How Much Stardust is Needed to Trade a Legendary?
Trading Legendaries in Pokémon Go can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to the significant amount of Stardust required to facilitate the trade. In this article, we will explore the costs associated with trading Legendaries, including the base cost, the effect of having a high friendship level, and the role of the receiving player’s Pokémon.
Base Cost: 1,000,000 Stardust
The base cost of trading a Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go is a whopping 1,000,000 Stardust. This amount can be reduced, but we’ll discuss those situations later.
Reducing the Stardust Cost
The good news is that the Stardust cost of trading a Legendary can be reduced in certain circumstances.
- Having a high friendship level: If you have a high friendship level with the player you’re trading with, you can reduce the Stardust cost.
- Receiving player’s Pokémon is registered in their Pokédex: If the player receiving the Legendary has that same Pokémon registered in their Pokédex, you can reduce the Stardust cost even further.
Here’s a table to summarize the reduced Stardust costs:
| Friendship Level | Registered Pokémon | Stardust Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Friends | Yes | 20,000 |
| Good Friends | Yes | 16,000 |
| Great Friends | No | 80,000 |
| Ultra Friends | No | 1,600,000 |
Trading Legendary Specific Pokémon
Trading specific Legendary Pokémon, such as Zacian and Zamazenta, can also impact the Stardust cost.
| Legendary Pokémon | Stardust Cost |
|---|---|
| Zacian | 80,000 (Ultra Friends) 20,000 (Registered in Pokédex) |
| Zamazenta | 80,000 (Ultra Friends) 20,000 (Registered in Pokédex) |
| Other Legendaries | 1,000,000 (Base Cost) |
Conclusion
Trading Legendaries in Pokémon Go requires a significant amount of Stardust, but it can be reduced in certain circumstances. Understanding the friendship levels and the receiving player’s Pokédex can help you minimize the cost and make trading more accessible. Remember that some Legendary Pokémon, such as Zacian and Zamazenta, have specific Stardust costs. Always check the cost before attempting to trade a Legendary to avoid disappointment.
Additional Tips and Reminders
- Always prioritize building a strong friendship with the player you’re trading with to reduce the Stardust cost.
- Make sure the player receiving the Legendary has that same Pokémon registered in their Pokédex to further reduce the Stardust cost.
- Trading specific Legendary Pokémon, such as Zacian and Zamazenta, may have different Stardust costs.
- Always check the cost before attempting to trade a Legendary to avoid disappointment.
- Trading Legendaries requires patience and dedication, but the reward can be worth the effort.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is accurate as of the latest available updates and may be subject to change as new updates are released. We will do our best to provide up-to-date information, but it’s essential to verify the information before using it in-game.