Pokémon TCG Pocket's trading feature launch has been underwhelming, despite high player demand. This has led developers to announce a rework of the trading system.
As a temporary measure, players will receive 1,000 Trade Tokens via the in-game Gifts menu. Trade Tokens are an in-game currency necessary for card trading. This giveaway aims to appease players while the trading system is revised.
The developers previously announced plans to simplify trading and currency acquisition. Many players criticized the trading restrictions, such as rarity limitations and the currency requirement, as major flaws.

Reworking the Trading System
To avoid the current issues, a more open trading system or the complete removal of trading would have been preferable. While bot exploitation is a concern, the existing restrictions likely posed only minor obstacles to determined players.
The upcoming rework is crucial. A well-implemented digital trading system could significantly enhance Pokémon TCG Pocket's appeal as a viable alternative to the physical card game.
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