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Pokémon TCG Pocket butters up players with free trade tokens as they work on improving feature

by Gabriel Feb 24,2025

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, 1000 Trade Tokens are being gifted to all players via the in-game Gifts menu. Trade Tokens were previously a necessary currency for card trading. The developers have already stated their intention to simplify trading and currency acquisition.

Many players criticized the initial trading restrictions, such as rarity limitations and the required currency, as major drawbacks.

Reworking the Trading System

The developers faced a simple choice: completely open trading or no trading at all. While concerns about bots and exploitation are valid, the existing restrictions likely proved only a minor hurdle for those determined to circumvent them.

The upcoming trading 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.

For those new to Pokémon TCG Pocket, check out our guide to the best decks to get started.

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