The launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was met with enthusiasm, but it quickly faced challenges with its trading system. The initial trading feature was criticized for requiring hard-to-obtain currency and imposing numerous restrictions on trades. However, a recent update promises significant improvements to address these issues.
First and foremost, Trading Tokens are being completely phased out. Players will no longer need to exchange cards to acquire currency for trading. Instead, trading cards of three-diamond, four-diamond, and one-star rarity will now require Shinedust. This new currency is earned by opening booster packs and receiving cards already registered in your Card Dex.
If you currently hold Trading Tokens, you can convert them into Shinedust. Given that Shinedust is also necessary for obtaining flair, further modifications to the system are planned. An upcoming update will introduce a feature allowing players to share cards they're interested in trading via an in-game function.
As previously discussed, the initial implementation of trading felt somewhat half-hearted. The digital nature of the game necessitates more restrictions than in real-life trading to prevent abuse, which has been a significant hurdle.
While these changes are a step in the right direction, they won't be implemented until autumn at the earliest, leaving players waiting through the spring. This slow pace of addressing the issues has been a point of frustration for many in the Pokémon TCG Pocket community.
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