Trading Pokemon Go From Afar: A Guide for the Geographically Challenged Trainer
Ah, Pokemon Go trading. A glorious mechanic that lets you fill your Pokedex and flex on your friends with that shiny Machamp you snagged... unless your friends live about as close as a Ditto to a dating app. Fear not, fellow trainer! This guide will turn you into a long-distance trading champion, all without needing a plane ticket (or a suspicious amount of Rare Candies).
The Pidgey on the Problem: The Trading Distance Struggle
Let's be honest, the vanilla trade distance in Pokemon Go is about as useful as a Magikarp without rain. You practically need to be sharing a couch to initiate a trade. This is where our quest for long-distance swaps truly begins.
Option 1: Become a Friend-itionaire
The most legit (and hilarious) way to trade across continents is to build a real-life friendship with your distant trade partner. Here's the plan:
- Friend- उन्हें ढूंढो (Hindi for "Friend- Find them") - [Insert obligatory "there are many dating apps in the sea" joke here].
- The Power of Gifting! - Shower them with virtual gifts (don't be creepy). Daily interactions boost your friendship level, unlocking increased trade distance.
- Operation: Friendship Bracelet - Once you're best buds (which might take longer than hatching a Riolu), you can trade from a whopping 100 meters away. That's practically teleporting... in the friend zone.
Option 2: Embrace Your Inner Mime (But the Psychic Kind)
This option involves some creative thinking, but a trainer's gotta do what a trainer's gotta do:
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- The Mysterious Third Party - There are rumors of apps that can... ahem... adjust your location. Not recommended by Niantic (the game developers), but that Farfetch'd from England won't catch itself, right?
Now, Before You Dash Off on a Trading Spree...
- Think Twice About Spoofing - While tempting, messing with location can get you in trouble with Niantic. A shadowban is no fun (trust me, my collection of Zubats agrees).
- Patience is a Virtue (Especially When Dealing with Legendaries) - Legendary trades require even higher friendship levels. Be prepared for the long haul (or convince your friend to move next door).
So there you have it, trainers! With a little creativity and maybe a sprinkle of social awkwardness, you can become a long-distance trading extraordinaire. Remember, the best trades are the ones that come with a good story (or at least a funny anecdote about accidentally teleporting to Antarctica). Now get out there and catch 'em all (from anywhere in the world)!
