Great news for Pokémon TCG Pocket fans! The official support site has announced an exciting overhaul that many have been eagerly waiting for: the elimination of Trade Tokens! Instead, players will now use a new currency known as Shinedust for all future trading activities. Don’t worry if you’re holding onto any Trade Tokens; they will be seamlessly converted to Shinedust during this transition. Although these updates won’t roll out immediately, the team assures us they aim to have everything in place by the end of Autumn 2025.
Wave Goodbye to Trade Tokens
- Trade Tokens will be completely phased out, meaning players will no longer need to exchange cards for the currency required to trade.
- From now on, acquiring three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity cards will only require Shinedust for trading.
- Excitingly, each time you crack open a booster pack, you’ll earn Shinedust if you find a card that’s already in your Card Dex. Additionally, since Shinedust will also be necessary for acquiring flair, we're exploring ways to enhance the Shinedust rewards, allowing for even more trading possibilities.
- Any Trade Tokens you currently possess will automatically convert to Shinedust as the change takes effect.
- Trading methods for one-diamond and two-diamond rarity cards will remain untouched.
More Updates on the Horizon
- A new feature is on the way that will enable players to express interest in specific cards they’d like to trade directly within the in-game trading system.
“In addition to the changes above, we are also looking into how to accommodate cards that are currently unavailable for trades, such as promo cards and two-star rarity cards. Keep an eye out for more information about this topic in the future.”