The launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was a thrilling event for fans, but it quickly encountered its first major challenge with the trading feature. Initially, trading was hindered by the need for a scarce currency and restrictive rules on who could trade what. However, a new update aims to address these issues head-on.
The most significant change is the complete removal of Trade Tokens. Now, instead of needing to trade cards to acquire trading currency, you'll use Shinedust for trading cards of three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity. You can earn Shinedust by opening booster packs and receiving cards that are already registered in your Card Dex.
If you currently hold Trade Tokens, don't worry—they can be converted into Shinedust. Since Shinedust is also essential for acquiring flair, further modifications are in the pipeline. Additionally, an upcoming update will enable you to share cards you're interested in trading through an in-game function.
Trading Spaces
As previously discussed, the initial implementation of trading seemed somewhat lackluster. The challenge lies in the necessity for more stringent rules in a digital environment to prevent exploitation, which differs significantly from real-life trading scenarios.
Although Pokémon TCG Pocket has acknowledged these concerns, the pace of implementing these changes is slower than many fans would hope. These updates aren't expected until at least autumn, leaving us in spring with a wait ahead.
If you're hesitant to dive back into Pokémon TCG Pocket just yet, consider exploring some of the new mobile games we've highlighted in our latest feature on the top five releases to try this week.
