Pokemon TCG Pocket trading: Everything we know so far

Pokemon TCG Pocket trading is one of the most highly anticipated features that’s still missing from the free to play mobile game, so what can you expect to see when it launches? 

The Pokemon Pocket TCG trading feature will be invaluable to all players looking to fill out their binders, especially those who wish to complete region-based missions. After all, collecting all Kanto Pokemon can net you a secret Mew card. 

Trading is also important for those who want to build the best Pokemon TCG Pokect decks needed to win online matches. So, whether you want to make game-winning decks compete in battle events like Genetic Apex Emblem Event, or simply wish to know more about the upcoming feature, then we have you covered. 

Is there a release date? 

No, the developers have yet to reveal a release date for trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket. However, given that the trading option is visible in the game’s Social Hub, it will likely be released soon. 

A recent update shared by the Pokemon TCG Pocket development team has confirmed that trading is coming and that a release date will be provided as soon as they have it set officially.

Hi everyone! Today, I'd like to share a brief statement by the #PokemonTCGPocket Team about more immediate updates coming to the game in the next few months.

I look forward to sharing more details with everyone as they become available! pic.twitter.com/eaN35vRpSw

— Pokémon TCG Pocket (@PokemonTCGP) November 13, 2024

As always, we’ll update this section as and when the developers make an official announcement or when trading goes live. 

Pokemon TCG Pocket Trading details 

While details on trading are fairly light, the Pokemon Pocket official announcement trailer showed how the feature will work. As seen from the brief clip, players will be able to trade with their friends both in person and via online play. 

This means you don’t need to physically meet your trading partner to get your hands on any must-have cards. The process itself also looks incredibly simple, with both players selecting the card they wish to trade, confirming their choice, and then swiping up on the screen to send their card. 

Whether trading will have a cooldown timer like Wonder Pick remains to be seen, but we do know that you need to be friends with other players to swap Pokemon. 

How to add friends in Pokemon TCG Pockect

You’ll need to add friends if you wish to trade in Pokemon TCG Pocket, so simply follow the steps below:

• Click on the Social Hub tab from the game’s main menu.
• Select the “Friends” button at the bottom left of the screen.
• Click on the “+” symbol (top right corner).
• Enter your friend’s Friend ID or copy yours over. 

It’s important to note, that you can also become friends with random players by adding them after Wonder Picks, battling, or viewing their profile under the Community Showcase. 

Once you or your friend has accepted the friend invite, you’ll be able to trade with them when the feature goes live.

Now that you know everything about trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket, be sure to check out our rarest cards hub and all rarities explained.