All Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trade codes

Daniel Megarry
Trade Codes used to trade version exclusives in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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 CODEPOKEMON YOU HAVEPOKEMON YOU WANT
0166 – 0167ArmarougeCeruledge
0319 – 0320StonjournerEiscue
0313 – 0314OranguruPassimian
0223 – 0223Tauros (Fire)Tauros (Water)
0227 – 0140StunkyGulpin
0227 – 0140SkuntankSwalot
0143 – 0114DrifloonMisdreavus
0143 – 0114DrifblimMismagius
0337 – 0339SkrelpClauncher
0337 – 0339DragalgeClawitzer
0316 – 0276LarvitarBagon
0316 – 0276PupitarShelgon
0316 – 0276TyranitarSalamence
0370 – 0305DeinoDreepy
0370 – 0305ZweilousDrakloak
0370 – 0305HydreigonDragapult
0399 – 0400KoraidonMiraidon
0207 – 0190Gligar (DLC exclusive)Aipom (DLC exclusive)
0845 – 0877Cramorant (DLC exclusive)Morpeko (DLC exclusive)
0027 – 0037Alolan Vulpix (DLC exclusive)Alolan Sandshrew (DLC exclusive)
0408 – 0410Cranidos (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.

A trainer using trade codes to swap Pokemon

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 CODEPOKEMON YOU HAVEPOKEMON YOU WANT
0376 – 0382Great TuskIron Treads
0377 – 0383Scream TailIron Bundle
0378 – 0384Brute BonnetIron Hands
0379 – 0385Flutter ManeIron Jugulis
0380 – 0386Slither WingIron Moth
0381 – 0387Sandy ShocksIron Thorns
0397 – 0398Roaring MoonIron Valiant
1020 – 1022Gouging Fire (DLC exclusive)Iron Boulder (DLC exclusive)
1021 – 1023Raging 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 CODEPOKEMON YOU HAVEPOKEMON YOU WANTHELD ITEM
0093 – 0093HaunterGengar
2019 – 2019ScytherScizorMetal Coat
2075 – 2075SlowpokeSlowkingKing’s Rock
0061 – 0061PoliwhirlPolitoedKing’s Rock
0349 – 0349FeebasMiloticPrism Scale
0075 – 0075GravelerGolem
0075 – 0075Alolan GravelerAlolan Golem
0533 – 0533GurdurrConkeldurr
0708 – 0708PhantumpTrevenant
0356 – 0356DusclopsDusknoirReaper Cloth
0112 – 0112RhydonRhyperiorProtector
0117 – 0117SeadraKingraDragon Scale
0125 – 0125ElectabuzzElectivireElectirizer
0126 – 0126MagmarMagmortarMagamrizer
0137 – 0137PorygonPorygon2Upgrade
0233 – 0233Porygon2Porygon-ZDubious 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 CODEPOKEMON YOU HAVEPOKEMON YOU WANT
0906 – 0909SprigatitoFuecoco
0906 – 0912SprigatitoQuaxly
0909 – 0912FuecocoQuaxly
0001 – 0004BulbasaurCharmander
0001 – 0007BulbasaurSquirtle
0004 – 0007CharmanderSquirtle
0152 – 0155ChikoritaCyndaquil
0152 – 0158ChikoritaTotodile
0155 – 0158CyndaquilTotodile
0252 – 0255TreeckoTorchic
0252 – 0258TreeckoMudkip
0255 – 0258TorchicMudkip
0387 – 0390TurtwigChimchar
0387 – 0393TurtwigPiplup
0390 – 0393ChimcharPiplup
0495 – 0498SnivyTepig
0495 – 0501SnivyOshawott
0498 – 0501TepigOshawott
0650 – 0653ChespinFennekin
0650 – 0656ChespinFroakie
0653 – 0656FennekinFroakie
0722 – 0725RowletLitten
0722 – 0728RowletPopplio
0725 – 0728LittenPopplio
0810 – 0813GrookeyScorbunny
0810 – 0816GrookeySobble
0813 – 0816ScorbunnySobble

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.

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

A menu for Trade Codes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Trade Codes are just another name for Link 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:

  1. Make sure your game is online by opening the menu with X and then pressing L.
  2. Once you’re connected to the internet, head to the Poke Portal menu.
  3. Select Link Trade.
  4. Enter your trade code from the tables above then select ‘Begin Searching’.
  5. Choose the Pokemon you want to trade.
  6. 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.