Part of the joy of collecting cards in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is displaying them. The app version of the popular card game gives players many ways to browse, organize and display the cards they have collected. Among them is the creation of Flair, special cosmetics that improve the appearance of cards in a way that would not be possible under the physical constraints of the real world.
Flair allows players Decorate your cards with sparkles, flames and other fun visuals that emerge from the card when it is displayed in a display case or folder, or played in battle. It’s also a way to use extra cards when players acquire duplicates of the same Pokémon. However, Flair isn’t free and that’s where Shinedust comes in.
What is Shinedust used for in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Use Shinedust to add additional effects to Pokémon cards
Shinedust is a special item in Pokémon TCG Pocket this is necessary to create Flair’s visual effects. The item looks like a small, clear blue bottle with a cork and a little star pendant attached to it by a strap on the neck of the bottle. Inside the bottle you can see green and pink triangular glitter. There is no in-game explanation of what Shinedust actually is, but is very similar in appearance and name to Stardust in Pokemon GO.
Shinedust is used to create Flair into Pokémon TCG Pocket, and according to the item’s official in-app description, this appears to be its sole purpose in the game: “Shinedust is an item you need to get talent.“Different rarities and talent levels require different amounts of Shinedust, from 50 Shinedust for One-Star rarity cards to 20,000 or more for Crown rarity. Fortunately, Shinedust is fairly easy to get.
How to get more Shinedust in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Shinedust is collected by completing daily tasks
The amount of Shinedust required to obtain talent for higher rarity cards may seem intimidating, but Shinedust is, fortunately, relatively easy to obtain. The special item in Pokémon TCG Pocket can be collected naturally during gameplay. The actions in TCG Pocket who earn Shinedust are (so far):
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Opening boosters
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Participating in battles
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Completing missions
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Ticket negotiation during certain events
Each of these actions earns players a small amount of Shinedust, but they all add up. Thanks to the item’s slow but steady accumulation, most players will have enough Shinedust for any Flair they want. Both Flair and Shinedust are optional elements of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket which add an extra visual touch to the game.
- Released
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October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
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DeNA, Criaturas Inc.
- Editor(s)
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The Pokémon Company
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer