The easiest and fastest way to get version exclusives, Paradox Pokemon, Trade Evolutions, and every Starter from previous generations is by using trade codes. So if you’re eager to fill your Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Pokedex, here are all the trade codes you can use in the game.
Every mainline Pokemon game has exclusive creatures that can only be caught in one version, and that’s no different in Scarlet & Violet, meaning there are quite a few creatures that you’ll only be able to get by trading with a friend or visiting their game.
But what if you don’t have any friends who are playing the opposite version of the game? That’s where trade codes come into play and we’ve gathered all of them here for your comfort.
Scarlet & Violet version exclusives trade codes
Some Pokemon only appear in either Scarlet or Violet, so these codes are designed to help you swap version exclusives, including those added in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC:
| TRADE CODE | POKEMON YOU HAVE | POKEMON YOU WANT |
|---|---|---|
| 0166 – 0167 | Armarouge | Ceruledge |
| 0319 – 0320 | Stonjourner | Eiscue |
| 0313 – 0314 | Oranguru | Passimian |
| 0223 – 0223 | Tauros (Fire) | Tauros (Water) |
| 0227 – 0140 | Stunky | Gulpin |
| 0227 – 0140 | Skuntank | Swalot |
| 0143 – 0114 | Drifloon | Misdreavus |
| 0143 – 0114 | Drifblim | Mismagius |
| 0337 – 0339 | Skrelp | Clauncher |
| 0337 – 0339 | Dragalge | Clawitzer |
| 0316 – 0276 | Larvitar | Bagon |
| 0316 – 0276 | Pupitar | Shelgon |
| 0316 – 0276 | Tyranitar | Salamence |
| 0370 – 0305 | Deino | Dreepy |
| 0370 – 0305 | Zweilous | Drakloak |
| 0370 – 0305 | Hydreigon | Dragapult |
| 0399 – 0400 | Koraidon | Miraidon |
| 0207 – 0190 | Gligar (DLC exclusive) | Aipom (DLC exclusive) |
| 0845 – 0877 | Cramorant (DLC exclusive) | Morpeko (DLC exclusive) |
| 0027 – 0037 | Alolan Vulpix (DLC exclusive) | Alolan Sandshrew (DLC exclusive) |
| 0408 – 0410 | Cranidos (DLC exclusive) | Shieldon (DLC exclusive) |
The list puts Scarlet’s version exclusive codes first, but they are the same regardless of which version you own. Enter the code and make sure the Trainer you’re paired with has the version exclusive Pokemon you need. If they don’t, simply exit the trade and try again.
Scarlet & Violet Paradox Pokemon trade codes
For those who haven’t explored Scarlet & Violet too deeply yet, each version has an exclusive type of Paradox Pokemon, with Scarlet focusing on ancient forms and Violet the future ones.
| TRADE CODE | POKEMON YOU HAVE | POKEMON YOU WANT |
|---|---|---|
| 0376 – 0382 | Great Tusk | Iron Treads |
| 0377 – 0383 | Scream Tail | Iron Bundle |
| 0378 – 0384 | Brute Bonnet | Iron Hands |
| 0379 – 0385 | Flutter Mane | Iron Jugulis |
| 0380 – 0386 | Slither Wing | Iron Moth |
| 0381 – 0387 | Sandy Shocks | Iron Thorns |
| 0397 – 0398 | Roaring Moon | Iron Valiant |
| 1020 – 1022 | Gouging Fire (DLC exclusive) | Iron Boulder (DLC exclusive) |
| 1021 – 1023 | Raging Bolt (DLC exclusive) | Iron Crown (DLC exclusive) |
Scarlet & Violet trade evolution codes
As most players know, certain Pokemon only evolve when traded, and sometimes they also require holding a specific item to trigger the process. These codes and held items will help you catch ‘them ’em all:
| TRADE CODE | POKEMON YOU HAVE | POKEMON YOU WANT | HELD ITEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0093 – 0093 | Haunter | Gengar | – |
| 2019 – 2019 | Scyther | Scizor | Metal Coat |
| 2075 – 2075 | Slowpoke | Slowking | King’s Rock |
| 0061 – 0061 | Poliwhirl | Politoed | King’s Rock |
| 0349 – 0349 | Feebas | Milotic | Prism Scale |
| 0075 – 0075 | Graveler | Golem | – |
| 0075 – 0075 | Alolan Graveler | Alolan Golem | – |
| 0533 – 0533 | Gurdurr | Conkeldurr | – |
| 0708 – 0708 | Phantump | Trevenant | – |
| 0356 – 0356 | Dusclops | Dusknoir | Reaper Cloth |
| 0112 – 0112 | Rhydon | Rhyperior | Protector |
| 0117 – 0117 | Seadra | Kingra | Dragon Scale |
| 0125 – 0125 | Electabuzz | Electivire | Electirizer |
| 0126 – 0126 | Magmar | Magmortar | Magamrizer |
| 0137 – 0137 | Porygon | Porygon2 | Upgrade |
| 0233 – 0233 | Porygon2 | Porygon-Z | Dubious Disk |
Scarlet & Violet Starters trade codes
The second part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC called The Indigo Disk added every starter from all previous generations to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and here are the codes you can trade them for:
| TRADE CODE | POKEMON YOU HAVE | POKEMON YOU WANT |
|---|---|---|
| 0906 – 0909 | Sprigatito | Fuecoco |
| 0906 – 0912 | Sprigatito | Quaxly |
| 0909 – 0912 | Fuecoco | Quaxly |
| 0001 – 0004 | Bulbasaur | Charmander |
| 0001 – 0007 | Bulbasaur | Squirtle |
| 0004 – 0007 | Charmander | Squirtle |
| 0152 – 0155 | Chikorita | Cyndaquil |
| 0152 – 0158 | Chikorita | Totodile |
| 0155 – 0158 | Cyndaquil | Totodile |
| 0252 – 0255 | Treecko | Torchic |
| 0252 – 0258 | Treecko | Mudkip |
| 0255 – 0258 | Torchic | Mudkip |
| 0387 – 0390 | Turtwig | Chimchar |
| 0387 – 0393 | Turtwig | Piplup |
| 0390 – 0393 | Chimchar | Piplup |
| 0495 – 0498 | Snivy | Tepig |
| 0495 – 0501 | Snivy | Oshawott |
| 0498 – 0501 | Tepig | Oshawott |
| 0650 – 0653 | Chespin | Fennekin |
| 0650 – 0656 | Chespin | Froakie |
| 0653 – 0656 | Fennekin | Froakie |
| 0722 – 0725 | Rowlet | Litten |
| 0722 – 0728 | Rowlet | Popplio |
| 0725 – 0728 | Litten | Popplio |
| 0810 – 0813 | Grookey | Scorbunny |
| 0810 – 0816 | Grookey | Sobble |
| 0813 – 0816 | Scorbunny | Sobble |
Before you trade your only starter Pokemon, you’ll want to breed more of it. You can do this by setting up a picnic with only a Ditto and your starter Pokemon in your party.
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After a while, eggs should begin to appear in the picnic basket next to the table. Then it’s simply a case of adding the egg to your party and waiting for it to hatch.
How to use trade codes
If you want to trade with other trainers using a Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trade code, you’ll need to go online and head to the Poke Portal.
Here’s how to trade with other Trainers using a code:
- Make sure your game is online by opening the menu with X and then pressing L.
- Once you’re connected to the internet, head to the Poke Portal menu.
- Select Link Trade.
- Enter your trade code from the tables above then select ‘Begin Searching’.
- Choose the Pokemon you want to trade.
- Check that your trade partner has chosen the Pokemon you want before confirming.
It’s worth remembering that Scarlet & Violet have been out for quite a while now, so you might struggle to find partners for certain trades – especially at unusual times.
What are trade codes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
Trade codes are unified codes (officially known as Link Codes in the game) that let you arrange Pokemon exchanges with Trainers around the world to get the creatures you both want, whether that’s swapping a Quaxly for a Fuecoco or trading a Scarlet-exclusive Scream Tail for a Violet-exclusive Iron Bundle.
On the lists, you’ll find all of the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trade codes you need to get version exclusives, starters, Paradox Pokemon, and Trade Evolutions, as well as the recent exclusive ‘mons, added in The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk DLC.
It’s worth noting that these are the codes suggested by Austin John Plays, which usually end up being the standard for Pokemon games.
That’s everything you need to know about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trade codes. Check out our guides with all the regular and Shiny sandwiches in the game, as well as everything about types to get ready for battle.