How to Wonder Trade Pokémon in Pokémon X and Y

Last Updated: February 7, 2019

Pokémon X and Y was a big step for the Pokémon franchise with many improvements from older games from the company. New 3D graphics, new Pokémon, and much more! Another feature in the X and Y games is having more of an ability to interact with other players via Internet. One feature is Wonder Trade! Wonder Trade is a very simple mechanic, you trade with another person (around the world!). You don't know what you're going to get, which makes it even more fun!

Steps

1
Catch or breed a Pokémon you want to trade off. It could be any level.
2
Nickname the Pokémon if desired.

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3
Turn on Internet Connection. If your 3DS is not configured to Internet status, be sure to do so.
4
Tap the button in the top middle of the PSS (Player Search System) program.
5
Find the 'Wonder Trade' option and tap it.
6
Save your game once you're connected to the Internet.
7
Pick a Pokémon from your party or PC to Wonder Trade.
8
Trade with another person.
- If you don't like what the person gave you, you can always Wonder Trade that!
- Some Pokémon Wonder Traded can be German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and much more! You can see where they originated from in the top left when you view their summary.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I trade Pokemon from Black 2 to Pokemon Y?

Community Answer

Impossible. If you want to trade from Black 2 and White 2 to X and Y, use Pokeman Bank.
Question

I got an Arceus from Wonder Trade. Is that common?

Community Answer

Absolutely not. You're very lucky. Don't trade it!
Question

How do I trade someone my Haunter so I can get a Gengar? I don't want another Pokemon; I just want a Gengar.

Community Answer

That requires a local or wireless trade, rather than a Wonder Trade. You may try making a trade with a local friend, or use the friend code of someone online.