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[[File:Trade Pt.png|frame|Trading confirmation screen in {{v2|Platinum}}]]
A '''trade''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|交換|こうかん}}}}''' ''exchange''), also known as a '''Link Trade''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|通信交換|つうしんこうかん}}}}''' ''Link Exchange''), is a process in which a [[Pokémon Trainer]] sends one of their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to another Trainer in exchange for one of the other Trainer's Pokémon. In every Pokémon game, trading is necessary to collect all Pokémon.

Starting from [[Generation II]], [[item]]s can be held by Pokémon, allowing indirect trading of holdable items. However, in Generation IV, the [[Griseous Orb]] cannot be traded, as it will automatically be put back in the Bag when a player with Origin Forme Giratina in their party enters the Union Room or Wi-Fi Room. Certain items, when held by the correct Pokémon, will cause that Pokémon to evolve when traded to another player. [[Mail]] may also be held to send a message.

Until {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, all trading animations in the [[core series]] games used the standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, regardless of the types of Balls the traded Pokémon were actually caught in. This is corrected in Black 2 and White 2, in which trade animations show the correct Poké Ball the Pokémon was caught in.

==Benefits of trading==
[[File:SM Prerelease Trade.png|thumb|200px|Trading a {{p|Togedemaru}} for a {{p|Pikipek}} in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}]]
Trading is necessary in order to collect every Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]], as some Pokémon [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|can only be found]] in certain versions. For example, because {{p|Meowth}} cannot be found in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red}}, the player must trade with someone who has obtained one from Blue, in which Meowth is readily found in the wild. {{cat|Pokémon that evolve through trading|Some Pokémon}} only [[Evolution|evolve]] after being traded.

Traded Pokémon gain 1.5× the normal [[experience]] after a [[Pokémon battle]]. Pokémon traded from a game in another language will gain 1.7× experience.

Trading may also be used to transfer limited and rare items in games from [[Generation II]] onward, such as [[Master Ball]]s or [[Soul Dew]]s, from one game to another by [[Held item|giving a Pokémon an item]].

In [[Generation VI]], Trainers receive [[Poké Mile]]s for every trade made with another player. In [[Generation VII]], Trainers may receive [[Pokémon Dollar#Other currencies|Festival Coin]]s instead.

==Drawbacks of trading==
A Pokémon with an [[original Trainer]] different from its current Trainer is referred to as an [[outsider Pokémon]], and will only obey a Trainer with the sufficient number of [[Badge|Gym Badges]] or [[Island challenge|Stamps]]. The [[friendship]] of a Pokémon is set to its [[List of Pokémon by base friendship|base friendship]] when it is traded from one game to another, unless returned to its original Trainer. In addition, a traded Pokémon's nickname cannot be changed by anyone but the original Trainer, even if it hasn't been given a nickname.

Traded Pokémon are identified by the Pokémon's [[Original Trainer]] name and a five- or six-digit [[Trainer ID number|ID Number]]. Starting in [[Generation III]], even if two games have the same name and ID number, each Trainer also has a [[secret ID number]]. The odds of two Trainers having the same secret ID numbers is 1/65536 or approximately 0.002%, making it extremely unlikely that an outsider Pokémon will be treated as a regular Pokémon on a different cartridge.

==Limitations on trading==
Trade-induced [[evolution]] cannot be canceled unless the Pokémon holds an {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Everstone}}. In [[Generation IV]] onwards, however, the Everstone fails to prevent a traded {{p|Kadabra}} from evolving into {{p|Alakazam}}.

===Trading between game generations===
Pokémon can be traded between [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games using the [[Time Capsule]] feature. For compatibility purposes, the Pokémon to be traded from the Generation II game must be {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|a species that existed in Generation I}} and cannot have any {{cat|Generation II moves|moves introduced in Generation II}}. The [[Time Capsule exploit]] can be used to trick the game into trading {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} back to [[Generation I]] as well, but they will become [[glitch Pokémon]] like [[MissingNo.]]. Additionally, the {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|trade evolution learnset oversight}} can also be used to trade a Pokémon with a Generation II move back to a Generation I game, though it will become a [[glitch move]]. This is the only instance in the series in which Pokémon can be sent back to games from a previous generation.

It is not possible to trade between Generation II and [[Generation III]] games.

Using [[Pal Park]], players can transfer Pokémon from their Generation III games to [[Generation IV]] games; however, Pokémon cannot be returned from Generation IV to Generation III. Additionally, Pokémon sent through Pal Park cannot know any Generation III [[HM]] moves. Similarly, using the [[Poké Transfer Lab]], transfer is possible from Generation IV to [[Generation V]], although as well as the limitation on HM moves, the Pokémon must not be holding any items. It is also possible to use a method called the [[Relocator]] to transfer specific event Pokémon before reaching the Poké Transfer Lab, although the same restrictions apply.

Games from [[Generation VI]] onward are compatible with the [[Pokémon Bank]] online application that allows storing Pokémon in an online cloud. Its companion application [[Poké Transporter]] allows transferring Pokémon from Generation V, as well as [[Virtual Console]] releases of Generations I and II, to the same cloud. Pokémon transferred from Generation V can be retrieved in Generation VI and VII games, while Pokémon transferred from Generations I and II can only be retrieved in Generation VII games. Pokémon can be transferred from Generation VI to generation VII games via the Pokémon Bank itself, but once a Pokémon has been saved in a Generation VII game, it cannot be transferred back to a Generation VI game. Also, even within a generation, forms, moves and species introduced mid-generation cannot be transferred to games that predate them. In any case, HM moves or held items do not prevent Pokémon from being stored or transferred using the Pokémon Bank, but certain [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], such as fused forms of {{p|Kyurem}}, do.

===International trading===
Trading between Japanese and non-Japanese games is not recommended in [[Generation I|Generations I]] and [[Generation II|II]], mostly due to the different memory locations within the RAM. While possible, these trades will result in the corruption of both save files, forcing both players to restart their games from the beginning<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/gameboy/trouble_specificgame.jsp#erasing</ref>. To prevent this from happening in the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the Generation I and II games, Japanese and non-Japanese games do not detect each other. Trading between games released outside of Japan, such as between a Spanish {{game|Crystal}} and a French {{game|Yellow}}, does not result in any corruption, and as such is allowed in the [[Virtual Console]] releases.

These games do not track a Pokémon's language of origin, and Pokémon with foreign species names are treated as if they were nicknamed. Which means that in an English Generation I or II game, a foreign {{p|Pichu}} named "PICHU" will evolve into a {{p|Pikachu}} nicknamed "PIKACHU", but a foreign {{p|Charmander}} named "[[List of French Pokémon names|SALAMECHE]]" will retain the name "SALAMECHE" after evolving into a {{p|Charmeleon}} as if it were a nickname. If a traded Pokémon from Generation I or II is sent to the [[Pokémon Bank]] via the [[Poké Transporter]], its language of origin is determined based on the game from which the Pokémon is transferred, not the game from which it originally came.

Trading became possible between all versions of the games in [[Generation III]], where the English language text was programmed in even the Japanese games. Due to the relatively low chance of English and other language games coming into contact with Japanese games, however, precautions were not taken in the Japanese games to preserve a Pokémon or Trainer's name when traded in, as their maximum lengths are different. While games released outside Japan will display a Pokémon's OT and nickname fully, Japanese games will only display the first five letters.

In [[Generation III]] (except in v1.0 of English {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}), if a Pokémon originates from a different language to the current game, when it evolves its name will not be changed, with the old name treated as a nickname; thus, if a {{p|Pichu}} named "PICHU" from an Italian game is evolved in an English game, when it evolves it will be a {{p|Pikachu}} nicknamed "PICHU". In v1.0 of English Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, like in generation I and II games, if a Pokémon's current name is the same as its species name, it will be treated as unnicknamed regardless of game of origin, so its species name will change upon evolution.

Starting in Generation IV, if a Pokémon that is not nicknamed evolves, its name will be changed to the name of its species after evolution in its current game's language (regardless of its language of origin). In these games, there is a separate flag to indicate whether a Pokémon is nicknamed.

International trading became full-fledged in Generation IV, and was a much touted feature, with the linkage of the games to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Pokémon from foreign-language games would unlock international Pokédex entries if traded to a game of a different language; at first, only 14 Pokémon could do this, however, from Platinum onward, all Pokémon can potentially allow for foreign entries. Some special event Pokémon (e.g. [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]) cannot be traded.

In Generation IV, Korean games cannot trade with non-Korean games due to only the Korean games including {{wp|Hangul}}. Starting in [[Generation V]], all games were made to be fully compatible with Korean games.

===Hardware requirements===
Trading requires two game consoles and two Pokémon games of compatible generations. Nintendo's intention is that players trade with friends, although some serious players purchase two consoles.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], trading required a [[Game Link Cable]] or a [[GBA Wireless Adapter]]. Although the Nintendo DS supports [[Generation III]] games, it cannot be used to trade between those games as the DS lacks hardware support for the Game Link Cable. Also, Transfer Packs can be used to trade in [[Generation I]] and in [[Generation II]], via {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{g|Stadium 2}}.

The [[Pal Park]] feature of [[Generation IV]] games uses the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS, so unlike other trading requires only one game console. However, it is not compatible with the [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], which do not have a GBA slot.

===Pokémon that cannot be traded===
As of Generation VI, Pokémon with certain {{DL|Ribbon|Gift Ribbons}} (such as the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Classic Ribbon}}) cannot be traded over the GTS or through Wonder Trade. Starting in Generation VII, these Pokémon cannot be traded at all{{fact}}, but can still be transferred through [[Pokémon Bank]].

Additionally, some Pokémon's alternate forms cannot be traded. Specifically, the [[Spiky-Eared Pichu]], the Black and White versions of [[Kyurem]], and the [[Cosplay Pikachu]] are all unable to be traded.

==Requirements for trading==
===Generation I===
The {{player}} cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Oak]] at [[Pallet Town]].

===Generation II===
The player cannot trade Pokémon before transporting the [[Mystery Egg]] to [[Professor Elm]]. The [[Time Capsule]] cannot be used until the player has met [[Bill]] at [[Ecruteak City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]], and waiting until the next day when setup is completed.

===Generation III===
In order for the player to be able to trade from Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald to Pokémon Colosseum or Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness; they need at least two Pokémon in their party. To be able to trade from Pokémon FireRed and Leafgreen to Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, the player needs to help [[Celio]] upgrade the [[Pokémon Network Center]] to Link Level 2.

===={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}====
The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Birch]] at [[Littleroot Town]]. To trade, the player must have at least two Pokémon in the party. Trading with FireRed, LeafGreen or Emerald will automatically activate the National Pokédex.

===={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}====
The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from Professor Oak at Pallet Town. The player must have at least two Pokémon in the party in order to trade.

In a departure from the main series' tradition, additional limitations on trades were put in place, which cannot be lifted before completing the game at least once:
* At the beginning of the game, trades are only possible with other copies of FireRed and LeafGreen. In addition, trades involving Eggs or Pokémon not in the Kanto Pokédex are blocked. Pokémon that [[evolution|evolve]] into a [[Generation II]] Pokémon by trading will stop evolving.
* Obtaining the National Pokédex unblocks trades for Pokémon and Eggs outside of the Regional Pokédex.
* Bringing the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}} Key Items to complete [[Celio]]'s {{DL|Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine}} allows trades with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald versions.

====[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]====
The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Birch]] at [[Littleroot Town]]. To trade, the player must have at least two Pokémon in the party.

Restrictions similar to those in FireRed and LeafGreen also apply to this version:
* At the beginning of the game, trades are only possible with other copies of Emerald, as well as Ruby and Sapphire. In addition to that, trades that involve Eggs or Pokémon that aren't in the Hoenn Pokédex are blocked.
* Obtaining the National Pokédex unblocks trades for Pokémon outside of the Regional Pokédex, as well as Eggs, and allows trading with FireRed and LeafGreen.

====[[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]====
The player cannot trade Pokémon with the GBA games in Colosseum until [[Evice]] has been defeated, while the player must have defeated [[Greevil]] in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness to trade. Trading any unpurified [[Shadow Pokémon]] is completely prohibited, as data for Shadow moves doesn't exist in the GBA games, nor the ability to purify them.

It is not possible to directly trade between Colosseum and XD.

===Generation IV===
[[File:Platinum trade ball.png|frame|A trade in Generation IV]]
===={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Rowan]] at [[Sandgem Town]]. Also, the player has to have at least two Pokémon in the party. Migrating Pokémon from the Generation III games through [[Pal Park]] cannot be done until the [[National Pokédex]] has been obtained. It is possible to obtain a non-regional Pokémon when trading Pokémon from another Generation IV game ''without'' having acquired the National Pokédex. In Platinum, the player is now able to press B to select the "CANCEL" button.

====[[My Pokémon Ranch]]====
Hayley will only offer to trade with the player after they have completed a wanted request, and will only trade specific Pokémon and only if she has already brought one of them to the Ranch.

===={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}====
Similar to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, trading cannot occur until the player has obtained their Pokédex from [[Professor Oak]] at [[Mr. Pokémon|Mr. Pokémon's house]]. The player must have at least two Pokémon in the party; but no additional prerequisite is needed to trade with the Sinnoh games: this can be done at the very beginning of the game. Migrating Pokémon from Generation III games through Pal Park is also possible later in the game if the player has a Nintendo DS or DS Lite.

===Generation V===
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
The player cannot trade Pokémon until they have obtained the {{badge|Trio}} from the [[Striaton Gym]] and completed the [[C-Gear]] sub-quest for [[Fennel]]. This prevents the player from trading for a Pokémon that knows {{m|Cut}} in order to access the blocked-off section of [[Dreamyard]] early, as [[HM]] usage is not restricted by [[Badge]] ownership in Unova.

The player is also prevented from trading party Pokémon that know any [[HM]] move via Infrared Connection, most likely to prevent trading away a Pokémon whose HM move is needed in a certain area. An example of this would be trading away any Pokémon in the party who know Fly or Surf while on a patch of land surrounded by water.

The [[Poké Transfer]] feature allows Pokémon to be migrated from any Generation IV game. Pokémon can be migrated up to six at a time using a catapult minigame sent to another DS using Download Play. This minigame can transfer Pokémon from an inserted Generation IV Pokémon cartridge. Migrating with the Poké Transfer is one-way, requires both games to be from the same language, and cannot migrate Eggs or Pokémon holding items. There is no daily limit to use of the Poké Transfer.

The [[Relocator]] allows the transfer of {{p|Celebi}} and the Shiny [[Legendary beasts]] from a Generation IV game. It is available earlier in the game than the Poké Transfer, which requires the player to have acquired the [[National Pokédex]] and defeated the [[Elite Four]].

===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
Similar to Black and White, the player cannot trade Pokémon until they have received the {{badge|Basic}} from the [[Aspertia Gym]] and have received the C-Gear from [[Bianca]]. There is no prerequisite to trade with Black and White. The Poké Transfer is also available after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], allowing Pokémon from Generation IV to be transferred to Black 2 and White 2.

===Generation VI===
===={{pkmn|X and Y}}====
The player may trade Pokémon as soon as they have at least two Pokémon in their party, which is the minimum requirement for conducting a trade.

===={{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
The player must wait until they have obtained the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|PlayNav}} from [[Wally]] after helping him catch a Pokémon. The player must have two Pokémon in their party to trade.

===Generation VII===
The player must wait to trade Pokémon until they gain the Quick Link option in their [[menu]] upon their first visit to a [[Pokémon Center]], which will allow them to trade with someone nearby. In order to trade over the Internet (GTS, Wonder Trade, or Link Trade), the player must use [[Festival Plaza]], which is unlocked at the same time. The player may require at least two Pokémon in their party.

==Trading process==
===Generations I-IV===
The actual trading interface remained largely the same throughout the series's first four generations: Each player selects one Pokémon from their party to offer for trade; once decided, they can review the [[stats]] (and, when applicable, [[Ability]] or [[item]]) of the other Pokémon before confirming or cancelling the trade. The player may perform multiple trades in a row.

It is not possible to trade Pokémon stored in the [[PC]] in these generations, so they must be placed in the party prior to speaking with the receptionist at a Pokémon Center.

Generation IV's [[Global Trade System]] utilized a separate trading process, in which players deposited one Pokémon at a time (requesting another Pokémon in exchange) and other players searched and traded for them at their leisure. Once traded, the original player received the Pokémon upon logging in to the GTS. If the Pokémon was not traded, the original player was able to cancel the offer by withdrawing their Pokémon from the GTS. Due to the Wi-Fi shutdown, this feature is no longer officially supported as of May 20, 2014.

===Generation V===
The trading process received an overhaul in Generation V: now called a '''Negotiation Trade''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ネゴシエーション{{tt|交換|こうかん}}}}''' ''Negotiation Exchange''), it allows players to offer and trade Pokémon from either their current party or directly from their PC's storage system.

During the trade, each player may select up to three Pokémon to offer the other player. Once decided, they may review the offered Pokémon (checking stats, Ability, etc.) and confirm one to be traded. Players may trade several Pokémon in a row if desired.

Players registered on each other's [[Pal Pad]] can communicate with live voice chat during the trade. A set of four emoticons (Smile Mark, Saddened Mark, Heart Mark, Surprise Mark) also allows for limited communication between players. In addition to showing the Pokémon on offer, the top screen also includes an abstract glimpse of the other player's Pokémon collection in the form of PC boxes with individual Pokémon represented by their [[List of Pokémon by color|Pokédex color]].

The GTS, in addition to the deposit/search-based system introduced in Generation IV, receives a second trading mode ("GTS Negotiations") allowing two players to connect and trade Pokémon using this system. Like Generation IV, Generation V's GTS was shut down in 2014.

===Generation VI===
Trading functions (including the GTS) are no longer a service of Pokémon Centers, but are instead accessible at any time through the [[Player Search System]] on the 3DS's lower screen.

The trading process has been streamlined since Generation V, with each player showing only one Pokémon at a time (instead of three) before being prompted to make an offer. Chat emoticons have been removed, but voice chat is still available when the player trades with someone on their 3DS's Friends List.

The GTS has also been updated, now allowing the player to enter the species name of any Pokémon using a "What Pokémon?" option in the Pokémon selection list. This allows players to trade for Pokémon that they have not seen in the game.

A third trading method, called [[Wonder Trade]], is introduced this generation: When performing a Wonder Trade, the player selects one Pokémon from their collection and it is immediately traded with another player using Wonder Trade, with no further confirmation or any communication between players; what Pokémon the player receives in exchange for theirs is a complete surprise.

===Generation VII===
The PSS has been replaced and split between the [[Quick Link]] and [[Festival Plaza]] options in the [[menu]]. Quick Link allows for players to locally trade Pokémon, while the Festival Plaza allows for trading through the Internet. The GTS and Wonder Trade are usable while in the Festival Plaza.

The GTS is similar to its Generation VI counterpart, though filtering has been adjusted and searching for a Pokémon by letter will now show that Pokémon's icon next to its name.

==Pokémon that evolve when traded==
Most of the Pokémon that evolve when traded can only do so while holding a [[evolution-inducing held item|specific item]].
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|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{cute color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Previous evolution
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{cute color light}}" | Trade evolution
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{cute color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Later evolution
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|063|Abra}}<br>{{pcolor|Abra|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 16+<br>→
| {{MSP|064|Kadabra}}<br>{{pcolor|Kadabra|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|065|Alakazam}}<br>{{pcolor|Alakazam|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Alakazam does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|066|Machop}}<br>{{pcolor|Machop|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 28+<br>→
| {{MSP|067|Machoke}}<br>{{pcolor|Machoke|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|068|Machamp}}<br>{{pcolor|Machamp|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Machamp does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|074|Geodude}}<br>{{pcolor|Geodude|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 25+<br>→
| {{MSP|075|Graveler}}<br>{{pcolor|Graveler|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|076|Golem}}<br>{{pcolor|Golem|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Golem does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|074A|Geodude}}<br>{{pcolor|Geodude|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Regional variant#Alola|Alola Form}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 25+<br>→
| {{MSP|075A|Graveler}}<br>{{pcolor|Graveler|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Regional variant#Alola|Alola Form}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|076A|Golem}}<br>{{pcolor|Golem|000}}<br><small>{{color2|000|Regional variant#Alola|Alola Form}}<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Golem does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|092|Gastly}}<br>{{pcolor|Gastly|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 25+<br>→
| {{MSP|093|Haunter}}<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|094|Gengar}}<br>{{pcolor|Gengar|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Gengar does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|060|Poliwag}}<br>{{pcolor|Poliwag|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 25+<br>→
| {{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}<br>{{pcolor|Poliwhirl|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|King's Rock}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[King's Rock]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|186|Politoed}}<br>{{pcolor|Politoed|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Politoed does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Slowpoke is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}<br>{{pcolor|Slowpoke|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|King's Rock}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[King's Rock]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|199|Slowking}}<br>{{pcolor|Slowking|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Slowking does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Onix is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|095|Onix}}<br>{{pcolor|Onix|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Metal Coat}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Metal Coat]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|208|Steelix}}<br>{{pcolor|Steelix|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Steel}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Steelix does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|116|Horsea}}<br>{{pcolor|Horsea|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 32+<br>→
| {{MSP|117|Seadra}}<br>{{pcolor|Seadra|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Dragon Scale}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Dragon Scale]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|230|Kingdra}}<br>{{pcolor|Kingdra|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Kingdra does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}<br>{{pcolor|Rhyhorn|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 42+<br>→
| {{MSP|112|Rhydon}}<br>{{pcolor|Rhydon|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Protector}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Protector]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}<br>{{pcolor|Rhyperior|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Rhyperior does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Scyther is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|123|Scyther}}<br>{{pcolor|Scyther|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Metal Coat}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Metal Coat]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|212|Scizor}}<br>{{pcolor|Scizor|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Scizor does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|239|Elekid}}<br>{{pcolor|Elekid|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 30+<br>→
| {{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}<br>{{pcolor|Electabuzz|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Electirizer}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Electirizer]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|466|Electivire}}<br>{{pcolor|Electivire|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Electivire does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|240|Magby}}<br>{{pcolor|Magby|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 30+<br>→
| {{MSP|126|Magmar}}<br>{{pcolor|Magmar|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Magmarizer}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Magmarizer]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|467|Magmortar}}<br>{{pcolor|Magmortar|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Magmortar does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Porygon is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|137|Porygon}}<br>{{pcolor|Porygon|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Up-Grade}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Up-Grade]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|233|Porygon2}}<br>{{pcolor|Porygon2|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Dubious Disc}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Dubious Disc]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|474|Porygon-Z}}<br>{{pcolor|Porygon-Z|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|137|Porygon}}<br>{{pcolor|Porygon|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Up-Grade}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Up-Grade]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|233|Porygon2}}<br>{{pcolor|Porygon2|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Dubious Disc}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Dubious Disc]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|474|Porygon-Z}}<br>{{pcolor|Porygon-Z|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Porygon-Z does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Clamperl is the lowest in its line
| rowspan="2" | {{MSP|366|Clamperl}}<br>{{pcolor|Clamperl|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Deep Sea Tooth}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Deep Sea Tooth]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|367|Huntail}}<br>{{pcolor|Huntail|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Huntail does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Deep Sea Scale}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Deep Sea Scale]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}<br>{{pcolor|Gorebyss|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Gorebyss does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Feebas is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|349|Feebas}}<br>{{pcolor|Feebas|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Prism Scale}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Prism Scale]])</small><br>→<br><small>(since [[Generation V]])</small>
| {{MSP|350|Milotic}}<br>{{pcolor|Milotic|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Milotic does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|355|Duskull}}<br>{{pcolor|Duskull|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 37+<br>→
| {{MSP|356|Dusclops}}<br>{{pcolor|Dusclops|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Reaper Cloth}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Reaper Cloth]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}<br>{{pcolor|Dusknoir|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Dusknoir does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|524|Roggenrola}}<br>{{pcolor|Roggenrola|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 25+<br>→
| {{MSP|525|Boldore}}<br>{{pcolor|Boldore|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|526|Gigalith}}<br>{{pcolor|Gigalith|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Gigalith does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{MSP|532|Timburr}}<br>{{pcolor|Timburr|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>[[Level]] 25+<br>→
| {{MSP|533|Gurdurr}}<br>{{pcolor|Gurdurr|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|534|Conkeldurr}}<br>{{pcolor|Conkeldurr|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Conkeldurr does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Karrablast is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|588|Karrablast}}<br>{{pcolor|Karrablast|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{MSP|616|Shelmet}}<br>Trade<br><small>(traded for [[Shelmet]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|589|Escavalier}}<br>{{pcolor|Escavalier|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Escavalier does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Shelmet is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|616|Shelmet}}<br>{{pcolor|Shelmet|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{MSP|588|Karrablast}}<br>Trade<br><small>(traded for [[Karrablast]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|617|Accelgor}}<br>{{pcolor|Accelgor|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Accelgor does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Spritzee is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|682|Spritzee}}<br>{{pcolor|Spritzee|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Sachet}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Sachet]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}<br>{{pcolor|Aromatisse|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Aromatisse does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Swirlix is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|684|Swirlix}}<br>{{pcolor|Swirlix|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}} + {{bag|Whipped Dream}}<br>Trade<br><small>(holding [[Whipped Dream]])</small><br>→
| {{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}<br>{{pcolor|Slurpuff|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Slurpuff does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" | Phantump is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|708|Phantump}}<br>{{pcolor|Phantump|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|709|Trevenant}}<br>{{pcolor|Trevenant|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| colspan="2" | Trevenant does not evolve
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Pumpkaboo is the lowest in its line
| {{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}<br>{{pcolor|Pumpkaboo|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| {{bag|Pal Pad}}<br>Trade<br>→
| {{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}<br>{{pcolor|Gourgeist|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
| colspan="2" style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Gourgeist does not evolve
|}<br clear="all">

==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], items can be traded through a link cable{{sup/md|R}}/wireless communication from the [[main menu]].

===Pokémon GO===
[[FIle:Trade GO.png|thumb|200px|Trading in Pokémon GO]]
In {{g|GO}}, players are able to trade with registered {{OBP|Friends|GO}}. Both Trainers must be at least [[Trainer level|level]] 10 and have the required amount of {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} to trade. [[Mythical Pokémon]] (except {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}), Pokémon marked as the player's favorites, [[Buddy Pokémon]], Pokémon not at full HP, or Pokémon defending a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} cannot be traded. Pokémon that have previously been traded once before also cannot be traded. Trades can only be initiated if both traders are within 100 meters of each other, and a player can make at most 100 trades per day.

With the trade, players also receive [[Candy]] of the Pokémon that was traded away. The greater the distance between the locations where the two Pokémon were obtained, the greater the Candy yield.
* {{candy}}1 for less than 10 km
* {{candy}}2 for 10 km up to 100 km
* {{candy}}3 for 100 km and up

The {{IV}}s of the traded Pokémon are randomly regenerated during the trade. If trading to a player with a lower Trainer level, the traded Pokémon's Power Up level will decrease to the player's limit (Trainer level + 2 or 5). A traded Pokémon's Power Up levels will also be rounded down, so a Pokémon that's been powered up to level 20.5 will be lowered to level 20 when traded. The minimum possible IVs for traded Pokémon slightly increase with Friendship level.

* Good Friends are guaranteed at least 1 IV for each stat
* Great Friends are guaranteed at least 2 IVs for each stat
* Ultra Friends are guaranteed at least 3 IVs for each stat
* Best Friends are guaranteed at least 5 IVs for each stat

Some trades are considered Special Trades, which usually require a lot more Stardust. Special Trades require the players to be Good Friends or higher, and only one Special Trade can be made per day. The following are considered special trades:
* Pokémon not already in the recipient's [[Pokédex]] (including alternate forms such as {{p|Unown}} or costumed {{p|Pikachu}})
* [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Meltan}}, and  {{p|Melmetal}}
* [[Shiny Pokémon]]
* [[Team GO Rocket|Purified Pokémon]]

Trading a purified Pokémon already registered in the recipient's Pokédex, although counts as a Special Trade, does not cost additional Stardust.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 rowspan=2| Type of trade
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=5| Stardust requirement
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}; text-align: center"
! style="background:#{{grey color light}}" | Friend
! style="background:#{{grey color light}}" | Good Friend
! style="background:#{{grey color light}}" | Great Friend
! style="background:#{{grey color light}}" | Ultra Friend
! style="background:#{{grey color light}}" | Best Friend
|- style="background:#fff"
|rowspan=2|If already registered in Pokédex
|Regular trade
|{{Stardust}}100
|{{Stardust}}100
|{{Stardust}}100
|{{Stardust}}100
|{{Stardust}}100
|- style="background:#fff"
|Legendary Pokémon<br>Shiny Pokémon{{tt|*|If recipient already has Shiny form registered in the Pokédex}}
|Cannot trade
|{{Stardust}}20,000
|{{Stardust}}16,000
|{{Stardust}}1,600
|{{Stardust}}800
|- style="background:#fff"
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan=2|If not registered in Pokédex
|Regular trade
|{{Stardust}}20,000
|{{Stardust}}20,000
|{{Stardust}}16,000
|{{Stardust}}1,600
|{{Stardust}}800
|- style="background:#fff"
|Legendary Pokémon<br>Shiny Pokémon{{tt|*|Including if recipient already has species registered but not its Shiny form}}
|Cannot trade
|{{Stardust}}1,000,000
|{{Stardust}}800,000
|{{Stardust}}80,000
|style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Stardust}}40,000
|}

====Lucky Pokémon====
[[File:Lucky Pokémon GO.png|thumb|160px|Lucky Chansey]]
During a trade, there is a small chance that both traded Pokémon will become '''Lucky Pokémon'''. Lucky Pokémon guaranteed at least 12{{tt|*|10 prior to September 5, 2018}} {{IV}}s in each stat and require half the amount of Stardust to [[Power Up]]. A Lucky Pokémon is indicated by a shimmery effect in the [[Pokémon Storage System|Pokémon Box]] and the Pokémon's profile. Like with Shiny Pokémon, the Pokédex will record the number of Lucky Pokémon the player has obtained for that species. 

The probability of obtaining a Lucky Pokémon depends on how long the Trainer has had that Pokémon in storage at the time of trade, and it is based on the older of the two Pokémon traded. The following is the observed probability of traded Pokémon becoming Lucky: <ref>[https://thesilphroad.com/science/chance-of-lucky-trade/ THE SECRETS OF TRADED POKÉMON: LUCKY RATES]</ref>

* 5% for Pokémon obtained less than 1 year ago
* 10% for Pokémon obtained between 1 and 2 years ago
* 25% for Pokémon obtained more than 2 years ago
* 75% for Pokémon obtained between July to August 2016
** Since September 5, 2018, these Pokémon are guaranteed to be Lucky, provided that at least one of the players has not already accumulated ten Lucky Pokémon

Since April 2019, players who are Best Friends have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends, which guarantees the next trade to result in Lucky Pokémon. This can possibly be triggered by performing a task that may increase Friendship level, such as opening a [[Gift]] or trading a Pokémon, on the first interaction of the day. After completing a trade with a Lucky Friend, the players will return to Best Friend status. 

{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Trade machine BW.png|thumb|250px|A trade machine in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Despite it being one of the key aspects of the games, trading is exceptionally rare in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Only a few trades have been shown taking place, and only six of them thus far have been truly significant, often taking place in episodes featuring the [[Magikarp salesman]]. Fans have often speculated about the reason for this. Rather than simply exchanging Pokémon, most trades are carried out by placing [[Poké Ball]]s into a specialized [[Trade machine|trading machine]], with a monitor that displays silhouettes of the two Pokémon as they pass each other.
* In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', {{Ash}} traded his {{AP|Butterfree}} for a {{tc|Gentleman}}'s {{AP|Raticate}}. He wasn't happy with the trade, however, so he traded it back by the end of the episode.
* In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', [[Jessie]] unintentionally traded her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} for {{OBP|Benny|EP146}}'s {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
* In ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', [[James]] was forced by Jessie to trade his {{TP|James|Victreebel}} for the [[Magikarp salesman]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}}.
* In ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', Ash traded his {{AP|Aipom}} for {{an|Dawn}}'s {{AP|Buizel}}.
* In ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', {{an|Bianca}} and [[Professor Juniper]] trade their {{p|Shelmet}} and {{p|Karrablast}} so that they could evolve.
* In ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]'', Jessie traded her {{p|Pumpkaboo}} for [[Count Pumpka]]'s {{p|Mawile}} so her Pumpkaboo could be with Count Pumpka's Prince Pumpkaboo, but when Jessie's Pumpkaboo evolved into {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} due to being traded, the Prince promptly lost all interest. As a result, the trade was reversed afterwards.

The trade machine used in the anime has seemingly been adapted into the game canon, with [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory in both {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{g|Stadium 2}} having this type of machine for trades. In the same way, when Game Link Cables were finally able to accept the data of two Pokémon being sent at once (rather than one at a time as in [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}}), the Pokémon are shown passing each other in the link space.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Silver Seadra.png|thumb|200px|A trade with the Pokédex in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Like the anime, the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga does not contain many trades despite being a major part of the games. Most are not shown to need a machine to complete them. Simply hand-exchanging Pokémon can count as a trade, though it is also possible to trade by placing [[Pokédex]]es opposite each other.

* In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} accidentally traded some of their Pokémon, resulting in Blue's {{p|Machoke}} evolving into {{TP|Blue|Machamp}}. They traded back by the end of the same round.
* In ''[[PS025|You Know... Articuno!]]'', Red traded his {{p|Krabby}} for [[Misty]]'s [[Gyara]]dos because {{p|Gyarados}} knew how to use the move {{m|Surf}}.
* In ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'', {{adv|Silver}} told {{adv|Gold}} to use his Pokédex to trade his [[Polibo|Poliwhirl]] for Silver's {{p|Seadra}} in order to evolve them. They traded back in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]''.
* In ''[[PS449|Raising the Stakes with Rhyperior]]'', it was revealed that Blue had traded his {{p|Rhydon}} to Silver, allowing him to evolve into {{TP|Blue|Rhyperior}} and fill up the empty slot in Silver's team after his {{TP|Silver|Ursaring}} had disappeared along with {{adv|Giovanni|his father}}. In the {{chap|X & Y}}, Rhyperior was revealed to have returned to Blue's ownership.
* In [[PS543]], {{adv|Blake}} and {{adv|Whitley}} traded their newly caught {{p|Karrablast}} and {{p|Shelmet}}, causing them to evolve into {{p|Escavalier}} and {{p|Accelgor}}, respectively. They then immediately traded back.

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards relating to '''trades'''.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Pokémon Trader|77}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Rare|ennum=77/102|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=106/130|enset3=Legendary Collection|enrarity3=Rare|ennum3=103/110|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Trade Please|Trade Please!|promo}}|type=Trainer|enset=|enrarity=|ennum=|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jprarity=}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vending|Deck Exchange|S3}}|type=Trainer|enset=|enrarity=|ennum=|jpset=Extended Sheet 3|jprarity=}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vending|Bill's PC|S3}}|type=Trainer|enset=|enrarity=|ennum=|jpset=Extended Sheet 3|jprarity=}}
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}

==Trivia==
* {{p|Porygon}} is the only Pokémon to evolve twice via trading. Both evolutions require a held item, namely the [[Up-Grade]] and [[Dubious Disc]].
** In addition, {{p|Porygon2}} is the only Pokémon to have evolved from trading that can evolve further.
* The {{p|Clamperl}} family is the only branched evolution in which both evolutions are achieved by trading.

==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Trade''
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|zh_yue=交換 ''{{tt|Gāauwuhn|Exchange}}''
|zh_cmn=交換 / 交换 ''{{tt|Jiāohuàn|Exchange}}''
|fi=Vaihto
|fr=Échange
|de=Tausch
|hi=सौदा {{tt|''Sauda''|Deal}}
|it=Scambio
|ko=교환 ''Gyohwan''
|no=Bytte
|pl=Wymiana
|pt_br=Troca{{tt|*|Pokémon GO, manga (PS090), The Official Pokémon Handbook}}<br>Transmissão{{tt|*|manga (PS109)}}
|es=Intercambio
|sv=Byte
|vi=Trao đổi
}}
|
''Link Trade''
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|zh_yue=通訊交換 ''{{tt|Tūngseun Gāauwuhn|Link Exchange}}''
|zh_cmn=通訊交換 / 通讯交换 ''{{tt|Tōngxùn Jiāohuàn|Link Exchange}}''<br>連線交換 ''{{tt|Liánxiàn Jiāohuàn|Link Exchange}}'' {{tt|*|Ching Win, Pokémon Adventures volume 11}}
|fr=Échange Link
|de=Linktausch
|it=Scambio in link
|ko=통신교환 ''Tongsin Gyohwan''
|es=Intercambio en conexión}}
|
''Negotiation Trade''
{{langtable|color=ddf|bordercolor=ccf
|fr=Échange par négociations
|de=Verhandlungstausch
|it=Trattativa
|ko=네고시에이션 교환 ''Negotiation Gyohwan''
|es=Intercambio por negociación}}
|}

==See also==
* [[In-game trade]]
* [[Global Trade System]]
* {{cat|Episodes in which a main character trades away a Pokémon}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{training}}<br>

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

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