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Pokémon TCG Pocket Launches Trading Feature and New Expansion This Month

Author : Sarah May 26,2025

If you've been eagerly awaiting the release of the upcoming trading feature for Pokémon TCG Pocket, you won't have to wait much longer. The highly anticipated trading feature is set to launch on January 29th, perfectly timed to coincide with a brand-new expansion called Space-Time Smackdown, which will be released the very next day!

Trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket is exactly what you'd expect—allowing you to exchange certain rarities of cards with friends, mirroring the experience of trading in person. To facilitate these trades, you'll need to use trade hourglasses and trade tokens, adding an intriguing layer of strategy and authenticity to this digital rendition of the iconic physical card game.

As for the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, it introduces some fan-favorite cards to the game. This expansion will spotlight Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, with two new digital booster packs featuring the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia.

ytSmack in the faceFor those less interested in legendaries, you'll be thrilled to see other beloved Sinnoh Pokémon like Lucario, as well as the starter trio of Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup. These cards will be accessible through the Wonder Pick feature and traditional booster packs, offering multiple ways to collect them.

I'm confident this update will be a hit, especially with the addition of long-awaited Pokémon to the roster. However, there have been some concerns about how trading will work, so it's reassuring to know that the developers promise continual tweaks to ensure a smooth experience.

If you're eager to dive into Pokémon TCG Pocket for the first time ahead of this new update, or you've simply taken a break and need a refresher, why not check out our list of the best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket? It's a great way to get back into the game and prepare for the exciting new features and cards coming your way.