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Trade Evolutions in Pokémon Sword and Shield explained

Having a Pokémon evolve after you trade it with another player is a staple of the Pokémon series.

It's as simple as it sounds - trade the Pokémon with a friend, watch it evolve on their Nintendo Switch and then, hopefully, they'll trade it back to you.

1 of 3 Caption Attribution Machoke, Haunter and Pumpkaboo all evolve when traded with another player.

Some of the Pokémon that are traditionally evolved by trading can be found in the Wild Area. All of these Pokémon, however, are 'Strong-looking' Pokémon and you'll need specific Gym Badges if you want to catch them.

If want one of these Pokémon before you have the correct Gym Badge, however, then trade evolution is the solution for you.

Below are all the Pokémon that evolve from just trade evolution in Pokémon Sword and Shield:

  • Machoke evolves into Machamp
  • Haunter evolves into Gengar
  • Boldore evolves into Gigalith
  • Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist
  • Phantump evolves into Trevenant

Both Shelmet and Karrablast also evolve by being traded, but they must be traded with each other to cause their evolution.

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