Summary
- Trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket may be limited to lower rarity cards.
- Leak suggests rare cards such as full art ex cards and one-crown cards may not be tradeable.
- DeNA confirms trading will be available in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
A new Pokemon Trading Card Game leak seems to unveil details about a potential trading capability in the digital TCG. Since the game’s launch, Pokemon TCG Pocket enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the feature, which would allow for exchanging surplus cards to complete collections.
The trading functionality dates back to 1996 with the release of the first generation of Pokemon games, where players could connect their Game Boys for trades. This feature has since become a core element of the franchise, yet the Pokemon TCG Pocket community finds itself excluded from this aspect, lacking the ability to trade extra cards acquired through booster packs and events. Recently, information has surfaced that provides clarity on a significant aspect of trading.
According to insiders, trading within Pokemon TCG Pocket may only involve lower-tier cards, effectively barring cards of higher rarity from being exchanged. The source suggests that only one and two-star basic cards and their evolutions, along with certain silver-bordered cards, will be permissible for trade.
Details implied by the leak indicate that promotional cards, those available through the in-game store or limited-time events designated with a special “promo” rarity, remain unaddressed in terms of their tradeability.
Leaks should always be approached cautiously until confirmation is received from official channels. However, this isn’t the first time that players have encountered hints suggesting limitations on trading functionalities in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Last year, Centro Leaks shared prospective details via Twitter regarding restrictions on trading higher rarity cards, reinforcing the validity of the latest leaks. With DeNA’s confirmation that trading is indeed forthcoming for Pokemon TCG Pocket in January, players can anticipate additional information regarding this awaited feature soon.
