Evolving Pokémon is a crucial part of your progress in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. However, some Pokémon can only evolve by trading them, and in certain cases, you will need a specific trade code. In addition, some Pokémon require holding a special item while being traded to trigger their evolution. This guide covers everything you need to know about this process.
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### Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trade Evolution Overview
To facilitate evolving your Pokémon through trading, it’s important to understand the trade codes and any required held items. Below is a comprehensive list of all Pokémon that must be traded to evolve, along with their corresponding trade codes and necessary held items.
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### List of Trade Evolution Pokémon
| Pokémon | Trade Code | Held Item |
|———–|————|————–|
| Haunter | 0066-0066 | None |
| Kadabra | 0063-0063 | None |
| Machoke | 0126-0126 | None |
| Onix | 0197-0197 | Metal Coat |
| Phantrump | 0182-0182 | None |
| Pumpkaboo | 0204-0204 | None |
| Scyther | 0176-0176 | Metal Coat |
| Slowbro | 0139-0139 | King’s Rock |
| Spritzee | 0096-0096 | Sachet |
| Swirlix | 0098-0098 | Whipped Dream|
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### How to Use Trade Codes for Evolution
1. **Prepare Your Pokémon:**
Make sure you have the relevant Pokémon in your party or box. If a held item is required for the evolution, ensure the Pokémon is holding that specific item.
2. **Access Link Play:**
From the main menu, select the **Link Play** option.
3. **Select Link Trade:**
Within Link Play, choose the **Link Trade** feature.
4. **Choose Faraway Players:**
Opt for the **Faraway Players** option to connect with other players online.
5. **Enter Trade Code:**
Input the trade code associated with the Pokémon you want to evolve from the list above.
Once entered, you will be randomly linked to another player who has entered the same trade code. After the trade, both players will receive the evolved form of the Pokémon.
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### Tips for Successful Trade Evolutions
– **Timing Is Key:**
You need to find someone actively using the same trade code at the same time for the trade to go through. This can sometimes be a challenge if you are playing the game later than others.
– **Join Online Communities:**
To increase your chances of finding trade partners quickly, consider joining community Discord servers or forums dedicated to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. These communities often coordinate trade evolution sessions.
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For more help and useful resources, be sure to check out our **Pokémon Legends: Z-A Interactive Map** and other guides.
Happy evolving, and may your Pokémon journey be full of adventure!
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