22 June 2026 · 4 min read
A good trade list gets you matches fast; a vague one gets ignored. Here's how to write a clear Pokémon GO trade post — and the quickest way to build one with the free trade list generator.
What FT and LF mean
Every trade list has two halves:
- FT — For Trade: the Pokémon you're offering.
- LF — Looking For: the Pokémon you want in return.
Always show both. A partner scanning a busy trade channel needs to see your offer and your want in one glance to spot a match.
Be specific about the variant
This is where most lists fall down. "Charizard" isn't enough — a shiny Charizard, a costume Charizard, a regional form, a Mega and a Gigantamax are completely different trades. Spell out exactly which one you have, including:
- Shiny or not, and any costume (party hat, holiday, etc.)
- Regional / Alola / Galar / Hisui forms
- Mega, GMAX/Dynamax, or a specific gender
- The AR / photobomb background, if you're trading for the background
The generator handles this for you: you pick the exact variant from a visual grid, so the right sprite (and background) shows on your list automatically — no typing it out and no ambiguity.
Add the details that close a trade
Under each Pokémon, note anything that matters: region (for remote trades), IV spread if it's a PvP piece, and whether you can travel to trade. Put your trainer name and friend code on the list so a partner can add you immediately — the generator has fields for both and stamps them onto your shareable image.
Build it in seconds
- Open the trade list generator.
- Tap Add to For Trade or Add to Looking For and pick the exact variant from the grid.
- Add a note, set whether you can fly, and enter your trainer name + friend code.
- Copy the text for a Discord-ready post, or download the image to share on Reddit, Twitter or anywhere.
Where to post it
Drop your list in the PokeXperience Discord's For Trade / Looking For channels to reach thousands of active traders. New to how trading actually works — friendship levels, special trades, Stardust costs? Read how to trade in Pokémon GO first.
Quick tips
- Lead with your best offers — shinies and Legendaries draw eyes (and they're special trades, so you only get one per day).
- Keep it current — remove traded-away Pokémon so partners don't chase dead offers. Your list auto-saves, so edits stick.
- A clean image stands out in a wall of text posts and is easy to re-share.
FAQ
- How do I write a Pokémon GO trade list?
- List your For Trade (FT) Pokémon and your Looking For (LF) wants, and be specific about each variant — shiny, costume, regional, Mega, GMAX or AR background. The free PokeXperience generator builds the whole list visually and gives you a Discord-ready text post or a shareable image.
- What should I include in a trade post?
- The exact variant of each Pokémon, your For Trade and Looking For lists, any notes (region, IV spread), whether you can travel to trade, and your trainer name + friend code so a partner can add you.
- Is there a free Pokémon GO trade list maker?
- Yes — the PokeXperience trade list generator is free with no login. Pick variants from a grid, then copy the list for Discord or download it as an image.
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