Surprise Trade

Learn how to perform a Surprise Trade in Pokemon Sword and Shield using the Y-Comm. Discover what to expect and how to be a good trading partner.

Alright, let's talk about Surprise Trade in Pokémon Sword and Shield! It's like a mystery gift, but with Pokémon. You never know what you're gonna get, which can be super exciting, or... well, a bit disappointing sometimes. Think of it as a fun little lottery for your Pokémon collection.

Here's the lowdown on how to do it:

1. First things first, you gotta open up the Y-Comm. Just press the Y Button while you're out and about in the game world.
2. Once the Y-Comm menu is up, you'll see options to trade locally or over the Internet. If you wanna trade with folks online, make sure you're set to Internet mode. You can switch between local and Internet by pressing the or - Button.
3. When you're all set, hit the “Surprise Trade” button. It's usually right there at the top of the menu.
4. The game will then ask you to pick a Pokémon from your Boxes to send away. Choose wisely – you're giving this one away!
5. After you've picked your Pokémon, you'll need to save your game. This is important!
6. Your trade request will then get a stamp, and the game will start looking for someone else who's also looking for a Surprise Trade. You'll see “Searching…” pop up in the bottom-left corner.
7. Once you're matched up with someone, the text will change to “Trade completed!”
8. Open up the Y-Comm again to see what Pokémon you received. Fingers crossed it's something cool!

So, what's the deal with what you actually get?

Look, the stories you hear about getting super rare, shiny, or perfect IV Pokémon through Surprise Trade? They *can* happen, but honestly, the chances are incredibly slim. Most of the time, you're going to get Pokémon that other players didn't want – think common Pokémon or ones they've bred a ton of. It's rare to get something truly amazing, and if you do, it might even be a hacked Pokémon!

But don't dismiss it entirely!

Even the