Pokémon TCG Pocket butters up players with free trade tokens as they work on improving feature

Pokémon TCG Pocket is giving away 1000 Trade Tokens to all players via the in-game Gifts menu. This comes as developers work to rework the game's trading system, a hotly requested feature that has proven controversial.

The launch of Pokémon TCG Pocket's trading function hasn't been smooth sailing. Player feedback prompted developers to revisit the trading mechanics. As a temporary measure, the 1000 Trade Tokens are being offered to compensate players. Trade Tokens were previously a necessary currency for trading cards.

Developers previously announced plans to simplify trading and make acquiring the necessary currency easier. Many players criticized restrictions, such as trading limitations based on card rarity and the requirement for a trading currency.

To avoid the current issues, a more open trading system or the removal of trading altogether would have been simpler solutions. While botting and exploitation are valid concerns, stricter limitations likely wouldn't have deterred determined players.

Hopefully, the trading rework will address player concerns. A well-implemented digital trading system could make Pokémon TCG Pocket a strong competitor to the physical card game.

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