Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Trading Codes for Version-Exclusive Pokémon

 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players who want to complete the Pokedex will need to do a lot of trading to achieve that goal. Luckily, many creators have put together networks of trading codes to exchange version-exclusive Pokemon.

 

Link Codes have existed in previous Pokemon games , allowing players to battle and trade with friends, but Game Freak's expansion of the number of characters in them has made setting up specific Trades in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet easier than ever. With eight characters to enter, you can simply enter the Pokedex Paldea number of the Pokemon you have and the Pokemon you want to trade for.

 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can Trade with NPCs in the game to receive certain Pokemon much earlier than they would normally encounter them.

The only moves are standardized Trades for specific Pokemon that have been applied by the player, including legendary Pokemon, all Paradox Pokemon, and normal Pokemon. This means that players will need to know which Pokemon they need to bring to swap for specific Pokemon.

Updated September 17, 2025: This guide includes trade codes for version-exclusive Pokemon in the base game, Scarlet and Violet, as well as the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion. However, there are still some Pokemon that they won't be able to register in their Pokedex unless they trade; namely, Pokemon that can only evolve through trade. If they don't have anyone they know to trade with, they can use the helpful codes added to this guide and find someone who wants to register the same Pokemon in their Pokedex.

Trade Codes for Version Exclusive Pokemon

Link Codes are used to Trade version-exclusive Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet , allowing players to exchange equivalent Pokemon in each game. This can be based on their in-game location, type, evolution, or evolution level.

 

For example, one standard trade is Armarouge for Ceruledge. Armarouge is the evolution of Charcadet exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet , while Ceruledge is the evolution of Pokemon Violet exclusive. Similarly, Iron Treads is Quaking Earth Titan in Pokemon Violet , while Great Tusk is its equivalent in Pokemon Scarlet ; these two Paradox Pokemon are standard swap pairs.

Here is the full list of Link Codes for exclusive Trade Pokemon in the base game:

Link Code	Scarlet	Violet
0166-0167	Armarouge	Ceruledge
0319-0320	Stonjourner	Escue
0313-0314	Oranguru	Passimian
0223-0223	Fire Taurus	Water Tauros
0227-0140	Stunky/Skuntank	Gulpin/Swalot
0143-0114	Drifloon/Drifblim	Misdreavus/Mismagius
0337-0339	Skrelp/Dragalge	Clauncher/Clawitzer
0316-0276	Larvitar/Pupitar/Tyranitar	Bagon/Shelgon/Salamence
0370-0305	Deino/Zweilous/Hydreigon	Dreepy/Drakloak/Dragapult
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
0399-0400	Koraidon	Miraidon

Here is the full list of Link Codes for the exclusive Trade Pokemon of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC:

Link Code	Scarlet	Violet
0207-0190	Gligar	Aipom
0845-0877	Cramorant	Morpeko
0027-0037	Vulpix	Sandshrew
0408-0410	Cranidos	Shieldon
1020-1022	Guiding Fire	Iron Boulder
1021-1023	Raging Bolt	Iron Crown

 

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Evolution Code via Trade

Below are the codes you should enter to Trade with someone looking to evolve a Pokemon via Trade in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet :

Link Code	Pokemon	Required item	Evolution
0075-0075	Graveler	No item	Golem
0112-0112	Rhydon	Protector	Rhyperior
0117-0117	Seadra	Dragon Scale	Kingdra
0125-0125	Electabuzz	Electrolyzer	Electivire
0126-0126	Magmar	Magmarizer	Magmortar
0137-0137	Porygon	Upgrade	Porygon2
0233-0233	Porygon2	Dubious Disk	Porygon-Z
0061-0061	Poliwhirl	King's Rock	Politoed
0093-0093	Haunter	No item	Gengar
0349-0349	Feebas	Prism Scale	Milotic
0356-0356	Dusclops	Reaper Cloth	Dusknoir
0533-0533	Gurdurr	No item	Conkeldurr
0708-0708	Phantom	No item	Trevenant

How to use Trade code

 

To enter one of the version-exclusive Link Trades, you must open the game menu and go to the Poke Portal . Then, select the Link Trade option and enter the eight-digit code along with the Pokemon they want to Trade.

Please note that these Trades involve strangers randomly entering the same trade code . This may result in you not being able to receive the desired Pokemon from the Trade partner they were matched with. If this happens, simply cancel the Trade, re-enter the same Trade code, and try again.

Koraidon and Miraidon

As for the specific Koraidon and Miraidon Trades, you should understand that these Trades are permanent. While you can arrange return Trades or " touch trades " with friends outside of the game, there is no way to communicate this to strangers you meet via link codes.

They'll most likely leave shortly after completing the Trade. The best way to complete the Pokedex without losing your Legendary Pokemon is to find a Trade partner on social media (or in real life) who's willing to agree to those terms.