Pokemon TCG Pocket Has Good News About Future Expansions

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 rumors suggesting otherwise. These rumors falsely claimed the next expansion would render Pack Hourglasses obsolete.

Launched in October 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket largely replaced Pokémon TCG Live for many players. The recent Mythical Island booster pack added 68 new cards. While the initial Genetic Apex packs contained 226 cards across three packs, some players had already completed their collections before Mythical Island's release. With another expansion anticipated in January, speculation arose regarding Pack Hourglasses' future utility. However, these concerns have been addressed.

Screen Rant reported on a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the ongoing use 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 would be introduced. While this remains a possibility in the future, The Pokémon Company confirmed it's not the case for the upcoming, unannounced 2025 expansion. This announcement allows players to continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for future use.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses: Here to Stay

Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals. This allows for opening two booster packs daily, regardless of other in-game currencies. Pack Hourglasses are obtainable through daily challenges and the daily-refreshing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Each Pack Hourglass reduces the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour; 12 are needed to instantly unlock a 12-hour interval (rounded up). Beyond Pack Hourglasses, Pokémon TCG Pocket features numerous currencies including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, and Pack Points.

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