may have luck with other combinations too. The key is covering all 3 of Pummel‘s elements between the parents.

How Pummel Compares to Other 12 Hour Monsters

Pummel isn‘t the only triple element monster that takes 12 hours to breed in My Singing Monsters. Bowgart, Drumpler, and Thrumble also share this lengthy breeding time.

However, Pummel seems to be the one most commonly associated with 12 hours. I think this is because Pummel is easier to acquire than the others early on, especially if you already have an Entbrat and T-Rox on Plant Island. Bowgart requires a Cold monster too.

In terms of elements, Pummel is the only 12 hour triple monster with Earth. The others use Cold instead of Earth. So he fills an important niche.

Why Triple Element Monsters Take Longer to Breed

You may be wondering, why do these triple element monsters take a full 12 hours to breed when most single elements breed in 6-10 hours?

It comes down to rarity and complexity. The triple elements are more rare than the basic single elements, so they get longer breed times. And it takes more magical "power" in the game‘s lore to combine three elements compared to just one or two.

The longer incubation also makes triple elements like Pummel feel more special and valuable when you finally breed them! It‘s very rewarding getting that 12 hour result after trying different pairings.

Pros and Cons of 12 Hour Breeding Times

Are long 12 hour breeding times good or bad? Here are some pros and cons to consider:

Pros:

• Generates satisfaction from finally breeding after a long wait
• Balances rarity and makes these monsters feel more valuable
• Gives you time to breed other monsters simultaneously
• Provides a reliable way to get triple elements

Cons:

• Requires more patience waiting for breeding to finish
• Can be frustrating if breeding fails repeatedly
• Hard to remember to check back after 12 hours
• Makes it take longer to fill your monster collection

Overall, I think the long breed time strikes a good balance for Pummel and the other triple elements. They feel rewarding without being truly painful to get.

Tips for Breeding Pummel Successfully

Here are my top tips for breeding Pummel reliably based on my experience:

• Use Entbrat and T-Rox every time – this pairing has the best odds.
• Level up your breeding monsters as much as possible. Higher levels mean better breeding success rates.
• Place monsters that cover all 3 of Pummel‘s elements on the island. Nearby monsters "help" in breeding.
• Upgrade your breeding structure and island for faster song incubation.
• Watch out for breeding events and enhanced structures that improve breeding times.
• Be patient and persistent! It can take many tries to get that 12 hour result. Just keep going!

Follow this advice and you should have a new Pummel in no time. Good luck!

Pummel Breeding Time FAQs

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about breeding Pummel:

Q: Is it possible to breed Pummel in less than 12 hours?

A: Yes! There are a few ways to reduce Pummel‘s breeding time, such as enhanced breeding structures, using the Nursery on Plant Island, and specific events or promotions. But usually you‘ll be waiting the full 12 hours.

Q: Do I need to keep trying until I breed Pummel?

A: Nope! Once you breed Pummel once, you can simply buy or teleport more Pummels to other islands. No need to keep breeding over and over.

Q: What happens if breeding fails?

A: If the combination doesn‘t result in Pummel, you‘ll likely end up with one of the parent monsters, or a different monster that shares those elements. Just keep trying!

Q: Can Entbrat and T-Rox produce any other 12 hour monsters?

A: Yes, they can also breed Bowgart which shares a 12 hour breeding time. Bowgart adds Cold to the Earth/Water/Plant combo.

The Bottom Line on Breeding Pummel

Pummel remains one of the most sought after monsters in My Singing Monsters due to his challenging 12 hour breeding time. But he‘s very worthwhile to get on your islands! Follow the combos and tips above to master breeding Pummel. Let me know if you have any other questions and happy monster breeding!