How to trade Pokémon in Pokémon: Legends Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is now available for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more:

How to Trade Pokémon (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model


In this article, you’ll learn how to trade Pokémon with another player in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.

Note
  • Two players with a copy of Legends: Arceus each can trade with each other online or via local wireless connection.
  • A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to trade with another player online.
  • The option to trade Pokémon becomes available after you become a First Star Member and get access to the trading post in Jubilife Village. This occurs after about two hours of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.

Complete these steps

  1. Launch Pokémon Legends: Arceus from the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. Visit the woman at the trading post in front of the Training Grounds in Jubilife Village.
    • The option to trade Pokémon is unlocked after becoming a First Star Member.
  3. Select whether to connect to another player over local wireless connection or online connection.
  4. Both players need to enter the same 8-digit link code.
  5. After two players enter the same code, they will be connected and can select the Pokémon they wish to trade.

Source: Nintendo Support

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