How to get Lucky Pokemon and become Lucky Friends in Pokemon GO?

 

Lucky Pokemon are highly anticipated by players because they cost only 50% Stardust to upgrade and have guaranteed 12/12/12 IVs. In this guide I will explain how to get them.

Obtaining Lucky Pokemon

The only way to get Lucky Pokemon in Pokemon GO is by trading. While trading with your friend, there is a 5% chance your Pokemon will turn into Lucky afterwards. 

You can see your Lucky Pokemon by searching "Lucky" in your Pokemon collection

In order to guarantee yourself a Lucky Pokemon you have to reach Best Friends with one of your friends in Pokemon GO and become Lucky friends by opening gifts. Each gift you open has 1.1 % chance to make you Lucky friends. When you become Lucky friends, the next trade you do with your Lucky friend will guarantee you a Lucky Pokemon.

Also depending on the age of your Pokemon the chance of getting Lucky Pokemon changes.