Pokemon TCG Pocket responds to players’ backlash on trading feature

The developers of Pokemon TCG Pocket have promised to make significant changes to the game following players’ backlash about the recent trading feature. The developers announced that they will focus on improving trading capabilities while resolving issues created by the January 29 update.

The official X account of Pokemon TCG Pocket shared on January 31 that Creatures Inc. and DeNA are “actively investigating ways” for trading solutions.

They shared that the trade token requirements were originally installed to combat bots and multi-account abuse when they established the system. However, the backlash revealed to the developers that their trading restrictions had diminished the fun aspect of trading.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket will add methods to obtain trade tokens 

Pokemon TCG Pocket players were initially excited about trading in the game. However, disappointment set in as operational issues started to emerge. The trading expenses were way too high, making players unable to perform exchanges. Card trading required both participants to be in-game friends and prevented the trading of all playing cards.

Multiple playing restrictions led users to search for alternative solutions to obtain new cards.

The developers have promised to solve this issue by creating additional trade token acquisition methods, such as timed events. The announcement also hinted at significant platform enhancements in future updates.

Players in the Pokemon TCG Pocket community appreciate the developers’ prompt actions. Several Pokemon GO players expect the developers at Niantic to adopt this open communication approach.

Fans have also offered suggestions to improve trading, such as mystery trades from main Pokemon games and a level requirement to enable trades.

They also hope for the removal of the trade timer and the implementation of a card search system that would extend trading ability outside friend lists.

The developers’ timely response did not mention a specific date for the awaited update. Until then, players may use the current Space-Time Smackdown packs along with Genetic Apex packs to fulfill their card collection needs.

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