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My pair isn't making the "(!) This couple may produce something unexpected!" message!
  • Does the pokemon need a held item? Is the held item on the correct pokemon?
  • Did you follow the specified gender(s) and/or species of the guide? Those aren't just suggestions!
  • Do you have a male and a female? Or a ditto with your genderless pokemon?
  • Are you trying to use a baby pokemon for breeding? (like Pichu + Cleffa) Baby pokemon can't make eggs! Evolve it and try again!
  • Do you have the Matchup Checker? The message will not show up if you do not own one! You can buy one from the Daycare for 100GP! NOTE: The Matchup Checker is not required for the pair to make variant eggs! You just will not be able to see the message and confirm if your pair is eligible for the special breeding method.
  • Are you using the variant itself in your pair? If so, the message will not show up, as it is completely expected for a variant to produce its own egg!
My pair is making the "(!) This couple may produce something unexpected!" message, but they're not making eggs!
  • Are both your pokemon's happiness above 0%? If not, feed them a Sweet Heart or two or put the pokemon in a field that it likes to regain its happiness. (Note: If you're putting a pokemon in a field to restore happiness, you must take it out of the daycare for the happiness to take effect!) You can purchase Sweet Hearts from other users via the Market or the Trade Forums. (Sweet Hearts are also obtained during the sitewide Valentine's Day event, but if you only need one or two, it's fine to just buy them now instead of waiting months!)
  • Do your pokemon have a high level difference? That will definitely impact the rate they make eggs! Try to get them within 10 or 20 levels of eachother!
  • Are you breeding with a legendary? Legendary variant pairs are notorious for being difficult to breed with since the compatibility % is always so, so low. It took me over 20k interactions to get my Koroku egg, so just keep clicking!! Or, alternatively, you can try using a high % pair of the variant itself instead of the special breeding method! I have not personally tested in the case of legendary pairs if that is more effecient, but many users swear by it.
My pair is making the "(!) This couple may produce something unexpected!" message, but they're only making normal eggs!
  • That's to be expected! Variant pairs will always produce normal eggs, a LOT more than variant eggs. Just keep clicking and you'll get your variant eggs, I promise! Be sure to purchase a Spyglass from the Daycare page to be able to tell the differences between your eggs!
  • What's your pair's compatibility % like? A high % pair is extremely recommended for variant breeding, since the chances of producing variant eggs are so low, every % in your favor counts!! Trying to breed with a low % pair may not be worth it for the potential hand strain. Try using this guide to get a higher % pair! (NOTE! Some variant breeding methods including legendaries will always have an incredibly low compatibility %.) (NOTE! Pairs that involve pokemon of different species will always have a lower % chance than those of the same species. It's normal for pairs of different species to never reach 90%, or even 70%!)
  • Do your pokemon have a high level difference? That will definitely impact the rate they make eggs! Try to get them within 10 or 20 levels of eachother!
  • If you're still having this problem, how many interactions have you made? 5,000? 10,000? 20,000? If you have a low compatibility % pair, it may take a good amount of elbow grease for variant eggs to be produced, especially for pairs that involve legendaries or for Kinaster! I'd recommend getting a higher % pair if possible, but in either case, just keep clicking!!
  • Make sure you're maxing your breeding odds if you can! Keeping your pokemon at high happiness and utilizing the Red Gigaremo will double (if not more) your egg production! I have a VERY in-depth post on how the Red Gigaremo works here!
Where's the other variants?
The variants I have not listed are form changes for already-hatched members of that line. This includes Feral Incineroar, Pointe Style Oricorio, Primal Dialga Q, Primal Palkia Q, and all Totem Pokemon. If you want to learn how to obtain those pokemon, click on the links and you'll be brought to their respective Wiki page which will detail exactly how to get them!
How do I get a higher % pair?
This guide should be able to help you with that! Everything in it applies to variant breeding as well.
How am I supposed to click so much?
Check out this Massclicking Guide! I've compiled my own massclicking tips/methods into this post. Remember to take frequent breaks; don't injure your hand for a silly pokemon egg hatching site!!
How do I see the different kinds of eggs my pair is making?
Buy a SpyGlass from the DayCare page, or from other users via the Market or Trade Forums!
How do I see the compatibility % of my pair?
Buy a Matchup Checker from the DayCare page, or from other users via the Market or Trade Forums!
How do I dress up my pokemon?

This is an image intensive answer!

Go to the pokemon's page, click the three little lines, and select "Dress-up"! Choose the accessory you want to put on the pokemon by clicking on it! You can position it to look nice if you like, but that's not necessary for breeding functionality. Make sure to save when you're done!
In your example picture, you used a shiny/delta/mega/etc. Does mine need to be special as well?
Not at all! There are no breeding methods that require the pokemon to be special. As long as the species is the same, any regular old pokemon will do the job!
Do I need to use the exact same pokemon you use in your pair?
It depends on the pair! If the breeding method specifies both parents, you must follow those specifications. If the breeding method only specifies one parent, the other can be any compatible pokemon!
Why can't I find my variant eggs in the shelter?
Like other exclusives, most variant eggs are deleted upon releasing them from the Daycare. Your primary way of obtaining eggs will be from the Daycare directly!
Do you have advice on hunting variants?
Oh, boy, do I! I have a whole guide on hunting exclusives here! Everything I say there applies to variants as well.
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