- Shinedust is a special currency in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
- You can get it by collecting duplicate cards, events, and more.
- It is used to trade cards and exchange Flairs.
Pokemon TCG Pocket has various in-game resources and currencies, which are very important for regular gameplay, and Shinedust is one of them. Shinedust is one of the resources that has many uses, and every player must farm it at some point to get rare cards and enjoy the game.
As a valuable resource, you must be cautious about how to utilize them. If you are struggling with Shinedust and have no idea how to maximize it, we have all the information that you need to know.
How to Obtain Shinedust in Pokemon TCG Pocket
There are a lot of ways in which you can obtain Shinedust, and here is a list of them.
1. Collecting Duplicate Cards
The most common way to get a lot of Shinedust is by obtaining duplicate cards, just like you’d do for Flair. In TCG Pocket, you’ll be getting a lot of cards from opening packs and wonder picks. This means you will end up with a lot of the same cards. When you get another card, which you already have two copies of, you’ll receive a certain amount of Shinedust. This might feel like very little, but over time, you’ll have a lot of them.
Here is a list of the card rarities and the amount of Shinedust each duplicate will yield:
| Rarity | Shinedust Earn Value |
|---|---|
| Common | 20 |
| Uncommon | 40 |
| Rare | 240 |
| Double Rare | 720 |
| Art Rare | 470 |
| Super Art Rare and Special Art Rare | 2400 |
| Immersive Rare | 5400 |
| Shiny Rare | 1700 |
| Super Shiny Rare | 3600 |
| Crown Rare | 30000 |
You can even Trade or Share cards with your friends, and get duplicate copies of the same card. This is a very inefficient method, so we do not recommend it.
2. Achievements
There are a lot of achievements in Pokemon TCGP, and completing each gives you Shinedust as a reward. The achievements range from collecting cards, opening packs, adding flair, and a lot more. Each achievement has a certain rank, and reaching it will give you extra Shinedust. Here is a list of all the achievement ranks and Shinedust they give:
- Bronze – 30 Shinedust
- Silver – 50 Shinedust
- Gold – 70 Shinedust
- Platinum – 100 Shinedust
3. Events
Pokemon TCG Pocket features a new event every week, and most of them reward with Shinedust and a lot of other resources. Mostly, the rewards are locked behind event missions. So, make sure that you complete them timely manner, before the event expires, to avoid missing out.
Some Wonder Pick events, like the Torchic Psyduck Wonder Pick event, allow players to exchange Shinedust in the event shop for event tickets. You can obtain up to 50 Shinedust 20 times, resulting in a whopping 1000 Shinedust.
Drop events, like the Mega Pidgeot EX Drop event, also yield a lot of Shinedust as a chance reward, which can be obtained by completing Solo Battles. Make sure you also keep an eye out for the Promo codes, as they might reward you with free Shinedust.
Uses of Shinedust
There are two uses of Shinedust as of now in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Exchanging Flairs and Trading.
Players can use Shinedust to exchange Flairs for their cards. Flair is a visual cosmetic effect that you can apply to your cards. They are visible when you take part in a TCG battle or put them as a showcase.
Shinedust is also used for trading. It was announced as the new trading currency in July 2025, and you need to manage it well, as trading can cost a lot of Shinedust. Here is a table that features the amount of Shinedust you need for trading certain rarity cards.
| Rarity | Shinedust Required |
|---|---|
| Common | 0 |
| Uncommon | 0 |
| Rare | 1200 |
| Double Rare | 5000 |
| Art Rare | 4000 |
| Super Art Rare and Special Art Rare | 25,000 |
| Shiny Rare | 10,000 |
| Super Shiny Rare | 30,000 |
That sums up all the information about Shinedust in Pokemon TCG Pocket. How many Shinedust do you have? Let us know in the comments.
Shinedust can be used to buy Flairs and trade cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
No, Shinedust is the resource in Pokemon TCG Pocket, and Stardust in Pokemon Go.
Aryan Singh
