Nearly a decade after its release, Pokemon Go continues to enhance its gameplay with new features and improvements, the latest being the long-awaited Remote Trades.
Similar to Remote Raids, this new feature allows players to trade Pokemon from anywhere in the world. However, it requires reaching a new friendship level known as Forever Friends.
Here’s everything you need to know about Remote Trades—how they work, what Pokemon can’t be traded, and how to become Forever Friends with another player.
What Is Remote Trading?
Remote Trades let you exchange Pokemon with friends worldwide, marking a significant change from previous in-person trading restrictions. This feature not only simplifies trades but also facilitates acquiring region-specific Pokemon like Farfetch’d and Mr. Mime.
However, there are restrictions: you must tag Pokemon in your collection that are eligible for Remote Trading. Additionally, you must first achieve Forever Friend status, which is above the Best Friends level. This will require effort in building friendship points with another player.
How To Become Forever Friends
To achieve the Forever Friends level, you need to accumulate friendship points through various activities such as sending and opening gifts, trading, and participating in raids together. You can gain one point per day, and completing weekly challenges also helps earn points.
How To Trade Remotely
Once you have enough points and have become Forever Friends, the Remote Trading process begins. You’ll need to use a special tag to mark the Pokemon you are willing to trade. After that, both players select up to three Pokemon they wish to exchange. Each will then send one of their chosen Pokemon.
Keep in mind that you can only conduct one Remote Trade at a time, necessitating the accumulation of more friendship points before initiating another trade.
Ineligible Pokemon
Not all Pokemon are eligible for Remote Trading. You cannot trade Pokemon caught in the last 30 days, nor can you exchange special creatures like Shadow or Mythical Pokemon. The following restrictions apply:
- Pokemon caught in the past 30 days
- Previously traded Pokemon
- Shadow Pokemon
- Mythical Pokemon
- Pokemon defending Gyms or Power Spots
- Pokemon set as your buddy
- Pokemon actively Mega-Evolved
- Fused Pokemon
- Crowned Sword Zacian or Crowned Shield Zamazenta
- Pokemon at Pokemon Playgrounds
Remote Trades have debuted during the Precious Paths season in Pokemon Go, bringing along various events and activities. Stay updated on all happenings in the game through our latest event roundup.
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