Today, TCPI has revealed that, as well Pokemon TCG PocketThe next set of cards, the trading feature of the game is set to launch later this month. TCPi did not specify an exact date in its statement about the update, but explained that trading will involve some restrictions and costs. In order to exchange cards, people first have to become friends with each other in the game.
In order to exchange cards, people first have to become friends with each other in the game. Trading can only happen if players are offering cards of the same rarity, meaning you won’t be able to trade powerful EX cards for more common ones that are easier to draw. Additionally, TCPi trading is limited to cards that contain 1-4 diamonds or a single star full-art card, and TCPi notes that “items must be consumed to trade.”
It’s not clear what specific items players will need to trade, but it seems likely that the process will involve spending Poké Gold, one of the the pocketof Multiple in-game currencies which can be purchased in exchange for real money. The need for the item seems like a logical (but not exactly welcome) approach the pocket To generate even more revenue given how easy it is to collect a few duplicates from each set.
In a follow-up Post the x, the pocket’s official account said it was listening to people’s immediate concerns about how this is all going to work in practice, and encouraged everyone to provide more feedback once the feature is out.
