Pokémon can only breed with other Pokémon of the opposite gender. This means a male Pokémon needs a female Pokémon to produce eggs.
They don't need to "play with others" to breed. The act of breeding happens automatically in the game. You simply need to put a male and female Pokémon of compatible species in the "Day Care" and wait for an egg.
Here's a breakdown of breeding requirements:
* Gender: Pokémon need to be opposite genders.
* Species: Pokémon must be the same species or from an evolutionary line that can breed together.
* Egg Group: Two Pokémon must be in the same egg group to breed. This information can be found in the Pokedex.
* Breeding Compatibility: Some Pokémon have "breeding restrictions," meaning they can't breed with certain other Pokémon, even if they meet the other requirements.
It's important to remember that in the games, the breeding process is not based on real-world animal biology. It's a simplified mechanic designed for gameplay.
Let me know if you have any other questions about Pokemon breeding!