Pokémon TCG Pocket Update: Trading Feature Delayed to Autumn

The launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was met with much excitement, but it wasn't long before the trading feature hit its first major snag. Initially, trading was hindered by the need for hard-to-obtain currency and restrictive trading rules, but a new update aims to address these issues head-on.

A significant change is the complete removal of Trade Tokens. Now, trading cards of three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity will require Shinedust, which players can earn by opening booster packs and receiving cards already registered in their Card Dex. If you have existing Trade Tokens, don't worry—they can be converted into Shinedust. Since Shinedust is also used to obtain flair, further updates are in the pipeline to refine this new system. Additionally, an upcoming update will introduce an in-game function allowing players to share cards they're interested in trading.

As previously discussed, the initial implementation of trading seemed somewhat half-hearted. The challenge with digital trading, unlike physical trading, lies in the need for more stringent restrictions to prevent abuse within the digital ecosystem.

However, these changes won't arrive until at least autumn, which is quite a wait from now in spring. While the team behind Pokémon TCG Pocket is addressing these concerns, the pace of these updates has left some fans wishing for quicker action.

If you're not ready to dive back into Pokémon TCG Pocket just yet, consider exploring some of the new mobile games highlighted in our latest feature on the top five new releases to try this week.