One of the key aspects of the Pokemon games is the ability to trade Pokemon with other players. However, there are certain Pokemon that cannot be traded. In this article, we will explore why certain Pokemon can’t be traded and discuss some of the most notable examples.
Why can’t certain Pokemon be traded?
The most important reason is that these Pokemon are considered “special” in some way. This could be because they were obtained through a special event, because they are part of a limited edition release, or because they have unique abilities or stats that make them extremely rare.
In many cases, these special Pokemon are only available for a limited time, which makes them even more valuable to collectors. As a result, the developers of the Pokemon games often restrict the ability to trade these Pokemon in order to maintain their rarity and value.
Examples of Pokemon That Can’t Be Traded
- Celebi
- Mew
- Victini
- Meloetta
- Jirachi
- Deoxys (Normal Form, Attack Form, Defense Form, and Speed Form)
- Darkrai
- Genesect (all forms)
- Hoopa (Unbound or Confined)
- Zarude
There are also other reasons
- Pokemon that are already been traded
- Pokemon currently set as a Buddy
- Hacked Pokemon
- Pokemon are currently defending gyms
- Pokemon that are not at full health
- Shadow Pokemon
Special trade limiations
A lot of other Pokemon can be traded without any restrictions. You can help your friends out with trading pokemon that are missing in their pokedex. Some Pokémon are categorized as special trades, which requires a higher amount of Stardust for trading and can be executed only once per day. You can read about is more in this blog.
