Pokémon Legends Z-A: Full NPC Trade Guide (Includes Galarian Slowpoke & Alolan Raichu)

Summary:

NPC trades provide preset Pokémon with unique traits you can’t obtain through wild encounters.

Each exchange often unlocks side missions that expand Lumiose City’s story depth.

Regional Pokémon from older generations make these trades valuable for both collectors and battle teams.

Pokémon Legends Z-A NPC Trades continues the charm with special in-game exchanges making trades a fun tradition. If you want to fill your Pokédex faster, exchange and obtain new companions early in your adventure. In Lumiose City, there are four trainers offering special Pokémon deals that reward unique partners you can’t easily find elsewhere.

How NPC Trades Work in Lumiose City

There are a lot of trainers who’s eager to deal in Lumiose City. They will offer fair exchange if you bring the right companion. Progress naturally as you explore since most of these missions unlock after completing certain objectives. You will get a team member with a preset level and nature, which adds flavor to each deal.

Find the trainers and talk to them after meeting the required conditions to start swapping. With creatures from distant regions or rare species, this makes each mission simple but rewarding.

Pikachu for Heracross

You will do the first swap early in the game. On the north Wild Zone 4, travel to the Passage du Palais shopping area. Look for the friendly trainer named Tracie, she’s standing near the shops. She will request a Pikachu and give you a Heracross in exchange.

Making an excellent early-game addition, Heracross comes at level 12 with a Brave Nature. Catch a Pikachu in Wild Zone 3 to prepare. To balance a reliable Bug and Fighting-type companion, this deal is great for your team.

Abra for Riolu

Next, head east of Wild Zone 3 to the Academie Etoile area. After finishing Main Mission 10, talk to a student named Bond near the courtyard. He will swap his Riolu for an Abra you caught.

A strong and dependable Fighting-type ally, Riolu is level 25 with a Rash Nature and evolves into the mighty Lucario. Abra can be tricky to catch because of its teleporting behavior, you will see it in Wild Zone 5. This deal is ideal if you want to strengthen your team with a strong offensive partner.

Slowpoke for Galarian Slowpoke

Once you’ve completed Main Mission 14, travel to South Boulevard near Wild Zone 10. You will find Quille, wearing a gray sweater and backpack, a trader. She wants your regular Slowpoke in exchange for her Galarian Slowpoke.

With a Hasty Nature, the Galarian variant arrives at Level 30. This exchange is worth doing right away since Kantonian Slowpoke is easy to catch nearby. With Galarian Slowpoke’s Psychic typing, you will have an advantage over various opponents and open new evolution paths later.

Raichu for Alolan Raichu

The final and most exciting deal happens much later in the story. After completing Main Mission 37, go outside Quasartico Inc. and meet Griddella. She offers her Alolan Raichu but only after you defeat her Raichu in battle. You can exchange your regular Raichu for her Alolan variant if you win.

Featuring a stunning Electric-Psychic typing, this Alolan Raichu comes at level 64. Evolve a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone to prepare. By adding a stylish regional form to your collection and a rare Pokémon is what this swap gives you.

Final Thoughts

The Pokémon Legends Z-A NPC Trades system brings the joy of discovery and connection that defines the series. Every deal enriches your adventure, whether you’re trading a Pikachu for Hearacross or earning an Alolan Raichu. These opportunities are your ticket to a stronger team and more complete Pokédex.

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