How Many Trades Does It Take To Get Lucky Friends in Pokémon GO?

The short answer? Zero. You don’t get Lucky Friends through trading itself. Instead, becoming Lucky Friends is entirely independent of the act of trading. It’s a chance-based occurrence that stems from interacting with your Best Friends through other means. The article will look at becoming Lucky Friends in Pokémon GO, diving into the mechanics, probabilities, and strategies surrounding this coveted status.

Understanding Lucky Friends: More Than Just Trades

The path to becoming Lucky Friends starts with achieving Best Friend status in Pokémon GO. This requires building your friendship level through daily interactions like sending gifts, battling together in raids, or engaging in Trainer Battles. Once you reach Best Friends, each subsequent interaction that would normally increase friendship has a chance to trigger the Lucky Friends status.

It is important to understand the Lucky Friends status is separate from trades. When you are Lucky Friends, the next trade you conduct with that person will guarantee that both Pokémon involved become Lucky Pokémon. However, trading does not trigger Lucky Friends status itself.

The Randomness Factor

The key takeaway here is the randomness. There’s no guaranteed number of interactions that will trigger the Lucky Friends status. Some players report becoming Lucky Friends after just a few interactions, while others might require weeks or even months of consistent daily activity. The estimated probability of becoming Lucky Friends with an interaction with a Best Friend is around 1%.

Factors Influencing Your Chances

While the core mechanic is random, there are ways to maximize your potential to become Lucky Friends:

• Consistent Interaction: Ensure you interact with your Best Friends every single day. This could involve sending and opening gifts, participating in raids together, or battling in PvP. The more interactions, the more chances for the Lucky Friends trigger.

• Prioritize Best Friends: Focus your daily interactions on your Best Friends. Since they are the only ones who can become Lucky Friends, prioritizing them maximizes your chances.

Lucky Pokémon and Their Benefits

When you finally become Lucky Friends and complete a trade, both Pokémon involved transform into Lucky Pokémon. Lucky Pokémon have several significant advantages:

• Reduced Stardust Cost: Powering up Lucky Pokémon requires significantly less Stardust than regular Pokémon. This is a massive benefit, especially for powering up powerful Pokémon for raids or PvP.

• Guaranteed High IVs: Lucky Pokémon have a minimum IV floor of 12/12/12. This means they are guaranteed to have at least 80% IVs, greatly increasing your chances of getting a strong, battle-ready Pokémon.

Strategic Trading as Lucky Friends

Choosing which Pokémon to trade when you are Lucky Friends is crucial. Consider these factors:

• Rares and Regionals: Trade for Pokémon that are rare or region-exclusive to help each other complete your Pokédex.

• Legendaries and Mythicals: These Pokémon benefit greatly from the reduced Stardust cost. Aim to trade Legendaries or Mythicals that you want to power up.

• High-Attack Pokémon: For Raid attackers, a Pokémon with a high Attack stat is the most important. Trading for high-attack Pokémon increases their power in raids.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lucky Friends

Here are some frequently asked questions about how to become Lucky Friends, to clarify and enhance your understanding:

1. What exactly are Lucky Friends?

Lucky Friends is a status you can achieve with your Best Friends in Pokémon GO. When you’re Lucky Friends with someone, your next trade with them will guarantee that both Pokémon traded become Lucky Pokémon.

2. How do I become Lucky Friends?

You must first reach Best Friend status with another player. After that, each interaction that would normally raise your friendship level (opening gifts, battling in raids, etc.) has a small chance of making you both Lucky Friends.

3. Is there a guaranteed way to become Lucky Friends?

No, there is no guaranteed method. It’s based on chance. Regular interaction is important.

4. What’s the approximate chance of becoming Lucky Friends?

The estimated chance is around 1% per interaction with your Best Friend.

5. Can I become Lucky Friends multiple times with the same person?

Yes, you can become Lucky Friends with the same person multiple times, but not on the same day. After you trade and use the guaranteed Lucky Pokémon, you can start interacting again to try and become Lucky Friends once more.

6. Can I have multiple Lucky Friends at the same time?

Yes, you can have multiple Lucky Friends simultaneously. There is no limit to the number of Lucky Friends you can have.

7. Do Lucky Friends expire?

No, the Lucky Friends status does not expire. You will remain Lucky Friends with someone until you complete a trade with them. After the trade, the status is reset.

8. Does trading increase my chance of becoming Lucky Friends?

No. Trading itself does not increase your chance of becoming Lucky Friends. Only the interaction (opening a gift, raiding, etc.) that would increase friendship has the chance to trigger Lucky Friends.

9. Do I get XP for becoming Lucky Friends?

No, you do not get XP specifically for becoming Lucky Friends. However, you do get XP for reaching Best Friend status and for performing daily interactions that increase your friendship level. The Games Learning Society studies this phenomenon. Check out GamesLearningSociety.org for more information.

10. What are the benefits of Lucky Pokémon?

Lucky Pokémon have two primary benefits: a significantly reduced Stardust cost for powering up and a guaranteed minimum IV of 12/12/12.

11. Are Lucky Pokémon always 3 stars?

Not always. A Lucky Pokémon with 12/12/12 IVs will be at the low end of the 2-star ranking. A Lucky Pokémon has to be at least 13/12/12 to be 3 Stars.

12. If a Pokémon is older, does it have a better chance of becoming Lucky when traded?

The age of a Pokémon increases the chance of becoming Lucky Pokémon if the trade is not with a Lucky Friend Trade. This does not affect the odds of becoming Lucky Friends, only the chances that your trade will result in a Lucky Pokémon if you are not already Lucky Friends.

13. Can I become Lucky Friends by battling in a gym?

No, battling in a gym does not increase friendship levels. Only raids and Trainer Battles contribute to increasing friendship levels.

14. Is there a daily limit to how many trades I can do?

Yes, there is a limit of 100 trades per day.

15. Can special trades be Lucky Trades?

Yes, special trades, such as trading Legendaries or Shinies, can also be Lucky Trades if you are Lucky Friends. However, you are still limited to only one special trade per day. A Lucky Trade does not count as a special trade, unless it involves a Legendary or Shiny Pokémon.

Conclusion

Becoming Lucky Friends in Pokémon GO boils down to chance and consistent interaction with your Best Friends. Focus on daily activities, understand the benefits of Lucky Pokémon, and strategically plan your trades to maximize your rewards. While there’s no guaranteed formula, following these guidelines will significantly increase your chances of enjoying the advantages that Lucky Friends can provide.