If you've been living in the Harry Potter sticker season grind this January, you already know the sting: you crack a purple pack, see the gold flash, and it's a dupe again. Meanwhile, your chat's full of people begging for the same card you can't send. Before you plan your next push—whether it's a trade spree or lining things up for the Monopoly Go Partners Event—there's one date you'll want circled, because Scopely's finally giving us a proper opening to move some locked gold.

When it's happening and what's tradable
The Golden Blitz window lands on January 15th and runs into January 16th, but don't get comfy. It's a 24-hour lane, then it slams shut. This time, only two golds matter: Hermione's Arrival (Set 22) and Amortentia (Set 16). And yeah, Set 22 has been rough. People have been sitting one sticker away for days, staring at that empty slot like it owes them money. If you've got either of these in duplicate, you're holding a real bargaining chip for once, not just extra stars you can't turn into progress.

The rules that catch people out
Blitz trading is strict. You can't suddenly swap every gold you own; it's only those two named cards, and you're limited to five sends per card. Five sounds generous until you're actually in the moment, juggling DMs, trying to confirm who's legit, and watching offers change every minute. People also forget: receiving doesn't use up your sends, but sending does. So if you're the one with the dupe, you're the one spending the real currency—your daily trades.

How players are getting the most from it
Don't wait for the event to start and then panic-post. You'll get buried. The smarter move is to line up deals ahead of time: who needs Hermione's Arrival, who can return a missing non-gold five-star, who's willing to do a fair 1:1 without drama. Make a short list, confirm time zones, and keep your screenshots ready. Also, be picky. If you've only got one spare, don't blow it for something you'll pull later. Aim for stickers that actually unblock a set reward or finish an album page.

Last-minute checklist
When the clock hits, move fast but don't rush into sketchy trades. Double-check the card name, confirm the set number, and don't "reserve" trades for strangers who vanish. If you're short on either gold, be online early—first few hours are when the best swaps happen, before everyone's trade limit is burned. And if you do end up with leftovers, you can still turn that moment into momentum by pairing your blitz trades with team planning, especially if you're also prepping for the Monopoly Go Partners Event buy while the season pressure is on buy Monopoly Go Partner Event.