{"id":1132665,"date":"2026-02-03T15:47:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=528537"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:47:50","slug":"how-to-get-lucky-trinkets-in-pokemon-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/how-to-get-lucky-trinkets-in-pokemon-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get Lucky Trinkets in Pok\u00e9mon Go"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/a> <\/em>has an item that gives you a guaranteed lucky trade called a \u201cLucky Trinket<\/strong>.\u201d This mysterious orb can only be obtained through very limited methods and is a hot item do to how useful it is.<\/p>\n

Below, we explain what Lucky Trinkets do, detail how to get them in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, and give you an idea of what kind of Pok\u00e9mon trade you may want to use this coveted item on.<\/p>\n

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What do Lucky Trinkets do?<\/h2>\n

The Lucky Trinket is a magical one-use item that allows you to instantly turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend<\/a><\/strong>. This works even if you\u2019re not Best Friends yet, so long as you are at least Great Friends already.<\/p>\n

This means that you can pretty much select and choose who to have a Lucky Trade<\/a> with, guaranteeing at least decent stats and the reduced Stardust upgrade cost with the Pok\u00e9mon you trade. After using the item and completing the trade, the Lucky status with your friend will disappear, as per usual with Lucky Trades.<\/p>\n

The Lucky Trinket will not allow you to trade with faraway friends and you can\u2019t use the Lucky Trinket on friends who are already lucky.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want people to use the trinket on you, you can also disable this option in your settings.<\/p>\n

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How to get a Lucky Trinket in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/h2>\n

As of this writing, the only way to get a Lucky Trinket is to reach rank 100 in the deluxe version of the Go Tour Pass<\/a><\/strong>, as part of the Go Tour: Unova event. Players who attended the Go Tour: Unova in-person events (in Los Angeles and Taipei) were also able to grab a Lucky Trinket for reaching rank 40 of their pass.<\/p>\n

Even then, if you get this Lucky Trinket, it\u2019s set to expire on Sunday, March 9, at 6 p.m.<\/strong> in your local time, so make sure to use it if you get one.<\/p>\n

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Since this is the first instance of Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2019s battle pass-like system in action and the first time we\u2019ve seen the Lucky Trinket in game, we don\u2019t know if or when it\u2019ll be available in the future. We\u2019ll update this guide when the Lucky Trinket makes its next appearance.<\/p>\n

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What should I use my Lucky Trinket on?<\/h2>\n

Without a doubt, your guaranteed Lucky Trade should be used on any Pok\u00e9mon you plan on dumping a lot of resources in and using in battle. This could be a powerful Legendary like Mewtwo, Kyurem, or Necrozma<\/a>, but you can also use this on Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon like Gengar or Charizard if you\u2019re into Max Battles.<\/p>\n

Just remember that since you\u2019re guaranteed decent IVs from a Lucky Trade, you should trade any lower-IV acquisitions you may have gotten. Turn that pumpkin into a carriage! <\/p>\n

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Pok\u00e9mon Go has an item that gives you a guaranteed lucky trade called a \u201cLucky Trinket.\u201d This mysterious orb can only be obtained through very limited methods and is a hot item do to how useful it is. Below, we explain what Lucky Trinkets do, detail how to get them in Pok\u00e9mon Go, and give you an idea of what kind of Pok\u00e9mon trade you may want to use this coveted item on. What do Lucky Trinkets do? The Lucky Trinket is a magical one-use item that allows you to instantly turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend. This works even if you\u2019re not Best Friends yet, so long as you are at least Great Friends already. This means that you can pretty…<\/p>\n

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