Do Trades Count as Catches in Pokemon Go?
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Have you ever wondered if swapping critters with your pals in ‘Pokemon Go’ counts as snagging new ones? Let’s break it down.
So, you’re swapping your precious Pokemon with a friend and thinking, does this count as catching them? We’ve got the scoop!
Short Answer: Nope, They Don’t
When you trade Pokemon with a friend, it doesn’t add to your ‘caught’ Pokemon count. The magic of trading lets you swap Pokemon, but it’s not the same as catching them in the wild or any other way in the game.
Think of trading as a Pokemon swap meet. You’re getting a new Pokemon, sure, but you didn’t catch it with a Poke Ball. That’s the key difference. Catching involves a Poke Ball and that triumphant click when you’ve successfully snagged a Pokemon.
Why This Matters
Knowing the difference can help you strategize, especially when you’re aiming to fulfill certain in-game achievements that require catching Pokemon. Trading is great for filling up your Pokedex and getting that Pokemon that’s been eluding you, but it won’t help with tasks that need you to catch Pokemon.
Plus, trading has its own cool perks like getting Pokemon with better stats, which is something catching doesn’t guarantee. It’s a win-win, just in a different column of the score sheet.
Trade and Play with Playbite
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With Playbite, you dive into a world of casual games, earn points, and trade those points for awesome rewards, including PokeCoins. It’s like trading Pokemon but with games and rewards. Ready to add some extra fun to your Pokemon journey? Download the Playbite app now and start playing to win!
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