A new Pokémon TCG Pocket trade system update leak is stirring excitement and speculation within the community. The leak, shared by Reddit user sylveon_eevee, suggests that major changes to the trading system will go live on July 29, 2025, removing trade tokens entirely and replacing them with a new currency: Shinedust.
Since its launch, Pokémon TCG Pocket has been praised for its sleek card animations and mobile-friendly gameplay. However, the long-awaited trading system, introduced in January 2025, sparked mixed reactions from players.
Mixed Reception and Developer Response
While many players appreciated the addition of a trade feature, others were frustrated by:
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The high cost of trade tokens
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Restrictions on which cards could be traded
These complaints quickly spread across social media and forums. In response, deNA, the developer behind Pokémon TCG Pocket, began offering more trade tokens as compensation. On January 31, deNA promised trade system improvements, followed by a March 13 update confirming the future removal of trade tokens altogether.
What the Leak Says About Shinedust
According to the latest leak, starting July 29, trade tokens will be replaced with Shinedust, a new currency used for trading cards. Key details include:
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Players will be able to convert trade tokens into Shinedust
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The base conversion rate will be 1 token = 10 Shinedust
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Higher conversion options like 100 or 1000 Shinedust will also be available, though the required tokens for those are still unknown
This overhaul aims to make trading more flexible, accessible, and less reliant on hard-to-earn tokens, potentially encouraging more active card exchanges.
Community Reaction and Speculation
While the leak hasn’t been officially confirmed by The Pokémon Company or deNA, the community response has been largely positive. Many fans see Shinedust as a more transparent and scalable solution, potentially offering greater freedom in how players trade and value their cards.
Still, some players are cautious, wondering if Shinedust will come with grind-heavy mechanics or new monetization angles.
With the rumored July 29 update approaching, fans are waiting for an official announcement to confirm these changes. If true, this would mark one of the most significant updates since the game’s launch — and possibly redeem the rocky debut of the trade system.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the rollout.