Egg Locations & Requirements
The fastest way to complete the Egg Hunt is to start with the Moments, then stack your lineup for Conquest. Here’s what you need to know:
Orange Egg: Complete all 4 Egg Hunt Program Moments. Start here to get early progress and your first egg.
Blue Egg: Capture all territories on the Egg Map in Conquest mode. Focus on efficiency; the right lineup makes this quicker.
Yellow Egg: Own all strongholds on the Egg Map. These take some extra planning but can be done while going for the Blue Egg.
Pink & Purple Eggs: Earned as rare or Epic rewards for completing the Egg Hunt Diamond Quest. These require some precision hitting and strategy.
Green Egg (Bonus): Tally 10 doubles with any hitters in multiplayer modes.
Red Egg (Bonus): Tally 3 stolen bases with any hitters in multiplayer modes.
Start with the Moments to secure your Orange Egg, then move on to Conquest for the Blue and Yellow Eggs. Bonuses can be collected as you play multiplayer.
Mystery Mission Cheat Sheet
Each mystery mission is worth 10 stars, so knocking out multiple missions efficiently is key. Some top recommended players include Troy Tulowitzki, Nolan Arenado, and A.J. Puk. Here’s a quick reference:
Mission Title
Requirement
Recommended ModeWait a Third...
Win a game with Gold Clay Holmes
Any DD Mode
Customizable Mini Seasons
Earn 500 PXP with players wearing #7 or #28
Mini Seasons
Conq Mysterymaxxing
Get an extra-base hit (XBH) with Troy Tulowitzki
Conquest
I'm Blue
Win a game with Kerry Wood
Any DD Mode
Whoops...
Pitch 1 inning with A.J. Puk
Any DD Mode
KYLE TEST
Hit a HR with any player named Kyle (e.g., Schwarber)
Diamond Quest
Back Series
Get an XBH with Nolan Arenado
Any DD Mode
Back-to-Back
Get an XBH with Nolan Gorman
Any DD Mode
Back-to-Back-to-Back
Get an XBH with Juan Yepez
Any DD Mode
Back-to-B-to-B-to-Back
Get an XBH with Dylan Carlson
Any DD Mode
Pro Completion Tips
Stack Your Lineup: For the "Back" series missions, load your lineup with Cardinals like Arenado, Gorman, Yepez, and Carlson. You can finish multiple missions in one game.
Diamond Quest Tip: Struggling with home runs? Switch to Directional Hitting and point the stick up. This increases your fly ball odds.
Online Missions: Play Events instead of Ranked for doubles and stolen bases. Matches are shorter, and the competition is usually easier.
Acquiring A.J. Puk: Don’t own him? Draft him in the first round of Battle Royale, pitch one inning, and quit. It’s cheaper than buying him on the market.
Save Time with MLB The Show Stubs: If you want to unlock certain players or upgrades faster, consider using MLB The Show stubs through U4N. It’s a safe, trusted platform that allows you to skip tedious grinding and focus on mastering gameplay.
Final Thoughts
The MLB 26 Egg Hunt rewards dedication, but a smart approach can save hours. Focus on completing Moments first, stack your lineup for Conquest, and use the mystery mission cheat sheet to plan your games efficiently. With a little strategy—and the right tools like U4N for MLB The Show stubs—you can finish the program faster, unlock Jackson Merrill, and spend more time enjoying Diamond Dynasty without unnecessary grinding.