After ready for information on a card buying and selling function 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 big purpose why: “Objects should be consumed as a way to commerce.” As with different cellular video games, many are assuming this to imply a brand new, paid consumable.

There are much more limitations to how trades will work, nevertheless. Trades can solely be performed between buddies, 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 likely be tradable at launch, however that’s it for now.
“Thanks for having enjoyable with us—opening packs, accumulating playing cards, and having fun with the sport every day,” the builders stated in a social media publish. “We’re repeatedly 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 tip of the month, seemingly Jan. 28, for the brand new booster pack’s launch.
The developer stated that it’ll “proceed to watch participant suggestions and assess future updates to the commerce function whereas holding in thoughts how one can stability each the convenience and enjoyability of accumulating.”
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 dear, it’ll seemingly squash most if not all the pleasure that gamers have been increase because the sport launched this previous October.
One different highly-requested function, a extra fleshed out card battle mode like a ranked ladder, was not talked about within the announcement.