Gift Pokémon
Complete list of all gift Pokémon and in-game trades in Pokémon Polished Crystal
This guide covers all gift Pokémon and in-game trades available throughout your journey in Pokémon Polished Crystal.
Gift Pokémon
Throughout your adventure, you'll receive various Pokémon as gifts from NPCs. Here's the complete list:
Early Game Gifts
| Pokémon | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile | Elm's Lab | Your starter Pokémon choice |
| Togepi (Egg) | Violet City Poké Center | Given by Professor Elm's aide |
| Odd Egg | Day Care | Contains a Shiny baby Pokémon with Hidden Ability and Dizzy Punch |
| Kenya (Spearow) | Route 35 Gate / Goldenrod | Delivery quest Pokémon |
Game Corner Prizes (Johto)
Available at Goldenrod Game Corner:
- Abra
- Cubone
- Clefairy
Mid-Game Gifts
| Pokémon | Location | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Eevee | Ecruteak Poké Center | Given by Bill (moved from his house) |
| Shuckie (Shuckle) | Cianwood | Talk to the man in the Pokémon Center |
| Dratini | Dragon's Den | Complete the Elder's quiz with correct answers; learns Extreme Speed only with correct answers |
| Tyrogue | Mt. Mortar | Requires Waterfall; defeat the Karate King |
Post-Elite Four Gifts
| Pokémon | Location | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Magikarp | Celadon University | Post-E4; knows Dragon Rage |
| Lyra's Starter (Egg) | Day Care | Post-E4; after winning four Kanto Gyms |
| Rival's Starter (Egg) | Dragon's Den | Post-E4; after defeating rival at Mt. Moon |
| Kanto Starter | Shamouti Poké Center | Post-E4; choose between Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle |
| Kanto Starter | Oak's Lab | Post-E4; receive a starter strong against your choice |
| Kanto Starter | Indigo Plateau | Post-E4; receive a starter weak to your choice |
| Special Togepi (Egg) | Sinjoh Ruins | Post-E4; Shiny with flawless IVs, Hidden Ability, and special moves |
Game Corner Prizes (Kanto)
Available at Celadon Game Corner (Post-Elite Four):
- Mr. Mime
- Eevee
- Porygon
Special Event: Odd Egg
The Odd Egg from the Day Care is guaranteed to hatch into a Shiny baby Pokémon with:
- Hidden Ability
- Dizzy Punch move
- Random baby Pokémon species
See the odd_eggs.asm file for exact species distribution.
In-Game Trades
All in-game trades have the following guarantees:
- Hidden Ability
- 14 IVs minimum across all stats
Trade List
| Location | You Give | You Receive | Nickname | Nature | Held Item | Ball | OT | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet City | Poliwag | Voltorb | Mimic | Hasty | Persim Berry | Premier | Kyle | 48926 |
| Goldenrod Dept. Store | Abra | Machop ♀ | Muscle | Adamant | Sitrus Berry | Level | Mike | 37640 |
| Goldenrod Harbor | Tentacool | Grimer ♀ | Gail | Careful | Eviolite | Lure | Jacques | 50082 |
| Ecruteak City | Farfetch'd | Doduo ♂ | Clarence | Hasty | Gold Leaf | Fast | Hari | 43972 |
| Olivine City | Steelix | Kangaskhan ♀ | Joey | Brave | Silk Scarf | Heavy | Tim | 29189 |
| Blackthorn City | Jynx | Mr. Mime ♀ | Doris | Timid | Pink Bow | Love | Emy | 00283 |
| Pewter City | Pinsir | Heracross ♂ | Paul | Jolly | Silver Powder | Park | Chris | 15616 |
| Route 14 | Wobbuffet | Chansey ♀ | Chance | Calm | Lucky Egg | Heal | Kim | 26491 |
Trade Benefits
Many of these trades offer excellent value:
- Chansey trade on Route 14 comes with a Lucky Egg
- Kangaskhan and Mr. Mime are exclusive to trades
- All traded Pokémon have beneficial natures for competitive use
- Hidden Abilities make these Pokémon immediately viable
Tips
- Don't skip the Odd Egg - It's a guaranteed Shiny with Hidden Ability!
- Answer correctly at Dragon's Den to get Dratini with Extreme Speed
- Save before trades if you want to soft-reset for specific IVs (though 14 minimum is guaranteed)
- Many post-game gifts require Kanto Gym progress - plan accordingly
- The Lucky Egg from the Chansey trade is invaluable for training
Coming Soon
According to the wiki, a trade for Galarian Weezing will be added in a future update.
For more detailed information, check the source files: