Trading places.
With many unhappy with the current state of trading for Pokémon TCG Pocket, the long-awaited revision is almost here, set to release on July 29, 2025, many changes are being implemented and for the full list of tweaks, we’ve got them right here:
Updates to Trade Feature | July 25, 2025
Thank you for playing Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
There will be an update on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. PDT. Update time may vary depending on your device.
Wishlist Feature Added:
- You can now indicate which cards you’d like to trade for when trading with other players.
- You can add up to 20 cards to your wishlist from the My Cards screen;
- you can now also select 3 of your wishlisted cards to display on your profile.
Revisions to the Trade Feature:
- Trade tokens will be discontinued, and you will no longer need to consume cards in order to trade. Instead, shinedust will be required to trade ♦♦♦, ♦♦♦♦, and ★ rarity cards.
- When you obtain a card aready registered in your card dex, the amount of shinedust that is automatically granted will be increased to double the current amount.
- You can exchange trade tokens you already have for pack hourglasses and shinedust at the Shop.
Exchange Details:
- Pack hourglass ×1
- Required amount: Trade token ×1
- Number of possible exchanges: 60
- Shinedust ×10
- Required amount: Trade token ×1
- Number of possible exchanges: Unlimited
- Shinedust ×100
- Required amount: Trade token ×10
- Number of possible exchanges: Unlimited
- Shinedust ×1,000
- Required amount: Trade token ×100
- Number of possible exchanges: Unlimited
*Note: There is a limit to how many pack hourglasses can be exchanged.
Notes:
- Update time may vary depending on your device.
- Due to this update, the trade feature will be unavailable from Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00 p.m.
PDT to Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.- Players will no longer be able to trade cards they have for trade tokens after Tuesday, July 29, at
6:00 p.m. PDT, following completion of the in-game update.
About Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket:
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
- You can open packs every day to get cards — Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
- New Pokémon cards! — Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
- Show off your collection! — You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
- Casual battles-alone or with friends! — You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day!
Source: Pokémon TCG Pocket
