Since the announcement of Pokémon TCG Pocket back in February 2024, fans have been eagerly awaiting the implementation of trading. However, the trade button has remained inactive, teasingly sitting in the Social Hub with a “coming soon” label since the game’s launch.
When trading does finally become available, it’ll probably come with its own set of rules. So, don’t expect to easily trade a few common cards for something as rare as a Mew.
Here’s the scoop on when you can expect trading to launch in Pokémon TCG Pocket, along with what we know and still don’t know about this feature.
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### When is Trading Going Live in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
According to the developers on the official forums, trading will be launching in January 2025. While the exact date hasn’t been nailed down, keep your eyes peeled as the month approaches. There’s a buzz suggesting that January 30 could be the day, potentially coinciding with the release of a new expansion. This speculation comes from a datamine by CentroLeaks on X, hinting that both features could drop together. However, nothing is set in stone yet, so trading could be rolled out at any point in January.
### How Trading Might Operate in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Though we have a timeframe, many details about the trading system remain under wraps. What does this mean for players? We’re mostly in the dark, but we can draw some comparisons from how trading functions in Pokémon Go to get a sense of what’s possible.
#### What We Know About Trades So Far
Right now, specific details about trading mechanics remain scarce, leaving a lot to the imagination for eager players awaiting more information.
#### What We Don’t Know About Trades So Far
Key aspects such as restrictions, card values, and trading mechanics are still questions without answers, keeping anticipation high. We’ll just have to wait and see what the team behind Pokémon TCG Pocket has in store.
