Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the first open world Pokémon titles, and thus offer a variety of Pokémon to find and catch. Some of these are exclusive versions. However, there are trade codes that you can use to easily get the opposite exclusives. This might leave you wondering how to use trade codes and what the best trade codes are in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Best Pokémon Scarlet and Purple Trading Codes (by Austin John Plays)
Below you can find the most popular trading codes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These are used to get the version exclusives for both Scarlet and Violet, as well as other Pokemon. Notable is the Ditto trade, which will get a foreign Ditto, allowing you to use the Masuda method to breed shiny Pokemon. Here are the best trade codes to use in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Ditto for Ditto: 4448 – 4448
- Koraidon for Miraidon: 0399 – 0400
- Sprigatito for Fuecoco: 0001 – 0004
- Sprigatite for Quaxly: 0001 – 0007
- Fuecoco for Quaxly: 0004 – 0007
- Armarouge for Ceruledge: 0166 – 0167
- Pokemon holding Auspicious Armor for Pokemon holding Malicious Armor: 0166 – 0167
- Stonejourner for Eiskue: 0319 – 0320
- Oranguru for Passimano: 0313 – 0314
- Paldean Fire Tauros for Paldean Water Tauros: 0223 – 0223
- Stunky for Gulpin: 0227 – 0140
- Skuntank for Swalot: 0227 – 0140
- Drifloon for Misdreaus: 0143 – 0114
- Drifblim for Mismagius: 0143 – 0114
- Skrelp for Clauncher: 0337 – 0339
- Dragalge for Clawitzer: 0337 – 0339
- Larvitar for Bagon: 0316 – 0276
- Pupitar for Shelgon: 0316 – 0276
- Tyranitar for Salamence: 0316 – 0276
- Deino for Dreepy: 0370 – 0305
- Zweilous for Drakloak: 0370 – 0305
- Hydration for Dragapult: 0370 – 0305
- Large Fang for Iron Steps: 0376 – 0382
- Roaring Moon for Iron Valiant: 0397 – 0400
- Slither Wing for Iron Moth: 0380 – 0386
- Brutal Hood for Iron Hands: 0378 – 0384
- Cry for Iron Pack: 0377 – 0383
- Flutter Mane for Iron Jugulis: 0379 – 0385
- Sandy Shocks for Iron Valiant: 0381 – 0387
All Teal Mask Trading Codes for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
- Aipom for Gligar – 1047
- Gligar for Aipom – 1121
- Ambipom for Gliscor – 1048
- Gliscor for Ambipom – 1122
- Mortuary for Cramorant – 1095
- Cramorant for Morpeko – 0185
- Graveler for Graveler – 1081
- Gurdurr for Gurdurr – 1086
- Phantump for Phantump – 1068
- Poliwhirl for Poliwhirl (Both holding King's Rock) – 1040
- Dusclops for Dusclops (Both holding Reaper Cloth) – 1140
- Feebas for Feebas (Both holding Prism Scale) – 1158
Related: How trading works in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
How to use Trading Codes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
To use trading codes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you must go to the Poké Portal. You will need to be connected to the internet to use this feature. With any business, make sure you are trading the correct Pokemon, and your trading partner offers the correct Pokémon before accepting the trade. Here's how to use trading codes to trade in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Press X to open the Main Menu.
- Press L to to connect to the internet.
- Choose Poke Portal.
- Choose Link Business.
- Choose Set Link Code and enter code.
- click on Start Searching.
What do Trading Codes do in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
Trade Codes can be used with your friends to set up trades, or you can use specific business codes trade with a random player. Using the codes above will put you in specific trades and allow you to complete your Pokédex by collecting exclusives. Additionally, trading for a Ditto that is another language will increase your odds of breeding a shiny Pokemon.
Related: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Where to find Charcadet and How to Evolve into Armarouge & Ceruledge
Trading Codes are a great way to get Pokemon that can't be caught in your version, especially the Paradox Pokemon. We have used these above with success and have confirmed that they work. Remember that some players may not know these codes and just enter random numbers. This can lead to some trades having the wrong Pokemon.
How to get more Trading Codes for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, explained
These are the current trading codes for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, presented and suggested by Austin John Plays. The Youtuber posted a video and uploaded the codes to Twitter also and explained how each trading code works. However, there are no trade codes for every Pokemon.
But if you're looking for a Pokémon business that isn't listed above, there's a forum on Reddit where you can make specific requests called. PokémonTrades. If you choose to use this site, make sure you read the rules and be careful when trading. Everyone businesses are made at your own riskso make sure the correct Pokemon is traded before accepting any trade.
If new Pokémon trading codes are created and agreed upon for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, we will update this list with the new codes. You can follow Austin John Plays further Twitter and YouTube also to stay on top of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trading codes.
Why aren't my Trading Codes working in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
There are a number of reasons why your trade codes are not working in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The most common will be that yours internet is acting, so check your connection and make sure you have a strong internet connection. If you go offline while trading, it can cause problems.
Alternatively, you may have entered the code incorrectly and thus trade Pokémon that are not requested with that trade code. This will likely cause the player you are trading with to cancel the trade. Make sure you've entered the code correctly and are bidding on the correct Pokemon.
sometimes, players may choose not to trade for other reasons or maybe accidentally click the cancel button. Other players may also enter the codes incorrectly, so don't trade your Pokemon if they don't offer the requested Pokemon. You can cancel the trade and simply start another trade.
Sometimes you may need to do the trade a few times, as some trade codes are interchangeable, such as evolutions. This also applies to the Ditto trading code, because sometimes the player you are trading with will have the same language and thus will not want to trade for your Ditto.
For more information on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, check out When should you evolve Charcadet to Ceruledge/Armarouge in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Which is better Koraidon or Miraidon? Can you get both? in Professional Game Guides.
