Staying Safe

Key Safety Tips

• Verify before you trade

  Always double-check the Pokémon details in-game before confirming any trade.

• Use in-platform messaging

  Keep all trade discussions on PokeTrade. This provides a record if something goes wrong.

• Check trader profiles

  Look at how long they've been a member and their trading history.

• Meet in safe, public places

  Parks, shopping centers, or popular PokéStops are great options for meetups.

• Asking for real money or gift cards
• Pressure to trade immediately or "limited time" offers
• Asking you to move to another platform for communication
• Offers that seem too good to be true
• Asking for your login credentials or personal information
• Brand new accounts with no history

When trading for Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon, always verify in-game before confirming the trade to avoid being scammed.

Checking for Dynamax Moves

Before the trade happens, click on the Pokémon to confirm that it has a Dynamax moveset assigned to it. Look for moves with the red "Max" border:

The red border indicates a Dynamax move is equipped.

Checking for Gigantamax Moves

All Gigantamax Pokémon will have "G-MAX" before their move name (e.g., "G-MAX Vine Lash"). Verify this before trading:

The "G-MAX" prefix confirms this is a Gigantamax Pokémon.

Yes! Our platform uses OAuth for secure authentication. Here's what that means:

• We never see or store your password
• We receive a temporary access token that expires
• You can revoke access anytime from Google/Discord settings

We never ask for or receive passwords, payment information, or access to your accounts.

If you encounter suspicious behavior, scams, or harassment:

1. 1Click on the user's name or profile picture
2. 2Open their profile card
3. 3Click "Report" and select a reason
4. 4Add details and evidence (screenshots help!)

Our moderation team reviews all reports. Please don't abuse the report system—only report real issues that require action.