TradeLocalFIND. CONNECT. TRADE.

Find nearby
players.
Trade locally.

A way for FireRed and LeafGreen players to safely meet and trade in real life.

We’ll email you when beta opens in your city. No spam, ever.

How it works

Find players

Browse nearby players in your area.

Compare collections

See what others are offering and searching for.

Connect safely

Message through Instagram and meet in public spaces.

Trade safely. Always.

We encourage all players to meet in public places like cafés, game stores, and community spaces. Your safety comes first.

Frequently
asked

TradeLocal helps retro handheld players find each other locally to trade in person. We focus on games where trading happens through cable or wireless link, including Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch Online, which don't support online trading.
We're starting with the Pokémon community because that's where local trading matters most. Over time we plan to support other retro handheld games that rely on in person trading.
You list the games and items you have available to trade and what you're looking for. We show you nearby players whose lists overlap with yours. You message them within the app, or on Instagram, and arrange to meet in a public place that works for both of you.
Always meet in public spaces: cafés, game stores, libraries, or community spaces. Bring a friend if you can. Trust your instincts, and never share personal information beyond what's needed to coordinate the meet up. We'll publish a fuller safety guide before the beta opens.
We're starting in NYC and North Jersey first, then expanding city by city based on waitlist demand. Join the waitlist below and we'll email you when your area opens.

Be the first to know when we launch.

Join the waitlist and we’ll email you updates.

Not affiliated with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.