Does Trading Count as Catching in Pokemon GO?

Ever wondered if swapping your Bulbasaur for a Charmander in Pokemon GO gets recorded as a catch? It’s a common question among trainers looking to fill their Pokedex without the legwork.

So, let’s dig into whether trading with friends in Pokemon GO counts the same as catching them wild in the great outdoors.

Short Answer: No, Trading Doesn’t Count as Catching

When you trade Pokemon with a fellow trainer, it doesn’t tick off as a catch in your Pokedex. Instead, the game records it as a trade. Although the traded Pokemon appears in your inventory and Pokedex if it’s a new entry, it won’t increase your ‘caught’ count.

This distinction is crucial for challenges and tasks where catching a specific number of Pokemon is required. So while trading is a fantastic way to complete your collection, it won’t help you with quests that need you to catch Pokemon.

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