The developers of Pokemon TCG Pocket have unveiled exciting changes coming to the game's trading system in a major update scheduled for July 29. These improvements aim to address long-standing player concerns while introducing innovative features to enhance the trading experience.

One of the most significant changes involves replacing the controversial Trade Token system with Shinedust, the game's universal currency. This shift will make trading more accessible as Shinedust is easier to obtain through regular gameplay. Players will also benefit from a one-time conversion offer where existing Trade Tokens can be exchanged for both Shinedust and valuable Pack Hourglasses.

The update introduces several quality-of-life improvements:

• Wishlist Feature: Players can now showcase up to three desired cards on their profile
• Enhanced Rewards: Duplicate cards will yield double the Shinedust
• Token Conversion: Trade Tokens convert to Shinedust at 1:10 ratio with no limits

The conversion rates have been officially confirmed after weeks of speculation within the community. Notably, the developers are offering a special limited-time exchange where players can get 1 Pack Hourglass for each Trade Token (capped at 60).

Exchange Rates Table

While the update brings many positive changes, some limitations remain. Trading will still be restricted to diamond and one-star rarity cards, disappointing players hoping to exchange higher-value collectibles. The developers have indicated this restriction will likely remain in place to maintain the game's economic balance.

Players should note the extended maintenance period from July 24-29 when trading will be completely unavailable. The developers haven't specified why such a lengthy downtime is required for these changes.

These updates represent the developers' ongoing commitment to improving Pokemon TCG Pocket based on player feedback. The wishlist feature in particular addresses the community's request for better trading communication tools, eliminating the need for third-party apps to coordinate card exchanges.