Why does my Lucario have low breeding rates with all Pokemon I breed it with?

Question

I am playing Sword and breeding a Japanese Lucario I got from surprise trade for masuda method. I have tried several Riolu and a Ditto but they all have low breeding rates. Am I just unlucky or is this normal? This is my first time doing masuda method so I don't know what to expect.

Comments

Riolu can't breed. Do you make sure the Dittos all have a different OT from the Lucario? What happens when you talk to the nursery person when both Ditto and Lucario are in the nursery?

Answer 1

First, Riolu can't breed.
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After making sure your Pokemon can breed, their chance of breeding is determined by their species, original trainer, and oval charm. In your case, you can maximize that chance by breeding 2 Lucarios (of opposite genders) with different OTs and an oval charm.
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i don’t have an oval charm