How to Trade in Pokemon GO
Apr. 25, 2024The in-game trade system is one of the most popular features of any Pokemon game, and naturally, Pokemon GO also has a version of it. Combining inspiration from previous games with a touch of social aspects, trading in Pokemon GO is quite fun. However, it can be confusing for newcomers to get started with it all. I had the same problems, so I sat down and created a dedicated guide teaching you how to trade in Pokemon GO. So, with that, let’s begin!
Pokemon Go Trading: Things to Remember
Before you begin trading, you have to keep some things in mind. Fundamentally, the trading system works similarly to your average Nintendo release. You’ll need friends or someone interested in a trade to be around you. However, the game alters the trading system to fit the free-to-play model. This means there are additional hoops you have to jump through.
To successfully start trading, you and the person must belevel 10andon your friend list for at least a day. On top of this, both people must be within100 to 300 meters of each other. As long as you meet these requirements, you can trade. Niantic occasionally removes these restrictions during major real-world events. There’s also a Stardust requirement for trading, but we will talk about it briefly.
Furthermore,you cannot trade the following Pokemon type:
You can trade Poipole from the ongoingWorld of Wondersevent in-game.
Stardust is an item you receive when you capture a Pokemon. If you are a regular player, chances are you have tons of it. Stardust is used for trading in-game. Afriendship meterin-game changes depending on your interaction with your friend.
Now that you know all the requirements, it is time to trade. Do that by following the steps below:
Congratulations, you have successfully traded a Pokemon. Remember, you can only tradea maximum of 100 Pokemons in a day. Furthermore, you also get aPokemon GO candyat each successful trade, which is even more amazing!
So, do you have any stories from your trading experiences? Let us know in the comments below.
If you trade a Legendary, a Shiny, an Ultra Beast, or a Purified Pokemon, that gets considered a Special or Lucky trade. This is because these are Pokemon that are better than the standard ones.
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