For breeding Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield you will need a few Items. This is a list for all important breeding items and where to find them in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
| Item | Use in Breeding | Where to find it |
| Everstone | Passing down Nature of holder |
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| Destiny Knot | Passing down 5 random IV values from either parent |
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| Power Items | ||
| P. Weight | Passing down HP IV of holder |
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| P. Bracer | Passing down Attack IV of holder |
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| P. Belt | Passing down Defense IV of holder |
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| P. Lense | Passing down Sp.Att. IV of holder |
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| P. Band | Passing down Sp.Def. IV of holder |
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| P. Anklet | Passing down Speed IV of holder |
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| Incenses | ||
| Full I. | Held by Snorlax to hatch a Munchlax |
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| Rose I. | Held by Roselia/Roserade to hatch a Budew |
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| Lax I. | Held by Wobbuffet to hatch a Wynaut |
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| Rock I. | Held by Sudowoodo to hatch a Bonsly |
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| Wave I. | Held by Mantine to hatch a Mantyke |
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| Odd I. | Held by Mr.Mime/Mr.Rime to hatch a Mime Jr. |
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