The Pokémon Company probably sees the circuitousness of Pocket ’s trading system as a clever way to make the game stickier. But compared to other tactics like Pocket ’s regular events built around battling, it feels somewhat predatory and like something that doesn’t offer much value to players.

Good news! You can finally trade cards with friends in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Bad news! It sucks. It feels even more limited and backwards than when it was originally teased, and fans are in full revolt over the long-anticipated feature’s completely bungled rollout.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has launched its anticipated new trading update, but it has generated increased disappointment rather than satisfaction. The launch of the trading feature in the Pokemon TCG angered players beyond their initial disappointment from learning the update one week ago.

The Pokemon TCG Pocket subreddit is full of leaks right now, and while everyone seems pretty happy about the new cards, everyone is furious at the Pokemon TCG trading system, which doesn't let you trade the best Pokemon TCG Pocket cards.

Pokemon TCG Pocket launches its long-awaited trading system, but fans are expressing frustration over its implementation.

The free and easy Pokémon TCG Pocket made me want to collect real cards - and the hostile community immediately made me give up that dream.

Players are disgusted and hate how Pokemon TCG Pocket's trading works and are planing to quit the game for good.

A new Bidoof card being added to Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has players wondering if it's overpowered or just plain silly.

A new card from the upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown set has an incredible ability that could make you unbeatable.