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Pokemon FAQ

Real questions from players, answered and fact-checked — Pokemon Champions first, plus trading, HOME transfers and the other games.

Main focus

Pokemon Champions FAQ

Battle passes, Stat Points, Mega Evolution, transfers into Champions and what to bring.

6 questions →

Other games & transfers

Trading & HOME Transfer FAQ

21 questions

Trade unlocks per game, Switch Online requirements, shiny types, marks, ribbons and legality basics.

  • · How many Pokemon are in each game's DLC Pokedex (Legends Z-A, Scarlet/Violet, Sword/Shield)?
  • · How far into each game do you have to be before you can trade Pokemon?

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet FAQ

14 questions

IV checking, EVs, obedience badges, evolution items, money farming and more for Gen 9.

  • · What is the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?
  • · How do you check IVs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (unlock the Judge function)?

Pokemon Legends Z-A FAQ

5 questions

Battle Bond, Mega Evolution without stones, TMs, alpha Pokemon and money tips in Z-A.

  • · Can you get Ash-Greninja in Pokemon Legends Z-A?
  • · How does Rayquaza Mega Evolve in Pokemon Legends Z-A without a Mega Stone?

Pokemon Sword & Shield FAQ

2 questions

Crowned forms, fusion legendaries and everything Galar players ask before transferring.

  • · How do you get Zacian and Zamazenta's Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms?
  • · How do you fuse Calyrex with Glastrier or Spectrier, and why does Pokemon HOME not show the rider form?