Summary
- Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used for future Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays.
- Players can continue stockpiling Pack Hourglasses, as they remain relevant in upcoming expansions.
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses will remain functional in future expansions, dispelling recent rumors suggesting otherwise.
Launched in October 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket largely replaced Pokémon TCG Live for many players. The addition of the Mythical Island booster pack, introducing 68 new cards, followed the initial Genetic Apex packs (226 cards across three packs). With some players completing the Genetic Apex collection before Mythical Island's release, and another expansion anticipated in January, speculation arose about Pack Hourglasses becoming obsolete. These concerns have now been addressed.
Screen Rant reported on a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the continued use of Pack Hourglasses. The statement clarifies that these hourglasses will consistently reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour, regardless of the expansion. This announcement refutes earlier suggestions of a new expansion-specific currency. While such a currency might be introduced later, it won't affect the current functionality of Pack Hourglasses in the upcoming 2025 expansion. Players can therefore continue to stockpile these hourglasses.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses: Here to Stay
Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals, allowing for two booster pack openings per day. Pack Hourglasses, obtainable through daily challenges and the daily Complimentary Item Set in the shop, reduce this wait time by one hour each (12 hourglasses are needed to bypass a 12-hour wait). Beyond Pack Hourglasses, the game features various currencies: Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, Pack Points, and more.
The rumors surrounding Pack Hourglasses' future caused concern among players, but this confirmation should alleviate those worries. Given the game's success, continued updates and future expansions for Pokémon TCG Pocket are highly likely.
