Pokémon TCG Pocket confirms the imminent arrival of trades and gives the first details on which cards will have this new feature available

Exciting news for fans of Pokémon TCG Pocket! The highly anticipated trading feature is finally on the horizon, as confirmed by the development team via their official social media platforms. Many players have been eagerly waiting for this addition, especially those who have dealt with the ups and downs of pulling duplicate hits. This new trading option offers a fantastic chance to swap cards and help players complete their collections.

However, there is some less-than-great news. Many of the rumors that circulated in December have been verified; there will be restrictions on which cards can be traded. In this article, we’ll delve into the details that have been shared about this upcoming feature.

What We Know About Trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket

One of the most exciting aspects of this new system is the ability to trade cards that are particularly hard to find, especially those with a rarity of two or three stars. For weeks, there have been murmurs about the likelihood of this happening, and the official Pokémon TCG Pocket Twitter account has outlined the following requirements:

• Trades can only occur between friends.
• Only cards of the same rarity may be exchanged.
• At launch, specific cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets will be eligible for trading.
• Cards with a rarity of ★1-★4 and ☆1 can be traded.
• Consumable items will be required to facilitate the trade.

The idea of trading only between friends and limiting exchanges to cards of the same rarity was expected, especially when considering the trading mechanics established in Pokémon Go.

Restrictions on New Cards

Things become a bit more complicated from here. The upcoming expansion A2 will launch alongside the trading feature, which means that cards from the new packs won’t be tradeable initially. Additionally, only cards with a maximum rarity of one star will be eligible for trades, leaving the next two rarity tiers out of this feature. This decision has left many players feeling disappointed.

Consumable Items for Trading

There are also some discussions about specific consumable items, although details are still limited. It’s likely that Iris Dust will function similarly to how Stardust is used in Pokémon Go. Furthermore, there is a Future Coupon that was given at launch, which we expect to be usable at a later time.

As anticipation builds for the trading feature, players are curious about how this addition will influence the gameplay experience and community interactions in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Keep an eye out for further updates as the launch date approaches!