In a new statement, The Pokémon Company confirmed more details about how the upcoming trading feature for Pokémon TCG Pocket would work. The release date for the feature is currently unknown. The statement is as follows:
Thank you for having fun with us-opening packs, collecting cards, and enjoying the game each day. We’re continuously working to make the game even more fun for everyone and are excited to share some new updates with you. Today, we wanted to provide more details on the new trade feature coming your way this month. Here are a few highlights you can look forward to!
Trades can be done between friends.
Trades can be done with cards of the same rarity.
At the time of the trade feature’s launch, certain cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island booster packs will be able to be traded. We are planning to continue to expand the selection of booster packs that you can trade from.
Cards with a rarity of ◇1-4 and ☆1 can be traded.
Items must be consumed in order to trade.
We’ll continue to monitor player feedback and assess future updates to the trade feature while keeping in mind how to balance both the ease and enjoyability of collecting.
Also, our next booster packs are planned to be added this month! We’ll have more details to share soon on the new Pokémon encounters fans can look forward to.
Thank you again for being a part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket community. We hope you continue to enjoy the game.
And don’t forget to open your packs each day!
The Pokémon Trading Card Game initially released in Japan in 1996, just a few months after the release of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. Over the years, the game has become just as beloved as the main Pokémon game series, inspiring a generation of card collectors and even getting its own web series last year. Nintendo also released the Game Boy version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game on the virtual console in 2023.
The official Pokémon website describes Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket as follows:
The Pokémon Company will confirm more details about the upcoming trading feature for Pokémon TCG Pocket in the coming days and weeks.
