Summary
- Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used for future Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays.
- With Pack Hourglasses' continued relevance in upcoming expansions, players can keep stockpiling them.
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 game has already seen the addition of the Mythical Island booster pack, introducing 68 new cards. While the initial Genetic Apex packs contained 226 cards across three packs, some players had already completed their collections before Mythical Island's release. With another expansion anticipated in January, speculation arose that Pack Hourglasses would become obsolete, but these rumors have been officially debunked.
Screen Rant reported on a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the ongoing utility of Pack Hourglasses. The statement clarified that these hourglasses will continue to reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour, regardless of the expansion. Prior to this confirmation, some players suggested a new expansion-specific currency might be introduced. While this remains a possibility in the future, The Pokémon Company explicitly stated it's not the case for the upcoming, unannounced 2025 expansion. This announcement allows players to confidently continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for future use.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay
Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals. This allows for two booster pack openings per day, regardless of any additional currency. Pack Hourglasses are obtainable through daily challenges and the daily-renewing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Each hourglass reduces Pack Stamina wait time by one hour, with 12 hourglasses needed to instantly open a pack (12 hours rounded up). Beyond Pack Hourglasses, Pokémon TCG Pocket utilizes various currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, Pack Points, and more.
The initial concerns surrounding the potential obsolescence of Pack Hourglasses have been alleviated by this announcement. Given The Pokémon Company's continued updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, further expansions are highly likely if the game maintains its success.
