Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trade codes for version exclusives

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, there are version-exclusive Pokemon for players to get, but not everyone has a friend to trade with to complete the Pokedex. This guide will provide the trade codes you need and how to use them.

The Pokedex for Game Freak’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a pretty Le Chonk-y one with 400 Pokemon to catch or evolve, taking the overall Pokedex into the four-digit territory.

As usual, there are differences between Scarlet and Violet, and one of them is the version-exclusive Pokemon you can catch. In years gone by, players were encouraged to locally trade with players who owned the other version of the game to help fill out their Pokedex.

With the latest generations, Nintendo and Game Freak have made it easier for players to complete their Pokedex. So, let’s run through Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s trade codes, what they are, and what they’ll get you.

• Every Pokemon Scarlet & Violet version-exclusive trade code
• Every Pokemon Scarlet & Violet starter Pokemon trade code
• How to use trade codes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Every Pokemon Scarlet & Violet version-exclusive trade code

Depending on which version you buy, your copy of Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet will contain version-exclusive Pokemon that simply won’t appear in the other title.

Meaning that if you want to catch every Pokemon and have a completed Pokedex to show for your efforts, you’ll need to trade with a user who has the alternative game. If you have Pokemon Scarlet, then you’ll have to trade with someone who has Pokemon Violet, and vice versa.

Let’s run through every version-specific Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet and the community-recognized trade codes used:

Pokemon you have	Pokemon you want	Trade code
Armarouge	Ceruledge	0166 – 0167
Stonjourner	Eiscue	0319 – 0320
Oranguru	Passimian	0313 – 0314
Tauros (Fire)	Tauros (Water)	0223 – 0223
Stunky	Gulpin	0227 – 0140
Skuntank	Swalot	0227 – 0140
Drifloon	Misdreavus	0143 – 0114
Drifblim	Mismagius	0143 – 0114
Skrelp	Clauncher	0337 – 0339
Dragalge	Clawitzer	0337 – 0339
Larvitar	Bagon	0316 – 0276
Pupitar	Shelgon	0316 – 0276
Tyranitar	Salamence	0316 – 0276
Deino	Dreepy	0370 – 0305
Zweilous	Drakloak	0370 – 0305
Hydreigon	Dragapult	0370 – 0305
Great Tusk	Iron Treads	0376 – 0382
Scream Tail	Iron Bundle	0377 – 0383
Brute Bonnet	Iron Hands	0378 – 0384
Flutter Mane	Iron Jugulis	0379 – 0385
Slither Wing	Iron Moth	0380 – 0386
Sandy Shocks	Iron Thorns	0381 – 0387
Roaring Moon	Iron Valiant	0397 – 0398
Koraidon	Miraidon	0399 – 0400

Every Pokemon Scarlet & Violet starter Pokemon trade code

Every new generation of Pokemon poses a serious question to trainers: which starter Pokemon do you choose? The reality is we’d like to have all three at our disposal, but that would be too easy.

So Game Freak forces you to choose between a Fire-type, a Water-type, and a Grass-type, in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s case: Fuecoco, Quaxly, or Sprigatito.

So, if you’ve picked one and want the other two added to your party, or need them to complete your Pokedex, here are the common trade codes to use:

Pokemon you have	Pokemon you want	Trade code
Sprigatito	Fuecoco	0001 – 0004
Sprigatito	Quaxly	0001 – 0007
Fuecoco	Sprigatito	0001 – 0004
Fuecoco	Quaxly	0004 – 0007
Quaxly	Sprigatito	0001 – 0007
Quaxly	Fuecoco	0004 – 0007

How to use trade codes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Using trade codes requires a player to visit the Poke Portal and use the Link Trade feature in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

We should point out that these trade codes aren’t officially designated by Game Freak or Nintendo, but by AustinJohnPlays, a content creator whose trade codes have become widely accepted by the community.

Here are my proposed #PokemonScarletandviolet trade codes! Trade for starters, Masuda Dittos, Version Exclusive Pokemon, and Paradox Pokemon with these codes. The more these codes spread, the better it works. Info on HOW this works here: https://t.co/AUg97pk4Ep pic.twitter.com/W0E8vYfb4C

— Austin John Plays (@AustinJohnPlays) November 20, 2022

For complete instructions on how to use trade codes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, here is every step:

1. Boot up your version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
2. Make sure your game is connected to the internet and the connection is stable.
3. Open up the main menu, in-game, by pushing Y.
4. Now, go to the Poke Portal option.
5. From here, select Link Trade.
6. It’s time to enter one of the trade codes we’ve listed above – depending on what you’re after.
7. Click Begin Searching.
8. You need to select the Pokemon you wish to trade in this transaction.
9. Double-check that you’re happy with what your virtual partner is offering.
10. Complete the trade and welcome the new Pokemon to your collection!

Always remember to double and triple-check the trade details as it may take several tries until the right Pokemon are agreed upon.

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That just about covers everything you need to know about trade codes and how they work in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. If you want even more guides for the game though, we’ve got you covered:

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