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The Pokémon TCG Pocket app has released an update, which adds the new Trade feature and to prepare for the release of the second expansion, Space-Time Smackdown!
Below you will see the patch notes, and other datamined events on our schedule with more to come as we add new cards from the new expansion. Make sure to update your app from the App Store!
Update details
Thank you for playing Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
We have updated the app today.
Update time may vary depending on the device.
- Space-Time Smackdown: Dialga and Space-Time Smackdown: Palkia booster packs release on Thursday, 30 January 2025 06:00:00 GMT
- New features added
Trade feature
- Trading of certain cards between friends is now available. We’re planning to expand the range of cards that can be traded.
- Trade tokens are required to trade cards of certain rarities. You can obtain trade tokens in Obtain Items by consuming cards with a rarity of ◆◆◆ or higher, or completing event missions.
Note: For more information on the trade feature, please see Tips.
Pokémon Tools
- A new Trainer card subtype, Pokémon Tools, has been added!
- Pokémon Tools unleash all sorts of effects when attached to Pokémon in battle! Try including them in your decks when you obtain them!
- Play a Pokémon Tool card! has been added to the battle guide.
Issue fixes
- Some adjustments were made to the deck auto-build logic.
- Adjustments were made to some of the Italian attack names.
Other adjustments
- Some adjustments were made to the way that booster pack opening results are shared in wonder pick.
- Minor revisions to some features and text adjustments.
- New tradable cards added
Some cards included in Genetic Apex and Mythical Island booster packs can now be traded.
For more details, please see “Detailed trade list.”
- Themed collections added
Space-Time Smackdown themed collections will be added on Thursday, 30 January 2025 06:00:00 GMT.
- Step-up battles added
Attention
- The event period and details are subject to change without warning.
- For the availability period, please see the screen of the corresponding feature or event.
- An error may occur when an update to the game goes live while players are on the standby screen before a battle. If you encounter this error, please try restarting the app.
We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
