Trading may become available in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) by January 2025. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect, other upcoming updates, and more info on how trading works.
An announcement made by the Pokemon TCG Pocket Team confirms that trading will become available by January 2025.
According to the future plans shared by the team, certain cards will become available for trading by January 2025 among other new booster packs and collection expansions. However, they do plan on gradually increasing the trading features as they update the game.
It is unknown what the trading limitations will be, but we speculate that trading will only be available for the Genetic Apex Booster Set and not the newest packs released by the end of the year. There may be other conditions involved as well such as trading only duplicates from the 3rd card onward or cards up to 3♢ or 4♢ rarity.
Trading will have a significant impact on the collective nature of Pokemon TCG Pocket which is likely why the development team plans on slowly rolling out the trading feature based on player feedback.
We may likely expect another questionnaire once the January 2025 update comes in, so be sure to give the Pokemon TCG Pocket team your thoughts on the new features to help them improve the game!
Upcoming Features and Content Roadmap
Trading was not be available on release. While no reason was given on why, it's most likely due to this being one of the first mobile games with a gacha system that allows trading.
Full Global Release Time and Countdown
Game | Version Update | Dates |
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Pokemon Masters EX | 1.0.0 → 2.0.0 | Jul 25, 2019 ~ Aug 25, 2020 |
Pokemon HOME | 2.0.0 → 3.0.0 | May 17, 2022 ~ May 29, 2023 |
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (HOME Update) | 1.0.1 → 2.0.1 | Nov 11, 2022 ~ Sep 13, 2023 |
Pokemon UNITE | 1.1.1.3 → 1.2.1.3 | Jul 28th 2021 ~ Sep 22, 2021 |
Pokemon Cafe Remix | 1.0.0 → 2.0.3 | Jun 17, 2020 ~ Oct 28, 2021 |
While not illegal on the surface, players with multiple devices can roll on different accounts and trade on a main account to rack up a decent collection.
This also disincentivizes getting a Premium Pass as just the simple act of switching phone can get you four rolls a day compared to the three with the pass.
A common occurence in a lot of Gacha Games, people will reroll and sell accounts with high rarity cards to other players so they can start with an advantage.
With the rise of account selling, there is also the possibility of scammers who will sell but not give the accounts to buyers.
There are also cases where sold accounts will have their passwords changed by the seller, locking the buyer of an account they paid for.
While not exclusive to the Pokemon TCG, a lot of card games do have a market where certain high rarity cards will be sold for exorbitant prices. Pokemon TCG Pocket has confirmed that older packs and sets will be phased out, so there could be cases of older Crown Cards, with golden crown icons, being sold for high prices.
Since battling requires you to use a Link Code to connect to specific players, its most likely that the system is the same for trading. It was shown that trading cards requires you to look at each other's binders and make offers on which ones you would be willing to trade.
Maintenance Status
Updated 11/2/2024
Check out Pokemon TCG Pocket's current maintenance status!
All Patch Notes and Updates
Updated 11/11/2024
See all the latest patch notes for Pokemon TCG Pocket here!
Version 1.0.7
Updated 11/11/2024
Learn all about the Version 1.0.7 update for Pokemon TCG Pocket released on November 11, 2024!
Version 1.0.6
Updated 11/3/2024
The Version 1.0.6 update released on October 22, 2024 fixes the not starting bug on iOS. Learn more here!
Version 1.0.5
Updated 10/23/2024
Learn all about the Version 1.0.5 update for Pokemon TCG Pocket released on October 22, 2024!
Version 1.0.3
Updated 10/21/2024
Learn all about the Version 1.0.3 update for Pokemon TCG Pocket released on October 16, 2024!
Version 1.0.2
Updated 10/23/2024
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Updated 11/18/2024
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Letter to the Community Roadmap (Nov 2024)
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Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Questionnaire (October 2024)
Updated 10/30/2024
The Pokemon TCG Pocket developers are conducting an in-game questionnaire. Check out the survey here!
What Does the Advance Ticket Do?
Updated 10/31/2024
There is currently no known use for the Advance Ticket. It is likely used as currency for limited event rewards.
UK Pokemon TCG Pocket Launch Event
Updated 10/30/2024
A launch event for Pokemon TCG Pocket will be held in Outernet, London on Nov. 9-10!
Daily Life Illustration Countdown
Updated 10/28/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket is counting down to its release with daily life illustrations!
Release Time and Countdown
Updated 10/29/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket will release on Oct. 30, with a test launch in New Zealand on Sept. 26!
Available Platforms
Updated 9/26/2024
Check out all the devices and platforms where you can play Pokemon TCG Pocket!
Is PTCGP on iOS?
Updated 9/26/2024
Apple Devices Running iOS 13 and above can run Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Is PTCGP on iPad?
Updated 9/26/2024
iPads that support iPad OS 13 and above can run Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Is PTCGP on Android?
Updated 9/26/2024
Android Devices that can support Android 10 and above can run Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Is PTCGP on PC?
Updated 9/26/2024
There is currently no news on a PC, Mac, or Steam Version.
Is PTCGP on Switch?
Updated 9/26/2024
There is currently no news about the game being ported to the Switch.
Available Countries List
Updated 9/25/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket will be available to play and download in over 89 Countries!
Will Soft Launch Data Carry Over?
Updated 10/29/2024
It's currently unknown but likely that New Zealand players can carry over their Soft Launch Data on full release.
All Multiplayer Features
Updated 9/25/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket multiplayer features include the Wonder Pick System, Card Battles, and an upcoming card trading system!
Pre-Registration Guide
Updated 10/15/2024
Pre-registering for Pokemon TCG Pocket will automatically download the app on the full release on October 30, 2024!
TCG Pocket vs TCG Live All Differences Explained
Updated 10/30/2024
All differences between Pokemon TCG Pocket and Pokemon TCG Live!
Bugs and Errors | |
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101-8101 | 102-032-014 |
102-063-014 | 102-065-014 |
102-091-014 | Unable to Open |
Premium Pass Bug | Coin Toss Bug |
Private Match Not Working | - |
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