Eggs are one of the best sources of rare Pokemon, Candy XL, and regional exclusives in Pokemon GO. But not all eggs are equal — a 2km egg and a 12km Strange Egg are completely different propositions. This complete Pokemon GO egg chart breaks down every egg type, what Pokemon you can currently hatch from each, how incubators work, and how to get the most out of every kilometre you walk.
Note: Egg pools rotate with game seasons and events. The pools listed here reflect the current Season data (as of March 2026). Always check Leekduck for the latest updates after major events.
How Pokemon GO Eggs Work
You collect eggs from PokeStops, Gyms, Friend Gifts, and by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders. Each egg has a set distance requirement — 2km, 5km, 7km, 10km, or 12km — that you must walk to hatch it. Distance is tracked by the game’s GPS, but there are two important rules:
- Speed cap: The game only counts movement up to roughly 10.5 km/h. Driving or cycling fast will not register distance. Walking or slow cycling works best.
- Egg slots: You can carry a maximum of 9 eggs. If all 9 slots are full, you cannot receive new eggs from PokeStops or Gifts until you hatch one. Managing your slots is critical.
The egg’s hatch pool is determined when you collect it, not when you place it in an incubator. This means egg pool changes during events affect new eggs picked up, not ones already in your bag.
Incubator Types and Efficiency
Three incubator types are available, and choosing the right one for the right egg makes a significant difference in efficiency.
| Incubator | Distance Reduction | Uses | Best Used On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Incubator (Infinite) | None (1x) | Unlimited (free) | 2km eggs |
| Standard Incubator | 2x faster | 3 uses | 5km or 7km eggs |
| Super Incubator | 3x faster | 3 uses | 10km or 12km eggs |
The Super Incubator is the most valuable premium item for hatching. Use it exclusively on 10km and 12km eggs — never waste Super Incubator charges on 2km or 5km eggs. Save your free infinite incubator for the shorter distances. For detailed strategies on speeding up your hatching, see our guide on how to hatch eggs faster.
2km Egg Pool
2km eggs are the fastest to hatch and best used with your free infinite incubator. The current pool is small but contains some useful species for Candy grinding.
- Cleffa
- Igglybuff
- Smoochum
- Dunsparce
- Wimpod
- Tadbulb
- Larvesta
Larvesta is the standout pick here — it’s rare in the wild and needs 400 Candy to evolve into Volcarona, so egg hatches are the best source of Candy. Cleffa and Igglybuff are useful for building Clefairy and Jigglypuff Candy for those Fairy-type meta picks.
5km Egg Pool
5km eggs are the most common type you’ll collect from PokeStops and Gyms. The current pool focuses on a mix of useful and event-themed species.
- Sizzlipede
- Snom
- Fidough
- Munchlax
- Indeedee (Male)
- Indeedee (Female)
- Larvesta
Munchlax is a consistent favourite here — it evolves into Snorlax, which is a solid Great League and Ultra League competitor. Fidough (evolving into Dachsbun) is a decent Fairy-type addition. Use Standard Incubators on 5km eggs to get more hatches per charge compared to using them on shorter distances.
7km Egg Pool (Friend Gift Eggs)
7km eggs are exclusively obtained by opening Friend Gifts — you cannot get them from PokeStops or Gyms. They’re also available as Route Gift eggs with a slightly different pool. The current pools focus on regional variant forms.
Standard 7km Gift Eggs
- Galarian Meowth
- Galarian Corsola
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Galarian Darumaka
- Galarian Stunfisk
- Alolan Geodude
- Alolan Diglett
7km Route Gift Eggs
- Galarian Corsola
- Galarian Slowpoke
- Hisuian Sneasel
- Hisuian Growlithe
- Basculin (White-Striped)
Galarian Stunfisk is a top Great League pick and always worth hatching. Galarian Darumaka evolves into Galarian Darmanitan, a strong Ice-type attacker. Hisuian Growlithe (evolving into Hisuian Arcanine) is relatively rare and makes 7km Route Gift eggs worth collecting if you walk routes regularly.
To maximise 7km eggs, open as many Friend Gifts as possible daily — your daily gift-opening cap is 30. You do not need to have an egg slot open when receiving the Gift; the egg only generates when you open it.
10km Egg Pool
10km eggs contain the rarest and most powerful Pokemon in the egg system. These are the eggs worth prioritising with Super Incubators. The current pool includes some top-tier meta picks.
- Deino (evolves into Zweilous → Hydreigon)
- Honedge (evolves into Doublade → Aegislash)
- Impidimp (evolves into Morgrem → Grimmsnarl)
- Dreepy (evolves into Drakloak → Dragapult)
- Charcadet (evolves into Armarouge or Ceruledge)
- Tinkatink (evolves into Tinkatuff → Tinkaton)
- Larvesta (evolves into Volcarona)
Deino and Dreepy are the standout targets. Hydreigon and Dragapult are both strong Dragon-type attackers in raids and PvP. Aegislash is a dominant force in the Master League and Ultra League. Charcadet is particularly exciting — Armarouge and Ceruledge are powerful Fire-type evolutions that are nearly impossible to find in the wild.
Always load 10km eggs into Super Incubators. With a 3x reduction, a 10km egg becomes an effective 3.33km walk — one of the best value plays in the game.
12km Strange Egg Pool (Team GO Rocket)
12km Strange Eggs are exclusively obtained by defeating a Team GO Rocket Leader (Cliff, Sierra, or Arlo) while you have a free egg slot. They’re the rarest eggs in the game and feature a Dark and Poison-focused hatch pool.
- Sandile (evolves into Krokorok → Krookodile)
- Vullaby (evolves into Mandibuzz)
- Shroodle (evolves into Grafaiai)
- Pancham (evolves into Pangoro)
- Salandit (evolves into Salazzle — female only)
- Varoom (evolves into Revavroom)
Sandile is the most valuable pick here — Krookodile is a top Ground-type and Dark-type attacker used in raids and PvP. Salandit only evolves into Salazzle if it’s female (roughly 1 in 8 hatches), making shiny female Salandit one of the rarest combinations in the game. Mandibuzz is a staple in the Ultra League.
To guarantee you can receive a Strange Egg, always keep at least one egg slot free before battling a Rocket Leader. You must defeat the Leader — grunts do not reward Strange Eggs.
Adventure Sync Bonus Eggs
Every Monday, Adventure Sync rewards you with bonus eggs based on how many kilometres you walked the previous week. These have their own exclusive hatch pools separate from standard eggs.
| Weekly Distance | Egg Reward | Hatch Pool |
|---|---|---|
| 25km walked | Adventure Sync 5km Egg | Chingling, Happiny, Audino, Riolu, Skarmory |
| 50km walked | Adventure Sync 10km Egg | Goomy, Turtonator, Toxel, Gible, Dreepy |
The Adventure Sync 10km egg pool is exceptional. Riolu (in the 5km AS pool) evolves into Lucario, one of the best Fighting-type and Steel-type attackers in the game. Gible evolves into Garchomp, still one of the strongest Dragon/Ground attackers in raids. Goomy evolves through Sliggoo into Goodra, a solid Dragon-type.
Walking 50km per week to unlock the Adventure Sync 10km egg should be a priority for any serious player. Make sure Adventure Sync is enabled in your app settings and that your phone’s health/fitness permissions are granted, or the app won’t track steps when closed.
Shiny Hatches
Most Pokemon in egg pools have shiny forms available, but the shiny hatch rate is approximately 1 in 50 to 1 in 60 for most species — significantly better than the wild encounter shiny rate of roughly 1 in 500. This makes eggs one of the best ways to hunt shinies for egg-exclusive species.
Notable shinies worth hunting via eggs include:
- Riolu (Adventure Sync 5km) — shiny Lucario is one of the most sought-after shinies in the game
- Deino (10km) — shiny Hydreigon is rare and visually striking
- Gible (Adventure Sync 10km) — shiny Garchomp (gold) is a collector’s trophy
- Dreepy (10km and AS 10km) — shiny Dragapult has a great alternate colour
- Galarian Darumaka (7km) — shiny Galarian Darmanitan is a vivid teal
- Sandile (12km) — shiny Krookodile has a distinct red colour scheme
Egg Hatching Tips and Common Mistakes
Do
- Use Super Incubators only on 10km and 12km eggs. That’s where the charge cost pays off most.
- Keep at least one egg slot open before battling Rocket Leaders to guarantee a Strange Egg reward.
- Stock up on eggs before events that introduce new hatch pools — collect as many PokeStop eggs as possible in the hours before an event starts to get the new pool.
- Enable Adventure Sync and check it’s actually tracking. Battery saver mode, background restrictions, or missing fitness permissions are common causes of failed tracking.
- Hatch multiple eggs simultaneously by loading all 9 incubator slots — you’re walking the same distance regardless.
Avoid
- Don’t waste Super Incubators on 2km eggs. The savings are minimal (reduces from 2km to 0.67km — less than 1.5km saved per charge).
- Don’t ignore your egg slots. A full inventory means you’re walking past free eggs at every PokeStop.
- Don’t hatch eggs while driving. Distance over the speed cap (around 10.5 km/h) doesn’t register, so you waste incubator time for no gain.
- Don’t open Friend Gifts when your egg bag is full. The egg won’t generate and you’ll lose the chance for that opening.
Which Eggs Are Worth Your Incubators?
If you want to prioritise efficiency and value, here’s the priority order for incubator investment:
- Adventure Sync 10km — exclusive pool with Gible, Riolu, Goomy, Dreepy. Best egg in the game.
- 10km Standard — Deino, Dreepy, Aegislash, Charcadet. High-value, low-availability Pokemon.
- 12km Strange Egg — Sandile, Vullaby worth the grind. Requires Rocket Leader defeat.
- Adventure Sync 5km — Riolu alone justifies the slot.
- 7km Gift Egg — Galarian Stunfisk and Hisuian forms are worth it for PvP players.
- 5km Standard — Moderate value. Munchlax is the best reason to hatch these.
- 2km Standard — Free incubator only. Fast to hatch, useful for Candy on Larvesta.
Conclusion
Understanding the Pokemon GO egg chart and current hatch pools is one of the most impactful ways to improve your collection, build PvP teams, and earn rare Candy. Focus your Super Incubators on 10km and 12km eggs, prioritise Adventure Sync to unlock the weekly bonus egg pools, and always keep your egg slots managed so you’re never missing out on new collections. Egg pools change with every season and major event, so bookmark Leekduck’s egg chart and check back after any major update.
Sources
- Leek Duck. “Pokemon GO Eggs Chart.” Leek Duck.
- Pokemon GO Hub. “Pokemon GO Eggs Guide.” Pokemon GO Hub.
- Bulbapedia. “Egg (Pokemon GO).” Bulbapedia – The Community-driven Pokemon Encyclopedia.