Fans of the
Pokémon game series will probably remember being required to trade certain species in order to evolve them. In
Pokémon Red and
Pokémon Blue, these creatures were Haunter, Machoke, Kadabra, and Graveler, which evolved into the powerful Gengar, Machamp, Alakazam, and Golem respectively - all powerhouses in their own rights.
This trend continued on through the years and was one of the ways that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company pushed the concept of friendship and playing with others, which was a theme that dates back to their first titles as no trainer could complete the Pokédex without trading with
somebody.
Now Niantic's popular mobile game
Pokémon Go is finally including a Trade Evolution mechanic - though it isn't a requirement as it is in the franchise titles. The way it works in
Pokémon Go is that by trading the eligible Pokémon, you no longer have to use the required Candy amount to evolve them.
Just like in the beginning, Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter have made the list once again, and they are joined by Unova Region companions Boldore, Gurdurr, Karrablast, and Shelmet. Take a look 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!
Meanwhile, 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.