Pokemon TCG Pocket Has Good News About Future Expansions

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Pack Hourglasses Remain Essential for Future Expansions

Recent speculation suggested that the upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion would render Pack Hourglasses obsolete. However, The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that this is untrue. Pack Hourglasses will continue to function as intended, reducing booster pack opening delays by one hour per hourglass, regardless of the expansion.

This confirmation is welcome news for players who have been stockpiling these valuable time-savers. The Mythical Island expansion, released in October 2024, added 68 new cards to the game, and with another expansion anticipated in January 2025, the continued utility of Pack Hourglasses ensures a consistent gameplay experience. Rumors of a new, expansion-specific currency for reducing opening times have been dismissed by The Pokemon Company, at least for the upcoming expansion.

Players can acquire Pack Hourglasses by completing daily challenges and claiming the daily Complimentary Item Set from the in-game shop. Without hourglasses, players rely on Pack Stamina, which replenishes at 12-hour intervals, allowing for two pack openings per day. Twelve hourglasses are needed to instantly open a pack. This system remains unaffected by the various other in-game currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, various Ticket types, Poke Gold, and Pack Points.

The Pokemon Company's statement assures players that their existing stockpile of Pack Hourglasses remains valuable and will continue to be useful in future Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions, providing a consistent and efficient way to open booster packs. The continued success of Pokemon TCG Pocket strongly suggests more expansions are on the horizon.