The launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was met with excitement, but it soon faced a significant challenge with its trading feature. Initially, the system was criticized for requiring hard-to-obtain currency and imposing numerous restrictions on who could trade what. However, a recent update aims to address these issues and improve the overall trading experience.
One of the major changes is the complete removal of Trade Tokens. Now, players won't need to exchange cards to acquire the currency needed for trading. Instead, trading cards of three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity will require Shinedust. This new currency is earned by opening booster packs and receiving cards that are already registered in your Card Dex.
If you currently own Trade Tokens, they can be converted into Shinedust. Since Shinedust is also used to obtain flair, further modifications are planned. An upcoming update will also introduce an in-game function allowing players to share cards they're interested in trading.
As previously discussed, the initial implementation of trading seemed half-hearted. The digital ecosystem necessitates more restrictions than real-life trading to prevent abuse, which has been a significant hurdle. While these changes are a step in the right direction, they won't be implemented until autumn, leaving players waiting through the spring.
Although the team behind Pokémon TCG Pocket is addressing these issues, the pace of these updates has been slower than many would like. If you're not ready to dive back into Pokémon TCG Pocket just yet, consider exploring some of the new mobile games featured in our latest top five list for this week.