Pokémon GO is a popular augmented reality mobile game where you can explore the real world to catch Pokémon, spin PokéStops, battle in Gyms, and participate in Raids. Likewise, trading remains a core part of the experience, and the latest update introduces remote trading.
Trading is a key feature in Pokémon Go, and remote trading takes it to a whole new level, allowing you to exchange Pokémon with your buddies regardless of the distance. However, every new feature has certain limitations that you need to watch out for. So, to help you out, here’s a complete guide on how to remote trade in Pokémon Go.
How to Remote Trade in Pokémon GO
Remote Trade in Pokémon GO allows you to exchange Pokémon with friends from anywhere in the world, removing the need to be physically near each other. As a result, this feature opens the door to collecting region-exclusive Pokémon such as Farfetch’d or Mr. Mime. It’s a convenient way to grow your Pokédex and stay connected with friends across different locations.
However, this feature comes with specific conditions. To access Remote Trades, you must reach a new friendship tier called Forever Friends, which sits above Best Friends. In addition, you will need to manually tag up to three Pokémon in your collection that you’re willing to offer for remote trading, which only your Forever Friends can view.
Once you meet the requirements, select the Pokémon you want from your Forever Friend’s tagged list, wait for their choice, and confirm if both of you agree. After completing a trade, you will need to earn 90 friendship points with that same friend before trading remotely again, creating a cooldown between exchanges.
Remote trades do not count toward your daily Special Trade limit, meaning you can freely trade Legendaries or Shinies without restriction.
How to Become Forever Friends in Pokémon GO
With the introduction of Remote Trades, there’s also a new friendship level called Forever Friends. So, to become Forever Friends with someone, you must earn friendship points. Below, we’ve listed all the ways you can earn friendship points to become Forever Friends in Pokémon GO.
- Take part in Weekly Challenges together
- Trade a Pokémon with your friend
- Open a gift from your friend or have them open one from you
- Team up in a Raid with your friend
You can earn only one friendship point per day by doing any of these activities. However, Weekly Challenges provide bonus points, making them an efficient way to level up faster. On top of that, special in-game events frequently boost friendship gains, significantly speeding up your journey.
Remote Trade Restrictions in Pokémon GO
While Remote Trading opens up exciting new possibilities, it does have its own limitations. It’s important to understand these restrictions, as several Pokémon types and statuses make them completely ineligible for remote trades. Below, we’ve listed all the remote trade restrictions you need to watch out for in Pokémon GO.
- Pokémon caught within the last 30 days
- Any Pokémon that has already been traded before
- Shadow Pokémon
- Mythical Pokémon
- Pokémon currently defending Gyms or Power Spots
- Pokémon set as your active Buddy
- Pokémon that are Mega-Evolved at the time
- Fused Pokémon
- Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta
- Pokémon placed in Pokémon Playgrounds
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Remote Trading lets you exchange Pokémon with friends from anywhere in the world, removing the need to be physically near each other.
You can tag up to three Pokémon in your collection for Remote Trading, and only your Forever Friends can see them.
Yes. After completing a Remote Trade with a friend, you must earn 90 friendship points with that same friend before trading remotely again.
No. Remote Trades do not use up your daily Special Trade limit, so you can freely trade Legendaries and Shinies.
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