The Nintendo Switch Pokémon games are seen as an experimental phase aimed at improving the trading system. Despite some rocky moments, titles like Sword and Shield have advanced the way players organize and swap Pokémon, making the Pokédex completion process smoother. The upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is expected to further enhance these trading features. Historically, the franchise has shifted from wired to online trading, continuously evolving its mechanics to promote player engagement and collaboration in catching Pokémon.
The first Nintendo Switch era of Pokémon games brought the series' trading and organization systems into a new level of maturity, despite being rocky at times.
Filling up your Pokédex has always been an exercise in patience, planning, and understanding that Nintendo wants players trading rather than catching 'em all alone.
With the Pokémon franchise set to debut on the Switch 2, it feels like The Pokémon Company is ready to further evolve the trading system.
As the series evolved, trading mechanics adapted from wired link cables to online swapping and serial code redemptions, significantly enhancing accessibility for players.
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