Evolve by trading

In the traditional main-series games, trading these Pokémon triggers their evolution without requiring a held item. Some games offer an alternative method.

Four Pokémon. One shared story.

Here’s the connection.

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#064

Kadabra

psychic

Kadabra evolves into Alakazam when traded in the traditional main-series games.

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#067

Machoke

fighting

Machoke evolves into Machamp when traded in the traditional main-series games.

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#075

Graveler

rockground

Graveler evolves into Golem when traded in the traditional main-series games.

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#093

Haunter

ghostpoison

Haunter evolves into Gengar when traded in the traditional main-series games.

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A note for curious minds

These are four examples from our puzzle collection. Other Pokémon may share this connection. Regional forms and game-specific evolution methods can make a difference.

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