Trading Pokémon has always been a key part of the main series games, and that continues in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with its Mega Dimension DLC. Some Pokémon only fully evolve when you trade them to another player, either in person or online.
If you’re a Pokémon trainer aiming to complete the Pokedex in PLZA and experience everything the game offers, it’s important to know which Pokémon require trading to evolve. This is especially true for those that need specific held items during the trade.
So, in this article, I’m seeing details on all the Pokémon you can catch in Legends: Z-A, including the ones that are totally exclusive to the new Mega Dimension DLC, plus all the Pokémon from the original game. It’s a complete list, which is awesome!
All Trade Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon That Evolve When Traded
There are five (5) Pokemon that evolve when they are traded to another player in Legends: Z-A.
| Pokemon | Evolution Method | Evolved Form |
|---|---|---|
 |
Trade Kadabra |
 |
 |
Trade Machoke |
 |
 |
Trade Haunter |
 |
 |
Trade Pumpkaboo |
 |
 |
Trade Phantump |
 |
All Held Item Trade Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon That Evolve When Traded With a Held Item
In Legends: Z-A, nine Pokémon evolve when you trade them while they’re holding a specific item.
| Pokemon | Evolution Method | Evolved Form |
|---|---|---|
 |
Trade Scyther while it is holding an Metal Coat. |
 |
 |
Trade Slowpoke while it is holding an King’s Rock. |
 |
 |
Trade Onix while it is holding an Metal Coat. |
 |
 |
Trade Swirlix while it is holding an Whipped Dream. |
 |
 |
Trade Spritzee while it is holding an Satchet. |
 |
 |
Trade Feebas while it is holding an Prism Scale. |
 |
 |
Trade Porygon while it is holding an Upgrade. |
 |
|
|
Trade Porygon2 while it is holding an Dubious Disc. |
 |
 |
Trade Galarian Slowpoke while it is holding an Galarica Cuff. |
 |
|
|
Trade Galarian Slowpoke while it is holding an Galarica Wreath. |
 |
If you evolve a Pokémon by trading and the evolution needs a Held Item, that item will be used up in the process. For example, when a Scyther evolves into a Scizor, the Metal Coat it was holding will be gone after the trade.
Read More
- All Skyblazer Armor Locations in Crimson Desert
- All Shadow Armor Locations in Crimson Desert
- How to Get the Sunset Reed Armor Set and Hollow Visage Sword in Crimson Desert
- Marni Laser Helm Location & Upgrade in Crimson Desert
- Best Bows in Crimson Desert
- All Helfryn Armor Locations in Crimson Desert
- All Golden Greed Armor Locations in Crimson Desert
- How to Craft the Elegant Carmine Armor in Crimson Desert
- Keeping Large AI Models Connected Through Network Chaos
- One Piece Chapter 1179 Preview: The Real Imu Arrives in Elbaf
2026-01-09 19:36