Pokémon TCG Pocket butters up players with free trade tokens as they work on improving feature

Pokémon TCG Pocket's trading feature launch has been underwhelming, despite high player demand. This has led developers to announce a rework of the trading system.

As a temporary measure, all players will receive 1,000 Trade Tokens via the in-game Gifts menu. Trade Tokens are a currency needed for card trading. This giveaway aims to appease players while the trading system is revised.

The planned overhaul addresses player concerns about trading restrictions, such as rarity limitations and the need for in-game currency. Many felt these restrictions were overly restrictive and cumbersome.

Reworking the Trading System

A simpler, more open trading system, or the complete absence of trading, might have avoided the current controversy. While botting and exploitation are valid concerns, the existing restrictions likely haven't deterred determined players.

The upcoming rework hopefully addresses these concerns. A successful digital TCG trading system could significantly enhance the game's appeal as a viable alternative to the physical card game.

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