Discover all four in-game Pokémon trades in Platinum! Find out where to get each Pokémon and what you need to offer for Abra, Chatot, Haunter, and Magikarp.
Hey there! So, besides trading with your friends or using the super-convenient Global Trade Station (GTS), did you know there are actually some Pokémon you can snag through in-game trades? Yep, there are four trainers scattered across Sinnoh who are willing to swap Pokémon with you. It's a neat way to fill out your Pokédex or get a specific Pokémon you might be having trouble finding. Let's go over where to find these trainers and what Pokémon they're looking for!
Here's a breakdown of the in-game trades:
| Pokemon you get | Traded Pokemon | Info |
| Abra | Machop | You'll find this trade in Oreburgh City. Head to the second condominium building, and a woman inside will offer you an Abra in exchange for a Machop. If you need a Machop, don't worry! You can find one on Route 207, which is just north of Oreburgh City. She'll even attach an Oran Berry to the Machop she gives you, which is a nice little bonus. |
| Chatot | Buizel | Make your way to Eterna City and find the condominium located right next to the Pokémart. Inside, there's a trainer who wants to trade a Chatot for a Buizel. Buizel can be found in a couple of spots, including Route 205 and the Valley Windworks. Keep an eye out for them there! |
| Haunter | Medicham | In Snowpoint City, look for a house in the upper-left corner of the town. Inside, a trainer is looking to trade a Medicham for a Haunter. You can catch a Medicham on Route 217, which isn't too far from Snowpoint City itself. Quick heads-up: the Haunter you receive will be holding an Everstone, which means it won't evolve through trading until you remove it. So, remember to take that off if you want your Haunter to evolve! |
| Magikarp | Finneon | This one's a bit unique! Head over to Route 226. You'll find a house smack-dab in the middle of the route with a Hiker inside. He's looking for a Finneon and, in return, will give you a special German Magikarp. You can find Finneon on several routes (like 205, 218, 219, and 220) once you get the Good Rod or an even better fishing rod. Good luck snagging one! |
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