In-Game Trades

Like the other games, there are numerous characters within the game who will gladly trade their Pokémon for one of yours. Pokémon Sword & Shield continue with this

Motostoke - Skwovet

Location: Motostoke

In Motostoke's Pokémon Center, you'll find a Lass. She will request a Bunnelby and, in exchange, she'll give you a Skwovet. It has a Dynamax Level of 1

Cheekers
Level 10
OT:Haley
ID:648753
Ability:Cheek Pouch
Hold Item:

Oran Berry
Mild Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 10
Tackle
Tail Whip
Bite
Stuff Cheeks
 
Trader requests a Bunnelby
Motostoke Trade Location

Turrfield - Kantonian Meowth

Location: Turrfield

In Turrfield's Gym, you will find a trainer from Kanto. They are looking for a Galarian Meowth and will offer you a Kantonian Meowth in exchange. This is the only way to get Kantonian Meowth natively in the game and the only way to get a Persian in the Pokédex. It has a Dynamax Level of 1

Cash
Level 18
OT:Mattia
ID:263455
Ability:Technician
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Timid Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 18
Scratch
Pay Day
Bite
Last Resort
 
Trader requests a Galarian Meowth
Motostoke Trade Location

Hulbury - Cottonee

Location: Hulbury

In Hulbury's market, you'll find a trainer looking for a Minccino and will offer you a Cottonee. It has a Dynamax Level of 1

Candyfloss
Level 23
OT:Grazia
ID:101154
Ability:Prankster
Hold Item:
No item
Modest Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 23
Mega Drain
Razor Leaf
Growth
Last Resort
 
Trader requests a Minccino
Hulbury Trade Location

Hammerlocke - Togepi

Location: Hammerlocke

By the battlefield outside of Hammerlocke's vault, you'll find a trainer looking for a Toxel. If you give her one she will offer you a Togepi. It has a Dynamax Level of 1

Snips
Level 25
OT:Holly
ID:109591
Ability:Serene Grace
Hold Item:
No item
Timid Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 25
Ancient Power
Yawn
Metronome
Life Dew
 
Trader requests a Toxel
Hammerlocke Trade Location

Stow-on-Side - Hatenna

Location: Stow-on-Side

On top of the building in the far left, you'll find a trainer looking for a Maractus. In exchange, they'll give you a Hatenna in Sword or an Impidimp in Shield. It has a Dynamax Level of 1

Fringe
Level 30
OT:Romeo
ID:101101
Ability:Anticipation
Hold Item:
No item
Quiet Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 30
Aromatherapy
Psybeam
Heal Pulse
Dazzling Gleam
 
Trader requests a Maractus
Peepers
Level 30
OT:Romeo
ID:101101
Ability:Prankster
Hold Item:
No item
??? Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 30
Assurance
Swagger
Sucker Punch
Torment
 
Trader requests a Maractus
Stow-on-Side  Trade Location

Ballonlea - Unovan Yamask

Location: Ballonlea

In the Ballonlea Gym, you'll find a Poké Kid who has caught a Yamask abroad. They will offer it in exchange for a Galarian Yamask. This is the only way to natively get a Unovan Yamask and to evolve one into Cofagrigus It has a Dynamax Level of 2

Masky
Level 36
OT:Eve
ID:102534
Ability:Mummy
Hold Item:
No item
Bold Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 30
Hex
Mean Look
Grudge
Will-O-Wisp
 
Trader requests a Galarian Yamask
Ballonlea  Trade Location

Circhester - Throh & Sawk

Location: Circhester

At the ice cream stall in the south of Circhester, you'll find a man looking for a Vanillish, offering his Throh in Sword or Sawk in Shield, each of which can't be found natively in that game. It has a Dynamax Level of 2

Reddos
Level 37
OT:Grimm
ID:768945
Ability:Inner Focus
Hold Item:
No item
Adamant Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 37
Revenge
Bulk Up
Storm Throw
Vital Throw
 
Trader requests a Vanillish
Blubop
Level 37
OT:Grimm
ID:768945
Ability:Inner Focus
Hold Item:
No item
Adamant Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 37
Low Sweep
Bulk Up
Retaliate
Brick Break
 
Trader requests a Vanillish
Circhester  Trade Location

Spikemuth - Kantonian Mr. Mime

Location: Spikemuth

At the end of Spikemuth you will find a stall near the battle area. Talk to the Team Yell member there and he will offer you a Kantonian Mr. Mime in exchange for an Obstagoon. This is the only way to get Kantonian Mr. Mime in this game. It has a Dynamax Level of 1

Mymo
Level 40
OT:Edmund
ID:891846
Ability:Soundproof
Hold Item:
No item
Calm Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 40
Light Screen
Reflect
Safeguard
Sucker Punch
 
Trader requests a Obstagoon
Spikemuth  Trade Location

Wyndon - Duraludon

Location: Wyndon

In the fourth house down from Wyndon Stadium in the east, you'll find a man who wants a Frosmoth. In exchange, he'll give you a Duraludon. It has a Dynamax Level of 3

Linear
Level 50
OT:Kapoor
ID:101141
Ability:Heavy Metal
Hold Item:
No item
Adamant Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 50
Iron Defense
Laser Focus
Dragon Claw
Night Slash
 
Trader requests a Frosmoth
Wyndon Trade Location

Isle of Armor - Different Forms

Location: Isle of Armor

In the Isle of Armor, you will find a trainer, usually around caves, who asks for a native form of a Pokémon. In exchange, she'll give you the form not native to the region. The location of this girl changes and the Pokémon she requests varies even from location

Meowth
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Unnerve
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Meowth
Farfetch'd
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Defiant
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Farfetch'd
Corsola
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Regenerator
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Corsola
Ponyta
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Flame Body
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Ponyta
Mr. Mime
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Technician
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Mr. Mime
Darumaka
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Inner Focus
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Darumaka
Zigzagoon
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Quick Feet
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Zigzagoon
Stunfisk
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Sand Veil
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Stunfisk
Weezing
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Levitate or Neutralizing Gas
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Weezing
Weezing
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Stench
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Weezing
Exeggutor
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Harvest
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Exeggutor
Marowak
Level 15
OT:Regina
ID:101141
Ability:Cursed Body
Hold Item:
No item
Random Nature.
Date Received. a Link Trade. Received at Level 15
 
Trader requests a Marowak
Isle of Armor