After ready for information on a card buying and selling characteristic since launch, Pokémon TCG Pocket has lastly outlined the way it will work when it comes later this month.
Sadly, many Pokémon TCGP gamers are underwhelmed with the information coming from the sport’s builders, with one enormous purpose why: “Objects have to be consumed with the intention to commerce.” As with different cell video games, many are assuming this to imply a brand new, paid consumable.

There are much more limitations to how trades will work, nonetheless. Trades can solely be achieved between pals, they have to include playing cards of the identical rarity, and solely playing cards from one-to-four diamonds and one star may be traded. “Sure playing cards” from Genetic Apex and Legendary Island will probably be tradable at launch, however that’s it for now.
“Thanks for having enjoyable with us—opening packs, amassing playing cards, and having fun with the sport every day,” the builders mentioned in a social media publish. “We’re constantly working to make the sport much more enjoyable for everybody and are excited to share some new updates with you.”
The excellent news, although, is that the sport is now confirmed to launch a brand new booster pack in January. Its official launch date was not revealed, however many are eyeing the top of the month, doubtless Jan. 28, for the brand new booster pack’s launch.
The developer mentioned that it’s going to “proceed to watch participant suggestions and assess future updates to the commerce characteristic whereas retaining in thoughts the best way to stability each the benefit and enjoyability of amassing.”
The complete response to buying and selling in Pokémon TCGP should wait till the following replace when the mechanic is launched, but when it finally ends up being too expensive, it should doubtless squash most if not the entire pleasure that gamers have been increase for the reason that sport launched this previous October.
One different highly-requested characteristic, a extra fleshed out card battle mode like a ranked ladder, was not talked about within the announcement.