Destiny Knot

destiny-knot Sprite
Holdable Holdable Active

Summary

Destiny Knot is an item in the Pokémon series with dual primary uses, serving different purposes in battles and breeding.

Effect in Battles: When a Pokémon holding a Destiny Knot becomes infatuated (inflicted with the Attract status condition), the Destiny Knot reflects this infatuation back to the opposing Pokémon. This look-alike infatuation makes the opponent also become infatuated, potentially immobilizing both Pokémon.

Effect in Breeding: Destiny Knot is more commonly known for its significant role in the breeding mechanics of Pokémon games. When one of the parent Pokémon holds a Destiny Knot during the breeding process, five of the offspring's six individual values (IVs) will be inherited from the parents. This drastically improves the chances of breeding Pokémon with optimal or desirable IVs, making it a critical tool for trainers aiming for competitive battle-ready Pokémon.

Interesting Facts: 1. Introduction: Destiny Knot was introduced in Generation III, but its breeding effects were

Effect

Held: When the holder becomes Attracted, the Pokémon it is Attracted to becomes Attracted back.

Short Effect: Held: Infatuates opposing Pokémon when holder is inflicted with infatuation.

Held: When the holder becomes Attracted, the Pokémon it is Attracted to becomes Attracted back.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 10

Game Descriptions

A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

A long, thin, bright-red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

A long, thin, bright-red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokémon will be, too.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokémon will be, too.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokémon will be, too.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokémon will be, too.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokémon will be, too.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation IV 280
Generation V 280
Generation VI 280
Generation VII 280
Generation VIII 280