Pokémon TCG Pocket to Overhaul Trading System by Late 2025

Developers respond to player feedback by replacing controversial Trade Tokens with Shinedust and introducing new trading features.

The Pokémon TCG Pocket trading system will no longer require Trade Tokens, which have been criticized for their scarcity and high cost.
Shinedust, an existing in-game currency, will replace Trade Tokens for trading three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity cards.
Players will earn Shinedust automatically when obtaining duplicate cards, with plans to increase its availability to support both trading and other uses.
A new feature will allow players to flag specific cards they are seeking, simplifying the trading process and improving accessibility.
Developers are exploring options to enable trading of currently restricted cards, such as promo and two-star rarity cards, though no guarantees have been made.