Why Strategy Matters

You don’t have to complete every single task to reach the 90 OVR Jackson Merrill reward, but finding all the eggs and completing missions will give you extra XP and packs. The key is to stack your lineup for specific missions and focus on high-value modes like Conquest and Moments. If you need to save time, this approach works best.

Fastest Completion Path

1. Start With the Program Moments

There are four guaranteed Moments in the Egg Hunt program: Tyler Rogers, Phil Rizzuto, Troy Tulowitzki, and Jackson Merrill. Completing these first is quick and unlocks the Orange Egg along with 20 program stars. Always tackle these before anything else.

2. Stack Your Lineup for Conquest

In the Egg Map Conquest mode, you can knock out multiple "Mystery Missions" at once if you have the right players in your lineup. Include:

• Troy Tulowitzki – for extra-base hit missions
• Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman, Juan Yepez, Dylan Carlson – all contribute to "Back-to-Back" XBH missions
• Gold Clay Holmes or Kerry Wood – for pitching wins
• A.J. Puk – to pitch one inning for a specific mission

By stacking your team with these players, you can complete multiple missions in a single playthrough.

3. Complete the Conquest Map

Capturing all territories and strongholds on the Egg Map earns you the Blue and Yellow Eggs. Focus on territories that have mission objectives to save time.

4. Diamond Quest (DQ) Map

Finish the Egg Hunt Diamond Quest map to get the Pink and Purple Eggs. Some missions require specific actions—like hitting a home run with a player named “Kyle” (such as Kyle Schwarber) for the "KYLE TEST" mission. Plan ahead so you hit these missions efficiently.

5. Multiplayer Bonus Eggs

If you want extra points or need to complete remaining egg tasks:

• Hit 10 doubles to earn the Green Egg
• Get 3 stolen bases for the Red Egg

Events and short multiplayer games are perfect for these quick missions.

Egg Locations & Requirements

• Orange, Blue, Yellow Eggs: Complete the 4 Program Moments and conquer the Egg Map
• Pink & Purple Eggs: Earned from Diamond Quest “Epic” rewards
• Red & Green Eggs: Achieved through doubles and stolen bases in multiplayer

Notable Mystery Missions

• Pitching Missions: Win with Gold Clay Holmes or Kerry Wood; throw an inning with A.J. Puk
• Mini Seasons: Accumulate 500 PXP using players wearing #7 or #28 (e.g., Adell, Biggio, Mauer)

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