Pokemon TCG Pocket Trade Token changes revealed

Pokemon TCG Pocket is preparing for a huge update that will transform card trading for players. The update is set to be released on July 29, 2025, at 11 pm PDT. It includes a full overhaul of the trading system, especially with the in-game currency, Trade Tokens. The changes are meant to make card exchanging easier and provide players with more significant means of handling their collections.

Here's a run-through of everything players will need to know before the trade feature update.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Trade changes: Wishlist feature introduced

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A new wishlist system will allow players to display which cards they will mostly need to complete their dex or decks. Players will be able to list up to 20 cards on their wishlist, with three of them being displayed on their profile for easy visibility. This enhancement is designed to make finding potential trade partners more efficient.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Trade Token will be removed

Trade Token as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

One of the biggest changes is the elimination of Trade Tokens from future trades. As of this writing, players need to spend Trade Tokens — a currency earned by exchanging duplicate cards from their collection — to make trades. From July 29, this won't be the case.

In place of tokens, trading 3-4 Diamond and 1-star rarity cards will now cost Shinedust. The easiest and fastest way to get Shinedust is to exchange cards. However, that isn't the only way. The game often rewards players with Shinedust during events. This change makes the trading process easier and reduces the necessity of destroying cards for trades.

Also, when players receive duplicate cards already registered in their Card Dex, they will now receive double the Shinedust that they would previously have received. This alteration makes it more rewarding to pull duplicate cards.

Also read: 10 best cards in Pokemon TCGP Eevee Grove expansion, ranked

Pokemon TCG Pocket Trade Token exchange options

While Trade Tokens can no longer be applied for trading, existing owners will get the opportunity to trade them in the in-game shop for valuable resources. Below are the trade-ins available:

1) Pack Hourglass x1

Cost: 1 Trade Token
Limit: Up to 60 exchanges (A total exchange cap will apply, but hasn’t been disclosed yet)

2) Shinedust x10

Cost: 1 Trade Token
Limit: Unlimited

3) Shinedust x100

Cost: 10 Trade Tokens
Limit: Unlimited

4) Shinedust x1,000

Cost: 100 Trade Tokens
Limit: Unlimited

These are practical means of spending any excess Trade Tokens before the system is fully phased out.

Also read: 5 best-looking cards in Pokemon TCGP Eevee Grove expansion

Pokemon TCG Pocket Temporary feature downtime

Trade as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To effect this change, the trade functionality will be disabled temporarily. The planned downtime will be from July 24, 2025, at 11 pm PDT through to just before the update is live on July 29, 2025, at 10:59 pm PDT. Trades are to be scheduled accordingly.

Also read: 5 rarest cards in Pokemon TCGP Eevee Grove expansion

This new update represents a major change in trading functionality within Pokemon TCG Pocket. With a more open system, improved rewards for resources, and enhanced visibility of trading through wishlists, the trader can anticipate an easier and more rewarding trading experience.

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