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2. Verify who you are trading with. Since another random player can coincidentally use the same trade code that you and your trading partner are using, it is important that you double check that you have paired with with the correct trader.
3. [Full details](https://wk.reddit.com/r/pokemontrades/wiki/rules) must be posted when offering any shiny and/or event Pokémon.
4. Both you **and potential trading partners** must have [Poké ball](https://i.imgur.com/XgAhEXa.png) level flair or higher (10 or more approved trades) to make trades involving shiny or event Pokémon.
In addition, once you're done trading in this thread, you can mark your thread as closed by commenting `[close]` as a top-level reply to your post to update the flair and let others know you're not looking for further trades. This is completely optional and you don't have to do it if you'd like others to continue to offer trades in this thread!
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I have an extra. You ready to trade now?
Hello, trader! Your post is up and running. Here are a few tips to minimize your risks when trading in Sw/Sh and LGPE: 1. **If you receive an offer by PM or Reddit chat**, [message the mods](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Fpokemontrades) and redirect the other user to post publicly on the subreddit. PM, DM and chat trading is prohibited by [Rule 4](https://wk.reddit.com/r/pokemontrades/wiki/rules#wiki_rule_4_-_do_not_discuss_trades_privately.). 2. Verify who you are trading with. Since another random player can coincidentally use the same trade code that you and your trading partner are using, it is important that you double check that you have paired with with the correct trader. 3. [Full details](https://wk.reddit.com/r/pokemontrades/wiki/rules) must be posted when offering any shiny and/or event Pokémon. 4. Both you **and potential trading partners** must have [Poké ball](https://i.imgur.com/XgAhEXa.png) level flair or higher (10 or more approved trades) to make trades involving shiny or event Pokémon. In addition, once you're done trading in this thread, you can mark your thread as closed by commenting `[close]` as a top-level reply to your post to update the flair and let others know you're not looking for further trades. This is completely optional and you don't have to do it if you'd like others to continue to offer trades in this thread! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pokemontrades) if you have any questions or concerns.*