Summary

• Pack Hourglasses will continue to be used in 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 their obsolescence in the next expansion.

Launched in October 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket largely replaced Pokémon TCG Live for many players. The game's initial release featured Genetic Apex packs (226 cards across three packs), followed by the Mythical Island expansion (68 new cards). With some players having already completed the initial sets, speculation arose regarding the future utility of Pack Hourglasses, especially with another expansion rumored for January 2025. These concerns have been addressed.

Screen Rant reported on a statement from The Pokémon Company confirming the continued use of Pack Hourglasses. The statement clarified that these hourglasses will continue to reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour per hourglass, regardless of the expansion. This announcement counters previous player suggestions for a new expansion-specific currency for reducing wait times. While such a currency might be introduced later, it's not planned for the upcoming expansion. This confirmation allows players to confidently continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for future use.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses: Here to Stay

Without Pack Hourglasses, players earn Pack Stamina at 12-hour intervals, allowing for two pack openings per day. Pack Hourglasses are obtainable through daily challenges and the daily-renewing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. Each hourglass reduces the Pack Stamina wait time by one hour (12 hourglasses are needed to instantly open a pack). Beyond Pack Hourglasses, the game utilizes various currencies including Wonder Hourglasses, Special/Event/standard Shop Tickets, Poké Gold, and Pack Points.

Rumors suggesting Pack Hourglasses' redundancy in the next expansion understandably worried some players. However, The Pokémon Company's confirmation should alleviate these concerns. Given the game's success, further expansions for Pokémon TCG Pocket are highly likely.