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==List of in-game trades== | ==List of in-game trades== | ||
===[[Generation I]]=== | ===[[Generation I]]=== | ||
All [[Trainer ID number]]s and {{IV}}s are random in the [[Generation I]] games. The [[original Trainer]] always uses the hardcoded text string 0x5D, which is displayed as "TRAINER" (Japanese: トレーナー ''Trainer'') in the game's language. In Western languages, in the handheld games and {{g|Stadium}} this original Trainer is displayed in ALLCAPS ("TRAINER" in English), whereas in {{g|Stadium 2}} it is displayed in title case ("Trainer" in English). | |||
All [[Trainer ID number]]s and {{IV}}s are random in the [[Generation I]] games. | |||
====Red and Blue / Red and Green==== | ====Red and Blue / Red and Green==== | ||
In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, Nidoran♂ is traded for Nidoran♀; in {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Nidoran♀ is traded for Nidoran♂. | |||
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! {{color|{{green color dark}}|English}}<br>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}} | ! {{color|{{green color dark}}|English}}<br>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}} | ||
! {{color|{{green color dark}}|Japanese}}<br>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}} | ! {{color|{{green color dark}}|Japanese}}<br>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}} | ||
! {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Held item}}{{ | ! {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Held item}}<sup>{{color2|{{green color dark}}|Generation II|Gen II}}</sup> | ||
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| {{tt|トレーナー|Trainer}} | | {{tt|トレーナー|Trainer}} | ||
| [[Bitter Berry]] | | [[Bitter Berry]] | ||
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| {{rt|5|Kanto}} | |||
| {{MSP|029|Nidoran♀}} | |||
| {{p|Nidoran♀}} | |||
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| {{p|Nidoran♂}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
| {{tt|チャッピー|Chappy}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
| {{tt|トレーナー|Trainer}} | |||
| {{TM|43|Detect}} | |||
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| SPOT | | SPOT | ||
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====Blue (Japanese)==== | ====Blue (Japanese)==== | ||
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====Unused trades==== | ====Unused trades==== | ||
In [[Generation I]], there are a few in-game trades which were programmed into the game but were never assigned to any NPC. The most relevant of these is a {{p|Butterfree}} for {{p|Beedrill}} trade, which appeared in every Generation I game across all language releases despite never being used. The nickname of the traded Beedrill went through a number of changes, starting out as ピピん ''Pipin'' in {{2v2|Red|Green}}, changing to チクチク ''Chikuchiku'' in the Japanese Blue (and Japanese Yellow), being <!--romanized--> converted to "{{tt|CHIKUCHIKU|Literally 'prick' or 'prickle'}}" in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, and finally becoming "STINGER" in English releases of Yellow. Pokémon Yellow also introduced two more unused trades, both of which trade a Pokémon for another of exactly the same species.<ref | In [[Generation I]], there are a few in-game trades which were programmed into the game but were never assigned to any NPC. The most relevant of these is a {{p|Butterfree}} for {{p|Beedrill}} trade, which appeared in every Generation I game across all language releases despite never being used. The nickname of the traded Beedrill went through a number of changes, starting out as ピピん ''Pipin'' in {{2v2|Red|Green}}, changing to チクチク ''Chikuchiku'' in the Japanese Blue (and Japanese Yellow), being <!--romanized--> converted to "{{tt|CHIKUCHIKU|Literally 'prick' or 'prickle'}}" in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, and finally becoming "STINGER" in English releases of Yellow. Pokémon Yellow also introduced two more unused trades, both of which trade a Pokémon for another of exactly the same species.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130122055000/http://upokecenter.dreamhosters.com/games/rby/guides/trades.php In-Game Trades - Pokémon Red and Blue - The Ultimate Pokémon Center]</ref><ref>[https://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/azure/forum/tuff/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000207 The Azure Heights Forum: Who's that (Traded) Pokémon?]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/iimarckus/iimarck.us/blob/master/dumps/dyellow.txt#L791 IIMarckus's English Yellow text dump (line 791)]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/iimarckus/iimarck.us/blob/master/dumps/dyellow.txt#L793 IIMarckus's English Yellow text dump (line 793)]</ref><ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/trades/ In-game Trades]</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* If the player equips {{p|Haunter}} with an {{evostone|Everstone}} in {{game|Crystal}} and | * In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, the {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]] who [[trade]]s {{p|Electrode}} for {{p|Raichu}} claims that Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This is due to a context-ignorant translation of the Japanese {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} text, in which the player trades {{p|Kadabra}} for {{p|Graveler}}, both of which [[Evolution|evolve]] by trade. | ||
** Similarly, the old man who trades the player {{p|Jynx}} for {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] claims that Poliwhirl "went and evolved". Poliwhirl does not evolve by trade in the [[Generation I]] games but rather through the use of a {{evostone|Water Stone}}. In the context of the Japanese Pokémon Blue, the old man trades away {{p|Haunter}} for {{p|Machoke}}, both of which evolve by trade. | |||
** A possible third mistake is that the [[gender]]s in the Nidoran trade on {{rt|5|Kanto}} were swapped around in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. In {{game|Red and Green|s}}, the player trades {{p|Nidoran♀}} for {{p|Nidoran♂}}, while in Red and Blue, they trade {{p|Nidoran♂}} for {{p|Nidoran♀}}. | |||
* If the player equips {{p|Haunter}} with an {{evostone|Everstone}} in {{game|Crystal}} and trades it for Paul's {{p|Xatu}}, it will still evolve into {{p|Gengar}}. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 11:23, 4 September 2015
It has been suggested that this article be moved to In-game trade. Please discuss whether or not to move it on its talk page. |
The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information. |
An in-game trade is a trade made with NPCs in the core series and spin-off Pokémon games. The process uses the same trading sequence as player trades and is usually done for Pokémon that are difficult or impossible to obtain through other means, or for Pokémon unavailable at that point of the game. In later games, the traded Pokémon often has special moves, like Egg moves.
Prior to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the NPC Trainer will always specify a Pokémon they want to trade for. The Pokémon the player receives in the trade will have a fixed original Trainer and nickname; in later games the Trainer ID number, held item, Nature, IVs, and/or level can be fixed as well.
Like Pokémon traded externally, the traded Pokémon will be treated as an outsider, and gain a boosted amount of experience points in battle. Prior to Generation V, every Pokémon has the same level as the Pokémon it was traded for, except in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
List of in-game trades
Generation I
All Trainer ID numbers and IVs are random in the Generation I games. The original Trainer always uses the hardcoded text string 0x5D, which is displayed as "TRAINER" (Japanese: トレーナー Trainer) in the game's language. In Western languages, in the handheld games and Pokémon Stadium this original Trainer is displayed in ALLCAPS ("TRAINER" in English), whereas in Pokémon Stadium 2 it is displayed in title case ("Trainer" in English).
Red and Blue / Red and Green
In Pokémon Red and Blue, Nidoran♂ is traded for Nidoran♀; in Pokémon Red and Green, Nidoran♀ is traded for Nidoran♂.
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Unused trades
In Generation I, there are a few in-game trades which were programmed into the game but were never assigned to any NPC. The most relevant of these is a Butterfree for Beedrill trade, which appeared in every Generation I game across all language releases despite never being used. The nickname of the traded Beedrill went through a number of changes, starting out as ピピん Pipin in Red and Green, changing to チクチク Chikuchiku in the Japanese Blue (and Japanese Yellow), being converted to "CHIKUCHIKU" in Red and Blue, and finally becoming "STINGER" in English releases of Yellow. Pokémon Yellow also introduced two more unused trades, both of which trade a Pokémon for another of exactly the same species.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Generation III
Several Pokémon have raised Contest conditions, even those from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. These Pokémon all have one Contest condition raised by 30 and all other Contest conditions raised by 5, with a feel (sheen in Generation IV) of 10.
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The Pokémon obtained in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness do not have any raised Contest conditions or set IVs.
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My Pokémon Ranch
- Main article: Hayley's trades
Generation V
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In Nimbasa City, after returning the Dropped Item to the owner and calling them 51 times, Curtis or Yancy (depending on the player's gender), will trade the player a different Pokémon each day, in this order. Each Pokémon has its Hidden Ability and can be either male or female.
If the player is Nate:
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Underleveled Pokémon
Since the Pokémon received in an in-game trade is the same level as the one traded prior to Generation V, it is sometimes possible to receive a Pokémon at a lower level than normally possible.
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Electrode | Lv 3 | Lv 30 (evolve) | Catch a level 3 Pikachu in Viridian Forest and evolve it by Thunderstone | (JP), FRLG |
Poliwag | Lv 2 | Lv 5 (breed in Gen. II) | Catch a level 2 Rattata on Routes 1 or 2 | JP |
Mr. Mime | Lv 3 | Lv 5 (breed in Gen. II) | Catch a level 3 Jigglypuff on Route 3 | JP |
Farfetch'd | Lv 2 | Lv 5 (breed in Gen. II) | Catch a level 2 Pidgey on Route 1 | JP |
Parasect | Lv 5 | Lv 24 (evolve) | Breed a level 5 Tangela in Generation II and trade it to Yellow | |
Dugtrio | Lv 5 | Lv 26 (evolve) | Breed a level 5 Lickitung in Generation II and trade it to Yellow | |
Machamp | Lv 5 | Lv 15 (Rock TunnelGSC → evolve) | Breed a level 5 Cubone in Generation II and trade it to Yellow | |
Dewgong | Lv 5 | Lv 34 (evolve) | Breed a level 5 Growlithe in Generation II and trade it to Yellow | |
Muk | Lv 5 | Lv 38 (evolve) | Breed a level 5 Kangaskhan in Generation II and trade it to Yellow | |
Rhydon | Lv 15 | Lv 42 (evolve) | Catch a Level 15 Golduck on Route 6 | |
Rapidash | Lv 14 | Lv 40 (evolve) | Evolve Gloom at level 21, or trade a level 14 Gloom caught on Route 24 from Crystal | |
Rhydon | Lv 30 | Lv 42 (evolve) | Evolve Dragonair at level 30 | |
Magneton | Lv 5 | Lv 30 (evolve) | Make an in-game trade for an underleveled level 5 Dugtrio in Yellow and trade it to Crystal | |
Dodrio | Lv 10 | Lv 31 (evolve) | Evolve Dragonair at level 30, or catch a level 10 Dragonair on Route 45C | , |
Xatu | Lv 17 | Lv 25 (evolve) | Catch a level 17 Haunter on Route 8 | , |
Skitty | Lv 3 | Lv 5 (breed) | Catch a level 3 Pikachu at Viridian Forest in FireRed or LeafGreen | RS |
Meowth | Lv 3 | Lv 5 (breed) | Make an in-game trade for an underleveled level 3 Skitty in Ruby or Sapphire and trade it to Emerald | E |
Magneton | Lv 26 | Lv 30 (evolve) | Evolve a Dugtrio at level 26 |
Trivia
- In Pokémon Red and Blue, the Scientist at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island who trades Electrode for Raichu claims that Raichu evolved, which is not possible. This is due to a context-ignorant translation of the Japanese Pokémon Blue text, in which the player trades Kadabra for Graveler, both of which evolve by trade.
- Similarly, the old man who trades the player Jynx for Poliwhirl in Cerulean City claims that Poliwhirl "went and evolved". Poliwhirl does not evolve by trade in the Generation I games but rather through the use of a Water Stone. In the context of the Japanese Pokémon Blue, the old man trades away Haunter for Machoke, both of which evolve by trade.
- A possible third mistake is that the genders in the Nidoran trade on Route 5 were swapped around in Pokémon Red and Blue. In Pokémon Red and Green, the player trades Nidoran♀ for Nidoran♂, while in Red and Blue, they trade Nidoran♂ for Nidoran♀.
- If the player equips Haunter with an Everstone in Pokémon Crystal and trades it for Paul's Xatu, it will still evolve into Gengar.
References
This game mechanic article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games. |