What happens when you trade Pokémon with a lucky friend?

What Happens When You Trade Pokémon with a Lucky Friend?

Trading Pokémon with a Lucky Friend in Pokémon Go can be a thrilling experience. But have you ever wondered what exactly happens when you trade with a Lucky Friend? In this article, we’ll dive into the details of trading with a Lucky Friend and what kind of Pokémon you can expect to receive.

What is a Lucky Friend?

To become a Lucky Friend in Pokémon Go, you and another player must first be Best Friends. This requires sending gifts back and forth, which increases your Friendship level. Once you reach the Best Friends stage, there’s a small chance (around 5% according to a small Reddit sample) that every time you open a gift from a Best Friend, you become Lucky Friends.

What Happens When You Trade with a Lucky Friend?

When you trade with a Lucky Friend, both Pokémon involved in the trade will become Lucky. This means that the receiving player will receive a guaranteed Lucky Pokémon. The sending player’s Pokémon will also become Lucky, but the receiving player will receive the guaranteed Lucky Pokémon.

Limited Trades with Lucky Friends

Each player can only become a Lucky Friend with a given player a limited number of times. The limit is 15 trades, with at least one party receiving a guaranteed Lucky Pokémon.

Increasing Your Chances of Becoming a Lucky Friend

While becoming a Lucky Friend is completely random, there are a few ways to increase your chances:

• Send Gifts Back and Forth: The more gifts you send and receive, the higher your Friendship level will rise, and the more chances you’ll have to become a Lucky Friend.
• Trade with Best Friends: As mentioned earlier, you must be Best Friends with another player to have a chance to become Lucky Friends. Trading with a Best Friend increases your Friendship level and gives you more opportunities to become a Lucky Friend.

How Do I Know If I’ve Become a Lucky Friend?

When you become a Lucky Friend, you’ll receive a notification in-game indicating that you’ve traded with a Lucky Friend and that both Pokémon involved in the trade have become Lucky.

What Kind of Pokémon Can I Expect to Receive?

When you trade with a Lucky Friend, you can expect to receive a guaranteed Lucky Pokémon. This means that the receiving player will receive a random Pokémon from the trading menu, with a 40% chance of being Rare or higher.

Conclusion

Trading Pokémon with a Lucky Friend in Pokémon Go is an exciting experience that comes with a guarantee of receiving a Lucky Pokémon. To increase your chances of becoming a Lucky Friend, simply send gifts back and forth with another player and keep trading until you reach the Best Friends stage.