The amount of Stardust required to execute an in-game exchange of a rare, alternate-color Pokmon variant is a variable cost. This cost hinges primarily on two factors: the Friendship Level between the trading players and whether or not the receiving player already possesses the specific Pokmon in their Pokdex. For example, trading a novel, color-altered Pokmon to a brand new friend will incur the maximum Stardust expenditure.
Understanding the Stardust costs associated with these trades is vital for efficient resource management within the game. Strategic planning, such as prioritizing trades with Best Friends, enables players to minimize these costs, thus preserving Stardust for powering up Pokmon and other essential activities. The introduction of trading mechanics significantly impacted the game’s social dynamic, fostering collaboration and localized communities centered around rare Pokmon acquisition.
