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AR - Action Replay.

ATTN - Used in topic titles to capture the attention of a user or users. Example: ATTN: Mister Banter

Clone - A Pokémon that is a copy from the original Pokémon. A Pokémon can be cloned with help from a trader who has an AR. Cloners may or may not be hackers/editors!

Collateral - A Pokémon used for trades that require someone else’s Pokémon to be serviced on, such as a clone, edit, or rare candy. A Collateral Pokémon is usually valuable and would compensate the trader should they fall victim to a scam. A Collateral may be keepable, meaning that the Collateral can be kept even after receiving the serviced Pokémon back, but it is not always the case.

Dream World - A website area where you can upload your Pokémon online to meet other Pokémon and collect items.

Dream World Ability (DWA) - An ability that a Pokémon may have from the Dream World. These abilities have a chance of being passed on if the Pokémon is female.

Editor - A person who has the ability to edit Pokémon. These people can change the aspect of a Pokémon, such as the nature, nickname, ability, among others. Editors can be hackers.

EV - Effort Values. Like IVs, these are hidden values that determine it’s strength in each of its stats. Unlike IVs, these values can be modified depending on a Pokémon’s training and can range from 0 to 255 in each stat; however, the total EVs on a Pokémon must equal 510 or below.

Events - Pokémon that have been distributed as part of the promotions by Nintendo.

EV Trained (Also denoted by EV’d) - A Pokémon that is trained for competitive battling.

FC - Friend Code. To trade, you must have your first gym badge and obtain a Pal Pad from the Pokémon Center.

File Conversion - A method to turn Pokémon in the game to pkm files on the computer. Used to trade with other file traders or for storage.Only editors can do File Conversions.

Flawless - Usually means a Pokémon that has 31 IVs in each of its stats. Some traders may use it for Pokémon that has 31 in each important stat or a Pokémon that has the highest IVs for a specific HP with base power 70.

FT - For Trade. What someone has to offer. Often put in topic titles. Example: FT: Tepig

Giveaway - A topic that involves giving away Pokémon for little or nothing at all.

Hack/Hacking/Hacked/Hacker - A Hack is a Pokémon or item created from scratch using an external cheat device, preferably with the Hacking Form. The resulting Pokémon or item is considered hacked. Hacked is a term used to denote a Pokémon with an aspect considered illegitimate by the game. Some users do not like trading for hacks, so be honest when it comes to the legitimacy of your Pokémon. A Hacker can create new Pokémon, items, and may have the ability to clone. Hackers cannot be editors since they cannot modify existing Pokémon, only create new ones.

HP - Hidden Power. A Pokémon’s attack power and element type using the move Hidden Power depends on its IVs and may range from 30-70. To find a Pokémon’s IV set, one must ask a hacker or editor to check or can do an IV battle. Calculators also exist to determine IVs.

IV - Individual Values. These are the hidden values of a Pokémon that determines it’s strength in each of its stats when it was first received in the game. The values range from 0 to 31 in each stat. Think of each point as an extra stat point. That's basically the equivalent of up to 31 free stat points if you breed for IVs like some people.

IV Battle - A special WiFi battle where one party checks the stats of one or many Pokémon at a high level, usually level 100, and inputs the information into an IV Calculator to determine IVs and Hidden Power.

Junk Pokémon - A Pokémon that someone does not need for his/her game. Usually used for trades that involves someone giving away valuable Pokémon.

Legit - A term used to denote that a Pokémon is not hacked.

Legit Checking - Otherwise known as LC. A complex process used to determine if a Pokémon is hacked. Only editors can determine if a Pokémon is legit, but NOT all editors can LC. At the time of this post, there’s no way to LC for Black/White games other than PokeCheck.org.

LF - Looking for. What someone may be looking for on the boards. Often put in topic titles. Example: LF: Celebi

Nature - A determination of how a Pokémon will grow and how it will affect its stats.

Poké Transfer - A process of moving Pokémon from a D/P/Pt/HG/SS game to B/W. This is located on Route 15 and is only available once the storyline is completed and the player has obtained the National Dex. Two Nintendo DS systems are required to transfer.

Rare Candy - Also abbreviated by RC. This phrase has two meanings. It can mean either the item “Rare Candy” or it can be used as a verb, to denote an increase of level(s) of a Pokémon using Rare Candies or with help from an editor.

Relocator - A machine used to transfer the Nintendo Event Celebi, Raikou, Entei and Suicune from D/P/Pt/HG/SS to B/W. Two Nintendo DS systems are required to use the Relocator. The mentioned Pokémon must be transferred using the Relocator to activate their respective events.

RNG - Random Number Generator; A Method to capture a specific Pokémon, usually a shiny one and/or one with a certain IV set that is usually flawless.

Scam/Scammer - A scam is an act where one trader benefits from a trade but the other trader does not and is left with something that was not agreed upon before Trading. A Scammer is a person who scams. Scamming is knowingly being dishonest in any way with anything that involves trading, whether or not there is benefit or detriment to any parties involved.

Semi-legit - A term used to denote that while the Pokémon itself is not hacked, the item to access the event to the Pokémon is hacked. (i.e. Using an AR to hack an Enigma Stone to capture Latios/Latias)

Shiny - A Pokémon that has a different color than a regular one and are highly valuable because of its rarity. The chances of finding one in the game are low.

TC - Topic Creator. They are the users that started a topic.

UT - Untouched. This abbreviation is used to tell traders that a Pokémon has not been used, and therefore has not received any EVs.

*Using cloned/hacked Pokemon always runs the risk of getting banned, use at your own risk.

Cloning is one of the more popular requests nowadays. Before asking for a clone request, here are a few things to keep in mind:

*Be clear how many clones you want! The general idea is to mention how many clones you want plus the original, i.e. # of clones+original. For example, if I want 2 clones of a Suicune, I would say “I want 2 clones+original.” If I just say I want 2 Suicunes, a Cloner may think I want a clone back (1 clone+original) instead of what I really wanted (2 clones+original).

*Be careful. Many people may offer to clone your Pokemon, only to run off and never speak to you again. As a rule of thumb, we would recommend that you only trust cloners that have been approved as employees of threads such as "TOPG's Pokemon Center" and any other similar threads. Finally, if you have any doubts at all, ask for a collateral Pokémon to hold onto while they're cloning yours. You can never be too careful.





1. Use this general form for edit requests. It's easier for editors to tell exactly what you want when you use it. Add more change fields as needed. The example below shows how to fill it out, and word it correctly.

Pokémon
-Change
-Change

Example:

Mew
-Change IVs to 31 Sp.A and Speed, 25 in everything else.
-Change OT name to ZeRaTuL
-Change it's moves to Cut, Rest, Roar and Sing.

2. Just know about what's being edited in general. Don't request 32+ IVs, 255 EVs in EVERY stat, male Blisseys, female Latios', or other impossible edits.

3. If you're in a situation where you're getting a hack or edit, remember that the names are case-sensitive. In Pokemon Black and White, only the first letter of a Pokemon's default name is capitalized. If you put "BULBASAUR" in the nickname area, and you wanted the default name, you'll end up disappointed.

4. Once an editor changes a Pokémon's IVs, nature, Pokémon gender, shiny factor, and/or ability, it will automatically make the Pokémon hacked! Changing the ID/SID of a Shiny Pokémon will also make it hacked and also make the Pokémon unshiny. Changing the Pokémon to have impossible attributes (moves it can’t learn naturally, max stats at 999, impossible ability, etc.) also makes the Pokémon hacked. Also, use common sense. If a Pokémon has something it would not have normally, it is most likely hacked.

5. Before requesting an Edit, make sure you understand the Hacking Standards, as editors can do the same thing as hackers!

There are special topics on the boards that are a formal association of people with similar interests or offer services to traders. These topics are often denoted as guilds, stations, centers, or shops and exist as part of the trade board community. You may join as a member of these topics if those topics allow. Check the topics for membership information.

Do not attempt to make a new guild, station, or shop unless there is need for it. For example, do not create an Editing Guild if there is already a topic that offers editing. Do not create a guild for the sole purpose of chatting. It should contribute to the Trade Boards by informing, helping, or keeping on-topic with trading.