Can you trade regional exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon GO?

Regional exclusive Pokémon are tradeable in Pokémon GO, and trading is the main way most players complete their regional dex without travelling the world. However, there are some important rules and costs to be aware of.

When does a regional trade count as a Special Trade?

If the regional Pokémon is not already registered in your Pokédex, the trade counts as a Special Trade. This means it costs significantly more Stardust and is limited to one per day.

If you already have that regional registered (you've caught or traded one before), subsequent trades of the same Pokémon count as a standard trade — much cheaper.

How much does it cost to trade a regional?

• •❤️🤍🤍🤍 Good Friends — first time — 1,000,000 Stardust
• •❤️❤️🤍🤍 Great Friends — first time — 800,000 Stardust
• •❤️❤️❤️🤍 Ultra Friends — first time — 80,000 Stardust
• •❤️❤️❤️❤️ Best Friends — first time — 40,000 Stardust
• •Already have it in Pokédex — Standard trade cost — flat 100 Stardust

Where to find people to trade regionals with

• •GO Fest events — Players travel from all over the world, making it the best place for regional trades
• •Local Pokémon GO community groups — Find your city's Facebook or Discord group
• •International travellers in your area — Airports, tourist areas — travellers often carry regionals
• •Online coordination + local meetup — Arrange the trade online, meet locally to complete it