How to Transfer a Pokemon in Pokemon GO: A Simple Guide

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Ever wondered how to shuffle your Pokemon collection in Pokemon GO? Swapping out your duplicates or less powerful creatures is a key part of the game. Let’s dive into the specifics of transferring Pokemon.
Transferring a Pokemon in Pokemon GO means sending a Pokemon from your collection back to Professor Willow. In return, you get goodies like Pokemon candies. But how exactly does one do this?
Steps to Transfer a Pokemon
To transfer a Pokemon, first, open your Pokemon GO app and navigate to your Pokemon collection. Find the creature you wish to transfer. It’s a tough choice, but sometimes necessary!
Next, tap on the Pokemon and look for the menu button (it looks like three horizontal lines or sometimes a button with more options). Tap on it, and you’ll see the option to transfer the Pokemon. Confirm your choice, and voila, Professor Willow has a new friend, and you’ve got some precious candy.
Getting PokeCoins with Playbite
Did you know you can earn PokeCoins by simply having fun? Download the Playbite app, where you can play lots of cool games and earn rewards. Among these rewards? PokeCoins! Trade them in Pokemon GO for cool items.

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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