The latest Wonder Pick Event in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is failing to impress fans, as many players express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards. While the event does introduce some new cosmetic items, the inclusion of Shinedust—a largely unpopular in-game currency—has sparked widespread disappointment within the community.
A Recurring Issue With Wonder Pick Events
Since its launch in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket has consistently run monthly Wonder Pick Events, offering players a chance to earn Event Shop Tickets through specific tasks. These tickets can be exchanged for limited-time items, but with each event, the rewards have been met with increasing discontent. The latest Wonder Pick Event, which began on February 7, 2024, added new Chimchar-themed cosmetics and a small amount of Shinedust on February 14. However, instead of generating excitement, the update has left many players feeling shortchanged.
The Problem With Shinedust Rewards
Shinedust, a currency used to add Flairs—holographic visual effects—to cards, has never been highly valued by the player base. When Pokemon TCG Pocket introduced its trading system on January 29, 2024, many expected a shift in reward structures to support the new feature. However, rather than offering more valuable Trade Tokens, the developers instead added Shinedust as a reward, frustrating players who see little practical use for it.
Many players regret spending their duplicate cards on Flairs before the trading system was announced, as it drained their inventory of extras that could now be traded for Trade Tickets. With trading already requiring an excessive number of tickets, players were hoping the Wonder Pick Event would provide an alternative means to obtain them. Instead, they were met with yet another batch of largely cosmetic items.
Community Frustration Over Reward Choices
Social media has been flooded with complaints about the event’s reward structure, with a near-unanimous consensus that Shinedust is a pointless currency. Some fans argue that the game should offer more Trade Tokens to alleviate the frustration caused by the steep trade costs. Others suggest that Hourglasses, which reduce the cooldown time between opening new card packs, would be a far more useful reward.
Despite the negative feedback, Pokemon TCG Pocket developers have yet to respond to the ongoing criticism regarding event rewards. Given the game’s increasing reliance on monetization and its failure to offer meaningful incentives to long-time players, many are beginning to question whether the developers are genuinely listening to community feedback. If future Wonder Pick Events continue to prioritize lackluster cosmetics over functional rewards, the game risks alienating its dedicated player base even further.
As Pokemon TCG Pocket moves forward, the developers must address these concerns if they hope to maintain player interest. With trading already causing frustration due to its high cost, ignoring player demands for better rewards could lead to a decline in engagement with future events. For now, fans will have to decide whether participating in Wonder Pick Events is worth their time or if the rewards simply aren’t worth the effort.
