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Why can't you trade Mythical Pokémon?

Trading is only available for Trainers that are Level 10 or above. Certain Pokémon cannot be traded. Mythical Pokémon (like Mew) and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot be traded.
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Why can't you trade Mythical Pokémon in home?

Some Pokémon Cannot Be Traded Using GTS

Most Pokémon that cannot be traded via the GTS in Pokémon Home are Mythical Pokémon or Pokémon that can only be caught during special events. These Pokémon can still be requested in the GTS even though those requests cannot be filled.
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Which Mythical Pokémon can be traded?

While most Legendary Pokemon can be traded, Mythical Pokemon cannot be traded. The only exception to this rule is Meltan and Melmetal.
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Why can't Shadow and Mythical Pokémon be traded?

Trainers, while Purified Pokémon can be Traded, Shadow Pokémon cannot. This is to maintain game balance.
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Why can't i trade a darkrai?

Darkrai isn't trade-able because he's a "Mythical" Pokemon; however, he was Mythical only starting Gen 5. When he was first introduced in Gen 4 (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum), he was Legendary. Even though he changed from "Legendary" to "Mythical" from Gen 5 and onward, you were still able to obtain him via trade.
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The Problem with Mythical Pokemon

Why can Deoxys be traded?

Due to the fact that it's a Mythical Pokémon, Deoxys can not be traded in Pokémon Go. Speed Forme Deoxys. Known as the DNA Pokémon, Deoxys has the ability to change into four different formes – Normal, Attack, Defence and Speed.
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Why can't i trade Zeraora?

Trade For Zeraora

Unfortunately, Zeraora's Mythical status prevents you from requesting it via the anonymous trade platform. You'll need to trade with a friend, or at least set up a direct trade with a Zeraora owner via a discussion board.
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Will mythical Pokémon ever be tradable?

Trading is only available for Trainers that are Level 10 or above. Certain Pokémon cannot be traded. Mythical Pokémon (like Mew) and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot be traded.
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Why can't you transfer mythical Pokémon?

Note: To transfer multiple Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, you will first need to enable this option in your app settings. You're unable to transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you've reached Good Buddy status or above at a time.
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Are mythical Pokémon restricted?

The new series rules complicates the meta further: There are no restrictions on the number of legendary and mythical Pokémon that players can bring to a ranked match.
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Why is Deoxys mythical?

Deoxys. Deoxys is a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon. It mutated from a space virus when exposed to a laser beam.
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Will arceus allow trading?

Two players with a copy of Legends: Arceus each can trade with each other online or via local wireless connection. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to trade with another player online.
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Can Zarude be traded?

To transfer this Pokemon to your account you will want to make an EU account on your Nintendo Switch. Start a save file on that account, and then redeem Zarude to it. Find someone you trust, and trade them the Zarude from your EU account, and then have them trade it back to you on your normal account.
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Why can't Meltan be traded?

Unfortunately, you can't trade Meltan in Pokemon Go. There is no option to trade to another player or receive from another player in Pokemon Go. Meltan is a Legendary mythical pure Steel-type Pokemon and, as such, is unavailable for any form of trade in the game.
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Can you trade Hoopa?

All forms of Hoopa are now transferable.
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Why can't you leave Mythical Pokémon at Gyms?

Also of interest: while Legendary Pokémon can be used to fight at gyms or against Raid bosses, you won't be able to leave them at gyms to defend, presumably for balance issues.
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Why can t Victini be transferred?

Pokémon GO players will only be able to transfer Pokémon to Home that they previously caught or have registered in their Pokédex. In other words: Unless you've already got one Victini, you're out of luck. You won't be able to transfer it.
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Why can Meloetta be transferred?

Pirouette Meloetta

The problem here is just the same as with Zen Mode Darmanitan: Meloetta is not yet released into the game but, when it is, its other form is meant to be a temporary change, so Pokemon HOME reverts the Meloetta back into the Aria form if someone transfers it out of Pokemon GO.
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What is that Pokémon can't be traded now?

Are there any Pokémon I can't trade? There are two major restrictions. You can't trade any mythical monsters, which only includes Mew in the game thus far; and you can't trade away any Pokémon that you received in a trade. Once your friend gives you one of their Pokémon, it's yours or it's no one's.
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Is Marshadow tradable?

Marshadow Can't Be Traded On GTS

Pokémon Home has a function called the GTS that lets players from all over the world request Pokémon trades. Sadly, Marshadow's Mythical status blocks it from being traded over the GTS. If someone wants to trade you a Marshadow, they'll need to do it directly via Friend Trade.
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Is Ditto tradeable?

Although you can technically trade for Ditto, it won't count toward any quests that ask you to “catch” Ditto. To satisfy such a quest, you'll need to actually catch Ditto, not just have it show up in your inventory.
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Is Zeraora a cat?

Zeraora is a bipedal, feline Pokémon with primarily yellow and black fur.
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Why can't i trade a zoroark?

Zorua and Zoroark can be traded between players and their friends because they are not Mythical Pokemon. This is demonstrated by the inability of players to trade Mythical Pokemon such as Meloetta and Zarude while Zorua and Zoroark remain free and unrestricted.
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Why can't i trade Pokémon Arceus?

Before you can trade in Pokemon Legends Arceus, you'll first need to progress through the mainline story until you reach Jubilife Village. Then, after a few small quests, you'll be able to use the Trading Post located nearby.
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