Pokemon TCG Pocket Details Trading Feature Launching This Month

The new trading system includes strict rarity restrictions, item costs, and limited card availability, prompting mixed reactions from players.

Players will only be able to trade cards with friends, and the cards must be of the same rarity to be eligible for exchange.
At launch, trading will be restricted to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island booster packs, with rarities between 1-4 diamonds and 1 star.
Trading will require the consumption of unspecified in-game items, raising concerns about the introduction of another currency.
Highly sought-after cards, such as 2-star and 3-star rarities, as well as alternate art and promotional cards, are excluded from trading.
Developers have invited player feedback to refine the system post-launch and plan to expand the pool of tradeable cards over time.