Wonder Trade

Curious about Wonder Trade in Pokémon Sun and Moon? Learn about the risks and rewards of trading blindly, and what to do if you get a suspicious Pokémon.

So, you've heard about Wonder Trade in Pokémon Sun and Moon, huh? It sounds pretty cool on paper – just toss a Pokémon out there and see what you get back, right? Well, it's not quite that simple, and honestly, it's often more trouble than it's worth.

The Downside: Mostly Junk

Here's the deal: since nobody knows who you're trading with, there's zero incentive for people to send you anything good. Most of the time, you're going to end up with what most people would consider 'junk' Pokémon. But hey, one person's trash is another person's treasure, right? Maybe that 'junk' is a Pokémon you haven't caught yet, or maybe it's a Pokémon someone else was done breeding and you can use it for your own breeding projects. You never know!

The Suspiciously Good Stuff

Now, if you *do* miraculously get something amazing – like a shiny Pokémon or a Level 100 with perfect stats – you should be a little skeptical. While there are some really generous trainers out there, the chances of getting something that good legitimately are incredibly slim. If you receive a Pokémon like that, it's almost certainly either cloned (because cloning doesn't hurt the original) or, even worse, it's been hacked.

Hacked or Cloned Pokémon: What's the Big Deal?

Honestly, for your own personal collection, having a cloned or hacked Pokémon usually won't cause any problems. You can still use them in your game. Just be aware of what you're trading for, and don't get your hopes up too high for these kinds of trades.