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A trade in progress in the anime

A trade (Japanese: 交換 exchange), also known as a Link Trade (Japanese: 通信交換 Link Exchange), is a process in which a Pokémon Trainer sends one of their Pokémon to another Trainer in exchange for one of the other Trainer's Pokémon.

In the core series games

In every core series Pokémon game except Pokémon Legends: Arceus, trading is necessary to collect all the available Pokémon. The version-exclusive Pokémon are those that are found in other related games. In addition, some Pokémon evolve when traded. Some of these Pokémon need to be holding a specific Evolution item in order to evolve.

Starting from Generation II, items 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. Mail may also be held to send a message.

Until Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, all trading animations in the core series games used the standard 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.

Results of trading

Benefits

Trading a Togedemaru for a Pikipek in Sun and Moon

Trading is necessary in order to collect every Pokémon in the Pokédex, as some Pokémon can only be found in certain versions. For example, because Meowth cannot be found in Red, the player must trade with someone who has obtained one from Blue, in which Meowth is readily found in the wild. Some Pokémon only 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 Balls or Soul Dews, from one game to another by giving a Pokémon an item.

In Generation VI, Trainers receive Poké Miles for every trade made with another player. In Generation VII, Trainers may receive Festival Coins instead.

Drawbacks

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 Gym Badges or Stamps. The friendship of a Pokémon is set to its base friendship when it is traded from one game to another, unless returned to its original Trainer in Generation VI or later. 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 (however, in Gen VIII, outsider Pokémon without nicknames can be nicknamed).

Traded Pokémon are identified by the Pokémon's Original Trainer name and a five- or six-digit 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.

While beneficial in their own right, trade-induced evolutions cannot be cancelled manually, requiring Pokémon that evolve when traded without a specific held item to hold an Everstone in order to stay in their current form. In Generation IV and onwards, however, the Everstone fails to prevent a traded Kadabra from evolving into Alakazam.

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: ネゴシエーション交換 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 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 Nintendo 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 of their Pokémon and it is immediately traded with another player using Wonder Trade, with no further confirmation or any communication between players, meaning that the 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.

Limitations on trading

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 a species that existed in Generation I and cannot have any moves introduced in Generation II. The Time Capsule exploit can be used to trick the game into trading Generation II Pokémon back to Generation I as well, but they will become glitch Pokémon like MissingNo.. Additionally, the 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 players can directly trade Pokémon using games in different generations (Pokémon HOME allows trading Pokémon last used in different generations, but only within HOME itself).

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

Starting in Generation IV, Pokémon from previous generations can be transferred to newer generations (and from Generation IX back to Generation VIII) through a variety of methods, though none of them involve trading.

Inter-language trading

Generation I and II

In the Generation I and II core series games, Western language games (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) can all trade with each other without issue. Attempting to trade between Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I and II core series games causes corruption of both save files.^[1]

The Korean versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver can successfully trade with Western language Generation I and II games (but not Japanese games). However, due the character encoding differences, Hangul characters (i.e. in the names of traded Pokémon and their Original Trainers) will become garbled on Western language games, possibly including control characters which may have unexpected effects. However, unlike attempting to trade between Western and Japanese games, save data is not corrupted. Conversely, attempting to trade between Japanese and Korean games will corrupt both games' save files.

In the Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II games, different language Western Virtual Console games can communicate; however, Japanese, Korean, and Western games cannot connect to each other at all. In the Korean Virtual Console release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, this effectively makes the Time Capsule and Diploma inaccessible barring glitches.

In these games, a Pokémon is determined to be nicknamed if its name does not match its species name. As a result, if an unnicknamed Pokémon is traded to a game in a different language where the Pokémon's species has a different name, its name will be treated as nickname. For example, in an English Generation I or II game, a foreign Pichu named "PICHU" will evolve into a Pikachu nicknamed "PIKACHU", but a foreign Charmander named "SALAMECHE" will retain the name "SALAMECHE" after evolving into a Charmeleon as if it were a nickname. Because these games do not track language of origin, 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.

Generation III

In the Generation III core series games, trading became possible between all versions of the games.

In Japanese, Pokémon and Trainer names have a 5 character limit, in contrast to the 10 character limit in Western language games. If a Pokémon whose name or Original Trainer is longer than 5 characters is traded to a Japanese game, in the Japanese game it will only display the first 5 characters.

In Generation III (except in v1.0 of English Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire), 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 Pichu named "PICHU" from an Italian game is evolved in an English game, when it evolves it will be a Pikachu nicknamed "PICHU". In v1.0 of English Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, like in the Generation I and II games, if a Pokémon's current name is the same as its species name in the language of the game in which it was evolved, it will be treated as unnicknamed, so its species name will change upon evolution.

Generation IV

In the Generation IV core series games, with the advent of worldwide online trading via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, trading between different languages is better supported. All languages except Korean can freely trade with each other without issue.

Due to Pokémon Korea and Nintendo of Korea debuting after the initial release of Generation IV, no non-Korean Generation IV games support Hangul characters. This prevents Korean language games from trading with Generation IV games in other languages. However, Korean language games can migrate Pokémon from Generation III games of any language.

If an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves, its name is 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.

Pokémon from foreign-language games unlock foreign Pokédex entries if traded to a game of a different language. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, foreign Pokédex entries can only be obtained for 14 specific Pokémon; in Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, and Platinum, foreign Pokédex entries can be unlocked for all Pokémon.

Generation V onwards

Starting in Generation V, Pokémon can be traded between all games, regardless of language.

From Generation IV to VII, if an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves or a Pokémon hatches without being given a nickname, its name becomes the name of its species in its current game's language (regardless of its language of origin). For example, a French Bulbasaur without a nickname that evolves in an English-language game will evolve into an Ivysaur named "Ivysaur", but will still be flagged as a French-language Pokémon and will unlock the corresponding foreign Pokédex entries for Ivysaur and Venusaur as it evolves.

In Generation VIII onwards, if an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves, its name will change to that of the evolved form in its language of origin. For example, a French Bulbasaur without a nickname that evolves in an English-language game will evolve into an Ivysaur named "Herbizarre".

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 multiple consoles.

Prior to FireRed and LeafGreen, trading required a Game Link Cable. FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald can trade using a GBA Wireless Adapter or a Game Link Cable. From Generation IV onwards, trading uses wireless communication and does not require additional hardware beyond two consoles. 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.

The Nintendo Switch allows multiple users to use a single console, and the Switch version of Pokémon HOME allows one user to access all save files on the console. Therefore, Pokémon can be moved between save files on the same Switch without trading.

Pokémon that cannot be traded

Mid-generation additions

Starting with Generation IV, mid-generation releases started including new moves, items, forms, or even species of Pokémon. Since, prior to Generation VIII, they were impossible to trade to games that predate them, additional limitations have been put in place for them specifically. Most can be circumvented by altering the Pokémon's moveset, held item and/or form, and with the exception of the Spiky-eared Pichu-related limitation, all of them have been lifted in their respective following Generations:

In Generation IV or V, new forms or items cannot be traded at all, even between games that support them. They include:

Introduced in Pokémon Platinum:
- New Rotom and Shaymin forms, the Pokémon automatically revert to their original forms before they can be traded.
- The Origin Forme Giratina must regain its Altered Forme by unequipping the Griseous Orb before it can be traded.
Introduced in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
- The Spiky-eared Pichu. Since it cannot change forms, it cannot be traded at all.
Introduced in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
- The forces of nature cannot be traded while in their Therian Formes, they must be returned to their Incarnate Formes by using the Reveal Glass.
- Resolute Form Keldeo must revert to its Ordinary Form by forgetting Secret Sword before it can be traded.

In Generation VI and VII (3DS games only), Pokémon with new moves, as well as new forms, items, and species can be freely traded between games that support them, but cannot be sent back to those that predate them:

Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, cannot be traded to Pokémon X and Y:
- Pokémon holding new Mega Stones or Colored orbs.
- The Cosplay Pikachu.
- While it can be traded to Pokémon X and Y, Unbound Hoopa will automatically revert to its Confined form.
- Pokémon with Precipice Blades, Origin Pulse, Dragon Ascent and Hyperspace Fury can only be traded to X and Y if those moves are forgotten.
Introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, cannot be traded to Pokémon Sun and Moon:
- New species introduced in the games: Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, Blacephalon, and Zeraora.
- Partner Cap Pikachu, Rockruff with Own Tempo (which the game considers to be a new form) and Dusk Form Lycanroc.
- Pokémon with Mind Blown, Plasma Fists, and Photon Geyser can only be traded to Sun and Moon if those moves are forgotten.

Starting with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, main series games no longer support direct trades between games that aren't paired releases, rendering this matter moot.

DLC packs for Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that introduce new moves, items, forms, and species, also come with free compatibility updates that are installed regardless of the purchase of said DLC, avoiding this issue completely.

Other cases

Pokémon with certain Gift Ribbons (such as the Classic Ribbon) cannot be traded over the GTS or through Wonder Trade.

Due to requiring special handling by the game, fused Pokémon cannot be traded. These are Black and White Kyurem, Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma and Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex.

Due to being tied to a significant number of game mechanics in their respective games, partner Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and the befriended Koraidon^S/Miraidon^V in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cannot be traded. In both cases, the game offers means to catch additional specimens of the same species to which the restriction does not apply. Also, in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the currently selected walking Pokémon cannot be traded until it is deselected.

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 (non-Egg) 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.

Ruby and Sapphire

The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a Pokédex from Professor Birch at Littleroot Town. To trade with another game, the player must have at least two Pokémon in the party. Trading with FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald will automatically activate the National Pokédex.

FireRed and 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 with another game.

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 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 Ruby and Sapphire Key Items to complete Celio's Network Machine allows trades with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald versions, as well as with Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Emerald

The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a Pokédex from Professor Birch at Littleroot Town. To trade with another game, 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 Colosseum, Ruby and Sapphire. In addition to that, trades that involve Eggs or Pokémon that aren't in the Hoenn Pokédex are blocked unless Colosseum is trading non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon to Emerald.
Obtaining the National Pokédex unblocks trades for Pokémon outside of the Regional Pokédex, as well as Eggs, and allows trading with FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Generation IV

A trade in Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a Pokédex from Professor Rowan at Sandgem Town. Also, to trade with another game, the player has to have at least two Pokémon in the party. 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.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Similar to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, trading cannot occur until the player has obtained their Pokédex from Professor Oak at Mr. Pokémon's house. The player must have at least two Pokémon in the party in order to trade with another game; but no additional prerequisite is needed to trade with the Sinnoh games: this can be done at the very beginning of the game.

Generation V

Black and White

The player cannot trade Pokémon until they have obtained the Trio Badge from the Striaton Gym and completed the C-Gear sub-quest for Fennel. This prevents the player from trading for a Pokémon that knows 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.

Black 2 and White 2

Similar to Black and White, the player cannot trade Pokémon until they have received the Basic Badge from the Aspertia Gym and have received the C-Gear from Bianca. There is no prerequisite to trade with Black and White.

Generation VI

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 with another game.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

The player must wait until they have obtained the PlayNav from Wally after helping him catch a Pokémon. The player must have two Pokémon in their party to trade.

Generation VII

Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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 to trade with another game.

Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

The game's multiplayer features, including trades, are unlocked by delivering Professor Oak his Parcel and receiving Razz Berries from him. Trading with another game requires having at least two Pokémon in the party and/or the Pokémon Box, Partner Pokémon and walking Pokémon do not count and cannot be traded.

Generation VIII

Sword and Shield

The game's multiplayer features, including Y-Comm, are unlocked once the player obtains a Dynamax Band from Professor Magnolia on Route 2.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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 and/or the PC in order to trade with another game.

Legends: Arceus

The game's online features, including trades, are unlocked after completing Mission 5: "A Request from Mai".

Pokémon that evolve when traded

Main article: Trade Evolution

Several Pokémon evolve when traded. Most of the Pokémon that evolve when traded can only do so while holding a specific Evolution item.

In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium series

In Pokémon Stadium

In Pokémon Stadium 2

The games in the Pokémon Stadium series can connect to the core series games via the Transfer Pak. In the Japanese Pokémon Stadium, the trade feature is found at the main menu. In Pokémon Stadium and Stadium 2, there is a trade machine in the Pokémon Lab.

The Japanese Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium are compatible with the Generation I core series games. Pokémon Stadium 2 is compatible with both Generation I and II core series games.

Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

A trade is happening with an eligible game.

In Pokémon Colosseum and 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. The Orre region games are unable to receive Pokémon Eggs, and they also cannot receive Pokémon holding Mail or an Enigma Berry.

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

My Pokémon Ranch

In 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.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, items can be traded through a link cable^R/wireless communication from the main menu.

Pokémon GO

Main article: Trade (GO)

In Pokémon GO, players are able to trade with registered Friends. Trading Pokémon yields Candy for the traded Pokémon, but also require a certain amount of Stardust for each trade.

In the anime

A trade machine in the anime

Despite it being one of the key aspects of the games, trading is exceptionally rare in the anime. Only a few trades have been shown taking place, and only seven of them thus far have been significant. Many of them take place in episodes featuring the Magikarp salesman. Rather than simply exchanging Pokémon, most trades are carried out by placing Poké Balls into a specialized trading machine, with a monitor that displays silhouettes of the two Pokémon as they pass each other.

The trade machine used in the anime has seemingly been adapted into the game canon, with Professor Oak's Laboratory in both Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon 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 Generations I and II), the Pokémon are shown passing each other in the link space.

List of trades in the anime

		Episode traded	Notes
Ash's Butterfree	A Gentleman's Raticate	Battle Aboard the St. Anne	Traded back the same episode.
Jessie's Lickitung	Benny's Wobbuffet	Tricks of the Trade
James's Victreebel	The Magikarp salesman's Weepinbell	Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid	Both released the same episode.
A trainer’s Munchlax	A trainer’s Ponyta	Throwing the Track Switch
Ash's Aipom	Dawn's Buizel	Throwing the Track Switch
Bianca's Shelmet	Professor Juniper's Karrablast	Evolution Exchange Excitement!	Evolved into Accelgor and Escavalier respectively.
Jessie's Pumpkaboo	Count Pumpka's Mawile	A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?	Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist. The trade is reversed the same episode.
A Gentleman's Farfetch'd	A girl's Spearow	Trade, Borrow, and Steal!
Goh's second Pinsir	Kricketina Kylie's Heracross	Trade, Borrow, and Steal!

In the manga

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A trade made using Pokédexes in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Like the anime, Pokémon Adventures 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 Pokédexes opposite each other.

List of trades in Pokémon Adventures

		Chapter traded	Notes
Red's Poli, Saur, and Pika	Blue's Charmeleon, Scyther, Golduck Machoke, Pidgeot, and Porygon	A Tale of Ninetales	Accident. Returned in the same chapter. Machoke evolves into Machamp from the trade.





Red's Krabby	Misty's Gyarados	You Know... Articuno!
Gold's Polibo (Holding King's Rock)	Silver's Seadra (Holding Dragon Scale)	Ampharos Amore	Traded via Pokédex. Evolved into Politoed and Kingdra, respectively. Returned in the following chapter.
Red's Gyara	Blue's Charizard	Rock, Paper...Scizor	Returned in The Last Battle XIV.
Red's Saur	Blue's Charizard	Give It Your Best, Blastoise	Returned in Phew for Mew.
Blue's Rhydon (Holding Protector)	Silver (traded Pokémon unknown)	Prior to Raising the Stakes with Rhyperior	Traded via Pokédex. Rhydon evolved into Rhyperior. Rhyperior returned prior to Pinsir Glares.
Blake's Shelmet	Whitley's Karrablast	Abyssal Ruins	Traded via Pokédex. Evolved into Accelgor and Escavalier respectively.
Marvin's Sniffler	Hop (traded Pokémon unknown)	PASS41	Returned in PASS43.
Violet's Scovillain	Arven's Mabosstiff	Scarlet & Violet arc
Violet's Mabosstiff	Arven's Smoliv	Scarlet & Violet arc

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards relating to trades.

Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Pokémon Trader	T	Base Set		77/102	Expansion Pack
		Base Set 2		106/130
		Legendary Collection		103/110
Trade Please!	T				Unnumbered Promotional cards
Deck Exchange	T				Expansion Sheet 3
Bill's PC	T				Expansion Sheet 3

Trivia

Satoshi Tajiri created Pokémon around the core concept of trading.^[2]

In other languages

Trade

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	交換 Gāauwuhn
Chinese	Mandarin	交換 / 交换 Jiāohuàn
Finnish		Vaihto
French		Échange
German		Tausch
Hindi		सौदा Sauda
Italian		Scambio
Korean		교환 Gyohwan
Norwegian		Bytte
Polish		Wymiana
Brazilian Portuguese		Troca* Transmissão*
Spanish		Intercambio
Swedish		Byte
Vietnamese		Trao đổi

Link Trade

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	通訊交換 Tūngseun Gāauwuhn
Chinese	Mandarin	通訊交換 / 通讯交换 Tōngxùn Jiāohuàn 連線交換 Liánxiàn Jiāohuàn *
French		Échange Link
German		Linktausch
Italian		Scambio in link
Korean		통신교환 Tongsin Gyohwan
Spanish		Intercambio en conexión

Negotiation Trade

Language		Title
French		Échange par négociations
German		Verhandlungstausch
Italian		Trattativa
Korean		네고시에이션 교환 Negotiation Gyohwan
Spanish		Intercambio por negociación

References

Pokémon training
Catching • Nicknaming • Battling • Evolving • Trading • Breeding • Releasing

[1] ttps://web.archive.org/web/20221009111851/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/gameboy/trouble_specificgame.jsp#erasing

[2] 【ポケモンゲーム史１】「交換する」という発想　|　参考・『ポケモン・ストーリー』 (Japanese)

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+[[File:Trade anime.png|thumb|300px|A trade in progress in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
-A '''trade''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|通信交換|つうしんこうかん}}''') is a process in which a [[Pokémon Trainer]] sends one of his or her {{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.
+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.
-Starting from [[Generation II]], [[item]]s can be held by Pokémon, allowing indirect trading of holdable items. However, in Generation IV, the {{DL|Timespace orbs|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.
+==In the core series games==
+In every [[core series]] Pokémon game except [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], trading is necessary to collect all the [[Pokémon availability|available Pokémon]]. The [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] are those that are found in other related games. In addition, some Pokémon [[trade Evolution|evolve when traded]]. Some of these Pokémon need to be [[held item|holding]] a specific [[Evolution item]] in order to evolve.
-==Benefits of trading==
+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. [[Mail]] may also be held to send a message.
-[[File:XY Prerelease PSS trade 3.png|thumb|200px|Trading a {{p|Pikachu}} for an {{p|Eevee}} in {{pkmn|X and Y}}]]
-Trading is necessary in order to collect every Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]], as some Pokémon [[Version-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.
+Until {{B2W2}}, 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.
+===Results of trading===
+====Benefits====
+[[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 [[Version-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. Some Pokémon only [[trade 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.
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 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 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====
+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 [[Generation VI]] or later. 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 (however, in Gen VIII, outsider Pokémon without nicknames can be nicknamed).
+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.
+While beneficial in their own right, trade-induced [[evolution]]s cannot be cancelled manually, requiring Pokémon that evolve when traded without a specific held item to hold an [[Everstone]] in order to stay in their current form. In [[Generation IV]] and onwards, however, the Everstone fails to prevent a traded {{p|Kadabra}} from evolving into {{p|Alakazam}}.
+===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.
-==Drawbacks of trading==
+====Generation V====
-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 Gym Badges. The [[friendship]] of a Pokémon is set to 70 when it is traded from one game to another. 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.
+{{anchor|Negotiation Trade}}
+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.
-Traded Pokémon are identified by the Pokémon's [[Original Trainer]] name and a five-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.
+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.
-==Limitations on trading==
+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]].
-===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}}.
-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. Trading from Generation V to [[Generation VI]] is done via the [[Poké Transporter]] services from the [[Pokémon Bank]].
+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.
-Trading between Generations II and earlier with Generations III and later is impossible due to the vastly different data structures that were introduced in Generation III (such as [[Individual Values]] ranging from 0 to 31), as well as the difficulty in linking a Game Boy Color game to a Game Boy Advance game and the lack of any Game Link Cable ports on later systems.
+====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 [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s lower screen.
-===International trading===
+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.
-Trading between Japanese and non-Japanese games is not recommended in Generations I and II, mostly due to the different memory locations within the RAM. While possible, these trades will result in the corruption of save files, forcing a player to restart their game from the beginning.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/gameboy/trouble_specificgame.jsp#erasing</ref> 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.
-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.
+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.
-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.
+A third trading method, called [[Wonder Trade]], is introduced this generation: when performing a Wonder Trade, the player selects one of their Pokémon and it is immediately traded with another player using Wonder Trade, with no further confirmation or any communication between players, meaning that the Pokémon the player receives in exchange for theirs is a complete surprise.
-Interestingly, Pokémon traded from Korean-language Generation IV games will not display their names nor OTs in other language variants, because the characters are not programmed into non-Korean Generation IV games. Korean games, however, will display names from all other games. Starting in [[Generation V]], all games were made to be fully compatible with Korean games.
+====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.
-===Hardware requirements===
+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.
-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}}.
+===Limitations on trading===
+====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 players can directly trade Pokémon using games in different generations ({{g|HOME}} allows trading Pokémon last used in different generations, but only within HOME itself).
-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.
+It is not officially possible to trade between Generation II and [[Generation III]] games.
-==Requirements for trading==
+Starting in [[Generation IV]], Pokémon from previous generations can be [[transfer]]red to newer generations (and from [[Generation IX]] back to [[Generation VIII]]) through a variety of methods, though none of them involve trading.
-===Generation I===
+====Inter-language trading====
+=====Generation I and II=====
+In the Generation I and II core series games, Western language games (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) can all trade with each other without issue. Attempting to trade between Japanese and non-Japanese Generation I and II core series games causes corruption of both save files.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20221009111851/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/gameboy/trouble_specificgame.jsp#erasing</ref>
+The Korean versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver can successfully trade with Western language Generation I and II games (but not Japanese games). However, due the [[Character encoding (Generation II)|character encoding]] differences, {{wp|Hangul}} characters (i.e. in the names of traded Pokémon and their Original Trainers) will become garbled on Western language games, possibly including control characters which may have unexpected effects. However, unlike attempting to trade between Western and Japanese games, save data is not corrupted. Conversely, attempting to trade between Japanese and Korean games will corrupt both games' save files.
+In the Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II games, different language Western Virtual Console games can communicate; however, Japanese, Korean, and Western games cannot connect to each other at all. In the Korean Virtual Console release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, this effectively makes the [[Time Capsule]] and [[Diploma]] inaccessible barring glitches.
+In these games, a Pokémon is determined to be [[nickname]]d if its name does not match its species name. As a result, if an unnicknamed Pokémon is traded to a game in a different language where the Pokémon's species has a different name, its name will be treated as nickname. For example, 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. Because these games do not track [[language of origin]], 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.
+=====Generation III=====
+In the Generation III core series games, trading became possible between all versions of the games.
+In Japanese, Pokémon and Trainer names have a 5 character limit, in contrast to the 10 character limit in Western language games. If a Pokémon whose name or Original Trainer is longer than 5 characters is traded to a Japanese game, in the Japanese game it will only display the first 5 characters.
+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 the Generation I and II games, if a Pokémon's current name is the same as its species name in the language of the game in which it was evolved, it will be treated as unnicknamed, so its species name will change upon evolution.
+=====Generation IV=====
+In the Generation IV core series games, with the advent of worldwide online trading via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], trading between different languages is better supported. All languages except Korean can freely trade with each other without issue.
+Due to Pokémon Korea and Nintendo of Korea debuting after the initial release of Generation IV, no non-Korean Generation IV games support {{wp|Hangul}} characters. This prevents Korean language games from trading with Generation IV games in other languages. However, Korean language games can migrate Pokémon from Generation III games of any language.
+If an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves, its name is 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.
+Pokémon from foreign-language games unlock [[foreign Pokédex entries]] if traded to a game of a different language. In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, foreign Pokédex entries can only be obtained for 14 specific Pokémon; in {{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}}, foreign Pokédex entries can be unlocked for all Pokémon.
+=====Generation V onwards=====
+Starting in Generation V, Pokémon can be traded between all games, regardless of language.
+From Generation IV to VII, if an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves or a Pokémon hatches without being given a nickname, its name becomes the name of its species in its current game's language (regardless of its [[language of origin]]). For example, a French {{p|Bulbasaur}} without a nickname that evolves in an English-language game will evolve into an {{p|Ivysaur}} named "Ivysaur", but will still be flagged as a French-language Pokémon and will unlock the corresponding foreign Pokédex entries for Ivysaur and {{p|Venusaur}} as it evolves.
+In Generation VIII onwards, if an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves, its name will change to that of the evolved form in its [[language of origin]]. For example, a French Bulbasaur without a nickname that evolves in an English-language game will evolve into an Ivysaur named "Herbizarre".
+====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 multiple consoles.
+Prior to {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, trading required a [[Game Link Cable]]. {{3v2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}} can trade using a [[GBA Wireless Adapter]] or a Game Link Cable. From [[Generation IV]] onwards, trading uses wireless communication and does not require additional hardware beyond two consoles. 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.
+The [[Nintendo Switch]] allows multiple users to use a single console, and the Switch version of [[Pokémon HOME]] allows one user to access all save files on the console. Therefore, Pokémon can be moved between save files on the same Switch without trading.
+====Pokémon that cannot be traded====
+=====Mid-generation additions=====
+Starting with Generation IV, mid-generation releases started including new moves, items, forms, or even species of Pokémon. Since, prior to Generation VIII, they were impossible to trade to games that predate them, additional limitations have been put in place for them specifically. Most can be circumvented by altering the Pokémon's moveset, held item and/or form, and with the exception of the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]-related limitation, all of them have been lifted in their respective following Generations:
+In Generation IV or V, new forms or items cannot be traded at all, even between games that support them. They include:
+* Introduced in {{game|Platinum}}:
+** New {{p|Rotom}} and {{p|Shaymin}} forms, the Pokémon automatically revert to their original forms before they can be traded.
+** The Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}} must regain its Altered Forme by unequipping the [[Griseous Orb]] before it can be traded.
+* Introduced in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}:
+** The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Since it cannot change forms, it cannot be traded at all.
+* Introduced in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]:
+** The [[forces of nature]] cannot be traded while in their Therian Formes, they must be returned to their Incarnate Formes by using the [[Reveal Glass]].
+** Resolute Form {{p|Keldeo}} must revert to its Ordinary Form by forgetting {{m|Secret Sword}} before it can be traded.
+In Generation VI and VII ([[3DS]] games only), Pokémon with new moves, as well as new forms, items, and species can be freely traded between games that support them, but cannot be sent back to those that predate them:
+* Introduced in {{game|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}, cannot be traded to {{game|X and Y|s}}:
+** Pokémon holding new [[Mega Stone]]s or [[Colored orbs]].
+** The [[Cosplay Pikachu]].
+** While it can be traded to {{game|X and Y|s}}, Unbound {{p|Hoopa}} will automatically revert to its Confined form.
+** Pokémon with {{m|Precipice Blades}}, {{m|Origin Pulse}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}} and {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} can only be traded to X and Y if those moves are forgotten.
+* Introduced in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, cannot be traded to {{g|Sun and Moon}}:
+** New species introduced in the games: {{p|Poipole}}, {{p|Naganadel}}, {{p|Stakataka}}, {{p|Blacephalon}}, and {{p|Zeraora}}.
+** Partner Cap Pikachu, Rockruff with {{a|Own Tempo}} (which the game considers to be a new form) and Dusk Form Lycanroc.
+** Pokémon with {{m|Mind Blown}}, {{m|Plasma Fists}}, and {{m|Photon Geyser}} can only be traded to Sun and Moon if those moves are forgotten.
+Starting with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], main series games no longer support direct trades between games that aren't paired releases, rendering this matter moot.
+DLC packs for {{game|Sword and Shield|s}} and {{game|Scarlet and Violet|s}} that introduce new moves, items, forms, and species, also come with free compatibility updates that are installed regardless of the purchase of said DLC, avoiding this issue completely.
+=====Other cases=====
+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.
+Due to requiring special handling by the game, fused Pokémon cannot be traded. These are Black and White {{p|Kyurem}}, Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane {{p|Necrozma}} and Ice Rider and Shadow Rider {{p|Calyrex}}.
+Due to being tied to a significant number of game mechanics in their respective games, {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and the befriended [[Koraidon (game)|Koraidon]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Miraidon (game)|Miraidon]]{{sup/9|V}} in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} cannot be traded. In both cases, the game offers means to catch additional specimens of the same species to which the restriction does not apply. Also, in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the currently selected [[walking Pokémon]] cannot be traded until it is deselected.
+===Requirements for trading===
+====Generation I====
 The {{player}} cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Oak]] at [[Pallet Town]].
-===Generation II===
+====Generation II====
-The player cannot trade Pokémon before transporting the {{key|II|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.
+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 (non-{{pkmn|Egg}}) 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.
-===Generation III===
+====={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}=====
-===={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}====
+The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Birch]] at [[Littleroot Town]]. To trade with another game, the player must have at least two Pokémon in the party. Trading with FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald will automatically activate the National Pokédex.
-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 or LeafGreen will automatically activate the National Pokédex.
-===={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}====
+====={{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.
+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 with another game.
 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 {{key|III|Ruby}} and {{key|III|Sapphire}} key items to complete [[Celio]]'s {{DL|Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine}} allows trades with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald versions.
+* 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, as well as with [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
-====[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]====
+=====[[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]]=====
-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.
+The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Birch]] at [[Littleroot Town]]. To trade with another game, 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.
+* At the beginning of the game, trades are only possible with other copies of Emerald, as well as [[Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum]], Ruby and Sapphire. In addition to that, trades that involve Eggs or Pokémon that aren't in the Hoenn Pokédex are blocked unless Colosseum is trading non-Hoenn Dex Pokémon to Emerald.
-* Obtaining the National Pokédex unblocks trades for Pokémon outside of the Regional Pokédex, as well as Eggs, and allows trading with FireRed and LeafGreen.
+* Obtaining the National Pokédex unblocks trades for Pokémon outside of the Regional Pokédex, as well as Eggs, and allows trading with FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as with [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
-====[[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===
+====Generation IV====
 [[File:Platinum trade ball.png|frame|A trade in Generation IV]]
-===={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
+====={{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.
+The player cannot trade Pokémon before getting a [[Pokédex]] from [[Professor Rowan]] at [[Sandgem Town]]. Also, to trade with another game, the player has to have at least two Pokémon in the party. 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}}====
+====={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}=====
-Similar to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, trading cannot occur until the player has obtained his or her 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.
+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 in order to trade with another game; but no additional prerequisite is needed to trade with the Sinnoh games: this can be done at the very beginning of the game.
-===Generation V===
+====Generation V====
-===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
+====={{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.
+====={{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 [[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]].
+====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 with another game.
-===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
+====={{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}=====
-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 Dex]], allowing Pokémon from Generation IV to be transferred to Black 2 and White 2.
+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 VI===
+====Generation VII====
-===={{pkmn|X and Y}}====
+====={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}=====
-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.
+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 to trade with another game.
-==Trading process==
+====={{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}=====
-===Generations I-IV===
+The game's multiplayer features, including trades, are unlocked by delivering [[Professor Oak]] his [[Parcel]] and receiving [[Razz Berry|Razz Berries]] from him. Trading with another game requires having at least two Pokémon in the party and/or the Pokémon Box, [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|Partner Pokémon]] and [[walking Pokémon]] do not count and cannot be traded.
-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 Pokemon Center.
+====Generation VIII====
+====={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}=====
+The game's multiplayer features, including [[Y-Comm]], are unlocked once the player obtains a [[Dynamax Band]] from [[Professor Magnolia]] on [[Galar Route 2|Route 2]].
-Generation IV's [[Global Trade Station]] utilizes a separate trading process, in which a player deposits one Pokémon at a time (requesting another Pokémon in exchange) and other players may search and trade for it at their leisure. Once traded, the original player will receive the Pokémon upon logging in to the GTS. If the Pokémon is not traded, the original player can cancel the offer by withdrawing their Pokémon from the GTS.
+====={{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}=====
+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 and/or the PC in order to trade with another game.
-===Generation V===
+====={{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}=====
-The trading process received an overhaul in Generation V: now called a '''negotiation trade''', it allows players to offer and trade Pokémon from either their current party or directly from their PC's storage system.
+The game's online features, including trades, are unlocked after completing Mission 5: "A Request from Mai".
-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 Pokemon in a row if desired.
+===Pokémon that evolve when traded===
+{{main|Trade Evolution}}
+Several Pokémon evolve when traded. Most of the Pokémon that evolve when traded can only do so while holding a specific [[Evolution item]].
-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]].
+==In the side series games==
+===Pokémon Stadium series===
+[[File:Stadium Trade.png|thumb|left|220px|In Pokémon Stadium]]
+[[File:Stadium 2 Trade.png|thumb|220px|In Pokémon Stadium 2]]
+The games in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]] can connect to the [[core series]] games via the [[Transfer Pak]]. In the {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium|Japanese Pokémon Stadium}}, the trade feature is found at the [[main menu]]. In [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, there is a trade machine in the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}.
-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.
+The Japanese Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium are compatible with the [[Generation I]] core series games. [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] is compatible with both Generation I and {{gen|II}} core series games.
+{{-}}
-===Generation VI===
+===Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness===
-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.
+[[File:Pokémon Colo XD Trade.png|thumb|220px|A trade is happening with an eligible game.]]
+In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{pkmn|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. The Orre region games are unable to receive Pokémon Eggs, and they also cannot receive Pokémon holding [[Mail]] or an [[Enigma Berry]].
-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.
+It is not possible to directly trade between Colosseum and XD.
-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.
+===My Pokémon Ranch===
+In [[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.
-==Pokémon that evolve when traded==
+==In the spin-off games==
-Most of the Pokémon that evolve when traded can only do so while holding a [[evolution-inducing held item|specific item]].
+===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]].
-===From [[Generation I]]===
+===Pokémon GO===
-* {{p|Kadabra}} → {{p|Alakazam}}
+{{main|Trade (GO)}}
-* {{p|Machoke}} → {{p|Machamp}}
+In {{g|GO}}, players are able to trade with registered {{OBP|Friends|GO}}. Trading Pokémon yields {{OBP|Candy|GO}} for the traded Pokémon, but also require a certain amount of {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} for each trade.
-* {{p|Graveler}} → {{p|Golem}}
-* {{p|Haunter}} → {{p|Gengar}}
-===From [[Generation II]]===
+==In the anime==
-* {{p|Poliwhirl}} → {{p|Politoed}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} is held)
+[[File:Trade machine JN.png|thumb|250px|A [[trade machine]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
-* {{p|Slowpoke}} → {{p|Slowking}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} is held)
+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 seven of them thus far have been significant. Many of them take place in episodes featuring the [[Magikarp salesman]]. 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.
-* {{p|Onix}} → {{p|Steelix}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}} is held)
-* {{p|Seadra}} → {{p|Kingdra}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dragon Scale}} is held)
-* {{p|Scyther}} → {{p|Scizor}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}} is held)
-* {{p|Porygon}} → {{p|Porygon2}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}} is held)
-===From [[Generation III]]===
+The trade machine used in the anime has seemingly been adapted into the game canon, with [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in both [[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.
-* {{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Huntail}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Deep Sea Tooth}} is held)
-* {{p|Clamperl}} → {{p|Gorebyss}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Deep Sea Scale}} is held)
-===From [[Generation IV]]===
+===List of trades in the anime===
-* {{p|Rhydon}} → {{p|Rhyperior}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Protector}} is held)
+{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{blue color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color}}"
-* {{p|Electabuzz}} → {{p|Electivire}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Electirizer}} is held)
+|-
-* {{p|Magmar}} → {{p|Magmortar}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Magmarizer}} is held)
+! colspan="2" style="background:#{{green color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | First Trainer's Pokémon
-* {{p|Porygon2}} → {{p|Porygon-Z}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}} is held)
+! colspan="2" style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Second Trainer's Pokémon
-* {{p|Dusclops}} → {{p|Dusknoir}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Reaper Cloth}} is held)
+! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Episode traded
+! style="background:#{{green color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
-===From [[Generation V]]===
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-* {{p|Boldore}} → {{p|Gigalith}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0012|Ash's Butterfree}}
-* {{p|Gurdurr}} → {{p|Conkeldurr}}
+| {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Butterfree}}
-* {{p|Karrablast}} → {{p|Escavalier}} (if traded for {{p|Shelmet}})
+| {{MS/HOME|0020|Ash's Raticate}}
-* {{p|Shelmet}} → {{p|Accelgor}} (if traded for {{p|Karrablast}})
+| A {{tc|Gentleman}}'s {{AP|Raticate}}
-* {{p|Feebas}} → {{p|Milotic}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Prism Scale}} is held)
+| ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
+| Traded back the same episode.
-===From [[Generation VI]]===
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-* {{p|Spritzee}} → {{p|Aromatisse}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Sachet}} is held)
+| {{MS/HOME|0108|Jessie's Lickitung}}
-* {{p|Swirlix}} → {{p|Slurpuff}} (if {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Whipped Dream}} is held)
+| [[Jessie]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}
-* {{p|Phantump}} → {{p|Trevenant}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0202|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
-* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} → {{p|Gourgeist}}
+| {{OBP|Benny|EP146}}'s {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}
+| ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''
-==In the anime==
+|
-[[File:Trade machine.png|thumb|250px|A trade machine in the anime]]
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-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 four of them thus far have been truly significant. 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.
+| {{MS/HOME|0071|James's Victreebel}}
-* 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.
+| [[James]]'s {{TP|James|Victreebel}}
-* In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', [[Jessie]] unintentionally traded her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} for {{jo|Benny}}'s {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.
+| {{MS/HOME|0070|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Victreebel}}
-* In ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', James is forced by Jessie to trade his {{TP|James|Victreebel}} for the [[Magikarp salesman]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}}.
+| The [[Magikarp salesman]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}}
-* In ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', {{Ash}} traded his {{AP|Aipom}} for {{an|Dawn}}'s {{AP|Buizel}}.
+| ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]''
-* In ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', {{an|Bianca}} and [[Professor Juniper]] trade their [[Bianca (anime)#Traded away|Shelmet]] and [[Professor Juniper#Traded away|Karrablast]] so that they could evolve.
+| Both released the same episode.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-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.
+| {{MS/HOME|0446}}
+| A trainer’s {{p|Munchlax}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0077}}
+| A trainer’s {{p|Ponyta}}
+| rowspan=2 | ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0190|Dawn's Ambipom}}
+| {{ash}}'s {{AP|Aipom}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0418|Ash's Buizel}}
+| {{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Buizel}}
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0616|Professor Juniper#Accelgor}}
+| {{an|Bianca}}'s {{p|Shelmet}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0588|Bianca (anime)#Escavalier}}
+| [[Professor Juniper]]'s {{p|Karrablast}}
+| ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]''
+| Evolved into {{p|Accelgor}} and {{p|Escavalier}} respectively.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0710Su|Jessie's Gourgeist}}
+| [[Jessie]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0303|Count Pumpka#Mawile}}
+| [[Count Pumpka]]'s {{p|Mawile}}
+| ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''
+| Pumpkaboo evolves into {{p|Gourgeist}}.<br>The trade is reversed the same episode.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0083|Gentleman (Trainer class)#Dux}}
+| A {{tc|Gentleman}}'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0021|Gentleman (Trainer class)#Speary}}
+| A girl's {{p|Spearow}}
+| rowspan=2 | ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0127|Kricketina Kylie#Pinsir}}
+| [[Goh]]'s [[Goh#Pinsir|second Pinsir]]
+| {{MS/HOME|0214|Goh's Heracross}}
+| [[Kricketina Kylie]]'s {{TP|Goh|Heracross}}
+|
+|}
 ==In the manga==
-===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
+{{incomplete|section|Trades in other mangas}}
-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 Pokédexes opposite each other.
+[[File:Silver Seadra.png|thumb|200px|A trade made using Pokédexes in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
+===Pokémon Adventures===
+Like the anime, [[Pokémon Adventures]] 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}}.
+====List of trades in Pokémon Adventures====
-* In ''[[PS025|You know... Articuno!]]'', Red traded his {{p|Krabby}} for [[Misty]]'s [[Gyara]]dos.
+{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{blue color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color}}"
-* 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 it to evolve into {{p|Rhyperior}} and fill up the empty slot in Silver's team after his {{p|Ursaring}} had disappeared with {{adv|Giovanni|his father}}.
+! colspan="2" style="background:#{{green color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | First Trainer's Pokémon
+! colspan="2" style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Second Trainer's Pokémon
+! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Chapter traded
+! style="background:#{{green color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| rowspan=2 | {{MS/HOME|0062|Poli}}
+| rowspan=6 | {{adv|Red}}'s [[Poli]], [[Saur]], and [[Pika]]
+| {{MS/HOME|0005|Blue's Charmeleon}}
+| rowspan=6 | {{adv|Blue}}'s {{TP|Blue|Charmeleon}}, {{TP|Blue|Scyther}}, {{TP|Blue|Golduck}}<br>{{TP|Blue|Machoke}}, {{DL|Blue (Adventures)|Pidgeot}}, and {{TP|Blue|Porygon}}
+| rowspan=6 | ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]''
+| rowspan=6 | Accident. Returned in the same chapter.<br>{{p|Machoke}} evolves into {{p|Machamp}} from the trade.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0123|Blue's Scyther}}
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| rowspan=2 | {{MS/HOME|0002|Saur}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0055|Blue's Golduck}}
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0067|Blue's Machamp}}
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| rowspan=2 |{{MS/HOME|0025|Pika}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0018|Blue (Adventures)#Pidgeot}}
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0137|Blue's Porygon}}
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0098|Red (Adventures)#Krabby}}
+| {{adv|Red}}'s {{DL|Red (Adventures)|Krabby}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0130|Gyara}}
+| [[Misty]]'s [[Gyara|Gyarados]]
+| ''[[PS025|You Know... Articuno!]]''
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0061|Polibo}}
+| {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Polibo]]<small><br>([[Held item|Holding]] [[King's Rock]])</small>
+| {{MS/HOME|0117|Silver (Adventures)#Kingdra}}
+| {{adv|Silver}}'s {{DL|Silver (Adventures)|Kingdra|Seadra}}<small><br>([[Held item|Holding]] [[Dragon Scale]])</small>
+| ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]''
+| Traded via [[Pokédex]].<br>Evolved into {{p|Politoed}} and {{p|Kingdra}}, respectively.<br>Returned in [[PS110|the following chapter]].
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0130|Gyara}}
+| {{adv|Red}}'s [[Gyara]]
+| {{MS/HOME|0006|Blue's Charizard}}
+| {{adv|Blue}}'s {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}
+| ''[[PS116|Rock, Paper...Scizor]]''
+| Returned in ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]''.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0003|Saur}}
+| {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur]]
+| {{MS/HOME|0006|Blue's Charizard}}
+| {{adv|Blue}}'s {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}
+| ''[[PS288|Give It Your Best, Blastoise]]''
+| Returned in ''[[PS302|Phew for Mew]]''.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0112|Blue's Rhyperior}}
+| {{adv|Blue}}'s {{TP|Blue|Rhydon}}<small><br>([[Held item|Holding]] [[Protector]])</small>
+| [[File:XYLoadingMS.png|link=Silver (Adventures)]]
+| {{adv|Silver}} (traded Pokémon unknown)
+| Prior to ''[[PS449|Raising the Stakes with Rhyperior]]''
+| Traded via [[Pokédex]].<br>{{p|Rhydon}} evolved into {{p|Rhyperior}}.<br>Rhyperior returned prior to ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]''.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0616|Whitley (Adventures)#Accelgor}}
+| {{adv|Blake}}'s {{p|Shelmet}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0588|Blake (anime)#Escavalier}}
+| {{adv|Whitley}}'s {{p|Karrablast}}
+| ''[[PS543|Abyssal Ruins]]''
+| Traded via [[Pokédex]].<br>Evolved into {{p|Accelgor}} and {{p|Escavalier}} respectively.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0818|Sniffler}}
+| [[Marvin]]'s [[Sniffler]]
+| [[File:XYLoadingMS.png|link=Hop]]
+| [[Hop]] (traded Pokémon unknown)
+| [[PASS41]]
+| Returned in [[PASS43]].
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0952|Violet (Adventures)#Scovillain}}
+| {{adv|Violet}}'s {{p|Scovillain}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0943|Arven#Mabosstiff}}
+| [[Arven]]'s {{p|Mabosstiff}}
+| rowspan=2 | [[Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)|Scarlet & Violet arc]]
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| {{MS/HOME|0943|Violet (Adventures)#Mabosstiff}}
+| {{adv|Violet}}'s {{p|Mabosstiff}}
+| {{MS/HOME|0928|Arven#Smoliv}}
+| [[Arven]]'s {{p|Smoliv}}
+|
+|}
 ==In the TCG==
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 {{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|Please Trade|Please Trade|promo}}|type=Trainer|enset=|enrarity=|ennum=|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jprarity=}}
+{{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|Deck Exchange|S3}}|type=Trainer|enset=|enrarity=|ennum=|jpset=Expansion Sheet 3|jprarity=}}
-{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vending|Bill's PC|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=Expansion Sheet 3|jprarity=}}
 {{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}
 ==Trivia==
-* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]] will trade an {{p|Electrode}} for a {{p|Raichu}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he mentions that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This mistake is due to a mistranslation of the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]]'s script, in which the player can trade a Kadabra for a {{p|Graveler}}, both of which would evolve. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
+* [[Satoshi Tajiri]] created Pokémon around the core concept of trading.<ref>[http://pokepoke31.blog.fc2.com/?mode=m&no=14 【ポケモンゲーム史１】「交換する」という発想　|　参考・『ポケモン・ストーリー』] (Japanese)</ref>
-* Through [[Johto guard glitch|exploitation]] of [[Five question marks|?????]] glitches in Generation II, it is possible to trade {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} back to [[Generation I]]. However, they will become [[glitch Pokémon]] such as [[Missingno.]].
-* Trade-induced [[evolution]] cannot be canceled unless the Pokémon holds an {{evostone|Everstone}}.
+==In other languages==
-** However, in Generations {{Gen|IV}} and {{Gen|V}}, a traded {{p|Kadabra}} will always evolve into {{p|Alakazam}}, even if holding an Everstone.
+{|
-* {{p|Porygon}} is the only Pokémon to evolve twice via trading. Both evolutions require a held item, namely the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}} and {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.
+|- style="vertical-align:top"
-** 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.
+''Trade''
-* Pokémon traded between languages in [[Generation III]], if not nicknamed, will preserve their foreign species name as if it were a nickname, even after evolution. Thus, if a Japanese {{p|Charmander}} named {{tt|ヒトカゲ|Hitokage}} is traded to an English game for a {{p|Pichu}} named "PICHU", it will evolve and keep the name {{tt|ヒトカゲ|Hitokage}}, even as a {{p|Charmeleon}} (whose Japanese species name is {{tt|リザード|Lizardo}}). Likewise, a Pichu evolved in the Japanese game would keep the name "PICHU" even as a {{p|Pikachu}}.
+{{langtable|color={{green color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
-** In the Generation IV games, this was solved with a bit that determined whether or not a Pokémon had been nicknamed. However, this bit's existence undoes a previous feature in which a Pokémon that evolved twice (such as {{p|Oddish}}), if nicknamed the name of its evolved form in all caps (in this case, "{{p|Gloom|GLOOM}}"), then evolved through that stage to its final form, it will lose its nickname (taking the name "{{p|Bellossom|BELLOSSOM}}" or "{{p|Vileplume|VILEPLUME}}").
+|zh_yue=交換 ''{{tt|Gāauwuhn|Exchange}}''
-* In Generations V and {{Gen|VI}}, if a Pokémon from another country is not nicknamed and evolves, its name will be translated into the game's language.
+|zh_cmn=交換 / 交换 ''{{tt|Jiāohuàn|Exchange}}''
-* Until {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, all trading animations in the [[core series]] games used the standard {{Ball|Poké}}, regardless of the types of Balls the traded Pokémon were actually caught in. This is corrected in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, in which trade animations show the correct Poké Ball the Pokémon was caught in.
+|fi=Vaihto
-* In the anime, trades often take place in episodes featuring the [[Magikarp salesman]].
+|fr=Échange
+|de=Tausch
+|hi=सौदा {{tt|''Sauda''|Deal}}
+|it=Scambio
+|ko=교환 ''Gyohwan''
+|no=Bytte
+|pl=Wymiana
+|pt_br=Troca{{tt|*|Pokémon GO, anime, manga (PS090, end of Adventures volume 11-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook}}<br>Transmissão{{tt|*|manga (PS109-PS110)}}
+|es=Intercambio
+|sv=Byte
+|vi=Trao đổi
+}}
+|
+''Link Trade''
+{{langtable|color={{green color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
+|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={{green color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
+|fr=Échange par négociations
+|de=Verhandlungstausch
+|it=Trattativa
+|ko=네고시에이션 교환 ''Negotiation Gyohwan''
+|es=Intercambio por negociación}}
+|}
 ==See also==
-* [[List of in-game trades]]
+* [[Transfer]]
-* [[Global Terminal|Global Trade System (GTS)]]
+* [[Trade machine]]
+* [[In-game trade]]
+* [[Global Trade System]]
+* {{cat|Episodes in which a main character trades away a Pokémon}}
 ==References==
-<references/>
+{{reflist}}
 {{training}}<br>
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 [[de:Tausch]]
+[[es:Intercambio de Pokémon]]
 [[fr:Échange de Pokémon]]
 [[it:Scambio]]
 [[ja:通信交換]]
-[[zh:通讯交换]]
+[[zh:連線交換]]

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In the core series games

Results of trading

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Trading process

Generations I-IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Limitations on trading

Trading between game generations

Inter-language trading

Generation I and II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V onwards

Hardware requirements

Pokémon that cannot be traded

Mid-generation additions

Other cases

Requirements for trading

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Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Generation VIII

Pokémon that evolve when traded

In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium series

Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

My Pokémon Ranch

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Pokémon GO

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List of trades in the anime

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