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 ===Trainer Tokens===
 {{main|Trainer Token}}
 '''Trainer Tokens''' may be used to redeem non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s (200 [[Trainer Token]]s) from current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] of the game and [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]] (500 Trainer Tokens) also from current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]], as well as [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]]. They are obtained through various means, including [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]], [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenges]], [[#Tutorial Ladder|Tutorial Ladder]], [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]], [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] matches in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] and [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]].
-Trainer Tokens are also obtained by playing various [[Pokémon.com online games|browser-based games]], earning {{DL|Pokémon.com|Stamps}}, and reading articles on [[Pokémon.com]]. They may also be spent on various items for a player's Pokémon.com Trainer Avatar. This is similar to but distinct from the [[#Avatar Creator|Pokémon TCG Online Avatar]] within the game itself.
+Trainer Tokens were also obtained by playing various [[Pokémon.com online games|browser-based games]], earning {{DL|Pokémon.com|Stamps}}, and reading articles on [[Pokémon.com]]. Trainer Tokens may also be spent on various items for a player's Pokémon.com Trainer Avatar. This is similar to but distinct from the [[#Avatar Creator|Pokémon TCG Online Avatar]] within the game itself. Pokemon has since retired these features from their website.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-features-retiring/] Recent Changes to Features on Pokemon.com</ref>
 * ''NOTE: 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s are unique to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''. They contain at least 3 Common ({{rar|Common}}), 1 Uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and the chance for 1 [[Rarity|Rare]] ({{rar|Rare}}) cards from a given [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]. Most Booster packs typically contain 10 cards and have a higher percentage of common cards in them, including those received as rewards in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' and redeemed with [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] in the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]].''
 *''NOTE: 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s were discontinued with the update to client version 2.34. All trade-locked 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s were converted to 10-card Booster packs. 5-card booster packs bought with Gems are still in the game, but are unobtainable by any means, making Theme a desirable collector's item.
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 Previously, Event Tickets were available for purchase by clicking on the Ticket icon on upper right side of [[#Game menu|Game menu]] found on most screens or by going directly to [https://www.pokemontcg.com/us/purchase www.pokemontcg.com/us/purchase].
-Beginning October 30, 2018, the Pokémon TCG Online retired the ability to purchase Event Tickets for use in the game. Gem purchasing, which was limited to Canadian residents, also ended at the same time. Players were able to redeem Gems for in-game items until December 10, 2018. After that date, all unspent Gems were automatically converted into in-game Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder booster packs and Trainer Tokens.
+As of October 30, 2018, the Pokémon TCG Online retired the ability to purchase Event Tickets for use in the game.
 Event Tickets are still available via Versus Rewards, so players can continue to participate in tournaments.
 ===Gems===
-'''Gems''' were only available to adult players in Canada for testing and were purchased from the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]], from April 19, 2013 to October 29, 2018<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gem-and-event-ticket-purchases-ending-for-the-pokemon-tcg-online/ Gem and Event Ticket Purchases Ending for the Pokémon TCG Online — October 29, 2018]</ref>. Similar to [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], Gems might have been used to purchase {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] items, and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] in the in-game Shop or used as a currency for trading with other players.
+'''Gems''' were only available to adult players in Canada for testing and were purchased from the in-game [[#Shop|Shop]], from April 19, 2013 to October 29, 2018<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/gem-and-event-ticket-purchases-ending-for-the-pokemon-tcg-online/ Gem and Event Ticket Purchases Ending for the Pokémon TCG Online — October 29, 2018]</ref>. Similar to [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], Gems were used to purchase {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] items, [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] in the in-game Shop or used as a currency for trading with other players.
 * ''NOTE: A Gem is typically equal to 2 Trainer Tokens.''
+Players were able to redeem Gems for in-game items until December 10, 2018. After that date, all unspent Gems were automatically converted into in-game Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder booster packs and Trainer Tokens.
 ==Deck Manager==