When will trading release in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket has been known since the app’s announcement back in Feb. 2024, but the trade button in the Social Hub has been greyed out and slapped with a “coming soon” sticker since launch.

The much-awaited function will likely come with its own requirements and limitations, meaning you probably won’t be able to get your hands on a Mew card for mere scraps.

Here’s what we know about when trading will release in Pokémon TCG Pocketand what we do and don’t know about the feature so far.

Trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket will release in January 2025according to the developers via a community post on the official forums.

There isn’t an exact date as to when trading will become available, so be on the lookout as we get closer. One possible suggestion is Jan. 30, alongside a possible expansion release as datamined by CentroLeaks on X — assuming they could be bundled together in the same update — but until we know more, it could drop anytime during the month.

Beyond the January date, there’s little we know about trading, and a lot of questions about how the feature will work. Here’s a breakdown of everything so far, including some comparisons with how trading works in Pokémon Go to break down what’s possible.