The Pokémon Company probably sees the circuitousness of Pocket ’s trading system as a clever way to make the game stickier. But compared to other tactics like Pocket ’s regular events built around battling, it feels somewhat predatory and like something that doesn’t offer much value to players.

Good news! You can finally trade cards with friends in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Bad news! It sucks. It feels even more limited and backwards than when it was originally teased, and fans are in full revolt over the long-anticipated feature’s completely bungled rollout.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has received its long awaited trading update today and, despite players slamming the mechanic upon developer Creatures Inc. revealing how it would work last week, it's somehow launched to an even worse reception.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has launched its anticipated new trading update, but it has generated increased disappointment rather than satisfaction. The launch of the trading feature in the Pokemon TCG angered players beyond their initial disappointment from learning the update one week ago.

Players are disgusted and hate how Pokemon TCG Pocket's trading works and are planing to quit the game for good.

Less than a day after its release, Pokemon TCG Pocket players are taking a drastic measure to protest against the trading system.

Wondering how to trade your Pokemon cards in TCG Pocket? The Trading feature was added on January 29, 2025, and allows you to exchange cards with friends.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is set to release it's long awaited trade feature alongside anew set of card packs titled "Space-Time Smackdown".

Trading allows you to exchange your cards with friends in Pokémon TCG Pocket — with a few limitations. Trades will come at the cost of Trade Tokens and Trade Stamina, and will allow you to get your hands on cards you’ve been missing or cards that you want to hoard.