Pokemon TCG Pocket: Exciting Expansion News

Summary

• Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used for future Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays.
• With Pack Hourglasses' continued relevance in upcoming expansions, players can keep stockpiling them.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will remain functional in future expansions, dispelling recent rumors suggesting otherwise.

Launched in October 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket largely replaced Pokémon TCG Live for many players. The game's release included the Mythical Island booster pack (68 new cards), following the initial Genetic Apex packs (226 cards across three packs). With some players having completed the initial card sets before Mythical Island's release, and another expansion rumored for January, speculation arose about Pack Hourglasses becoming obsolete. These concerns have been addressed.

Screen Rant reported on a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the ongoing utility of Pack Hourglasses. The statement clarifies that these hourglasses will continue to reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour, regardless of the expansion. Prior to this confirmation, some players suggested a new expansion-specific currency. While this remains a possibility in the future, The Pokémon Company confirmed it's not the case for the anticipated 2025 expansion. This announcement allows players to continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for future use.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay

Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals, allowing for two booster pack openings daily. Pack Hourglasses are obtainable through daily challenges and the daily-renewing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Each hourglass reduces the Pack Stamina wait by one hour; twelve are needed to bypass a full 12-hour wait. Beyond Pack Hourglasses, Pokémon TCG Pocket utilizes various currencies including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, and Pack Points.

Rumors about Pack Hourglasses' redundancy in the next expansion understandably worried some players. The Pokémon Company's announcement should alleviate these concerns. Given the game's success, further expansions for Pokémon TCG Pocket are highly likely.