The monster hunter stories egg list is your key to identifying which Monstie will hatch from any egg you find, because the pattern on the shell directly reveals the monster's genus. By learning these patterns and where to find rare eggs, you can efficiently collect the strongest Monsties for your team.
How monster hunter stories egg list patterns reveal your Monstie
According to CAPCOM's official manual, "The patterns on eggshells will differ depending on the genus of the monster inside the egg." This means every egg you pick up belongs to a specific monster family, and the shell's design tells you which one. The original specifies the total number of eggs available is 235. The original lists the full 13 monster types/species that eggs fall into: Amphibian, Herbivore, Bird Wyvern, Brute Wyvern, Flying Wyvern, Piscine Wyvern, Fanged Wyvern, Fanged Beast, Leviathan, Temnoceran, Elder Dragon, Leviathan, Carapaceon. The original provides a specific, detailed egg list with 59 named monsters, including their egg pattern descriptions, color combinations, and specific location names. The original notes that the Great Poogie egg is unique as the only egg without a pattern and is given as a reward for finding all 100 Poogies, not found in a den. Below is a table of the pattern types and the monster families they correspond to.
| Pattern type | Monster family |
|---|---|
| Fragmented horizontal stripes (rounded edges) | Herbivore |
| Explosion-shaped | Fanged Beast |
| Tiger stripes | Flying Wyvern |
| Fragmented jagged stripes | Brute Wyvern |
| Different-sized polka dots | Piscine Wyvern |
| Different-sized speckles | Bird Wyvern |
| Continuous curved stripes | Leviathan |
| Vertical stripes | Temnoceran |
| Outlined hexagram (six-pointed star) | Elder Dragon |
| Vertical jagged stripes | Fanged Wyvern |
Color combinations within each pattern type further distinguish specific monsters. For example, a tiger-striped egg with orange/beige colors is a Barioth, while the same pattern with dark pink/orange colors is a Sand Barioth. Learning these color cues lets you identify eggs without hatching them.
Where to find rare eggs in Monster Hunter Stories
There are three types of Monster Dens in the game, and the den type directly affects the quality of eggs inside. Normal Dens have a gray exterior and contain eggs ranging from bad to good quality. Rare Dens look like gold caves and usually contain higher-quality eggs with better genes. High-Rank Dens have a red entrance and hold high-rank eggs, but they are extremely hard to find and only appear in the postgame. When searching for rare eggs, prioritize Rare Dens over Normal Dens, and save High-Rank Dens for endgame farming.
How Navirou helps you identify the best eggs
Navirou, your Felyne companion, provides three assessments when you enter a den: normal, good, or dangerous. A "good" atmosphere den is most likely to give high-quality eggs. A 'dangerous' den assessment from Navirou means egg quality depends on the strength of the guarding monster. When you pick up an egg, Navirou comments on its smell and weight. The smell determines how good the Monstie's genes are, and the weight determines how many Bingo slots are available. Use the following priority chart to choose which egg to take home.
- Very nice smell + Very heavy
- Nice smell + Heavy
- Smelly + Little bit heavy
- Little bit smelly + Normal
- Doesn't smell + Little bit light
- Light
- Very light
If you cannot find an egg that is both very nice smelling and very heavy, prioritize the smell over weight, as better genes make a bigger difference than Bingo slots.
How to make monsters retreat to their dens
To access a specific monster's eggs, you must make that monster retreat to its den after battle. The most reliable method is to throw three Paintballs at the monster when it is low on health. This significantly increases the chance it will flee to its nest instead of dying. Bringing a Qurupeco with you also helps, as its call can summon a monster to battle, giving you another opportunity to paintball it. Not all monsters will retreat, but these methods give you the best odds.
How to hatch your Monster Hunter Stories eggs
Once you have chosen an egg, head to the Stables and approach Stable Paw. Open the Egg Carton and select Hatch Egg. Choose the egg you want to hatch, then tap it to begin the hatching process. When the egg hatches, the background color tells you about the Monstie's gene pattern: a gold background means great genes, while a blue background means normal genes. This helps you decide which Monsties to keep and which to release.
Understanding egg fragments and combinations
CAPCOM's official manual for the Egg Carton states that egg fragments can have different patterns, and the resulting Monstie genus is determined by the combination used. This means you can combine fragments to create specific monster types rather than relying solely on finding whole eggs. While no official source provides a complete combination table, the general guidance is to experiment with different fragment patterns to discover which combinations yield the Monsties you want. This system adds another layer of strategy to building your team, similar to how mobile game tier lists help players prioritize which characters to invest in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take more than one egg from a nest?
No, you are only allowed to take home one egg from each nest you search. This makes it important to choose the best egg using Navirou's assessments before leaving.
Do rare dens always have rare eggs?
No, rare dens are more likely to contain higher-quality eggs, but the individual egg quality still varies. Always check each egg's smell and weight before deciding.
What happens if I hatch an egg with a blue background?
A blue background means the Monstie has a normal gene pattern. It is still usable, but you may want to replace it later with a gold-background Monstie for better performance.
Can I find every monster's egg in any den?
No, each monster species has specific locations where its eggs appear. For example, Barioth eggs are found in Darj Snowfields and Mount Celion, while Sand Barioth eggs are only in Trese Desert.
Do egg fragments have the same patterns as whole eggs?
Yes, egg fragments display the same pattern types as whole eggs, which helps you identify which monster genus they will combine into.
Will Monster Hunter Stories 2 come to mobile?
The original game was released on iOS and Android two years after the 2016 3DS launch, which suggests MH Stories 2 might also come to mobile.
For the wider topic, see mobile game tier lists.
