The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will continue to be a valuable asset for players in future expansions. This announcement puts to rest recent rumors suggesting that the next expansion, expected in 2025, would render these hourglasses obsolete. Instead, Pack Hourglasses will maintain their function of reducing the delay between opening booster packs by one hour, regardless of the expansion set.
Pokemon TCG Pocket, launched in October 2024, has become a popular replacement for the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game among many fans. The game introduced the Mythical Island booster pack, adding 68 new cards to the collection. Following the initial release of the Genetic Apex packs, which contained 226 cards across three sets, some players had already collected all available cards by the time Mythical Island was introduced. As anticipation builds for another expansion rumored to release in January, the role of Pack Hourglasses has been a topic of speculation.
Screen Rant reported on a statement from The Pokemon Company that not only confirms the ongoing relevance of Pack Hourglasses but also dismisses speculations about a new currency replacing them in the upcoming expansion. This assurance allows players to continue accumulating these hourglasses, which can be earned through daily challenges and the daily renewal of the Complimentary Item Set in the shop.
For players without Pack Hourglasses, the alternative is to accumulate Pack Stamina, which regenerates every 12 hours, allowing the opening of two booster packs per day. Each Pack Hourglass shaves off one hour from this waiting period, with a full set of 12 hourglasses needed to bypass the entire 12-hour interval.
Pokemon TCG Pocket features a variety of other currencies, such as Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poke Gold, and Pack Points, enhancing the gameplay experience. As The Pokemon Company continues to develop and update Pokemon TCG Pocket, the sustained use of Pack Hourglasses in future expansions underscores their commitment to maintaining player engagement and satisfaction.
Summary
- Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used for future Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays.
- With Pack Hourglasses expected to remain relevant in upcoming expansions, players can continue stockpiling them.
