Summary
- Pack Hourglasses will continue to be utilized in future Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions, helping to reduce the wait time for opening booster packs.
- With Pack Hourglasses expected to remain relevant in upcoming expansions, players can keep stockpiling them for future use.
The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that Pack Hourglasses in Pokemon TCG Pocket will remain a key feature in future expansions. Contrary to recent rumors suggesting that the next expansion would render these hourglasses obsolete, The Pokemon Company has clarified that this is not the case.
Pokemon TCG Pocket, launched in October 2024, has become a favorite among fans, largely replacing the previous Pokemon TCG Live mobile game. Since its launch, the game has seen the addition of the Mythical Island booster pack, introducing 68 new cards to the collection. While the initial Genetic Apex packs offered 226 cards across three packs, some players had already completed their collections by the time Mythical Island was introduced. With rumors of a new expansion expected in January, concerns arose about the utility of Pack Hourglasses, but these have been addressed.
A recent report by Screen Rant highlighted a statement from The Pokemon Company, confirming that Pack Hourglasses will continue to be a valuable asset in Pokemon TCG Pocket. The statement emphasized that these hourglasses will reduce the delay between opening booster packs by one hour, "regardless of the expansion." This confirmation dispels any speculation about a new currency replacing Pack Hourglasses in the upcoming 2025 expansion. As a result, players can continue to collect these hourglasses to expedite their access to new packs.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay
In the absence of Pack Hourglasses, players can accumulate Pack Stamina, which replenishes every 12 hours, allowing them to open two booster packs daily. Pack Hourglasses can be earned through completing daily challenges and opening the Complimentary Item Set available in the shop, which refreshes daily. Each Pack Hourglass shortens the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour, with 12 hourglasses needed to fully cover the 12-hour interval, rounded up to the nearest hour. Alongside 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.
While rumors about the potential obsolescence of Pack Hourglasses in future expansions caused some concern among players, this announcement should alleviate those worries. As long as Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to thrive, future expansions are expected to incorporate these valuable hourglasses.
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