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 Pack Hourglasses in Pokemon TCG Pocket will remain functional in future expansions. Contrary to recent rumors suggesting that the upcoming expansion would render these hourglasses obsolete, The Pokemon Company has clarified that this is not the case.

Launched in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket has quickly become a favorite among fans, replacing the earlier Pokemon TCG Live mobile game for many. The game introduced the Mythical Island booster pack, which added 68 new cards to the collection. Initially, the Genetic Apex packs included 226 cards spread across three packs, some of which were already unlocked by players before the Mythical Island expansion. As rumors circulated about a potential new expansion in January 2025, concerns arose about the utility of Pack Hourglasses. However, The Pokemon Company has now reassured fans that these items will continue to be relevant.

According to a statement reported by Screen Rant, The Pokemon Company confirmed that Pack Hourglasses will keep their function of reducing the delay between booster pack openings by one hour, regardless of the expansion. This dispels any speculation about a new currency replacing Pack Hourglasses in the upcoming expansion. As a result, players are encouraged to continue collecting these hourglasses for use with future packs.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Are Here to Stay

In the absence of Pack Hourglasses, players can accumulate Pack Stamina by waiting 12 hours between openings, allowing them to open two booster packs daily. Pack Hourglasses can be obtained through daily challenges and the Complimentary Item Set in the shop, which refreshes daily. Each Pack Hourglass shaves off one hour from the Pack Stamina timer, with 12 hourglasses needed to bypass the full 12-hour interval, rounded up to the nearest hour. Beyond Pack Hourglasses, Pokemon TCG Pocket offers various other currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, Special, Event, and standard Shop Tickets, Poke Gold, Pack Points, and more.

The confirmation from The Pokemon Company should alleviate concerns among fans who feared their stockpiled Pack Hourglasses would become useless. As Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to evolve, the assurance of Pack Hourglasses' continued utility in future expansions is a positive sign for the game's ongoing success.