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When [[trading]] Pokémon, there is a chance that Pokémon can become a Lucky Pokémon. The Stardust cost for powering it up will be reduced by 50%<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/90wcq9 Stardust discount for Lucky Pokemon is actually 50%] ''/r/TheSilphRoad''. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.</ref>, which means they can reach a higher [[CP]] much faster than other Pokémon.<ref name="lucky">[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/luckypokemon Lucky Pokémon Are Ready for a New Adventure!]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.</ref>
 
When [[trading]] Pokémon, there is a chance that Pokémon can become a Lucky Pokémon. The Stardust cost for powering it up will be reduced by 50%<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/90wcq9 Stardust discount for Lucky Pokemon is actually 50%] ''/r/TheSilphRoad''. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.</ref>, which means they can reach a higher [[CP]] much faster than other Pokémon.<ref name="lucky">[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/luckypokemon Lucky Pokémon Are Ready for a New Adventure!]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.</ref>
   
When traded, Pokémon always either remain normal, or become lucky.
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When traded, both Pokémon always either remain normal, or become lucky.
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==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
[[File:Lucky Pokémon sprite bg.png|Background of Lucky Pokémon sprite seen on the Pokémon collection page|right]]
 
[[File:Lucky Pokémon sprite bg.png|Background of Lucky Pokémon sprite seen on the Pokémon collection page|right]]
Lucky Pokémon have a green label below their name, indicating that they are lucky. Their background also features shimmering effects on their Pokémon Profile and in the [[Pokédex]]. The number of each Lucky Pokémon a Trainer has encountered of one specific Pokémon will be tracked in the Pokédex.<ref name="lucky"/>
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Lucky Pokémon have a green label below their name, indicating that they are lucky. Their background also features shimmering effects on their Pokémon Profile and in the [[Pokédex]]. The number of each Lucky Pokémon a Trainer has obtained of one specific Pokémon is tracked in the Pokédex.<ref name="lucky"/>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
 
* Although Pokémon turn into Lucky Pokémon at random when traded, the longer a Pokémon has been held onto, the greater the chances that they will become Lucky Pokémon.<ref name="support"/>
 
* Although Pokémon turn into Lucky Pokémon at random when traded, the longer a Pokémon has been held onto, the greater the chances that they will become Lucky Pokémon.<ref name="support"/>
 
* Before September {{Nth|5}}, 2018, Lucky Pokémon had a minimum [[IV]] floor of 10/10/10.
 
* Before September {{Nth|5}}, 2018, Lucky Pokémon had a minimum [[IV]] floor of 10/10/10.
 
*The sparkly effect of a Lucky Pokémon on the Pokédex actually extends slightly into the entries immediately before and after it.
 
*The sparkly effect of a Lucky Pokémon on the Pokédex actually extends slightly into the entries immediately before and after it.
* The background of [[Shadow Pokémon]] completely override that of Lucky Pokémon if they are on the same Pokémon.
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* The background of [[Shadow Pokémon]] completely override that of Lucky Pokémon on the same Pokémon.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/chcz2y/lucky_shadow_has_no_shiny_background_check_the Lucky Shadow has no shiny background, check the text before transfer!]. ''/r/TheSilphRoad''. Retrieved on 2019-07-27.</ref>
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

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Lucky Mewtwo with label and altered background

Lucky Pokémon are special Pokémon that are more likely to be stronger opponents in battle and require less Stardust to power up. Their minimum IV floor is 12/12/12. [1]

Background

When trading Pokémon, there is a chance that Pokémon can become a Lucky Pokémon. The Stardust cost for powering it up will be reduced by 50%[2], which means they can reach a higher CP much faster than other Pokémon.[3]

When traded, both Pokémon always either remain normal, or become lucky.

Appearance

Background of Lucky Pokémon sprite seen on the Pokémon collection page

Lucky Pokémon have a green label below their name, indicating that they are lucky. Their background also features shimmering effects on their Pokémon Profile and in the Pokédex. The number of each Lucky Pokémon a Trainer has obtained of one specific Pokémon is tracked in the Pokédex.[3]

Gallery

Trivia

  • Although Pokémon turn into Lucky Pokémon at random when traded, the longer a Pokémon has been held onto, the greater the chances that they will become Lucky Pokémon.[1]
  • Before September 5th, 2018, Lucky Pokémon had a minimum IV floor of 10/10/10.
  • The sparkly effect of a Lucky Pokémon on the Pokédex actually extends slightly into the entries immediately before and after it.
  • The background of Shadow Pokémon completely override that of Lucky Pokémon on the same Pokémon.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Lucky Pokémon. Niantic Support. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.
  2. Stardust discount for Lucky Pokemon is actually 50% /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Lucky Pokémon Are Ready for a New Adventure!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.
  4. Lucky Shadow has no shiny background, check the text before transfer!. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2019-07-27.