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.