Summary
- Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used in 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 confirmed that Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will be integral to future expansions. Contrary to recent rumors suggesting that the next Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion would render Pack Hourglasses obsolete, The Pokemon Company has firmly debunked these claims.
Launched in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket has largely supplanted the Pokemon TCG Live mobile game for many fans. The game introduced the Mythical Island booster pack, adding 68 new cards to the collection. Initially, the Genetic Apex packs included 226 cards spread across three packs, and some players had already completed their collections by the time Mythical Island was released. With rumors of another expansion slated for January, speculation arose that Pack Hourglasses might become irrelevant, but The Pokemon Company has quashed these concerns.
In a recent statement reported by Screen Rant, The Pokemon Company assured that Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used to reduce the delay between booster pack openings by one hour, "regardless of the expansion." This clarification comes after some gamers speculated about the introduction of a new currency to replace Pack Hourglasses. However, The Pokemon Company confirmed that this will not be the case for the anticipated 2025 expansion. This news allows players to confidently continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for use with future packs.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay
Without Pack Hourglasses, players must rely on Pack Stamina, which regenerates every 12 hours, allowing for 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 reduces the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour, with a full set of 12 hourglasses needed to bypass the entire 12-hour interval, rounded up to the nearest hour. Alongside Pack Hourglasses, Pokemon TCG Pocket features various other currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poke Gold, Pack Points, and more.
The rumors about the obsolescence of Pack Hourglasses in future expansions had caused concern among fans about the value of their collections. However, this announcement from The Pokemon Company should reassure players. As long as Pokemon TCG Pocket remains popular, future expansions are almost certain, and Pack Hourglasses will continue to play a vital role in enhancing the gaming experience.
