Pokemon Egg Hatch Step Comparison (Base Steps)
Compare 12 Pokemon egg hatch step counts, from the quick 1280 step Magikarp splash to the slow 30720 step Mewtwo project. Serebii Pokedex data in a linked tool.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magikarp Fastest at 1,280 steps. | 1,280 steps | 5 cycles, fastest hatch | Serebii Pokedex: Magikarp Base Egg Steps 1280 |
| Pichu 2,560 steps with babies. | 2,560 steps | 10 cycles, baby Pokemon | Serebii Pokedex: Pichu Base Egg Steps 2560 |
| Caterpie 3,840 steps for the worm. | 3,840 steps | 15 cycles, early bugs | Serebii Pokedex: Caterpie Base Egg Steps 3840 |
| Bulbasaur Starter standard at 5,120 steps. | 5,120 steps | 20 cycles, most starters | Serebii Pokedex: Bulbasaur Base Egg Steps 5120 |
| Charmander 5,120 steps like other starters. | 5,120 steps | 20 cycles, fire starter | Serebii Pokedex: Charmander Base Egg Steps 5120 |
| Scyther 6,400 steps for scythes. | 6,400 steps | 25 cycles, mantis pair | Serebii Pokedex: Scyther Base Egg Steps 6400 |
| Omanyte 7,680 steps from the Dome. | 7,680 steps | 30 cycles, fossil pair | Serebii Pokedex: Omanyte Base Egg Steps 7680 |
| Eevee 8,960 steps for Eevee. | 8,960 steps | 35 cycles, evolution stone fox | Serebii Pokedex: Eevee Base Egg Steps 8960 |
| Snorlax 10,240 steps of napping. | 10,240 steps | 40 cycles, sleepy giant | Serebii Pokedex: Snorlax Base Egg Steps 10240 |
| Dratini 10,240 steps to the dragon. | 10,240 steps | 40 cycles, pseudo babies | Serebii Pokedex: Dratini Base Egg Steps 10240 |
| Articuno 20,480 steps, cannot breed. | 20,480 steps | 80 cycles, legendary birds | Serebii Pokedex: Articuno Base Egg Steps 20480 |
| Mewtwo Slowest here at 30,720 steps. | 30,720 steps | 120 cycles, genetic cat | Serebii Pokedex: Mewtwo Base Egg Steps 30720 |
About this converter
The Pokemon games decide hatching by egg cycles, and Serebii lists a base step count for every species. Magikarp hatches in 1,280 steps. Mewtwo needs 30,720. One cycle means 256 steps in modern games, so a 20 cycle starter needs 5,120 steps. Flame Body and Magma Armor halve the walk in most games. Values here use modern step math with Generation 2 differences flagged in the notes.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Mewtwo against Magikarp for the full hatching spread. Counts use modern step math with the older Gens noted.
Step counts follow Serebii Base Egg Steps for modern games at 256 steps per cycle. Generation 2 used different totals, for example Magikarp read the same 1,280 but most species shifted. Legendaries that cannot breed show the cycles they would use internally. Twelve rows span the full range from 5 to 120 cycles. Most competitive breeding targets sit at 5,120 or 10,240 steps. Ditto matches most species at 5,120 steps.
FAQ
Which Pokemon takes longest to hatch?
Mewtwo at 30,720 steps. It needs 120 cycles at modern step math.
Which hatches fastest?
Magikarp at 1,280 steps. Gyarados shares the same 5 cycles.
Does Flame Body help?
Yes, in most games since Emerald. It halves every row here when active.
Do all starters match Bulbasaur?
Most starters sit at 20 cycles or 5,120 steps. A few late starters differ and sit outside.
Sources
- Serebii.net Pokedex Base Egg Steps listings (1280-30720)
- Bulbapedia Pokemon egg article (cycle mechanics, 256 steps)
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 12 entries
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