Trainers aspiring to complete the Pokédex, including Legendary creatures, often resort to trading in Pokémon Go.
For Pokémon not readily available or those exclusive to events, trading becomes a convenient solution for filling missing entries. However, trading Legendary Pokémon introduces complexities worth understanding. Here’s a comprehensive guide to trading Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Trading Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Indeed, trading Legendary Pokémon is possible in Pokémon Go, but it differs from standard trades. These trades fall under the category of Special Trades, entailing additional requirements and limitations.
Special Trades resemble regular trades but demand higher amounts of Stardust and come with restrictions absent in standard trades. Consequently, you can only execute a limited number of Special Trades each day.
Given the status of Legendary Pokémon as Special Trades, completing your Pokédex through trading may span multiple days, especially considering other rare catches with similar classification.
Below is a rundown of Pokémon classified as Special Trades:
- Legendary Pokémon
- Pokémon not in your Pokédex
- Shiny Pokémon
- Ultra Beasts
- Pokémon with forms not in your Pokédex
- Unique Pokémon with special features
However, Pokémon falling outside these categories can be traded conventionally using the regular trade system. Presently, this is the sole method for trading Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go, emphasizing the importance of accumulating sufficient Stardust for this significant endeavor.
