Pokémon TCG Pocket has finally introduced its trading feature after months of anticipation, but fan reactions have been mixed due to stringent policies and the introduction of new currencies. Following the feature’s launch a few days ago, the developers at Creatures, Inc. acknowledged the feedback and promised forthcoming updates, although they have not yet provided a specific timeline for these changes.
“After launching the initial version of the trading feature, we have received an overwhelming amount of feedback. We appreciate everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. The item requirements and trading limitations were implemented to curb abuse by bots and restrict activities using multiple accounts. Our intent was to balance the game while maintaining the excitement of card collecting, which is an important aspect of the Pokémon TCG Pocket experience,” the company stated in an official release.

“However, your feedback has highlighted that some implemented restrictions hinder players from enjoying the feature as intended. We are diligently exploring ways to enhance the feature to address these issues. Additionally, we plan to provide various methods to obtain trade tokens, including through event distributions.”
The current trading setup limits exchanges to cards of equal rarity. Players can only trade cards with a rarity rating between 1 and 4 diamonds or 1 star. Furthermore, specific currencies, known as trade tokens and trade hourglasses, are necessary to initiate trades. Creatures, Inc. has announced that players who log in now will receive enough trade tokens for one free trade. While future updates are expected to refine the trading experience, it appears there will still be some restrictions to prevent easy completion of card collections solely through trades.
Hopefully, an update will arrive in the coming months, bringing improvements and enhancements to this eagerly awaited feature.