Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In-Game Trades and Gift Pokémon

Acquire unique Pokémon through in-game trades and gift Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Add valuable creatures with specific Natures and items.

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In-Game Trades and Gift Pokémon

Beyond catching Pokémon in the wild, trainers in the Hoenn region have opportunities to acquire unique Pokémon through in-game trades with NPCs and as special gifts. These Pokémon often come with specific Natures, Abilities, or even hold rare items, making them valuable additions to your team or Pokédex.

In-Game Trades

In-game trades are a fantastic way to obtain Pokémon that might otherwise be difficult to find or to get a head start with a strong team member. Always have the requested Pokémon ready in your party or PC before initiating a trade.

  • Hawlucha for Bagon (Route 113)
    • Location: Inside the Glass Workshop on Route 113.
    • NPC: A Trainer named "Brendan" (not your rival, but a different NPC).
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 20 Bagon.
    • Pokémon Requested: Any Hawlucha.
    • Strategy: Hawlucha can be found relatively early in the game on Route 111 (Desert Area) or Route 112. Catch one and bring it to the Glass Workshop. Bagon is a Dragon-type Pokémon that evolves into Shelgon and then Salamence, a powerful pseudo-legendary, making this trade highly recommended for early-game power. The traded Bagon will have the Rock Head Ability.
  • Skitty for Plusle (Route 103)
    • Location: In a house on Route 103, accessible after obtaining the Balance Badge.
    • NPC: A young girl.
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 15 Plusle.
    • Pokémon Requested: Any Skitty.
    • Strategy: Skitty can be found on Route 116. Plusle is an Electric-type Pokémon that can be useful against Flying and Water types. This trade is more for Pokédex completion or if you specifically want a Plusle early on, as it's not a particularly rare Pokémon otherwise. The traded Plusle will have the Plus Ability.
  • Mawile for Sableye (Route 112 - Alpha Sapphire Only)
    • Location: Inside the Cable Car station on Route 112.
    • NPC: A Trainer.
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 30 Sableye.
    • Pokémon Requested: Any Mawile.
    • Strategy: This trade is exclusive to Alpha Sapphire. Mawile can be caught on Victory Road. Sableye is a Dark/Ghost-type with no weaknesses before the introduction of Fairy-types, making it a defensively interesting Pokémon. The traded Sableye will have the Keen Eye Ability.
  • Sableye for Mawile (Route 112 - Omega Ruby Only)
    • Location: Inside the Cable Car station on Route 112.
    • NPC: A Trainer.
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 30 Mawile.
    • Pokémon Requested: Any Sableye.
    • Strategy: This trade is exclusive to Omega Ruby. Sableye can be caught on Victory Road. Mawile is a Steel/Fairy-type with a powerful Mega Evolution. The traded Mawile will have the Hyper Cutter Ability.

Gift Pokémon

Gift Pokémon are special encounters where an NPC directly gives you a Pokémon, often after completing a specific task or reaching a certain point in the story. These are often unique and cannot be found in the wild.

  • Starter Pokémon (Littleroot Town)
    • Location: Professor Birch's Lab in Littleroot Town.
    • NPC: Professor Birch.
    • Pokémon Offered: Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip (Level 5).
    • Strategy: This is your very first Pokémon! Choose wisely based on your preferred playstyle and type matchups against early Gym Leaders. Treecko is Grass-type, Torchic is Fire-type, and Mudkip is Water-type.
  • Castform (Weather Institute)
    • Location: Weather Institute on Route 119, after defeating Team Aqua/Magma.
    • NPC: A scientist.
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 30 Castform.
    • Strategy: After saving the Weather Institute from Team Aqua (Alpha Sapphire) or Team Magma (Omega Ruby), speak to the scientist on the second floor. Castform is a Normal-type Pokémon with the unique Forecast ability, allowing it to change form based on the weather. It comes holding a Mystic Water.
  • Cosplay Pikachu (Contest Hall - Slateport City)
    • Location: Slateport City Contest Hall.
    • NPC: Lisia.
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 20 Cosplay Pikachu.
    • Strategy: After entering your very first Pokémon Contest Spectacular, Lisia will gift you a special Pikachu that can change its costume and learn unique moves based on its outfit. This Pikachu is essential for participating in all five Contest categories with a single Pokémon.
  • Lapras (Southern Island - Post-Game)
    • Location: Southern Island.
    • NPC: N/A (found in the wild, but a unique encounter).
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 30 Lapras.
    • Strategy: After defeating the Elite Four and becoming Champion, you can find a Lapras on Southern Island. This is a one-time encounter, so save beforehand if you want to reset for a specific Nature or IVs. Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon.
  • Latias/Latios (Southern Island - Story Event)
    • Location: Southern Island.
    • NPC: Steven Stone.
    • Pokémon Offered: A Level 30 Latias (Alpha Sapphire) or Latios (Omega Ruby).
    • Strategy: This legendary Pokémon is given to you as part of the main story progression after a specific event on Southern Island. It comes holding its respective Mega Stone (Latiasite or Latiosite). This is a mandatory encounter.