The franchise that is Pokemon is essentially revolved around a theme of “collecting.” I mean, the slogan of the game is “Gotta catch ‘em all.” Well, the clever folks at Game Freak have made it impossible to do that with any one version of the game! What this essentially encourages is trading.

From dealing with clunky cables to using the powers of Wi-fi, trading in Pokemon certainly has come a long way. In the latest installments, trading locally with a friend is quite simple. All it requires is both players entering the “Union Room” at the Pokemon Center. From there, you can choose from a plethora of interactive options.

In addition, you can also connect with people all around the world at the Global Terminal, making your task to become a Pokemon Master that much easier.