How to Trade Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon GO

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Wondering how you can exchange those sparkling, rare creatures known as shiny Pokemon with your friends in Pokemon GO? You’ve come to the right spot for answers!
Let’s dive into the colorful world of shiny Pokemon trading in Pokemon GO, and how you can start swapping these rare finds with others.
Quick Guide to Trading Shiny Pokemon
First off, both traders need to be at least level 10 in Pokemon GO. You gotta put in a little effort before you can start trading!
Next up, you and your friend need to be within 100 meters of each other. No long-distance trades here, folks—Pokemon GO wants you to feel the joy of trading up close and personal!
What You Need to Know Before Trading
Trading shiny Pokemon, or any Pokemon for that matter, isn’t free. It costs Stardust, and shiny Pokemon require a lot more Stardust, especially if they’re not already in your Pokedex. So, start saving up!
Also, once you trade a Pokemon, it’s a final deal. No take-backs or exchanges, which makes every trade pretty exciting.
Trade Your Way to More Fun with Playbite
Now, here’s a twist. Imagine playing fun games on your phone and earning rewards that can help you in Pokemon GO. That’s exactly what Playbite offers. Play casual games, rack up points, and redeem them for cool stuff like PokeCoins. Sounds like a win-win, doesn’t it?
So, why wait? Download the Playbite app now, start playing, and make your Pokemon GO adventures even more rewarding!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
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