Evolving Pokémon is an essential part of your progress in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but some of these little critters can only be evolved by trading them. Additionally, certain Pokémon require a specific trade code to evolve, and some must be holding a special item when traded.
Below is everything you need to know about this process, including all the Pokémon that need to be traded to evolve, their relevant trade codes, and any required held items.
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### Pokémon Legends: Arceus Trade Evolution – Key Information
To evolve these Pokémon via trade, make sure you have:
– The relevant Pokémon ready to trade.
– Any required item being held by the Pokémon (if applicable).
– Access to the “Link Play” feature in the main menu.
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### How To Use Trade Codes
1. Go to **Link Play** in the main menu.
2. Select **Link Trade**.
3. Choose **Faraway Players**.
4. Enter the trade code listed below for the Pokémon you wish to evolve.
This system will randomly connect you with another player doing the same trade. Once traded, both players will receive the evolved form of their Pokémon.
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### Important Note
The main challenge with this method is finding another player actively using the same trade code simultaneously. If you start playing later or have difficulties finding partners, consider joining a community Discord or other social platforms to coordinate trades.
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### List of Pokémon That Require Trading to Evolve
| Pokémon | Trade Code | Required 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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### Additional Resources
For more help and guidance throughout your journey, check out our **[Pokémon Legends: Arceus Interactive Map](#)**.
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Evolving your Pokémon through trade adds an exciting layer to your adventure. Make sure to prepare your team and trade items ahead of time, and connect with the community to enhance your gameplay experience!
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