Pokemon TCG Pocket: Exciting Expansion News

Summary

• Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used in future Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays.
• Players can continue stockpiling Pack Hourglasses, as they remain relevant in upcoming expansions.

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 initial release featured Genetic Apex packs (226 cards across three packs), followed by the Mythical Island expansion (68 new cards). With another expansion anticipated in January 2025, speculation arose about Pack Hourglasses becoming obsolete. However, these rumors have been officially refuted.

Screen Rant reported a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the continued use of Pack Hourglasses to reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour per hourglass, regardless of the expansion. This announcement counters previous player suggestions for a new expansion-specific hourglass currency. While such a currency might be introduced later, it's not part of the upcoming expansion. Players can therefore continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for future use.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Remain a Valuable Asset

Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals, allowing for two pack openings per day. Hourglasses are obtained through daily challenges and the daily-renewing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Twelve hourglasses fully replenish Pack Stamina. Beyond Pack Hourglasses, the game utilizes various currencies including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, and Pack Points.

The confirmation that Pack Hourglasses will remain useful should alleviate concerns among players who had stockpiled them. Given the game's success, further Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions are highly likely.