Evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff Instantly — Easy Whipped Dream Trade Guide for Pokémon Legends: Z-A

If you want to evolve your Swirlix into a Slurpuff in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, it’s straightforward but *requires* a special held item and a trade. Below we explain exactly what to do, where to get the item, and how to perform the trade so your Swirlix turns into Slurpuff the moment it changes hands.

1. How to evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff
2. Where to get the Whipped Dream
3. How to trade your Swirlix (step-by-step)
4. Extra notes and tips

How to evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff

To evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff, *trade it while it is holding a Whipped Dream*. As soon as the trade completes, Swirlix will evolve automatically into Slurpuff. This is a special evolution that does not happen through leveling or conditions other than the held item + trade combination.

Where to get the Whipped Dream

The Whipped Dream is handed out as a reward for completing Side Mission 14 — “Slurpuff’s Café Visit”. This side mission becomes available after you finish Main Mission 6 and is located on Estival Avenue. Completing the mission gives you two Whipped Dreams, so you can evolve up to two Swirlix without repeating the quest.

Additionally, after beating the game and rolling credits, Whipped Dreams can sometimes drop from Infinite Royale matches, but the drop rate is low. Therefore, the side mission is the most reliable early-game source.

How to trade your Swirlix (step-by-step)

Trading is required for this evolution. You can trade locally or online, but note that online trading requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Follow these steps to trade:

Steps to initiate the trade

• Press X to open your menu.
• Select Link Play.
• Select Link Trade.
• Choose Nearby Players for local trades or Faraway Players for online trades.
• Enter an 8-digit Link Code to connect with your trade partner.
• Select your Swirlix holding the Whipped Dream and send it off for trade.

What happens next

Provided your Swirlix is indeed holding a Whipped Dream, it will evolve immediately when the other player receives it. If you want the Slurpuff back afterward, your trade partner must trade it back to you.

Extra notes and tips

Here are a few practical points to keep in mind.

• Check the held item: Before confirming a trade, press R when the trading prompt appears to view the other trainer’s Pokémon details and confirm it is holding a Whipped Dream.
• Trade code for evolving: If you don’t have a friend handy, you can use the public trade code “0098 0098” to match with players who want to evolve their Swirlix.
• Be cautious with rare Swirlix: If your Swirlix is alpha or shiny, consider arranging trades with people you trust so you don’t risk losing it permanently.
• Wild Slurpuff: There doesn’t appear to be a location to catch Slurpuff in the wild, so evolving via trade is the primary method to obtain one for your Pokédex.

That’s all you need to know to get your delicious Slurpuff. Good luck, and happy trading!