Pokémon TCG Pocket Warns Players Against Real Money Trading Ahead of New Features

Developers caution players about account bans as trading and the Space-Time Smackdown expansion prepare to launch this week.

Pokémon TCG Pocket developers issued warnings to players about real money trading, data tampering, and other violations of the game's Terms of Use.
Violators risk account suspensions, warnings, or other penalties as the developers aim to maintain a fair and secure environment.
The trading feature, launching January 29, 2025, will include restrictions such as limiting trades to one-star cards and below to curb potential abuse.
The Space-Time Smackdown expansion, inspired by Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, introduces over 140 new cards but will not be tradeable at launch.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has surpassed 30 million downloads and generated approximately $24 million in revenue by November 2024.