A recent leak has revealed exciting details about the upcoming trading feature in Pokemon TCG Pocket, introducing two new in-game currencies that will govern how players exchange cards.

Earlier this month, developers confirmed that trading would be restricted to specific card rarities, aligning with previous leaks. However, these leaks also hinted at a more complex system for facilitating trades.

The second currency is called “feature artwork tokens.”  The number of tokens required for a trade will be determined by the card's rarity. However, their acquisition method and precise functionality remain unclear.

The introduction of these new trading mechanics has sparked mixed reactions within the Pokemon TCG Pocket community.

Some players are concerned that access to these tokens will be heavily monetized, potentially limiting trading opportunities for free-to-play users. Others are surprised that the existing “Shinedust” currency isn't being utilized for trades, unlike the similar “Stardust” system in Pokemon GO.

One theory suggests that this approach allows developers to maintain the appeal of opening booster packs while simultaneously offering a free trading system, encouraging player engagement with both aspects of the game.

The trading feature is set to debut on January 28th, just a day before the release of the highly anticipated second Pokemon TCG Pocket set, “Space-Time Smackdown.” This new set features Pokemon from the Sinnoh region, including ex variants of legendary Pokemon like Palkia and Dialga, following the Kanto-focused first set.