Pokémon Go is finally bringing Remote Trades into the mix with a new friendship tier

Pokémon Go’s Biggest Friendship Update Yet: Unlock Global Remote Trading

Pokémon Go’s newest social expansion introduces Remote Trade and the Forever Friends tier, finally letting Trainers trade with partners across the world. This long-awaited system arrives through a phased global rollout, adding deeper progression to the game's core friendship mechanics.

Forever Friends functions as an extended relationship meter above Best Friends. By battling, sending Gifts, completing weekly challenges, and trading, you’ll build enough friendship points to unlock a Remote Trade—perfect for long-distance regional swaps or completing rare Pokédex entries with global partners.

From there, consistent interactions earn additional points and more Remote Trades over time. A new Remote Trade tag streamlines the process, allowing both sides to pre-mark Pokémon and assemble wish lists for easier cross-region trading. It’s the biggest improvement to Pokémon Go’s social ecosystem since launch and a major boost for long-distance multiplayer fans.

• Remote Trade and the new Forever Friends tier begin rolling out globally
• Spend Remote Trades by building up friendship points
• This is the biggest friendship update since launch

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Trainers can select one requested Pokémon, review the matchup, and accept or reset the offer. Lucky Friends still guarantee a Lucky outcome—even remotely—and none of these count as Special Trades. However, Mythicals, Shadows, recently caught Pokémon, previously traded Pokémon, and other restricted forms remain unavailable.

For collectors, regional hunters, and anyone searching for efficient long-distance Pokémon trading tips, this update reshapes how global friendships work in Pokémon Go. Want to prepare for upcoming events or restock resources? Check out the latest Pokémon Go codes!

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• Build long-term relationships through the new Forever Friends tier
• Unlock Remote Trades via consistent friendship interactions
• Tag and wishlist Pokémon for easier global trades
• Enjoy Lucky outcomes with Lucky Friends—even remotely
• Perfect for regional exchanges and long-distance collection upgrades