Trade evolutions are a staple of the mainline Pokemon games, and the trend continues in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and its Mega Dimension DLC as well. Pokemon that evolve via trade can only achieve their final form if they are traded to another player, either through local co-op or by using the internet.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Special Evolutions Guide
A guide explaining how to trigger all 64 special evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
For trainers looking to complete their Pokedex in PLZA and do everything there is to do in the game, knowing which Pokemon fall under this category is crucial information to have, especially if their trade evolution involves special Held Items as well.
All Trade Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon That Evolve When Traded
There are five (5) Pokemon that evolve when they are traded to another player in Legends: Z-A.
All Held Item Trade Evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon That Evolve When Traded With a Held Item
There are nine (9) Pokemon in Legends: Z-A that evolve when they are traded while holding a special Held Item.
When a trade evolution requires a Held Item, the item is consumed during the process. So if you evolve a Scyther into a Scizor, the Metal Coat will be destroyed.
- Released
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October 16, 2025
- ESRB
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Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
