Trading

Trading is an upcoming gameplay feature in Pokémon GO. It will enable trainers to trade Pokémon locally with each other.

Trading
Trading Pokémon can be done between two players that are in close distance from each other in real life. There are two sorts of trades: normal and special.

Banned trades
The following Pokémon will not be allowed to trade.


 * Mythical
 * Slashed (Pokémon acquired by spoofing or botting)
 * Buddy
 * Gym–deployed
 * Feinted or unhealed
 * Unhatched eggs

Trading tips

 * You can only trade with friends who are nearby.
 * Special Trades can only occur once a day.
 * You can't trade a Pokémon that has been traded previously.
 * The stats of the traded Pokémon will randomly change after trading.
 * You can find the trading rules using the Help button located above.
 * If your friend’s Trainer level is lower than yours, the traded Pokémon’s potential CP and HP will be adjusted.
 * Pokémon not yet registered in your Pokédex require a Special Trade.
 * Your Friendship level must reach Good Friend in order to complete a Special Trade.
 * You'll receive bonus Candy if the locations where the traded Pokémon were caught are far apart (up to around 100 km).
 * The amount of Stardust required for trading drastically reduces as your Friendship level increases.
 * Shiny Pokémon, Legendary Pokémon, and Pokémon not currently in your Pokédex require a Special Trade.
 * Completing a Special Trade requires a large amount of Stardust.
 * Your Friendship level with a friend increases when you trade Pokémon to each other frequently.
 * Mythical Pokémon can't be traded.

2016
Trading has existed in the game's data as early as August 2016, where it was interpreted as an "online marketplace".

2017
In March 2017, Niantic gave more information about the upcoming mechanic. They stated that "the person needs to be in your proximity" in order for trading to occur.

2018
On June, 2018, one of the most anticipated game features by players was finally announced to be released soon.

Promotional pictures


Preview of Friends and Gifting
