Trading and exchanging cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). See how to trade cards, cards that you can trade and when the feature will be available in Pokemon TCGP.
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Trading Feature Latest Information
Additional Details Announced on X
- Trades can be done between friends
- Trades can be done with cards of the same rarity
- ◆1-4 and ★1 rarity cards can be traded
- At launch, you can trade Genetic Apex and Mythical Island Cards
*Tradable cards will be added in the future - You need to consume items to trade cards
There has been new updates regarding the trading function. Players can trade only with friends and trades can be done with cards of the same rarity. As announced previously, the trading feature will become available January 2025.
Announcement on Official X Account
Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Trading Forum
If you are looking for other players to trade cards with or certain cards that you want to trade, go to our Trading Forum in the link below!
Card Trading ForumWhen Will Trade Be Available?
Scheduled Date is January 2025
Pokemon TCG Pocket trading is scheduled to be implemented in January 2025. However the exact date has not been announced yet.
Limitations on Cards That Can Be Traded
According to information announced in November 2024, only certain cards will be tradeable. It has also been announced that the number of cards that can be traded will be gradually expanded.
Update InformationOther Restrictions
It has been announced that only ◆1-4 and ★1 rarity cards can be traded, meaning you won't be able to trade higher rarity cards like 2 Star and 3 Star cards.
Card Rarity & Drop RatesYou Can Trade Cards in Other Languages
In the Pokemon TCG Pocket official trailer, there is a scene where English and Korean cards are being traded. Therefore, there is a high possibility that cards in other languages can also be traded.
How to Get Cards in Other LanguagesHow to Trade on Pokemon TCG Pocket
What We Know
It is possible to trade Pokemon cards in the Pokemon Card app, but there are certain restrictions. You need to be friends to be able to trade cards, and you can only trade cards from certain booster packs. You also need to consume certain items to trade cards.
How to Add Friends & What You Can DoCan You Trade Online?
Currently, there's no information available about the possibility of online trades. However, the promotional video showed scenes of exchanges between separate locations, suggesting that there will likely be no distance restrictions.
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