The Pokémon Company has officially confirmed that Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will remain a vital part of the game's future expansions. Despite rumors suggesting that the upcoming expansion might render Pack Hourglasses obsolete, these claims have been debunked. Pack Hourglasses will continue to reduce the delay between booster pack openings by one hour, no matter the expansion.
Pokémon TCG Pocket, which launched in October 2024, has become a favorite among fans, largely replacing the Pokémon TCG Live mobile game. The game's first expansion, Mythical Island, introduced 68 new cards, adding to the initial 226 cards from the Genetic Apex packs. With another expansion rumored for January, concerns about the utility of Pack Hourglasses were raised, but The Pokémon Company's statement has put those fears to rest.
According to a recent report by Screen Rant, The Pokémon Company has reassured players that Pack Hourglasses will continue to be relevant. This means players can keep stockpiling them for use in future packs. While some speculated that a new currency might be introduced for expansion hourglasses, The Pokémon Company has clarified that this will not be the case for the anticipated 2025 expansion.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay
Without Pack Hourglasses, players can still earn Pack Stamina by waiting for 12-hour intervals, allowing them to open two booster packs daily. Pack Hourglasses can be earned through daily challenges and by opening the Complimentary Item Set in the shop, which refreshes daily. Each Pack Hourglass reduces the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour, with 12 hourglasses needed to eliminate a full 12-hour wait period entirely. In addition to Pack Hourglasses, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers various other currencies such as Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, Pack Points, and more.
The rumors about Pack Hourglasses becoming useless in the next expansion had caused some concern among players regarding their stockpiles. However, this announcement should alleviate those worries. As The Pokémon Company continues to update and expand Pokémon TCG Pocket, the future looks bright for this successful mobile game.
