"Pokemon TCG Pocket: Exciting Future Expansions Announced"

Summary

• Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used for future Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays.
• With Pack Hourglasses expected to remain relevant in upcoming expansions, players can continue stockpiling them.

The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will be utilized in future expansions, dispelling rumors that they would become obsolete. Launched in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket has largely taken over from Pokemon TCG Live for many enthusiasts. The game introduced the Mythical Island booster pack, adding 68 new cards to the mix. While the initial Genetic Apex packs offered 226 cards across three sets, some players had already completed their collections before the Mythical Island expansion. With whispers of another expansion slated for January, concerns about the utility of Pack Hourglasses arose, but The Pokemon Company has now clarified their ongoing relevance.

In a recent statement reported by Screen Rant, The Pokemon Company affirmed that Pack Hourglasses will continue to reduce the delay between opening booster packs by one hour, irrespective of the expansion. This announcement counters speculation about the introduction of a new currency for expansion hourglasses. While future updates might bring new currencies, the upcoming 2025 expansion will not. This news allows players to confidently continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for use on future packs.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay

Without Pack Hourglasses, players must wait 12 hours to earn Pack Stamina, enabling the opening of two booster packs per day. Pack Hourglasses can be earned through daily challenges and by opening the Complimentary Item Set in the shop, which refreshes daily. Each Pack Hourglass shaves one hour off the Pack Stamina wait time, with 12 hourglasses needed to cover the full 12-hour interval, rounded up to the nearest hour. Pokemon TCG Pocket also includes other currencies such as Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poke Gold, and Pack Points.

The reassurance from The Pokemon Company about the continued use of Pack Hourglasses should ease the concerns of those who had stockpiled them. As long as Pokemon TCG Pocket remains popular, players can expect more expansions and continued utility for these valuable items.