Pokémon TCG Pocket Update: Trading Feature Delayed Until Autumn

The launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket sparked excitement among fans, but it quickly encountered its first major challenge with the trading feature. Initially, trading was hindered by the need for hard-to-obtain Trade Tokens and numerous restrictions on who could trade what. However, a recent update promises significant improvements to address these issues.

The most notable change is the complete removal of Trade Tokens. Players will no longer need to exchange cards to acquire the currency needed for trading. Instead, trading cards of three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity will now require Shinedust, which you'll earn when you open a booster pack and receive a card already registered in your Card Dex.

If you currently hold Trade Tokens, don't worry—they can be converted into Shinedust. Given that Shinedust is also used to obtain flair, further modifications are planned. An upcoming update will also introduce an in-game function allowing you to share cards you're interested in trading.

Trading Spaces

As previously mentioned, the initial implementation of trading seemed lackluster. The challenge lies in the fact that in-game trading requires more restrictions than in real life to prevent abuse, a necessity in a digital ecosystem. While Pokémon TCG Pocket has acknowledged these issues, the pace of implementing these changes has been slower than many fans would hope, with the updates not expected until autumn, despite it being only spring.

If you're hesitant to dive back into Pokémon TCG Pocket until these updates roll out, consider exploring some of the exciting new mobile games we've featured in our latest article on the top five new releases to try this week.