One of the ways that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have pushed the concepts of friendship and playing with others has been through Trade Evolutions which would require trainers to trade certain creatures with friends in order to obtain the final evolutions. The theme dates back to their first titles as no trainer has ever been able to complete the Pokédex without trading with
somebody.
Now a similar mechanic is being included in the popular mobile game,
Pokémon Go. It seems the Trade Evolution mechanic added by Niantic isn't a requirement like it is in the franchise titles. Rather, trainers now have two options when it comes to evolving certain Pokémon - to trade them or to use the required candy.
Retaining their status as Trade Evolution masters, the likes of Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter have made the list once again. Gen V creatures Boldore, Gurdurr, Karrablast, and Shelmet also join them. Take a peek at the information on the Trade Evolution update below, courtesy of
Pokémon Go Live.
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How it works: Trade an eligible Pokémon to lower the Candy cost to evolve them.
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Which Pokémon can gain Evolution benefits from trading? Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter are some Pokémon that can now benefit from trade Evolution.
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Regarding Kanto Pokémon Trade Evolution: If you received one of these Pokémon in a trade in the past—congratulations! That Pokémon will retroactively qualify for no Candy cost when you evolve it.
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Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region that benefit from trade Evolution: Boldore, Gurdurr, Karrablast, and Shelmet are now appearing in Pokémon GO and will be eligible for trade Evolution benefits.
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And remember, Trainers: Boldore’s and Gurdurr’s Evolutions, Gigalith and Conkeldurr, might be powerful Pokémon to have in your battle parties!
Which of these Trade Evolution Pokémon is your favorite? Let us know what you think of the new mechanic in the comments!
By the way, have you tried the new
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature yet? Your Pokémon companion can now join you on the map bringing along a bevy of features such as feeding your friend and having them join you when capturing.
Check out the full trailer for the
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature in below!
Experience Pokémon in the real world with Pokémon Go! You never forget your first Pokémon partner. Share your journey with it again with the new Pokémon GO Buddy Adventure feature!
Pokémon Go is currently available on iOS and Android.