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Is Linking Cord in Legends: Z-A?

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Does the Linking Cord Appear in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

The Linking Cord Is Not in the Game

Linking Cord Not in the Game
Unfortunately, the Linking Cord does not appear in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which means that Pokemon like Alakazam or Gengar can only be acquired through trading.

However, Game8 has a trading board that can help you trade for these Pokemon and more!

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Pokemon That Evolve Through Trading

List of Pokemon That Evolve Through Trading

KadabraKadabra →
Trade 		AlakazamAlakazam
HaunterHaunter →
Trade 		GengarGengar
MachokeMachoke →
Trade 		MachampMachamp
OnixOnix →
Trade while holding Metal Coat		 SteelixSteelix
PhantumpPhantump →
Trade 		TrevenantTrevenant
Pumpkaboo (Average)Pumpkaboo →
Trade 		Gourgeist (Average)Gourgeist
ScytherScyther →
Trade while holding Metal Coat		 ScizorScizor
SlowpokeSlowpoke →
Trade while holding King's Rock		 SlowkingSlowking
SpritzeeSpritzee →
Trade while holding Sachet		 AromatisseAromatisse
SwirlixSwirlix →
Trade while holding Whipped Dream		 SlurpuffSlurpuff

Some Pokemon, like Machoke can only evolve through trading, while others, like Scyther, need to be traded while holding a specific item.

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Version 2.0.0 December 9, 2025
Version 1.0.3 November 26, 2025
Version 1.0.2 November 6, 2025

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