The MLB The Show 26 Egg Hunt Program is one of the fastest ways to boost your Diamond Dynasty roster, especially if you want to unlock the 90 OVR Jackson Merrill. Completing this program efficiently requires smart mission stacking and a focus on key objectives, not necessarily hunting every single egg. Here’s how to get through it quickly and effectively.

Fast-Track Strategy

Moments First

Start by completing all four Egg Hunt Moments immediately. Doing this earns you the Orange Egg and 20 program points right away. It’s the fastest way to start stacking progress without spending hours searching.

"Mystery-Maxxing" in Conquest

Play the Egg Map in Conquest mode. This usually takes about 20–30 minutes per session. Before jumping in, set up your lineup to finish up to seven missions at once:

  • Pitchers: Gold Clay Holmes (Yankees TA), Kerry Wood, and A.J. Puk
  • Batters: Troy Tulowitzki, Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman, Juan Yepez, Dylan Carlson

By carefully picking your lineup, you can knock out multiple mission requirements in a single game, saving a lot of time.

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Diamond Quest

The Diamond Quest map gives you the Pink and Purple eggs. If home runs are giving you trouble, switch to Directional Hitting and aim up—it makes the HR requirement much easier to hit.

Mystery Mission Solutions

Each mission in the Egg Hunt Program is worth 10 program stars. Here are some recommended approaches:

Mission Requirement Recommended Mode
Wait a Third… Win a game with Gold Clay Holmes (Yankees TA) Conquest / Mini Seasons
I'm Blue Win a game with Kerry Wood Any Mode
Whoops… Pitch 1 inning with A.J. Puk Any Mode
Conq Mysterymaxxing Get an Extra Base Hit (XBH) with Troy Tulowitzki Conquest
KYLE TEST Hit a HR with any player named Kyle (e.g., Schwarber) Diamond Quest
Back Series Get an XBH with Arenado, Gorman, Yepez, and Carlson Any Mode
Customizable Length Earn 500 PXP with players wearing #7 or #28 Mini Seasons

Egg Locations

  • Orange Egg: Complete all Program Moments
  • Blue Egg: Finish the entire Egg Map in Conquest
  • Yellow Egg: Capture all strongholds on the Egg Map
  • Pink & Purple Eggs: Epic rewards within Diamond Quest
  • Green Egg (Bonus): 10 doubles in any multiplayer mode
  • Red Egg (Bonus): 3 stolen bases in any multiplayer mode

Quick Tips for Difficult Missions

  • Winning with Clay Holmes: Since he’s a closer, either start him in a 3-inning Conquest game or bring him in while leading. This ensures he gets credited with the win.
  • Multiplayer Eggs: Opt for Events over Ranked Seasons. Shorter 3-inning games make it faster to complete requirements without high competition.
  • A.J. Puk: Don’t have him? Draft him in Battle Royale for a cheaper alternative instead of trying to buy him from the marketplace.

Extra Tip for Diamond Dynasty Progress

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By stacking missions, targeting key eggs, and using smart shortcuts, you can finish the Egg Hunt Program efficiently and unlock Jackson Merrill without burning hours searching for every bonus.