{"id":232853,"date":"2026-03-14T07:39:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=232853"},"modified":"2026-03-14T07:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:39:29","slug":"why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do some Pok\u00e9mon evolve when traded?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#Why_Do_Some_Pokemon_Evolve_When_Traded_The_Mystery_Unveiled\" title=\"Why Do Some Pok\u00e9mon Evolve When Traded? The Mystery Unveiled!\">Why Do Some Pok\u00e9mon Evolve When Traded? The Mystery Unveiled!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#Delving_Deeper_The_Science_and_Speculation\" title=\"Delving Deeper: The Science and Speculation\">Delving Deeper: The Science and Speculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#Evolution_Items_and_the_Trade_Connection\" title=\"Evolution Items and the Trade Connection\">Evolution Items and the Trade Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#A_Historical_Perspective\" title=\"A Historical Perspective\">A Historical Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#Alternatives_to_Trading\" title=\"Alternatives to Trading\">Alternatives to Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#FAQs_Your_Burning_Questions_Answered\" title=\"FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered\">FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_1_Can_you_stop_a_traded_Pokemon_from_evolving\" title=\"H3 1. Can you stop a traded Pok\u00e9mon from evolving?\">H3 1. Can you stop a traded Pok\u00e9mon from evolving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_2_Why_do_Pokemon_seem_weaker_when_traded\" title=\"H3 2. Why do Pok\u00e9mon seem weaker when traded?\">H3 2. Why do Pok\u00e9mon seem weaker when traded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_3_How_do_you_get_traded_Pokemon_to_evolve_without_trading\" title=\"H3 3. How do you get traded Pok\u00e9mon to evolve without trading?\">H3 3. How do you get traded Pok\u00e9mon to evolve without trading?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_4_What_are_the_benefits_of_traded_Pokemon\" title=\"H3 4. What are the benefits of traded Pok\u00e9mon?\">H3 4. What are the benefits of traded Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_5_What_are_the_cons_of_traded_Pokemon\" title=\"H3 5. What are the cons of traded Pok\u00e9mon?\">H3 5. What are the cons of traded Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_6_Do_traded_Pokemon_grow_faster\" title=\"H3 6. Do traded Pok\u00e9mon grow faster?\">H3 6. Do traded Pok\u00e9mon grow faster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_7_How_do_you_evolve_a_Pokemon_that_was_traded_to_you\" title=\"H3 7. How do you evolve a Pok\u00e9mon that was traded to you?\">H3 7. How do you evolve a Pok\u00e9mon that was traded to you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_8_Can_you_evolve_Haunter_without_trading_in_every_Pokemon_game\" title=\"H3 8. Can you evolve Haunter without trading in every Pok\u00e9mon game?\">H3 8. Can you evolve Haunter without trading in every Pok\u00e9mon game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_9_Can_you_trade_a_Pokemon_you_just_traded_to_receive_back\" title=\"H3 9. Can you trade a Pok\u00e9mon you just traded to receive back?\">H3 9. Can you trade a Pok\u00e9mon you just traded to receive back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_10_Why_are_my_traded_Pokemon_ignoring_me\" title=\"H3 10. Why are my traded Pok\u00e9mon ignoring me?\">H3 10. Why are my traded Pok\u00e9mon ignoring me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_11_Why_is_it_so_expensive_to_trade_Pokemon_in_Pokemon_GO\" title=\"H3 11. Why is it so expensive to trade Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon GO?\">H3 11. Why is it so expensive to trade Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon GO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_12_What_happens_if_you_trade_a_perfect_IV_Pokemon_in_Pokemon_GO\" title=\"H3 12. What happens if you trade a perfect IV Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon GO?\">H3 12. What happens if you trade a perfect IV Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon GO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_13_Do_all_traded_Pokemon_become_Lucky_Pokemon\" title=\"H3 13. Do all traded Pok\u00e9mon become Lucky Pok\u00e9mon?\">H3 13. Do all traded Pok\u00e9mon become Lucky Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_14_How_many_times_can_a_Pokemon_be_traded_in_Pokemon_GO\" title=\"H3 14. How many times can a Pok\u00e9mon be traded in Pok\u00e9mon GO?\">H3 14. How many times can a Pok\u00e9mon be traded in Pok\u00e9mon GO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/#H3_15_What_happens_if_you_refuse_to_evolve_a_Pokemon\" title=\"H3 15. What happens if you refuse to evolve a Pok\u00e9mon?\">H3 15. What happens if you refuse to evolve a Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Some_Pokemon_Evolve_When_Traded_The_Mystery_Unveiled\"><\/span>Why Do Some Pok\u00e9mon Evolve When Traded? The Mystery Unveiled!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The core reason some Pok\u00e9mon evolve upon being traded boils down to a blend of <strong>in-universe lore<\/strong>, <strong>game mechanics<\/strong>, and a healthy dose of <strong>player cooperation<\/strong>. Trading, in essence, simulates a Pok\u00e9mon experiencing a new environment and forging a bond with a new trainer, often triggering a transformation that might not occur under the care of its original trainer. It represents a significant <strong>change of stimuli<\/strong> that prompts the Pok\u00e9mon to adapt and unlock its next evolutionary stage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delving_Deeper_The_Science_and_Speculation\"><\/span>Delving Deeper: The Science and Speculation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the games themselves rarely offer a concrete scientific explanation, we can infer that the act of trading introduces several factors potentially impacting evolution:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Energy and Influence:<\/strong> A new trainer brings a different training style, battling strategy, and overall energy. This shift in dynamic can be seen as a catalyst, providing the Pok\u00e9mon with experiences it wouldn&#8217;t have encountered otherwise. Imagine a sheltered Haunter suddenly thrust into the hands of a battle-hardened trainer \u2013 the shock and subsequent training could push it to evolve into Gengar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Bonding:<\/strong> Trading inherently involves a social element. The act of connecting with another trainer, and the Pok\u00e9mon being &#8220;entrusted&#8221; to them, can be a significant emotional event for the creature. Some theories suggest that this strengthens their spirit and allows them to reach new heights of power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artificial Limitation &#038; Player Interaction:<\/strong> From a gameplay perspective, trade evolutions are designed to <strong>encourage player interaction<\/strong>. By requiring a trade, the games foster a community spirit and promote collaboration. It&#8217;s a clever way to make certain Pok\u00e9mon rarer and more valuable, as they necessitate a connection with another player.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simulated Growth:<\/strong> Trading can be seen as a fast track to experience for Pok\u00e9mon. As referenced in the provided text, &#8220;by being traded away into the hands of another trainer, they learn a lot more, triggering their evolution.&#8221; While battling with a new trainer, the traded Pok\u00e9mon gains a deeper understanding and unlocks hidden potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_Items_and_the_Trade_Connection\"><\/span>Evolution Items and the Trade Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that many trade evolutions also require the Pok\u00e9mon to be holding a specific item during the trade. This further complicates the process and adds another layer of mystery. Items like the <strong>King&#8217;s Rock<\/strong>, <strong>Metal Coat<\/strong>, or <strong>Electrizer<\/strong> likely provide the necessary catalyst for evolution <em>in conjunction<\/em> with the trade.<\/p>\n<p>The item could be seen as containing a specific type of energy or environmental trigger that only becomes effective during the trade process, further solidifying the bond and accelerating the evolutionary change.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Historical_Perspective\"><\/span>A Historical Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The concept of trade evolutions has been a staple of the Pok\u00e9mon franchise since its inception. Initially, it was likely a technical limitation workaround &#8211; a way to introduce rare and powerful Pok\u00e9mon without drastically altering the core gameplay loop. However, over time, it has become an integral part of the Pok\u00e9mon experience, fostering community and adding an element of surprise to the evolutionary process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_Trading\"><\/span>Alternatives to Trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Modern Pok\u00e9mon games have begun to introduce alternative methods for evolving Pok\u00e9mon that traditionally required trading. These often involve the use of specific items or completing certain tasks in the game world. This is partly in response to players who may not have access to trading partners or who prefer to play solo.<\/p>\n<p>This shift demonstrates a recognition that while trading is a valuable aspect of the Pok\u00e9mon experience, it shouldn&#8217;t be the only way to access certain Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Your_Burning_Questions_Answered\"><\/span>FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_1_Can_you_stop_a_traded_Pokemon_from_evolving\"><\/span>H3 1. Can you stop a traded Pok\u00e9mon from evolving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can prevent a Pok\u00e9mon that evolves upon trading (without a specific held item requirement) from evolving by giving it an <strong>Everstone<\/strong> to hold before initiating the trade. The Everstone will suppress the evolution, allowing it to stay in its current form.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_2_Why_do_Pokemon_seem_weaker_when_traded\"><\/span>H3 2. Why do Pok\u00e9mon <em>seem<\/em> weaker when traded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The text mentions a traded Pokemon&#8217;s level being adjusted to the maximum power-up level of the new trainer. This statement seems to be from Pokemon GO. In main series games, Pok\u00e9mon don&#8217;t inherently become weaker when traded. However, in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>, the <strong>CP (Combat Power)<\/strong>, <strong>HP (Hit Points)<\/strong>, and <strong>IVs (Individual Values)<\/strong> of the Pok\u00e9mon are randomized during the trade. This means the Pok\u00e9mon <em>might<\/em> have lower stats in some areas after the trade, giving the impression of being weaker.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_3_How_do_you_get_traded_Pokemon_to_evolve_without_trading\"><\/span>H3 3. How do you get traded Pok\u00e9mon to evolve without trading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some newer Pok\u00e9mon games, specific items that mimic the trade evolution requirement have been introduced. For example, in some games, you can use a special item on Haunter to evolve it into Gengar without trading. These items are often rare and found through gameplay or purchased with in-game currency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_4_What_are_the_benefits_of_traded_Pokemon\"><\/span>H3 4. What are the benefits of traded Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Traded Pok\u00e9mon gain <strong>boosted experience points<\/strong>, causing them to level up faster. Also, in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>, there&#8217;s a chance of receiving a <strong>Lucky Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>, which is more likely to be strong in battle and requires less Stardust to power up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_5_What_are_the_cons_of_traded_Pokemon\"><\/span>H3 5. What are the cons of traded Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As previously noted, stats can change during the trade. In <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>, IVs are rerolled, so you can lose a perfect Pok\u00e9mon. Also, traded Pok\u00e9mon might not obey you if you don&#8217;t have enough <strong>Gym Badges<\/strong> in the core series games, indicating your trainer level isn&#8217;t high enough to command them effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_6_Do_traded_Pokemon_grow_faster\"><\/span>H3 6. Do traded Pok\u00e9mon grow faster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, as is tradition in main series Pok\u00e9mon games, Pok\u00e9mon traded from other players or in-game Trainers gain boosted experience and level up more quickly than Pok\u00e9mon that are native to your copy of the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_7_How_do_you_evolve_a_Pokemon_that_was_traded_to_you\"><\/span>H3 7. How do you evolve a Pok\u00e9mon that <em>was<\/em> traded to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some Pok\u00e9mon are eligible for a trade evolution, where when the Pokemon is traded again it can evolve without Candy. If you caught a Pokemon that is eligible for trade evolution, you&#8217;ll see a trade icon next to the Evolve option on the Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s summary page.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_8_Can_you_evolve_Haunter_without_trading_in_every_Pokemon_game\"><\/span>H3 8. Can you evolve Haunter without trading in <em>every<\/em> Pok\u00e9mon game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Haunter&#8217;s evolution method varies from game to game. In many of the newer titles, you can evolve Haunter into Gengar by using a special item on it, such as the Linking Cord, or by leveling it up in a specific location (certain distortions or areas that mimic the environmental effects of trading). You can get more insight into games and learning at the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_9_Can_you_trade_a_Pokemon_you_just_traded_to_receive_back\"><\/span>H3 9. Can you trade a Pok\u00e9mon you just traded to receive back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon GO does not allow people to trade back Pok\u00e9mon or trade a traded Pok\u00e9mon more than once. If a trainer has given away one of their Pok\u00e9mon, they will not be able to get it back, nor can it then be traded to someone else. Effectively, every trade in Pok\u00e9mon GO is set in stone and can&#8217;t be undone or reversed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_10_Why_are_my_traded_Pokemon_ignoring_me\"><\/span>H3 10. Why are my traded Pok\u00e9mon ignoring me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Pok\u00e9mon received via trade won&#8217;t obey your orders until you impress it with the Gym Badges you&#8217;ve earned by defeating Sinnoh&#8217;s Gym Leaders. At the start of the game, you can only effectively use traded Pok\u00e9mon of up to a certain level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_11_Why_is_it_so_expensive_to_trade_Pokemon_in_Pokemon_GO\"><\/span>H3 11. Why is it so expensive to trade Pok\u00e9mon in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cost of trading in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em> depends on several factors, including your <strong>Friendship Level<\/strong> with the other trainer and the rarity of the Pok\u00e9mon being traded. Standard vs Special trades will also effect the overall cost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_12_What_happens_if_you_trade_a_perfect_IV_Pokemon_in_Pokemon_GO\"><\/span>H3 12. What happens if you trade a perfect IV Pok\u00e9mon in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IVs (Individual Values) of a Pok\u00e9mon are <strong>rerolled<\/strong> during a trade in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>. Therefore, you should never trade a Pok\u00e9mon with perfect IVs, as they will be randomized.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_13_Do_all_traded_Pokemon_become_Lucky_Pokemon\"><\/span>H3 13. Do <em>all<\/em> traded Pok\u00e9mon become Lucky Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, each time you make a trade, there&#8217;s a small chance the Pokemon you receive will be Lucky. Lucky Trades look exactly like a regular trade and cost the same amount of stardust; you&#8217;ll only know it&#8217;s happened when you see the summary for the Pokemon you received.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_14_How_many_times_can_a_Pokemon_be_traded_in_Pokemon_GO\"><\/span>H3 14. How many times can a Pok\u00e9mon be traded in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Pokemon can only be traded <em>once<\/em>. If a Pok\u00e9mon is traded from Trainer A to Trainer B, Trainer B can&#8217;t trade that same Pok\u00e9mon to another Trainer, as Pok\u00e9mon GO does not allow people to trade back Pok\u00e9mon or trade a traded Pok\u00e9mon more than once.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H3_15_What_happens_if_you_refuse_to_evolve_a_Pokemon\"><\/span>H3 15. What happens if you refuse to evolve a Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While some Pok\u00e9mon gain unique advantages from <em>not<\/em> evolving (accessed through items or abilities), in general, refusing to evolve a Pok\u00e9mon means it will miss out on potentially higher stats, a wider movepool, and new abilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Do Some Pok\u00e9mon Evolve When Traded? The Mystery Unveiled! The core reason some Pok\u00e9mon evolve upon being traded boils down to a blend of in-universe lore, game mechanics, and a healthy dose of player cooperation. Trading, in essence, simulates a Pok\u00e9mon experiencing a new environment and forging a bond with a new trainer, often &#8230; <a title=\"Why do some Pok\u00e9mon evolve when traded?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-do-some-pokemon-evolve-when-traded\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why do some Pok\u00e9mon evolve when traded?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-232853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232853\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}