How Palworld breeding works:
Every Pal has a hidden Breeding Power (BP) ranging from 10–1500.
Child BP =
Floor((Parent1 BP + Parent2 BP + 1) / 2).
The game maps the result to the closest matching Pal.
Use the calculators below to find what offspring two parents produce, or find all parents that produce your desired Pal.
Tool 1 — What offspring will I get?
Parent 1
Parent 2
Select both parents to see the offspring
Tool 2 — What parents do I need to breed a specific Pal?
Target Pal (what you want to breed)
Select a target Pal to see all parent combinations
Most searched breeding combinations — quick reference
| Target Pal | Parent 1 | Parent 2 | Target BP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis | Cattiva | Penking | 850 |
| Anubis | Lamball | Cinnamoth | 850 |
| Shadowbeak | Katress | Kitsun | 790 |
| Shadowbeak | Gobfin | Suzaku | 790 |
| Jetragon | Relaxaurus | Ragnahawk | 840 |
| Jormuntide Ignis | Jormuntide | Pyrin | 860 |
| Frostallion | Reindrix | Cryolinx | 820 |
| Frostallion Noct | Frostallion | Shadowbeak | 830 |
| Necromus | Paladius | Shadowbeak | 810 |
| Paladius | Necromus | Frostallion | 800 |
| Lyleen Noct | Lyleen | Menasting | 880 |
| Lyleen | Petallia | Vaelet | 390 |
| Relaxaurus Lux | Relaxaurus | Sparkit | 890 |
| Mau Cryst | Mau | Pengullet | 900 |
| Mammorest Cryst | Mammorest | Wumpo | 870 |
| Kingpaca Cryst | Kingpaca | Reindrix | 920 |
| Grizzbolt | Univolt | Beakon | 380 |
| Beakon | Rayhound | Grizzbolt | 710 |
| Ragnahawk | Vanwyrm | Pyrin | 720 |
| Suzaku | Pyrin | Ragnahawk | 370 |
The breeding formula — how it works
Child BP = Floor( (Parent1_BP + Parent2_BP + 1) / 2 )
Example: Breeding Cattiva (BP: 20) + Penking (BP: 110)
→ Child BP = Floor((20 + 110 + 1) / 2) = Floor(131 / 2) = Floor(65.5) = 65
→ The game maps BP 65 to the closest Pal — in this case Anubis (BP: 850) is too far, but with the right parents hitting BP 850 exactly you get Anubis.
Special combinations: Some Pals like Shadowbeak, Frostallion Noct, and Jetragon require specific parent pairs that override the formula entirely. These are hardcoded by the game.
→ Child BP = Floor((20 + 110 + 1) / 2) = Floor(131 / 2) = Floor(65.5) = 65
→ The game maps BP 65 to the closest Pal — in this case Anubis (BP: 850) is too far, but with the right parents hitting BP 850 exactly you get Anubis.
Special combinations: Some Pals like Shadowbeak, Frostallion Noct, and Jetragon require specific parent pairs that override the formula entirely. These are hardcoded by the game.
Full-featured Palworld breeding calculators
For chain breeding, passive skill inheritance, and the complete Pal database, these dedicated tools go deeper:
palworld.gg/breeding-calculator — official wiki calculator, always up to date
palpedia.net/breeding — chain breeding and passive skill inheritance
game8.co Palworld — comprehensive breeding combos database
palworldbreedingcalc.com — reverse lookup and version tracking
palworld.gg/breeding-calculator — official wiki calculator, always up to date
palpedia.net/breeding — chain breeding and passive skill inheritance
game8.co Palworld — comprehensive breeding combos database
palworldbreedingcalc.com — reverse lookup and version tracking
How to Use the Palworld Breeding Calculator
- Select parent Pals — choose the two Pals you want to breed from the dropdown lists.
- Read the offspring prediction — the calculator shows the most likely offspring based on Palworld's breeding power system.
- Check breeding power values — each Pal has a breeding power number; the offspring is determined by averaging parent breeding powers.
- Plan breeding chains — use the results to plan multi-generation breeding toward a specific target Pal.
- Find parent combinations — use the reverse lookup to find which Pal pairs can produce a specific target offspring.
🎮 Breeding mechanics: In Palworld, offspring Pal type is determined by averaging the breeding power values of both parents and finding the closest match. Passive skills (traits) are inherited randomly from both parents — breeding for specific passive combinations requires multiple generations and luck. Some legendary Pals have unique breeding recipes that override the power system.
Understanding Palworld Breeding
🥚 Breeding Basics
Two Pals of opposite gender in a Breeding Farm produce an egg after a set time. The egg hatches after incubation. Offspring type is calculated from parent breeding power values (each Pal has a unique number). The average of the two parents' breeding powers determines offspring, with the game selecting the closest matching Pal from the power table.
⚡ Passive Skills
Pals have up to 4 passive skill slots. When breeding, each passive skill from both parents has a chance to be inherited by the offspring (up to 4 total). Additional random passives can appear. Breeding for 4 specific passives on one Pal requires: both parents to have the desired passives, reducing the chance of random passives displacing desired ones.
🏆 Legendary Passives
The most valuable passive skills: Legend (increases all stats significantly), Musclehead (greatly increases attack), Swift (greatly increases movement speed), Lucky (increases drop rate). Obtaining Legendary passive requires catching or breeding Pals that have it, then breeding that passive into your target Pal through generations.
🔄 Breeding Chains
Breeding the exact Pal you want often requires multiple generations. Example: want a Jetragon with Musclehead, Swift, Legend, and Ferocious. Generation 1: breed two Pals to create a Jetragon. Generation 2: breed Jetragon with a Pal carrying desired passives. Generation 3: combine passive carriers. Each generation requires managing passive inheritance probabilities.
🥚 Egg Incubation
Different egg types have different incubation requirements: temperature and time. Rocky eggs need warm/hot environments. Frozen eggs need cold environments. The incubation facility temperature must match the egg type. Incubation time ranges from 10 minutes to several hours depending on egg rarity. Electric Pals in the base can power incubators.
📊 Breeding Power Table
Every Pal has a unique breeding power value (50 to 1500). Rarer, stronger Pals have higher values. The offspring is determined by: (Parent1_Power + Parent2_Power) / 2 = Target_Power. The game then selects the Pal whose breeding power is closest to this target. Special unique combinations (like Anubis + Anubis = Anubis) override the formula.
Advanced Breeding Strategies
Four-passive breeding route
Breeding a Pal with four specific legendary passives requires systematic planning. The probability of inheriting any specific passive from parents is approximately 40–50%. With two parents each having 2 of the 4 desired passives: roughly 15–20% chance of the offspring inheriting all 4. This means 5–7 attempts on average. For 4 legendary passives (requiring parents that already have 2 each), you first need to breed intermediate Pals carrying 2 passives each — a breeding chain of 3–5 generations is typical for optimal 4-passive Pals.
Base productivity breeding
Beyond combat passives, breeding Pals for base work efficiency has significant impact on progression speed. Work Suitability passives (Artisan for crafting speed, Serious for work efficiency) dramatically increase base production rates. Breeding high-work-efficiency Pals for each job category (mining, planting, watering, handiwork) enables production rates impossible with unoptimised Pals. The investment in breeding productive base workers pays off through significantly faster resource accumulation.
Unique breeding combinations
Several Pals have specific required parent combinations regardless of breeding power: Anubis (Anubis + Anubis), Shadowbeak (Kitsun + Astegon), Frostallion Noct (Frostallion + Helzephyr), and others. These unique recipes take priority over the breeding power formula. Knowing these special combinations allows efficient planning — rather than discovering them through trial and error, you can work backward from the desired offspring to identify the specific parent pair required.
🎮 Breeding efficiency tips: Always build multiple Breeding Farms to run parallel breeding attempts. Keep a spreadsheet of Pals with their passive skills for efficient pair selection. Prioritise breeding passive carriers (Pals with 2+ desired passives) before final combination. Use the calculator's reverse lookup to find the most accessible parent pair for any target. Remember: Cake is required for breeding — ensure consistent Cake production from your base before starting intensive breeding programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Palworld breeding formula?
The child's Breeding Power is calculated as:
Floor((Parent1_BP + Parent2_BP + 1) / 2). Each Pal has a hidden Breeding Power (BP) between 10 and 1500. The game averages the two parents' BP values and maps the result to the closest matching Pal.How do I breed Anubis in Palworld?
Anubis has a Breeding Power of 850. You need two parents whose average BP equals 850. One reliable combination is Cattiva (BP: 20) + Penking (BP: 110) — but many combinations work. Use the Tool 2 reverse calculator above to see all possible parent combinations for Anubis.
How do I breed Shadowbeak?
Shadowbeak (BP: 790) can be bred from Katress + Kitsun or Gobfin + Suzaku among others. Shadowbeak is not a special combination Pal, so the standard formula applies. Use the reverse calculator above to see all combinations.
How do I breed Jetragon?
Jetragon (BP: 840) requires specific parent combinations targeting BP 840. Try Relaxaurus + Ragnahawk or similar high-BP pairings. Note that some legendary Pals have special hardcoded combinations — always check the reverse calculator and confirm with an up-to-date source as the game receives updates.
What are special combination Pals?
Some Pals require specific parent pairs that ignore the breeding formula entirely. These include Frostallion Noct (Frostallion + Shadowbeak), Necromus (requires Paladius), and several fusion Pals. Special combinations are hardcoded by the game and cannot be calculated from BP values alone.
How does passive skill inheritance work?
Passive skills have a chance to inherit from either parent: ~40% chance for 1 skill, 30% for 2, 20% for 3, 10% for 4 skills to transfer. The Legend passive skill (+20% all stats) is the most desirable. Chain breeding — transferring the same skill across multiple generations — is used to stack multiple powerful passives on a single Pal.
What is Breeding Power (BP)?
Breeding Power is a hidden value assigned to every Pal, ranging from 10 (Lamball) to 1500 (rare high-tier Pals). It determines what offspring will result from any breeding pair. The values are hardcoded by developer Pocketpair and do not change unless a game update modifies them.
How do I breed Frostallion Noct?
Frostallion Noct requires a special combination: breed Frostallion + Shadowbeak. This is a hardcoded exception that overrides the normal BP formula. Both Frostallion and Shadowbeak are late-game Pals, making this one of the most challenging breeds in the game.
Does breeding work cross-element?
Yes. You can breed Pals of completely different elements. The offspring element is determined by the resulting Pal, not the parents' elements. Breeding a Fire and Water Pal can produce an Ice-type offspring if that is the closest Pal to the calculated child BP.
How do I get cake for breeding?
Craft cake at a Cooking Pot using: Flour (x5), Red Berries (x8), Milk (x7), Egg (x8), Honey (x2). Flour requires wheat and a Mill. You need at least one cake in the Breeding Farm chest for breeding to begin.