Add the parent ranks
Use the current 1.0 values. Numbers from an older sheet may no longer match.
Ranks, exceptions and routes
Palworld 1.0 breeding guide
Learn why a pair makes a certain Pal, when the normal rank rule does not apply, and how to plan with the Pals already in your box.
Game v1.0.0Checked Jul 13, 2026
The normal rule
How breeding rank chooses an offspring
Every breedable Pal has a hidden rank. For a normal pair, add the two ranks, divide by two and round down. The nearest eligible Pal becomes the offspring; if two are equally close, this calculator uses the lower rank.
Round the average down
The rounded average is the target rank, not necessarily a Pal's exact rank.
Take the closest match
The nearest eligible Pal wins after self-only species are removed from the normal pool.
When the formula does not apply
Special combos, self-only Pals and gender
A listed special combo is checked before rank math. Two of the same Pal make that Pal again, and self-only species cannot appear as an ordinary rank result.
Katress + Wixen also depends on gender.
Katress ♀ with Wixen ♂ makes Katress Ignis. Reverse the genders and the result is Wixen Noct. The calculator lets you choose the route instead of hiding both outcomes in one table cell.
What this tool actually answers
Species, passives and stats are separate rolls
The calculator tells you which Pal should hatch. It does not promise good IVs, passives or a mutation, so plan those after you have found a pair that makes the right species.
Species
Comes from a special combo, a same-Pal pair or the breeding-rank rule.
Passives
Depend on the traits carried by the parents and their inheritance chances.
Stats and mutations
Need their own probability model and are not shown in this calculator.
Route planning
Start with Pals you actually own
The shortest route is not always the quickest one. A direct pair may still cost more time if you need to capture and level both parents from scratch.
Search the target
Collect a few direct pairs before deciding which route to use.
Mark the parents you own
Prioritize leveled or trait-ready Pals already sitting in your box.
Count the real cost
Compare extra captures, cakes and incubation cycles, not just generations.
When a result looks wrong
Check these four things before blaming the pair
Look at the data date, make sure both Pals are in the 1.0 roster, check for a listed special combo, and confirm the Katress/Wixen genders. Server mods can change the answer too.
Old dataThe page has no date or still shows an early-access roster.Check the version
Missing PalsThe table stops at 289 because it left out Terraria crossover characters.Expect 299
Wrong ruleA special combo or self-only result was sent through normal rank math.Check the badge
Quick answers
Common Palworld breeding questions
Do two strong Pals always produce a strong Pal?
No. The offspring species comes from breeding rank or a special combo. Combat stats and passives are rolled separately.
Can every Pal come from two different species?
No. Some Pals only breed with themselves, while others need one specific parent pair. Astralym is listed in the roster but is not selectable because its breeding status is still unconfirmed.
Can I still use a breeding sheet from before 1.0?
Only if you recheck the pair. Version 1.0 changed the roster and combo data, so an older sheet may still look polished while returning an old result.
Does this calculator find the best passives?
No. It works out the species. Passive inheritance, stats and mutations need a different calculator.