How to Lower Trade Costs in Pokemon Go
To lower trade costs in Pokemon Go, you can increase your friendship level with the player you’re trading with and ensure that the Pokemon you’re trading is already registered in your Pokedex, as these factors can significantly reduce the Stardust cost of a trade, which can range from 1,000,000 Stardust to as low as 100 Stardust. By understanding how Stardust costs are calculated and taking steps to minimize them, you can make the most of your Pokemon trading experience and build a stronger, more diverse team.
Understanding Trade Costs
The cost of trading Pokemon can be influenced by several factors, including the type of Pokemon being traded, the friendship level between players, and whether the Pokemon is already registered in the player’s Pokedex.
Factors Affecting Trade Costs
Friendship Level
Having a high friendship level can significantly reduce the Stardust cost of a trade.
Pokedex Registration
Ensuring that the Pokemon is already registered in your Pokedex can also lower the Stardust cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the cost of trading a shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Go? The cost of trading a shiny Pokemon can be up to 1,000,000 Stardust, but this cost can be reduced to 40,000 Stardust for Best Friends.
- How do I make my trades cost less Stardust? You can make your trades cost less Stardust by increasing your friendship level and ensuring that the Pokemon is already registered in your Pokedex.
- What counts as a special trade in Pokemon Go? Special trades include Pokemon not already in your Pokedex, Legendary Pokemon, Shiny Pokemon, Ultra Beasts, and Pokemon with unique or special features.
- Can you trade a Pokemon twice in Pokemon Go? No, Pokemon GO does not allow people to trade back Pokemon or trade a traded Pokemon more than once.
- Does trading a Ditto count as catching one? No, trading for Ditto does not count toward any quests that ask you to “catch” Ditto.
- Can a trade turn into a shiny? No, the Pokemon you are traded is preset and is not coded to have a chance of being Shiny.
- How much does it cost to trade a legendary Pokemon? The base cost of trading Legendary Pokemon is 1,000,000 Stardust, but this price can be reduced to 20,000 Stardust if the player receiving the Pokemon already has that Legendary Pokemon registered in their Pokedex.
- How do you do a lucky trade in Pokemon Go? To do a lucky trade, you need to be Lucky Friends with another trainer, which can happen when you reach the Best Friends level.
- What are the benefits of lucky trades? Lucky trades have several benefits, including a higher chance of getting strong Pokemon, lower Stardust costs to power up, and a unique appearance in the Pokedex and on the Pokemon’s summary page.
- Are event Pokemon worth keeping? Yes, event Pokemon are worth keeping, especially if you only have one, as Pokemon GO does not often bring back event-exclusive Pokemon.
- How many special trades can you do per day? You can only do one special trade per day in Pokemon GO.
- Can shiny Pokemon be lucky? Yes, lucky Pokemon can also be shiny, shadow, and purified.
- What are the odds of getting a lucky trade? There is about a 5% chance that a Pokemon can become a lucky Pokemon when traded, and this chance increases based on how long the Pokemon has been in the trainer’s collection.
- Are lucky trades less Stardust? Yes, lucky trades require less Stardust to power up.
- Do lucky Pokemon stay lucky after trading? Yes, lucky Pokemon remain lucky even after being traded, but the lucky friend status is cleared after the trade.