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Pokémon TCG Pocket Trading Overhaul Arrives July 29

The update swaps out the restrictive Trade Token system for Shinedust to streamline exchanges with duplicate card rewards doubled

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A screenshot of the controversial trade tokens in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Overview

  • Trading will be disabled from July 24 through the launch on July 29 to prepare for the revamped system
  • Players can convert existing Trade Tokens into Shinedust at a rate of one Token to ten Shinedust or exchange up to 60 Tokens for pack hourglasses
  • A new wishlist feature allows users to specify cards they want to receive in trades, addressing longstanding usability complaints
  • Rarity-based limits on trading two-star and higher cards will remain in place to prevent bot abuse
  • The overhaul follows months of player backlash against the January launch’s rigid trading rules and separate trading currency