"Our primary goal when exploring these #PokemonGO features is to encourage Trainers to play together and connect...

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"Our primary goal when exploring these #PokemonGO features is to encourage Trainers to play together and connect meaningfully in-game. With trading, I hope that Trainers who live in different parts of the world will be encouraged to meet and trade Pokémon from their regions." —Tatsuo Nomura, Game Director https://pokemongolive.com/post/jundevupdate-trading/