Card exchanges enable trainers to acquire missing pieces for their collections or enhance deck strategies in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Significant adjustments arrived in mid-2025, replacing Trade Tokens with Shinedust as the primary transactional resource. Core exchange regulations persisted alongside the introduction of collection wishlists for streamlined acquisitions.
Exchanging Cards: Step-by-Step Process
Initiate exchanges through the Social Hub’s central interface. Select the Trade icon to access negotiation screens after establishing in-game friendships. Critical regulations govern all transactions:
1. Exchanges limited to confirmed friends
2. Single active transaction per player
3. Rarity-level restrictions apply
4. Trade Stamina governs activity
5. Premium Shinedust required for high-tier swaps
Transaction workflow: Choose desired card from inventory, confirm resource expenditure, then await recipient’s response. Offers remain active for 48 hours, with cancellation options available through termination controls.
Exchange Regulations
Strict guidelines maintain trading integrity:
– Limited to 1/2/3/4 Diamond and Shiny variants
– Matching rarity levels mandatory
– Flair-enhanced cards require equivalent counterparts
Wishlist Implementation
Curate 20 desired cards through collection menus, with three highlighted on your profile. Friends can view priority requests when initiating swaps, streamlining targeted negotiations.