Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Can You Trade Eggs? [Full Answer]

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Can You Trade Eggs?

Trading has been an important part of Pokemon since the first games, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are no exception.

However, players have been wondering whether they can trade eggs or only Pokemon. The short answer is that yes, players can trade eggs with others.

If you’re trying to decide which Pokemon to trade, consider checking out our list of the best Pokemon for 6-star raids in the game.

In this guide, I will explain how players can trade eggs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and showcase how trading works.

Can You Trade Eggs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

How to Trade Eggs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
How to Trade Eggs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Thankfully, players can trade eggs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It works the exact same way as trading Pokemon. However, when trading eggs, there’s no way to guarantee what’s going to hatch from the egg.

The best option here is using the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet subreddit and specifically their Trade Requests Weekly Megathread. From there, players can give or ask for specific eggs for trading.

You can also keep an eye open on the subreddit in general since many people give away eggs with good IVs and natures.

Now that you know that it’s possible to trade eggs, let’s examine exactly what you need to do to start trading.

How to Trade in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Hatching an egg in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Hatching an egg in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Thankfully, trading is fairly straightforward in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Here’s everything you need to do, step-by-step:

  1. Ensure you have an ongoing Nintendo Online Subscription.
  2. Launch Pokemon Scarlet or Violet.
  3. Open the main menu and select Poke Portal.
  4. Press the left bumper to connect to the internet.
  5. Select Link Trade (or Surprise Trade if you don’t want to know what you’re getting).
  6. For Link Trades, coordinate with a friend and match their 8-digit Link Code.
  7. Select Begin Searching and once a match is found select the Pokemon you want to give and wait to receive your Pokemon.

Thankfully, this can be done from the get-go, right after finishing the tutorial and visiting the first Pokemon Center in Los Platos with Nemona.

Wrapping up

In summary, players can trade eggs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by following the exact same process as trading Pokemon.

The only difference is that they won’t know what they’re getting and it’s going to be similar to a Surprise Trade.

Now that you’re starting to understand how eggs work in the game, consider also checking out our guide on how to learn egg moves in the game. It’s actually fairly easy and totally worth it.

Do you prefer egg trading over Pokemon trading? Which Pokemon egg are you hoping to get? Let us know in the comments below.

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