Pokemon TCG Pocket: Exciting Expansion News

Summary

• Pack Hourglasses will remain a feature in future Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions, continuing to reduce booster pack opening delays.
• Players can confidently continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for use in upcoming expansions.

The Pokémon Company has officially confirmed that Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will continue to function in future expansions, dispelling recent rumors suggesting their obsolescence.

Launched in October 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket quickly gained popularity, largely replacing Pokémon TCG Live for many players. The game's initial release included Genetic Apex packs (226 cards across three packs), followed by the Mythical Island expansion (68 new cards). With some players completing the initial card sets and a new expansion anticipated in January 2025, speculation arose that Pack Hourglasses would become irrelevant. 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 consistently reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour, regardless of the expansion. Prior to this confirmation, some players suggested the introduction of a new expansion-specific currency for hourglass functionality. While future updates may introduce such a system, The Pokémon Company explicitly stated this is not the case for the upcoming, unannounced 2025 expansion. This announcement allows players to continue stockpiling their hourglasses for future use.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses: A Lasting Feature

Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals, allowing for two booster pack openings per day. Pack Hourglasses are obtainable through daily challenges and the daily-renewing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Each hourglass reduces the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour; twelve hourglasses are needed to instantly unlock a 12-hour interval (rounded up). Beyond Pack Hourglasses, the game features various currencies including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, and Pack Points.

Rumors of Pack Hourglasses' redundancy in the next expansion understandably caused concern among players. The Pokémon Company's announcement should alleviate these worries. Given the game's current success, future expansions for Pokémon TCG Pocket are highly likely.