Past-Gen Starters Package (9x, 6IV, Shiny, Battle Ready) – Pokemon Sword and Shield

To trade in Pokemon Sword and Shield, you'll need a Nintendo Account and an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Your Switch Friend Code and in-game Card Code are unnecessary.

1. Press the [Y] button to open the Y-Comm.
2. Press [+] to connect to the Internet. The top right should say "Internet".
3. Choose Link Trade and then Set Link Code.
4. When you're up in the Trade Queue, you'll receive a Link Code that you can enter here.
5. Wait for the trade to be established. Stay in the overworld and do not open any menus. It should say "Searching..." at the bottom left.
6. IMPORTANT: If we don't connect within a minute, please reply to let us know (no need to retry) so we can try another code.

Please ensure you have a stable Internet connection to trade. To check if you can trade online with Rawkhet (and others), do a Test Connection on your Switch (System Settings > Internet > Test Connection) and ensure that your NAT Type is A, B, or C (where A/B is ideal).

NAT Type D and F will NOT be able to connect with other players. Mobile hotspots from your iOS or Android device, public WiFi, and work/enterprise WiFi are usually NAT Type D. Use a different network or find troubleshooting steps on Nintendo Support.