Why do stats go down when trading Pokémon?
When trading Pokémon, stats may go down due to the scrambling of stats that occurs during the trading process, which can result in the Pokémon’s stats being tweaked to be more or less than their original values, depending on the level of friendship between the traders. The stats of a Pokémon can also be affected by the trading process, as the game recalculates the IVs (Individual Values) of the Pokémon, which can lead to a change in its stats, including a potential decrease.
Understanding Pokémon Trading
How Pokémon Stats are Affected by Trading
The stats of a Pokémon are determined by its IVs, which are randomly generated when the Pokémon is caught or hatched, and its EVs (Effort Values), which are gained through battle experience and training. When a Pokémon is traded, its stats may change due to the recalculation of its IVs, which can result in a decrease or increase in its stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens to a traded Pokémon’s level?
A traded Pokémon’s level will be adjusted to the maximum power-up level the recipient can perform, and if the recipient cannot normally power up to the Pokémon’s level, the Pokémon’s level will go down.
2. Can traded Pokémon still level up faster?
Yes, traded Pokémon gain boosted experience and level up more quickly than Pokémon that are native to the player’s game.
3. What happens if you trade a 100% IV Pokémon?
When trading a 100% IV Pokémon, the IVs will be recalculated, and the stats may change, so it’s not recommended to trade perfect IV Pokémon.
4. What level do traded Pokémon stop obeying?
Traded Pokémon will stop obeying the player if their level is too high and the player does not have the appropriate Badge, Stamp, or number of Badges.
5. Which Pokémon cannot be traded?
Mythical Pokémon, Shadow Pokémon, eggs, current Buddies, Pokémon defending Gyms, fainted or not full health Pokémon, and Pokémon obtained through hacking, botting, or spoofing cannot be traded.
6. How many times can a Pokémon be traded?
A 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.
7. Is it worth trading Legendary Pokémon?
Yes, trading Legendary Pokémon can be a great way to fill in Pokedex slots, but it can come with a hefty Stardust cost.
8. How do you prevent stats from being lowered in Pokémon?
The Clear Amulet is an item that protects the holder from having its stats lowered by any moves directed at it, as well as the effects of other Pokémon’s Abilities.
9. Can a 2-star Pokémon become a 3-star?
No, there isn’t a way to increase or change a Pokémon’s IVs once it’s been caught, so a 2-star Pokémon cannot become a 3-star Pokémon.
10. Do Pokémon stats change when traded?
Yes, Pokémon stats will change when traded, and the new CP and HP will appear as a range before the trade is confirmed.
11. What is the best Legendary Pokémon to Lucky trade?
The Generation 2 cover Legendary Lugia is a safe bet for any Pokémon GO player worried about which Pokémon to make Lucky.
12. How good friends do you have to be to trade Legendary Pokémon?
To trade Legendary Pokémon, players need to be at least Great Friends, with the trade cost decreasing as the friendship level increases.
13. 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.
14. Why do Pokémon evolve when traded?
Pokémon may evolve when traded because being traded into the hands of another trainer allows them to learn more and trigger their evolution.
15. Can you trade shiny Pokémon?
Yes, shiny Pokémon can be traded, but if one of the players doesn’t have the shiny form, the trade cost will be higher, and normal and shiny forms are considered different Pokédex entries.