The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will continue to play a significant role in future expansions of the game. Released in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket has quickly become a favorite among fans, largely replacing the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game. The recent addition of the Mythical Island booster pack introduced 68 new cards, expanding the game's collection which originally included 226 cards from the Genetic Apex packs. Despite rumors suggesting that the upcoming expansion slated for January 2025 might render Pack Hourglasses obsolete, The Pokemon Company has clarified that these items will remain vital.
According to a statement reported by Screen Rant, Pack Hourglasses will continue to reduce the delay between opening booster packs by one hour, regardless of the expansion. This clarification comes after some speculation about the introduction of a new currency for future expansions, but The Pokemon Company has assured that this will not be the case for the next anticipated expansion in 2025. As a result, players are encouraged to keep stockpiling these hourglasses for use with upcoming packs.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay
In the absence of Pack Hourglasses, players can earn Pack Stamina by waiting for 12-hour intervals, allowing them to open two Pokemon TCG Pocket booster packs daily. Pack Hourglasses can be obtained through daily challenges and by opening the Complimentary Item Set in the shop, which refreshes daily. Each Pack Hourglass speeds up the Pack Stamina process by one hour, with a full set of 12 hourglasses required to bypass the 12-hour wait completely. In addition to Pack Hourglasses, Pokemon TCG Pocket offers various other currencies such as Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poke Gold, Pack Points, and more.
The recent rumors about the potential obsolescence of Pack Hourglasses in the next expansion caused concern among players. However, this announcement from The Pokemon Company should alleviate those worries, ensuring that fans can continue to use their stockpiled hourglasses effectively. As long as Pokemon TCG Pocket remains successful, future expansions are expected to keep these valuable items relevant.
