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 continue stockpiling them.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will remain functional in future expansions, dispelling rumors suggesting their obsolescence in the next expansion.

Launched in October 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket largely replaced Pokémon TCG Live for many players. The recent addition of the Mythical Island booster pack, introducing 68 new cards, followed the initial Genetic Apex packs (226 cards across three packs). With some players having already completed the Genetic Apex collection before Mythical Island's release, and another expansion anticipated in January, speculation arose about Pack Hourglasses becoming redundant. These rumors have been officially debunked.

Screen Rant reported a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the ongoing utility of Pack Hourglasses. The statement clarified that these hourglasses will continue to reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour per hourglass, regardless of the expansion. Prior to this confirmation, some players suggested a new expansion-specific currency might replace Pack Hourglasses. While this remains a possibility in the future, The Pokémon Company explicitly stated it's not the case for the upcoming, unannounced 2025 expansion. This announcement allows players to confidently 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 pack openings per day. Pack Hourglasses are obtainable through daily challenges and the daily-refreshing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Each hourglass reduces the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour; twelve are needed to instantly open a pack. Beyond Pack Hourglasses, Pokémon TCG Pocket utilizes various currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, and Pack Points.

Rumors concerning Pack Hourglasses' future caused concern among players, but this official announcement should alleviate those worries. Given The Pokémon Company's continued updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, further expansions are highly likely, assuming the game's continued success.