Pokemon

Every trade evolution in Pokemon Go

Ezequiel Leis
Different Pokemon that evolve by trading in Pokemon GoNiantic/The Pokemon Company

While most species in Pokemon Go require Candy for evolution, some require you to rely on unconventional methods like in-game items, weather, and trading. Let’s take a look at all the Pokemon that evolve after you trade them with a friend.

Evolutions have always played a major role in the Pokemon franchise, and over the years, Pokemon Go has introduced a wide range of new ways to evolve your favorite species. These include using region-based stones, walking a certain distance with the Pokemon as a Buddy, winning battles and Raids, and a lot more.

In Pokemon Go, evolving by trading allows you to save a ton of Candy by using this feature. So, here’s a list of all Pokemon Go species that evolve by trading and how you can trade with your friends.

Pokemon Go: All Pokemon that evolve by trading

Below you’ll find every Pokemon that evolves by trading in Pokemon Go:

PokemonEvolution
Kadabra sprite in Pokemon GoAlakazam sprite in Pokemon Go
KadabraAlakazam
Machoke sprite in Pokemon GoMachamp sprite in Pokemon Go
MachokeMachamp
Graveler sprite in Pokemon GoGolem sprite in Pokemon Go
GravelerGolem
Haunter sprite in Pokemon GoGengar sprite in Pokemon Go
HaunterGengar
Boldore sprite in Pokemon GoGigalith sprite in Pokemon Go
BoldoreGigalith
Gurdurr sprite in Pokemon GoConkeldurr sprite in Pokemon Go
GurdurrConkeldurr
Karrablast sprite in Pokemon GoEscavalier sprite in Pokemon Go
KarrablastEscavalier
Shelmet sprite in Pokemon GoAccelgor sprite in Pokemon Go
ShelmetAccelgor
Phantump sprite in Pokemon GoTrevenant sprite in Pokemon Go
PhantumpTrevenant
Pumpkaboo sprite in Pokemon GoGourgeist sprite in Pokemon Go
PumpkabooGourgeist

How to evolve a Pokemon by trading in Pokemon Go

To evolve a Pokemon by trading in Pokemon Go, you’ll first need to have a friend to trade with. Both players will have to be near each other, no more than approximately 50 meters away. Lastly, both trainers need to be at least level 10.

Once you find a friend and you’re both ready to trade, follow these simple steps to trade in Pokemon Go:

  1. In the Pokemon Go map view, tap your Avatar Icon.
  2. Tap the ‘Friends‘ tab and look for the friend you want to trade with.
  3. Click on ‘Trade‘ below the XP bar and wait for your friend to do the same.
  4. After both of you choose Pokemon to exchange, click on ‘Confirm‘ to complete the trade.

Trading one of the Pokemon listed above will remove the Candy requirement and allow players to evolve it by spending nothing but Stardust. The amount of Stardust needed varies depending on the species.

It’s important to note that Pokemon can only be traded once in Pokemon Go, so you won’t be able to get your Pokemon back after trading. Stardust requirements for trading also depend on the rarity of the Pokemon and the Friendship level.

Boldore and Gigalith in a Pokemon Go backgroundNiantic/The Pokemon Company
Boldore’s requirement of 200 Candy to evolve can be overridden by trading.

Since not all Pokemon Go players can be in physical proximity to their friends, these Pokemon can also evolve by spending Candy, but the requirement can be greater than the standard amount.

Haunter, Graveler, Kadabra, and Machoke need 100 Candy to evolve because the trade evolution mechanic was introduced a few years after Pokemon Go’s launch.

Boldore, Gurrdurr, Karrablast, Phantump, Pumpkaboo, and Shelmet, on the other hand, need 200 Candy to evolve if not traded, which makes it far more difficult to achieve.

That’s all you need to know about trade evolutions in Pokemon Go. We’ll update the list in case more Pokemon with this evolving mechanic make their way into the game.

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