Pokémon TCG Pocket Update: Trading Feature Coming This Autumn

The launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was met with excitement, but it quickly encountered a significant challenge with its trading system. Initially, the trading feature was criticized for requiring a scarce currency and imposing numerous restrictions on what and with whom players could trade. However, a recent update promises to address these issues comprehensively.

The most notable change is the complete removal of Trade Tokens. Now, trading cards of three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity will require Shinedust instead. This new currency is earned by opening booster packs and receiving cards that are already registered in your Card Dex. If you have Trade Tokens, they can be converted into Shinedust, which is also used to obtain flair, hinting at more changes to come. Additionally, an upcoming update will introduce an in-game function allowing players to share cards they're interested in trading.

Trading Spaces

As previously discussed, the initial implementation of trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket seemed somewhat half-hearted. The digital nature of the game necessitates stricter trading rules to prevent abuse, which was a core issue with the original system. The announced changes are a step in the right direction, but the timeline for these updates, set for autumn at the earliest, indicates a slower response than many players might hope for, given that we're currently in spring.

While waiting for these updates, if you're hesitant to dive back into Pokémon TCG Pocket, consider exploring some of the top new mobile games we've featured in our latest roundup of the top five games to try this week.