Destiny Knots Overview
The Destiny Knot is a recurring item in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It is a held item that makes it convenient for trainers to obtain a Pokemon that has a combination of its parents’ Individual values or IVs.
Head to Hammerlocke
The item can be bought from the BP Shop in Hammerlocke. To get there, visit the Pokemon Center and interact with the female Macro Cosmos vendor on the right. The item can be bought after completing the main story and entering the Hall of Fame. Focus on completing the story to unlock the Battle Tower. You need to earn some Battle Points or BP to buy the Destiny Knot. The item costs 10 BP.
Catch a Pokemon with the ability “Pick up”
Alternatively, you can obtain Destiny Knot by using a Pokemon with the Pick up ability. Below is a list of Pokemon that can have this ability.
| Pokemon | Where to find |
|---|---|
| Galarian Zigzagoon | Route 2, Route 3 |
| Galarian Linoone | Evolve Galarian Zigzagoon |
| Galarian Meowth | Route 4 |
How to use the Destiny Knot
Same with previous versions, the destiny knot is a held item that is primarily used in breeding. Attach a destiny knot to one of the Pokemon that you leave in the pokemon nursery. Bear in mind that the two Pokemon deposited should belong to the same egg group and be of different genders, or be one non-legendary Pokemon and a Ditto.
When the destiny knot is held by one parent pokemon at the nursery, 5 IVs will be passed on to the offspring. This method makes it easier for trainers to obtain Pokemon with their desired IVs.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Article List
| ▼Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Pass | All Diglett Locations | Gen 8 Starters |
| Galar Dex | Pokemon Battles | Walkthroughs |
| Beginner Guides | Strategy Guides | Game Database |
| Strategy Guides | Post-Game | TM Locations |
| TR List | Evolution Stones | Evolution Methods |
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