Pokémon TCG Pocket to Revise Trading Feature After Fan Criticism

The game’s developers pledge changes to restrictive trading mechanics following player feedback.

Pokémon TCG Pocket introduced a trading feature requiring trade tokens and hourglasses, but fans criticized it as overly restrictive and confusing.
Players can only trade cards of the same rarity, with eligible cards limited to 1–4 diamonds or 1-star rarity levels.
Trade tokens, required for transactions, are currently only obtainable by destroying duplicate cards, which players argue undermines the purpose of trading.
Developer Creatures, Inc. acknowledged the backlash and announced plans to improve the system, including offering more ways to earn trade tokens through events.
No timeline has been provided for the updates, but players logging in now receive enough tokens for one free high-tier trade.