Pokemon TCG Pocket Trading: Release date, how it works & all tradable cards
The Pokemon CompanyPokemon TCG Pocket trading is one of the most highly anticipated features of the popular free-to-play mobile game, and it’s finally got a release date.
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 Pocket decks needed to win online matches. So, whether you want to make game-winning decks, compete in battle events, or simply wish to know more about the upcoming feature, then we have you covered.
Pokemon TCG Pocket trading release date
As revealed on the PokemonDealsTCG X page, Pokemon TCG Pocket’s new trade features will be coming to the game on January 28, one day before the upcoming expansion, Space-Time Smackdown.
The feature will be available for all players on Tuesday, January 28, meaning they can prepare for the expansion by trading any unwanted cards and working towards catching ’em all.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Trading details
Dexerto / The Pokemon CompanyEssentially, players can use the feature to trade cards 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 is also 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, much like it is in Pokemon Go.
However, it’s worth noting, as highlighted by TCG Pocket, that items will be consumed, so don’t expect it to be a free endeavor.
New trading currency explained
Dexerto / The Pokemon CompanyDuring the announcement, we got a first glimpse at what looks to be an entirely new currency, with each trade costing up to 120 coins and one other type of new currency.
While not much is known about these, one of them does look remarkably like hourglasses, perhaps suggesting you’ll only be able to trade up to five times in a certain time period.
However, until it arrives in Pokemon TCG Pocket, we won’t know for sure, but when we do, we’ll update this article.
What cards can you trade?
As detailed on the Pokemon TCG Pocket X account, when the trading feature goes live, only cards from Genetic Apex and Mythical Island will be tradable.
On top of this, only cards with a rarity of Diamond 1-4 and Star 1 can be traded, so you’ll still need to hunt down the coveted Star 2-3 and Crown rares yourself.
Overall, you can trade the following cards:
- Diamond 1 Genetic Apex and Mythical Island
- Diamond 2 Genetic Apex and Mythical Island
- Diamond 3 Genetic Apex and Mythical Island
- Diamond 4 Genetic Apex and Mythical Island
- Star 1 Genetic Apex and Mythical Island
It had been speculated that Pokemon TCG Pocket’s trading might have a cooldown timer like Wonder Pick, but devs have confirmed that players will instead need to consume a new item to trade. We also know you must be friends with other players to swap Pokemon.
How to add friends in Pokemon TCG Pockect
The Pokemon Company / DexertoYou’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.