Do Traded Pokémon Evolve?
Yes, traded Pokémon can evolve, and in some cases, the trade evolution is necessary to acquire certain Pokémon, such as Alakazam, which can only be obtained after trading a Kadabra. The evolution process of traded Pokémon is the same as if you had obtained them through other means, and they can still evolve using evolution stones, leveling up, or other methods, but some Pokémon require a trade to evolve into their next form.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What happens when a Pokémon is traded?
When a Pokémon is traded, its CP, HP, and other stats may change, and the Pokémon’s new CP and HP will appear as a range.
Can you stop a traded Pokémon from evolving?
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.
Which Pokémon cannot be traded?
Mythical Pokémon, such as Mew, Celebi, Darkrai, Deoxys, Diancie, and Genesect, as well as Shadow Pokémon, eggs, current buddies, Pokémon defending a gym, fainted Pokémon, and Pokémon obtained through hacking, botting, or spoofing cannot be traded.
Evolution and Trading
Why do certain Pokémon evolve when traded?
Pokémon evolve when traded because, according to the Pokémon universe, there is only so much one trainer can teach a Pokémon, and by being traded away into the hands of another trainer, they learn more, triggering their evolution.
Can you trade a Pokémon back if you trade to evolve?
No, you cannot trade a Pokémon back if you trade to evolve, and the same applies if you have a shiny and the other person doesn’t have a shiny to trade back.
Will transferred Pokémon evolve?
Yes, transferred Pokémon can still evolve as normal, just like if you’d gotten them in a trade with another player, so an Ekans transferred to Let’s Go Pikachu can still evolve into Arbok.
Trading and Pokémon Stats
Why do Pokémon get weaker when traded?
Pokémon may get weaker when traded because their level will be adjusted to the maximum power-up level the recipient can perform.
Do traded Pokémon become lucky?
Each time you make a trade, there’s a small chance the Pokémon you receive will be Lucky, and Lucky Trades look exactly like a regular trade and cost the same amount of stardust.
Are traded Pokémon stronger?
No, traded Pokémon aren’t inherently stronger; they just level up quicker, and their stats may change when traded.
Miscellaneous
Can you trade a Mythical Pokémon?
No, Mythical Pokémon cannot be traded, and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot be traded again.
Why can’t I trade a shiny Pokémon?
You can’t trade a shiny Pokémon if the other person doesn’t have the shiny form, and it will cost both of you 80,000 stardust at Ultra Friends.
Should you purify Shadow Pokémon?
Yes, purifying a Shadow Pokémon will improve their appraisal and reduce the amount of Stardust and Candy required for them to Power Up, Evolve, or learn a new attack.
How many times can a Pokémon be traded?
Pokémon can only be traded once, and Pokémon GO does not allow people to trade back Pokémon or trade a traded Pokémon more than once.
Do all traded Pokémon obey you?
No, a Pokémon received via trade won’t obey your orders until you impress it with the Gym Badges you’ve earned by defeating Sinnoh’s Gym Leaders.
Why do Pokémon refuse to evolve?
Some Pokémon may refuse to evolve because they don’t want their bodies, minds, and personalities altered, or they’d rather be strong as they are.
What are the benefits of traded Pokémon?
One of the many benefits to trading Pokémon with friends is that you have a chance at receiving a Lucky Pokémon, which is more likely to be strong opponents in battle, requires less Stardust to power up, and appears with a shimmery effect in the Pokédex and on the Pokémon’s Summary page.