Does Trading Pokémon Make Them Lucky?

Trading Pokémon can indeed make them Lucky, but it’s not a guaranteed outcome, as there’s a small chance that the Pokémon you receive will be Lucky. The likelihood of getting a Lucky Pokémon through trading increases based on how long the Pokémon has been in the Trainer’s collection, with a base rate of 5% that can increase up to 20% for older Pokémon.

What You Need to Know About Lucky Pokémon

Understanding Lucky Trades

To provide more insight into Lucky Pokémon, let’s address some frequently asked questions that Trainers often have about this phenomenon.

1. Can you get Lucky Pokémon from trading? Yes, one of the benefits of trading Pokémon with friends is that you have a chance at receiving a Lucky Pokémon, which are more likely to be strong opponents in battle, require less Stardust to power up, and appear with a shimmery effect in the Pokédex and on the Pokémon’s Summary page.
2. What percentage of Pokémon Go trades are lucky? The base rate for a lucky trade is 5%, with approximately a 5% increase in the lucky rate for every year old the Pokémon is, capping at 20%.
3. Are lucky trades always 3 star? No, the IV Floor for Luckies is 12/12/12, which would be on the very end of **2, and anything *82%* or higher (13/12/12+) will be **3.
4. What happens if you trade a perfect Pokémon? In Pokémon Go, traded IVs will absolutely not stay the same, regardless of level, so it’s advised to never trade perfect IV Pokémon as Pokémon Go will recalculate all IV stats of every Pokémon traded.
5. What are the cons of traded Pokémon? Note that the CP, HP, and other stats will change when you trade, and trading certain Pokémon may affect how much Candy is required to evolve that specific Pokémon.
6. How do you get a guaranteed lucky trade? When you’re Lucky Friends with another Trainer, the next trade you make with them is guaranteed to give you a Lucky Pokémon, achieved by reaching the Best Friends level and then having a chance to become Lucky Friends upon reaching that level.
7. What is the best Pokémon to Lucky trade? While any Pokémon can be lucky, sought-after ones include Mewtwo, Metagross, Rayquaza, Togekiss, Giratina, Garchomp, Kyogre, and Lucario.
8. Do Lucky Pokémon stay lucky when traded? When you are Lucky Friends with someone, the next time you trade with each other, both Pokémon will become Lucky Pokémon, after which your Lucky Friend status will be cleared.
9. Are Lucky Pokémon stronger? Yes, Lucky Pokémon are more likely to be strong opponents in battle, require less Stardust to power up, and appear with a shimmery effect in the Pokédex and on the Pokémon’s Summary page.
10. Are Lucky trades completely random? Although Pokémon turn into Lucky Pokémon at random when traded, the longer you have a Pokémon, the greater the chances that they will become Lucky Pokémon.
11. How many Lucky Pokémon can you get in a day? There’s no strict limit, but the chance of getting multiple Lucky Pokémon in a day is very low, though it can happen.
12. How rare is a lucky trade? The chance of a lucky trade is about 5%, increasing with the age of the Pokémon.
13. Can a 2 star Pokémon become a 3 star? The star rating of a Pokémon is determined by its IVs, and while trading can result in different IVs, there isn’t a direct way to change a Pokémon’s star rating after it’s caught.
14. Can purified Pokémon be lucky? Yes, Lucky Shadow Pokémon will have an IV floor of 12/12/12, and once purified, that IV floor becomes 14/14/14, likely resulting in a 100% or near 100% IV Pokémon.
15. Should I keep a Lucky Pokémon? Keeping a Lucky Pokémon can be beneficial due to their strengths in battle and reduced Stardust cost for powering up, making them valuable additions to any Trainer’s collection.

Conclusion

In conclusion, trading Pokémon can indeed result in Lucky Pokémon, with the likelihood increasing based on the Pokémon’s age and with a guaranteed chance when Lucky Friends. Understanding the mechanics behind Lucky Pokémon and how to increase your chances of getting them can enhance your Pokémon Go experience, allowing you to build a stronger team with less Stardust investment. By leveraging the Lucky Trade system and becoming Lucky Friends with other Trainers, you can acquire powerful, Lucky Pokémon that shine in battle and stand out in your collection.