The creators of Pokémon TCG Pocket have issued a warning to all players not to tamper with game data or participate in real money trades, or risk getting their accounts banned. The crackdown comes right before card trading and a new Space-Time Smackdown set are added to the mobile hit.

Pokémon TCG Pocket issues a warning players who break their ToS will be penalized as the new expansion and trading feature release this week.

Fans aren't happy about trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket due to the two different types of currencies it requires.

Another Pokémon TCG Pocket ban wave seems to be inbound as the developers are taking aim on real money trading and other offenses.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket introduces trading feature, initially limited to select cards and timed. Real money trading is explicitly prohibited in the game, with consequences for violators. Trading restrictions and time-gating aim to deter profiteering and prevent quick completion of Card Dex.